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ADJ Products, LLC  -  www.adj.com  - Octo Beam RGBW Instruction Manual Page 13

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  Octo Beam RGBW                                               Operation

Universal DMX Control: 

This function allows you to use a Elation

® 

universal DMX-512 controller to control the chases and patterns, dim-

mer and strobe.  A DMX controller allows you to create unique pro-

grams tailored to your individual needs. 

1.  The Octo Beam RGBW has 3 DMX Modes; a 1 Channel Mode, 8  

  Channel Mode, & 10 Channel Mode. See pages 15-16 for a    

  detailed description of the DMX traits.

2.  To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures 

  on pages 5-6 as well as the set-up specifications that are 

  included with your DMX controller. 

3.  Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.

  This will allow you to create your own programs.

4.  Follow the instructions on page 8 to select your desired DMX   

  Mode and to set the DMX address. After you have selected your  

  DMX mode and set the address, then connect your DMX control- 

 ler.

5.  For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on  

  the last fixture.

6.  For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included   

  Octo Beam RGBW                                               Operation

  with your DMX controller.

Sound Active Mode: 

This mode allows a single unit or several units 

linked together, to run to the beat of the music.  

1.  Press the MENU button until 

“SOUN” is displayed, and press  

  ENTER.

2.  

Press the UP or DOWN buttons until “ON” is displayed and press  

  ENTER, and then press and hold the MENU button to confirm.

3.  To adjust the sound sensitivity press the MENU button until    

  “SENS” is displayed. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust sen- 

  sitivity. See page 9 for more info.

4.  The optional UC3 Controller (not included) may be used to con- 

  trol different functions including blackout. See page 14 for UC3  

  controls and functions.

Show Mode: 

This mode allows a single unit or several units linked 

together, to run a selected show.   

1.  Press the MENU button until 

“SHND” is displayed, and press  

  ENTER.

2.  

Press the UP or DOWN buttons until you find your desired show,  

  press ENTER, then press and hold the MENU button to confirm.  

  Please see pages 8-9 for more info about Show Mode.

3.  The optional UC3 Controller (not included) may be used to con- 

  trol different functions including blackout. See page 14 for UC3  

  controls and functions.

  Octo Beam RGBW                                         System Menu

ENTER.
2. The fixture will now run a self test.

FHRS

 - With this function you can display the running 

time of the unit.

1. Press the MENU button until “

FHRS

” is displayed, press 

ENTER.
2. The running time of the fixture will now be displayed. Press 

MENU to exit.

VER

 - This will display the software version

1.  Press  the  MENU  button  until  “VER”  is  displayed.  Press  the 

ENTER button and the software vesion will be displayed. 
2. Press the MENU button to leave this function.

Summary of Contents for OCTO BEAM RGBW

Page 1: ...brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ADJ Products LLC and all affiliated companies hereby dis claim any and all liabilities for property equip...

Page 2: ...is out of the reach of people s grasp Octo Beam RGBW Introduction ADJ Products LLC www adj com Octo Beam RGBW Instruction Manual Page 2 Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Octo Beam RGBW by ADJ Pr...

Page 3: ...not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance Power Supply The ADJ Octo Beam RGBW contains a automatic voltage switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged...

Page 4: ...t unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female XLR...

Page 5: ...ve 1 SL 1 and then set the next fixture to Slave 2 SL 2 in doing this the fixtures will now have contrast movement to each other SHND SH 0 SH 12 Show modes 0 12 Show mode can run with or without sound...

Page 6: ...a self test program 1 Press the MENU button until TEST is displayed press Octo Beam RGBW System Menu ADJ Products LLC www adj com Octo Beam RGBW Instruction Manual Page 10 Octo Beam RGBW System Menu...

Page 7: ...ther to run to the beat of the music 1 Press the MENU button until SOUN is displayed and press ENTER 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons until ON is displayed and press ENTER and then press and hold the ME...

Page 8: ...ector on the rear of the units Remember the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output The first unit in the chain master will use the female XLR connector only The las...

Page 9: ...pin 3 is hot on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be hot Also check that all cables are connected to the right connectors it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected Unit does not re...

Page 10: ...product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintnance cleaning or periodic check up D...

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