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Operating Modes:
The Orbitron
™
may be operated in three dif-
ferent modes, however you must be sure to disconnect the power
supply after you change the operating mode. This allows the unit to
reset to the new operating mode. Failure to disconnect the power
supply after changing the operating mode may cause the unit to
function improperly.
• Stand alone mode -
The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the several built in programs. You can also use the optional MINI/C
remote to control a blackout function.
• Master/Slave mode -
You can daisy chain up to 16 units together
to get a synchronized light show that will react to sound chasing
through several built in programs. You can also use the optional
MINI/C remote to control a blackout function.
• DMX control mode -
This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
the American DJ
®
and LSC
®
DMX Operator™ or Show Designer.
™
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
This function allows a
single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this function when
running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
Please note this function does not allow individual control of the DMX
traits and will only run to the units built-in programs.
1. To activate the Sound-Active mode, use the function button to
select either a large or small program pattern (See “Master” on
the function button chart above). Large or Small is used to refer-
ence the room size the unit will be used in. A large program type
will use programs that cover a wide area and small program type
will use programs that cover a narrow area.
Orbitron™
Operation
Orbitron™
Operation
2. The unit will now react to the low frequencies of music via the
internal microphone.
3. Adjust the audio sensitivity knob on the side of the unit to make
the unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity
knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turning
the knob in the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the
fi xture’s sensitivity to sound.
4. The optional MINI/C Blackout Controller may be used in this
mode to control blackout.
Note: Stand-Alone operation require sound to activate! The units will
blackout in this mode to conserve bulb life when there is no sound
present.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active):
This function will allow
you to link up to 4 units together and operate to the built-in programs
without the use of an external controller. The units will all operate to
sound, via the “Master” unit’s internal microphone and sound sensitiv-
ity setting. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling
unit and the others will react to the controlling units programs. Any unit
can act as a Master or as a Slave. Please note this function does not
allow individual control of the DMX traits and will only run to the units
built-in programs.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, as described on pages
fi ve and six, daisy chain your units together via the XLR connec-
tors on the rear of the units. Remember the Male XLR connector
is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output. The fi rst
unit in the chain (master) will use the female XLR connector only.
The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only.
For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture.
2. Follow the chart at the end of this section for proper addressing.
3. Use the chart on the next page to set the program type, either
large or small. Large or Small is used to reference the room size
the unit will be used in. A large program type will use programs
that cover a wide area and small program type will use programs
that cover a narrow area.
4. Adjust the audio sensitivity knob on the side of the unit to make
the unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity
knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turn-
Master/Slave Settings
F 0 1
F 0 2
0 0 1
0 0 6
0 0 6
Master
Slave 1
Slave 2
Slave 3
Small Pattern On Sound Active
Big Pattern On Sound Active
Address 01
Address 06
Address 06
