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Penta Beam™
Control & Functions
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1. XLR Input Jack -
This male input jack is used to accept an incom-
ing DMX signal or Master/Slave signal.
2. XLR Output Jack -
This female output jack is used to transmit the
incoming DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/
Slave signal to the next Penta Beam™ in the chain. For best results in
DMX or Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the
chain. See “Terminator” on page 10.
3. Microphone -
This microphone receives external low frequencies
to trigger the unit in Sound-Active mode. This microphone is designed
to receive low frequency sounds only, tapping on the microphone and
high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit.
4. Audio Sensitivity Knob -
This adjusts the audio sensitivity of the
internal microphone (3). Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise
direction will increase the sensitivity to sound. Turning the knob in
the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture’s sensitivity
to sound. If the knob is turned completely in the counter-clockwise
direction the sound sensitivity function will turn off.
5. Breaker -
A 2A built-in safety breaker to reduce the risk of electri-
cal shock or fire and protect the circuitry. In the case of a internal short
or power surge.
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Penta Beam™
Control & Functions
6. Power Cord -
This cord is used to supply main power to the
fixture. Be sure the main power matches the required power of your
fixture. The rated power requirements are clearly marked on the rear
panel of the unit.
7. MINI/C Controller Jack -
This jack is for use with the optional
MINI/C controller only. This controller is used to control the blackout
function. Do not attempt to connect an audio signal to this jack, this
will damage the PC board and void your manufactures warranty!
8. Dip Switches -
These switches serve two functions. In master-
slave mode these switches are used to assign a specific head address.
In DMX mode these switches are used to assign a DMX address to the
unit. In DMX mode each switch corresponds to a specific value based
on binary code. See pages 8-9 for a detailed explanation of DMX
binary code.
