Operating Modes:
• Stand alone mode -
The unit will react to sound or chase through
three built-in programs. You can also use the optional Mini/C or
Wireless/C Remote Control to blackout and other functions.
• 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 or Wireless/C Remote Control to blackout and other functions.
• DMX control mode -
This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX
-
512 controller such as
the Elation
®
Show Designer.
™
• Color Changer -
By removing the mirrored head this unit will func-
tion as a color change in all the preeceding modes.
See page 17.
Universal DMX Control:
This function allows you to use a univer-
sal DMX-
512
controller such as the Elation
®
DMX Operator™ or Show
Designer™ to control mirror movement, the color wheel, the gobo
wheel, and the shutter (strobe). A DMX controller allows you to create
unique programs tailored to your individual needs.
1. The RollerTron 250™ uses five DMX channels. Channel 1 con-
trols pan, channel 2 controls tilt, channel 3 controls color channel
4 controls gobo wheel, and channel 5 controls the strobe/shutter
function. See pages 13-14 for detailed description of the DMX
traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 10-12 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.
4. This will allow you to create your own programs.
5. When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation
follow the settings on page 9.
6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active or Internal Program):
This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music or chase
through one of three programs you can select. You may also choose
RollerTron 250™
Operation
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RollerTron 250™
Operation
to run a big angle program or small angle program, depending on the
size of the dance floor. Only use this mode when running a single unit,
or when running several units as individuals. See page 9 for details on
the different internal programs.
1
. The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the inter-
nal microphone. You may also choose to run one of the three
internal programs.
2. Adjust the audio sensitivity knob on the bottom 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 fixture’s
sensitivity to sound.
3. The optional
Mini/C or Wireless/C
Controller
may be used with
this mode to control blackout, slow scan, and strobe functions.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active or Internal Program):
This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together and
operate
without a controller. The units will be sound activated. 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.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem-
ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR
connector is the output. For longer cable runs we suggest a
terminator at the last fixture.
2. Simply daisy chain the units together using XLR cables. Follow
the settings on page 9.
3. The optional
Mini/C or Wireless/C
Controller
may be used with in
this operation for blackout, slow scan, and strobe function.
4
. Use the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make
it more or less sensative to sound.
Note: In Stand-Alone and Master-Slave Sound Active operation the
units will blackout to conserve lamp life when a sound source is not
received.
