American DJ
®
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American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - Saturn Tri LED™ Instruction Manual Page 12
Operating Modes:
The Saturn Tri LED™ can operate in three
different modes. This next section will detail the differences in
the operating modes.
• Sound Active mode -
The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.
• Manual mode -
You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to get a synchronized
light show
without the need of an external controller. The units
will
react to sound chasing through the several built-in programs.
• DMX control mode -
This function will allow you to control
each individual fixtures traits
with a standard Elation
®
DMX-512 controller.
Universal DMX Control:
This function allows you to use a Elation
®
universal DMX-512 controller to control the colors, dimmer and
strobe. A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tai-
lored to your individual needs. The Saturn Tri LED™ has three DMX
channel modes; a 3 channel mode, 4 channel mode, and 5 channel
mode.
1. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 5-7 as well as the set-up specifications that are includ-
ed with your DMX controller.
2. Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
3. Follow the instruction on page 9 to set the DMX address and
choose your desired DMX Channel mode.
4. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
5. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
6. The optional
UC3 Controller
(not included)
may be used to control
different functions including blackout.
Sound Active Mode:
This mode allows either single unit or sev-
eral units linked together, to run to the beat of the music.
1. Tap the MENU button until
“
SOUN
” is displayed, and press
ENTER. Tap the UP or DOWN buttons so that “
ON
” is dis-
played and press ENTER.
2. The optional
UC3 Controller
(not included)
may be used to con-
Saturn Tri LED™
Operation
Saturn Tri LED™
System Menu
DOWN buttons to select “
ON
” to keep the LED display on at
all times, or “
OFF
” to switch to have the LED display switch off
after 10 seconds.
3. Press ENTER to confirm.
DISP
-
This function will reverse the display 180º.
1. Tap the MENU button until “
DISP
” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Press ENTER to “flip” the display. Press ENTER to “flip” it
again. Press ENTER when you have made your desired setup.
FHRS
- With this function you can display the running time
of the fixture.
1. Tap 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
- With this function you can display the version soft-
ware of the fixture.
1. Tap the MENU button until “
VER
” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The software version will now be displayed. Press MENU to
exit.
Saturn Tri LED™
System Menu
With this feature you can connect the fixtures to one another
using the IEC input and output sockets. The quantity that can be
connected is 86 fixtures maximum. After 86 fixtures you will need
to use a new power outlet. They must be the same fixtures. DO
NOT mix fixtures.
