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Operating Modes:
You can use the Spectrum FX2 in either a stand alone mode or a
master/slave configuration, there are 4 modes to choose from:
Master-Slave Operation:
This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master-
Slave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the con-
trolling unit and the others will react to the controlling units built-in
programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however, only
one unit can be programmed to act as the “Master.”
Master-Slave Connections and Settings:
1
. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of
the unit. Use standard XLR microphone cables to link your
units together. Remember that 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 last unit in the chain will use the male XLR
connector only.
2. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode and connect
the “Slave” unit or units.
3. Set the “Slave” unit(s) to the “Slave” mode by pressing the MODE
button until “SLAV” is displayed. They will now follow the “Mas-
ter” unit.
Program Mode:
Select the design that you want to project, and set the speed and
flash rate.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “PR.XX” is
displayed. Press either the UP or DOWN to choose one of 25 dif-
ferent programs. Once you have selected your desired program
press the SET UP button.
2. “SP.XX” is now displayed. Now you are able to adjust the speed
of the program by pressing either the UP or DOWN buttons.
Choose between 1-99, one being the slowest, 99 being the fast-
est. Select your desired speed and press the SET UP button.
3. “FS.XX” is now displayed. Now you are able to adjust the flash
speed of the program by pressing either the UP or DOWN but-
tons. Choose between 00-99, 00 being the slowest, 99 being the
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fastest. Select your desired speed and press the SET UP button.
Your program should start to run with your desired settings.
Auto Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “AUTO” is
displayed. There are 25 different programs that will continue to
run and recycle.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the Spectrum FX2 will react to sound, and chase through
the different colors. There are two sound active modes to choose
from.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SU.XX” is
displayed
.
2. The fixture will now change color via sound.
3. Pressing the UP or DOWN buttons will adjust the sound sensitivity
level of fixture. You can adjust the levels between 00-31. 00 being
the least sound sensitive, and 31 being the most sound sensitive.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to cre-
ate their own programs tailored to their own individual needs.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the
Elation
®
Show Designer™ or the Elation
®
DMX Operator.™
2. The Spectrum FX2 uses four DMX channels to operate.
3. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR
connections to any standard DMX controller.
4. Press the MODE button until “D.XXX” is displayed. You can now
set the DMX address.
6. Please see page 9 for DMX values and traits.
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