Operating Modes:
Universal DMX Control:
This mode allows you to use a universal
DMX-512 controller such as the American DJ
®
DMX Operator™ or
Show Designer.™
1. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 6 - 8 as well as the set-up procedures included with
your DMX controller.
2. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
3. Assign a DMX address to the unit by following the dipswitch chart
on page 14.
4. The Tempest 250MSD™ uses one DMX channel to access the
different programs. See page 13 for detailed description of the
DMX traits. Use your DMX controller to activate the various built-in
programs.
5. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
This mode allows a
single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this mode when
running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
1. Set dipswitch #10 to the “ON” positon to activate Stand-Alone.
2. The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the
internal microphone.
3. Use 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 fixture’s
sensitivity to sound.
4. The optional
MINI/C Controller
may be used with this mode to
control a blackout function.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active):
This mode will allow
you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller.
In Master-Slave mode, the units will react to sound. 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.
Tempest 250MSD™
Operation
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®
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American DJ
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Tempest 250MSD™
Operation
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. Choose a unit to function as the Master and set dipswitch #10
to the “ON” position. Then simply daisy chain the units together
using XLR cables.
3. Turn all dipswitches to the “OFF” position on the SLAVE units,
and they will react the same as the MASTER.
4. Use the sensitivity knob on the side of the master unit to make
it more or less sensative to sound.
5. The optional
MINI/C Controller
may be used to control a black-
out function.
