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Tri Beam™

Operation

NOTE:

If running in Master/Slave configuration while using a

DMX controller, the Master unit should have all dipswitches

set to the “OFF” position. All slave units should have dipswitch

#1 set to the “ON” position.

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 all dipswitches to the “OFF” positon to activate Sound Active.
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.

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.
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 #11

to the “ON” position. This unit must be the first unit in line. Then

simply daisy chain the units together using XLR cables.

3. Turn dipswitch #1 to the “ON” position on the SLAVE units,

and they will react the same as the MASTER.

4. Use the sensitivity knob on the back of the master unit to make

it more or less sensative to sound. (See sensitivity knob on page

9.)

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Power Supply:

This unit is available only in 120v. Before plugging

your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches the
required voltage for your American DJ

Tri Beam.™

General Operation:

This fixture is designed to operate as a stand

alone,  sound-active  unit,  or  in  a  Master/Slave  configuration.  It  can
also  operate  via  DMX  controller.  The  Tri  Beam™  is  ready  to  be
plugged  in  out  of  the  box.  After  plugging  the  power  supply  into  a
power  outlet  the  lasers  will  immediately  begin  to  cycle  through  the
many built in patterns (provided all dipswitch are in the “OFF” posi-
tion, and there is an ample amount of sound to trigger the unit). You
can  also  flip  dipswitch  #10  to  the  “ON”  poition  to  activate  the  Auto
Mode. The unit comes with several built-in patterns that automatically
cycle through when the unit is operating.

Sensitivity Knob:

A sound sensitivity knob is located on the rear

of the unit. Use this knob to regulate the amount of sound it takes to
trigger the unit. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase
the units sensitivity to sound, turning the knob in a counterclockwise
direction will decrease the units sensitivity. Turning the knob com-
pletely to the counter-clockwise direction will turn off the sound-
active mode.

Tri Beam™

Operation

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.