Tri Star™
Operation
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 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 back 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.
Fixture Cleaning:
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning
the internal and external lenses should be carried out periodically to
optimize light output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out-
side casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every
20 days.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the
unit back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture
operates (I.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). In heavy use we rec-
ommend cleaning on a monthly basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure
longevity, and crisp beam output.
Tri Star™
Cleaning
©
American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 12
©
American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 11
FUNCTION
SOUND ACTIVE
TEST MODE
DMX MODE
SLAVE
MASTER
AUTO MODE
DIPSWITCH CHART
12
10 11
9
3
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6
7
8
1 2
SET DMX ADDRESS
SET TO SOUND/AUTO MODE
O
X
O = ON
X = OFF
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Tri Star™
Dipswitch Chart
