Operating modes
The TDC Diamond Scan offers various operating modes, each with its own advantages. For simple events
there are stand-alone modes, and for advanced situations it's possible to create synchronised light shows.
You can also control every feature of the TDC Diamond Scan via DMX in various channel modes. A short
description for each mode can be found below:
Auto:
Automatic light show with a pre-programmed internal show on a user-defined speed. Use the Auto selection
in the Show mode to activate the programs and set the speed. The speed of the internal programs can be
adjusted from 1 to 9.
Sound:
Automatic light show with one of the pre-programmed internal shows in sync with the music, thanks to an
internal microphone that picks up the beat of the music and changes a step every time a beat is detected.
Use the Sens mode to change the sensitivity of the internal microphone so it will respond optimally to the beat
of the music. In this mode, any set function in the Auto mode is overruled, and the fixture will change effects
in sync with the beat of the music. Please ensure that the sound controlled mode is set to 'on', otherwise the
built-in microphone is inactive and the unit will not respond to music.
Slave:
In master/slave mode, it is possible to link several TDC Diamond Scan fixtures together, to create
synchronised light shows in the automatic or sound controlled mode. The first fixture in the chain must be set
in the Auto or Music mode, and the other fixtures must be set to Slave, so they will mimic the behaviour of the
first fixture. The master/slave function requires 3p XLR male – XLR female cables (not included). Connect the
DMX out of the master fixture to the DMX input of the second (and from this fixture, the next fixture if
necessary).
DMX:
The TDC Diamond Scan can be connected to a DMX controller using a standard 3p XLR male – XLR female
cable. In DMX mode, a DMX terminator must be connected to the last fixture at the end of the DMX chain to
prevent reflections in the DMX signal, which could cause flickering and unwanted behaviour from your
intelligent fixtures.
A DMX terminator is an XLR connector with a 120-ohm resistor placed between pin 2 and 3 as a bridge.
NOTE:
The TDC Diamond Scan can be set to various channel modes. For simple applications where a
minimum amount of control is required, the 1CH mode is perfect. Users who wish to have ultimate control
over all features of the TDC Diamond Scan can select the 11CH mode.
1CH mode:
CH
Function
Values
CH1
Program select
000 - 007 Blackout
008 - 037 Show 1
038 - 067 Show 2
068 - 097 Show 3
098 - 127 Show 4
128 - 157 Show 5
158 - 187 Show 6
188 - 217 Show 7
218 - 247 Show 8
248 - 255 Sound-controlled
All information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without further notice.
User manual version: 1.0
Creation date + author initials: 13-05-2015 RV Revision date + author initials:
