Chauvet MotionOrb, User Manual

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4. Operation
MotionOrb™ User Manual Rev. 1 Page 19 of 96
Standalone
Configuration
Standalone configurations allow the MotionOrb™ to operate without a DMX controller. There
are a variety of Standalone modes and they are powerful tools for making exciting looks.
Never connect a product in a Standalone mode (Auto or Sound) to a DMX chain that
includes a DMX controller. Products in Standalone mode transmit DMX signals that
interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
Automatic Mode
Automatic mode sets the MotionOrb™ to run through the currently selected program at a speed
set in the Speed function.
To set the MotionOrb™ to Automatic mode, do the following:
1. Make sure the MotionOrb™ is connected to a power source and not connected to a DMX
controller.
2. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Automatic shows on the display.
3. Press <ENTER> . The MotionOrb™ starts operating in Automatic mode.
Automatic
Programs
Program selects 1 of 30 preset color patterns and changes for the MotionOrb™ to go through in
Automatic mode.
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Program shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> . The currently selected program shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> until the desired program shows on the display.
4. Press <ENTER> the MotionOrb™ starts operating in the newly selected program mode.
Automatic
Program Speed
The Speed setting adjusts how fast the MotionOrb™ goes through an automatic program.
To adjust the speed setting, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Speed shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and 1 – 3 also shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> until the desired speed shows on the display..
Sound Mode
Sound mode sets the MotionOrb™ to respond to sounds and music.
To set the MotionOrb™ to Sound mode, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Sound shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> . The MotionOrb™ begins responding to sounds and music.
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The MotionOrb™ responds only to low frequencies of music such as bass or drums.
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If the MotionOrb™ does not respond to sounds or music increase the sound
sensitivity.
Sound Sensitivity The Sound Sen setting adjusts the sensitivity of the MotionOrb™ microphone.
To adjust the sensitivity setting, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Sound Sen and a number show on the display.
2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> until the desired sensitivity shows on the display.
Custom Color Color sets all the orbs to a single color.
To set the MotionOrb™ to a single color, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Color shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> . A color ( Red , Green , Blue ) shows in the display with 3 numbers under it
and the MotionOrb™ glows in the currently selected color.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the color value 000 – 255 (0–100%).
Note: Selecting 000 turns off that color.
4. Press <ENTER> to set the color and scroll through the other colors.