4. Operating Instructions
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Operation
DMX Operation
This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must
set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended
that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.
Please see the instructions below to operate the fixture in this mode.
1.
Plug a DMX controller into the fixture in a daisy chain configuration.
2.
Press
<MENU>
until the following appears on the LED screen:
.
3.
Press
<ENTER>
.
4.
Using
<UP>
&
<DOWN>,
select the desired personality (
,
,
).
5.
Press
<ENTER>
.
6.
Press
<MENU>
until
appears on the LED screen.
7.
Press
<ENTER>
.
8.
Using
<UP>
&
<DOWN>,
select the desired DMX starting address (
~
).
9.
Press
<ENTER>
.
Only connect 32 fixtures to a single DMX daisy chain!
Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode)
This mode allows a single unit, the master, to operate in one of the standalone modes, while one
or more fixtures, slaves, synchronize their responses to the master.
Master:
The master fixture may be set in any of the STANDALONE modes listed in this user manual.
Slave:
1.
Set the slave fixture(s) to DMX mode at starting address 001.
Only connect 31 slave fixtures when operating in this mode!