Swarm
™ User Manual
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1. Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................ 3
What is included ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 3
AC Power ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Features ................................................................................................................................................... 5
DMX Channel Summary ............................................................................................................................ 5
Product Overview...................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Fuse Replacement .................................................................................................................................... 7
Fixture Linking .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Data Cabling ............................................................................................................................................. 8
DMX Data Cable ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Cable Connectors ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ................................................................................................................ 8
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link ............................................................................................................. 9
Master/Slave Fixture Linking ..................................................................................................................... 9
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Orientation .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Rigging ................................................................................................................................................... 10
4. Operating Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 11
Navigating the Control Panel ................................................................................................................... 11
Menu Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Menu Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto): ................................................................................................. 12
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): ................................................................................... 12
DMX Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 13
DMX Channel Values .............................................................................................................................. 13
Setting the starting address ..................................................................................................................... 14
General Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 14
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................... 14
Contact Us .............................................................................................................................................. 15
5. Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 15
DMX Primer ............................................................................................................................................ 15
General Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 16
Returns Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 16
Claims .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 17
