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User Interface Icons
At the top of the main screen are several icons that indicate Multiverse Node 900MHz/2.4GHz
status. These include:
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“TX” or “RX”
E
ach unit will display either “TX” (transmitter) or “RX” (receiver) depending on
which mode the unit has detected. The Node is automatically set as a transmitter
when there is a connector plugged into
the DMX In (male) port. The “TX” or “RX”
symbol remains solid when DMX data is detected, and blinks if no DMX data is
being received.
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Signal Quality Bars
The signal quality bars give a visualization of signal quality as seen at the receiver.
The bars are not present when the unit is a transmitter. Signal quality of 85% or
higher will achieve good fidelity, and signal quality of even 40-50% will often
provide adequate fidelity. Four bars is 80% or better signal quality, three bars is
50% or better, two bars is 30% or better, and one bar is 10% or better.
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Restore Factory Defaults
Factory defaults can be restored by
holding the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons while
on the main screen. Screen will flicker to signal when default process is complete.
Default settings are listed below.
Menu Screen
Pressing the “Menu” button takes you to the Menu screen.
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Power
Output power may be user selected as Low, Med, Hi, or Maximum. It is a best practice
to use the least amount of output power to achieve a successful show. This helps to
reduce reflections which can reduce signal fidelity and to reduce any potential negative
effect on other radio users in the area. You can monitor signal strength via RDM.
Default is Maximum.
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Antenna
If a panel (P/N 5981) or Yagi (P/N 5982) antenna is used instead of the default omni
antenna, choose it on this menu for optimum performance and to remain in compliance
with FCC and other radio compliance regulations. An (P/N 5638) adapter cable is
required to use a panel or Yagi antenna.
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SHoW Key Security
(Multiverse SHoW IDs only)
The SHoW Key setting allows a user to enter a key to privatize their SHoW ID from
another system on the same SHoW ID. SHoW IDs and SHoW Keys need to match in
order for receivers and transmitters to talk to each other. Keeping your SHoW Key
private will provide a level of security to your Multiverse system from unauthorized use.
It is not recommended to use different SHoW Keys in a system that uses multiple
Multiverse Nodes as Transmitters on the same SHoW ID. The range is 0 (Default) to
500.
Table 2: SHoW IDs and SHoW Keys
Situation
Condition
Outcome
Same SHoW Key
with
Different SHoW IDs
OK
Different SHoW Keys
with
Same SHoW IDs
Not OK
Different SHoW Keys
with
Different SHoW IDs
OK
