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Vortex8 User Manual
Version 1.0
5.7 Menu Functions
The table below outlines all the menu items and a brief description of their function, for firmware
V1.4.7
and above.
5. Controls
COLOUR MODE
Normal - CCT
Switch to CCT mode to produce white light with CCT and GRN/MAG control
Colour - HSV
Switch to HSV mode to produce colours with Hue and Saturation control
EFFECTS MODE
NO EFFECT
Turn off effects
Strobe
Switch to strobe mode
Random
Switch to Random Flashing mode
Colour Cycle
Switch to Colour Cycle mode
Calibrate Sync
Switch to Calibrate Sync Mode
PRESET
2700K
Set colour temperature to 2700K, GRN/MAG to 0
3200K
Set colour temperature to 3200K, GRN/MAG to 0
4500K
Set colour temperature to 4500K, GRN/MAG to 0
5600K
Set colour temperature to 5600K, GRN/MAG to 0
6500K
Set colour temperature to 6500K, GRN/MAG to 0
DMX Address
Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to set DMX address from 1 to 494 (<512 to allow for all channels to be patched)
DMX Scenario
Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to set DMX Scenario from 1 to 10 (see DMX implementation tables for complete
description of different scenarios)
Boost Brightness
Boost Brightness allows for increased light output when unit is running at low temperatures. When Boost
Brightness is NOT enabled, the output level of the light is restricted to that of the normal ‘HOT’ running
temperature of the light, even if the light is running cooler than normal. This prevents ‘output droop’ as the
unit heats up
FAN MODE
Auto
Fans speed is variable depending on temperature
Quiet
Fans will constantly run at lowest speed
Medium
Fans will constantly run a medium speed
High
Fans will constantly run at high speed
Pause
Fans will stop running, until maximum temperature is reached - then will run in Quiet mode
Advanced
LumenRadio Unlink
Select this to unlink Lumen Radio from transmitter
LumenRadio Enabled
Lumen Radio Receiver can be enabled or disabled
High Speed
Enable High Speed Mode – this increases the PWM frequency of the unit to allow fast frame rate shooting (up
to 2,000fps). The drawback of using High Speed mode is that the dimming and colour changing of the unit
becomes less fluid and smooth. When disabled, frame rates of up to 500fps are achievable.
DMX Terminated
Enable to terminate DMX line with 120R resistor internally. The last fixture in the DMX chain should have this
option selected
Display Always On
If this is not enabled, then the OLED display will switch off after a period of no key-presses, to lengthen it’s
lifespan and prevent screen burn-in
Information
Displays information screen with serial number, temperatures, unit run-hours and other vital statistics
Restore Defaults
Restores user defaults including DMX address,Scenario and other settings
