Martin PAR 2 RGBW Zoom, User Manual

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DMX function settings
DMX function settings include the DMX address and DMX control mode.
DMX addressing
The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used
to receive instructions from a DMX controller. The fixture can be controlled
using signals sent by a DMX controller over a different number of channels
depending on which DMX mode it is set to.
For example:
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In 5-channel mode, if the first fixture has a DMX address of 1, then DMX
address 6 is available for the next fixture, address 11 for the next fixture
and so on.
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In 9-channel mode, if the first fixture has a DMX address of 1, then DMX
address 10 is available for the next fixture, address 19 for the next
fixture and so on.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control
channels. Two fixtures of the same type may share the same address, if
identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic
purposes and grouped control.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. In the fixture’s control panel, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select
DMX ADDRESS and press ENTER. The fixture’s currently set DMX
address will blink in the display.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address.
3. Once the new address has been selected, press ENTER to confirm it (or
to return to the higher level of the menu structure without making a
change, press MENU).
DMX channel modes
The fixture provides two control modes enabling varying degrees of DMX
control and enabling the efficient use of DMX channel bandwidth. For the
effects available and control details, see ‘DMX protocol’ on page 25. The
different modes are:
5-channel mode – Individual control of red, green, blue and white channels
for color mixing plus zoom.
9-channel mode – Full-range dimming with 16-bit fine control, shutter/strobe
effects, individual control of red, green, blue and white channels for color
mixing, ‘color wheel’ effect and zoom.