The AD-8 can be used as both a DMX splitter and an AD-8 hub simultaneously, in which case both the DMX
assignments and the AD8 settings must be configured. For more information, see Configuration Examples.
DMX In ports and universes can be assigned to multiple DMX Out ports.
Control Panel
The control panel is the mechanism for configuring the AK-AD8 settings. It has a small LCD screen and four
buttons, which are described below.
Button
Function
<MENU>
Scrolls through the first level of options, or exits from the current menu or
function
<UP>
Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric value
when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value
when in a function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in
to the current function
