ProLights BEAMROLL8Q, User Manual

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BEAMROLL8Q
3.4 AUTOMATIC MODE
If no DMX control signal is present at the DMX INPUT, the unit independently runs through its show pro-
gramme provided that the blackout mode is switched off:
• Press the button MENU so many times until the display shows ShMd , then press the button ENTER.
• Press the button UP/DOWN to switch between the programs ( Sh 0 - Sh 12 ). The unit will operate in auto-
matic mode.
• Hold and press the button MENU for three seconds to exit the menu mode.
NOTE - In automatic mode the unit will be set as Master.
3.5 MUSIC MODE
In music mode, via its integrated microphone, the unit can be controlled by music with a clear rhythm in
the bass range. If the music control should not work optimally, increase the volume or reduce the distance
between the sound source and the light effect unit.
• Press the button MENU so many times until the display shows SoUn , then press the button ENTER.
• Press the button UP/DOWN to select
on
or
oFF
to enable or disable the sound mode.
• Hold and press the button MENU for three seconds to exit the menu mode.
3.6 MASTER/SLAVE MODE
This mode will allow you to link up the units together without a controller. Choose a unit to function as the
Master. The unit must be the first unit in line; other units will work as slave with the same effect.
• Press the button MENU so many times until the display shows SLMd and press the button ENTER.
• Press the button UP/DOWN to select the different modes of operation: MASt (Master), SL 1 (Slave 1) or
SL 2 (Slave 2), then press the button ENTER.
• Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX connector on the rear of the
units. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture (see page 11).
• Hold and press the button MENU for three seconds to exit the menu mode.
3.7 LINKING
Several units may be interconnected in order to control all further slave units to the same effect of the
master unit.
1. Connect the DMX OUT of the master unit via 3-pole XLR cable to the DMX IN of the first slave unit.
2. Connect the DMX OUT of the first slave unit to the DMX IN of the second slave unit, etc. until all units
are connected in a chain.
3.8 DMX CONFIGURATION
The BEAMROLL8Q is equipped with different DMX configuration.
• Press the button MENU so many times until shows
ChMd
, and press the button ENTER to confirm.
• Select the desired DMX configuration ( 1Ch - 6CH - 12CH - 36CH ) through the button UP/ DOWN.
• Press the ENTER button to confirm.
• Press the MENU button to go back or wait some seconds for automatic exit from the menu.
The tables on page 12 indicate the operating mode and DMX value. The BEAMROLL8Q is equipped with
3-pole XLR connections.
3.9 DMX MODE
For operation via light control unit with DMX512 protocol, is sufficient connect the controller to device.