Connections and controls
All the units have the same connections, though the positioning of them may vary. The main
connections and controls are as follows:
1.DMX output socket
(pin 3 cold, pin 2 hot, pin 1 grounded). Other DMX devices can be linked in
to the system through this socket. In stand alone mode the unit outputs its own DMX through this
socket.
2.DMX input plug
(pin 3 cold, pin 2 hot, pin 1 screen). A dedicated controller such as the Abstract
CE controller, or other DMX lighting desk can be connected to this plug. The unit buffers the DMX
signal, so you must make sure you get the connectors the right way round. If you are using a
controller with a 5-pin DMX output, you will need to use a 5 to 3 pin adaptor with pins 2 and 3
swapped.
3.Power on LED
(red). This LED is lit whenever the unit is powered up.
4.DMX present / Audio beat LED
(green). This LED is on constantly when DMX is being received
(it may flicker in time with the DMX frames), and goes out when DMX is not received. If the LED is
not lit, then the unit is in stand alone mode and the LED will flash when an audio beat is detected.
5.Dip switches
. Dip switches 1-9 set the DMX channel that the unit will respond to (in binary
code). Channel 1 is the first valid DMX channel. If all switches 1-9 are off, the unit will
automatically set its own DMX channel. Switch 10 sets the stand alone ‘group’ of the unit, either 1
(off) or 2 (on). See the last page of this booklet for help on setting the switches.
6. Microphone
. The unit can sense the beat of the music through this built-in microphone.
7.Mains power
(not shown in picture). Power is supplied to the unit through an IEC connector on
the same panel as the DMX connectors (except Futurescan 1CE, which has a captive lead). This
connector has a built-in fuse. On units with halogen lamps you can turn the fuseholder round for
220V or 240V operation. 240V operation will give longer lamp life.
Futurescan 1CE, Gladiator Revolution CE, and DuoColour CE:
The DuoColour, Gladiator Revolution, and
one of each set of 4 Futurescan 1CE units, can be connected to the supplied remote control. Near the other
connectors, a jack socket is fitted for connection of the remote control. Use a
stereo
jack cable to connect the
remote control. A mono jack cable will not work.
On the Futurescan 1CE system, only one unit in each set of 4 has the socket fitted. However the remote control
will control all units through the first one.
You should connect the units up so that the one with the remote control is first in the DMX line (its DMX output
socket -1- is connected to the next unit, and its DMX input plug is not used). You will find that the remote control
on the first unit will control all the other CE-range units you have connected.
Do not connect any other equipment to the remote control socket as this may cause damage to both the
equipment and the scan
.
Note: when power is not connected to the unit, the DMX input and output connectors are bridged
through by a relay to maintain the DMX circuit.
Setting the unit up
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