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Ordercode: 50405 

RDM Commander 

11. System Setup 

With this menu you can set the device’s settings. 

 

01)

 

Select 

System Setup

 and open the menu. The display will show:  

 

 

 

02)

 

Select the desired menu and press the jog wheel to open. 

 

11.1. DMX & RDM Settings 

01)

 

Select DMX&RDM Settings and press the jog wheel to open. The display will show:  

 

 

 

02)

 

Now you have the following options to choose from:  

 

TX Start Code:

 Set the starting value for DMX signal transmission. The adjustment range is 

between 0-255. This option has influence on DMX Data--TX mode. See page 12. 

 

RX Start Code:

 It is set by default to 000. The adjustment range is between 0-255. If you choose 

All

, the device will be able to receive all kinds of signals.  

 

Max Level: 

Select 

Normal

 or 

Hold

. If you have chosen 

Normal

, the device will display all received 

DMX data. If you have chosen 

Hold

, the device will display only the highest value for each 

channel.  

 

Auto Identify: 

Select 

ON

 or 

OFF

. If you have chosen 

ON

, the light effect will send identification 

order to the device in DMX Tester function. If you have chosen 

OFF

, the light effect will not send 

any identification order. 

 

16bit:

 Select 

Coarse first

 or 

Fine first

. You should choose a 16-bit light effect in 

Chase Mode 

and

 

Color Mode

 (see pages 14-15) for this function to work.  

 
03)

 

Select the desired menu and press the jog wheel to open. 

04)

 

Select 

Confirm

 and press the jog wheel to save your changes. 

 

11.2. Display Setting 

01)

 

Select 

Display Setting

 and press the jog wheel to open. The display will show:  

 

 

 

02)

 

Now you have the following options to choose from:  

 

Contrast Level:

 Set contrast. The adjustment range between 1-10, from low to high contrast.  

 

Backlight:

 Switch the backlight 

ON

 or 

OFF

 

Display:

 Set the display format (decimal, hexadecimal or percents). 

 
03)

 

Select the desired menu and press the jog wheel to open. 

04)

 

Select 

Confirm

 and press the jog wheel to save your changes. 

 

Summary of Contents for 50405

Page 1: ...RDM Commander V1 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Ordercode 50405 MANUAL ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...archart Display 10 2 2 Value Display 11 2 3 Min Max Display 11 3 DMX Data TX 12 3 1 Modify Channel 12 3 2 Single Channel 13 3 3 Color Mode 14 3 4 Chase Mode 15 4 RDM Tester 16 5 DMX1000K RX 17 6 DMX10...

Page 3: ...2 Ordercode 50405 RDM Commander Maintenance 26 Troubleshooting 26 No Response to DMX RDM 26 Product Specifications 26 Notes 29...

Page 4: ...caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the device To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to foll...

Page 5: ...an RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage res...

Page 6: ...and DMX 1000K protocols Power supply 9V DC 500mA power adapter Power consumption 5W Control protocols DMX 512 DMX 1000K RDM Onboard 4 x 20 character LCD display Connections 3 pin 5 pin XLR IN OUT Hou...

Page 7: ...g 02 04 LED power indicator 05 9V DC power adapter IN 06 5 pin DMX RDM signal connector IN 07 3 pin DMX RDM signal connector IN 08 5 pin DMX RDM signal connector OUT 09 3 pin DMX RDM signal connector...

Page 8: ...wer adapter input on the RDM Commander 05 and plug the other end of the cable to the appropriate mains power supply 02 It will now take about 3 5 hours to recharge the battery Then it is possible to u...

Page 9: ...pen them while there is no signal input the display will show 04 Select the question tag and open help menu The display will show 05 However if there is signal input the menus will be fully accessible...

Page 10: ...me and period time 03 If you select Chan time and open the menu the display will show Period Time information 04 Now you can return to the previous menu 1 3 Data Level Volt 01 Select Data Level Volt a...

Page 11: ...de the channel values on the display will not change regardless of the changes made with another DMX controller 2 1 Barchart Display 01 Select Barchart display and open the menu 02 If there is no sign...

Page 12: ...want to toggle between the 3 display formats decimal hexadecimal and percents select the in the left lower corner of the display and press the jog wheel 10 Now turn the jog wheel to choose the desired...

Page 13: ...ired channel CLR Discard the previously made adjustments Cue and Save Cue Save the current output value as a cue A maximum of 99 cues can be saved 04 Select Chan 001 and press the jog wheel 05 Turn th...

Page 14: ...ed 04 Select Chan 001 and press the jog wheel 05 Turn the jog wheel to choose the channel which you want to edit The adjustment range is between 001 512 and 01 512 all channels at once Press the jog w...

Page 15: ...0 100 Cue and Save Cue Save the current output value as a cue A maximum of 99 cues can be saved 03 Select the desired option and press the jog wheel to proceed 04 Turn the jog wheel to adjust the desi...

Page 16: ...Level Set the maximum value of the DMX output from 0 255 Auto Speed Set the data speed from 1 10 Fade Time Set the data fade time ratio from 0 100 Cue and Save Cue Save the current output value as a c...

Page 17: ...ected RDM devices Device The currently active device Device_Inform The properties of the device Get Get Set a command 05 Select the desired menu and press the jog wheel to open 06 Select Get and press...

Page 18: ...rry out GET DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION GET SENSOR_DEFINITION and GET SENSOR_VALUE only if perform GET STATUS_MESSAGES first 04 You can GET or SET the relevant parameter ID only if you perform GET PAR...

Page 19: ...sion Select the light effect s resolution 8 bit 16 bit 03 Turn the jog wheel to select the desired menu and press the jog wheel to open 04 If you have set Precision to 16 bit you can control the light...

Page 20: ...nd press the jog wheel Then turn the jog wheel to assign the cue number which you are about to save 04 Select Save and press the jog wheel to confirm 8 2 Run Cue 01 Select Run Cue Scene and open the m...

Page 21: ...ess OK and press the jog wheel to start the test 04 If the cable is damaged the display will show 05 If the cable is OK the display will show 10 MIDI Data RX With this menu you can receive MIDI signal...

Page 22: ...he device will display only the highest value for each channel Auto Identify Select ON or OFF If you have chosen ON the light effect will send identification order to the device in DMX Tester function...

Page 23: ...04 Eject the micro SD card and place it in the slot on the RDM Commander 05 Switch the RDM Commander on by moving the power switch 10 to ON position 06 Press the RDM button The device will search for...

Page 24: ...M light effect 01 Press the LABEL button to open the menu The display will show 02 Select L SL PAR 130 and press the jog wheel Now by turning and pressing the jog wheel rename the light effect 04 Sele...

Page 25: ...ss the button to back the RDM parameters up 01 Press the BACKUP button to open the menu The display will show 02 You can select 2 options Store to Card Save the files to the micro SD card Restore from...

Page 26: ...wing options to choose from Device Displays the total number of found devices SL PAR 130 The name of the current device Filename Set the desired update file 03 Once you have set everything select Upda...

Page 27: ...p solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out the following steps No Response to DMX RDM...

Page 28: ...27 Ordercode 50405 RDM Commander Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Website www Showtec info Email service highlite nl...

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Page 30: ...29 Ordercode 50405 RDM Commander Notes...

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