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Order code: 41307
Maniac FX 7
Setup and Operation
Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode.
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification
voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120 V specification product on 230 V power, or vice versa.
Control Modes
There are 6 control modes:
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Auto
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Built-in programs
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Manual
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Sound-controlled
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Master/Slave
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DMX-512 (3CH, 4CH, 6CH, 10CH, 12CH and 15CH)
One Maniac (Auto, Built-in programs, Sound-controlled and Manual)
01)
Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing or mount it on flat surface. Leave at least 0,8 meter on all
sides for air circulation.
02)
Always use a safety cable (order code 70140 / 70141).
03)
Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
04)
When the Maniac is not connected with a DMX cable, it functions as a stand-alone device.
05)
Turn on the music. If the device is set to sound control, then the Maniac FX 7 will react to the beat of
the music.
06)
Please see pages 14-15 for more information about the Built-in programs, Sound-controlled and
Manual mode.
Multiple Maniac fixtures (Master/Slave control)
01)
Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing or mount it on flat surface. Leave at least 0,8 meter on all
sides for air circulation.
02)
Always use a safety cable (order code 70140 / 70141).
03)
Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
04)
Use a 3-pin DMX cable to connect the Maniac FX 7 and other devices.
Pins:
1.
Earth
2.
Signal (-)
3.
Signal (+)
05)
Link the units as shown in Fig. 03. Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to
the second unit's "in" socket. Repeat this process to link the rest of the units. Refer to 5. Slave Mode
Settings and 6. System Settings on page 16 to set up the master and the slave devices. You can set
the desired operation mode on the master device and all slave devices will react the same as the
master device. Please see pages 14-15 for more information about the Built-in programs, Sound-
controlled and Manual mode.
Fig. 03
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