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4. Operation Guide
Many of the modern lighting systems require thousands of DMX channels,
often beyond the number provided on the direct DMX outputs located on the
lighting console. And with the increased use of LED fixtures and video mapping,
it is now necessary to have fast DMX response and proper network load
management. N4 ArtNet can realise not only instant response but also lower
network load. It allows users to increase the number of DMX universes and
easily place DMX universes remotely on any TCP/IP Ethernet network. In
addition, the N4 ArtNet can be used as a DMX merger, DMX splitter, backup
device and so on.
4.1 Startup View
There are 4 different statuses (as pictures show) you can check when you
power on your unit. You can switchover them by pressing the UP/DOWN
button. All of the options can be changed in the main menu.
In the port status, A/B means the network port;
“x” means there is no network
conn
ected. “√” means the network has been connected. 1-4 refers to the DMX
port 1-4. In the status,
“x” means the DMX port’s status is inactive. It will hold
the current output. “√” stands the DMX port’s status is activity, it has connected
to the network.
“o” means the current port status is set to DMX output; “I”
means the DMX ports is set to DMX input status.