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tetra control

INTERACTIVE REAL-TIME DMX WASH
LIGHTING CONTROLLER WITH FOOTSWITCH

www.venuelightingeffects.com

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Page 1: ...tetra control INTERACTIVE REAL TIME DMX WASH LIGHTING CONTROLLER WITH FOOTSWITCH www venuelightingeffects com ...

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Page 3: ... Icons 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 INTRODUCTIONS 6 Control Features 6 Additional Features 6 Control Panel 6 Back Panel 6 SETUP 7 AC Power 7 Placement Mounting 7 Rigging 7 Signal Linking 8 DMX Addressing 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Control Panel Functions 9 Settings Menu 11 Footswitch 12 MODES OF OPERATION 13 Show Mode 13 Cycle Mode 13 Music Mode 13 All On Mode 14 Strobe Mode 14 Blackout 14 PRESET COLOR...

Page 4: ...ture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information Unpacking Instructions Carefully unpack the carton then check the c...

Page 5: ...e following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Please keep this User Manual for future reference Make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage ...

Page 6: ...peed controls internal microphone and audio in jack for additional tempo options Backlit real time control buttons for Cycle Fade Tap Tempo Sound Active Operation All On Strobe Blackout Real time control knobs for Preset Mood Speed Strobe Speed Dimmer Audio Sensitivity 7 channel DMX 512 operation Additional Features Includes the Tetra Control Footswitch and TRS cable for hands free operation Inclu...

Page 7: ...amp over the mic stand as shown in the illustration below Please see the following notes for best installation practices Ensure that the clamp is fully tightened over the mic stand to avoid slipping during use Ensure that cables are neatly organized and that no cables are tugging on the unit s input output jacks There are rubber feet attached to the base which may be used primarily for floor or de...

Page 8: ...his rule regardless of DMX Footprint or channel scheme As such each lighting bank must be set to pre determined DMX addresses Please see the chart below for the DMX starting addresses of each of the four banks Your lighting fixture s DMX operating mode must also be set to the correct channel scheme for best results Best results are achieved by choosing a DMX operating mode for the fixture in which...

Page 9: ...e Blackout Power On Combination Hold down the All On Strobe and Blackout buttons while powering on the unit to initiate factory reset and revert to factory settings Preset Encoder Switch Turn the knob to select a preset in the currently selected menu and press click the knob to confirm your selection This knob works to select options in the Setting Menu Show Mode and Strobe Mode Mood Encoder Switc...

Page 10: ...ts all lights to one static color or color combination There are 25 color combinations to choose from selectable using the Mood encoder while in All On Mode All On Mode is active when the yellow backlight is illuminated See All On Mode on page 13 for more details Strobe Button Press this button to activate Strobe Mode There are 3 different strobe settings to choose from selectable using the Preset...

Page 11: ...ser may choose between 1 8 sequence completions per program change in Cycle Mode Cycle Opt Pset Mood Enables random switching of both presets and moods while Cycle Mode is active Pset Only Enables random switching of only presets while Cycle Mode is active The mood will remain the same unless manually altered Mood Only Enables random switching of only moods while Cycle Mode is active The preset wi...

Page 12: ...he Tetra Control the Preset Up and Down buttons on the footswitch will instantly change to the next program without confirming the selection For detailed functions please see the table below Front Back FUNCTION INSTRUCTIONS Preset Up Forward Scrolls forward back one program in the Presets options 0 30 Pressing this button will also scroll forward back one Mood while All On is active and one Strobe...

Page 13: ...hting chases by turning the SPEED knob or tapping the TAP TEMPO button at the desired BPM The current BPM will always be shown in the upper right hand corner of the LCD Display while in Show Mode Cycle Mode Cycle Mode works in conjunction with Show Mode Press the CYCLE button to activate this mode When activated the green backlight will be illuminated and preset chases moods will change in a rando...

Page 14: ...e to choose from In order to change the strobe sequence 1 Turn the PRESET Encoder knob until your desired strobe effect Strobe 1 Strobe 2 Strobe 3 is flashing on the bottom line of the LCD display 2 Press Click the PRESET Encoder knob to confirm your selection There are 25 color presets for Strobe Mode that are also shared by All On Mode In order to change the color or color combination 1 Turn the...

Page 15: ...lash 18 Ping Pong 19 Flare 20 Bang PRESET NAME 26 Scan 27 Skip 28 Sweep 29 Beatkeeper 30 Glimmer Color Options The Tetra Control contains 14 unique color macros that define each Mood Please see the included color options and mood guide Moods The Tetra Control contains 20 unique color palettes that are defined as Moods The currently selected Mood decides what colors will be displayed during the cur...

Page 16: ...nk Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500 m 1640 ft Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop...

Page 17: ...s can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the fixture at least every 30 60 days Always dry parts carefully after cleaning them SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POSSIBLE ACTION S Breaker Fuse keeps blowing Excessive circuit load Short circuit along the power wires Check total l...

Page 18: ...t 1 98 lbs 0 9 kg Power Auto Ranging Power supply 9VDC 1000mA Polarity Center Pin Positive Power Adapter Provided Indoor Outdoor Rating For indoor use only Thermal Maximum Ambient Temperature 104 F 40 C Control Programming Data Output 3 pin XLR female socket Data Pin Configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Protocols DMX 512 USITT DMX Control Channels 001 028 Ordering Information Tetra Control Model...

Page 19: ... or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits downtime goodwill damage to or replacement of equipment and property and any costs of recovering reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in equipment that is used with Venue products This guarantee gives you specific legal rights You may have other legal rights which vary ...

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