Operating Modes:
You can use the Color Shot in three ways:
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs.
• Auto Mode - The unit will automatically chase through the different
colors.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
as the Elation
®
Show Designer™.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the Color Shot will react to sound, and chase through
the different colors.
1. Plug the fixture in and put all dipswitches in the “Off” postion.
2. You
have
to adjust both the speed and sound knobs the same for
more or less sound sensitivity. The fixture will now change via
sound.
3. To run a master/slave configuration:
Master - All dipswitches in the “Off” position.
Slaves - All slave units should have dipswitch #1 in the “On” posi-
tion.
Auto Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and put dipswitches # 10 in the “ON” postion.
2. Adjust the speed by adjusting the speed control knob.
3. To run a master/slave configuration:
Master - Dipswitch #10 in the “On” position.
Slaves - All slave units should have dipswitch #1 in the “On” posi-
tion.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to cre-
ate their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This
function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the
Elation
®
Show Designer™ or the Elation
®
DMX Operator.™
2. The Color Shot uses three DMX channels to operate see page 8
Color Shot Operating Instructions
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Color Shot DMX Values and Functions
Channel
Value
Function
1 STROBE EFFECT
0 - 1 LEDS OFF
2 - 253 STROBE EFFECT
SLOW FAST
254 - 255 LEDS ON
2 RGB MODES
0 - 9
RED
10 - 19 GREEN
20 - 29 BLUE
30 - 39 RED & GREEN
40 - 49 RED & BLUE
50 - 59 GREEN & BLUE
60 - 69 RED, GREEN, & BLUE
70 - 253 AUTO PROGRAM
SLOW FAST
254 - 255 ALL ON
3 SOUND ACTIVE
0 - 127 SOUND ACTIVE OFF
128 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE ON
Note:
Sound Active mode will only work when the strobe effect
is active.
for the DMX traits.
3. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR
connections to any standard DMX controller. Set the dipswitches
to your desired DMX address. - Follow the set-up specifications
that come with your DMX controller.
Color Shot Operating Instructions
