Operating modes
The ERO 704 offers various operating modes, each with its own advantages. For simple events there are
stand-alone modes, and for advanced situations it's possible to create synchronised light shows. You can
also control every feature of the ERO 704 via DMX in two channel modes. A short description for each mode
can be found below:
AutoRun:
Automatic light show with a pre-programmed internal show on a pre-defined speed. Use the AutoRun modes
to activate the programs and set the speed. The speed of the internal programs can be adjusted from 0 to 9.
Sound:
Automatic light show with a pre-programmed internal show in sync with the music, thanks to an internal
microphone that picks up the beat of the music and changes a step every time a beat is detected. Use the
Sound Sense mode to change the sensitivity of the internal microphone so it will respond optimally to the beat
of the music. In this mode, any set function in the AutoRun mode is overruled, and the fixture will change
effects in sync with the beat of the music.
Slave:
In master/slave mode, it is possible to link several ERO 704 fixtures together, to create synchronised light
shows in the AutoRun or Sound mode. The first fixture in the chain must be set in the Auto or Music mode,
and the other fixtures must be set to Slave, so they will mimic the behaviour of the first fixture. The
master/slave function requires 3p XLR male – XLR female cables (not included). Connect the DMX out of the
master fixture to the DMX input of the second (and other slave) fixtures. You can also experiment with
inverting pan and tilt values to create amazing mirrored light shows.
DMX:
The ERO 704 can be connected to a DMX controller with standard 3p XLR male – XLR female cable. In DMX
mode, a DMX terminator must be connected to the last fixture at the end of the DMX chain to prevent
reflections in the DMX signal, which could cause flickering and unwanted behaviour from your intelligent
fixtures.
A DMX terminator is an XLR connector with a 120-ohm resistor placed between pin 2 and 3 as a bridge.
NOTE:
The ERO 704 can be switched between two DMX modes. The only difference is that in the 13CH
mode you have control over pan and tilt fine values (for the precise aiming of your beams), and there are
extra functions for triggering the music controlled mode and colour macros.
9CH mode:
CH
Function
Values
CH1
Pan movement
000-255
CH2
Tilt movement
000-255
CH3
Shutter/strobe channel
000-007 – Shutter closed
008-015 – LED quick start
016-131 – Strobe, slow to fast
132-139 – LED quick start
140-181 – Pulse, slow to fast
182-189 – LED quick start
190-231 – Inverted pulse, slow to fast
232-239 – LED quick start
240-247 – Strobe, slow to fast
248-255 – Shutter open
CH4
Dimmer Red 0-100%
000-255
CH5
Dimmer green 0-100%
000-255
All information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without further notice.
User manual version: 1.0
Creation date + author initials: 13-05-2015 RV Revision date + author initials:
