Setting up the unit
To activate the unit, connect the included power supply to the unit and a suitable 230V, 50 Hz power outlet.
The fixture will start up and show the last chosen setting on the display. Usually, with a new product, this is
the DMX mode with the value set on 001.
The display shows several settings, each with the possibility to set several values.
Use the display and the menu buttons to set preferences, change settings and scroll through the menu.
“Enter” is used to save a certain setting or preset, press “Menu” for at least 2 seconds to discard the change
and return to the main menu.
The table below shows an explanation for every feature and value.
display
Mode
Function
AUT1
Auto run quick speed
Automatic program play on quick speed
AUT2
Auto run middle speed
Automatic program play on medium
speed
AUT3
Auto run slow speed
Automatic program play on slow speed
Soud
Sound control mode
Sound controlled mode on/off
SLAL
Slave mode setting
Slave mode setting for master/slave
mode
A001
DMX address setting
A001 – A256 DMX mode setup
The TDC Hybrid Beam is equipped with several working modes, each with its own advantages. For simple
events there are stand-alone modes, for advanced situations there are options to create synchronized
lightshows, or controlled with a DMX-512 controller. A short description for each mode can be found below:
Auto:
Automatic lightshow with a pre-programmed internal show, on a pre-defined speed.
Sound:
Automatic lightshow with a pre-programmed internal show, on the beat of the music, thanks to an internal
microphone which senses the beat of the music and will change a step every time a beat is detected.
Slave:
In master/slave mode, it is possible to link several TDC Hybrid Beam fixtures together, to create
synchronized lightshows in the Auto or Sound mode. The first fixture in the chain needs to be set in the Auto
or Music mode. All the next fixtures need to be set to Slave and will mimic the behavior of the first fixture.
The master/slave function requires XLR – XLR cables (not included).
DMX:
The TDC Hybrid Beam can be connected to a DMX-controller with standard XLR – XLR cable. While doing
so, a DMX-terminator must be connected to the last fixture, at the end of the DMX-chain. This prevents
reflections in the DMX-signal, which could cause flickering and unwanted behavior from your intelligent
fixtures.
A DMX terminator is a XLR connector with a resistor of 120 Ohm, placed between pin 2 and 3 as a bridge.
