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OPERATION MANUAL
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LECTRICAL INSTALLATION FOR TWO OR MORE UNITS IN
DMX-
MASTER
/
SLAVE
:
In this mode the units will show a synchronized show, working to the rhythm of the beat but you can still
control some functions on the master using only 5 DMX-channels.
To assure proper operation you need an optional “DMX-SPLITTER” to isolate the master/slave line from
the main DMX-line, see drawing.
Connect 2 to maximum 16 units together using good quality balanced microphone cables. The first unit in
the chain will act as the master, the other units will act automatically as slaves.
Set the master to 5MSL channel mode (see previous chapter).
For the DMX-controller the master and its slaves can now be considered as 1 virtual effect that needs a
start address so it can be controlled as any other DMX-
unit in the DMX chain: see “DMX Address” in the
chapter “Main Menu” to see how you can set the DMX-start address.
Make sure that all units are connected to the mains.
Set the DMX-controller according to the DMX-chart below.
Done!
Remark:
if there’s no output, please make sure to set the option
[NO DMX Mode]
of the projector to [Audio]
(audio mode) and sound sensitivity
[MIC Sense]
to a value over 70 (see previous chapter).
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LECTRICAL INSTALLATION FOR TWO OR MORE UNITS IN
DMX-
MODE
:
Use this function when you want to control the projectors by any DMX controller.
Connect the projectors as shown in the drawing below.
First put the projectors in the desired DMX-mode: see the different DMX-charts and choose the one that
suits you best.
Give all projectors a start address: each projector shows its start + end address, make sure that the
addresses do not overlap!
Some general information on DMX:
The DMX-protocol is a widely used high speed signal to control intelligent light equipment. You need to
“daisy chain” your DMX controller and all the connected units with a balanced cable of good quality.
Both XLR-3pin and XLR-5pin connectors are used, however XLR-3pin is more popular because these
cables are compatible with balanced audio cables.
Pin layout XLR-3pin: Pin1 = GND ~ Pin2 = Negative signal (-) ~ Pin3 = Positive
signal (+)
Pin layout XLR-5pin: Pin1 = GND ~ Pin2 = Negative signal (-) ~ Pin3 = Positive
signal (+) ~ Pins4+5 not used.
To prevent strange behavior of the light effects, due to interferences, you must use
a 90Ω to 120Ω terminator at the end of the chain. Never use Y-splitter cables, this simply won’t work!
Make sure that all units are connected to the mains.
Each light effect in the chain needs to have its proper starting address so it knows which commands
from the controller it has to decode.
