M8 Plus User Manual
11
V1.3 September 2012
www.chroma-q.com
The display shows the current DMX address (between 1-512).
To alter the address, press UP or DOWN button once to increment or decrement the value; hold down the UP or DOWN for
fast increments and decrements of the value.
(See also: ‘Remote Operation’ later in this section.)
Fan speed mode (Fn)
This mode is used to set the gel cooling-fan speed of the unit. This feature can be used in environments where a lower noise
level is required, although this may decrease gel string life.
The display shows the current gel cooling fan speed. There are four fan speeds, 1 is the slowest and 4 is the fastest.
Press UP or DOWN once to increment or decrement the value.
(See also: ‘Remote Operation’ later in this section.)
Gel saver mode (GL)
Gel-saver mode is used to switch the gel-saving mode on or off. This feature slowly moves the chosen gel frame back and
forward slightly so that the heat build-up is dissipated over a larger area, extending the life of the gel string. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons once to switch between On (1) and Off (0) (the default is Off). Press hold MENU for 2 seconds to save the new
setting.
This feature is also available via DMX (see "Remote operation" section of this manual).
The appropriate gel string should be installed to maximise the benefit of this mode.
Speed mode (SP)
This mode is used to set the scrolling speed of the unit. This feature allows the gel string to move at a higher speed, for
more rapid changes. Use of this high speed will generate more noise from the unit.
Press the UP or DOWN buttons once to switch between Standard (1) and Fast (2) (the default is Standard). Press and hold
MENU for 2 seconds to save the new setting.
This feature is also available via DMX (see "Remote operation" section of this manual).
Display mode (dP)
This mode is a two step feature set with the UP and DOWN button, on (1) and off (0). Default is off (0). When set to dP1 the
display will change to diagnostic mode after 6 seconds. When set to dP0 the display will change to the diagnostic mode in 6
seconds, then clear in another 6 seconds, making 12 seconds till auto-blackout. The display will return to diagnostic mode
with the first button press and will do the action of the second press.
Remote Operation mode (ro)
This mode is used to switch between the different remote operation modes in the unit. The use of these different modes
greatly enhances the versatility of the unit by giving the user remote control of some functions.
There are three remote operation modes:
Mode 1 =
Single-channel DMX operation. The
channel controls the colour selection.
Mode 2 =
Dual-channel DMX operation. The 1
st
channel controls the colour selection. The 2
nd
channel controls the
fan speed;
0-24%= Fn 4(fast), 25-49% = Fn3, 50-74% = Fn2, 75-100% = Fn1 (slow).
Mode 3 =
Dual-channel DMX operation. The 1
st
channel controls the colour selection. The 2
nd
channel controls the
units other functions.
These functions
Ch. 2 Level
Feature
