6. OPERATION
After you connected the device to the mains, the SPX-405 DMX is ready for use.
The unit has two different operating modes. It can be used as a four channel chaser or as a 1, 2, or 4
channel DMX switch pack. Please follow the instructions below to operate the unit in your desired mode.
6.1 Chase Mode
Use this operating mode only if you are planning on using your SPX-405 DMX as a four channel chaser. This
device has 16 built in programs, you may select any of these programs or set the pack to chase in a random
sequence of all 16 built-in programs for a more dramatic light show. You may control the speed at which the
programs will chase.
1) Connect your spots to the terminal outputs.
2) Use the mode button to select chase mode: Chase mode is indicated by “P” followed by numbers 01-16.
If “A” appears in the LCD display you are in DMX mode, “A” stands for address.
3) Set you desired chase pattern via the Up and Down buttons.
4) Set you desired chase speed: At this point you may change the program chase speed. While in chase
mode, tap on the MENU button until the “SP” followed by two numbers is displayed in the LCD. Then use
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the chase speed. A value of 99 will give you the fastest chase
speed (about 1/10th of a second). A value of 01 will give you the slowest chase speed (one step every
30 sec.).
5) You may now change the light intensity: Use the MENU button to select “d” in the LCD. Use the UP and
DOWN arrow keys to change the light output intensity. 00 will give the lowest output and 99 will give you
full intensity.
6.2 DMX Mode
Use this operating mode only if you plan to use your pack as a DMX switcher. This function will allow you to
turn on and control the intensity of non-DMX with the use of a DMX controller. On, off, and dimming functions
can be performed through this pack. You may also set your switch pack to function as a 1, 2, or 4 channel
DMX switch pack, which means you can combine the output functions.
DMX Operation:
1) Plug in a DMX controller to your switch pack via the 3-pin XLR cables.
2) Connect your spotlights to the terminal outputs.
3) Decide if you are going to use your switch pack as 1, 2, or 4 channels. This function allows you to:
A. Control the output to all four output with one DMX channel.
B. Group outlet channels one and two and group outlets channels three and four. The first group will be
controlled by one DMX channel and the second group will be controlled by another DMX channel.
This gives the pack a DMX value of two.
4) The default setting is a four channel DMX switcher, each channel is controlled by one DMX channel.
5) To change the channel function mode be sure you are in DMX mode. Use the MENU button to select
“CH” followed by two digits. Then use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to change the setting from 01,
02, or 04. Your switch pack is initially set as a four channel DMX switcher.
6) The switch pack is initially set to be activated by DMX address one. To change this setting be sure you
are in DMX mode. Use the MENU button to select the address settings, this will be indicated by an “A” in
the first character of the LCD followed by three numbers. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select
your desired DMX address. Remember the DMX address tells your DMX controller what channel to
activate the pack’s functions.
7) Once you have set the pack’s DMX address be sure your controller’s address matches that of the
pack’s.
8) Your pack will now operate as DMX switch, you may control the light output intensity through your DMX
controller. 0 will give no output and 255 will give you full output.
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