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TW RGB9 Operating Instructions
TW RGB9 Operating Instructions
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LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE
button until 0010 is displayed, press the UP button to display 0020.
Now the display will disappear after 10s. Press any button to turn
the display on again. Be advised though that the display will turn off
automatically after 10 seconds.
To set the display press the MODE button until 0010 is displayed. The
display will now stay on at all times.
0010= LCD display on at all times.
0020= LCD display shuts off after 10 seconds.
Operating Modes:
You can use the TW RGB9 in five ways:
• Color Macro Mode - There are 36 built in static colors to choose from.
• Color Fade Mode - There are 12 built in programs to choose from.
• RGB mode - Control the intensity of all three colors adjusting the
intensity to your desire.
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the
built in programs.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
Master-Slave Operation:
This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master-
Slave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling
unit and the others will react to the controlling units built-in programs.
Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however, only one unit can be
programmed to act as the “Master.”
Master-Slave Connections and Settings:
1. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit.
Use standard XLR DMX cables to link your units together. Remem-
ber that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR
connector is the ouput. The first unit in the chain (master) will use the
female XLR connector only. The last unit in the chain will use the
male XLR connector only.
You can also daisy chain the power cords, this can only be
done with 20 fixtures. After 20 you will need to use a new
power outlet. They must be the same fixtures. DO NOT mix
fixtures.
2. Set the “Master” unit to your desired mode or operation.
3. For the “Slave” unit(s), press the MODE button until the display to
shows “0007”.
4. Connect the “Slave” unit or units and they will automatically start to
follow the “Master.”
Color Macro Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “XXX8” is dis-
played. Your are now in color macro mode.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired color macro.
There are 36 colors to choose from. Press the SAVE button to save
your curent color.
Color Fade Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “XXX9” is dis-
played. Your are now in color fade mode.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the fade speed. Set to your
desire. Press the SAVE button to save your settings.
RGB Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until:
2. When XXX is displayed you are in Red dimming mode. Press the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
3. When XXX is displayed you are in Green dimming mode. Press the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
3. When XXX is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
When you are done adjusting press the SAVE button to save your set-
tings.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the TW RGB9 will react to sound, and chase through the dif-
ferent programs.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “XXXS” is dis-
played. The fixture is now run in sound active mode.
2. The fixture will now change via sound. Press the SAVE button to save
your settings.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create
