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DMX OUTPUT CONFIG - configuration of the DMX output
Under this menu item, the DMX output of the headlamp can be activated, that is a received Art-
net, or wireless DMX signal can be output by activating this menu item -> ON via the DMX socket
again. Make sure that there is no signal at the DMX input at the same time !!
DMX INPUT CONFIG
In this menu item the options WIRELESS and NETWORK are available.
Under WIRELESS -> ON / OFF the factory-installed radio DMX receiver module of Lumen-Radio
can be activated or deactivated and via WIRELESS -> UNLINK the connection to the connected
transmitter can be deleted. In order to connect the fixture to a transmitter, wireless must be set
to ON on the fixture and the connection button must be pressed briefly on the transmitter. The
transmitter is now looking for all fixtures where wireless is enabled and fixtures that are not con-
nected to a transmitter. If the Sparx 12 has successfully connected to the transmitter, the display
shows a level indication of the current reception quality. If the Sparx 12 is additionally connected
via the DMX / etherCON connection sockets, these signals have priority over the radio link. Using
the key shortcut ESC and DOWN, pressed in the main menu, the headlamp can be booked out
of the booked transmitter (see page 24).
Under NETWORK -> MODE you can toggle between Artnet operation and sACN operation.
For network operation, the IP address of the spotlight must be selected or set under NETWORK
-> IP ADDRESS. Each headlight has a unique standard IP address.
Under IP ADDRESS -> DEFAULT IP this can be changed from the network 10.xxx.xxx.xxx to a
network 2.xxx.xxx.xxx. For your own self-definable IP address, you can set your own desired IP
address under IP ADDRESS -> USER-IP. This address is divided into BYTE1 to BYTE 4 and can
be set one after the other.
CURVES - setting the curves for dimmer and color mixing
Dimmer curve:
The dimmer curve can be changed from exponential (square) to exponential inverse (square inv.)
or linear. The dimmer curve "exponential" (factory setting) results in a softer fade-in and fade-out
behaviour of the spotlight.
RGBW curve:
The RGBW curve can be changed from exponential (square) to linear. The RGB curve "exponen-
tial" (factory setting) results in a softer fade-in and fade-out behaviour of the colors.
DMX MODE - setting the DMX modes
The Sparx 12 has a 3 DMX modes (see channel assignment). Modes 1 and 2 are standard
modes. Mode1 can be used to operate all Sparx 12 parameters optimally and easily. Mode 2 is
the 16-bit variant of Mode 1; most channels can be adjusted more finely here. Mode 4 provides
extended programming options with 96 channels.
CAMERA MODE - Sets the refresh rate of the LEDs
In order to avoid flickering during TV recordings, the Sparx 12 can be adapted to various cam-
era systems or TV standards from 50 HZ (PAL, Secam, repetition frequency 100Hz) to 60 Hertz
(NTSC, repetition frequency 120Hz). The flex mode (600Hz) is set if different camera systems are
used or if recordings with mobile phone cameras or similar non-professional cameras are used.
The Sparx 12 is set to 60 Hertz at the factory. The changeover is also possible with the lighting
desk via the control channel.
