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4. Operating Instructions 10 11/29/2010 4:14 PM
Configuring the Starting Address
The COLORrail™
fixture uses up to 26 DMX channels. In this DMX configuration/personality, the
highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 487. Any address
higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels, while in this mode; however, if you
desire to use one of the other DMX channels configurations (personalities), then please consider
the total DMX channels when selecting a DMX address.
The COLORrail™
fixture uses 26, 14, 7, 4, 3, or 2 DMX channels, depending on the selected
DMX configuration (personality). If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend reading the
“DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”.
DMX Operation
This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must
set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended
that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.
1. Press <MENU> until
d001~512
appears on the LED screen.
2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the starting address.
3. Press < ENTER > until one of the DMX personalities appears on the LED screen
(
2-CH, 3-CH, 4-CH, 7-CH, 14-CH, 26-CH
).
4. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired DMX personality.
5. Press <ENTER>.
The text on the screen will flash when there is a no DMX signal present, or if the DMX
address is higher than the maximum for the DMX personality.
Only connect 32 fixtures to a single DMX daisy chain!
Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode)
This mode allows a single unit, the master, to operate in one of the standalone modes, while one
or more fixtures, slaves, synchronize their responses to the master.
Master:
The master fixture may be set in any of the following modes: Program Selection, Automatic
Mode, Static Color, or Sound Mode.
Slave:
1. Press <MENU> until
SLAu
appears on the LED screen.
2. Press < ENTER >.
Only connect 31 slave fixtures when operating in this mode!