American DJ DMX-512 Scanner User Manual


 
Setting Units as Masters or Slaves:
This section will detail the procedure for switching units between
Masters and Slaves. Each unit can function as a “Master” or as a
“Slave” To adjust the settings:
1. Be sure the main power switch is set to the “OFF” position.
2. With the power off press and hold down the LCD “100-Key,”
and turn the power on.
3. When the power is applied, the LCD will display the current
DMX address and then display the current Master-Slave
mode. Master-Slave modes will be displayed as followed:
S-F” will equal Master/Send Fast Mode
S-S” will equal Master/Send Slow Mode
rEC” will equal Slave/Recieve Mode
4. To toggle between Master and Slave mode repeat steps one
and two.
Adjusting the Speed of the internal Program:
This section will detail the procedure for changing the Master
Unit operating mode. The master mode may be changed to
operate in Fast or Slow modes.
1. Be sure your unit is in Master mode, see Setting Units as
Masters or as Slaves, above.
2. Be sure the main power switch is set to the “OFF” position.
3. With the power off press and hold down the LCD “10-Key,”
and turn the power on.
4. When the power is applied, the LCD will display the current
DMX address and then display the current Master-Slave
mode. Master-Slave modes will be displayed as followed:
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S-F” will equal Master/Send Fast Mode
S-S” will equal Master/Send Slow Mode
4. To toggle between Fast and Slow modes repeat steps one
and two.
Note: The remote control only operates in Stand-Alone or Master-
Slave modes. If the remote is used while the units are in DMX
mode, the remote will not function. If the unit does not receive
an active DMX signal, the unit will automatically react to sound
in the Master/Slave mode.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom
to create their own programs tailored to their own individual
needs. This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot
lights.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the
American DJ
® Show Designer™ or the American DJ® DMX
Operator.™
2. The Pocket Scan
TM
uses seven DMX channels to operate;
Channel 1 is mirror pan, channel 2 is mirror tilt, channel 3 is
color, channel 4 is gobo, channel 5 is shutter, channel 6 is
speed, and channel 7 controls the laser.
3. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the
XLR connections to any standard DMX controller. - Follow the
set-up specifications that come with your DMX controller.
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