Operation, DMX Mode | Chauvet DMX512 specs

Operation

Stand-Alone Mode (Auto Mode):

This mode allows a single unit to run to a factory installed program in one of two speeds.

1)	To set the fixture in auto mode Fast, select	. Once confirmed the display reads
2)	To set the fixture in auto mode Slow, select	Once confirmed the display reads

Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound):

This mode will allow you to link up to 32 units together without a controller.

1)Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX connector on the rear of the units. Proper performance it may be necessary to use a terminator at the last fixture. For more information about terminators, see page 8.

2)Choose a unit to function as the Master. Select NAFA/NASL or NStS (see below for readout) depending upon which master mode you require. The master unit must be the first unit in line. Finally, chain the units together using DMX cable.

Master Auto	or
Master Sound	becomes	when confirmed

3)Select slave function by using the Up/Down keys to reach SLAv in the Master/Auto menu on the slave units, and they will react in the same as the Master.

Slave

becomes

when confirmed

DMX Mode

This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page #19.

1) The default mode for the fixture is DMX, which appears as on the LED Readout.

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DMX512 specifications

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