Configuration Standalone, Sound-Active Mode

Configuration

(Standalone)

Sound-Active Mode

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.

1.Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.

2.Turn the product on.

Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either Static, Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.

To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:

1.Press <MENU> repeatedly until SUND shows on the display.

2.Press <ENTER>.

3.Turn the music on and adjust the sound sensitivity knob until the product starts responding to the beat of the music.

The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).

Manual Control Mode

To control the Impulse™ 648 manually, follow the instructions below:

1.Press <MENU> repeatedly until U--shows on the display.

2.Press <ENTER>.

3.Use <UP> or <DOWN> when the display shows d__0 to adjust the dimmer from off (d__0) to fully on (d100).

4.Press <ENTER>.

5.Use <UP> or <DOWN> when the display shows S__0 to adjust the strobe speed between 0 Hz (d__0) to 30 Hz (d100).

6.Press <ENTER>.

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