American DJ instruction manual Alpha Moon Controls and Functions Cont, Alpha Moon Operation

Alpha Moon™ Controls and Functions Cont.

9.Fuse Holder - This housing stores the 5 amp GMA protective fuse. Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless other- wise instructed to do so by an authorized American DJ service tech- nician.

10.Microphone - This mic receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit.

11.Audio Sensitivity Knob - This adjust audio sensitivity of the inter- nal microphone (5). Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound. Turning the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture’s sensitivity to sound.

Alpha Moon™ Operation

Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a standard DMX 512 controller as the American DJ® DMX Operator™ or Show Designer.™ The use of a DMX controller will allow you to customize the use of fixtures allowing you to control the rotation direc- tion as well as the rotation speed. Operating through a DMX controller gives the user freedom to create his/her own programs tailored to their own individual needs.

1.The Alpha Moon™ uses one DMX channels, please see page 14 for detailed description of the DMX traits.

2.To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any universal DMX controller. Follow the set-up specifications that come with the controller.

3.Use your controller to control the various fixture traits.

4.This will allow you to create your own programs.

5.When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation follow the dip switch settings on page 8. If starting at a higher DMX channel follow the standard DMX Binary Code for a one channel unit. See page 6.

6.For help running in DMX operation consult the manual that comes with your DMX controller.

7.For longer cable runs we suggest using a terminator on the last fixture.

Alpha Moon™ Operation

Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): This function allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this function when running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.

1.To activate the Sound-Active mode, set dip switches #1 and #10, on the rear of unit to the ON position (See “Master Unit” on the DIP SWITCH chart on page 13).

2.The unit will now react to the bass sound of music via the internal microphone.

3.Adjust the audio sensitivity knob on the rear of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound. Turn- ing the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture’s sensitivity to sound.

4.The optional MINI/C controller may be used with this function for blackout.

Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active): This function will allow you to link up to 4 units together and operate without a controller. The units will be sound activated. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.

1.Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remember the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output. The first unit in the chain (master) will use the female XLR connector only - The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture.

2.Follow the chart on page 13 for proper unit dip switch settings.

3.The optional MINI/C controller may be used with this function for blackout.

4.After all the units settings have been set and are plugged in, adjust the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make them react to sound.

Note: Stand-Alone and Master-Slave operation require sound to activate! The units will blackout in this mode to conserve bulb life when there is no sound present.

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