REVERSE CHANNEL OUTPUT (OPTIONAL SETUP)

Action

1)Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC buttons together (2) times to access the channel assignment mode then select the FIXTURE button.

2)Move the SPEED fader until you arrive at the controller channel you wish to alter.

3)Move the FADE TIME fader all the way up until N changes to Y.

If you wish to copy a scanner’s reverse channel assignments to another scanner, continue by following steps 4-10. If you do not wish to do this, press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC buttons

(1) times to exit mode.

Example: Copying Scanner 1 into Scanner 2

4)Press and hold FIXTURE button # 1.

5)While holding button # 1 press FIXTURE button # 2.

6)While holding FIXTURE buttons # 1 and # 2, press and hold MIDI/ADD button.

7)Release FIXTURE button # 1 first before releasing FIXTURE button # 2.

8)Release MIDI/ADD button.

9)All FIXTURE LED indicators will flash to confirm successful copy.

10)Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC buttons (1) times to exit mode.

Notes

You can permanently reverse the output of any given channel on the controller.

FADE TIME ASSIGN (OPTIONAL SETUP)

You can choose whether the board’s fade time during scene execution is implemented broadly to all output channels or only to the Pan and Tilt movement channels. This is relevant because often you will want gobos and colors to change quickly while not affecting the movement of the light.

Action

1)Turn OFF the controller.

2)Hold the BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC buttons simultaneously.

3)Turn ON the controller.

4)Press the TAPSYNC button to toggle between the two modes. Either all channels

(A) or select channel Pan & Tilt only (P)

5)Press BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC to save settings. All LED’s will blink to confirm.

Notes

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DMX512 specifications

Chauvet DMX512 is a widely used standard in the lighting industry, particularly in theatrical productions, concerts, and events. This protocol facilitates communication between lighting consoles and various lighting fixtures, streamlining the control of lights in a synchronized manner. Understanding its core features, technologies, and characteristics can significantly enhance the capabilities of any lighting designer or technician.

One of the main features of DMX512 is its ability to control multiple devices from a single controller. This is achieved by using a daisy-chaining method where up to 512 channels can be managed over a single network. Each channel can control various parameters of a lighting fixture, such as intensity, color, and movement. The flexibility of DMX512 allows lighting designers to create intricate shows with seamless transitions and effects.

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Additionally, DMX512 employs a 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector, commonly found in both commercial and professional lighting systems. This standardization allows for ease of setup and compatibility with various equipment, enhancing the versatility of different lighting rigs.

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