MBT Lighting SC4PKG User Manual
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4. DMX Link & Controls
1. DMX output: pin 1: Comm., pin 2: DMX－, pin 3: DMX＋.
2. DMX input: pin 1: comm., pin 2: DMX－, pin 3: DMX＋. If you are using a controller with
5 pins DMX output, you will need to use a 5 to 3 pin adapter.
3. Dipswitch: Dipswitch 1-9 set the DMX channel that the unit will respond to. Channel 1 is
the start address. Switch 10 sets the master/slave in
‘group’ of all the units. Please
refer to the diagram on setting the dipswitches.
4. Red LED: DMX signal / Sound activation. This LED will flash when DMX signal is
being received or sound activation is working.
5. Built-in microphone for sound activation.
Connect the unit together in a
‘daisy chain’ by XLR plug from the output of the unit to the
input of the next unit. The cable can not be branched or split to a
‘Y’ cable. DMX512 is
a very high-speed signal. Inadequate or damaged cables solder joints or corroded
connectors can easily distort the signal and shut down the system.
5. How To Control The Unit
You can operate the unit in four ways:
A. By master/slave preprogrammed function
By linking the units in master/slave connection,
the first unit will control the other units to give an
automatic activated synchronized light show. In this
mode, the first unit（master）dipswitch 10 must be on.
This function is good when you want an instant show. You will know which unit is the master
because its DMX input jack will have nothing plugged into it and its red LED will flash to the
music. The other units (slaves) will have DMX cables plugged into the DMX input jacks
(daisy chain) and the red LED lights will be constantly flashing. Please refer to the diagram
on setting the dipswitches.
B. By easy controller(CA-8)
The easy remote control is used only in master/slave mode. By connecting to the 1/4
”
microphone jack of the first unit, you will find that the remote control on the first unit will
control all the other units for Stand by, Function/Mode.
Stand By
Blackout the unit
Function
1. Synchronous Strobe
2. 2-light Show Strobe
Full on/Color select
Dimmer
Mode
Sound
Manual
Latch
Channel Dip switches setting
Master
Slave 1
ON
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Slave 2
ON
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Slave 3
4
ON
2
1
3
5
7
6
8 9 10