Chauvet DMX-800 - Manual (Page 12)

Menu Functions
M ENU
O PTION
D ESCRIPTION
DMX: The fixture will be controlled by a DMX signal coming from a DMX controller.
The starting address must be selected, and can be set using the up and down
buttons.
Slave Unit: Sets the fixture to run in sync with the Master. You must set the first
fixture in the data link to “Master” otherwise nothing will happen.
Sound Active – Master Unit: Sets the fixture to Master status for Master-Slave
operation and the built in programs will be triggered by the sound. No data link is
required; all fixtures can be set to this mode for Stand-alone operation.
Automatic – Master Unit: Sets the fixture to Master status for Master-Slave
operation and the built in programs will be triggered automatically to a pre-
programmed time interval. No data link is required; all fixtures can be set to this mode
for Stand-alone operation.
Blackout – Master Unit: Sets the fixture to Master status for Master-Slave operation
and closes the shutter. No data link is required; all fixtures can be set to this mode for
blackout operation.
13 Channel Mode: Sets the fixture to operate in 13 channel mode.
19 Channel Mode: Sets the fixture to operate in 19 channel mode.
Operation
Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode):
This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto
Mode.
1) Press <MODE/ESC> until , , or is displayed.
2) Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to scroll through until the desired mode is displayed.
is auto mode; is sound-active.
3) The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the internal microphone in Sound-Active
mode, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode.
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto):
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. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture. For more
information about terminators, see page 9.
2) Choose a unit to function as the master. Press <MODE> until , , or
is displayed on the master unit.
3) Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to scroll through until the desired mode is displayed.
is auto mode; is sound-active.
4) Press <MODE> until, is displayed on the slave units.
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