Chauvet DMX512 - Manual (Page 11)

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. There is an LED indicator on the rear of the fixture which will indicate this mode.
1. Use
SET.A
to choose the desired program.
2. Use
SET.S
to set the speed of the current program
3. Use
SET.f
to set the flash rate of the current program.
Note: when there is no sound available, then the unit will automatically switch to auto
mode. To change it into auto mode when there is sound present, then simply turn the
sound adjustment knob fully counter-clockwise.
Note: In the absence of DMX signal, the fixture will automatically revert to standalone
mode. Plugging in a DMX cable that is connected to a DMX controller will automatically
disable standalone mode and put the fixture into DMX mode.
Note: In sound-active mode, the display will read
SUND
.
•
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.
•
Use the audio sensitivity knob on the back of the unit to make the unit more or less
sensitive in Sound-Active mode. Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the
sensitivity; turning the knob clockwise increases the sensitivity.
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto):
This mode will allow you to link up to 32 units together without a controller. The first fixture in the
daisy chain will automatically be assigned as the master, and each fixture following will be assigned
as slave fixtures.
Note: for this mode, you must not connect a DMX controller to the fixtures.
Note: In sound-active mode, the display will read
SUND
.
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 14.
DMX Mode
This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with
DMX, please read the DMX Primer section in the appendix. The fixture will automatically switch to
DMX mode when it sees the signal from a DMX controller.
Note: In the absence of DMX signal, the fixture will automatically revert to standalone
mode. Plugging in a DMX cable that is connected to a DMX controller will automatically
disable standalone mode and put the fixture into DMX mode.
1. Plug in your DMX controller to the fixture to put in into DMX mode.
2. Set your address by
SET.d.
3. Press Enter.
4. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the desired DMX starting address.
5. Press Enter.
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