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A DB9 connector configured for RS232. This is used for connection to a trackball or to a PC to
update the software or backup the memory.
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An audio input. This is used for syncing chases to an external audio source. This is a line level input
for connection to the line output of a mixing console. Do not connect speaker level signals to this.
FRONT PANEL
Front panel features include assorted switches for programming, Eight 60mm faders for direct control of
lighting fixture channels, a wheel for pan, tilt and data entry and an LCD display for programming.
MENU
System configuration is accomplished using the menu switch, the menu control switches and the LCD.
Pressing “Menu” brings up the message “PRESS ENTER TO” followed by a choice of menu items. You
can cycle through the menu choices using the cursor switches, the + and - switches or the data wheel.
(The Data LED next to the wheel must be lit for the data wheel to work.) Pressing “Enter” when the
desired menu item is displayed brings that function to the LCD. Once a menu item is selected, in general
the cursor switches allow you to select a value on the display to edit and the + and - switches or the data
wheel allow you to edit the value. “Enter” must always be pressed following any data entry to record the
change. This will allow you to cycle through all of the possible choices before changing anything.
Several of the menu items are hidden to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to the memory. The
memory lock/unlock feature is hidden as well as the erase all memory feature. These choices can only be
selected by pressing and holding down the “Add” switch while selecting the last items from the menu list.
This is a safety feature for the benefit of installers who wish to protect the memory from unauthorized
tampering.
The various menu items are explained in the following paragraphs.
CHOOSE FIXTURES
This menu item allows you to select from a list of lighting fixtures in the fixture library. With the cursor
under the fixture number use the + or - switch or the data wheel to select a fixture number from 1 to 16.
Move the cursor to the bottom line of the display to choose a fixture type for this fixture number. You
must press “Enter” to record the choice. You can press “Erase” to select “No Fixture” which is also one
of the fixture choices. If auto patch is enabled, a warning will appear telling you that some of the fixture
DMX start addresses may be changed. Press “Yes” to confirm or “No” to exit. After pressing “Yes” the
message “DONE” will appear for 1 second. If auto patch is enabled, the start addresses of all higher
numbered fixtures will be adjusted to accommodate the new fixture.
PATCH FIXTURES
This menu item allows you to turn auto patch on and off, to view the start addresses for each fixture and
to edit the start addresses for each fixture. Auto patch must be turned off to be able to change the start
addresses of the fixtures. To turn auto patch on or off, place the cursor under the words “ON” or “OFF”
next to “AUTO PATCH”, then use the + or - switch to select on or off. You must press “Enter” for the
change to take effect. If you are turning auto patch on, a warning will appear telling you that some DMX
start addresses may change. Press “Yes” to proceed or “No” to exit. Auto patch will assign start
addresses to each fixture number in ascending order with each DMX start address immediately following
the last channel of the previous fixture.
