Quick Start Guide (G4)
Author: Ben Darrington
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The W-DMX F-1 and F-2 units (flex units) can switch between transmit and receive modes. This allows the unit to
be used as a transmitter or a receiver.
1.
Remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cable.
2.
Push and hold the red function button on the front of the unit.
3.
Reconnect power.
4.
Release the red function button on the front of the unit.
5.
Apply the power to the unit again.
6.
The unit should now have changed mode (observed by the LED on the front of the unit).
G3/G4
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UAL
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PERATION
W-DMX G4 Flex units can change protocol between Generation 3 (older units for compatibility mode), and the new
Generation 4 protocol (supporting invisiwire, datasafe, AFHSS, Dual-Band and RDM) when in transmit mode. They
can also change between 5.8GHz and 2.4GHz operation with the push of a button. G4 receivers automatically
detect the mode the transmitter is in, so you only need to change the mode of the transmitter to change the mode
of the entire system. When the protocol mode or frequency band has been changed, receivers need to be re-
connected to their respective transmitters.
To change mode, follow the following steps:
1.
Hold down the red function button for over 10 seconds. Initially, you will see the LINK light blink slowly.
Do
not
release the push-button at this point, as this will disconnect all receivers. Wait until you see the
front panel LEDs all light up, then the red CTL light illuminate, before releasing the red function button.
2.
Push and release the red function button quickly to change between modes. Note here that the unit will
toggle between all the different modes.
3.
Once the desired mode is set, power cycle the unit to begin use in that mode of operation.
The following modes can be set:
1.
G4 2.4GHz (G4 Light is static on).
2.
G4 Dual-band 5.8GHz (G4 Light is blinking).
3.
G3 2.4GHz (G4 Light is off).
Units ship standard as G3, 2.4GHz for backward compatibility reasons.
