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Common Terms
The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming:
1.Blackout- is a state where by all lighting fixtures light output is set to '0' or 'off', usually on a
temporary basis.
2.DMX-512 - is an industry standard digital communication protocol, frequently used in
entertainment lighting equipment.
3.Fixture - refers to your lighting effect or other device such as a dimmer, which you can control.
4.Sliders - are also known as faders.
5.Scanner - refers to a lighting effect which has a pan and tilt mirror; However DMX controllers may
refer to this term when describing the control of a DMX512 compatible device.
6.MIDI - is a standard term for representing musical information in a digital format. A MIDI input
provides external triggering of scenes using MIDI devices such as a MIDI keyboard.
7.Stand Alone - refers to a fixtures ability to function independently of an external controller. This is
usually in sync to music due to a built in microphone.
8.Fader slider - is used to adjust the fade time between scenes within a chase.
9.Speed slider - affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state. It is also considered a wait
time.
10.Shutter - is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture that allows you to block the lights path. It is
often used to lessen the intensity of the light output or strobe.
11.Playbacks - can either be scenes or chases that are directly recalled by the user. A playback
may also be considered a program memory which can be used during a show.
12.Chase - is a program built up using steps/scenes.
13.Pack - normally refers to a dimmer pack which can come with different channel options. Some
have 4 outputs some have 12 for example.
First Time Operation
1.Remove all packaging materials.
2.Connect a DMX cable from controller to your first light or pack. Connect a DMX cable from the first
light or pack to the second. Do this until all lights or packs are connected.
3.Plug any par can/theatre spots in to your dimmer packs if you are using dimmer packs.
4.Plug your controller into the mains with the supplied AC/DC power supply.
5.Plug your dimmer packs or lights in to the mains.
6.If you are using 4-channel packs or 4-channel LED par cans, set the first unit to DMX address 1,
the second to DMX address 5, third to DMX address 9 and the fourth to DMX address 13. (some
lights/packs will have digital display, some will have small dip switches).
7.Once you have turned on your controller, check if the blackout light is illuminated. If it is, press the
black button.
8.Move the fade slider to the top.
9.Move Master A to the top and Master B to the bottom.
10. Using the mode select button put the controller into 1-48 single pre-set mode.
11. Move all the channel sliders up and your lights should have output. If they do not, switch the
polarity switch on the back of the controller.
12. Follow the rest of the manual to make full use of all the programming options.
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