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Menu Function Definitions

For easy reference, each possible menu item is listed alphabetically in the first column by its display
abbreviation. The second column follows with a definition of the abbreviation and then a third column
provides an explanation of its purpose and function.
Display
10 Min
30 Sec
5 Min
Address
All SEQ
Auto
Beam
Spreader
Blue
CAL LEDs
Channel
XXX
Configure
Data
Dim Curve
Dimmer
Disable
Display
Display
Display
Disp Tilt
DMX
Download
Enable
Encoder
FAIL
Fixt Hrs
Fixture
Green
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Table 4-2: Menu Function Definitions
Definition Purpose
10 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 10 minutes of non-use.
30 Seconds Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 30 seconds of non-use.
5 Minutes Sets Menu Display to automatically shut off after 5 minutes of non-use.
Address Accesses option for setting luminaire DMX starting address.
All Sequence Tests all internal mechanisms in sequence for X steps.
Automatic When set to "Auto", menu display will automatically orient itself is relation to
Operation fixture's hanging or sitting position (up or down).
Beam Specifies beam spread function for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).
Spreader
Mechanism
Blue LED Specifies Blue color (intensity) for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).
Calibrates To start LED calibration or to set LEDs to specific factory calibration level
LEDs
DMX Channel Specifies DMX channel for display of current data value.
System Accesses options for pan/tilt operation, LED Setup, dimmer operational set-
Configuration tings, and Menu Display defaults.
DMX Data Accesses option for setting DMX address channel.
Dimmer Oper- Specifies dimmer to operate in Square Law or Linear Mode
ation
Dimmer Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control (Manual) or testing (Test).
Disable Disables a function.
Display Accesses options for Menu Display illumination time and orientation.
Display Selects and sets menu display orientation of arrow direction.
Display Selects and sets menu display orientation of arrow direction.
Menu orienta- Sets the orientation of the menu display to match the luminaire orientation,
tion control (Auto) automatic display orientation, standing (Up) or hanging (Down).
DMX Accesses options for DMX system settings.
Download Initiates download of luminaire software.
Enable Enables a function.
Encoder Accesses pan/tilt encoders for diagnostic testing.
Test Fail Indicates that a test has failed.
Fixture Hours Displays total number of hours luminaire has been powered on.
Fixture Accesses luminaire information such as serial number, software version, and
total operation hours. Also accesses recalibration and download options.
Green LED Specifies Green (intensity) parameter for manual control (Manual) or testing
(Test).
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