Operating Modes - ADJ Chameleon QBar Pro User Instructions

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Chameleon QBar Pro DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
nect the cable's shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR's outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
1
DMX512 O T
3
3-PIN XLR
2
XLR Male Socket
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
1 Ground
CONTROL
2 Cold 2 Cold
INPUT
3 Hot
Figure 3
Special Note: Line Termination.
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used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ Products, LLC part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibili-
ties of erratic behavior.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1 1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
3 3
3-PIN XLR
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2 2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used,
these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chart
below details a proper cable conversion.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor 3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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DMX Set Up
COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
Figure 2
XLR Female Socket XLR Pin Configuration
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND CONTROL
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground INPUT
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1 Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
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Chameleon QBar Pro
Menu Lock:
The display lock after 30 seconds. When the display is locked, press
and hold the MODE button for at least 5 seconds to unlock and
access the display.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
LED Display On/Off:
1
and interference. It is always advisable
3
2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
To set the LED display light to turn off after 30 seconds, press the
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
MODE button until "OPTION" is displayed. Press the SET UP button
so that BLGT:XXX" is displayed. "XXX" represents either ON or OFF.
Press the UP or DOWN buttons so that OFF is displayed. Now the
display light will turn off after 30s. Press any button to turn the dis-
play on again.

Operating Modes:

The Chameleon QBar Pro has six operating modes:
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• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
• RGBA Dimmer Mode - Choose one of the four colors to remain
static or adjust the intensity of each color to make your own color.
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs. There are 16 sound active modes.
• Program Mode - The unit will run 1 of 20 built-in programs.
• Auto Mode - The unit will run a auto program.
• Static Color Mode - There are 64 colors to choose from.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to
create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs.
This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights. The
Chameleon QBar Pro has 7 DMX modes: 4 Channel mode, 5 Channel
mode, 7 Channel mode, 9 Channel mode, 10 Channel mode, 12
Channel mode, and 14 Channel mode. See pages 18-25 for each
mode's DMX traits.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture's
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
2. To run your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until
"DMX MODE: is displayed. Press the SET UP button so that
ADDR:XXX" is displayed. "XXX" represents the current displayed
address. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired
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