Dmx Linking; Dmx Personalities; Master/Slave Connectivity; Master/Slave Connection - Chauvet Professional Ovation H-265WW User Manual

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DMX Linking

You can link the Ovation H-265WW to a DMX controller using a 3- and 5-pin DMX connection or hard
wiring using the Phoenix connector. If using other DMX-compatible products with this product, you can
control each individually with a single DMX controller.

DMX Personalities

The Ovation H-265WW uses a DMX data connection for the 1-,2-, or 5-Ch DMX personalities.
• Refer to the Introduction for a brief description of each DMX personality.
• Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Ovation H-265WW to work in these
personalities.
• The DMX Values section provides detailed information regarding the DMX personalities.

Master/Slave Connectivity

The Master/Slave mode allows a Ovation H-265WW (the master) to control one or more Ovation H-
265WW products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One Ovation H-265WW becomes the master
when running an auto or custom program, or by being in a Static mode.
You must configure each slave's control panel to operate in Slave mode. During Master/Slave operation,
the slaves will operate in unison with the master.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The
DMX controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master.
• The
configure the master and slaves.
• If you are not familiar with DMX standards or Master/Slave connectivity,
download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website
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DMX Linking
The Ovation H-265WW will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX serial or a hard wire connection.
A DMX Primer is available from
DMX Connection
The Ovation H-265WW uses a 5-pin DMX or a hard wire data connection for its DMX personalities: 1, 2 or
5. See the User Manual for information about connecting and configuring the product for DMX operation.

Master/Slave Connection

The Ovation H-265WW uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. See the User Manual for
information about how to connect and configure the product for master/slave operation.

RDM (Remote Device Management)

Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate
bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. The Ovation H-265WW supports RDM protocol that allows
feedback to monitor temperature and changes to DMX Address, DMX Personality, Dimmer Mode, and
LED Frequency menu options. Download the User Manual from
details.

Wireless Operation

In optimal conditions, the Ovation H-265WW can operate up to 300 m (900 ft) away from the W-DMX
transmitter. The W-DMX receiver in the Ovation H-265WW must be paired with the W-DMX transmitter for
wireless operation.

Initial Setup

1. Turn the W-DMX transmitter on.
2. Connect the W-DMX transmitter to a DMX controller.
3. Place the Ovation H-265WW within 300 m from the W-DMX transmitter.
4. Disconnect any DMX cable from the Ovation H-265WW.
5. Turn the Ovation H-265WW on.
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