Linking; Dmx Mode; Dmx Configuration; Dmx Addressing - ProLights STARK400 User Manual

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3.9 LINKING

Several units may be interconnected in order to control all further slave units to the same effect of the
master unit.
1. Connect the DMX OUT of the master unit via 5-pole XLR cable to the DMX IN of the first slave unit.
2. Connect the DMX OUT of the first slave unit to the DMX IN of the second slave unit, etc. until all units
are connected in a chain.

3.10 DMX MODE

To enter the DMX mode, follow these steps:
• Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Connect icon, then press the ENTER button to
enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select the DMX Address and press the ENTER key.
• Press the arrow keys to select the desired value (001-512).
• Press the ENTER key to confirm the setting.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.

3.11 DMX CONFIGURATION

The STARK400 has 3 DMX channel configurations which can be accessed from the control panel.
• Press the ENTER button to access the main menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Set icon, then press the ENTER button to enter
the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select Users and press the ENTER button to
enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select User Mode and press ENTER to confirm
your choice.
• Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired DMX channel configuration (Wash, FX, PIX-FX, User), then
press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
The tables on page 17 show the mode of operation and their values DMX.
The unit is equipped with 5-pole XLR connections.
Edit User
The Edit User, in the same menu, allows you to create a profile of personalized functions. You can change
the parameters of the various functions (Control, Pan, Tilt, etc.). Once you've created your custom profile,
you can use it by selecting the USER mode as described above.

3.12 DMX ADDRESSING

For operation via light control unit with DMX512 protocol, is sufficient connect the controller to STARK400.
To able to operate the STARK400 with a light controller, adjust the DMX start address for the first a DMX
channel. If e. g. address 33 on the controller is provided for controlling the function of the first DMX chan-
nel, adjust the start address 33 on the STARK400. The other functions of the light effect panel are then
automatically assigned to the following addresses.
An example with the start address 33 is shown below:
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