Dmx Operation; Configuring The Starting Address; Master/Slave (Standalone Operating Modes) - Venue Tetra 6 Manual

DMX OPERATION

This is the operating mode which will allow for an external DMX controller. You must set the starting
address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the
"DMX Primer" section in the "Appendix" of this manual. Start by selecting the DMX personality for the
fixture by following the steps below:
1. Press <MENU> until "I-" are the first two characters on the display screen
2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select either "3c", "4c", "5c" or "6c".
3. Press <ENTER>.

CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS

Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control
begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a fixture that uses
six DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read data from channels: 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose the starting addresses for each fixture so that the channels used do not
overlap. In addition, you should note the starting address selected for future reference.
1. Press <MENU> until "d" is the first character on the display screen.
2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired DMX address (1-512).
3. Press <ENTER> to confirm starting address.

MASTER/SLAVE (STANDALONE OPERATING MODES)

The Master/Slave mode allows a single fixture (the "Master") to control the actions of one or more other
fixtures (the "Slaves") without the need of a DMX controller. The Master product will be set to operate
in Stand-Alone mode, while the Slave products will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and
connected, the Slave fixtures will operate in unison with the Master fixture. Master/Slave mode is only
available for use with Identities: 3c (RGB) and 4c (RGBA). Configure the products as indicated below.
Slave fixture:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until "I-" are the first two characters on the display screen.
2. Select a DMX personality (3c or 4c) that matches the master fixture.
3. Press <ENTER> to confirm.
4. Set the DMX address to d 1, by pressing <MENU> until "d" is the first character on the screen, and
using <UP> and <DOWN> to navigate to the correct starting address.
5. Connect the DMX input of the first Slave product to the DMX output of the Master product.
6. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent Slave products to the DMX output of the previous Slave
product.
7. Finish setting and connecting all the Slave products.
Master fixture:
1. Set the Master fixture to operate in Stand-Alone mode.
2. Make the Master fixture the first product in the DMX daisy chain.
Although any fixture in the DMX daisy chain may be set to master, it is advisable to set the
master as the first fixture in the line.
Only one fixture may be set to master.
Do not connect a DMX controller to the daisy chain for this operating mode.
It does not matter which DMX mode is selected for the slave fixtures. Either mode will
be effective.
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