Solid Apollo DMX BOSS Product Manual

Solid Apollo DMX BOSS Product Manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL
DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller
Product Description
The DMX Boss is a new cutting edge DMX Controller that includes many new exciting features not seen before. The DMX Boss
includes a standard Glass touch control interface as well as Wi-Fi Capability for Smartphone and Tablet control for up to 8
different lighting zones.
The DMX Boss Controls LED Lights in 3 Different Ways:
• Smartphone or Tablet: Control LED lights using software on your Smartphone or Tablet.
• Integrated Glass Touch Control Interface: Simple and elegant touch screen design.
• Wireless Remote: Use the optional wireless remote for convenient lighting control.
Main Functions:
• Control Up to 8 Different Lighting Zones
Independently or in Groups.
• 4 Channel RGB-W Compatible for Color Changing
Lights with Separate White Color.
• 10 Included Preset Programs with Color Chasing Option
• Adjustable Program Speed Buttons
• Adjustable Brightness Control Buttons
• Color Wheel for Precise Hue Control
• Color Creation with Independent Color Variations
• Easy to Use Interface
• Up to 32 Controllable DMX Channels
Product Features:
• White Gloss Flat Touch Screen Interface
• DMX XLR Input/Output
• RJ45 DMX Output
• Wi-Fi Router Built-in for Smartphone or Tablet Control
• Optional RF Remote Control
• Control non DMX LED Lights with optional DMX-RGB Interface
• Durable Metal Construction
• 2 Bi-Directional Wi-Fi antennas for maximum range
This manual reviews:
• Entire Installation Process
• Product Features and Primary Uses
• Detailed Functionality
• Troubleshooting Options
• Technical Parameters
Toll Free: 866.592.3873
Email: sales@solidapollo.com
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  • Page 1 Product Description The DMX Boss is a new cutting edge DMX Controller that includes many new exciting features not seen before. The DMX Boss includes a standard Glass touch control interface as well as Wi-Fi Capability for Smartphone and Tablet control for up to 8 different lighting zones.
  • Page 2: Installation

    The DMX Boss comes with solid mounting surfaces on both sides with pre-drilled holes for your choice of screws. There is no installation needed on the back of the unit, so no access is required. Depending on the type of surface used to mount the DMX Boss, specific screws and tools will be required.
  • Page 3 Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Powering the DMX Boss: The DMX Boss comes with easy wire attachment ports on the right side of the controller and uses low 12V DC power. INPUT 12VDC Warning: If polarity is reversed damage to controller will result and is not covered by warranty.
  • Page 4 Using XLR Connection Ports: for DMX enabled fixtures such as Wall Washers Begin by connecting the DMX lights to the DMX Boss by connecting them using the XLR ports on the top of the DMX Boss. A total of 32 channels are available, for a total of 8 separate lighting zones (4 color channels in each zone, for colors such as red, green, blue and white).
  • Page 5 Using the RJ45 Output: for 4 Channel Lighting Fixtures such as LED Light Strips The data port plug can be used on the left side of the DMX Boss to connect directly to DMX controlled lights or can be used with RGB-W lights using a receiver to convert DMX signals to 4 channel RGB-W signals. To connect directly to DMX controlled lights, plug in the data cable into the DMX Boss and then plug into the DMX controlled lighting fixtures in a row.
  • Page 6 Wall Washers up to 2100 feet away Begin by connecting the DMX Boss to the Wireless DMX Transmitter/Receiver by using the XLR port on the top of the DMX Boss. At the DMX enabled lighting fixture, use the XLR ports to connect another Wireless DMX Transmit- ter/Receiver, and then connect the lighting fixtures similar to example 1 on page 4.
  • Page 7 PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Operating the Wi-Fi Program using Smartphone or Tablet: This section covers what the controls are and their functions. Color Wheel: By sliding your finger around the color wheel color selection can be made. It is also used in the auto program function discussed later on where you can define color transitions into memory.
  • Page 8 PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Return to Previous Program: This button is used to select the previous played program. Program Speed up and down: With this button you can increase and decrease the speed at which the lights change color in the fading and chasing color programs.
  • Page 9 Wi-Fi Setup for Smartphone and Tablet Control: This section covers installing and using software with the DMX Boss. Compatible with Apple iOS and Andriod operating systems. For iPhone/iPad installation: Download EasyColor from When the application starts up, it will ask if you want to the App Store.
  • Page 10 PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Operating the Wi-Fi Program using Smartphone or Tablet: This section covers what the controls are and their functions. 1. Software setup: By pressing this button you will be able to configure the Network properties of the connection through the LEDWizard Router as discussed previously.
  • Page 11 PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com 7. Save Color or Program: This button is used when programing and memorizing individual colors or transitions for each zone, or for all zones (Basic programming will be covered later) 8.
  • Page 12: Selecting Colors

    PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Synchronizing Receivers with Router and Smart Phones or Tablets: Once the LED lights have been correctly installed and connected to the power supply, the lights are now ready to accept inputs from the software.
  • Page 13 Long Press of color button=Dim up or down that color. Running pre-set programs. Solid Apollo’s Smart Phone and Tablet LED Lighting controller includes 10 pre-set programs with their own color transitions and effects. Brightness Levels and program speed can be adjusted to each zone.
  • Page 14: Product Manual

    PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Controlling Speed of Programs. When the program is running (not paused) you can increase or decrease the speed by pressing the speed up buttons: Controlling Brightness of Programs While any program is running you can select between 8 different brightness levels.
  • Page 15: Aaa Batteries

    Remote. 2. Plug in and turn on the lights . 3. On the left side of the DMX Boss, tap the learning switch, then tap the “Zone 1” button on your (Not Included) remote.
  • Page 16: Remote Operation

    PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Remote Operation: Once you have successfully synchronized your optional remote with a receiver, and created your first zone, you can add additional zones in a similar fashion, folloing steps 1-6 on the previous page. This page will show you how to use your Remote, and it’s different buttons.
  • Page 17 PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Remote Button Functionality: Color Wheel: Allows easy selection of a full spectrum of colors with a touch of a finger. You can tap down on a specific color, or swirl your finger around to slowly fade between different colors.
  • Page 18 PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Color Fine Tuning: You can fine-tune any color by adding or subtracting red, green or blue light to your RGB lighting fixtures by utilizing the “Color Fine Tuning” Buttons in the middle of your optional remote.
  • Page 19 Long Press of color button=Dim up or down that color. Running pre-set programs. Solid Apollo’s Smart Phone and Tablet LED Lighting controller includes 10 pre- set programs with their own color transitions and effects. Brightness Levels and program speed can be adjusted to each zone.
  • Page 20 PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Controlling Speed of Programs. When the program is running (not paused) you can increase or decrease the speed by pressing the speed up Slow Down Speed Up buttons:...
  • Page 21: Technical Information

    PRODUCT MANUAL DMX BOSS Wi-Fi Controller Toll Free: 866.592.3873 Email: sales@solidapollo.com www.SolidApollo.com Technical Information Controller • 12V DC Operation (Transformer not included) • 32 DMX Channels (4 per zone) Total 8 Zones. • Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Transmission Remote • 3 AAA Batteries (Batteries not included) •...

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