Dmx Control Mode; Master/Slave Configuration - American DJ LED Messenger User Instructions

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In DMX Control mode you can use a Elation® DMX-512 con-
troller to select one of the many different programs, control the
speed of the program, operate strobe, or even activate sound
activity and set the sound sensitivity level. A DMX controller
allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual
needs. Follow the set-up procedures on pages 6-8 as well as
the set-up specifications that are included with your DMX con-
troller.
Setting the DMX Address via On Board Control -
1. The LED Messenger uses three DMX channels. Channel 1
controls programs and sound activity, channel 2 controls either
the running speed of the program or the sound sensitivity level,
and channel 3 controls strobing rate. See page 20 for detailed
description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode you must first assign
a DMX address to the fixture. Press the MODE button, until
"dXXX" is displayed. XXX represents whatever DMX address is
displayed.
2. Press either the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired
DMX address. Once you have found your desired DMX address
connect your DMX controller to the LED Messenger.
3. Use the controller's faders to control the various DMX fixture
traits.
4. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator
on the last fixture.
5. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual includ-
ed with your DMX controller.
Setting the DMX Address via IR Remote -
Note: When setting the DMX address via IR Remote point
the LED Messenger at a smooth surface within a comfort-
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able distance, so that you can clearly see the DMX address
you are entering.
1. To set your DMX address using the IR Remote, press
the DMX MODE button, and then press the SET ADDR (Set
Address) button. "d._ _ _" will be displayed on the surface you
are aiming the LED Messenger at.
2. Press the number buttons to set your desired DMX address.
Example: DMX Address 1 Press "001"
DMX Address 245 Press "245"
If you have set the DMX address correctly "PASS" will appear
briefly, then you can connect your DMX controller to the LED
Messenger. If do not set the DMX adrress correctly "FAIL" will
appear briefly.
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A Master/Slave configuration will allow you to link fixtures together
and operate without a controller. In Master-Slave operation one
fixture will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to
the controlling units programs. Any unit can act as a Master or
as a Slave. These instructions are for On Board set up and IR
Remote set up.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your
units together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units.
Remember the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female
XLR connector is the output. The first unit in the chain (master)
will use the female XLR connector only - The last unit in the chain
will use the male XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we
suggest a terminator at the last fixture.
2. Select the fixture that you want to act as the Master, and
choose the mode of operation that you want to run.
3. On the Slave fixtures press the MODE button until "SLAv" is
displayed, or using the IR Remote press the SLAVE button.
4. The fixtures will now run in a Master/Slave configuration.
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