Operation - Elation Power Spot 575IE II User Manual

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Power Spot 575IE II™

7. OPERATION

Operating Modes: The Power Spot 575IE™ can operate in three different modes. This

next section will detail the differences in the operating modes.

• Stand alone mode - The fixture will react to sound, chasing through the built-in

programs.

• Master/Slave mode -

synchronized light show without the need of an external controller. The fixtures will react

to sound chasing to synchronized light show.

• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures

traits with a standard DMX-512 controller such as the Elation

U niv ers al D MX C ontrol: This function allows you to use a universal DMX-512 controller

such as the Elation® DMX Operator II™ or Elation® Show Designer 2™ to control

head movement, the color wheel, the shutter (strobe), and all other DMX traits. A

DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual

needs. The Power Spot 575IE II™ uses 16 DMX channels. See page 27 for detailed

description of the DMX traits.To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up

procedures on pages 13-15 as well as the set-up specifications that are included

with your DMX controller. Use the controller's faders to control the various DMX

fixture traits.This will allow you to create your own programs.

• Follow the instruction on page 18 to set the DMX address.

• For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) be sure to use a terminator on the

last fixture.

• For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included with your DMX

controller.

S tand-A lone O peration (S ound A c tiv e): This mode allows a single fixture to run to the

beat of the music. Only use this mode when running a single fixture, or when running

several fixtures as individuals.Mount your fixture in a secure and stable manner.

• Access the main menu and select the AUDI function, this will give you access to

the audio submenu. See page 16 for the menu breakdown.In the audio

submenu choose the audio chase speed, fast or slow. Slow (ASLW) will trigger

the chase sequence to every two beats, while fast (AFST) will trigger the chase

impulse every beat. See page 16 for more details.

You can daisy chain up to 16 fixtures together to get a

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Show Designer 2.

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