Operating Modes - American DJ Accu Spot 250 Hybrid User Instructions

Accu Spot 250 Hybrid
Operating Modes: The Accu Spot 250 Hybrid can operate in
three different modes. This next section will detail the differ-
ences in the operating modes.
• Stand alone mode -
The unit will react to sound, or chase through the built-in programs.
• Master/Slave mode -
You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to get a synchronized
light show without the need of an external controller. The units will
react to sound or chase through the built-in programs.
• DMX control mode -
This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits
with a standard DMX-512 controller such as the Elation
Designer.
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Universal DMX Control:
DMX-512 controller to control the various DMX traits. A DMX control-
ler allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual
needs.
1. The Accu Spot 250 Hybrid uses eleven DMX channels. See pages
42-45 for detailed description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 10-12 as well as the set-up specifications that are
included with your DMX controller.
3. Use the controller's faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
4. This will allow you to create your own programs.
5. Follow the instruction on page 16 to set the DMX address.
6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Stand-Alone (Sound Active or Auto Program):
a single unit to run to the beat of the music or run through a built-in
program.
1. Access the main menu.
"PLAY" is displayed, and Press ENTER.
2. Tap the UP button until
3.
Tap the UP button until "AUTO" is displayed, and Press ENTER.
4. Press UP, to select "OFF", "RUN", or "AUDI". "RUN" will make the
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unit run through a built-in program. "AUDI" will make the unit
sound active.
5. Select a mode, and press ENTER to confirm.
6. Press MODE/ESC if you want to return to the main menu.
7. You may change the show or invert the pan and tilt functions
in the system menu by following the directions on page 22.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active or Auto Program):
This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together and oper-
ate without a controller. The units can run a built-in program or run in
sound actiive mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the
controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units pro-
grams. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.
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1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem-
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ber 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. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until
3.
Tap the UP button to choose between "RUN" or "AUDI". "RUN" will
make the units run through a built-in program. "AUDI" will make
the units sound active.
4. Press UP, to select "ALON" or "NAST". Which means stand alone,
or master/slave mode.
5. Select a mode, and press ENTER to confirm.
6. Press MODE/ESC if you want to return to the main menu
7. You may change the show or invert the pan and tilt functions
in the system menu by following the directions on page 22.
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"PLAY" is displayed, and Press ENTER.
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