Dmx Operation - Optima Lighting DMX PRO User Manual

DMX MODE A 001 -512:
(The LED next to the letter "A" on the display will turn ON)
In this mode you will be able to use your pack as a DMX dimmer or switching pack. This function will
allow you to turn ON / OFF or control the intensity of a non-DMX fixture with the use of a DMX
controller. You are able to set your dimmer / switching pack to function as a 1, 2, or 4 channel DMX
pack, which means you can combine the output functions.

DMX Operation

1. Connect a DMX controller to your dimmer pack via the 3-pin XLR connector.
2. Connect your lighting fixture to any of the four power sockets on the front of the pack.
3. Decide if you are going to use your dimmer pack as 1, 2, or 4 channel pack.
This function allows you to:
a. CH:01 Controls the output to all four outlets with one DMX channel.
b. CH:02 Group outlet channels one and two and channels three and four. The first group
will be controlled by one DMX channel and the second group by another; this gives the
pack a DMX value of two.
c. CH:04 This is the default setting. Each channel is controlled by a individual DMX channel
(all channels are set to dimming mode).
4. To change the packs function mode, be sure you are in DMX mode
to select "CH" followed by two digits. Then use the
01, 02, or 04. To exit this "CH" mode click the MENU button 5 times, you will return to the
A
address mode
5. The dimmer pack is initially set to be activated by DMX address one (A001). To change this
setting make sure you are in DMX mode, this will be indicated by an "A" character in the LCD
followed by three numbers. Use the
A512).
6. Remember the DMX address tells your DMX controller what channel will activate the pack's
functions.
7. Your pack is ready to operate via DMX and the LED next to the "DMX signal" will blink.
8. You are able to change the function of each channel to be dimming or switching regardless of
the mode your pack is set to (CH:01, CH:02 or CH:04).
9. To change the channel to dimming or switching in DMX mode you will need to push the MENU
button twice so your display will show C1:S or L. At this time you are at the setting of channel 1
where S = switching and L = dimming. To change the setting of this channel just push the
button. To go to next channel push the MENU button. The display will show the next channel
C2:x. Click the
button you will return to the main DMX mode
Keep in mind that if you leave your pack in any of the sub menu categories for more than 30
seconds the pack will automatically return to the main menu Axxx.
xxx.
or
and button to change your setting. Once you reach C4 click the MENU
A
or buttons to change the setting from
buttons to select your desired DMX address (A001-
A
xxx.
xxx. Click the MENU button
5
or