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DMX Operation
Press the MODE button to view the DMX address setting rnenu:
The DMX Channel functions are:
Channel 1:
Rainbow
Channel 2:
Red (0-255)
Channel 3:
Green (0-255)
Channel 4:
Blue (0-255)
Channel 5:
Strobe (1-20HZ)
Channel 6:
Sound-active/ Audio sensitivity
There are 8 modes of self-running programs (0-220) and 1 sound-active program (241-255) in Channel 6.
Chase 1:
1-30
Chase 2:
31-60
Chase 3:
61-90
Chase 4:
91-120
Chase 5:
121-150
Chase 6:
151-180
Chase 7:
181-210
Chase 8:
211-240
Sound-Active: 241-255
The Pixel Drive 30 will automatically detect the presence of a DMX signal.
IF a DMX signal is present, the front panel LED display will blink.
In order to receive a DMX signal, the Pixel Drive 30 must be attached to a DMX controller by a 3-pin DMX
cable and the DMX controller must be turned on.
To mix RGB color using DMX, Channel 1 (Rainbow) must be off (0).
When programming your own DMX sequences, note that Channel 6 must be off (0) to avoid activating
Sound-active mode during playback.
The Octopod system can operate as a 48-, 24-, 12- or 6- channel DMX fixture. Select DMX Mode 1, 2, 3 or
4 as described on the facing page.
Select the DMX starting address for the Pixel Drive 30 using the
UP and DOWN buttons.
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