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Overview
Overview
A DMX source, such as a second lighting computer or a manual desk can be connected to
the Sabre.
DMX input controls conventional channels, spots, operates Macros, and submasters
playback devices.
DMX input for channels and spots is integrated into the main console output. This is a
useful tool when plotting.
Two Macros with different execution thresholds can be assigned to each DMX input
channel.
Configuring the System for DMX Input
To use DMX input you must configure the system to recognize DMX.
You are required to enter the number of DMX input channels to Special Numbers, E. The
number is the total DMX input divided by 4. Example: if the DMX input source is a 40
fader manual board, enter the number 10 .DMX input controls channels when the number
entered for special Number E is less than 129. DMX input controls DMX protocol moving
devices when 129 is entered. This is applicable to moving lights from DMX connector 1
only.
Example: Assume that the DMX input is being used to control moving lights that employ
12 DMX channels each. DMX input channel 1 controls channel 1 of spot 1, DMX input
channel 2 controls operate channels 2 of spot 1, and so on. DMX input channel 13
controls channel 1 of spot 2, DMX input channel 14 controls channel 2 of spot 2, and so
on.
Keypresses
1. Go to Service Tools.
2. Press F3 Config Sys.
3. Enter the password.
4. Press F5 Special Numbers.
5. Move the cursor to E -DMX
Input.
6. Enter the number of the DMX
input.
7. Press F6 Enter & Exit
8. Turn off Sabre and switch
back on.
9. Press F1 Cold Start
Sabre
Results/Comments
The Special Numbers are displayed.
Consult the explanation above.
The main Config Sys menu is displayed.
Sabre now boots up. After major changes in
the system configuration it is recommended to
restart the system.
The system exits Service Tools and comes up
in editor mode.
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