Martin EFX500 User Manual page 20

3. Use the three addressing buttons on the fixture's control panel to enter
the DMX address. The [X1] button increases the last digit in the DMX
address, the [X10] button increases the address by 10 and the [X100]
button increases the address by 100.
Fixtures remember their DMX address when they are powered off and on.
DMX co nt rol o pti on s
See also the DMX protocols starting on page 37 for an overview of DMX
commands and channels.
Control options
In DMX modes 1 and 2, the following functions can be controlled on all
models:
Strobe effect: A strobe effect with variable flash rate can be selected.
Auto trig: While in DMX mode, the Mania EFX can be remotely set to
auto trig.
Reset: All effects can be reset to their index positions from the controller
using channel 1. The reset command must be sent for 5 seconds before it
takes effect.
When a fixture is reset via DMX,
Dimming: The Mania EFX500 can be dimmed from 0% (blackout) up to
100% intensity using channel 2. All other Mania EFX fixtures can be
dimmed from 0% to 100% using the shutter on channel 1.
Gobo wheel position, rotation and music trig: The gobo wheel can be
positioned to project one of the gobos (or at blackout on the EFX500). The
gobo wheel can also be spun in either direction or set to music trig, in
which gobos change with the music beat.
Mirror dish rotation and music trig: The mirror dish can be spun in
either direction for dynamic projection effects or set to music trig.
In DMX mode 2, the following additional functions can be controlled on
two extra channels:
Macros: On the first extra channel, you can select one of twelve factory-
set macros. Macros are pre-programmed dynamic shows that use all the
fixture's effects.
Effect speed: On the second extra channel, you can either select the
speed at which effects change or select tracking. Selecting a speed allows
you to adjust fade times when using DMX controllers that do not feature
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