Event Bar Q4
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1. Blackout or Last State will be dis played Choose an operating mode you would like the unit to start up in when power is applied or the DMX signal is lost e Master Slave If the DMX signal is lost or power is applied the unit will automatically go into Master Slave mode Blackout If the DMX signal is lost or power is applied the unit will automatically go into stand by mode e Last State If the DMX signal is lost the fixture will stay in the last DMX set up If power is applied and this mode is set the unit will automatically go into the last DMX set up 3 Press ENTER to confirm your desired set up Back Light With this function you can make the back ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 11 Event Bar Q4 light automatically turn off after one minute 1 Press the MENU button until Back Light is displayed press ENTER 2 Either ON or OFF will now be displayed Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select ON to keep the backlight on at all times or OFF to allow the backlight to turn off after 2 minutes Press any button to turn the backlight on again 3 Press ENTER to confirm System Menu Auto Test This function will run a self test program 1 Press the MENU button until Auto Test is displayed press ENTER 2 The fixture will now run a self test Press the MENU button to exit Pan Inverse Pan Inversion 1 Press the ME2. Rev 3 14 User Instructions 2013 ADJ Products LLC all rights reserved Information specifications diagrams images and instructions herein are subject to change without notice ADJ Products LLC logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ADJ Products LLC Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged All non ADJ Products LLC brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ADJ Products LLC and all affiliated companies hereby dis claim any and all liabilities for property equipment building and electrical damages injuries to any persons and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document and or as a result of the improper unsafe unsufficient and negligent as sembly installation rigging and operation of this product Europe Energy Saving Notice Energy Saving Matters EuP 2009 125 EC Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment Please turn off all electrical products when they are not in use To avoid power consumption in idle mode disconnect all electrical equipment from power when not in
3. LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 15 Event Bar Q4 UC3 Control Event Bar Q4 12 Channel Mode Value Function Stand by Blackout the unit 1 Synchronous Strobe Show mode Show speed ee PAN aT 7 Function 2 Two light Strobe 1 4 1 3 3 COLOR Show Led on Sound Off LED Blinking 18255 _ 255 ee See page 19 for colors values H 255 cc HEAD 2 Event Bar Q4 1 Channel Mode 6 COLOR 0 15 OFF Raided Value Function 16 255 COLORS See page 19 for colors values SHOWS 7 0 255 PAN HEAD 3 0 7 BLACKOUT 8 0 255 TILT HEAD 3 8 37 SHOW 1 9 COLOR 38 67 SHOW 2 0 15 OFF 68 97 SHOW 3 a 255 _ COLORS See page 19 for colors values 98 127 SHOW 4 10 0 255 PAN HEAD 4 128 157 SHOW 5 0 255 TILT HEAD 4 158 187 SHOW 6 12 COLOR 188 217 SHOW 7 0 15 OFF 218 247 SHOW 8 16 255 COLORS See page 19 for colors values 248 255 RANDOM SHOW Note All shows are sound active when a music source is pres ent ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 16 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 17 14 Channel Mode Function PAN HEAD 1 TILT HEAD 1 Event Bar Q4 0 255 0 255 3 0 15 16 255 Q 255 0 255 TILT HEAD 2 0 15 16 255 7 V 0o25 To a ea 15 16 255 COLORS See 0 255 0 255 TILT HEAD 4 12 COLOR 0 15 OFF 16 255 COLORS See page 19 for colors values PAN HEAD 4
4. port a weight of 10 times the unit s weight Also always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of the unit when installing the fixture The equipment must be installed by a professional and it must be installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people s grasp Event Bar Q4 Fuse Replacement First unplug the power Locate and remove the unit s power cord Once the cord has been removed located the fuse holder located inside the power socket Insert a flat head screw driver into the power socket and gently pry out the fuse holder Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one The fuse holder has a built in sock et for a spare fuse be sure not to confuse the spare fuse with active fuse ADJ Products LLCs www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 20 Event Bar Q4 Cleaning Fixture Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates l e smoke fog residue dust dew In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity and crisp out put 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out side casing Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill Clean the external optics and mirror with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20
5. INS 2 Short range beam ceiling hanging INS 3 Front range beam for truss or wall mounting 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired installation setting is displayed and press ENTER to confim Sound State In this mode the unit will run in sound active mode 1 Press the MENU button until Sound State is displayed press ENTER 2 Either On or Off will now be displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to toggle between On and Off 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection the press and hold the MENU button to activate ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 10 Event Bar Q4 System Menu Sound Sense In this mode you can adjust the sound sensitivity of the sound active mode 1 Press the MENU button until Sound Sense is displayed press ENTER 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity level The sensitivity level can be adjusted between 0 the lowest and 100 most sensitive 3 Press ENTER to set you desired level DMX State This mode can be used as a precaution mode that in case the DMX signal is lost the operating mode chosen in the setup is the running mode the fixture will go into when the DMX signal is lost You can also set this as the operating mode you would like the unit to return to when power is applied 1 Press the MENU button until DMX State is displayed press ENTER 2 Either Master Slave
6. MASTER DIMMER 0 100 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 18 Event Bar Q4 Color Macros 0 15 16 31 32 47 48 63 64 79 80 95 96 111 112 127 128 143 144 159 160 175 176 191 192 207 208 223 224 239 240 255 COLOR MACROS OFF RED GREEN BLUE WHITE RED GREEN RED BLUE RED WHITE GREEN BLUE GREEN WHITE BLUE WHITE RED GREEN BLUE RED GREEN WHITE RED BLUE WHITE GREEN BLUE WHITE RED GREEN BLUE WHITE ADJ Products LLCs www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 19 Event Bar Q4 Power Cord Daisy Chain With this feature you can connect the fixtures to one another using the IEC input and output sockets The quantity that can be connected is 6 fixtures maximum for 120V and 10 fixtures maxi mum for 240V After the maximum fixtures has been reached you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fix tures DO NOT mix fixtures Event Bar Q4 Installation The Event Bar Q4 is fully operational in two different mounting posi tions hanging upside down from a ceiling or trussing or attached to a sturdy tripod stand The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp not provided affixing it to the mounting bracket that is pro vided with the unit Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating Always ensure that the struc ture to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to sup
7. NU button until Pan Inverse is displayed press ENTER Either Normal or Inverse will be displayed 2 To activate the Pan inversion press the UP or DOWN buttons until Inverse is displayed press ENTER to confim To deacti vate Pan inversion select Normal and press Enter Tilt Inverse Tilt Inversion 1 Press the MENU button until Tilt Inverse is displayed press ENTER Either Normal or Inverse will be displayed 2 To activate the Tilt inversion press the UP or DOWN buttons until Inverse is displayed press ENTER to confim To deacti vate Tilt inversion select Normal and press Enter ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 12 Event Bar Q4 System Menu Fixture Hours With this function you can display the running time of the unit 1 Press the MENU button until Fixture Hours is displayed press ENTER 2 The running time of the fixture will now be displayed Press MENU to exit Software Version This will display the software ver sion 1 Press the MENU button until Software Version is displayed Press the ENTER button and the software vesion will be dis played 2 Press the MENU button to leave this function Reset Use this function to reset the unit 1 Press the MENU button until Reset is displayed press ENTER 2 The fixture will now reset ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instructi
8. anual Page 7 Event Bar Q4 System Menu 1 DMX Address 512 1Chan 12Chan 14Chan Channel Mode m Master Slave Mode Slave1 Slave2 Show0 Show Mode Show8 m INS 1 Install Mode INS 3 On Sound State Off MENU Sound Sense 0 100 Master Slave DMX State Blackout _ Last State On Back Light Off Auto Test Norma Pan Inverse Inverse Norma Tilt Inverse Inverse m Fixture Hours Software Version ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 8 Event Bar Q4 System Menu DMX Address Set the DMX Address 1 Press the MENU button until DMX Addresss is displayed press ENTER 2 X will now be displayed X represents the displayed address Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired address 3 Press ENTER to confirm and then press and hold the MENU button for at least three seconds to assign Channel Mode This will let you select your desired DMX Channel mode 1 Press the MENU button until Channel Mode is displayed press ENTER 2 X Chan will
9. ctrical shock and fire in case of an internal short Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the cover under any conditions There are no user serviceable parts inside Never operate this unit when it s cover is removed Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation Allow about 6 15cm between this device and a wall Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product out doors voids all warranties Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep tacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 21 for cleaning details Heat This fixture should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance B The appliance has been exposed to rain or water C The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance ADJ Products LLC www adj com E
10. days 4 Clean the internal optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 30 60 days 5 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Event Bar Q4 om Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter with solutions No light output from the unit 1 Be sure the external fuse has not blown The fuse is located on the rear panel of the unit 2 Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated ADJ Products LLCs www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 21 Event Bar Q4 Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY A ADJ Products LLC hereby warrants to the original purchaser ADJ Products LLC products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase see specific warranty period on reverse This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number RA before sending back the product please contact ADJ Products LLC Service Department at 800 322 6337 Send the pro duct only to the ADJ Products LLC factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service i
11. eturned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of pur chase invoice Please contact ADJ customer support for a R A num ber Event Bar Q4 Handling Precautions Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact ADJ Products LLC During operation the housing may become hot Avoid touching the unit with bare hands while in use General Instructions Warranty Registration ADJ Products LLC will not accept any liability for any resulting dam ages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthor ized modification to this unit ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 3 Event Bar Q4 Safety Precautions For Your Own Personal Safety Please Read and Understand This Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate This Unit To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit rain or moisture Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord This prong is used to reduce the risk of ele
12. for any comments or suggestions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 323 582 3322 Fax 323 832 9142 E mail support americandj com Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Warning This may cause severe eye damage Avoid looking directly into the light source at all times ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 2 Event Bar Q4 To optimize the performance of this product please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference Event Bar Q4 Features 3 DMX Channel Modes 1 Channel Mode 12 Channel Mode amp 14 Channel Mode 3 Operating Modes Show Mode Sound Active amp DMX Control 8 Built In Shows UC3 Controller Compatible Sold Separately Digital Display for Address and Function Setting Power Cord Daisy Chain See page 20 Omega Bracket for Truss Mounting Built In Mount for a lighting stand Stand Sold Separately Event Bar Q4 The Event Bar Q4 carries a 2 year 730 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and war ranty You may also register your product online at www adj com All r
13. ited Warranty Such as Special Effect Lighting Intelligent Lighting UV lighting Strobes Fog Machines Bubble Machines Mirror Balls Par Cans Trussing Lighting Stands etc excluding LED and lamps e Laser Products 90 Day Limited Warranty L E D Products 2 year 730 days Limited Warranty excluding motors PCB boards and power supplies which have a 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty and batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty Only the L E D s carry a 3 year warranty ADJ Products LLCs www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 22 Event Bar Q4 Specifications Model Event Bar Q4 Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz LEDs 4 x 10W CREE Quad RGBW LEDs Beam Angle 5 Degrees Power Consumption 89W Fuse TA Power Cord Daisy Chain 6 Fixtures Max 120V 10 Fixtures Max 230V 41 L x 4 25 W x 10 75 H 1040mm x 103mm x 270mm Weight 29 Lbs 11 kgs Colors RGBW Duty Cycle None DMX 3 DMX Channel Modes 1 Channel Mode 12 Channel Mode amp 14 Channel Mode Sound Active Yes Working Position Any Safe Secure Position Warranty 2 Year 730 days Dimensions Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a automatic volt age switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source ADJ Product
14. ncluding parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty ADJ Products LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instru ment is sent it must be shipped in it s original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product ADJ Products LLC shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which ADJ Products LLC concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products LLC if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintnance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above ADJ Products LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of ADJ Products LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts a
15. negative i i I 1 I 1 1 Li 4 3 Hot 3 Hot Pin 3 Data True positive Special Note Line Termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 90 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a cable terminator ADJ part number Z DMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems O and interference It is always advisable A p to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture Figure 4 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 6 Event Bar Q4 Set Up 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In C ee Ta ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction M
16. now be displayed X represents the displayed DMX channel mode Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired Channel mode 3 Press ENTER to confirm Slave Mode This will let you set your unit as a master or slave in a master slave configuration 1 Press the MENU button until Slave Mode is displayed press ENTER Either Master Slave 1 or Slave 2 will be displayed 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired setting is displayed and press ENTER to confim NOTE In a Master Slave configuration you can set one fixture to Master and then set the next fixture to Slave 2 the fixtures will now have contrast movement to each other ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 9 Event Bar Q4 System Menu Show Mode Show modes 0 8 Factory programs Show mode can run with or without sound active mode active 1 Press the MENU button until Show Mode is displayed press ENTER 2 Show X will now be displayed X representing a number between 0 8 Programs 1 8 are factory programs while Show 0 is random mode Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired show Install Mode This mode allows you to control the beam spread of the fixture 1 Press the MENU button until Install Mode is displayed press ENTER Either INS 1 INS 2 or INS 3 will be dis played INS 1 Long range beam ceiling hanging
17. on Manual Page 13 Event Bar Q4 Home Position Adjust cane Offset P1 T1 P2 Offset T2 i Offset Offset TS P4 T4 E E With this function you can adjust and set the fixtures home position 1 Press the ENTER button for at least 3 seconds to enter into offset mode 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons until you find the moving head you would like to adjust and press ENTER The display will begin to flash 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust to your desired home position Once you have found your desired position press the ENTER button to set and save or press the MENU button to return to return to offset functions without any changes If you do not press any buttons for 8 seconds the fixture will return to the offset functions automatically ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 14 Event Bar Q4 Universal DMX Control Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a Elation universal DMX 512 controller to create unique programs tai lored to your individual needs 1 The Event Bar Q4 has three DMX channel modes To set the DMX channel mode see page 9 See pages 16 18 for the DMX modes amp traits 2 To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures on pages 5 7 as well as the set up specifications that are includ ed with your DMX controller Use the controller s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits This will allow you to create
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19. ssigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Operation The Event Bar Q4 has 3 DMX channel modes 1 channel mode 12 channel mode amp 14 channel mode The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the rear of the bar Your unit and your DMX controller require a approved DMX 512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data output We recom mend Accu Cable DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard 110 120 Ohm shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split Figure 1 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Event Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 5 Event Bar Q4 Set Up Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior COMMON Figure 2 XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket XLR Pin Configuration J Li Li I I i i 1 1 Ground 1 2 Cold 2 Cold n i o 1 Ground Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Data Compliment
20. t the sole discretion of ADJ Products LLC All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after August 15 2012 and bear indentifying marks to that effect E ADJ Products LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by ADJ Products LLC in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall ADJ Products LLC be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to ADJ Products LLC Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS e Lighting Products 1 year 365 days Lim
21. use Thank you Event Bar Q4 General Information Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Event Bar Q4 by ADJ Products LLC Every Event Bar Q4 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your fixture for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our toll free customer support number for fur ther instructions Please do not return this unit to your dealer without contacting customer support first Introduction The Event Bar Q4 is DMX intelligent 4 head moving pinspot LED fixture The Event Bar Q4 has 3 DMX Modes 1 Channel DMX Mode 12 Channel Mode and 14 Channel Mode The fixture has three operating modes sound active mode show mode or DMX con trolled The Event Bar Q4 can only be run as a stand alone unit or in Master Slave configuration This unit is suitable for theaters studios retail stores and other similar locations For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the light projections Customer Support ADJ Products LLC provides a toll free cus tomer support line to provide help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www adj com
22. vent Bar Q4 Instruction Manual Page 4 Event Bar Q4 Set Up Power Supply The ADJ Event Bar Q4 contains an automatic volt age switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage this unit can be plugged in anywhere DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal pro tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix ture DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a sin gle controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX com pliant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA a
23. your own programs Follow the instructions on page 9 to set the DMX address 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 Event Bar Q4 Master Slave Configuration Master Slave Configuration This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller The units will be sound activated 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 1 Using approved DMX data cables daisy chain your units together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units Remember 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 termina tor at the last fixture 2 Set the Master unit to the Master setting following the instructions on page 9 After you have designated the Master set the unit to your desired operating mode 3 On the slave units press the MENU button until Slave Mode is displayed and Press ENTER Choose either Slave 1 or Slave 2 and press ENTER See page 9 for more info 4 The slave units will now follow the Master unit o o o ADJ Products
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