American DJ IMAGE 8 DMX - Manual (Page 6)

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Power Supply: This unit is available only in 120v. Before plugging
your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches the
required voltage for your American DJ
®
Image 8 DMX.™
General Operation: This fixture is designed to operate as a stand
alone, sound-active unit, or in a Master/Slave configuration. It can
also operate via DMX controller. The Image 8 DMX™ is ready to be
plugged in out of the box. There is no power switch, after plugging
the unit into a power outlet the lasers will immediately begin to cycle
through the many built in patterns (provided dipswitch #10 is in the
“ON” position, and there is an ample amount of sound to trigger the
unit). The unit comes with several built-in patterns that automatically
cycle through when the unit is operating, the patterns may not be
selected manually. If the unit does not turn on after the unit has been
plugged in, be sure the breaker has not popped and the unit is prop-
erly plugged in to a matching wall outlet. If the problem continues to
persist, please contact customer support for further instructions.
Sensitivity Knob: A sound sensitivity knob is located on the rear
of the unit. Use this knob to regulate the amount of sound it takes to
trigger the unit. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase
the units sensitivity to sound, turning the knob in a counterclockwise
direction will decrease the units sensitivity. Turning the knob com-
pletely to the counter-clockwise direction will turn off the sound-
active mode.
Operating Modes:
Universal DMX Control:
This mode allows you to use a universal
DMX-512 controller such as the American DJ
®
DMX Operator™ or
Show Designer.™
1. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 6 - 8 as well as the set-up procedures included with
your DMX controller.
2. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
3. Assign a DMX address to the unit by following the dipswitch chart
on page 15.
4. The Image 8 DMX™ uses three DMX channels. See page 14 for
detailed description of the DMX traits. Use your DMX controller to
activate the various built-in patterns.
5. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
NOTE: If running in Master/Slave configuration while using a
DMX controller, the Master unit should have all dipswitches
set to the “OFF” position. All slave units should have dipswitch
#1 set to the “ON” position.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): This mode allows a unit
to run to the beat of the music. Only use this mode when running a
single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
1. Set dipswitch #1 and #10 to the “ON” positon to activate Stand-
Alone.
2. The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the
internal microphone.
3. Use the audio sensitivity knob on the side of the unit to make
the unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity knob
in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turning the
knob in the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the fixture’s
sensitivity to sound.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active): This mode will allow
you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller.
In Master-Slave mode, the units will react to sound. In Master-Slave
operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will
react to the controlling units programs. Any unit can act as a Master
or as a Slave.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem-
ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR
connector is the output. For longer cable runs we suggest a
terminator at the last fixture.
2. Choose a unit to function as the Master and set dipswitch #10
to the “ON” position. This unit must be the first unit in line. Then
simply daisy chain the units together using XLR cables.
3. Turn dipswitch #1 to the “ON” position on the SLAVE units,
and they will react the same as the MASTER.
4. Use the sensitivity knob on the back of the master unit to make
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