CHAUVET DJ Swarm 5 FX ILS 3-in-1 Multi-Effects with Derby, Lasers, and Strobe - Manual (Page 16)

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Operation
Swarm 5 FX User Manual Rev. 5
4. Operation
This product is not designed for continual use. Make sure there are regular breaks during operation to
maximize the life of the lasers. Always disconnect the Swarm 5 FX from power when not in use.
Control Panel Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to
the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel.
Menu Map
Configuration (DMX)
The Swarm 5 FX works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer,
which is available from the Chauvet website http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/
DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf .
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX
mode uses. If the starting address is set too high, access to some of the product’s channels could be
restricted.
The Swarm 5 FX uses 9 DMX channels, which defines the highest configurable address to 504 .
For information about the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com .
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press repeatedly until d001–506 shows on the display.
2. Use or to increase or decrease the starting address.
3. Press .
Button Function
Selects an operation mode or backs out of the current menu option
Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases a selected numeric value
Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases a selected numeric value
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets a selected value into the selected function
Mode Programming Levels Description
DMX Mode d001–506 Selects the DMX starting address
Automatic
Mode
AUT_
AUT0
S 1–100
Automatic program 0 (laser, derby, strobes)
and speed
AUT1
Automatic program 1 (laser, derby) and
speed
AUT2
Automatic program 2 (laser, strobes) and
speed
AUT3
Automatic program 3 (derby, strobes) and
speed
AUT4 Automatic program 4 (derby) and speed
AUT5 Automatic program 5 (laser) and speed
AUT6 Automatic program 6 (strobes) and speed
Sound-Active
Mode
SOU_
SOU0
Sound-active program 0 (laser, derby,
strobes)
SOU1 Sound-active program 1 (laser, derby)
SOU2 Sound-active program 2 (laser, strobes)
SOU3 Sound-active program 3 (derby, strobes)
SOU4 Sound-active program 4 (derby)
SOU5 Sound-active program 5 (laser)
SOU6 Sound-active program 6 (strobes)
Slave Mode SLA Slave mode
The display will continue to blink until the fixture receives a DMX signal.