CHAUVET DJ Swarm Wash FX ILS Derby, Wash, Laser, Strobe, Multi-Effects Fixture - Manual (Page 19)

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Operation
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 Wash FX ILS 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
Refer to the Swarm Wash FX ILS product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.
Configuration (DMX)
The Swarm Wash FX ILS 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 .
DMX Personality and 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 Wash FX ILS uses up to 18 DMX channels in the 18Ch mode, which defines the highest
configurable address to 495 .
The Swarm Wash FX ILS uses 2 DMX channels in the 2-Ch mode, which defines the highest configurable
address to 511 .
For information about the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com .
To select the DMX personality and starting address, do the following:
1. Press repeatedly until 2-Ch or 18Ch shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use or to increase or decrease the starting address, from d 1–511 .
4. 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
2-Ch d 1–511 4-channel DMX mode
18Ch d 1–495 18-channel DMX mode
Automatic
program
P-- P 1–15
FAdE
Automatic programs (see Programs )
SnAP
Program speed S-- S 1–99 Automatic program speed
Sound-active
program
Snd Sn 1–15 Sound-active programs (see Programs )
ILS mode iLS iLS1–4 Sets ILS mode
Infrared SEt
on
Enables/disables infrared control
oFF
The display will continue to blink until the fixture receives a DMX signal.