ColorVerse Broadcast xlr User manual

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The is a compact and reliable solution when wireless DMX is needed. Designed for the
professional lighting director, musician, DJ or anyone who needs the convenience and practicality of wireless
DMX. Programming the operating channel is as easy as choosing one of seven colors with the recessed dip
switch. The operating channel will auto-store for future use.
Operating at a frequency of 2.4G, the internal software will auto-seek the cleanest frequency and lock
automatically based on the current operating conditions. The system will operate effectively at a distance of up to
900 ft line of sight. Obstructed use will limit the range to some degree.
ou can use up to seven transmitters each operating on its own channel, with its own
subset of receivers.
See of possible operating
configurations.
If you choose to use this system with a DMX optical splitter, you can control an almost unlimited number of DMX
channels within your lighting network (
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You can use a single transmitter with an unlimited number of receivers. A minimum of one
transmitter and one receiver is required for operation. page 3 and 4 for diagrams
see page 3 and 4 for diagrams).
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Transmitter
Receiver
Compact and reliable design
Frequency jumping 2.4Ghz Wireless DMX system with 512 channels and 7 groups
Transmission band: 2.4Ghz ISM (2.4-2.525Ghz)
Up to 300 meter (appx 900 ft) transmission (line-of-sight)
Up to 7 systems can operate simultaneously
One transmitter can communicate with unlimited receivers
7-color LED channel groups
Channels: 512
Frequency Groups: 7
Transmitter power: 20dBm
Receiver sensitivity: -94dBm
Power Supply: 5VDC, 500mA (adaptor included)
IP20 Waterproof Rating - Indoor Use Only
FEATURES & SPECS:

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BROADCAST XLR™WIRELESS DMX SYSTEM
To ensure that the transmitter and receiver sync properly, it is recommended to power
up the devices in this order.
TRANSMITTER: FIRST, power up the transmitter. C
the included power adapter into a 120V outlet.
onnect the mini-power plug into
the power input hole of the broadcast xlr™ transmitter body (see image at bottom of
page), then plug When you first supply
power to the transmitter, the status LED will glow solid Red (assuming the color
channel has not been changed, see chapter “Changing color channel group”).
SUPPLY DMX SIGNAL: Plug the transmitter (male XLR tip) into the controller’s DMX
output connector. Now, call up a lighting scene which will send DMX signal to the
transmitter. This will initiate the transmitter to seek a clear channel and attempt to sync
to the receiver(s).
POWER UP RECEIVERS: Now, power up the receiver (with supplied power adapter)
and plug the receiver into the DMX input of your lighting fixture(s). The receiver(s)
should auto-sync with the transmitters and start “listening” for a wireless signal and
begin normal operation.
You can control a single fixture, or a group of fixtures with one receiver. See diagram
on next page for reference.
BLINKING LED INDICATORS: When under normal operation, the transmitter will
blink Red, and the receivers will blink Green. If either is a solid color, it indicates there
is a problem. See troubleshooting page in this manual.
The transmitter status LED will blink RED slowly until communication is established
with the receiver(s). Once synced up, the LED indicator will blink rapidly. The status
LED on the receiver(s) will blink GREEN slowly until communication is established.
Once synced up, the LED indicator will blink rapidly.
LED Color Channel Indicator
Recessed Channel Selector Button
Power Supply Input
Included AC Power Adapter
Female XLR Receiver
Male XLR Transmitter
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Antenna with swivel ability
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The broadcast XLR is capable of operating within 7 different channel groups. However,
If you are experiencing problems on the default channel (Red). Follow the directions below to change the color channel
group.
If you need to operate additional transmitters you will need to change the color channel groups.
NOTE: You cannot use more than one transmitter for assinged to the same color group. For example, 2 transmitters cannot
operate both on the “Red” color channel group. Only 1 transmitter, per color channel group, for a total of up to 7 transmitters.
For more info on this, see the chapter “Multiple Transmitter Options”.
under normal operating conditions it
will not be necessary to change the color channel group. The 7 optional color channel groups are:
GROUP 1: RED (default)
GROUP 2: GREEN
GROUP 3: YELLOW
GROUP 4: BLUE
GROUP 5: MAGENTA (Purple)
GROUP 6: CYAN (Light Blue)
GROUP 7: WHITE
However, you can use unlimited number of receivers
per transmitter. For example, If your transmitter is on the “Red” channel, you assign 10 (or more) receivers to “Red”.
COLOR CHANNEL GROUPS
CHANGING THE COLOR CHANNEL GROUP
To change the color channel group, follow these steps:
You must unplug your transmitter from the DMX controller and unplug your
receiver(s) from the lighting fixtures before you change the color channel
groups. Once unplugged, the status indicator will glow a solid color to indicate
the current group for which it is assigned.
Using a small tool such as a 2mm alan key, press the recessed switch
repeatedly to choose 1 of 7 available channel color groups. You must choose
the same color channel group for the transmitter and all receivers (used within
that group) for operation to occur. For example, if you choose the color
channel group “Magenta” for the transmitter, you must choose “Magenta” for all
receivers that will “Listen” to that transmitter.
After you have matched all receivers to your transmitter’s channel color group,
follow normal operational steps as described on page 3 of this manual to
resume operation.
See the list in paragraph 1 above to see available groups.
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Unplug before changing
color channel group
Color Status LED

Transmitter
Receiver 2
Receiver 3
Below are examples of how you can use your wireless system using a single transmitter. Remember that your color
channel on the transmitter must match the color on the all receivers. One transmitter can be used with unlimited
receivers.
SINGLE TRANSMITTER SYSTEM OPTIONS
DMX Optical Splitter input
DMX Optical Splitter outputs (additional fixture chains)
Receiver 1
Controller
Receiver 1 is connected to a single fixture.
Receiver 2 is to a chain of multiple fixtures.connected
Receiver 3 is to an 8-channel DMX Optical Splitter which is capable of sending DMX data toconnected
Receiver 1 is sending DMX data to a single fixture.
Receiver 2 is sending DMX data to a chain of multiple fixtures.
Receiver 3 is sending DMX data to an 8 channel DMX Optical Splitter which is capable of sending DMX data to 8
individual chains. Each chain can run up to 16 fixtures. So you can see how receiver 3 is capable of controlling up to
128 fixtures (8 chains x 16 fixtures).
Please note that we recommend to keep your DMX chains to fewer than 16 fixtures. This is due to DMX signal
degradation over the network.
8 individual chains. Each chain can run up to 16 fixtures. So you can see how receiver 3 is
capable of controlling up to 128 fixtures (8 chains x 16 fixtures).
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Note:l The transmitter and receiver must be on the same color channel group. See chapter “Color Channel groups”
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The broadcast xlr™wireless dmx system allows you to use up to 7 transmitters within one show. Consider the
drawing below, you may need to use multiple DMX controllers or dual / quad universes within one show (each
universe will need one transmitter). When using more than one transmitter, make sure that the corresponding
receivers are color matched to its respective transmitter. See the drawings below for reference.
Controller
Transmitter (Red)
Controller
Transmitter (Blue)
Dual Universe Controller
Transmitter (Green)
Transmitter (Magenta)
Receiver 1 (Red)
Receiver 2 (Red)
Receiver 3 (Red)
Receiver 1 (Blue)
Receiver 2 (Blue)
Receiver 3 (Blue)
Receiver 1 (Green)
Receiver 2 (Green)
Receiver 3 (Green)
Receiver 1 (Magenta)
Receiver 2 (Magenta)
Receiver 3 (Magenta)
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
Receiver
DMX
From the
controller
Below is another useful application of how to use your wireless system. In this example, your transmitter and
receiver are simply acting as a wireless jumper cable within your existing DMX fixture chain. You can continue the
wireless chain by adding more transmitters/receivers but remember to group each pair by unique color groups.
ONE SHOW WITH MULTIPLE CONTROLLERS
MULTIPLE TRANSMITTER OPTIONS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLID LED (no blinking)
This mode indicates the transmitter/receiver is not detecting DMX signal. Check to make sure your controller is
connected and is activating a scene (sending DMX signal).
Slow Blinking LED (at intervals of approximately 1 second)
This mode indicates the transmitter/receiver(s) are not synced. See remedies below for proper syncing.
Fast Blinking LED (at intervals of approximately 1/2 second)
Under normal operation, the transmitter will quicky blink red, and the receiver will quickly blink green. This mode
indicates the transmitter/receiver(s) are on the same color channel (group) and are properly synced. Your DMX
network should be operating correctly under this mode. If your fixtures are not responding under this mode, there
may be another problem aside from your wireless system. Refer to the manuals for your controller/fixtures.
CHECK THAT THE TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER(S) ARE ALL ON THE SAME ‘COLOR CHANNEL’:
To do this, you must unplug the devices from the DMX chain (fixtures and controller) to check that the colors match.
By default, the devices blink red/green during normal operation when connected. For this reason you must unplug
the devices from the DMX chain, and check to see which ‘Color Channel Group’ each device is on. The device
‘Color Channel Group’ will glow solid (red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, cyan, white) when unplugged from the DMX
chain. Both the receiver and transmitter should be on the same ‘Color Channel Group’. See page 3 of this manual to
set the color channel.
SYNC ISSUE:
If the transmitter and receiver(s) have trouble syncing, follow this procedure in this exact order.
- Unplug receiver(s) from the DMX fixture(s)
- Power off all receiver(s)
- Power on the transmitter first
- Activate a scene using your DMX controller (this will tell the transmitter to start “broadcasting”
DMX data)
- Power on the receiver(s), this will allow the receivers to “listen” to the transmitter
- Now plug the receivers back into the fixtures
The transmitter should blink red, and the receiver should blink green to indicate proper sync.
LINE OF SIGHT:
If the line of sight for the transmitter/receiver antenna is blocked, the performance may be
affected.
Try this. Connect a short DMX cable from the controller output to the transmitter. Elevate the
height of the transmitter to reduce obstruction of signal (due to audience, equip, etc). Do the
same for the receivers if the antenna is blocked from line of site of the transmitter.
LED INDICATOR LEGEND:
Transmitter
Elevate the transmitter
DMX cable
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