Optima Lighting Matrix DMX PRO+ User manual

DMXPRO+
4CH DMX DIMMER PACK
USER'S MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing the Opfima Lighfing 4 channel DMX dimmer pack. To ensure
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durable and consistent performance of this product, please read these operating
instrucfions carefully and familiarize yourself with the basic operations. This unit has been
tested at the factory prior to shipping.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
• 3 pin XLR female and male connectors for DMX control
•One, two or four channel configuration option
Dimming or switching setting of any channel in DMX or manual mode
Digital display for easy setting and control
• Double output 11 Ov grounded outlet per channel
16built in preset programs
• Music
mode with sound sensitivity knob
• Full manual control over each channel in DMX or manual mode
120v 60Hz/ 230v 50Hzswitch
Rope light
connection output
• On / off main power switch
CAUTION: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt
any repairs yourself. Doing so will void the manufacturer's warranty.
In
the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact
the manufacturer or the dealer you purchase the unit from.
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
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1. 110v grounded outlets
2.
Green LED Indicators: Indicators will illuminate when corresponding channel is
activated.
3. LCD Display: This multifunction will display the setting and running mode of the
unit.
4. 11OV/220V Switch:
Make sure the switch is set to the proper voltage setting prior
to
connecting your unit to the main power and turning it on.
S. Built-In
microphone for sound control
6. Audio Sensitivity
7.
Mode Button: This button will switch the unit between "A" DMX mode "P"
program mode "C" manual mode (dimming) and "H" manual mode (switching)
8. MENU Button:
This button will activate different functions in DMX mode, program
mode or manual mode.
9. ... Button: This button will increase the value of the function you are controlling.
10.TButton:
This button will decrease the value of the function you are controlling.
11.Power Cord:
Make sure the unit is set to the proper voltage setting prior to
connecting your unit to the main power and turning it on.
12.Power Switch:
This switch controls the unit's main power.
13.DMX Input: This connector allows the input of DMX control signal.
14.DMX Output:
This connector allows the output of DMX control signal to the next
DMX
device.
1S. ROPE LIGHT Connector
16.Fuse: F 5A 250V 5X20mmX4PCS
OPERATION
The unit has four working modes:
1. DMX mode as a single channel. two channel or four channel Dimmer or
switching pack.LED next to A will
be on.
2.
4-channel chaser in auto mode or music mode. LED next to Pwill be on.
3.
Manual dimming of any channel .LED next to C will be on.
4.
Manual ON and OFFof any channel.LED next to H will be on.
POWER SUPPLY
Before plugging your unit to the main power please make sure
the source voltage in your area matches the required voltage
for your device. Because line voltage may vary from venue to
venue,
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DMX MODE A 001 -512:
{The LED next to the letter "A" on the display willturn ON)
In this mode you will be able to use your pack as a DMX dimmer or switching pack. This
function will allow you to turn ON / OFFor control the intensity ofanon-DMX fixture with
the use of a DMX controller. You are able to set your dimmer /switching pack to
function as a 1,2, or 4 channel DMX pack, which means you can combine the output
functions.
DMX Operation
1. Connect a DMX controller to your dimmer pack via the 3-pin XLR connector.
2. Connect your lighting fixture to any of the four power sockets on the front of the
pack.
3. Decide if you are going to use your dimmer pack as 1,2, or 4 channel pack.
This function allows you to:
a. CH:Ol Controls the output to all four outlets with one DMX channel.
b. CH:02 Group outlet channels one and two and channels three and four.
The first group will be controlled by one DMX channel and the second
group by another; this gives the pack a DMX value of two.
c. CH:04 This isthe default setting. Each channel is controlled by a individual
DMX channel (all channels are set to dimming mode).
4. To change the packs function mode, be sure you are in DMX mode Axxx. Click
the MENU button to select "CH" followed by two digits. Then use the .&. or T
buttons to change the setting from 01,02, or 04. To exit this "CH" mode click the
MENU button 5 times, you will return to the address mode Axxx.
5. The dimmer pack isinitially set to be activated by DMX address one (A001). To
change this setting make sure you are in DMX mode, this will be indicated by an
"A" character in the LCD followed by three numbers. Usethe.&. orT buttons to
select your desired DMX address (AOO 1-A512).
6. Remember the DMX address tells your DMX controller what channel will activate
the pack's functions.
7. Your pack is ready to operate via DMX and the LED next to the "DMX signal" will
blink.
8. You are able to change the function of each channel to be dimming or
switching regardless of the mode your pack isset to (CH:01, CH:02 or CH:04).
9. To change the channel to dimming or switching in DMX mode you will need to
push the MENU button twice so your display will show Cl:5 or L.At this time you
are at the setting of channell where 5=switching and L= dimming. To change
the setting of this channel just push the.&. or T button. To go to next channel
push the MENU button. The display will show the next channel C2:x. Click the .&.
and T button to change your setting. Once you reach C4 click the MENU
button you will return to the main DMX mode Axxx.
Kee p- in mind that if y. ou leave y'our Rack in any'of the sub menu categories for more
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than 30 seconds the Rack willautomatically return to the main menu Axxx.
CHASE MODE uP" 01 -16
{The LED next to the letter "P" on the display willturn ON}
Choose this mode only when you want the device to act as a 4-channel chaser. This
device has 16 built-in programs. You can select to run any of these programs and
control the chase speed (SP:01-99), the light output (dOOO-lOO) dimming or music mode
(Ee: FF or ON).
1. Connect your lighting fixture to any of the four channel power sockets on the
pack. Keep in mind that if you connect lights on the same channel they will turn
on
at the same time.
2. Use the MODE button to select chase mode: Chase mode is indicated on LCD
display as "P"
followed by numbers 01-16. "P" stands for Program Applied. If an
"A" appears in the LCD display, you are in DMX mode, "A" stands for address.
3. Once you have selected the chase program, use the MENU button to select your
desired function:
SP - This function will control the speed your chase will run, minimum 01 maximum
99.
d -
This function will control the light intensity of your program, 000 minimum 100
maximum (In d mode you will control the intensity of all 4 channels in an equal
way).
EC-this will set your program to music mode ON or automatic mode FF. (In
music
mode you will need to set the microphone sensitivity to your preference).
4. You will be able to change the program, chase speed, light intensity or music
mode setting by selecting the up Aor down
T
button (All values will loop so
once you reach the maximum value the next value will be the lowest or vise
versa) .
Keep in mind that if you leave your pack in any of the sub menu categories for more
than 30 seconds the
J:1ack willautomatically,return to the main menu P:xx.
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Manual dimming mode C:Ol-04:
(The LED next to the letter "C" on the display will turn ON)
In this mode you will be able to dim any of the 4 channels manually. Click the
MODE button until you get to the "C" mode. Select the channel you would like
to
control by clicking the" or T
button. Once you reach the desired channel click the MENU button and the
display will show
the current manual dimming value for the selected channel
dxxx. Push the .. or Tto change the intensity of the light connected to this
channel. Keep in mind that you will be able to loop thru the value 000 - 100just
by
holding or clicking the.. or T button.
Once you are in the dxxx mode and would like to control your next channel,
click the MENU button. That will get you back to the C:xx mode. Select the
desired
channel with the" or T button and then click the MENU button that will
bring you to the
dxxx mode and you will be able to control the light intensity.
Ifyou do not
change any value in the dxxx mode for more than 30 seconds the
unitwill return to the main menu C:xx
Manual ON / OFF mode H:Ol-04:
(The LED next to the letter "H" on the display will turn ON)
In this mode you will be able to turn any of the channels ON and OFFmanually.
Click the
mode button until you get to the "H" mode: select the channel you
would like to control by clicking the" orT button. Once you reach the desired
channel. click the menu button and the display will show the current mode for
the selected channel H:On or H:OFF. To control the light connected to that
channel. click the" button to turn it ON or the T button to turn it Off. Once you
are in the ON or OFF mode and would like to control your next channel. just click
the
menu button and you will be back at the channel control mode H:xx.
If you do not change any value In the ON or OFF mode for more than 30 seconds
the unitwillreturnto the main menu
H:xx
Toexit back to the DMX mode just click the mode button.
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DISPLAY FLOWCHART
•T•T
MODE MENU
Axxx
001-512
loop
CH:xx
1-2-4 loop
C1:x
Lor S
C2:x
Lor S
C3:x
Lor S
C4:x
Lor S
001-512
Axxx
loop
P:xx
01-161000
SP:xx
01-991000
000-100
dxxx
loop
EC:xx
FF or ON
II
P:xx
01-16100p
000-100
C:xx
01-04 loop
d:xxx
loop
ON or
H:xx
01-04 loop
OFF ON or OFF
Axxx
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