AMERICAN DJ Quad Gem LED DMX [6/8] Master slave operation sound active

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Operating Modes: The Quad Gem DMX™ can operate in three

different modes. This next section will detail the differences in

the operating modes.

• Stand alone mode -

The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.

• Master/Slave mode -

You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to get a synchronized

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Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a Elation®

universal DMX-512 controller to control the chases and patterns,

dimmer and strobe. A DMX controller allows you to create unique

programs tailored to your individual needs.

1. The Quad Gem DMX™ has two DMX Channel modes. A four

channel mode and a seven channel mode. To set the channel

mode see page 8. See page 13 for detailed description of the

DMX traits.

2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures

the last fixture.

7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included

with your DMX controller.

Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active or Preset Programs):

This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music or run

an preset program. Note: Only Shows 4 and 6 are preset programs.

You must first set the unit to “Master” before you can choose your

desired show.

Quad Gem DMX™ Operation Quad Gem DMX™ Operation

1. Tap the MENU button until “SLND” is displayed, and press

4. Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until you nd your desired show,

and press ENTER. Adjust the sound sensitivity knob to make the

xture more or less sensitive to sound.

5. The optional UC3 Controller (not included) may be used to con-

trol different functions including blackout.

Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active): This function will allow

you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller. The

units will be sound activated. 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.

terminator at the last fixture.

2. On the Master unit find your desired show and set that show by

pressiing the ENTER button. Follow the instructions under

STAND-ALONE OPERATION to set your unit as “Master” and to

choose your desired show.

3. On the slave units tap the MENU button until “SLND” is dis-

played, and Press ENTER. Tap the UP and DOWN buttons to set

the unit to “Slave”.

4. The slave units will now follow the Master unit.

5. The optional UC3 Controller (not included) may be used to con-