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4. Operating Instructions 10 7/20/2010 5:31 PM

Configuring the Starting Address

Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for

control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a

fixture that uses seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read

data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose the starting addresses for

each fixture so that the channels used do not overlap. In addition, you should note the starting

address selected for future reference.

The SlimPAR™ 38 uses seven or three DMX channels. If this is your first time using DMX, we

recommend reading the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”.

DMX Operation

This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must

set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended

that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.

1. Press <MENU> until or appears on the LED screen.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired DMX address ( ~ ).

Master/Slave (Standalone Operating Modes)

This is the operating mode which will allow one fixture to act as the “master” and control all of the

other “slave” fixtures. You must set both the master and the slave(s) fixtures to the correct mode

for this operation.

Master Settings:

1. Connect the fixtures with DMX cables, as shown in the “Fixture Linking” section.

2. Use any one of the standalone modes for the master unit.

This includes: , , and

Slave Settings:

1. Press <MENU> until or appears on the LED screen.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, set the DMX address to .

4. Press <ENTER>.

Although any fixture in the DMX daisy chain may be set to master, it is advisable to set the

master as the first fixture in the line.

Only one fixture may be set to master.

Do not connect a DMX controller to the daisy chain for this operating mode.

It does not matter which DMX mode is selected for the slave fixtures. Either mode will be

effective.

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