ASUS mypal a600 User Manual
Avolites Pearl 2000 Operators Manual - page
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Press the appropriate Softbutton to change DMX line for the search if
required.
VGA Screen shows new DMX line
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Begin the search by slowly moving Wheel A until the ‘lost’ Fixture makes
a response. This outputs the values for the Locate Fixture state for the
‘lost’ unit on sequential DMX start addresses from DMX channel 1. When
it broadcasts data down the DMX Channels of the ‘lost’ Fixture, the
Fixture will respond.
‘lost’ unit on sequential DMX start addresses from DMX channel 1. When
it broadcasts data down the DMX Channels of the ‘lost’ Fixture, the
Fixture will respond.
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Use the Up and Down Cursor Keys for a much finer search of the DMX
Channels once you have located the correct general area of the
unknown address.
unknown address.
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When the ‘lost’ Fixture goes to its Locate Fixture state, the DMX Channel
displayed on the monitor will its correct start address. It can then be
repatched accordingly if required, or another search begun.
repatched accordingly if required, or another search begun.
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Press EXIT to quit.
Puts you in the Patch Utilities menu.
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Press EXIT to quit the Patch Utilities menu.
5.23 Help and Hints
Problem : Fixture does not respond correctly, some Channels do not work
and others appear on the wrong Attribute Bank and are labelled incorrectly.
Solution : The Fixture is probably addressed incorrectly. Check the address
on the back of the Fixture matches the address it was patched at.
Remember some binary DIP switches require you to add 1.
Note that Intellabeams and early Martin Fixtures address from 0 to 511
rather than 1 to 512, so the Fixture address must be set to 1 lower than the
desk address.
and others appear on the wrong Attribute Bank and are labelled incorrectly.
Solution : The Fixture is probably addressed incorrectly. Check the address
on the back of the Fixture matches the address it was patched at.
Remember some binary DIP switches require you to add 1.
Note that Intellabeams and early Martin Fixtures address from 0 to 511
rather than 1 to 512, so the Fixture address must be set to 1 lower than the
desk address.
Problem : I can’t remember the address used to patch a particular Fixture.
Solution : Use VIEW by Handle. Press the VIEW button, then the SWOP
button of the Fixture concerned. The address is displayed on the Screen.
Solution : Use VIEW by Handle. Press the VIEW button, then the SWOP
button of the Fixture concerned. The address is displayed on the Screen.
Problem : DMX instrument does not respond to commands properly, either
by flickering or instability of a parameter. (For example the mirror keeps
flipping to another position).
Solution 1 : DMX not correctly terminated, Check termination switch or plug
on last Fixture on DMX line.
Solution 2 : Some fixtures may not be able to receive DMX at the full rate.
You can slow down the DMX transmission rate by adjusting User Setting 14.
See Section 12.14 Setting 14. FRAME + (X) mcS. Note however that this will
also slow the desk response down, especially the ADD and SWOP buttons.
by flickering or instability of a parameter. (For example the mirror keeps
flipping to another position).
Solution 1 : DMX not correctly terminated, Check termination switch or plug
on last Fixture on DMX line.
Solution 2 : Some fixtures may not be able to receive DMX at the full rate.
You can slow down the DMX transmission rate by adjusting User Setting 14.
See Section 12.14 Setting 14. FRAME + (X) mcS. Note however that this will
also slow the desk response down, especially the ADD and SWOP buttons.
Problem : None of the Fixtures are responding.
Solution 1 : Try terminating the DMX line - you need between 100 and 1000
ohms between pins 2 and 3 of the last Fixture in the DMX chain.
Solution 2 : Check that the desk is outputting DMX using a DMX tester /
receiver.
Solution 3 : Check that you are plugged into the correct DMX output on the
back of the desk.
Solution 4 : Check that you have not patched your rig onto a DMX output
that your particular Pearl cannot drive. Original Pearls may only be able to
Solution 1 : Try terminating the DMX line - you need between 100 and 1000
ohms between pins 2 and 3 of the last Fixture in the DMX chain.
Solution 2 : Check that the desk is outputting DMX using a DMX tester /
receiver.
Solution 3 : Check that you are plugged into the correct DMX output on the
back of the desk.
Solution 4 : Check that you have not patched your rig onto a DMX output
that your particular Pearl cannot drive. Original Pearls may only be able to
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Press EXIT or the PATCH button to leave the Patch functions.
Puts you
back in LIVE PROGRAM MODE menu.