Mode
B utton: This button will change the operate mode between DMX and chaser.
1.
Menu
B utton: This button will activate the different functions in DMX and chase modes.
2.
Up
B utton: This button will increase the displayed value in the LCD display.
3.
Down
B utton: This button will decrease the displayed value in the LCD display.
4.
LCD
D isplay: This multifunction display will detail all chase and program that pertains to the current operating mode of the pack.
5.
Green
L .E.D.
I ndicators: These LEDs will indicate their relevant channel activity.
6.
Power
O utput: 3-‐prong grounded Edison output sockets. 4 total output sockets.
7.
Channel
F uses: Each of the four channels is protected by a 6,3A fuse. These fuses prevent you from overloading and damaging
8.
your pack. Be sure to always replace with the exact same type fuse.
Power
S witch: This switch controls the units main power.
9.
10. Power
C ord: Plug this cord into a matching power supply for your area.
11. DMX
I nput: This connector accepts your DMX input signal.
12. DMX
O utput: This connector sends your DMX input signal through to the next DMX device.
Operation
m ode
The unit has two different operating modes. This unit can be used as a four channel chaser or as a 1, 2, or 4 channel DMX dimmer pack.
Please follow the instructions blow to operate the unit in your desired mode.
Chase
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Use this operating mode only if you are planning on using your TR-‐D4 as a four channel chaser. This device has 16 built in programs, you
may select any of these programs or set the pack to chase in a random sequence of all 16 built in programs for a more dramatic light show.
You may control the speed at which the programs will chase.
1.
Connect your lighting effects to the any of the eight power sockets on the pack
2.
Use the mode button to select chase mode: Chase mode is indicated by "PA" followed by numbers 01-‐16. "PA" is Programmed
Applied. If "A" appears in the LCD display you are in DMX mode, "A" stands for address.
3.
Set you desired chase pattern: Once you have selected the chase function use the Menu button to select your desired chase.
The chase pattern is represented in the LCD display by "P" followed by two numbers. You may select any of the built in 16
programs to run at a single time.
4.
Set you desired chase speed: At this point you may change the program chase speed. While in chase mode, tap on the MENU
button until the "SP" followed by two numbers is displayed in the LCD. Then use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the chase
speed. A value of 99 will give you the fastest chase speed (about 1/10th of a second). A value of 01 will give you the slowest
chase speed (one step every 30 sec.).
5.
You may now change the light intensity: Use the MENU button to select "d" in the LCD. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to
change the light output intensity. 00 will give the lowest output and 99 will give you full intensity.
DMX
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Use this operating mode only if you plan to use your pack as a DMX dimmer. This function will allow you to turn on and control the
intensity of non-‐DMX with the use of a DMX controller. On, off, and dimming functions can be performed through this pack. You may also
set your dimmer pack to function as a 1, 2, or 4 channel DMX dimmer pack, which means you can combine the output functions.
DMX
O peration:
Plug in a DMX controller to your dimmer pack via the 3-‐pin XLR cables.
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Connect your lighting effect to any of the eight power sockets on the front of the pack.
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3. Decide if you are going to use your dimmer pack as 1, 2, or 4 channels. This function allows you to:
•
A.
Control the output to all four outlets with one DMX channel.
B.
Group outlet channels one and two and group outlets channels three and four. The first group will be controlled by one
DMX channel and the second group will be controlled by another DMX channel. This gives the pack a DMX value of two.
C.
The default setting is a four channel DMX switcher, each channel is controlled by one DMX channel.
User manual – Manual Usuario Dimmer 4 canales TR-D4 | Triton Blue | Rev. Mayo 2017 | www.triton-blue.com