Operation - American DJ Revo III User Instructions

Revo III™
Operating Modes: The Revo III™ can operate in three different
modes. This next section will detail the differences in the oper-
ating 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
light show without the need of an external controller. The units will
react to sound chasing through the several built-in programs.
• DMX control mode -
This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits
with a standard DMX-512 controller such as the Elation
Designer.
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Universal DMX Control:
universal DMX-512 controller to control head movement, the color
wheel, gobo wheel, and the shutter (strobe). A DMX controller allows
you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs.
1. The Revo III™ has four DMX channel mode and a 10 DMX chan-
nel 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
on pages 5-7 as well as the set-up specifications that are
included with your DMX controller.
3. Use the controller's faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
4. This will allow you to create your own programs.
5. Follow the instruction on page 8 to set the DMX address.
6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active Show Mode):
allows a single unit or several units linked together, to run to the beat
of the music.
1. Tap the MENU button until
ENTER.
2.
Tap the UP or DOWN buttonS until you find your desired show,
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This function allows you to use a Elation
"SHOW" is displayed, and press

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and press ENTER.
3. The optional BC 30 Controller (not included) may be used to con-
trol different functions including blackout.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active):
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.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem-
ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR
connector is the output. The first unit in the chain (master) will use
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the female XLR connector only - The last unit in the chain will use
the male XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a
terminator at the last fixture.
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2. On the Master unit find your desired show and set that show by
pressiing the ENTER button.
3. On the slave units
played, and Press ENTER.
4. The slave units will now follow the Master unit.
5. The optional BC 30 Controller (not included) may be used to con-
trol different functions including blackout.
Revo III™
First unplug the power. The fuse holder is located next to the power
cord. Using a flat-head screw driver unscrew the fuse holder. Remove
the bad fuse and replace with a new one.
This mode
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tap the MENU button until "SLND" is dis
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This function will allow
Fuse Replacement