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American DJ
Bar-T-Cue
OPERATION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION:
This model is used as either a 4CH. DMX chase controller or a DMX dimmer pack. It has two operating modes consisting of DMX
and MASTER modes, which allows to receive and send DMX signals. In DMX mode, it features 4 channel individual DMX address
setting. In MASTER mode, it is incorporated with 6 operating modes, MANUAL DIMMER, MANUAL PROGRAM, AUTO PROGRAM,
HOLD SOUND, PROG SOUND and AUTO SOUND. In addition, multiple units can be connected to be used together, one as a DMX
dimmer pack and the others as chase controllers. Also, STAND BY, FULL ON and PREHEAT functions are incorporated with this unit.
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly.This manual will guide you through all functions step by step.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
POWER INPUT........................................................................................................................................ AC 120V~60Hz, 20A
CHANNEL OUTPUT............................................................................................................................ 5A /CH., Total 20A max.
FUSE.......................................................................................................................................................... F5A 250V 5x20mm
DIMENSIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 1308x80x74mm
WEIGHT.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4.0Kg
OPERATING CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................... TEMPERATURE: 0--50°C
RELATIVE HUMIDITY: £ 85%
PRODUCT INSTRUCTION:
A. DMX mode
When the DMX indicator is on, this unit is used as a DMX dimmer pack.
1. BUTTONS 1, 2, 3 and 4
Press any one of these 4 buttons, corresponding indicator will blink, and the DMX address of corresponding
channel will appear in DISPLAY screen. Press UP or DOWN button to select desired DMX address followed
by pressing corresponding channel button, corresponding indicator is off indicating information of entry is
confirmed. then the information in DISPLAYscreen returns to initial condition..
2. UP BUTTON
Press to increase the display value.
3. DOWN BUTTON
Press to decrease the display value.
4. F+ BUTTONS(Press F and buttons at a time.)
Press to select L-- or R--.
NOTE: L-- refers to data information of CH.1,CH.2, CH.3 and CH.4 corresponding to 1, 2, 3 and 4 output.
R-- refers to data information of CH.1, CH.2, CH.3 and CH.4 corresponding to 4, 3, 2 and 1 output.
5. F+D/S BUTTONS(Press F and D/S buttons at a time.)
Press to select CRO or NOR.
NOTE: NOR refers to 0-100% dimming.
CRO denotes only FULL ON and STAND BY are available.When dimming level is greater than 50%,
FULL ON is activated, otherwise, STAND BY is effective.
6. F+MODE BUTTONS
This function is effective only in MASTER mode.
7. F+PRESET BUTTONS
Press to select available parameter information used with UP and DOWN buttons.
PARAMETER
F00-F99
P
P
00- FF
8. F+SIGNAL SELECT BUTTONS
Press to select operating mode from DMX to MASTER mode, and the DISPLAY will show OUT.
FUNCTION
FADE TIME(0-10S)
DIMMER(0-100%)
PRESET MINIMUM DIMMING LEVEL(0-25%)E00-E25
24-004-0206
Rev 2.0
9. F+SIGNAL SELECT+RESET BUTTONS
Press to perform a reset for the whole system, which enables to return to initial condition.
10. DMX indicator blinks when preheat is effective, otherwise lights.
11. SIGNAL indicator blinks when DMX signal is available and goes out when not available.
B. MASTER mode
When the MASTER indicator is on, this unit is used as a DMX chase controller.
1. BUTTONS 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Press to enable to display desired channel dimming level, corresponding indicator will blink, then select
desired dimming level using UP or DOWN button.
These 4 buttons are effective only when MANUAL DIMMER indicator is on.
Press F+PRESET buttons to withdraw from this condition, the indicator won't blink.
2. UP BUTTON
Press to increase the display value.
3. DOWN BUTTON
Press to decrease the display value.
4. F+ BUTTONS(Press F and buttons at a time.)
Press to select L-- or R--.
NOTE: L-- refers to data information of CH.1,CH.2, CH.3 and CH.4 corresponding to 1, 2, 3 and 4 output.
R-- refers to data information of CH.1, CH.2, CH.3 and CH.4 corresponding to 4, 3, 2 and 1 output.
5. F+D/S BUTTONS(Press F and D/S buttons at a time.)
Press to select CRO or NOR.
NOTE: NOR refers to 0-100% dimming.
CRO denotes only FULL ON and STAND BY are available.When dimming level is greater than 50%,
FULL ON is activated, otherwise, STAND BY is effective.
6. F+MODE BUTTONS
Press to select desired operating mode.
This function is effective only in MASTER mode. The operating modes are changed in order of:
MANUAL DIMMER
AUTO SOUND
7. F+SIGNAL SELECT BUTTONS
Press to select operating mode from MASTER to DMX mode, and the DISPLAY will show IN.
8. F+PRESET BUTTONS
Press to select available parameter information used with UP and DOWN buttons.
PARAMETER
F00-F99
P
P
00- FF
9. F+SIGNAL SELECT+RESET BUTTONS
Press to perform a reset for the whole system, which enables to return to initial condition.
10. MASTER indicator blinks when preheat is effective.
11. SIGNAL indicator goes out.
12. FULL ON & STAND BY(Located on the remote control)
FULL ON and STAND BY are effective only in MASTER mode. Press FULL ON to activate full on function of
whole channel output, DISPLAY shows FUL. Press STAND BY to turn off whole channel, and STD appears.
MANUAL PROGRAM
PROG SOUND
FUNCTION
FADE TIME(0-10S)
DIMMER(0-100%)
PRESET MINIMUM DIMMING LEVEL(0-25%)E00-E25
AUTO PROGRAM
HOLD SOUND
WARNING
1. This apparatus must be earthed.
2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
3. Wait for at least one second to turn the main power on after turning off the main power.
4. If malfunction occurs, reset to restart this unit.
5. This apparatus is suitable for normal pollution situation.
6. When this apparatus is used in connection with other unit, Start Code is 55H(85D)
7. When the current of whole unit exceeds max. permit table current, external circuit breaker will
shut down the circuit automatically.
APPENDIX I
TO ESTABLISH PROPER CONNECTION CONFIGURATION,
PLEASE REFER TO THE RIGHT ILLUSTRATION:
NOTE: USE RECOMMEND SCREW ONLY.
(Dimension: M10x25mm)
DMX IN DMX OUT
Additional note:
To prevent current over 20A,
a external circuit breaker is
recommended to be used.
AC POWER OUTLET
L N E
Circuit
Breaker
20A
1=Ground
2=Data3=Data+
12
3
uncontrolled
POWER
CH1
CH2
R-2(Foot Controller)
by 1/4" stereo jack
APPENDIX II
The indications in DISPLAY and explanations
CH3
CH4
FULL ON
L N E
Connect to
the apparatus
STAND BY
white green
black
1/4"stereo jack
INDICATION
R--
NOR
CRO
OUT
IN
STD
F00-F99
E00-E25
EXPLANATION
Data information of CH1-4 corresponding to CH1-4 output
Data information of CH1-4 corresponding to CH4-1 output
Output 0-100% dimming enabled
Only FULL ON and STAND BY enabled, dimming disabled
DMX output
DMX input
FULL ON
STAND BY
0-100% dimming level
Fade time with the range of 0-10 seconds
Speed with the range of 1/60-20 step per second
Program 1-16
Preset minimum dimming level of 0-25%
DMX address 1-512
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