American DJ Bar-T-Cue User Manual

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

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--.

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

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.

+ 1 hidden pages

American DJ Bar-T-Cue User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual