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RECORDING PRESETS

In order to set the individual dimmer levels recorded to a preset, the Preset 10 Architectural Two must be connected to a

DMX512 source. When less than 512 dimmer levels are received, a level of 0% will be stored for all channels above those

received.

Note:

! For predictable results, avoid recording when the DMX levels are changing.

! Recording of presets must be done from the MASTER faceplate

Using the primary DMX512 console, set a “look” to be recorded.

Using a small blunt object (i.e. paper clip), depress the RECORD MODE recessed button located next to the RED

LED. The RED LED will begin to flash. If you decide after depressing the RECORD MODE button that you do not

wish to make an edit, depress the RECORD MODE button a second time. No changes will have been made.

Depress the PRESET SELECT button adjacent to the preset number you wish to record. The adjacent GREEN LED

will illuminate as you depress the button. (Example: press the upper most left button to store preset 1)

Upon releasing the PRESET SELECT button, the RED LED will no longer flash. This Indicates recording is complete.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 until you have recorded as many presets as required, up to ten total.

PRESET NUMBER 10 (OFF) - SPECIAL FUNCTION

W hen the levels stored in preset number 10(OFF) are all zeros a special function is enabled. W hen preset 10(OFF) is

selected and the crossfade is completed the Preset 10 Architectural Two will stop sending DMX. By going off-line, many

moving lights and dimming systems will detect the loss of DMX512 and begin their shut down routine.

RECORDING PRESET CROSSFADE TIME

A crossfade is a fade where the new preset levels entirely replace the previous levels. Each of the ten presets can have

its own unique crossfade time. Crossfade times default to two seconds.

Note:

! Crossfade times range from a minimum of 0 second to as maximum of 999 seconds (16 Min., 39 Sec.).

! Crossfade times can not be set while the Preset 10 Architectural Two is locked out (red LED is illuminated).

To enter a different crossfade time:

1. Disconnect the Preset 10 Architectural Two from any DMX512 source.

2. Press the button of the preset you wish to edit. The GREEN preset indicator LED will illuminate.

3. Using a small blunt object (i.e. paper clip), depress the TIME SETTING MODE recessed button located adjacent to

the yellow LED indicator. The green indicator LED, adjacent to the preset you selected to edit and yellow time will

now flash. You will have ten seconds to set the crossfade time. If you decide after depressing the TIME SETTING

MODE button that you do not wish to make an edit simply wait 10 seconds, or depress the TIME SETTING MODE

button a second time. No changes will have been made.

4. Enter the time in seconds using the PRESET SELECT buttons. Use PRESET SELECT button 10(OFF) to enter a

zero. (i.e. 120 seconds is entered by pressing PRESET SELECT button 1 followed by 2 then OFF). The time setting

command is completed by one of three methods:

a. Enter a three-digit time. The TIME SETTING MODE will exit upon the entry of the third digit. The GREEN

preset indicator LED will illuminate steadily and the yellow LED will go off indicating success. A one or two

digit time may be entered with leading zeros (i.e. five seconds as 005 or OFF, OFF, 5).

b. Enter a one or two digit time followed by pressing the TIME SETTING MODE button. The GREEN preset

indicator LED will illuminate steadily and the yellow LED will go off indicating success.

c. Enter a one or two digit time and wait for ten seconds for the time setting mode to exit automatically. The

GREEN preset indicator LED will illuminate steadily and the yellow LED will go off indicating success.