American DJ DCD-PRO400 User Manual download pdf (Page 27)

DMXDart Operation

The ‘Control’ parameter should be left at “on” to allow for the fade time routines,

as well as future real time clock functions to operate correctly.

To exit the RTC Setup press MENU.

Self Test

The Self-Test function runs diagnostic routines on 3 key areas of the DMXDart’s

hardware. Self Test is provided as a troubleshooting tool in the event of

suspected DMXDart malfunction. The areas tested are:

• Keypad and Joystick

• Optional encoder panel

• Printer

The keypad/Joystick, and encoder panel tests give real time feedback as the

hardware is manipulated, pointing out any hardware failures if they have

occurred. The printer test sends a test message to the printer, testing the IR

ports, as well as the printer. If a failure is discovered, please contact Gray

Interfaces technical support.

DMX Receive Functions

The DMXDart contains a complete set of tools for analyzing incoming DMX512

data. These tools can be tailored to suit the needs of a given testing situation by

displaying DMX data, signal characteristics, or IDS talkback information. The

DMXDart will also act as a trigger for an oscilloscope to provide quick viewing of

the signal’s electrical characteristics when an oscilloscope is used.

From Main Menu #2, press 2 - Receive DMX

Receive DMX512Receive DMX512

No RX!No RX!

001001 002002 003003 004004 005005

00%00% 00%00% 00%00% 00%00% 00%00%

Once a lighting console, or any DMX 512 transmitting device is connected to the

5 pin XLR male connector on the unit’s top panel, and DMX levels are sent, the

display changes in real time to reflect those levels:

Receive DMX512Receive DMX512

PS:512 PR:041 SC:000PS:512 PR:041 SC:000

001001 002002 003003 004004 005005

20%20% 00%00% 50%50% 00%00% 00%00%

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American DJ DCD-PRO400 User Manual Page 27