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USB port
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Audio input
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DMX512 output
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Power input
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Power on/off
DMX512 connection
Use a DMX cable and 3-pin XLR plugs and connectors in order to connect the foot switch to the DMX chain. If you
wish to connect fixtures with other XLR outputs, you need to use adapter cables.
1
Connect the DMX output of the controller to the DMX input of the first light effect unit.
2
Connect the DMX output of the first fixture in the DMX chain to the DMX input of the next fixture. Always
connect one output to the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
3
At the last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. For this solder a 120 Ω resistor
between signal (–) and signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR plug and plug it in the DMX output of the last fixture.
4
If the cable length exceeds 300 m or the number of DMX devices is greater than 32, it is recommended to
insert a DMX level amplifier to ensure proper data transmission.
Pin connection:
Connection to the mains
Connect the power adapter provided to the corresponding input on the foot switch and to a mains socket. After
the operation, disconnect the mains plug unit from the socket, to prevent unnecessary power consumption.
Sound control
For sound-controlled run of a chase it is possible to connect an audio unit with line output (e.g. CD player, mixer)
to the jack AUDIO (sensitivity 0.1-1 V). When connecting the audio unit to the jack, the internal microphone is
switched off.
This chapter will explain how to patch and manage fixtures. For operation with the DMX Move Bigfoot, you need to
adjust the DMX start addresses on your fixtures and you need to patch them, i.e. assign the DMX channels to the
control elements of the DMX Move Bigfoot. This is particularly important for the pan/tilt channels and colors (for
fixtures with color mixture). Only then the integrated effects can be used properly.
Step 1: Call the system settings
After switching on, the controller is in automatic mode and the display indicates "Auto". In order to perform the
following steps keep the MENU button pressed for 2 seconds to call the system settings. The display indicates the
first menu item 01. Patch fixture (otherwise select it with the buttons of the lower display). All necessary DMX
settings can be made in this menu. Press the ENTER button to start the configuration. The display indicates
"PLEASE SELECT FIXTURE". After your settings, keep pressing the MENU button for 2 seconds to exit the
system settings.
Step 2: Adjust the DMX start addresses of the fixtures
You can adjust the DMX starting addresses on your fixtures according to the controller's default values, i.e. a
multiple of 16 + 1. Set the first fixture to the starting address 1, the second to 17, the third to 33 etc. If identical
units are to be controlled synchronously, they can receive the same starting address; otherwise each unit must
receive an individual address. For further information, please refer to the unit's documentation.
For connecting a USB flash drive for storing and importing data and
firmware updates.
RCA jack for connecting an audio unit with line output (e.g. mixer) to
control the run of a chase to the rhythm of the music; when connecting
the jack the internal microphone is switched off.
3-pin XLR jack for connecting the DMX input of the first light effect unit.
Connect the power adapter provided here.
Switches the controller on and off.
SETUP
PATCHING AND MANAGING DEVICES
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