User`s guide

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Glossary
Address! The communication designation given to a
DMX512 device. A DMX512 device has one or more
addresses that are usually settable by changing DIP
switches. The DMX512 device then “listens” for
commands sent through the control line, and responds
to commands sent to its addresses.
AIFF! Audio Interchange File Format. AIFF is a file format
for computer audio files. Files saved in this format
usually have filenames that end in “.aif” or “.ai"”.
Channel! A communication link to a DMX512 device.
A DMX512 device may have multiple channels, and each
channel is assigned an address.
Chase Controller! A device that turns lights on and o" in
programmed sequences that may or may not be
synchronized to audio. Some, but no all, chase
controllers are DMX512 controllable.
Chase Sequence! An ordered list of light scenes or
patterns.
Device Editor! This is the window in the Solo
Performer Show Controller software where new DMX512
devices may be defined and edited.
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