User manual

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Control Lamps
Introduction
The ART3 can be used as a remote control, providing basic functionality of the ARC2 and ARC6
remote controls. Although the other remotes are easier to use and have more buttons ART3 can do
most of the ARC2 functions in case no other remote is available.
Characteristics
- Can control an unlimited amount of lights
- This operation mode does not input or output the DMX protocol
- Requires basic use of the Astera control system
Settings
Set the ART3 to Control Lamps (see page 5) to use it as a remote control.
The following settings can be adjusted with the ART3 in Control Lamps mode. Confirm with Enter,
abort with the Return button.
Target Lamps: Offers a range of possibilities to target several lights of all the lamps in range.
It is possible to target lights by type, serial number, group, set number or by
tapping several lamps
Program: Plays one of 20 predefined programs that can be customized with colors,
intensity, power scheme, speed, fade, directions, etc.
Intensity: Sets the brightness of the lamps.
Power Scheme: Three different power schemes can be set to optimize the light for high-
brightness, maximum runtime or normal playback.
Speed: Sets the speed with which a program is played.
Fade: Sets the fading transitions between different colors from hard transition to
smooth transitions.
Direction: Sets the direction of a program and whether it loops continuously or is
played only once.
Strobo Speed: Starts the strobe-light and defines the frequency of the strobe effect
Random Mode: Switches to a random mode on which displays programs at a changing rate.
Random Fade: Defines the random fade
Use Random Cols: Uses random colors to display programs
Color 1: Sets color 1 that is used to display programs
Color 2: Sets color 2 that is used to display programs
Color 3: Sets color 3 that is used to display programs
Color 4: Sets color 4 that is used to display programs
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