Specifications

VDPC174 Rev 01
15.03.2010 ©Velleman nv
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h. Playing the Chases
• Manual Mode
1. When the power is turned on, the unit enters MANUAL mode automatically.
2. Select the chase you wish to run by pressing the corresponding chase button. Pressing this
button a second time will unselect the chase.
• Auto Mode
1. Press the AUTO / DEL button to activate AUTO mode.
2. Select the desired chase by pressing one of six CHASE buttons. Pressing this button a second
time will negate this selection.
3. Use the SPEED slider and FADE TIME slider to adjust the chase to your specifications.
• Music Mode
1. Press the MUSIC / BANK COPY button to activate MUSIC mode.
2. Select the desired chase by pressing one of six CHASE buttons, this will activate the chase and
cause it to respond to the rhythms of the music.
i. File Transfer
A file transfer allows the user to transfer all information stored in one VDPC174 to a second
VDPC174 unit. Connect the units using 3-pin XLR cables. The unit sending the information will have
the cable plugged into the DMX OUT plug while the receiving unit will have the cable running into
the DMX IN plug.
• Sending a Dump File
1. With unit switched off, press and hold down the SCANNER 2 and 3 buttons and SCENE 1
button simultaneously.
2. Turn the unit back on while pressing these three buttons, the LCD will read TRANSMIT
indicating that the unit is ready to send the files.
3. Press SCENE button 7 and 8 at the same time to send the dump file.
4. If an error occurs during the dump file, the LCD will read ERROR.
• Receiving a Dump File
1. With the unit switched off, press and hold down the SCANNER 8, 9 and SCENE button 2 at a
time.
2. Apply the power again while pressing these three buttons. The LCD shows RECEIVE indicating
this unit is receiving the dump file.
3. When receiving is over, the unit will automatically return to NORMAL mode.
j. MIDI Channel Setting
1.
Press and hold the MIDI / REC button for three seconds. The LCD shows the MIDI channel of
last time.
2. Use the bank UP / DOWN button to select the DMX channel (01 ~ 16) to assign to the MIDI
channel.
3. Press and hold the MIDI / REC button to save your settings. The LEDs will flash three times
indicating that the required operation has been performed.
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
1. All screws should be tightened and free of corrosion.
2. The housing, colour lenses, mounting supports and the installation location (e.g. ceiling,
suspension, trussing) should not be deformed, modified or tampered with e.g. do not drill extra
holes in mounting supports, do not change the location of the connections.
3. The electric power supply cables must not show any damage. Have a qualified technician
maintain the device.
4. Disconnect the device from the mains prior to maintenance activities.
5. Wipe the device regularly with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
6. There are no user-serviceable parts.
7. Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary.