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PAL 1200, PAL 1200 E, PAL 1200 FX User Manual 15
CALIBRATION OF DIMMER AND COLOR MIXING (d Ad, c Ad, n Ad, y Ad)
This function allows you to calibrate the dimmer and color mixing systems, thus allowing several PALs to dim out at precisely
the same value and produce equal colors when set to the same values. The procedure is quite simple and the same for both
dimmer and color mixing. First, line up the PALs you wish to calibrate. Then select the relevant calibration parameter (d Ad =
dimmer, c Ad = cyan , n Ad = magenta , y Ad = yellow) and use the arrow keys to adjust each individual fixture until they all
produce the same output (the values can be set between 1 and 255). Finally, store the calibration by pressing [enter].
DEFAULT/CLEAR SETTINGS (dFSE)
This function will restore all receiver module settings (such as pan/tilt swap, pan invert, tilt invert etc.) to the factory default
setting. The default function needs to be confirmed by pressing [enter] when the display reads “SurE” (sure?). Once all settings
are reset to default, the display shows “donE” (done). NOTE: This function will not clear calibrations of dimmer, cyan,
magenta and yellow.
DEFAULT/CLEAR CALIBRATIONS
This function clears the calibrations of dimmer, cyan, magenta and yellow. The default function needs to be confirmed by
pressing [enter] when the display reads “SurE” (sure?). Once all registers are cleared, the display shows “donE” (done).
SPECIAL SEQUENCES (SP 1 to SP20)
Up to 20 special service and adjustment sequences are available. These are mainly used for servicing purposes. After selecting
a sequence, use the arrow keys to step through the sequence. Press [menu] twice to return to the SPEC-menu. Please consult
appendix C for a full description of the sequences.
Error and information messages
The following error messages may appear on the display: Please consult appendix E for full information.
HOT MESSAGE (Hot)
This message appears if you attempt restrike the lamp within 4 minutes after having switched it off. The PAL stores the ‘Lamp
On’ instruction and re-ignites the lamp once the 4 minute period has expired.
Auto / address and PASS
After having switched on the PAL it will default to protocol auto-detect mode which is indicated by the display switching
between ‘Auto’ and the previously used fixture address. The message ‘PASS’ appears for about half a second when the proto-
col version (Martin or DMX) has been detected and communication between the electronics modules verified.
Display Read-out Message
LErr Lamp error
ErAb A/B module error
ErrA A module error
ErrB B module error
ShEr Short error
TErr Time keeper error