OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Control Panel Lock: The control panel will lock itself after 30 seconds of inactivity. To unlock the
control panel, press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds.
Operating Modes: The 18P Hex has ve operating modes:
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each individual xtures traits with a
standard DMX 512 controller.
• RGBWA + UV Mode - Choose one of the six colors to remain static or adjust the intensity of each
color to create your own custom color.
• Sound Active Mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built in programs. The sound
sensitivity is adjustable.
• Program Mode - There are 7 built in programs to choose from. Color change and color fade speeds
are adjustable.
• Static Color Mode - There are 64 colors to choose from.
DMX Mode: Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own
programs tailored to their own individual needs. The 18P Hex has 4 DMX modes: 6 Channel mode, 7
Channel mode, 8 Channel mode, and a 12 Channel mode. See the DMX Traits section of this manual
for detailed information.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual xture’s traits with a standard DMX 512
controller.
2. To run your xture in DMX mode press the MODE button until “Axxx” is displayed. “xxx” represents
the currently selected address. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX address,
then press the ENTER button to select your DMX Channel mode.
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel modes.
4. Connect your xture to any standard DMX controller via the XLR connections.
RGBWA + UV Dimmer Mode: In this mode you can adjust the individual colors to make your desired
color.
1. Plug the xture in and press the MODE button until “rxxx” is displayed. You are in Red dimming
mode. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the intensity. After you have nished adjusting
the intensity, or if you would like to skip to the next color, press the ENTER button.
2. When “Gxxx” is displayed you are in Green dimming mode. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to
adjust the intensity.
3. When “bxxx” is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to
adjust the intensity.
4. When “uxxx” is displayed you are in White dimming mode. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to
adjust the intensity.
5. When “Axxx” is displayed you are in Amber dimming mode. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to
adjust the intensity.
6. When “Uxxx” is displayed you are in UV dimming mode. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust
the intensity.
Static Color Mode:
1. Plug the xture in and press the MODE button until “C-xx” is displayed. “xx” is the number of
currently selected color.
2. There are 64 colors to choose from. Select your desired color by pressing the UP and DOWN
buttons.