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Chapter 3:
Fixture Operation
The Onboard Menu System controls all fixture operation. This chapter discusses
Accessing the Menu System, navigation, the options available at each Menu level,
and includes examples.
DMX programming, used to control one or more fixtures on a link for show creation,
can be executed through the Onboard Presets Menu or a DMX Controller. For more
information regarding DMX programming options and parameters, see “Chapter 4:
DMX Programming” .
Direct x.Spot Menu System Access
The display panel allows direct access to the fixtures menu system for feature
control.
Major operational features for x.Spot™ fixtures include:
• Assigning a DMX start channel
• Accessing and setting fixture options
• Viewing fixture status
• Crossloading software
• Performing self tests
• DMX programming, storing, and playing scenes
TalkBack™ Support for Remote Access
All x.Spot fixtures support TalkBack” technology. TalkBack™ technology is a new
feature that allows remote access to the menu system built into High End Systems
fixtures. A DMX controller supporting TalkBack protocol like the HandShake™
handheld controllers from High End Systems, can remotely access any option in the
x.Spot onboard menu system.
TalkBack protocol uses the normal DMX-512 connection for bi-directional
communication with the fixture so physical access to the fixture is no longer required
to perform operations like changing a DMX address or configuring preset programs.
TalkBack protocol utilizes the primary DMX link (pins 2-3) in a half-duplex
communication mode. This means that it does not require pins 4-5 to be connected or
used to receive TalkBack messages coming from the fixture.
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