General Guidelines - Velleman HQ Power VDPDMXC173 Manual Del Usuario

3. General Guidelines

• This device is designed for professional use on stage, in discos, theatres, etc. The VDPDMXC173 should only be
used indoors with an alternating current of max. 230V AC/50Hz.
• Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
• Select a location where the device is protected against extreme temperatures, dust and moisture.
• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. Do not allow operation by unqualified
people. Any damage that may occur will most probably be due to unprofessional use of the device.
• Use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns, electroshocks,
crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
4. Use
a. Control Panel
1. Channel indicators
2. Channel faders: control the levels in ASSIGN PROGRAM mode or the channels in MANUAL mode.
3. LATCH button (CH9-CH16): functions as ASSIGN LATCH or channel LATCH in manual mode.
4. FLASH button (CH1-CH16): functions as ASSIGN FLASH or channel FLASH in manual mode.
BLIND: press SHIFT+FLASH to change the BLIND setting in chase mode.
5. MASTER fader: functions as master fader for channel 1~8 in chase mode and as step controller in CROSS
mode.
6. M indicator: indicates the MASTER status for fader 1 to 8.
7. A & B indicators: indicate the MASTER status of two neighbouring steps in cross mode.
8. LEVEL knob: functions as a master for a pattern in chase mode.
9. SPEED/FADE TIME knob: controls the chasing speed from 10 steps/second to 1 step /5 minutes and time from
0.1 second to 5 minutes in chase mode.
10. AUDIO knob: controls the sensitivity to music rhythm in audio chase mode.
11. LCD: shows the present operating mode and program options.
12. CROSS button: to enter or leave CROSS mode in chase mode.
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