These instructions apply to all RC4 Series 3 Harmonized Design™ devices with firmware versions 4.071 / 2-71-x.x or later. Applicable OneTouch devices include:
- RC4Magic S3 2.4GHz and RC4Magic-900 DMX4dim, DMX4dim-500, LumenDim4, LumenDimM4
If you are working with a Three Button device, please utilize RDM or our Commander Software.
PWM Frequency Selection is a Long-Press Button Feature, and the selected frequency is confirmed using patterns of two LEDs.
To cycle through available PWM frequencies:
Ensure live DMX data is streaming in by either wire (miniplug input) or wireless. If DMX data is not streaming, the Set buttons act as dimmer bump buttons only.
Long-Press SetB
When the LED blink pattern appears, release SetB.
The next PWM frequency is now selected for all dimmers on the device and saved.
The LED blink pattern indicates the frequency as outlined below. Each long-press of SetB advances to the next frequency. Advancing from the last option returns to the first option:
| Option 1: 615Hz (default) | DimA | ● | ● | |
| 16-bit (65,536 steps) | DimB | ● |
| Option 2: 1250Hz | DimA | ● | ● | |
| 15-bit (32,768 steps) | DimB | ● |
| Option 3: 5kHz | DimA | ● | ||
| 14-bit (16,384 steps) | DimB | ● | ● |
| Option 4: 10kHz | DimA | ● | ● | |
| 13-bit (8,192 steps) | DimB | ● |
| Option 5: 20kHz | DimA | ● | ||
| 12-bit (4096 steps) | DimB | ● | ● |
| Option 6: 40kHz | DimA | ● | ||
| 11-bit (2048 steps) | DimB | ● | ● |
Lower frequencies are more efficient and deliver higher power handling with less heat. Higher frequencies avoid banding and other visual artifacts when captured with video equipment. 615Hz provides the smoothest dimming when perceived by the human eye.
When capturing video, do a camera test and select the lowest frequency that is free of visible artifacts (like banding or flicker). Higher PWM frequencies are required for higher frame-rates. You can try this at home with an iPhone or other high-resolution digital video camera — capture video and experiment with different PWM frequencies. You can see the difference higher frequencies make.