American DJ MB DMX - Manual (Page 3)

P ower Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source
voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American
DJ
®
MB DMX.™ Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue,
you should be sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage
before attempting to operate you fixture.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures
and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from
the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that trav-
els from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR ter-
minals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA
“OUT” terminal).
DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of
different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a sin-
gle controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX com-
pliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several
DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order
in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the
DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1
may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end,
or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address
of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1
to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/
Slave Operation):
The MB DMX™ can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol. The American DJ
®
MB DMX™ is a two channel DMX unit.
The DMX address is set on the side panel using the dipswitches. Your
unit and your DMX controller require a standard
3-pin XLR connector for data input and data
output (Figure 1). If you are making your own
cables, be sure to use standard two conductor
shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at
almost all pro sound and lighting stores). Your
cables should be made with a male and female
XLR connector on either end of the cable.
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy
chained and can not be split.
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Figure 1
MB DMX™ Set Up
• Micro-Stepping Motors for Smooth Rotation
• Uses Two DMX Channels
• DMX-512 Protocol Compatible
• Variable Head Rotation Speed
• Built-In Rigging Point
• Stand-Alone or Master/Slave Operation
• Linkable
• Two Built-In DMX Controlled AC Power Sockets
• Heavy Duty Mirror Ball Motor
• Rated for 20” Mirror Balls
• Optional Mini/C Blackout Controller
MB DMX™ Features
The MB DMX™ carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty.
Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase.
All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be
freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) num-
ber. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the
return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A.
number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included
in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must pro-
vide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A.
number by contacting our customer support team on our toll free
customer support number at (800) 322-6337. All packages returned
to service not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the pack-
age will be returned to the shipper.
MB DMX™ Product Registration