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Ultra Bar 9
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own
DMX512
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
nect the cable's shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR's outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
3 Hot
Figure 3
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Special Note: Line Termination.
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
3
3-PIN XLR
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used,
these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chart
below details a proper cable conversion.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
Figure 2
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Female Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
2 Cold
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Set Up
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Ultra Bar 9
LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 20 seconds, press the MODE
and DOWN buttons at the same time. Now the display will disappear
after 20s. Press any button to turn the display on again. To allow the
display to stay On at all times, press the MODE and UP buttons at
the same time.
Termination reduces signal errors and
Operating Modes:
avoids signal transmission problems
1
and interference. It is always advisable
3
The Ultra Bar 9 has six operating modes:
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
the built in programs.
• Built-In Program - There are 22 built-in programs to choose from.
• Static Color Mode - There are 35 colors to choose from.
• Auto Mode - A auto program will run with adjustable fade speed.
• RGB Mode - Choose one of the four colors to remain static or
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adjust the intensity of each color to make your desired color.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
Static Color Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until "C0.XX" is
displayed.
2. There are 35 colors to choose from. Select your desired color by
pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. After you have selected
your desired color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET
UP button to enter the Flash (strobe) mode.
3. "FS.XX" will now be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can
be adjusted between "FS.00" (flash off) to "FS.15" (fastest flash).
RGB Dimmer Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until "r.XXX" is dis-
played. Then press the SET UP button to scroll through RGB col-
ors.
2. When "r.XXX" is displayed you are in Red dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
3. When "G.XXX" is displayed you are in Green dimming mode.
Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
4. When "b.XXX" is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
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Operating Instructions
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