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Emerald Scan™
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
2 Cold
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
3 Hot
Figure 3
Special Note: Line Termination.
POWER
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 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 socket 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 behav-
ior.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
3
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.
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin XLR connectors 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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XLR Female Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
CONTROL
INPUT
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 3
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
Set Up
Emerald Scan™
CAUTION IMPORTANT! When installing this projector, make sure
that it is mounted in a manner that prevents the audience from
looking directly into the beam, and the beam from striking the
audience.
Power Supply:
your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches the
required voltage for your American DJ
General Operation:
POWER
alone, sound-active unit, or in a Master/Slave configuration. It can
also operate via DMX controller. The Emerald Scan™ is ready to be
plugged in out of the box. After plugging the power cord into a power
outlet, flip dipswitch #10 to the "ON" poition to activate sound-active
mode.
Operating Modes:
Universal DMX Control:
DMX-512 controller such as the American DJ
Show Designer.™
1. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 9-11 as well as the set-up procedures included with
your DMX controller.
2. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
3. The Emerald Scan™ uses four DMX channels. See pages 14-15
for detailed description of the DMX traits. Use your DMX con-
troller to activate the various built-in patterns.
4. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this mode when
running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
1. Set dipswitch #10 to the "ON" positon to activate Stand-Alone.
2. The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the
internal microphone.
3. The optional MINI/C Controller (not included) may be used with
this mode to control a blackout function.
American DJ
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This unit is available only in 120v. Before plugging
Emerald Scan.™
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This fixture is designed to operate as a stand
This mode allows you to use a universal
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Operation
DMX Operator™ or
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This mode allows a
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