Dmx Control - ADJ Asteroid 1200 User Instructions

Asteroid 1200
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 3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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DMX Set Up
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
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
Asteroid 1200
Universal DMX Control:
sal DMX-512 controller to control head movement, the color wheel,
gobo wheel, prism, master dimmer, shutter (strobe), and various
other features. A DMX controller allows you to create unique pro-
grams tailored to your individual needs.
1. The Asteroid 1200 has 3 DMX channel modes; 18 Channel mode,
20 Channel mode, and 64 Channel mode. See pages 16-25 for
detailed description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 12-14 as well as the set-up specifications that are
included with your DMX controller.
3. Use the controller's faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
4. This will allow you to create your own programs.
5. Follow the directions on page 28 to select your DMX Channel
mode, and to set the DMX address.
6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
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DMX Control

This function allows you to use a univer-