City Theatrical SHoW DMX SHoW Baby 6 Quick Start Manual

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DMX512 SETUP AND OPERATION

A SHoW DMX SHoW Baby

Transmitter Setup

Although a simple SHoW Baby 6 system will have one transmitter and one or more receivers,
you can use up to six SHoW Baby 6 units as transmitters set on different SHoW IDs to create a
multi universe system. The following instructions describe how to set up a single universe
system.
1. Install the SHoW DMX SHoW Baby 6 you will use for a transmitter in a convenient
location where you can reach it with the DMX cable from your console or controller. For
best results, locate the unit as high in the air as possible to enable it to be clear of
obstructions. Consider where you will put your SHoW Baby 6 receivers and place the
SHoW Baby 6 transmitter where its antenna will be within line of sight with the receivers,
if possible.
2. Install the provided antenna and point it straight up in the air.
3. Connect the provided 12V DC Power Supply to the unit, and connect to mains power.
4. Select a SHoW ID for your transmitter by choosing an ID/Data LED color using the Set
ID button located on the rear next to the power jack.
5. Connect a DMX cable from the console/controller to the DMX IN. The SHoW Baby 6 will
automatically configure itself as a transmitter and the Tx LED will light. The DMX IN will
be automatically terminated, and the DMX OUT will be available as a DMX pass-thru. If
you also connect a cable to the DMX OUT the termination is lifted.
6. As soon as you begin sending DMX from your console, the SHoW Baby 6 will begin
broadcasting and the Data LED will light solid.

Receiver Setup

Rear View
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6 system will normally consist of at least two SHoW Baby
SHoW DMX SHoW Baby
Quick Start Guide
Front View
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6
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6 units.