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Saturn 4™
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1. Power Cord - Connect only to a matching power outlet. Never use
this fixture if the ground prong has been removed or broken off.
2. Channel 1 Output - This outlet will control the operation of any
slave unit as channel one.
3. Channel 2 Output - This outlet will control the operation of any
slave unit as channel two.
4. Channel 3 Output - This outlet will control the operation of any
slave unit as channel three.
5. Remote Control Input - Do not attempt to connect an audio
signal to this jack, this will damage the unit! This jack is for
with the Saturn4/C controller only. Connecting an audio signal
jack, this will damage the PC board and void your manufactures
warranty!
6. Fuse Holder - This housing stores the 5 amp GMA protective
fuse. Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless other-
wise instructed to do so by an authorized American DJ service tech-
nician.
7. Microphone - This microphone receives external low frequencies
to trigger the unit. Tapping on the unit and high pitched sounds may
not trigger the unit.
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Controls and Functions
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Saturn 4™
Power Supply:
age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ
Saturn 4.™ The American DJ
220v version. Due to variations in line voltage from venue to venue, be
sure to plug your "Master" unit into a wall outlet with a matching power
supply before attempting to operate.
Data Cable Requirements:
XLR microphone cables for data input and data output (Figure 1).
The system includes three cables. If you require
cables of different or extended lengths, you may
uses any standard microphone cable or con-
struct your own. If you are constructing 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.
REMOTE
Notice:
SOUND
CONTROL
Be sure to follow figure three when making your own cables.
INPUT
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the
cableʼs shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor
to come in contact with the XLRʼs outer casing. Grounding the shield
could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
use
XLR Male Socket
this
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1 Ground
2 Cold
3 Hot
Figure 2
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
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Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-
Saturn 4
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is available in a 120v and
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Your units require a standard 3-pin
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
POWER
XLR Female Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
DMX512
2 Cold
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
COMMON
DMX +
1
1
DMX512 IN
3
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
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Set Up
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Figure 1
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
SOUND
INPUT
POWER
Termination redu
avoids signal tra
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3
and interference.
2
to connect a DMX
120 Ohm 1/4 W) b
Figure 3
and PIN 3 (DMX
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