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Vizi Roller Beam 2R
12. XLR DMX Input Jack - This jack is used to receive an incoming
DMX signal or Master/Slave signal.
13. XLR Output Jack - This jack is used to transmit the incoming
DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal
to the next Vizi Roller Beam 2R in the chain. For best results in DMX or
Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain.
See "Line Termination" on page 14.
14. Carrying Handles - The includes built-in carrying handles. Be
sure to always handle the unit by the built-in handles. Never lift or car-
rying the unit by head or yoke. Pulling on or transporting the unit by
the moving head may severely damage the unit and will void the unit
warranty.
15. Lamp Assembly and Access Plate - This plate accesses the
lamp socket assembly. The unit includes a spring mounted discharge
lamp. Be sure to only replace with same type lamp. After replacing a
lamp be sure the lamp is centered in the reflector. See pages 52-53 for
details on installing and optimizing replacement lamps. Never operate
this unit with the lamp exposed, this lamp emits strong UV radiation.
Please see page 7 for important information about the Philips® Plati-
num 5R discharge lamp.
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Controls and Functions Vizi Roller Beam 2R
Power Supply:
The ADJ Vizi Roller Beam 2R contains a electronic
ballast, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the
power source. With the electronic ballast you do not need to worry
about wall voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX
controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix-
ture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture
via the DATA "IN" and DATA "OUT" XLR terminals located on all DMX
fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA "OUT" terminal).
DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models
of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a
single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX
compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using
several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The
order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence
the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address
of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the
end, or anywhere in the middle. Therefore, the first fixture controlled
by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. When a fixture
is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send
DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located
in the DMX chain.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave
Operation): The Vizi Roller Beam 2R can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol. The Vizi Roller Beam 2R can be either a 11, 13, or 18 channel
DMX unit. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on
the front panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX
controller require a approved DMX-512 110 Ohm
Data cable for data input and data output (Figure
1). We recommend Accu-Cable DMX cables. If you
are making your own cables, be sure to use stan-
dard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may
be purchased at almost all professional sound and
lighting stores). Your cables should be made with
a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also
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Set Up
Figure 1