American DJ MB DMX User Instructions

American DJ MB DMX User Instructions

2-channel dmx mirrorball motor

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User Instructions
Revised 2/03
American DJ
®
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com
Unpacking.....................................................................................3
Introduction..................................................................................3
Customer Support.............................................................................3
Safety Precautions...............................................................................4
Features.........................................................................................5
Registration..............................................................................5
DMX Linking...................................................................................6
Data Cable Requirements............................................................6
Termination................................................................................7
5 Pin Conversion.........................................................................7
Linking...........................................................................................8
Stand Alone.................................................................................10
Master/Slave..................................................................................10
DMX ......................................................................................11
Mounting...................................................................................12
Master/Slave Quick Reference Chart.................................................14
Warranty.........................................................................................15
Specifications..............................................................................16
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DMX ..................11 Mounting...................12 Breaker Reset..................12 DMX Traits..................13 Master/Slave Quick Reference Chart..........14 Warranty..................15 Specifications................16 User Instructions American DJ ® 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058 www.americandj.com Revised 2/03 ©American DJ Supply® - www.americandj.com - MB DMX™ Instruction Manual Page 2...
  • Page 2: Mb Dmx™ General Information

    DMX-512, Stand-Alone, or Master/ outdoors voids all warranties Slave. The MB DMX™ allows you to control the operation of a mirror ball • During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power motor as well as the lamps via DMX operation.
  • Page 3: Features

    • Uses Two DMX Channels voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American • DMX-512 Protocol Compatible MB DMX.™ Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, ® • Variable Head Rotation Speed you should be sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage •...
  • Page 4: Termination

    Master/Slave Linking: Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the For a more dramatic effect, link several MB DMX™ together. Your cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conduc- fixture comes with built-in programs. These programs are designed tor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing.
  • Page 5: Operating Modes

    DMX controller to access the different traits associated with operating mode. Failure to disconnect the power supply after chang- the MB DMX. A reference of different DMX traits is printed on page 21 ing the operating mode may cause the unit to function improperly.
  • Page 6: Mounting

    For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture. MB DMX™ Mounting 2. Select a MB DMX to be the “master” unit. Locate the dipswitches Mounting: The MB DMX™ ships with a built-in rigging point and on the side of the unit and flip dipswitch 10 to the “on” position.
  • Page 7: Dmx Traits

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  • Page 8: Warranty

    ® tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ ® under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ .

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