Operation - American DJ Tempest 575H User Instructions

Tempest 575H™
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
2 Cold
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
3 Hot
Figure 3
Special Note: Line Termination.
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
POWER
behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1 1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
3 3
3-PIN XLR
2 2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin XLR connectors 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
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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XLR Female Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative) CONTROL
INPUT
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
3-Pin XLR Female (Out) 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
Set Up Tempest 575H™
Operating Modes:
Universal DMX Control:
DMX-512 controller such as the American DJ
Show Designer.™
1. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 6 - 8 as well as the set-up procedures included with
your DMX controller.
2. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
POWER
3. Assign a DMX address to the unit by following the dipswitch chart
on page 14.
4. The Tempest 575H™ uses one DMX channel to access the
different programs. See page 13 for detailed description of the
DMX traits. Use your DMX controller to activate the various built-in
programs.
5. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this mode when
running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
1. Set dipswitch #10 to the "ON" positon to activate Stand-Alone.
2. The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the
internal microphone.
3. Use the audio sensitivity knob on the side of the unit to make
the unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity knob
in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turning the
knob in the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the fixture's
sensitivity to sound.
4. The optional MINI/C Controller may be used with this mode to
control a blackout function.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active):
you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller.
In Master-Slave mode, the units will react to sound. In Master-Slave
operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will
react to the controlling units programs. Any unit can act as a Master
or as a Slave.
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This mode allows you to use a universal
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DMX Operator™ or
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This mode allows a
This mode will allow