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7. UNDERSTANDING DMX

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):

Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for

data input and data output (see figure below). Be sure to only use properly rated DMX

cables for DMX operation and not standrd audio cables. If you are constructing your own

cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital cable rated at a 120 ohms (this cable

can be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should

be made with a male and female 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector on either end of the cable.

For 5-pin connectors follow the illustration below and omit pins 4 and 5 as they are not

used.

Please note: This is not the same as audio microphone cable. Audio cable has a

different resistance rating and may cause erratic signal problems.

Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables. Do not connect the

cable's shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact

with the XLR's outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a signal short circuit and

erratic behavior.

DMX-512 control connection

Connect the provided DMX XLR cable to the female 3-pin or 5-pin XLR output of your

controller and the other side to the male 3-pin or 5-pin XLR input of the moving head

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