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LED Foot 8 DMX
DMX-controller
user manual
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Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
06.10.2014, ID: 332335
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Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 9
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 14
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 15
6 Basics............................................................................................................................................................. 25
7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.1 Channel assignment....................................................................................................................... 29
7.2 Scenes.................................................................................................................................................. 31
7.3 Chasers................................................................................................................................................. 34
7.4 Dimmer................................................................................................................................................ 41
7.5 Sound control, Auto mode........................................................................................................... 41
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7.6 MIDI control........................................................................................................................................ 43
8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 44
9 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 45
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 47
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search
Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service
If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.
Letterings
Displays
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ð
Automatic operation is started.
3. Switch off the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specified location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8.
Instructions
Cross-references
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1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is used to control DMX-controlled LED spotlights. Use the device only as described
in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be
improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for
damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
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NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the
voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐
rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐
sibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
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3 Features
Special features of the device:
n Controls up to 8 LED spotlights via DMX
n 16 scenes and 16 chasers programmable
n Quick setting of colour effects via rotary controls
n Operating modes:
– manual
– auto
– sound-controlled
n MIDI-capable
n Floor device, all functions foot-controllable
n Rugged design, ideal for stage use
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4 Starting up
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible highquality cables for all connections.
The device is designed for floor use. Position the unit on a flat, non-slip surface, use a non-slip
pad if necessary.
Connect the included 9V power supply unit to the power supply input of the unit and then
plug the power cord plug into the wall outlet.
When all cable connections are made, turn on the device with the main switch on the rear
panel. The display briefly shows ‘Load’ , the unit is instantly operational.
Installing the device
Connecting the PSU
Turning the unit on
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5 Connections and operating elements
Top view
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1 Button group [Fixture]
Buttons 1 to 8 to select the control channels. The corresponding indicator LED shows whether the respective channel
is switched (LED on) or deactivated (LED off).
2 Operating panel
See detailed view ‘Operating panel’ (Ä ‘Operating panel’ on page 18).
3 Colour control
See detailed view ‘Colour control’ (Ä ‘Colour control’ on page 21).
4 [Music/Auto | Blackout]
Foot switch to switch between the operating modes ‘Music’, ‘Auto’ and ‘Blackout’.
5 [Function | OFF]
Foot switch to end the current scene or chaser.
6 [Down]
Foot switch for switching to the next scene or chaser in the device memory.
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7 [Up]
Foot switch for switching to the previous scene or chaser in the device memory.
8 [Scene Chase | Dimmer]
Foot switch to switch between the operating modes ‘Scene’, ‘Chase’ and ‘Dimmer’.
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9 Display.
10
Button for programming scenes or chasers, increases the displayed value by one.
Operating panel
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11
Button for programming scenes or chasers, decreases the displayed value by one.
12 [Music]
Indicator LED. This LED lights permanently in ‘Music’ mode.
13 [Auto]
Indicator LED. This LED lights permanently in ‘Auto’ mode.
14 [Blackout]
Indicator LED. This LED lights permanently in ‘Auto’ mode.
15 [Del]
Button to delete programmed scenes, single steps or entire chases.
16 [Patch | Insert]
Button to assign channels and to insert single steps into chasers. The corresponding indicator LED lights permanently
once the mode is enabled.
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17 [Mode]
Button to switch between the operating modes ‘Scene’ and ‘Chase’ in programming mode. The corresponding indi‐
cator LED lights permanently once the mode is enabled.
18 [Program | Record]
Button to switch to programming mode The corresponding indicator LED lights permanently once the mode is ena‐
bled.
19 [Dimmer]
Indicator LED. This LED lights permanently in ‘Dimmer’ mode.
20 [Chase]
Indicator LED. This LED lights permanently in ‘Chase’ mode and during chaser programming.
21 [Scene]
Indicator LED. This LED lights permanently in ‘Scene’ mode and during scene programming.
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22 [White]
Rotary control to adjust the brightness ‘white’.
23 [Red]
Rotary control to adjust the brightness ‘red’.
Colour control
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24 [Dimmer]
Rotary control to adjust the dimmer.
25 [Green]
Rotary control to adjust the brightness ‘green’.
26 [User Definable]
Rotary control to adjust a user definable function (e.g. Shutter, Stroboscope,…).
27 [Blue]
Rotary control to adjust the brightness ‘blue’.
28 [User Definable]
Rotary control to adjust a user definable function (e.g. Shutter, Stroboscope,…).
29 [Amber]
Rotary control to adjust the brightness ‘amber’.
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30 [MIDI]
MIDI input.
31 [AUDIO]
RCA input for connecting audio equipment for sound control.
32 [DMX OUT]
Lockable DMX output socket.
Rear panel
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33 Connection socket for the supplied 9 V power supply unit.
34 [OFF | ON]
Main switch to turn the device on and off.
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6 Basics
This chapter contains basic information about data transmission via DMX protocol.
DMX signals are generated by a DMX controller and transmitted to the connected devices
using a DMX cable. Up to 512 channels per connection can be transmitted, with a value
between 0 and 255 is transmitted for each channel. The 512 channels form a so-called ‘DMX
universe’.
DMX devices are wired in series, i.e., a transmitting unit sends out signals to all connected
receivers. The receiver arrangement in the device chain can be chosen arbitrarily, since all
devices filter and process the relevant data independently.
To form a serial device chain, the DMX input of the first receiver is to be connected to the DMX
output of the controller or other DMX master unit. The output of the first receiver then has to
be connected to the input of the second and so on. The output of the last receiver in a DMX
chain must be terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Signal transmission
Wiring
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From a cable length of more than 300 m or after 32 connected DMX devices, the
signal must be strengthened by a DMX booster.
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Every DMX device operates with a certain vendor specific number of channels through which
the incoming control signals are converted into movements, brightness or colour changes,
etc.. Since all receivers in a DMX chain always receive all signals, a starting address must be
assigned to each DMX device. Starting from this address (a value between 1 and 512), the
incoming signals are then interpreted by the receiver and implemented in accordance with
the function mode set on the receiver (device-internal channel assignment).
Within a DMX chain, one start address can easily be assigned multiply. The corresponding
receivers then operate synchronously (same movements, same brightness, same colour, etc.).
When assigning DMX addresses, it's critical how the device counts. Depending on the design,
counting of channels starts at 0 or 1.
Fixture DMX channels
1 1…8
2 9…16
3 17…24
4 25…32
Signal conversion
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Fixture DMX channels
5 33…40
6 41…48
7 49…56
8 57…64
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7 Operating
7.1 Channel assignment
Proceed as follows to assign DMX channels:
1. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] lights up.
2. Press [Mode].
ð
The indicator LED [Mode] lights up.
3. Keep the [Patch | Insert] button pressed for three seconds.
ð
The indicator LED [Patch | Insert] lights up. The device is now in ‘Channel Patch’
mode.
4. Use the [Fixture] buttons 1 to 8 to activate a control channel.
ð
The indicator LED of the activated control channel lights.
5. Use the rotary controls [White], [Red], [Green], [Blue] and [Amber] to select a channel func‐
tion.
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6.
Use the buttons and to adapt the DMX channel assignment. If the indicator value
flashes this address on the control channel is already in use. Select a different address or
reassign the occupied address as well.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 in order to adjust the assignment of the other control channels.
8. Briefly press the [Program | Record] button to save the changes.
ð
All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the new settings are saved.
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7.2 Scenes
1. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to change to program‐
ming mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] lights up.
2. Use [Fixture] buttons 1 to 8 to activate the devices to be integrated into the scene.
ð
The indicator LEDs of the activated control channels light.
3. Use the rotary controls [White], [Red], [Green], [Blue] and [Amber] to adjust the colour set‐
tings and the two user definable controls to adjust the assigned functions.
4.
Use the buttons and to select a memory slot (‘Sc.01’…‘Sc.16’). If the indicator value
flashes this memory slot is already in use. Assign a different memory slot or overwrite the
existing settings.
5. Press the [Program | Record] button to save the scene.
ð
All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the new scene has been saved.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to save additional scenes.
A maximum of 16 scenes can be saved in the device.
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7. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming
mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] turns off.
1. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to change to program‐
ming mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] lights up.
2.
Use the buttons and to select the scene to be deleted from the device memory (‘Sc.
01’ …‘Sc.16’).
3. Press the [Del] button to delete the scene.
ð
All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the scene has been deleted.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete further scenes.
5. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming
mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] turns off.
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1. Press foot switch [Scene Chase | Dimmer] until the indicator LED [Scene] lights up.
2. Use foot switches [Up] and [Down] to select one of the saved scenes ‘Sc.01’ …‘Sc.16’.
3. Briefly press foot switch [Function | OFF] to end a running scene.
Keep foot switch [Music/Auto | Blackout] pressed to blackout all connected LED lights.
Calling scenes
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7.3 Chasers
1. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to change to program‐
ming mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] lights up.
2. Press [Mode].
ð
The indicator LEDs [Mode] and [Chase] light up.
3. Use [Fixture] buttons 1 to 8 to activate the devices to be integrated into the chaser.
ð
The indicator LEDs of the activated control channels light.
4. Use the rotary controls [White], [Red], [Green], [Blue] and [Amber] to adjust the colour set‐
tings and the two user definable controls to adjust the assigned functions.
5.
Use the buttons and to select a memory slot (‘CS.01’…‘CS.16’). If the indicator value
flashes this memory slot is already in use. Assign a different memory slot or overwrite the
existing settings.
6. Press the [Program | Record] button to save the chaser.
ð
All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the new chaser has been saved.
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7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to save additional chasers.
A maximum of 16 chasers can be saved in the device. Each chaser can consist of a max‐
imum of 99 steps.
8. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming
mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] turns off.
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1. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to change to program‐
ming mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] lights up.
2. Press [Mode].
ð
The indicator LEDs [Mode] and [Chase] light up.
3.
Use the buttons and to select the chaser you want to add a step to (‘CS.01’…‘CS.
16’ ).
4. Press [Patch | Insert].
ð
The indicator LED [Patch | Insert] flashes.
5.
Use the buttons and to select a memory slot (‘sT01’…‘sT99’). If the indicator value
flashes this memory slot is already in use. Assign a different memory slot or overwrite the
existing settings.
6. Use [Fixture] buttons 1 to 8 to activate the devices to be integrated into the single step.
ð
The indicator LEDs of the activated control channels light.
7. Use the rotary controls [White], [Red], [Green], [Blue] and [Amber] to adjust the colour set‐
tings and the two user definable controls to adjust the assigned functions.
Inserting steps into chasers
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8. Press the [Program | Record] button to save the step.
ð
All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the new step has been saved.
9. Repeat steps 4 to 8 to insert additional steps (maximal 99).
10. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming
mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] turns off.
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1. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to change to program‐
ming mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] lights up.
2. Press [Mode].
ð
The indicator LEDs [Mode] and [Chase] light up.
3.
Use the buttons and to select the chaser you want to delete a step from (‘CS.01’…
‘CS.16’ ).
4. Press [Patch | Insert].
ð
The indicator LED [Patch | Insert] flashes.
5.
Use the buttons and to select the desired step (‘sT01’…‘sT99’).
6. Press the [Del] button to delete the step.
ð
All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the step has been deleted.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 6 to delete further steps.
8. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming
mode.
Deleting steps from a chaser
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ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] turns off.
1. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to change to program‐
ming mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] lights up.
2.
Use the buttons and to select the chaser to be deleted from the device memory
(‘SC.01’ …‘Sc.16’).
3. Keep the [Del] button pressed for three seconds to delete the chaser.
ð
All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the chaser has been deleted.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete further chasers.
5. Keep the [Program | Record] button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming
mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Program | Record] turns off.
Deleting chasers
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1. Press foot switch [Scene Chase | Dimmer] until the indicator LED [Chase] lights up.
2. Use foot switches [Up] and [Down] to select one of the saved chasers ‘CS.01’ …‘CS.16’.
Use [Music/Auto | Blackout] to change between operating modes ‘Music’ and ‘Auto’ in
order to adjust the settings:
Activate the ‘Music’ mode (LED [Music] lights up), press foot switch [Function | OFF] and
use foot switches [Up] and [Down] to adjust the sound control sensitivity in a range from
‘S000’ …‘S100’. The value is applied as soon as the display skips back.
Activate the ‘Auto’ mode (LED [Auto] lights up), press foot switch [Function | OFF] and use
foot switches [Up] and [Down] to adjust the progress speed for Auto mode in a range
from ‘SP.01’ …‘Sp.12’. The value is applied as soon as the display skips back.
3. Briefly press foot switch [Function | OFF] to end a running chaser.
Keep foot switch [Music/Auto | Blackout] pressed to blackout all connected LED lights.
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7.4 Dimmer
1. Keep foot switch [Scene Chase | Dimmer] pressed for about two seconds to change to
Dimmer mode.
ð
The indicator LED [Dimmer] lights up.
2. Adjust the dimmer using foot switches [Up] and [Down] in a range from ‘dI.00’ …‘dI.FL’.
A single keystroke changes the setting by factor 1 up or down. Keep the foot switch
pressed to adjust the Dimmer setting up or down quickly.
3. Press foot switch [Scene Chase | Dimmer] briefly to change to ‘Chase’ mode.
7.5 Sound control, Auto mode
In Chase mode, you can change between Sound control and Auto mode:
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1. Press foot switch [Scene Chase | Dimmer] until the indicator LED [Chase] lights up.
2. Use foot switch [Music/Auto | Blackout] to change between operating modes ‘Music’ and
‘Auto’.
Activate the ‘Music’ mode (LED [Music] lights up), press foot switch [Function | OFF] and
use foot switches [Up] and [Down] to adjust the sound control sensitivity in a range from
‘S000’ …‘S100’. The value is applied as soon as the display skips back.
Activate the ‘Auto’ mode (LED [Auto] lights up), press foot switch [Function | OFF] and use
foot switches [Up] and [Down] to adjust the progress speed for Auto mode in a range
from ‘SP.01’ …‘Sp.12’. The value is applied as soon as the display skips back.
If you keep the foot switch pressed for about two seconds the unit changes to ‘Blackout’
mode and blackouts all connected LED spotlights.
ð
The indicator LED of the activated operating mode lights.
3. Press foot switch [Scene Chase | Dimmer] briefly to change to ‘Chase’ mode.
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7.6 MIDI control
MIDI command MIDI note Function
Scene num 01…16 0x00 0x7f
Chase num 17…32 0x00 0x7f
Chase mode 33 0x00 0x01
Music Sensitivity 34 0x00 0x64
Chase Speed 35 0x00 0x0c
Chase Fade 36 0x00 0x64
Dimmer 37 0x00 0x64
Blackout 126 0x00 0x01
MIDI mapping, channel 1
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8 Technical specifications
Operating voltage supply
9 V (DC)
Dimensions (W × D × H) 375 mm× 188 mm× 88 mm
Weight 1.8 kg
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9 Plug and connection assignment
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐
ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug
fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a
short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!
The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please
refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.
Pin Configuration
1 Ground, shielding
2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)
3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)
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Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug.
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
RCA connection
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10 Protecting the environment
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial
Disposal of your old device
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