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  MB DMX™  

 

 

       Safety Precautions

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Safety Issues:

 

•  To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this    
    unit rain or moisture
•   Do not spill water or other liquids  into or on to your unit
•   Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been    
   frayed or broken
•   Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from    
   the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of  

 

   electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short
•   Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection
•   Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user  
   serviceable parts inside
•   Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
•   Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper  
   ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall
•   Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged
•   This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product  

 

   outdoors voids all warranties
•   During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power
•   Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter
•   Power cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked  
   on, pinched by items placed upon or against them.
•   Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources  
   such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances    
   (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•   The fixture should  be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
    A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
    B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
    C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
    D. The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a  
    

  

  marked change in performance.

General Instructions:

 

To optimize the performance of this product, 

please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize your-
self with the basic operations of this unit. These instructions contain 
important  safety  information  regarding  the  use  and  maintenance  of 
this unit. Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

Unpacking:

 

Thank you for purchasing the MB DMX™ by American 

DJ

®

.  Every  MB  DMX™  has  been  thoroughly  tested  and  has  been 

shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping 
carton  for  damage  that  may  have  occurred  during  shipping.  If  the 
carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fixture for any 
damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit has 
arrived intact. In the case damage has been found or parts are miss-
ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further 
instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contact-
ing customer support. 

Introduction:

 

The MB DMX™ is a unique intelligent mirror ball motor 

that may be operated in three modes; DMX-512, Stand-Alone, or Master/
Slave. The MB DMX™ allows you to control the operation of a mirror ball 
motor as well as the lamps via DMX operation. You may also link sev-
eral MB DMX™ motors together to obtain universal  speed and rotation. 
An  optional  MINI/C  black  out  controller  may  be  purchased  separately. 

 

Customer  Support:

  American  DJ

®

  provides  a  toll  free  customer 

support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should 
you  encounter  problems  during  your  set  up  or  initial  operation.  You 
may  also  visit  us  on  the  web  at  www.americandj.com  for  any  com-
ments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
 

Voice:   

(800) 322-6337

 

Fax: 

  

(323) 582-2610

 

E-mail:  

[email protected]

Warning! 

To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do 

not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 

Caution!

 There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not 

attempt  any  repairs  yourself,  doing  so  will  void  your  manufactures 
warranty.  In  the  unlikely  event  your  unit  may  require  service  please 
contact your nearest American DJ

®

 dealer.

  MB DMX™  

 

 

     General Information

Summary of Contents for MB DMX

Page 1: ...Unpacking 3 Introduction 3 Customer Support 3 Safety Precautions 4 Features 5 Registration 5 Set Up DMX Linking 6 Data Cable Requirements 6 Termination 7 5 Pin Conversion 7 Linking 8 Operating Modes S...

Page 2: ...ons carefully to familiarize your self with the basic operations of this unit These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit Please keep this ma...

Page 3: ...ess is set on the side panel using the dipswitches Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input and data output Figure 1 If you are making your own cables be...

Page 4: ...dvisable to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture 1 2 3 ON Figure 4 Notice Be sure to follow figure three when making your own cables Do n...

Page 5: ...X control mode This function will allow you to control each unit s individual traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the American DJ and LSC DMX Operator or Show Designer Stand Alone Operat...

Page 6: ...the various DMX fixture traits A list of the traits is located on page 13 4 This will allow you to create your own programs 5 When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation follow the D...

Page 7: ...SPEED5 2 5 rpm SPEED6 3 rpm SPEED7 4 rpm Dipswitch 9 Control Rotation Direction On CW Rotation Off CCW Rotation Dipswitch 10 Controls Master Slave Operation On Master Off Slave Note Dipswitch 10 must...

Page 8: ...i ability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ if the prod...

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