XLR MALE SOCKET
1 EARTH
HOT 2
3 COLD
XLR FEMALE SOCKET
1 EARTH
HOT 2
3 COLD
XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
3 HOT
2 COLD
3 HOT
2 COLD
1 GROUND
1 GROUND
of 80-100 ohms/.5w. Long cable runs can sometimes cause erratic behavior. Using a cable terminator
will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior by completing the data circuit. To make a terminator
simply jump a 80-100 ohm/.5w resistor between pins two (2) and three (3) on a male XLR connector.
Plug the terminator in to the female data connector on the last fixture in the line.
Operation Modes:
For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beam projections.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
1. To operate as a stand alone unit via its internal chases and microphone, turn all dip switches off
(See page 6/figure 5).
2. Adjust the sensitivity knob on the rear of the unit so the unit will react to sound.
3. Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound. Turning
the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture’s sensitivity to sound.
4. The American DJ
®
Rainbow 250™ will now react to the bass sound of music via the internal
microphone.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active):
1. This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together. The units will run as a synchronized light
show.
2. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the
controlling unit’s program. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.
3. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connectors on the rear of the units.
4. Use standard XLR microphone cables to link your units together. Remember that the Male XLR
connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output.
5. The first unit in the chain (master) will use the female XLR connector only - The last unit in the
chain will use the male XLR connector only.
6. Turn the master unit’s dip switch 10 to the on position. Be sure all other dip switches are set to the
off position (See page 6/figure 5).
7. Turn all dip switches to the off position on the slave units. Please see the chart on page 6 for all
slave dipswitch settings. Note only one fixture may use the master units dip switch settings (See
page 6/figure 5)
8. After all the units’ dip switch settings have been set, plug the units in.
9. Adjust the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make them react to sound.
DMX Operation:
1. Operating through a DMX controller gives the user freedom to create his/her own programs
tailored to their own individual needs. This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spots.
2. This operation will allow you to control each fixture’s colors and dimmer with a standard DMX 512
Figure 2
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