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Spinout™ Set Up
Unpacking:
Every Spinout™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect
operating order. 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. In the case damage has been found, please contact
our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in your area matches the
required voltage for your American DJ
®
Spinout.™ The American DJ
®
Spinout
™
is available in a 115v and 230v version. Be sure to plug your power cord into a
matching wall outlet before attempting to operate your unit.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
Your fixture and your controller require a standard 3-pin
XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure
1). If you are making your own cables be sure to
use standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable
may be purchased at almost all pro sound and lighting
stores). Your cables should be made with a male and
female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also
remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and
can not be “Y”ed or split.
Notice:
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. 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 short
circuit and erratic behavior.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figure 2 when making your own cables.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
(X-CALIBUR)
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
Figure 2
Figure 1
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the
last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor
which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (see figure 4).
This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy
chain. Using a cable terminator will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior
and control problems.
Linking:
The Spinout™ is a DMX intelligent unit and must follow standard DMX proto-
col. A DMX signal cannot be split or “Y-ed” unless you are using an approved
DMX splitter such as the American DJ
®
DMX Branch 4.
™
Link your units
together using standard DMX cable as described on page 6 of this manual. Be
sure that each fixture follows an “IN”/”OUT” pattern starting from your DMX
controller. Your controller will always be the first output in a DMX chain. Link all
your DMX devices together regardless of their brand or type.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
(X-CALIBUR)
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
Figure 4
Spinout™ Set Up Cont.
1 EARTH
2 COLD
3 HOT
1 EARTH
COLD 2
3 HOT
Figure 3
XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
XLR Male Socket
XLR Female Socket
