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Making Input and Output Connections
Power
The unit will work with 100-240VAC 50-60Hz mains power sources, and is provided with a
powerCON to NEMA 5-15P plug for connection to US household style outlets. For use with
other types of outlets, replace the plug with a suitable connector.
CKDMX Ports
Connect CKDMX fixtures in any desired arrangement; you can connect all of one type of fixture,
or mix fixtures in any combination. If you combine different types of CKDMX fixtures, you will be
able to configure each output port to match the fixture using the Port Setup Menu described
below.
CTI offers the 6505 Terminal Block Adapter for use with the PDS-750 TRX if screw terminal
connection is desired for applications such as permanent installation
DMX512 Connections
Connect a standard 5P XLR DMX Cable to the 5P XLRM DMX input. The 5P XLRF Output will
function as a standard hard-wired DMX pass-thru and is auto-terminated when no pass-thru
cable is connected.
Ethernet Connections
Connect the Ethernet source to either EtherCON RJ45 Compatible Ethernet port connector.
The other EtherCON will function as a pass-thru port as long as the PDS-750 TRX is operating
in Ethernet Input mode. If power to the unit is lost this Ethernet pass-thru will not function.
SHoW DMX Operation
Confirm the Antenna is installed and extended. Configure the SHoW ID to match the SHoW ID
setting of the SHoW DMX Transmitter (sold separately) being used. See
Configuration Options on page 19, and the
SHoW DMX Users Manual
for details. For
SHOW DMX Neo compatibility see
Appendix E: SHoW DMX Neo Compatibility.
USB A Port
This port is used for firmware installation and upgrades only. Firmware updates are posted on
the City Theatrical, Inc. website
To install a firmware update:
Download the new firmware file from the CTI Website
Place file in root directory of a FAT (16 or 32) formatted USB memory stick.
Plug stick into USB jack
Browse to “Misc->Firmware->Update”
Wait for unit to reboot with new firmware
Once complete, remove USB stick
Some USB memory devices do not meet the USB Standard, and may not work reliably with the
PDS-750 TRX. If you have a problem, please contact City Theatrical for help.
The Menus
The PDS-750 TRX will power up in the configuration it was last set to. On power up, the unit
will be in the Main Menu and the display will show:
PDS-750 TRX
→
(main menu)
[status] (status messages will vary with the input control method selected)
(
→
) indicates that there is more information available by pressing the Right button.
