nect 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.
5P Hex
Set Up
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
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
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.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 2
Figure 3
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
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 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ Products, LLC part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibili-
ties of erratic behavior.
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
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
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.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 4
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used,
these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chart
below details a proper cable conversion.
Conductor
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Not Used
Not Used
Data True (+ signal)
Data Compliment (- signal)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
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5P Hex Operating Instructions
Control Panel Lock:
The control panel will lock itself after 30 seconds if nothing is
pressed. To unlock the control panel, press the MODE button
for 3 seconds.
Operating Modes:
The 5P Hex has five operating modes:
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
• RGBWA + UV Mode - Choose one of the six colors to remain static
or adjust the intensity of each color to make your own color.
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs. The sound sensitivity is adjustable
• Program Mode - There are 7 built-in programs to choose from.
Color change and color fade speeds are adjustable.
• Static Color Mode - There are 63 colors to choose from.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to
create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs.
The 5P Hex has 4 DMX modes: 6 Channel mode, 7 Channel mode,
8 Channel mode, and a 12 Channel mode. See pages 13-16 for each
modes’ DMX traits.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
2. To run your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until
“AXXX” is displayed. “XXX” represents the current displayed ad-
dress. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX
address, then press the SETUP button to select your DMX
Channel mode.
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel
modes. The Channel modes are listed below:
• To run the 6 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch06”
is displayed. This is the 6 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 7 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch07”
is displayed. This is the 7 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 8 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch08”
is displayed. This is the 8 Channel DMX Mode.
