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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
• Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
• Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by t he manufacturer. See page 11 for
cleaning details.
• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances (inclu-
d ing 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 appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance
SET UP
P
ower Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in your area matches the required
voltage for your American DJ® Mystic LED™. The American DJ® Mystic LED™ is available in a 120v and
230v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your unit voltages
matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you fixture.
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used as a form of communication
between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller
to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA
“OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA “OUT” terminal).
DMX Linking:
DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked
together and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant. To
ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path
possible. The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing. For
example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at
the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows
to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located in the
DMX chain.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):
The Mystic LED™
can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Mystic LED™ is a four channel DMX
unit. The DMX address is set on the top of the Mystic LED™. Your unit and your DMX
controller require an approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data
output (Figure 1). We recommend Accu-Cable DMX cables. If you are making your
own cables, be sure to use standard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may be
purchased at almost all pro 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
split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables. 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.
