8
S E T U P
Unpacking:
Every Stage Setter 8 has been thoroughly tested and shipped in perfect operating order. Carefully
check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears
to have been damaged, carefully inspect your fixture for any damage. In the event that damage has
been found, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure that the voltage of the power source matches the required volt-
age for your ADJ Stage Setter 8. The ADJ Stage Setter 8 is available in a 115v and 230v version.
Please be aware that line voltage may vary from venue to venue.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
Your controller and packs require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for DMX data input and DMX data
output (Figure 1). If you are making your own cables, use standard two conductor shielded cable,
which may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores. Your cables should be
made with a male XLR connector at one end and a female XLR connector at the other. Also remem-
ber 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 conduc-
tor 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. Refer to the figures below when
making your own cables.
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer run of cable are used, it may be necessary to use a terminator on the last unit in order
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 (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 will de-
crease the possiblities of erratic behavior.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Shield
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.
