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VBar Pak Operating Instructions
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LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE but-
ton until “dxx” is displayed.
“XX” represents either “on” or “oFF”.
Press
the UP or DONW buttons so that “doff” is displayed. Now the display will
disappear after 10s. Press any button to turn the display on again. Be
advised though that the display will turn off automatically after 10 sec-
onds.
“don” = LED display on at all times.
“doFF” = LED display shuts off after 10 seconds.
LED Display Inversion:
Follow these instructions to flip the display 180° so that the display can
be read upside down.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “dXX” is dis-
played. “XX” represents either “on” or “oFF”.
2. Press the SET UP button until “Stnd” is displayed.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to “flip” the display 180°.
Operating Modes:
The VBar has Five operating modes:
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound.
• Static Color Mode - Choose 1 of 15 colors to remain static.
• Auto Mode - There are 3 different Auto Modes to choose from.
• RGBA Dimmer Mode -
Choose one of the four colors to remain stat-
ic or adjust the intensity of each color to make your own color.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to
create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This
function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights. The VBar
has 8 DMX modes: 1 Channel mode, 2 Channel mode, 3 Channel
mode, 4 Channel mode, 5 Channel mode, 6 Channel mode, 7
Channel mode, & 8 Channel mode. See pages 15-20 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
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.
VBar Pak 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 part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities 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
