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Figure 2

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 90-120 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 socket 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 behav-
ior. 

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 3

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.

 

Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR 

connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures 
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin XLR connectors 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

Pin 5 - Do Not Use

Pin 4 - 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

  Tri Star™    

 

 

     

                       Set Up

Power Supply:

 This unit is available only in 120v. Before plugging 

your  unit  in  be  sure  the  source  voltage  in  your  area  matches  the 
required voltage for your American DJ

®

 Tri Star.™ 

General Operation:

 

This fixture is designed to operate as a stand 

alone,  sound-active  unit,  or  in  a  Master/Slave  configuration.  It  can 
also operate via DMX controller. The Tri Star™ is ready to be plugged 
in out of the box. After plugging the power supply into a power outlet 
the  lasers  will  immediately  begin  to  cycle  through  the  many  built  in 
patterns (provided all dipswitch are in the “OFF” position, and there 
is  an  ample  amount  of  sound  to  trigger  the  unit).  You  can  also  flip 
dipswitch #10 to the “ON” poition to activate the Auto Mode. The unit 
comes with several built-in patterns that automatically cycle through 
when the unit is operating. 

Sensitivity Knob:

 A sound sensitivity knob is located at the rear of 

the  unit.  Use  this  knob  to  regulate  the  amount  of  sound  it  takes  to 
trigger the unit. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase 
the units sensitivity to sound, turning the knob in a counterclockwise 
direction  will  decrease  the  units  sensitivity.  Turning  the  knob  com-
pletely  to  the  counter-clockwise  direction  will  turn  off  the  sound-
active mode.

  Tri Star™    

 

 

     

                  Operation

Operating Modes:

Universal DMX Control: 

This mode allows you to use a universal 

DMX-512  controller  such  as  the  American  DJ

®

  DMX  Operator™  or 

Show Designer.™ 
1.   To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures  
      on pages 6 - 8 as well as the set-up procedures included with
      your DMX controller. 
2.   For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on  
      the last fixture.
3.   Assign a DMX address to the unit by following the dipswitch chart 
      on page 15. 
4.   The Tri Star™ uses four DMX channels. See pages 13 and 14 for  
      detailed description of the DMX traits. Use your DMX controller to  
      activate the various built-in patterns. 
5.   For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included  
      with your DMX controller.

      NOTE:

 If running in Master/Slave configuration while using a    

©

American DJ

®

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American DJ

®

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Содержание Tri Star

Страница 1: ...our toll free customer support number for further instructions Please do not return the unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www americandj com for...

Страница 2: ...re are no user serviceable parts inside Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation Allow about 6 15cm between this device and a wall Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product out doors voids all warranties During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power Always mount th...

Страница 3: ...sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound Turning the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture s sensitivity to sound If the knob is turned completely in the counter clockwise direction the sound sensitivity function will turn off 3 DC Input Accepts a DC 9V 500 mA minimum power supply 4 Power Switch Switches the power on or off 5 XL...

Страница 4: ... 10 Some units omit dipswitch 10 When a unit does include dipswitch 10 it is usually used for special functions such as Tri Star Set Up sound activation Assigning DMX Address Each dipswitch has a preset value A spe cific DMX address is set by combining the dipswitches that sum your desired value For example To achieve a DMX address of 7 combine dipswitches 1 2 and 3 Since dipswitch 1 has a value o...

Страница 5: ...Tri Star General Operation This fixture is designed to operate as a stand alone sound active unit or in a Master Slave configuration It can also operate via DMX controller The Tri Star is ready to be plugged in out of the box After plugging the power supply into a power outlet the lasers will immediately begin to cycle through the many built in patterns provided all dipswitch are in the OFF positi...

Страница 6: ...R connector is the output For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture 2 Choose a unit to function as the Master and set dipswitch 11 to the ON position This unit must be the first unit in line Then simply daisy chain the units together using XLR cables 3 Turn dipswitch 1 to the ON position on the SLAVE units and they will react the same as the MASTER 4 Use the sensitivity kno...

Страница 7: ...170 182 RED GREEN YELLOW DOTTED LINE 183 195 RED GREEN YELLOW LINE 1 196 208 RED GREEN YELLOW LINE 2 209 232 COLOR AND LINES CHANGE EVERY 3 SEC 233 255 COLOR AND LINES CHANGE EVERY 5 SEC Tri Star DMX Traits Channel Value Function 3 0 255 MIRROR POSTION AND MOVEMENT 0 200 360 POSITION CHANGING 201 212 CLOCKWISE ROTATION 213 215 STOP 216 227 COUNTER CLOCKWISE ROTATION 228 255 SOUND ACTIVE 4 0 255 CH...

Страница 8: ...erican DJ www americandj com Tri Star Instruction Manual Page 16 This chart list the DMX dipswitch setting for DMX address 1 through 511 Follow the instructions below to configure fixture dipswitches with your desired DMX address Tri Star DMX Address Chart Tri Star Notes ...

Страница 9: ...ired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above American DJ will replac...

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