ADJ QUAD DMX RGBW LED Pinspot Light User Manual

ADJ QUAD DMX RGBW LED Pinspot Light

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DOCUMENT VERSION

Due to additional product features and/or enhancements, an updated version of this document may be available online. Please check www.adj.com for the latest revision/update of this manual before beginning installation and/or programming.

Date| Document Version| Software Version| DMX Channels| Notes
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3/2015| 1.0| 1.01| 6 ch.| Initial Release
10/2022| 1.5| N/C| N/C| Added Dip Switch Chart
05/15/2023| 2.0| N/C| N/C| Updated UC IR Remote, Specifications
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GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information. This product is intended for use by professionally trained personnel only, and is not suitable for private use.

Unpacking
Every device has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton is damaged, carefully inspect the device for damage, and be sure all accessories necessary to install and operate the device have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Please do not return this device to your dealer without first contacting customer support. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

BOX CONTENTS
Omega Brackets 1.83M locking power cable

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Contact ADJ Service for any product-related service and support needs. Also visit forums.adj.com with questions, comments or suggestions.

ADJ SERVICE USA – Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST 323-582-2650 | Fax: 323-832-2941 | [email protected]

ADJ SERVICE EUROPE – Monday – Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET +31 45 546 85 60 | Fax: +31 45 546 85 96 | [email protected]

REPLACEMENT PARTS please visit parts.adj.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO THIS FIXTURE AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.

LIMITED WARRANTY

• ADJ Products, LLC hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, ADJ Products, LLC products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see specific warranty period on reverse). This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
• For warranty service, you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending back the product-please contact ADJ Products, LLC Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send the product only to the ADJ Products, LLC factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, ADJ Products, LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, or for the safe return thereof.
• This warranty is void of the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which ADJ Products, LLC concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product, if the product has been repaired or service by anyone other than ADJ Products, LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products, LLC; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.
• This is not a service contact, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic check up. During the period specified above, ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warrant service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of ADJ Products, LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of ADJ Products, LLC. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after August 15, 2012, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
• ADJ Products, LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
• No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by ADJ Products, LLC in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall ADJ Products, LLC be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
• This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to ADJ Products, LLC Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS

• Non L.E.D. Lighting Products = 1-year (365 days) Limited Warranty (Such as: Special Effect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands etc. excluding LED and lamps)
• Laser Products = 1 Year (365 Days) Limited Warranty (excludes laser diodes which have 6 month limited warranty)
• L.E.D. Products = 2-year (730 days) Limited Warranty (excluding batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty) Note: 2 Year Warranty only applies to purchases within the United States.
• StarTec Series = 1 Year Limited Warranty (excluding batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty)
• ADJ DMX Controllers = 2 Year (730 Days) Limited Warranty

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

The fixture carries a 2 year limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompanied by a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain an R.A. number by contacting our customer support team on our customer support number. All packages returned to the service department not displaying an R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.

FEATURES

• Multi-Colors
• 3 Operating Modes
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• 3-Pin DMX Connection
• 6 DMX Channels

INCLUDED ITEMS

• Omega Bracket (x1)
• Locking Power Cable (x1)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• PROTECTION CLASS 1 – FIXTURE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
• THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF, AS DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO THIS FIXTURE AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.
• NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT SOURCE! RETINA INJURY RISK – MAY INDUCE BLINDNESS! SENSITIVE PERSONS MAY SUFFER AN EPILEPTIC SHOCK!
  • Maximum ambient operating temperature is 113° F (45° C)!
  • DO NOT TOUCH the fixture housing during operation. Disconnect the power and allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before servicing.
  • DO NOT shake the fixture, and avoid brute force when installing and/or operating the fixture.
  • DO NOT operate the fixture if the power cord has become frayed, crimped and/or damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace immediately with a new one of the same power rating.
  • DO NOT attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.
  • DO NOT attempt to operate this unit if it has been damaged in any way.
  • DO NOT spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
  • Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
  • DO NOT block any air ventilation slots. All fan and air inlets must remain clean and never blocked. Allow approx. 6” (15cm) between fixture and other devices or a wall for proper cooling.
  • Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation.
  • DO NOT remove the cover under for any reason.
  • When installing fixture in a suspended enviroment, always use mounting hardware that is no less than M10 x 25mm, and always install fixture with an appropriately rated safety cable.
  • Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack.
  • During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.
  • 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 where they exit from the unit.
  • Cleaning – The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
  • The power-supply cord or the plug have been damaged.
  • Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into, the fixture.
  • The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
  • The fixture has fallen and/or has been subjected to extreme handling.

OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION

DO NOT INSTALL THE FIXTURE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO!

Fixture MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and construction codes and regulations. When installing the unit, the trussing or area of installation must be able to support at least 10 times the weight of the unit and any attached accessories without any deformation. The unit must be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriately-rated safety cable. Before rigging/mounting a fixture to any metal truss/structure or placing the fixture(s) on any surface, a professional equipment installer MUST be consulted to determine if the metal truss/structure or surface is properly certified to safely hold the combined weight of the fixture(s), clamps, cables, and accessories. Maximum ambient operating temperature is 113°F (45°C). Fixture(s) should be installed away from walking paths, seating areas, or areas where unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture by hand. NEVER stand directly below the fixture(s) when rigging, removing, or servicing. Overhead fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an appropriately rated safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including calculating working load limits, knowledge of installation material being used, and perodic safety inspection of all installation material as well as the unit itself. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself. The installaiton should be checked by a skilled person once a year.

DMX SETUP

Power Supply: The ADJ Pinspot LED Quad DMX contains a auto- matic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.

DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used as a form of commu-nication 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 manufacturers 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, try to use the shortest cable path possible when linking several DMX fixtures. 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 Pinspot LED Quad DMX can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Pinspot LED Quad DMX has 6 DMX channels. The DMX address is set using the dipswitches located on the rear of the Pinspot LED Quad DMX. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output, 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 cannot be split.

Notice: Be sure to follow the diagram below 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 into contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

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 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 (ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will reduce the risk of erratic behavior.

A DMX512 terminator reduces signal errors, avoiding most signal reflection interference. Connect PIN 2 (DMX-) and PIN 3 (DMX+) of the last fixture in series with a 120 Ohm, 1/4 W Resistor to terminate the DMX512.

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors: Some manufacturers use 5-pin DMX- 512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX fixtures may be integrated into a 3-pin DMX line with a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter cable. Although these adapters are available at most electric stores, one can be assembled using the conversion chart.

PRIMARY – SECONDARY SETUP

In Primary – Secondary mode, one unit will act as the Primary, or controlling unit, and to activate Secondary units via built-in programs. Any unit can act as a Primary, or as a Secondary; however, only one unit can be programmed to act as the “Primary.”

1. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit. Use standard XLR microphone cables to link units. The Male XLR connector is the input, and the Female XLR connector is the ouput. The first unit in the chain (Primary) uses the female XLR connector only. The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only.
2. Set the dipswitch #1 to the ON position, all other dipswitches off for the “Primary” unit.
3. For the “Secondary” unit(s), any dipswitch in the On position except #1.
4. Connect the “Secondary” unit, or units, and they will automatically start to follow the “Primary.”

UC IR REMOTE
The UC IR infrared remote has many differnet functions, and gives the user complete control of the Pinspot LED Quad DMX. To control the desired fixture, aim the controller at the front of the fixture. Note that the remote has a 30 foot range. Please note that the fixture will only respond to the UC IR remote when the fixture is running in Primary mode.

• STAND BY – Pressing this button will blackout the fixture.
• FULL ON – Hold this button down to fully light the unit. When you let the button go, the unit will return to its previous state.
• FADE/GOBO – Invalid for this fixture.
• COLOR – Press buttons 1-9 to choose a desired color. Adjust the output intensity using either the number buttons or using the “DIMMER +” and “DIMMER -” buttons.
• STROBE – Press and hold this button the to strobe. This function is only valid under color mode.
• SOUND ON & OFF – These buttons activate and deactivate the sound active mode.
• SHOW – This button will activate the random show (default). Press the buttons 1-9 to select a different show.
• “DIMMER +” and “DIMMER -” – Use these buttons to adjust the output intensity in Color mode.

OPERATING MODES

Sound Active Modes:

1. Plug the fixture in and put dipswitch #1 in the ON position.

Show Mode:
A. Plug the fixture in and put dipswitch #1 in the ON position. Dipswitches 4, 5, 6 will control theshow speed.

DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create individual programs, including the use of fixtures as spotlights.

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, plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller. Use dipswitches 1-9 to set your desired DMX address. See below for example addressing.

DMX TRAITS

6

| ****

000 – 007

008 – 255

| STROBING

NO STROBING STROBING SLOW – FAST

DMX ADDRESS QUICK REFERENCE CHART
This chart lists DMX dip switch settings for DMX addresses 1 through 511. Follow the instructions below to configure fixture dip switches with the desired DMX Address.

DMX ADDRESS QUICK REFERENCE CHART

The center numbers of this chart (1-511) represent a DMX address. The Xs and Os along the top and the side of the chart represent the dip switch position (“X” for OFF and “O” for ON). Find the desired DMX address from the center chart. Identify the position for dip switches 1-5 from the chart on the left and dip switches 6-9 from the chart on the top. Adjust the dip switches on your fixture to match the position settings of the chart. For fixtures with 10 dip switches; dip switch 10 is reserved for special functions.

MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE!

CLEANING
Frequent cleaning is recommended to ensure proper function, optimized light output, and an extended life. The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoky, or particularly dirty environments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the fixture’s optics. Clean the external lens surface regularly with a soft cloth to avoid dirt/debris accumulation. Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and exter- nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output.

1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in. NEVER use alcohol, solvents, or ammonia-based cleaners.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 8W Quad (4-in-1) RGBW LED Pinspot (Rated at approximately 10,000 hours) Operational Modes: DMX Controlled / Sound Active / IR Remote / Auto Run Programs Beam Angle: 15-Degrees
• Lumens: 740 @ 1M at 15°
• DMX Channel: 6 Channel
• DMX Connections: 3-Pin DMX In / Out
• Dimming: Adjustable via IR remote
• Shutter / Strobe: Adjustable via IR remote
• Flicker free
• ADJ UC IR wireless remote included
• Power Consumption: 11W Max
• Input Voltage: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 8” x 4” x 2.75” / 205x98x61mm
• Weight: 1.0 lbs / 0.4 kgs

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