ADJ 4 STAGE PAK User manual

4 STAGE PAK
User Instructions
4 STAGE PAK
Table of Content
Unpacking......................................................................3
General Information.......................................................3
Features.........................................................................3
Registration....................................................................3
Operation Instructions.................................................4-5
DMX Set Up................................................................6-7
Cleaning.........................................................................8
Trouble Shooting............................................................8
Speci cations.................................................................9
Contact...........................................................................9
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To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operating
instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of
this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regard -
ing the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual with
the unit, for future reference.
American DJ ® will not accept any liability for any resulting damages
caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized
modication to this unit.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures war -
ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
American DJ ® .
4 STAGE PAK General Information
- Package of 4 High Power LED Par cans
- Each PAR has 36W (36x1W) LED Power (12 x Red, 12x Green, 12 x Blue)
- Beam Angle: 25°
- DMX controllable via DMX 512
- 6 DMX Channels
- 4 modes: DMX, Sound to light, Color Macro, manual
- Very good color mixing through optimized alignment of LEDs
- Stays cool: no duty circle, non-stop-use possible
- Includes solid hanging bracket
- Power consumption: 18W max
- Power Supply: 100-240V AC/47 – 63Hz
4 STAGE PAK Features
The 4 STAGE PAK carries a three year (1095 day) limited warranty.
Please ll out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase.
All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be
freight pre-paid and accompany 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 and 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 a R.A. number by
contacting our customer support team on our toll free customer support num-
ber. All packages returned to the service department not dis -
playing a R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned
to the shipper at the shippers cost.
4 STAGE PAK Product Registration
This system has 3 Modes :
DMX-Mode, Master/Slave Mode and Stand-alone Mode.
Units can be linked together and controlled by a DMX controller.
Stand-alone Mode functions : Sound-to-light, Autorun, Strobe.
Master setting: DMX MODE 2,3 or 4. Slave setting: DMX MODE 1.
1. DMX MODE
DIP10=OFF
DIP1-DIP9
DMX address setting(0=OFF,1=ON)
DIP9 DIP8 DIP7 DIP6 DIP5 DIP4 DIP3 DIP2 DIP1
0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1
address= (DIP9*2)8+(DIP8*2)7+(DIP7*2)6+(DIP6*2)5+(DIP5*2)4+(DIP4*2)3+(DIP3*2)2+(DIP2*2)2+(DIP1+2)0
2. Audio MODE
DIP10: ON
DIP9: OFF
DIP1-DIP8: any condition
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3. Mix color MODE
DIP10:ON
DIP9:ON
DIP8:OFF
DIP1-DIP7:mix color speed
4. RGB Manual Mode
DIP10:ON
DIP9:ON
DIP8:ON
DIP7:OFF
DIP1-DIP6:see gure below
DIP1 DIP2 R DIP3 DIP4 G DIP5 DIP6 B
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON OFF 33% ON OFF 33% ON OFF 33%
OFF ON 66% OFF ON 66% OFF ON 66%
ON ON 100% ON ON 100% ON ON 100%
4 STAGE PAK Operation Instructions
Power Supply: The American DJ®4 STAGE PAK contains a electronic
ballast, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power
source. With the electronic ballast you do not need to worry about wall volta-
ge, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used
by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication
between intelligent xtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data
instructions from the controller to the xture. DMX data is sent as serial data
that travels from xture to xture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR ter-
minals located on all DMX xtures (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 xtures and the controller are DMX compliant. To ensure proper
DMX data transmission, when using several DMX xtures try to use the shor-
test cable path possible. The order in which xtures are connected in a DMX
line does not inuence the DMX addressing. For example; a xture 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. Therefore, the rst xture controlled by
the controller could be the last xture in the chain. When a xture 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 and Master/Slave Ope-
ration): The 4 STAGE PAK can be controlled via DMX-
512 protocol. The 4 STAGE PAK can be either a 8 or 10
channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set electronically
using the controls on the front panel of the unit. 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.
4 STAGE PAK DMX Set Up
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Notice: Be sure to follow gures 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.
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 ter-
minator 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 decrease the
possibilities of erratic behavior.
CH6 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6
MODE R G B Macro
Mode
Speed /
Strobe
Mode Function
1 (0-31)
set color
0 0 0
0(off)
0-15 static
16-255 stro-
be speed
(0-31) color
setting
Off
1-255 1-255 1-255 RGB/strobe
2 (32-63)
dim mode
0-15 0-15 0-15
0-255
Adjust
speed
(32-63)
dim mode
No output
16-255 16-255 16-255 selecting color
and strobe to
change speed
3(64-95)
light mode
0-15 0-15 0-15 (64-95)
light mode
selecting color
and strobe to
change speed
16-255 16-255 16-255
4(96-127)
light & dim
mode
0-15 0-15 0-15 (96-127)
light & dim
mode
light & dim mode
selecting color
and strobe to
change speed
16-255 16-255 16-255
5(128-159)
mix color
NA NA NA (128-159)
mix color
mix color adjust
mix color speed
6(160-191)
3 colors strobe
(192-223)
7 colors strobe
NA NA NA (160-191)
3 colors strobe
(192-223)
7 colors strobe
3/7 colors strobe
adjust strobe
speed
7
8 (224-255)
audio mode
NA NA NA NA (224-255)
audio mode
7 colors sound
control
9(0-255) NA NA NA NA 1-255
Macro
mode
16-255
strobe
(0-255) NA macro mode
32 colors
4 STAGE PAK DMX Set UP
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external optical
lenses and mirror should be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the xture opera-
tes (I.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). In heavy club use we recommend
cleaning on a monthly basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp
output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside
casing.
2. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in.
4 STAGE PAK Cleaning
Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter, with solu-
tions.
No light output from the unit;
1. Be sure you have connected your unit into a standard wall outlet.
2. Be sure the external fuse has not blown. The fuse is located at the rear of
the unit.
3. Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated.
Unit does not respond to sound;
1. Low frequencies (bass) should cause the unit to react to sound. Tap- ping
on the microphone, quiet or high pitched sounds may not activate the unit.
2. Check the Mic setting. It may be set to a lower sensitivity setting.
4 STAGE PAK Trouble Shooting
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Model: 4 STAGE PAK
Voltage*: 100-240V AC/47 – 63Hz
LEDs: Each PAR has 36W (36x1W) LED Power
(12 x Red, 12x Green, 12 x Blue)
Power Consumption: 18W max.
Dimensions: 280x260x260mm
Weight: 2,56 kg
Duty Cycle: None
DMX: 6 DMX Channels
Sound Active: Yes
Working Position: Any Safe, Secure Position
Warranty: 3 Year (1095 days)
*Auto Sensing Voltage: This xture contains a electronic ballast, which will
auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source.
Please Note: Specications and improvements in the design of this unit and
this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.
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4 STAGE PAK Specications
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