ADJ HYDRO SPOT 2 User manual

User Manual
HYDRO SPOT 2

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instructions herein are subject to change without notice. ADJ Products, LLC logo and identifying prod-
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equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect economic
loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document, and/or as
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tion of this product.
Europe Energy Saving Notice
Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)
Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment. Please turn off all electrical products when
they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment from power
when not in use. Thank you!
Date Document
Version
Software
Version DMX Channels Notes
06/30/2022 1.0 1.01 24 / 29 / 36 ch. Initial Release
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Limited Warranty (USA Only) 5
Warranty Registration | Features 6
Safety Precautions 7
Overview 8
Installation 9
Remote Device Management (RDM) 12
Color Wheel 13
Animation Wheel 14
Gobos 15
Control Panel 18
System Menu 19
DMX Set Up 23
DMX Traits 25
White Color Temperature Presets 33
Dim Speeds 34
Dim Modes 35
Primary-Secondary Set Up | Multi Unit Power Linking 36
Maintenance Guidelines 37
Torque Settings for Screws 38
Error Codes 40
Dimensional Drawings 41
Specifications 42

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Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Hydro Spot 2 by ADJ Products, LLC. 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 appears to have been dam-
aged, carefully inspect your xture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate
the unit have arrived intact. In the event that damage has been found or parts are missing, please con-
tact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer
without rst contacting customer support.
Introduction: ADJ’s Hydro Spot 2 is an IP65-rated professional moving head luminaire powered by
a potent 320-Watt cool white LED engine. This product is intended to be used by professionally
trained personnel only and is not suitable for private use.
Customer Support: Contact ADJ Service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit
forums.adj.com with questions, comments or suggestions.
Parts: To purchase parts online visit:
http://parts.adj.com (US)
http://www.adjparts.eu (EU)
ADJ SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
Voice: 800-322-6337 | Fax: [phone] | [email protected]
ADJ SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
Voice: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | [email protected]
ADJ PRODUCTS LLC USA
6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040
323-582-2650 | Fax [phone] | www.adj.com | [e-mail]
ADJ SUPPLY Europe B.V
Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade, The Netherlands
[phone] | Fax [phone]
www.americandj.eu | [email protected]
ADJ PRODUCTS GROUP Mexico
AV Santa Ana 30 Parque Industrial Lerma, Lerma, Mexico 52000
[phone]
CAUTION! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself,
as doing so will void your manufacturer’s warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact ADJ Products, LLC.
Do not discard the shipping cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
INTRODUCTION

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LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)
A. 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
specic 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.
B. For warranty service, you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending the product
back—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 prepaid. If the requested repairs or service
(including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, ADJ Products, LLC will pay return ship-
ping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be
shipped in its original package and packaging material. No accessories should be shipped with the product.
If any accessories are shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall incur no liability whatsoever for
loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed; if the product is
modied in any manner which ADJ Products, LLC concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the
product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products, LLC factory
unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products, LLC; if the product is dam-
aged because it was not properly maintained as set forth in the product instructions, guidelines and/or user
manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning, or periodic check-
up. During the period specied above, ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with
new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warranty 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.
E. 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.
F. 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 tness, are
limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And all warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth
above. 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 Product, LLC be liable for any loss and/or damage,
direct and/or consequential arising out of the use of, and/or inability to use this product.
G. 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.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS:
• Non-LED Lighting Products = 1-Year (365 Days) (Including Special Effect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting,
UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands,
Power/Data Distribution, etc. excluding LED and lamps)
• Laser Products = 1-Year (365 Days) (excluding laser diodes which have a 6-Month Limited Warranty)
• LED Products = 2-Year (730 Days) (excluding batteries which have a 180 Day Limited Warranty)
• NOTE: 2-Year (730 Days) Limited Warranty ONLY applies to product purchased within the United States.
StarTec Series = 1-Year (365 Days) (excluding batteries which have a 180 Day Limited Warranty)
• ADJ DMX Controllers = 2 Year (730 Days)
• American Audio Products = 1 Year (365 Days)

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FEATURES
• Motorized Focus
• 2 Frost Filters
• Motorized Zoom: 8° ~ 41°
• Animation Wheel
• 2 Prism FX: Rotating 5-facet Linear & rotating 6-facet Circular
• 0-100% smooth dimming
• Various strobe speeds
• 2 cooling fans
INCLUDED ITEMS
• Omega Bracket (x1)
• Locking Power Cable (x1)
IP RATING
An IP rated lighting fixture is commonly installed in outdoor environments and has been designed with
an enclosure that effectively protects the ingress (entry) of external foreign objects such as dust and
water. The Ingress Protection (IP) rating system is commonly expressed as “IP” followed by two num-
bers (i.e. IP65), where the numbers define the degree of protection. The first digit (Foreign Bodies
Protection) indicates the extent of protection against particles entering the fixture and the second digit
(Water Protection) indicates the extent of protection against water entering the fixture. An IP65 rated
lighting fixture, such as this one, has been designed and tested to protect against the ingress
of dust (6) and low-pressure water jets from any direction (5).
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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. All pack-
ages returned to the service department not displaying an R.A. number on the outside of the package
will be returned to the shipper.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Maximum ambient operating temperature is -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)!
• DO NOT TOUCH the fixture housing during operation. Disconnect the power and allow approxi-
mately 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:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug have been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into, the fixture.
C. The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
D. The fixture has fallen and/or has been subjected to extreme handling.
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!

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OVERVIEW
3.9
Power
Out
Fuse DMX
Out
DMX
In
Display
Screen
Left
Button
Down
Button
Enter
Button
Right
Button
Mode
Button Up
Button
Pan
Lock
Tilt
Lock
Omega
Bracket
Mounting
Points
Safety
Cable
Loop
Carry
Handle
Carry
Handle
Power
In

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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 construc-
tion 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 accesso-
ries.
Maximum ambient operating temperature is -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 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, knowl-
edge 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.

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INSTALLATION
CLAMP MOUNTING
This fixture features mounting points on the underside for the attachment of two Omega brackets.
Additionally, the unit also features a safety cable loop on the underside, near one of the carry handles
(see the illustration below). When mounting the fixture to a truss or any other suspended or overhead
installation, be sure to secure appropriately rated mounting clamps (not included) to each Omega
bracket. Please note that two Omega brackets and two mounting clamps are needed to safely
support the fixture in a suspended installation. Attach a separate SAFETY CABLE of the appro-
priate weight rating to the provided safety cable loop. NEVER use carry handles as an attachment
points for the safety cable.
SAFETY CABLE:
ALWAYS ATTACH A SAFETY CABLE WHENEVER INSTALLING THIS FIX-
TURE IN A SUSPENDED ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE FIXTURE
WILL NOT FALL IF THE CLAMP FAILS.
MOUNTING
CLAMPS
OMEGA
BRACKETS
SAFETY
CABLE
LOOP

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INSTALLATION
POTENTIAL INTERNAL FIXTURE DAMAGE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES OF LIGHT BEAMS
External sources of light beams from direct sunlight, lighting and moving head fixtures, and lasers,
which are focused directly towards the exterior housing and/or penetrate the front lens opening of ADJ
lighting fixtures, can cause severe internal damage including burning of optics, dichroic color filters,
glass and metal gobos, prisms, animation wheels, frost filters, iris, shutters, motors, belts, wiring, dis-
charge lamps, and LEDs.
This issue is not specific only to ADJ lighting fixtures, but rather it is a common issue with lighting fix-
tures from all manufacturers. Although there is no true way to fully prevent this issue from happening,
the guidelines below can reduce the risk of potential damage. Contact ADJ Service for more details.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE FIXTURE AND/OR FRONT LENS OPENING TO LIGHT BEAMS FROM
DIRECT SUNLIGHT, OTHER LIGHTING OR MOVING HEAD FIXTURES, AND LASERS DURING
UNPACKING, INSTALLATION, USE, AND EXTENDED IDLE TIMES OUTDOORS. DO NOT FOCUS
A LIGHT BEAM FROM ONE LIGHTING FIXTURE DIRECTLY TOWARDS ANOTHER.
SUN PROTECTION MODE/ HIBERNATION MODE:
This state can be set via DMX, or the device will go into this state after 3 minutes without a DMX sig-
nal. This function can be switched on or off in the DMX traits (see the DMX Traits section for details).
When the sun protection is activated, the pan-and-tilt function of the moving-head will position the lens
away from direct sunlight, or other high intensity light source, to protect the internal belts, electronics
etc. from burn damage.
When the unit is in the ‘sun protection state’, it uses its accelerometer sensors (X-Y-Z) (only present on
discharge units and IP units) to position the front lens downwards, even when the unit(s) will be moved
from its position. This will keep on changing the position of the head.
Please note that ‘manual mode’ overrides the ‘sun-protection mode’. The hibernation function is
an existing feature that puts the unit into a ‘sleep state’ to save power (this is a state where only the
electronics remain on, and all other functions are turned off, functions such as motors lamps etc). This
state is automatically activated when no DMX signal is present for the set time (1-99min or off).

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REMOTE DEVICE MANAGEMENT (RDM)
NOTE: In order for RDM to work properly, RDM enabled equipment must be used throughout
the entire system, including DMX data splitters and wireless systems.
Remote Device Management (RDM) is a protocol that sits on top of the DMX512 data standard for
lighting, allowing the DMX systems of the xtures to be modied and monitored remotely. This proto-
col is ideal for instances in which a unit is installed in a location that is not easily accessible.
With RDM, the DMX512 system becomes bi-directional, allowing a compatible RDM enabled con-
troller to send out a signal to devices on the wire, as well as allowing the xture to respond (known as
a GET command). The controller can then use its SET command to modify settings that would typi-
cally have to be changed or viewed directly via the unit’s display screen, including the DMX Address,
DMX Channel Mode, and Temperature Sensors.
FIXTURE RDM INFORMATION:
RDM Code Device ID Device Model ID Personality ID
0x1900 25 0000-FFFF 25
Basic 24 (1)
Standard 29 (2)
Extend 36 (3)
Please be aware that not all RDM devices support all RDM features, and therefore it is important
to check beforehand to ensure that the equipment that you are considering includes all of the fea-
tures that you require.
The following parameters are accessible in RDM on this device:
[0x0015] Comms Status [0x00E1] DMX Personality Description
[0x0020] Queued Messages [0x0200] Sensor Denition
[0x0030] Status Message [0x0201] Sensor Value
[0x0031] Status ID Description [0x0400] Device Hours
[0x0032] Clear Status ID [0x0405] Device Power Cycles
[0x0080] Device Model Description [0x0500] Display Invert
[0x0081] Manufacturer Label [0x0501] Display Level
[0x0082] Device Label [0x0600] Pan Invert
[0x0090] Factory Defaults [0x0601] Tilt Invert
[0x00C1] Booy Software Version ID [0x1001] Reset Device
[0x00E0] DMX Personality

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COLOR WHEEL
Blue
Red
Green
Amber
Orange
High CRI
CTB 5600°

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ANIMATION WHEEL

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GOBOS
DESIGNS
GOBO DIMENSIONS
Gobo Type Thickness Inner (Viewable) Diameter Outer Diameter
Rotating 0.02in (0.5mm) 0.75in (19.0mm) 0.91in (23.0mm)
Fixed 0.03in (0.8mm) 0.75in (19.0mm) N/A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
GOBO WHEEL 1 - ROTATING GOBOS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GOBO WHEEL 2 - FIXED GOBOS

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GOBOS
ROTATING GOBO HOLDER DIMENSIONS
Orientation Point
1.40in (35.5mm)
1.83in (46.6mm)
Ø 0.94in (24.0mm)
Ø 0.91in (23.0mm)
0.02in
(0.5mm)
Ø 0.79in (20.0mm)
0.23in
(5.9mm)
0.07in
(1.8mm)

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GOBOS
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Place the device on a at, stable surface, and allow the device to cool down for at least 1 hour
before beginning this procedure.
2. Engage both the pan and tilt locks, and remove the head covers.
3. Locate the gobo module, which is the second module from the bottom, as shown in the illustration
below. Disconnect any electrical connectors linking the module to the xture head, and remove the
screws holding the module in place. Slide the module out of the head.
4. Pull the gobo holder away from the gobo wheel, then gently slide it outwards. Use a pair of needle
nose pliers to carefully remove the retainer spring from the gobo holder. The gobo can now be
removed from the gobo holder, and replaced with a new gobo. Reassemble by reversing these
steps.

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CONTROL PANEL
The Hydro Spot 2 features a display screen with a 6-button control pad, which can be used to easily
adjust any device settings.
• The MODE button cycles through main menu options, or returns to the previous menu without mak-
ing changes.
• The ENTER button is used to select the highlighted option, or to conrm a selection.
• The UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons are used to navigate and adjust menu options and set-
tings displayed on the screen.
KEY LOCK
This function allows the user to configure whether or not the display screen and control panel keys
will lock after a certain period of inactivity. It can be accessed by navigating to Personality > Display >
Key Lock in the system menu. The setting options are described below:
• OFF: The display screen and control panel keys remain active at all times.
• ON: The display screen and control panel keys automatically lock after a certain period of inactiv-
ity, which can be set under Personality > Display > Screen Saver Delay. To unlock, press and hold
the MODE button for 10 seconds.
• ON1: The display screen and control panel keys automatically lock after a certain period of inac-
tivity, which can be set under Personality > Display > Screen Saver Delay. To unlock, press UP,
DOWN, UP, DOWN, ENTER in that order.

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SYSTEM MENU
DMX SETTINGS
DMX Address 001 - xxx
DMX Channel
Mode
Basic 24
Standard 29
Extended 36
No DMX Status
Hold Last
Holds last settings
when DMX signal
is lost
Blackout
Takes all channels
to 0 when DMX
signal is lost
Manual
Reverts to manual
mode when DMX
signal is lost
Internal Programs
Reverts to se-
lected internal
program when
DMX signal is lost
PERSONALITY
Prim/Sec Mode Primary / Secondary
Select Signal
DMX or Wiy
DMX has prior-
ity; green LED
indicates Wiy
connected, and
red LED indicates
Wiy not con-
nected
Wiy and DMX Out
DMX XLR output
sends DMX signal
out
Wiy Settings Wiy Enable On / Off
Set Wiy Channel 00 - 14
Status Settings
Pan Degree 540 / 630
Pan Invert On / Off
Tilt Invert On / Off
P/T Feedback On / Off Pan/Tilt Feedback
P/T Speed Speed 1 Pan/Tilt Speed
Speed 2
Hibernation Off, 01min - 99 min Default = 15min
Fan Settings
Head Fan
Auto
High
Low
Base Fan
Auto
High
Low
Zoom Speed Standard
Fast
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SYSTEM MENU
PERSONALITY
(continued)
Dim Modes
Standard
Stage
TV
Architectural
Theatre
Stage 2
Dim Speed 0.1s - 10.0s
LED Refresh Rate 900 Hz-1500 Hz, 2500 Hz, 4000 Hz, 5000 Hz, 6000 Hz, 10
KHz, 15 KHz, 20 KHz, 25 KHz Default = 1200 Hz
Dim Curve
Square
Linear
Inv Squa
S Curve
Reset Motors
Reset All Motors Yes / No
Pan/Tilt Reset Yes / No
... ...
Effect Reset Yes / No
Display
Intensity 1 - 10
Display Invert Yes / No
Screen Saver
Delay Off - 10 min Default = 05 min
Key Lock
Off Keys do not lock
On
Press and hold
MODE button for
10 sec to unlock
keys
On1
Press Up, Down,
Up, Down, Enter
to unlock keys
Service Passcode = 050
Effect Adjust
(Calibration)
Pan 000 - 255
Tilt 000 - 255
Cyan 000 - 255
Magenta 000 -
255
Yellow 000 - 255
CTO 000 - 255
...
USB Port Power Off / On
Update Software Off / On
Factory Restore
Passcode = 011 Off / On
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