ADJ ILLUSION DOTZ 3.3 User manual

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User Instructions
ILLUSION DOTZ 3.3
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Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Illusion Dotz 3.3 by ADJ
Products, LLC. Every Illusion Dotz 3.3 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 be damaged, carefully inspect your xture for
any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit
has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for fur-
ther instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without
contacting customer support rst.
Introduction: The Illusion Dotz 3.3 is a DMX intelligent, moving head
fixture. The Illusion Dotz 3.3 can be a 12 channel, 14 channel, or 38
Channel DMX unit. The fixture can operate in three different operating
modes; show mode, sound-active, or under DMX control. The Illusion
Dotz 3.3 can be used as a stand alone unit or in a master/slave con-
figuration. For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance
the beams projections.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a toll free cus-
tomer support line, to provide 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.adj.com for any comments or
suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Warning! This may cause severe eye damage. Avoid looking directly
into the light source at all times!
Illusion Dotz 3.3 General Information
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Table of Contents
Unpacking......................................................................3
Introduction....................................................................3
Customer Support......................................................................3
Safety Precautions......................................................................4
Features.........................................................................5
Handling Precautions..................................................................6
Registration......................................................................6
Mounting.........................................................................7-8
DMX Set-Up...........................................................................9-11
System Menu............................................................................12
Operation............................................................................31-32
Kling-Net/ArtNet Control...........................................................33
DMX Traits............................................................................34-43
Photometric Chart.....................................................................44
Dimmer Curve Chart.................................................................44
Fuse Replacement....................................................................45
Cleaning..................................................................45
Trouble Shooting.......................................................................45
Warranty.........................................................................46
Specifications....................................................................47

For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This
Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate
This Unit!
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit
rain or moisture
• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt-
age for your unit.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been
frayed or broken.
• Do not attempt to remove or break o the ground prong from
the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical
shock and re in case of an internal short.
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
• Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
• 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.
• 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 cords at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 45 for cleaning details.
• Heat -This fixture 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. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
B. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
C. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Safety Precautions
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• 3 Modes of DMX-512 Protocol Compatible (12 DMX Channel
Mode, 14 DMX Channel Mode, and 38 DMX Channel Mode)
• RDMX - Lets you set the DMX address from any DMX Controller
• 3 Operating Modes - Master/Slave; Stand Alone; Sound Active
• Kling-Net and Art-Net Compatible (Recommended control solu-
tions; Arkaos Media Master Express, Media Master Pro, and LED
Master software’s (sold separately).
• Internal Microphone
• 5 Dimmer Curve Settings
• Power Cord Daisy Chaining (See below)
• Edit and Save Scenes into the Memory
• 360˚/ 540˚ Pan Movement
• 270˚ Tilt Movement
• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Features
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With this feature you can connect the xtures to one another
using the PowerCON input and output sockets. The quantity
that can be connected is 4 xtures maximum for 120V and 9 x-
tures maximum for 240V. After the maximum xtures has been
reached you will need to use a new power outlet. They must be
the same xtures. DO NOT mix xtures.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Power Cord Daisy Chain

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The Illusion Dotz 3.3 is fully operational in two dierent mounting
positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling or set on a at level
surface. To avoid internal damage to the unit, never mount the unit on
its side. Be sure this xture is kept at least 0.5m away from any am-
mable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install the supplied
safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/
or injury in the event the clamp fails (see next page). Never use the
carrying handles for secondary attachment.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Mounting
When installing the unit, the trussing or area of installation must be
able to hold 10 times the weight without any deformation. When
installing the unit must be secured with a secondary safety attach-
ment, e.g. and appropriate safety cable. Never stand directly below
the unit when mounting, removing, or servicing the unit.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including calculat-
ing working load limits, installation material being used, and perodic
safety inspection of all installation material and unit. If you lack these
qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself.
These installaiton should be checked by a skilled person once a year.
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The Illusion Dotz 3.3 carries a two 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 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 con-
tacting our customer support team on our toll free customer support
number. All packages returned to the service department not display-
ing a R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned to
the shipper at the shippers cost.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Product Registration
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.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 General Instructions
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
contact ADJ Products, LLC.
During operation the housing may become extremely hot. Avoid
touching the unit with bare hands while in use.
ADJ Products, LLC will not accept any liability for any resulting dam-
ages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthor-
ized modication to this unit.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Handling Precautions

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Screw one clamp each via a M12 screw and nut onto the
Omega holders. Insert the quick-lock fasteners of the rst
Omega holder into the respective holes on the bottom of the
Illusion Dotz 3.3. Tighten the quick-lock fasteners fully clock-
wise. Install the second Omega holder. Pull the safety-cable
through the holes on the bottom of the base and over the truss-
ing system or a safe xation spot. Insert the end in the carabine
and tighten the safety screw.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Mounting
NOTICE: The suitable enviromental temperature for this light-
ing xture is between -25˚ C to 45˚ C. Do not place this lighting
xture in an enviroment where the temperatures are under or
above the temperatures stated above. This will allow the xture
to run at its best and help prolong the xture life.
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Power Supply: The ADJ Illusion Dotz 3.3 contains a electronic volt-
age switch, 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 voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX
controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix-
ture. 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 dierent 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 fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. 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. Therefore, the first fixture controlled
by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. 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 and Master/Slave
Operation): The Illusion Dotz 3.3 can be controlled via DMX-512 pro-
tocol. The Illusion Dotz 3.3 can be either a 12, 14, or 38 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 a 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 stan-
dard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may
be purchased at almost all professional sound and
lighting stores). Your cables should be made with
a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Set Up
Figure 1