ADJ INNO COLOR BEAM QUAD 7 User manual

User Instructions
Rev. 3/14
INNO COLOR BEAM QUAD 7
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Please turn o 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!

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• RGBW Color Mixing
• 7 x 10W High Quatlity CREE LEDs
• Strobe Effect
• Color Mix Effect
• Pan/Tilt Inversion
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Dimmer Curve
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• Two DMX Modes: 1 Channel Mode & 13 Channel Mode
• 3 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show Mode, or DMX Control
• UC3 Remote Control Compatiable (Not Included)
• Power Cord Daisy Chaining (See Page 19)
Inno Color Beam Quad 7 Warranty Registration
The Inno Color Beam Quad 7 carries a 2 year (730 days) limited war-
ranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your
purchase and warranty. You may also register your product online at
www. americandj.com. All returned service items whether under war-
ranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return autho-
rization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a
copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact ADJ customer
support for a R.A. number.
Inno Color Beam Quad 7 Features
To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operat-
ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations
of this unit. These instructions contain important safety information
regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual
with the unit, for future reference.
Inno Color Beam Quad 7 General Instructions
Inno Color Beam Quad 7 Introduction
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Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Inno Color Beam Quad
7 by ADJ Products, LLC. Every Inno Color Beam Quad 7 has been
thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condi-
tion. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have
occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, care-
fully inspect your xture for any damage and be sure all accessories
necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact. In the case damage
has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free cus-
tomer support number for further instructions. Do not return this unit to
your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
Introduction: The Inno Color Beam Quad 7 is part of ADJ’s continuing
pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The Inno
Color Beam Quad 7 is a high performance, DMX intelligent, moving
head LED fixture. This fixture is a great piece for retail stores, displays,
mood, architectural, interior and exterior decoration, and clubs. This
unit can be used as a stand alone, or in a Master/Slave conguration.
The unit can also be controlled via DMX controller. This fixture is suit-
able for theaters, studios, retail stores, and other similar locations.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a toll free cus-
tomer 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.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.
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
ADJ Products, LLC.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

Power Supply: The ADJ Inno Color Beam Quad 7 contains a auto-
matic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is
plugged into a 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 pro-
tocol used as a form of communication 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 trav-
els from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR ter-
minals 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 compli-
ant. 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. 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 Inno Color Beam Quad 7 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol.
The Inno Color Beam Quad 7 can be either a 1 Channel or 13 Channel
DMX unit. The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the Inno Color
Beam Quad 7. 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
standard 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 remember that DMX
cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
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Inno Color Beam Quad 7 Set Up
Figure 1
Inno Color Beam Quad 7 Safety Precautions
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• 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.
• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
• 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 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 they exit from the unit.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
t he manufacturer. See page 19 for cleaning details.
• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (inclu-
d ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.

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Inno Color Beam Quad 7 System Menu
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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 con-
nect 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.
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 2
Figure 3
1 Ground 1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Conguration
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 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.
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 4
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard
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
Do Not Use
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
Inno Color Beam Quad 7 Set Up

Inno Color Beam Quad 7 System Menu
2. “MODE X” will be displayed, “X” representing the displayed
dimmer mode. The modes are explained below.
Dimmer Mode 1 (Linear) - Steady, even increase in dimming.
Dimmer Mode 2 (Square Law) - Provides ner dimming control
near full intensity.
Dimmer Mode 3 (Inverse Square Law) - Provides ner dimming
control at lower intensities.
Dimmer Mode 4 (S-Curve) - Similar to Linear dimming with ner
dimming control at mid level intensities.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired show
mode and press ENTER, then press and hold the MENU button
for at least 3 seconds to conrm.
Slave Mode - This will let you set unit as a master or
slave in a master/slave conguration.
1. Press the MENU button until “Slave Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER. Either “Slave 1” or “Slave 2” will be displayed.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired slave mode
is displayed, press ENTER to conm.
NOTE: In a Master/Slave conguration you can make one x-
ture the Master and then set the next xture to “Slave 2”, the
xtures will now have contrast movement to each other.
Black Out - This will control blackout
1. Press the MENU button until “Black Out” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. Either “Yes” or “No” will now be displayed. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to toggle between “Yes” and “No”.
3. Press ENTER to conrm your setting.
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Inno Color Beam Quad 7 System Menu
DMX Address - Set the DMX Address -
1. Press the MENU button until “DMX Addresss” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. “X” will now be displayed, “X” represents the displayed address.
Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired address.
3. Press ENTER to conrm, and then press and hold the MENU
button for at least three seconds to assign.
Channel Mode - This will let you select your desired
DMX Channel mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “Channel Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. “X Chan” will now be displayed, “X” represents the displayed
DMX channel mode; either 1 Channel Mode or 13 Channel Mode.
Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired Channel
mode.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
Show Mode - Show modes 0 - 4 (Factory Shows).
1. Press the MENU button until “Show Mode” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. “Show X” will now be displayed, “X” representing a number
between 1-4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired
show and press ENTER to conrm.
3. Press and hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds to
activate.
Dimmer Curve - In this mode you can select the dimmer
curve.
1. Press the MENU button until “Dimmer Curve” is displayed,
press ENTER.
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