ADJ ENCORE Z7LP User manual

ENCORE Z7LP
User Manual

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Date Document
Version
Software
Version DMX Channels Notes
05/17/2022 1.0 1.01 6/9/10/12/15/18 ch. Initial Release
06/27/2022 1.1 N/C No Change Added RDM & Dimmer Curves
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of this product.
ADJ PRODUCTS LLC World Headquarters
6122 S. Eastern Ave. | Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | www.adj.com |[email protected]
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Junostraat 2 | 6468 EW Kerkrade | Netherlands
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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!
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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Introduction 4
Limited Warranty (USA Only) 5
Warranty Registration | Features 6
Safety Guidelines 7
Overview 8
Installation 9
Remote Device Management (RDM) 14
Wifly Control 15
System Menu 16
DMX Setup 19
DMX Traits 21
Color Macros Chart 23
Dimmer Speeds 24
Dim Modes 25
Daisy Chain Power Linking | Cleaning & Maintenance 26
Specifications 32
CONTENTS

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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 rst contacting customer support. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please
recycle whenever possible.
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 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
323-582-2650 | Fax: [phone] | [email protected]
ADJ SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
[phone] | Fax: [phone] | [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.

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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 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.
C. This warranty is void of the serial number has been 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
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.
D. This is not a service contact, 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 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.
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 no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
tness, 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.
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.
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

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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 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
The ADJ Encore Z7LP is a versatile LED par with seven (7) 20W Quad LEDs (4-in-1: Red, Green,
Blue & Lime). Intended for dry, indoor usage only, it offers 16-bit fine RGBL color control and 64
built-in color macros, as well as 6 DMX channel mode options, RDM, and flicker-free operation.
INCLUDED ITEMS
• Power Cord
• Safety Cable
• Gel Frame Assembly
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 numbers (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 IP20 rated lighting fixture, such as this one, has been designed and tested to protect against
the ingress of solid objects 12.5mm or larger, such as adult fingers (2), but are NOT RATED FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST LIQUID INTRUSION OF ANY KIND (0).

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
THIS FIXTURE IS COMPOSED OF SOPHISTICATED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. TO GUARANTEE
SMOOTH OPERATION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN
THIS MANUAL. ADJ PRODUCTS, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY AND/OR DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE MISUSE OF THIS FIXTURE DUE TO THE DISREGARD OF THE INFORMATION
PRINTED IN THIS MANUAL. ONLY QUALIFIED AND/OR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM
INSTALLATION OF THIS FIXTURE AND ONLY THE ORIGINAL RIGGING PARTS INCLUDED WITH THIS
FIXTURE SHOULD BE USED FOR INSTALLATION. ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE FIXTURE AND/OR
THE INCLUDED MOUNTING HARDWARE WILL VOID THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
AND INCREASE THE RISK OF DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. ONLY CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
SHOULD PERFORM INSTALLATION OF THIS FIXTURE.
• PROTECTION CLASS 1 - FIXTURE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
• 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 ANY
WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.
• DO NOT PLUG FIXTURE INTO A DIMMER PACK!
• NEVER OPEN THIS FIXTURE WHILE IN USE!
• UNPLUG POWER BEFORE SERVICING FIXTURE!
• NEVER TOUCH FIXTURE DURING OPERATION, AS IT MAY BE HOT!
• KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM FIXTURE!
• NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT SOURCE!
• RETINA INJURY RISK - MAY INDUCE BLINDNESS!
• SENSITIVE PERSONS MAY SUFFER AN EPILEPTIC SHOCK!
• MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBJECTS/SURFACES IS 6.6 FEET (2 METERS)
• MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 113° F (45°C). DO NOT OPERATE THE DEVICE
WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS THIS VALUE.
• MINIMUM DISTANCE TO FLAMMABLE MATERIALS FROM THE SURFACE IS 1.6 FEET (0.5
METER).
• DO NOT TOUCH the xture housing during operation. Turn OFF the power and allow approxi-
mately 60 minutes for the xture to cool down before servicing.
• DO NOT shake xture, and avoid brute force when installing and/or operating xture.
• DO NOT operate xture if the power cord is frayed, crimped, damaged and/or if any of the power
cord connectors are damaged and do not insert into the xture securely with ease. NEVER force
a power cord connector into the xture. If the power cord or any of its connectors are damaged,
replace it immediately with a new one of the same power rating.
• DO NOT block any air ventilation slots. All fan and air inlets must remain clean and never blocked.
Allow approx. 6” (15cm) between xture and other devices or a wall for proper cooling.
• When installing xture in a suspended environment, always use mounting hardware that is no less
than M10 x 25 mm, and always install xture with an appropriately rated safety cable.
• Always disconnect xture from main power source before performing any type of service and/or
cleaning procedure.
• Only handle the power cord by the plug end. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of
the cord.
• During the initial operation of this xture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of the
xture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the casing burning
off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually over time.
• Consistent operational breaks will ensure xture will function properly for many years.
• ONLY use original packaging and materials to transport the xture for service.

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Mounting
Bracket
Gel Filter
Slot
Lens Frame
Latch
Mounting
Bracket
Adjustment
Knob
Safety
Cable Loop
DMX
Out
DMX
In
Enter
Button
Up
Button
Down
Button
Mode
Button
Power
Out
Power
In
Fuse
Display
Screen
OVERVIEW

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INSTALLATION
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING
Keep xture minimum 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from flammable materials and/or
pyrotechnics.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A qualied electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations.
MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBJECTS/SURFACES IS 6.6 FEET (2 METERS).
MINIMUM DISTANCE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS FROM THE SURFACE IS 1.6
FEET (0.5 METER)
DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR USE IN DRY, INDOOR LOCATIONS ONLY! USE OF THIS
PRODUCT OUTDOORS OR EXPOSURE TO RAIN AND/OR MOISTURE WILL VOID
THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY!
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.
• Before rigging/mounting a single xture or multiple xtures to any metal truss/structure or placing
the xture(s) on any surface, a professional equipment installer MUST be consulted to determine
whether the metal truss/structure or surface is properly certied to safely hold the combined
weight of the xture(s), clamps, cables, and accessories.
• Maximum fixture ambient operating temperature is 113°F (45°C). Do not use operate the fixture
when ambient temperature exceeds this value!
• Fixture(s) should be installed outside walking paths, seating areas, or areas were unauthorized
personnel might reach the xture by hand.
• NEVER stand directly below the xture(s) when rigging, removing, or servicing.
• Overhead xture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as
an appropriately rated safety cable.
• Allow approximately 60 minutes for the xture to cool down before servicing.
IP RATING
This device is IP20 rated. This means that the unit is protected against ingress of solids larger
than 12.5mm, such as an adult finger. Please note the unit is NOT PROTECTED AGAINST
LIQUID INTRUSION OF ANY KIND!
RIGGING
Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including calculating working load limits,
knowledge about installation materials being used, and periodic safety inspection of all instal-
lation material and the fixture, among other skills. If you lack these qualifications, do not
attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

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INSTALLATION
CLAMP INSTALLATION
This fixture features a mounting point on top of the bracket for the attachment of a mounting clamp.
There is also a loop for the attachment of a safety cable located on the rear panel of the fixture, near the
display screen (see the illustration below). When mounting the fixture to a truss or any other suspended
or overhead installation, be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp (not included) to the bracket,
and attach a separate SAFETY CABLE of the appropriate weight rating to the safety cable loop.
SAFETY CABLE:
ALWAYS ATTACH A SAFETY CABLE WHENEVER
INSTALLING THIS FIXTURE IN A SUSPENDED
ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE
FIXTURE WILL NOT FALL IF THE CLAMP FAILS.
MOUNTING
CLAMP
ATTACHMENT
POINT
SAFETY
CABLE
LOOP

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INSTALLATION
STAND MOUNTING
This unit can also be installed atop a tripod stand. Simply insert the threaded bolt on the top of the
tripod stand through the hole in the top of the mounting yoke. Tighten the nut onto the threaded bolt
to secure the mounted device in place.
CAUTION!
MAKE SURE THAT THE TRIPOD LEGS AND ALL
TELESCOPING ELEMENTS OF THE TRIPOD
STAND ARE LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE IN-
STALLING THE DEVICE ATOP THE STAND!
POSITION THE TRIPOD STAND AND MOUNTED
DEVICE ONLY ON FLAT, STABLE SURFACES!
DEPLOY TRIPOD LEGS FULLY IN ORDER TO
MAXIMIZE STABILITY!

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INSTALLATION
POTENTIAL INTERNAL FIXTURE DAMAGE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES OF LIGHT BEAMS
External sources of light beams from direct sunlight, lighting 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, irises, shutters, motors, belts, wiring,
discharge lamps, and LEDs.
This issue is not unique to ADJ lighting fixtures, but rather it is a common issue with lighting
fixtures from all manufacturers. Although there is no true way to completely prevent this issue from
happening, the guidelines below can reduce the risk of any potential damage if followed. 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.

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INSTALLATION
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION: GEL FRAME
In order to install the included gel frame, find the latch located at the top of the lens frame. Open the
latch by flipping it upwards, as shown in the below left image, then slide the gel frame into the slot in
front of the lens, as shown in the below right image. Close the latch to secure the gel frame in place.
ACCESSORY INSTALLATION: BARNDOOR
In order to install the optional barndoor, find the latch located at the top of the lens frame. Open the
latch by flipping it upwards, as shown in the below left image, then slide the barndoor into the slot
in front of the lens, as shown in the below center image. Close the latch to secure the gel frame in
place, then open the barndoor flaps by pulling outward, as shown in the below right image.

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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 fixtures to be modified 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 control-
ler to send out a signal to devices on the wire, as well as allowing the fixture to respond (known as a
GET command). The controller can then use its SET command to modify settings that would typically
have to be changed or viewed directly via the unit’s display screen, including the DMX Address, DMX
Channel Mode, and Temperature Sensors.
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 features
that you require.
The following parameters are accessible in RDM on this device:
Proxied Device Count Device Power Cycles
Sensor Definition Pan Invert
Sensor Value Tilt Invert
Device Model Description Pan Tilt Swap
Manufacturer Label Display Invert
Device Label Display Level
DMX Personality Realtime Clock
DMX Personality Description Power State
Device Hours Preset Playback
Comms Status Default Slot Value
Status ID Description Language
Clear Status ID Language Capabilities
Lamp Hours Boot Software Version Label
Lamp Strikes Boot Software Version ID
Lamp State Product Detail ID List
Lamp Mode Status Messages

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WIFLY CONTROL
WIRELESS SETUP
There are many factors that can affect and/or interrupt a wireless signal, including walls, glass,
met-al, objects, and people. Therefore, the following guidelines are recommended in order to
maximize the chances of having a clear path for the wireless signal to reach the device:
• Install the device a minimum of 9.8 ft (3m) above audiences and/or ground level.
• Arrange the wireless antenna in an upright, vertical position.
• Position devices in direct line of sight of the transmitting controller.
Careful planning and testing of the selected installation location is critical in order to ensure
optimized, reliable wireless operation.

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SYSTEM MENU
The xture includes an easy to navigate system menu control panel display where all necessary
settings and adjustments are made. (See image below)
• MODE: Cycles through the main menu options and/or return to previous menu without making
changes.
• DOWN/UP: Scroll through options in the selected menu.
• ENTER: Select highlighted option and/or confirm selection.
DISPLAY SCREEN LOCK
When the Display Lock setting is set to 1~10min, the display screen will automatically lock if there
is no activity for the specified length of time. To unlock the display screen, simply press and hold the
MODE button for 3 seconds.
Alternately, when the Display Lock setting is set to OFF, the display screen will never automatically
lock. However, it can still be manually locked by pressing and holding the MODE button for 2
seconds. To unlock, press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds.
MODE ENTERDOWN UP

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Default setting shown in bold
MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD)DESCRIPTION
DMX Set
Address 001 - 512 Sets starting DMX address
Ch. Mode 9ch, 10ch, 12ch, 15ch, 15ch, 18ch Sets DMX Channel Mode
No DMX Hold, Blackout, Manual, Int.Prog Select setting for DMX signal loss
Personality
Prim/Sec Mode Primary / Secondary Select for primary fixture, otherwise all units are set to
secondary by default.
Select Signal DMX or Wifly Red LED indicates DMX signal, Green LED indicates
Wifly is connected.
Wifly and DMX Out Green LED indicator lights & DMX signal out
Wifly Settings
Wifly Enable ON/OFF
With Wifly enabled and connected, signal strength
bar displays, and green LED indicator lights. Disabled
Wifly has no LED indication.
Set Wifly
channel 00~14
When Wifly is enabled and connected, a Wifly signal
strength indicator bar shall be displayed. When Wifly
is enabled and connected, a green LED indicator
should be on solid. When Wifly is disabled, there shall
be no LED indicator on or visible.
Fan Set Auto, High, Silent
Dim Mode
Standard, Stage, TV, Archi., Theatre,
Stage 2
Preset dim modes (see Dim Modes diagram).
DimSpeed 0.1S~10s Set dim delay from 0.1s to 10s
Dim Curve Square, Linear, Inv.Squa, S.Curve
LEDRfrsh
900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400,
1500, 2500, 4000, 5000,10k,15k,
20k, 25k
Default Refresh Rate setting shall be 1200Hz.
Display
SaveDlay 1-10
Lock OFF, 1M, 2M,…, 10M Touch screen locks after 30 seconds. Default setting
is 30 seconds. Optional settings from 1M to 10M.
Service
Passcode
Calibrat
Red 000-255
Enter Passcode (050) to adjust effects settings.
Adjusted effects settings do not reset with factory
restore.
Green 000-255
Blue 000-255
Lime 000-255
Restore YES / NO Enter Passcode (011) to reset fixture to factory default
settings.
Manual
Red 000-255
Color Macros (RGB, RGBW and RGBA color macros)
should take priority over all manual RGBWA settings.
RGB, RGBW and RGBA color macros hold when no
DMX signal is present, including after a power cycle.
Manual control settings hold when no DMX signal is
present, including after a power cycle.
Blue 000-255
Green 000-255
Lime 000-255
ClrMacro 000-64
ClrTemp 000-255
ClrTeMac 000-255
Strobe 000-255
MastrDim 000-255
ZoomLine 000-255
ZoomPres 000-255
AutoProg 000-255
ProgSpd 000-255
ProgFade 000-255 Variable white color temperature control 2700 > 7000K
SYSTEM MENU

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Default setting shown in bold
MAIN MENU OPTIONS / VALUES (Default Settings in BOLD)DESCRIPTION
IntProgs
Prog 0 Speed 000-255
Runs set program based on Speed setting or Fade
setting from 000 (slowest) to 255 (fastest) unless
the Sound function is set to ON, which takes priority.
Program 0 randomly cycle through all available
programs, automatically schanging every 30 to 45
seconds.
Fade 000-255
Prog 1 Speed 000-255
Fade 000-255
Prog 2 Speed 000-255
Fade 000-255
Prog 3 Speed 000-255
Fade 000-255
… 000-255
Prog 7 Speed 000-255
Fade 000-255
Info.
Hours
PwrOnHr1 xxxxxx Hours Total hours fixture powered ON. Cannot be reset.
PwrOnHr2 xxxxxx Hours Current # of hours fixture has been powered ON since
last reset. Can be reset back to zero by user.
PwrOnRst Passcode Enter Passcode (050) to reset Power On Time
Temp.
xxx° xxx F / xxx C Select between Farenheit and Celsius
MaxTemp1 xxx F / xxx C Current maximum temperature, since last reset. Can
be reset as needed by user.
MaxTemp2 xxx F / xxx C All time maximum temperature. Cannot be reset.
TempRst. YES / NO Enter Passcode (050) reset LED Temperature data
FanInfo. Fan1RPM xxxx Displays current fan RPM.
Fan2RPM xxxx Displays current fan RPM.
DMXValue
Red
Displays current DMX value for channel.
Green
…
AutoProg
SoftVers x.xx Displays current software version for all pcb's.
SYSTEM MENU

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DMX SETUP
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol 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 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 xtures and the controller are
DMX compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, try to use the shortest cable path possible
when using 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 Encore Z7LP can be controlled
via DMX-512 protocol, and features multiple DMX channel modes. Your unit and your DMX controller
require a 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output. 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 lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male XLR connector at one end and
a female XLR connector at the other. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and
cannot be split.
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 decrease the chances of erratic behavior.

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Channel Mode Unit 1 Address Unit 2 Address Unit 3 Address Unit 4 Address
6 Channels 1 7 13 19
9 Channels 1 10 19 28
10 Channels 1 11 21 31
12 Channels 1 13 25 37
15 Channels 1 16 31 46
18 Channels 1 19 37 55
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
DMX SETUP
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 implemented in a 3-pin line by using a
cable adaptor. These adapters are readily available at most electronics stores. The chart below
details a proper cable conversion.
DMX ADDRESSING
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when operating with a DMX controller, in order
to ensure that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is
the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control signal sent out from
the DMX controller. The starting DMX address is configured by setting the correct DMX address on
the control panel display on the fixture.
You can set the same starting address for multiple fixtures, or set different addresses for each indi-
vidual fixture. Setting multiple fixtures to the same DMX address will cause all those fixtures to react
in the same way. In this case, please note that changing the settings of one channel will affect all the
fixtures simultaneously.
If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the channel number
you have set, based on the quantity of DMX channels of each fixture. That means changing the set-
tings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture.
As an example, when operating this device in 6 channel mode, you should set the starting DMX
address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 7 (1 + 6), the third unit to 13 (1 + 6 + 6), and so on.
(See the chart below for more details.)