Aztec LED PAR-48 RGBW Operator's manual

USER INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the LED PAR WASH-
48 x 3 Watt
RGBW by AZTECELECTRONIC®. Every LED PAR WASH-48
has been
thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition.
Carefully check the ship
ping carton for damage that may have occurred
during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your
fixture 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 customer support number for further
instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting
customer support.
Introduction: The LED PAR WASH-48 is part of AZTEC-ELECTRONIC’’
s
continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The
LED PAR WASH-48 is a DMX intelligent LED PAR WASH Lights. This
LED
PAR WASH-48 is light weight and compact which makes it a gre
at piece for
mobile DJ’s, clubs, theater, stage and many other applications. The
LED
PAR WASH-48 has 4 operating modes; sound-active, auto mode, Manual
mode, or controlled via DMX controller. It can be used as a stand alone unit
or in a master-slave configuration.
Customer Support: AZTEC-
ELECTRONICS provides a toll free customer
suppo
rt 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.aztec-
electronics.com for any comments or
suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Pacific Standard Time. E-mail:
[e-mail]
Warning!
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts ins
ide 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 AZTEC
-
ELECTRONIC DEALER / DISTRIBUTOR.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in your area matches
the required voltage for your AZTEC LED PAR WASH-48. The AZTEC LED PAR WASH-48
is available in 220v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue t
o venue, you should
be sure your unit voltages match the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you
fixture.
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 manufactures
to be linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures 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. 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.
The Introduction of LED display panel:
E A. Menu
B. UP
C. Down
D. Enter
E. LED Display Window
A B C D
Press A button, there will be eight different effects.
The first two letters stands for functions (refer to Diagram II)
The last two letters stands for DMX address, or speed,.
You can modify it with Bor C button. And press Dbutton for confirmation.

Function of LED Display Window (press button D to confirm all the function)
No
Display
Function
1 D0001 CH8 Add Code, with B. C button to change the
code(001-512)
2 CC00 Color Pulse Speed, adjustable by B or C button(01-99)
3 CP00 Color Change Speed, adjustable by B or C button(01-99)
4 DE00 Color Mixed Change, changing speed adjustable by B or
C button(01-99)
5 BEBE Music activated
6 R220 Red, with B. C button to change the color(0-255)
7 G220 Green with B. C button to change the color(0-255)
8 B220 Blue, with B. C button to change the color(0-255)
9 A220 Amber, with B. C button to change the color(0-255)
Explanation of DMX512 Channel
Channel
Function
Explanation
CH1 General Dimmer R.G.B.A linear 0%-100% dimmer, from dark to bright
CH2 General Strobe R.G.B.A strobe, from slow to fast
CH3 Control Mode selection 0-50 CH8 control, 51-100 color pulse , 101-
150 gradual
change, 151-200 slow change 201-
255 sound
control
CH4 Control Mode Speed From slow to fast
CH5 R Dimmer Red(1-255, dimmer, from dark to bright)
CH6 G Dimmer Green (1-255, dimmer, from dark to bright)
CH7 B Dimmer Blue (1-255, dimmer, from dark to bright)
CH8 A Dimmer Amber(1-255, dimmer, from dark to bright)
Operating Modes:
You can use the Micro Wash RGBW in five ways:
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the
built in programs.
• Macro Mode - There are 32 color macros to choose from.
• Auto Mode - There are 8 built in programs to choose from.
• RGB mode - Control the intensity of all four colors adjusting the
intensity to your desire to create you own desired color.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
as the AZTEC Lighting Controller Series.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation): The LED PAR-48 RGBW
can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The LED PAR-48 RGBW is an eight
channel DMX unit.
The DMX address is set on the back panel LED Display of the LED PAR-48 RGBW. Your unit
and your DMX controller require a approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and
data output. We recommend AZTEC / Neutrik-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.
programmed to act as
the “Master.”
Notice: Be sure to follow figures 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 us
ed, 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 (AZTEC part number DMX/T)
will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures 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 DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin data
cables 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.

Operating Modes:
You can use the AZTEC LED PAR-48 RGBW in four ways:
• Sound-Active mode -The unit will react to sound, chasing through the
built in programs.
• Auto Mode -The unit will automatically chase through the different
colors.
• RGB Mode -Choose a single color or colors to stay static.
• DMX control mode -This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as as the
Martin Light Jockey / AZTEC CX-12ii™.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the AZTEC LED PAR-48 RGBW
will react to sound, and chase
through the different Dimming.
1. Plug the fixture in and Change Mode to “BEBE”
2. The fixture will now change via sound.
Auto Mode:
RGBW Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and put Display Mode into R/G/B/A from 01-512 to adjust
from Darkest to Brightest.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to create their
own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This function also
allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights. To help set up DMX Control
refer to the set-
up specifications that come with your DMX controller as well.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s traits with a
standard DMX 512 controller such as: AZTEC CX-12ii Lighting Controller
2. The LED PAR-48 RGBW uses eight DMX channels to operate. To Set
DMX Channel put Display Mode into D001-512
3. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR
2. Adjust the speed by Button Up and Down to adjust programs.
1. Plug the fixture in and put Display Mode into CC/CP/DE.
connections to any standard DMX controller. Set your desired DMX
address

Master-Slave Operation:
This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master-Slave
mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and
the others will react to the controlling units built-
in programs. Any unit can act
as a Master or as a Slave however, only one unit can be programmed to act
as the “Master.”
Master-Slave Connections and Settings:
1. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit. Use
standard XLR microphone cables to link your units together. Remember that
the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the
output. The first unit in the chain (master) will use the female XLR conne
ctor
only. The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only.
2. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode of operation and
connect the “Slave” unit or units.
3. Set all the dipswitces on the “Slave” unit(s) to the “Off” position. The
“Slave” unit(s) will now follow the “Master” unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter, with
solutions.
Unit not responding to DMX:
1. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired
correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be ‘hot’).
Also, check that all cables are connected to the right connectors; it does
matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected.
Unit does not respond to sound:
1. Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit.
If problems are not resolved; Contact AZTEC-
ELECTRONICS
DISTRIBUTOR & DEALERS for service.
www.aztec
-electronic.com / www.aztec-electronics.com
[e-mail] / info@aztec-
electronic.com

CLEANING
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external
optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside
casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20
days.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back
in. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture
operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew).
Please Note:
Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are
subject to change without any prior written notice.