Sweeper Beam Quad LED General Information Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Sweeper Beam Quad LED by American DJ®. Every Sweeper Beam Quad LED 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 SWEEPER BEAM QUAD LED fixture for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to oper- ate 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 further instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without contacting customer support first. Introduction: The Sweeper Beam Quad LED is a intelligent, multi- LED scanner. The Sweeper Beam Quad LED can operate as a stand alone fixture or in a Master/Slave configuration. The Sweeper Beam Quad LED has three operating modes; sound active mode, show mode, and DMX control. This fixture is suitable for theaters, studios, retail stores, and other similar locations. 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. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2941 E-mail: [email protected] Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, 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! User Instructions 5/13 ADJ Products, LLC - www.adj.com - Sweeper Beam Quad LED User Manual Page 2 Sweeper Beam Quad LED General Instructions Sweeper Beam Quad LED Safety Precautions To optimize the performance of this product, please read these For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate operations of this unit. These instructions contain important safety This Unit! information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please • To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit keep this manual with the unit, for future reference. rain or moisture • Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit. Sweeper Beam Quad LED Features • Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt- • DMX-512 Protocol age for your unit. • 4 DMX Channel Modes (1 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, 35 • Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been Channel Mode, & 39 Channel Mode) frayed or broken. • 3 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show Mode, and DMX Control • Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from • Internal Microphone the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical • Digital Display for Address and Function Setting shock and fire in case of an internal short. • UC3 Controller (Not Included) • Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection. • Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user Sweeper Beam Quad LED Warranty Registration serviceable parts inside. The Sweeper Beam Quad LED carries a 3 year (1095 days) limited • Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed. warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your • Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper purchase and warranty. You may also register your product online ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall. at www. americandj.com. All returned service items whether under • Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged. warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return • This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out- authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must doors voids all warranties. provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact ADJ • Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter. Products, LLC customer support for a R.A. number. • 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, Sweeper Beam Quad LED Handling Precautions paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep- Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures • Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please the manufacturer. See page 21 for cleaning details. contact ADJ Products, LLC. • Heat -This fixture should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ADJ Products, LLC will not accept any liability for any resulting dam- amplifiers) that produce heat. ages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthor- • The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ized modification to this unit. 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. ADJ Products, LLC - www.adj.com - Sweeper Beam Quad LED User Manual Page 3 ADJ Products, LLC - www.adj.com - Sweeper Beam Quad LED User Manual Page 4 Sweeper Beam Quad LED Hanging Precautions Sweeper Beam Quad LED Set Up Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary Power Supply: The ADJ Sweeper Beam Quad LED contains a auto- safety attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable. matic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need to Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Sweeper worry about the correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in Beam Quad LED always be sure to secure your fixture with a anywhere. safety cable (not included). DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro- Caution: For added protection mount the fixtures in areas out- tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of side of walking paths, seating areas, or areas were the fixture communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX might be reached by unauthorized personal. 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 Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA “OUT” terminal). device’s weight. DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models To avoid injury, never stand directly below the device when of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a mounting, removing, or servicing the fixture. single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using Always use and install a safety cable ( not included) as a safety several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence event the clamp fails. the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall end, or anywhere in the middle. Therefore, the first fixture controlled outlet. 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 Sweeper Beam Quad LED can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Sweeper Beam Quad LED has 4 DMX Channel Modes. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the rear panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX control- ler 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 Figure 1 purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your ADJ Products, LLC - www.adj.com - Sweeper Beam Quad LED User Manual Page 5 ADJ Products, LLC - www.adj.com - Sweeper Beam Quad LED User Manual Page 6 REMOTE INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE INPUT OUTPUT SOUND CONTROL SOUND CONTROL SOUND CONTROL INPUT INPUT INPUT Sweeper Beam Quad LED Set Up Sweeper Beam Quad LED Set Up cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on 5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.