Adj Dotz Tpar System User Manual
Dotz TPar System
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Rev. 2/15
User Instructions
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Dotz TPar System Introduction
Dotz TPar System General Instructions
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Dotz TPar System by ADJ
Products, LLC. Every Dotz TPar System 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 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 rst
contacting customer support.
Introduction: The Dotz TPar System is part of ADJ’s continuing pur-
suit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The Dotz
TPar System 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 conguration. The unit
can also be controlled via DMX controller. This fixture is suitable 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. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2941
E-mail: support@americandj.com
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
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 warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
ADJ Products, LLC.
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
regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual
with the unit, for future reference.
Dotz TPar System Features
• 4 x COB LED Par Wash Fixtures
1 x Foot Controller
1 x Lighting Stand
1 x RF Remote Control
1 x Stand Bag
1 x Soft Case for Lighting System
• RGB Color Mixing
• Strobing
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• Five DMX Modes: 3 Channel Mode, 5 Channel Mode, 9 Channel
Mode, 12 Channel Mode, & 18 Channel Mode
• 4 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Auto Run, Built-In Programs,
or DMX Control
• Power Cord Daisy Chaining (See Page 21)
Dotz TPar System Warranty Registration
The Dotz TPar System carries a 2 year (730 days) limited warranty.
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 warranty or
not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization
(R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy
of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact ADJ Products, LLC
customer support for a R.A. number.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.
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Dotz TPar System Safety Precautions
Dotz TPar System Set Up
• 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 23 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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Power Supply: The ADJ Dotz TPar System contains a automatic volt-
age 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. Always
use the PowerCon cord that came with the unit.
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 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
dierent 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. 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 Dotz TPar System can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The
Dotz TPar System has 5 DMX Channel Modes. The DMX address is set
on the rear panel of the Dotz TPar System. 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 AccuCable 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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Figure 1
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.
POWER
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
Dotz TPar System Set Up
Dotz TPar System System Menu
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 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.
COMMON
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
2
Figure 2
XLR Pin Conguration
1 Ground
3 Hot
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
1
3
2
DMX +
DMX -
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
Figure 3
Special Note: Line Termination.
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 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 possibilities of erratic
behavior.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
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)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
Termination reduces signal errors and
1
avoids signal transmission problems
3
and interference. It is always advisable
2
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Built-In Programs
STATIC COLOR
CL:RGB Flash00-99
DREAM
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
METEOR
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FADE
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
CHANGE
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FLOW 1
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FLOW 2
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FLOW 3
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FLOW 4
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FLOW 5
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FLOW 6
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FLOW 7
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
FLOW 8
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
C1: RGB C2:RGB
FLOW 9
Speed00-99 Flash00-99
C1:RGB C2:RGB
Blackout,
Red-Green-Blue-Yellow-Cyan-Purple-White
Flash speed adjustable.
Seven color dreaming
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color flow
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color fade
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color change
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
Seven color chase
Speed & Flash adjustable
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Dotz TPar System System Menu
Dotz TPar System System Menu
The LCD backlight will shut o after 30 seconds, to relight
the background, press the MODE button for 5 seconds.
DMX Mode - Set the DMX Address and DMX Channel
Mode -
1. Press the MENU button until “DMX Mode” and underneath
“ADDR: XXX” and “CH:XX” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. “XXX” will now begin to ash, use the UP and DOWN buttons
to nd your desired DMX address, then press ENTER.
3. “XX” will now begin to ash, use the UP and DOWN buttons to
nd your desired DMX Channel mode, then press ENTER.
Slave Mode - This will let you set your unit as a slave in
a master/slave conguration.
1. Press the MENU button until “Slave Mode” is displayed. Your
unit will now follow the Master.
Sound Mode - In this mode the unit will run in sound
active mode.
Auto Run -
1. Press the MENU button until “Auto Run” is displayed, and
“FQN:XX” will be displayed underneath. “XX” representing the
the number displayed.
2. Press ENTER and the number will begin to ash, use the UP
and DOWN buttons to adjust the amount of times you would like
the program to cycle before changing to the next program. Press
ENTER to conrm.
Built-In Programs - See the chart on page 7 to nd
your desired program. Built-In Programs will not be displayed, one of the programs listed on page 7 will.
1. Press the MENU button until one of the Programs on page
7 is displayed. The displayed program depends on the last pro-
gram you had set the unit to.
2. Press ENTER to move through the various adjustments of each
program, and use the UP and DOWN button to make adjust-
ments.
1. Press the MENU button until “Sound Mode” is displayed.
2. Press ENTER to adjust your sound sensitivity. When you press
ENTER the number next to “Sens” will begin to ash, use the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity. Once you
found your desired sensitivity press ENTER to conrm.
3. When you press ENTER the number next to “FQN” will begin
to ash, use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the amount of
times you would like the program to cycle before changing to the
next program. Press ENTER to conrm.
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Dim Curve - This setting will let you select your desired
dimming curve.
1. Press the MENU button until “Dim Curve” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. 1 of 5 dimming curve settings will be displayed: Standard,
Stage, TV, Architectural, or Theatre. Use the UP and DOWM buttons to select your desired dimming curve and press ENTER to
conrm.
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