ADJ DP-415R Users Manual

DP-415R

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Date

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Initial version.

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CONTENTS

General Information

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Limited Warranty

6

Safety Instructions and Guidelines

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Installation

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Overview

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DMX Setup

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Receive (DMX Control) Mode

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Chase (Program) Mode

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Frequently Asked Questions

17

Fuse Replacement

17

Cleaning and Maintenance

18

Technical Specifications

19

Optional Accessories

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GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

The ADJ® DP-415R™ is a 4-channel Dimmer/Switch Pack which can be controlled via a standard

DMX controller or can be used as a stand-alone 4-channel Chase Pack with 16 internal chase

programs. Features include zero-crossing circuitry which protects against inductive loads and is

compatible and safe for use with most lighting fixtures, two 3-prong Edison socket inputs per channel

for a total of eight, 3pin XLR input and output DMX connections, and supports a maximum output load

of 15A / 1,800W total. This updated design of the popular DP-415 has replaced confusing dip switches

with an easy to use 4-button LED menu control display and now includes RDM (Remote Device

Management) protocol support.

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

appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary

to operate the unit 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 unit to

your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below. Please do not

discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

ADJ® provides a customer 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. For service related issue please contact ADJ.

ADJ SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST

Voice: 800-322-6337 Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Please complete and mail in the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service

items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany 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

and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your

proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the

package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by

contacting customer support.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS DEVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY

REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM

MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER MANUAL VOIDS THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY AND ARE NOT

SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAI RS.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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 specific warranty periods
below). 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 if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which
ADJ Products, LLC concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or
serviced by anyone other than the 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 contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic check up. During
the period specified above, ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts,
and will absorb all expenses for warranty 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. 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 fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether
expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, 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. 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-LED Lighting Products = 1-Year (365 Days) (Including Special Effect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog

Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands, Power/Data Distribution, etc. excluding LED and lamps)

Laser Products = 1-Year (365 Days) (excluding laser diodes which have a 6-Month Limited Warranty)

LED Products = 2-Year (730 Days) (excluding batteries which have a 180 Day Limited Warranty)

NOTE: 2-Year (730 Days) Limited Warranty ONLY applies to product purchased within the United States.

StarTec Series = 1-Year (365 Days) (excluding batteries which have a 180 Day Limited Warranty)

ADJ DMX Controllers = 2 Year (730 Days)

American Audio Products = 1 Year (365 Days)

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