ADJ Flat Par CWWW9 Operation Manual
Flat Par CWWW9 Introduction
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Flat Par CWWW9 by Amer-
ican DJ®. Every Flat Par CWWW9 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 American DJ® Flat Par CWWW9 is part of a con-
tinuing pursuit to create high quality intelligent lighting. The Flat Par
CWWW9 is a DMX intelligent, high powered LED par fixture. This xture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master/Slave
conguration. This wash has six operating modes: Sound Active mode,
Auto mode, CW & WW dimmer modes, Fade mode, White Preset Mode
(Color Temperature mode) and DMX control mode.
Customer Support: American DJ 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.American DJ.com for any comments or sugges-
tions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (323) 582-3322
Fax: (323) 582-3108
E-mail: support@AmericanDJ.com
Rev. 11/11
User Instructions
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
American DJ.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.
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Flat Par CWWW9 General Instructions
Flat Par CWWW9 Safety Precautions
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.
Flat Par CWWW9 Features
• Cool White & Warm White
• Six Operating Modes
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• 3-Pin DMX Connection
• 3 DMX Modes: 3 Channel Mode, 4 Channel Mode, and 5 Channel
Mode
• ADJ LED RC2 compatiable (Not Included)
• Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 9)
Flat Par CWWW9 Warranty Registration
The Flat Par CWWW9 carries a 3 year limited warranty. 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 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 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 a R.A. number by contacting our
customer support team on our customer support number. All pack-
ages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number
on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.
• 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.
• 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 16 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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Flat Par CWWW9 Set Up
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
Flat Par CWWW9 Set Up
Power Supply: The American DJ Flat Par CWWW9 contains a automatic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is
plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need to
worry about the correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in
anywhere.
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 compli-
ant. 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 Flat Par CWWW9 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Flat
Par CWWW9 has 3 DMX channel modes, please see pages 7-8 for the
dierent modes. The DMX address is set on the back panel of the Flat
Par CWWW9. Your unit and your DMX controller
require a standard 3-pin XLR connector 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 purchased at
almost all pro 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
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 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 possibilities of erratic
behavior.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
xtures 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.
Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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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 DMX-
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
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