Adj Illusion Dotz 3.3 User Manual
ILLUSION DOTZ 3.3
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User Instructions
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Table of Contents
Unpacking......................................................................3
Introduction....................................................................3
Customer Support......................................................................3
Safety Precautions......................................................................4
Features.........................................................................5
Handling Precautions..................................................................6
Registration......................................................................6
Mounting.........................................................................7-8
DMX Set-Up...........................................................................9-11
System Menu............................................................................12
Operation............................................................................31-32
Kling-Net/ArtNet Control...........................................................33
DMX Traits............................................................................34-43
Photometric Chart.....................................................................44
Dimmer Curve Chart.................................................................44
Fuse Replacement....................................................................45
Cleaning..................................................................45
Trouble Shooting.......................................................................45
Warranty.........................................................................46
Specifications....................................................................47
Illusion Dotz 3.3 General Information
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Illusion Dotz 3.3 by ADJ
Products, LLC. Every Illusion Dotz 3.3 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 equipment necessary to operate 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 rst.
Introduction: The Illusion Dotz 3.3 is a DMX intelligent, moving head
fixture. The Illusion Dotz 3.3 can be a 12 channel, 14 channel, or 38
Channel DMX unit. The fixture can operate in three different operating
modes; show mode, sound-active, or under DMX control. The Illusion
Dotz 3.3 can be used as a stand alone unit or in a master/slave configuration. 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. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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!
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Illusion Dotz 3.3 Safety Precautions
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Features
For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This
Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate
This Unit!
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 cords at plugs, convenience recep tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 45 for cleaning details.
• Heat -This fixture should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
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.
• 3 Modes of DMX-512 Protocol Compatible (12 DMX Channel
Mode, 14 DMX Channel Mode, and 38 DMX Channel Mode)
• RDMX - Lets you set the DMX address from any DMX Controller
• 3 Operating Modes - Master/Slave; Stand Alone; Sound Active
• Kling-Net and Art-Net Compatible (Recommended control solu tions; Arkaos Media Master Express, Media Master Pro, and LED
Master software’s (sold separately).
• Internal Microphone
• 5 Dimmer Curve Settings
• Power Cord Daisy Chaining (See below)
• Edit and Save Scenes into the Memory
• 360˚/ 540˚ Pan Movement
• 270˚ Tilt Movement
• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Power Cord Daisy Chain
With this feature you can connect the xtures to one another
using the PowerCON input and output sockets. The quantity
that can be connected is 4 xtures maximum for 120V and 9 xtures maximum for 240V. After the maximum xtures has been
reached you will need to use a new power outlet. They must be
the same xtures. DO NOT mix xtures.
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Illusion Dotz 3.3 General Instructions
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Mounting
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.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Handling Precautions
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.
During operation the housing may become extremely hot. Avoid
touching the unit with bare hands while in use.
ADJ Products, LLC will not accept any liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthor-
ized modication to this unit.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Product Registration
The Illusion Dotz 3.3 carries a two 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 prepaid 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
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 toll free customer support
number. All packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned to
the shipper at the shippers cost.
When installing the unit, the trussing or area of installation must be
able to hold 10 times the weight without any deformation. When
installing the unit must be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. and appropriate safety cable. Never stand directly below
the unit when mounting, removing, or servicing the unit.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and perodic
safety inspection of all installation material and unit. If you lack these
qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself.
These installaiton should be checked by a skilled person once a year.
The Illusion Dotz 3.3 is fully operational in two dierent mounting
positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling or set on a at level
surface. To avoid internal damage to the unit, never mount the unit on
its side. Be sure this xture is kept at least 0.5m away from any ammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install the supplied
safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/
or injury in the event the clamp fails (see next page). Never use the
carrying handles for secondary attachment.
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Illusion Dotz 3.3 Mounting
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Set Up
NOTICE: The suitable enviromental temperature for this light-
ing xture is between -25˚ C to 45˚ C. Do not place this lighting
xture in an enviroment where the temperatures are under or
above the temperatures stated above. This will allow the xture
to run at its best and help prolong the xture life.
Power Supply: The ADJ Illusion Dotz 3.3 contains a electronic volt-
age switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into
the power source. With the electronic ballast you do not need to worry
about wall voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures 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. Therefore, the first fixture controlled
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.
Screw one clamp each via a M12 screw and nut onto the
Omega holders. Insert the quick-lock fasteners of the rst
Omega holder into the respective holes on the bottom of the
Illusion Dotz 3.3. Tighten the quick-lock fasteners fully clockwise. Install the second Omega holder. Pull the safety-cable
through the holes on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system or a safe xation spot. Insert the end in the carabine
and tighten the safety screw.
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Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave
Operation): The Illusion Dotz 3.3 can be controlled via DMX-512 pro-
tocol. The Illusion Dotz 3.3 can be either a 12, 14, or 38 channel DMX
unit. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the
front panel of the unit. 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 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 professional sound and
lighting stores). Your cables should be made with
a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also
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Figure 1
Illusion Dotz 3.3 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
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
Illusion Dotz 3.3 Set Up
remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
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
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
Figure 3
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
1
3
2
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
DMX +
DMX -
1 Ground
3 Hot
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
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.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable are
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.
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-)
Figure 4
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Illusion Dotz 3.3 System Menu
Edit C
Test.Chan
Set Address A001~ AXXX DMX addr ess setting
Receive
User Mode St andard
User Mode
Edit A
Edit B
Status Remote Add
Fixture ID
Protocol Set Kling-Ne t (Default K ling-Net)
Net Switc h ON/OFF Ethernet Switch
Fan Set Head Fan Auto
Function
LCD.Set Backlight
Dim Curve
Temp. C/F Cels ius
Init.Effect PAN =XXX Initial effect positio n
Disp.Set C han.Value
DFSE
Time.Info Curren t
Temp. Info Head Temp. Temper ature in the h ead
Error. Info P an,Tilt….. Reset the error message
Information
Model. Info XXXX Lamps M odel Informatio n
Software.V 1U01 V1.0 0……
Reset.M Pan&Tilt Reset Pan /Tilt
Panel.Ctrl. P AN =XXX
Test
Calibrate
Select .Pro Pro . Part 1 = Pro gram 1 ~ 9 Program 1
Edit. Pro Program 1
Edit.Sce Edit Scene 001
Program
Sce.Input XX~X X Autom atic recording scene
Basic
Extend
User A
User B
User C
Max Cha nnel
PAN
:
No DMX Status
Pan Invert
Tilt Invert
Pan Deg ree
Feedback
Move.Spd
Mic.Sen s
Stand By
Service PIN
RDM PI D
Device IP Addr
Ctrl IP A ddr
Universe
ArtNet
Base Fan 50%
Flip Displ ay
Key Loc k
DispFlas h
Standard, Stage, TV, Archi tectural, Theat er
Fahrenheit
Slave Se t
Auto.Pro
Sound.C trl
ON/OFF
Total Tim e
Last Clear
Timer PI N
Clear Last
2U01 V1.0 0……
PAN …… Test function
:
-Password -
PAN
:
Pro. Part 2 = Program 1 ~ 9 Prog ram 2
Pro. Part 3 = Program 1 ~ 9 Prog ram 3
:
Program 9
~ Edit Scene 250
ON/OFF
Blackout/Hold /Auto/Sound
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
630/540
ON/OFF
Speed 1~ 4
0~99%
OFF, 01M~99M 15M
Password= XXX
Xxxxxx
Xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
xxx
High
Low
75%
95%
02~60m 05m
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
PAN……
Slave1,S lave2,Slave3
Master / Alone
Master / Alone
Program Test
Step 01= SCxxx
Step 64= SCxxx
Pan,Tilt,… …
Fade Tim e
Secne Tim e
Input By Ou tside
User’s mode to change cha nnel
numbers
Preset U ser modes
Add. via DM X
Auto run if no DMX
Pan Rev erse movement
Tilt Rever se movement
Pan Deg ree Select
Movement Feedback switch
Movement Mode Select
Sensitivity o f Mic.
Stand By Mode
Service Code
=050
RDM U nique PID setting
Set the D evice IP addre ss
Set the C onsole IP addr ess
Port numbe r
Fans Speed Mode Select
Display shutoff time
Display Flip 180
Key Loc k
Display flashes when NoSignal
Temperature switch
between
Value of chann el is disp layed
Slave receiv e location choice
Auto pro gram
Music cont rol
Restore factory set
Power on r unning time (Hours)
Fixture r unning time (Hours)
Fixture L ast times clear (Hours)
Timer Password
ON/OFF
Software versi on infor mation of
each IC
Adjustm ent of the lam p
Calbrate and adjust the effects to
standard position
Password “050”
Select progra ms to be run
Testing progra m
Program in loop
Save and e xit
Manually en ter the scene
Fade Tim e
Secne Tim e
External console scene input
/
Password= 050
Illusion Dotz 3.3 System Menu
The main menu is accessed by pressing the MODE button. Browse
through the menu by using the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, & LEFT buttons.
Press the ENTER button to access the desired menu. You can scroll
through the submenus using the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, & LEFT buttons.
To conrm every selection press the ENTER button. You can exit
every menu and submenu by pressing the MODE button. The unit will
automatically exit the menus if no buttons are pressed after 10 seconds. These next pages will explain each function in the menu layout
located on the previous page.
RECEIVE
SET ADDRESS - With this function, you can adjust the desired DMX-
address via the Control Board.
1. Access the main menu, and press the UP or DOWN buttons so
that “Receive” is higlighted, then press ENTER.
2. “Set Address” will be displayed, press ENTER. The current DMX
address will now be displayed.
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the DMX address.
4. Press ENTER to conrm or press MODE to return to the main
menu.
USER MODE
USER MODE -
1. Press the MODE button to access the main menu. Press the UP
or DOWN buttons so that “User Mode” is highlighted, then press
ENTER.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until “User Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER.
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the 3 DMX Channel
Modes.
Standard Mode - This is 14 Channel Mode.
Basic Mode - This is 12 Channel Mode.
Extended Mode - This is 38 Channel Mode.
4. Press the MODE button once to return to the “User Mode” menu.
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Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the Edit modes. Press
ENTER to select any of the Edit modes.
Edit A, B, or C – This function allows the user to make the actual
changes in the user-dened modes that are created in the previous
function.
Function -
REMOTE ADD - With this function you can adjust the DMX address
via external controller.
1. Press the MODE button to access the main menu. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons so that “Function” is highlighted, then press ENTER.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until “Status” is displayed, press
ENTER.
3. Press UP or DOWN buttons, until “Remote Add” is displayed,
and press ENTER.
4. Either “O” or “On” will be displayed, use the UP and DOWN but-
tons to toggle between.
5. Press ENTER to conrm your selection or press MODE to exit.
To use this function follow these instructions:
To adjust the address of your unit you must rst go to the address
that it is currently set to. From there you can adjust the address. First
make sure all channels are set to the value of “0”.
1. On your DMX controller set the DMX value of Channel 1 to the
value “7”.
2. Now set the DMX value of Channel 2 to the value “7” to adjust the
starting address between 1 and 255. To adjust the address between
256 and 511 set Channel 2 to the value “8” .
3. Set the DMX value of Channel 3 to your desired starting address.
This will take about 20 seconds before the unit accepts the new DMX
address.
EXAMPLE: If you want the address to be 57, you must rst set the
address that is currently assingned to the unit. Then set Channel 1’s
value to “7”, Channel 2’s value to “7”, and Channel 3’s value to “57”.
Wait 20 seconds and the address should change on the unit to “57”.
2ND EXAMPLE: If you want the address to be 420, you must rst set
the address that is currently assingned to the unit. If you want the set
the address to 420, set Channel 1’s value to “7”, Channel 2’s value to
“8”, and Channel 3’s to “164”. (256 + 164 = 420).
NO DMX STATUS - With this function if the DMX signal is suddenly
lost, the unit will automatically go into 1 of 4 modes.
1. Press the MODE button to access the main menu. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons so that “Function” is highlighted, then press ENTER.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until “Status” is displayed, press
ENTER.
3. Press UP or DOWN buttons, until “No DMX Status” is displayed,
and press ENTER.
4. Either “Hold” (Last DMX setting), “Close” (Blackout), “Music”
(Sound Active), or “Auto” (Auto Program) will be displayed, use the
UP and DOWN buttons to toggle between.
5. Press ENTER to conrm your selection or press MODE to exit.
PAN INVERT - With this function you can reverse the Pan movement.
1. Press the MODE button to access the main menu. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons so that “Function” is highlighted, then press ENTER.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until “Status” is displayed, press
ENTER.
3. Press UP or DOWN buttons, until “Pan Invert” is displayed, and
press ENTER.
4. Either “O” or “On” will be displayed, use the UP and DOWN but-
tons to toggle between.
5. Press ENTER to conrm your selection or press MODE to exit.
TILT INVERT - With this function you can reverse the Tilt movement.
1. Press the MODE button to access the main menu. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons so that “Function” is highlighted, then press ENTER.
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