Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Inno Color Beam LED by
American DJ®. Every Inno Color Beam 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 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 Inno Color Beam LED is part of American DJ’s
continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The Inno Color Beam LED is a high performance, DMX intel-
ligent, 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.
Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer sup-
port 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.americandj.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
4/12
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.
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.
Inno Color Beam LED Features
• RGBW Color Mixing
• 36 x 3W High Quatlity CREE LEDs
• Color Strobe Effect
• Color Mix Effect
• Pan/Tilt Inversion
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Dimmer Curve
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• Two DMX Modes: 1 Channel Mode & 13 Channel Mode
• 3 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show Mode, or DMX Control
• UC3 Remote Control Compatiable (Not Included)
• Power Cord Daisy Chaining (See Page 17)
Inno Color Beam LED Warranty Registration
The Inno Color Beam LED carries a 3 year (1095 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 American DJ®
customer support for a R.A. number.
• 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 18 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
Termination reduces signalerrors andavoids signal transmission problemsand interference. It is always advisableto connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
POWER
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUTOUTPUT
Inno Color Beam LED Set Up
Power Supply: The American DJ® Inno Color Beam LED contains a
automatic voltage 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.
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 Inno Color Beam LED can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The
Inno Color Beam LED can be either a 1 Channel or 13 Channel DMX
unit. The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the Inno Color Beam
LED. 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 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.
1
2
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
Figure 3
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
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.
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.
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.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
1. Press the MENU button until “DMX Addresss” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. “X” will now be displayed, “X” represents the displayed address.
Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired address.
3. Press ENTER to conrm, and then press and hold the MENU
button for at least three seconds to assign.
Channel Mode - This will let you select your desired
DMX Channel mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “Channel Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. “X Chan” will now be displayed, “X” represents the displayed
DMX channel mode. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your
desired Channel mode.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
Show Mode - Show modes 0 - 4 (Factory Shows).
1. Press the MENU button until “Show Mode” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. “Show X” will now be displayed, “X” representing a number
between 1-4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired
show and press ENTER to conrm. After pressing ENTER, press
and hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds to activate.
Dimmer Curve - In this mode you can select the dimmer
curve.
1. Press the MENU button until “Dimmer Curve” is displayed,
press ENTER.
Dimmer Mode 4 (S-Curve) - Similar to Linear dimming with ner
dimming control at mid level intensities.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired show
mode and press ENTER, then press and hold the MENU button
for at least 3 seconds to conrm.
Sound State - In this mode the unit will run in sound
active mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “Sound State” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. Either “On” or “O” will now be displayed. Use the UP or
DOWN buttons to toggle between “On” and “O”.
3. Press ENTER to conrm your selection, the press and hold the
MENU button to activate.
Sound Sense - In this mode you can adjust the sound
sensitivity of the sound active mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “Sound Sense” is displayed,
press ENTER.
Slave Mode - This will let you set unit as a master or
slave in a master/slave conguration.
1. Press the MENU button until “Slave Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER. Either “Slave 1” or “Slave 2” will be displayed.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired slave mode
is displayed, press ENTER to conm.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity level.
The sensitivity level can be adjusted between 0 (the lowest) and
100 (most sensitive).
3. Press ENTER to set you desired level.
Pan Inverse - Pan Inversion
NOTE: In a Master/Slave conguration you can make one xture the Master and then set the next xture to “Slave 2”, the
xtures will now have contrast movement to each other.
Black Out - This will control blackout
1. Press the MENU button until “Black Out” is displayed, press
ENTER.
1. Press the MENU button until “Pan Inverse” is displayed,
press ENTER. Either “Yes” or “No” will be displayed.
2. To activate the Pan inversion press the UP or DOWN buttons
until “Yes” is displayed, press ENTER to conm. To deactivate
Pan inversion, select “No” and press Enter.
Tilt Inverse - Tilt Inversion
2. Either “Yes” or “No” will now be displayed. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to toggle between “Yes” and “No”.
1. Press the MENU button until “Tilt Inverse” is displayed, press
ENTER. Either “Yes” or “No” will be displayed.
2. To activate the Tilt inversion press the UP or DOWN buttons
Page 6
Inno Color Beam LED System Menu Inno Color Beam LED System Menu
until “Yes” is displayed, press ENTER to conm. To deactivate
Tilt inversion, select “No” and press Enter.
Back Light - With this function you can make the back-
light automatically turn off after one minute.
1. Press the MENU button until “Back Light” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. Either “ON” or “OFF” will now be displayed. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select “ON” to keep the backlight on at all
times, or “OFF” to allow the backlight to turn o after 2 minutes.
Press any button to turn the backlight on again.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
Function Delay - With this function the DMX address
setting will be delayed by the amount of time chosen.
1. Press the MENU button until “Function Delay” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. Either “No Delay” or time between 1s - 3s will be displayed.
This number represents the delay setting. Use the UP and DOWN
buttons to adjust the DMX address delay.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
tons to adjust the value. Once you have made your adjustment
press ENTER.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until satised.
Dimmer Calibrat - With this function you can set the
output intensity.
1. Press the MENU button until “Dimmer Calibrat” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. A number between 50-100 will be displayed. This number represents the instensity setting. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to
adjust the LED output intensity. 50 being medium intensity, and
100 being full intensity.
3. When you have found your desired setting press ENTER to
conrm.
Manual Test - With this function you can manually test
the individual features.
1. Press the MENU button until “Manual Test” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to nd the functions or colors
that you wish to test. You can also test the strobe function and
dimmer.
White Balance - With this function you can adjust the
RGB colors to make your desired color.
1. Press the MENU button until “White Balance” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to nd the color you wish to
adjust.
3. Once you nd the color you want to adjust press ENTER, the
displayed value will begin to ash. Use the UP or DOWN but-
3. Once you nd a function or color you wish to test, press the
ENTER button, the displayed value will begin to ash. You can
now adjust the values by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons.
Once you have nished testing press the ENTER button.
4. To exit the manual test mode, press the MENU button.
Auto Test - This function will run a self test program.
1. Press the MENU button until “Auto Test” is displayed, press
Inno Color Beam LED System Menu Inno Color Beam LED System Menu
ENTER.
2. The xture will now run a self test. Press the MENU button to
exit.
Temp. - With this function you can display the running
temperature of the unit.
1. Tap the MENU button until “Temp.” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. The current running temperature of the xture will now be displayed. Press MENU to exit.
Fixture Time - With this function you can display the
running time of the unit.
1. Tap the MENU button until “Fixture Time” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. The running time of the xture will now be displayed. Press
MENU to exit.
Firmware Version - This will display the software ver-
sion
1. Tap the MENU button until “Firmware Version” is displayed.
Press the ENTER button and the software vesion will be dis-
played.
DOWN buttons to select “YES” to switch back to defualt settings, and press ENTER.
3. Either “PRO Defaults” or “AUTO Defaults” will be displayed.
Use the UP or DOWN buttons to switch between the two default
modes. Press ENTER to make your selection. The default details
are below.
PRO Slave Mode: Slave 1
Black Out: Yes
Sound State: O
Pan Inverse: No
Tilt Inverse: No
Back Light: O
Function Delay: 3S Delay
AUTO Slave Mode: Slave 1
Black Out: No
Sound State: On
Pan Inverse: No
Tilt Inverse: No
Back Light: On
Function Delay: 3S Delay
Reset - Use this function to reset the unit.
2. Press the MENU button to leave this function.
Default - Choose between PRO Default or AUTO Default.
1. Tap the MENU button until “DEFAULT” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. Either “YES” or “NO” will now be displayed. Press the UP or
1. Tap the MENU button until “RSET” is displayed, press ENTER.
To enter the Pan/Tilt Submenu, press the ENTER button for at
least 5 seconds. This submenu allows you to adjust the original
position of the Pan and Tilt.
PAN OFFSET - In this submenu you can adjust the Pan
home position.
1. Press the ENTER button for at least 5 seconds.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make your adjustments,
and then press ENTER to conrm. Press the MENU button to
exit without making changes.
Inno Color Beam LED Universal DMX Control
Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a Elation®
universal DMX-512 controller to control the chases and patterns,
dimmer and strobe. A DMX controller allows you to create unique
programs tailored to your individual needs. The Inno Color Beam LED
has 2 DMX channel modes; a 1 Channel Mode & 13 Channel Mode.
To select your channel mode see page 8.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the
Elation® Show Designer™ or the Elation® DMX Operator.™
2. To run your fixture in DMX mode, select your desired channel
mode and then set your desired DMX address following the
directions on page 8, and the set-up specifications that come
with your DMX controller.
3. Plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX
controller.
4. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
TILT OFFSET - In this submenu you can adjust the Tilt
home position.
1. Press the ENTER button for at least 5 seconds.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make your adjustments,
and then press ENTER to conrm. Press the MENU button to
exit without making changes.
Master-Slave Conguration: This function will allow you to link up
to 16 units together and operate without a controller. The units will be
sound activated. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units programs.
Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.
1. Using approved DMX data cables, daisy chain your units togeth-
er via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remember the
Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector
is the output. The rst unit in the chain (master) will use the female
XLR connector only - The last unit in the chain will use the male
XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a termina- tor at the last fixture.
2. Set the Master unit to your desired operating mode.
3. On the slave units tap the MENU button until “Slave Mode” is dis played, and Press ENTER. Choose either “Slave 1” or “Slave 2”
and press ENTER. See page 9 for more info.
4. The slave units will now follow the Master unit.
Inno Color Beam LED Warranty Inno Color Beam LED Notes
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
A. American DJ, Inc. hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American DJ and American
Audio products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed
period from the date of purchase (see specic warranty period on reverse). 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. Contact American DJ, Inc. Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send
the product only to the American DJ, Inc. factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the
requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty,
American DJ, Inc. 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 it’s original package. No accessories
should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American DJ,
Inc. shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the
safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is
modied in any manner which American DJ, Inc. concludes, after inspection, aects the reliability
of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ,
Inc. factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ, Inc.; 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 specied above, American DJ, Inc. 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 American DJ, Inc. under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ. All products covered by this warranty were
manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that eect.
E. American DJ, Inc. 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 man-
ufactured. 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 American DJ, Inc. in connection with this product, including warranties
of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no
warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, 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 American DJ, Inc. 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 American DJ and American Audio
Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and
conditions heretofore published.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS:
• All American Audio Products = 1-year (365 day) Limited Warranty (except V-Plus Series Ampliers)
• All American Audio V-Plus Series Ampliers = 3-year (1095 day) Limited Warranty
• American DJ Lighting and American DJ Branded Products = 1-year (365 day) Limited Warranty
(Such as: Special Eect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble
Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands etc. excluding Laser Products, lamps,
and Star Tec Series)
• American DJ Laser Products and Star Tec Products = 90-Day Limited Warranty
• American DJ L.E.D. Products = 3-year (1095 day) Limited Warranty (excluding motors, PCB
boards, and power supplies, which have a 1-year (365 day Limited Warranty)