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
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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.