ADJ LED Pixel 10C User Instructions

LED Pixel 10C Introduction

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the LED Pixel 10C by ADJ

Products, LLC. Every LED Pixel 10C 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 ADJ LED Pixel 4C 10-Channel Driver/Controller for

the LED Pixel Tube 360 (not included). This xture can be used in a
stand alone mode or connected in a Master/Slave conguration. This

controller has five operating modes: Sound Active mode, Auto mode,
RGB Dimmer mode, Static Color mode and DMX control mode.

Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a 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.adj.com for any comments or sugges­tions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: [phone]
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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
ADJ Products, LLC.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

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LED Pixel 10C General Instructions

LED Pixel 10C 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.

LED Pixel 10C Features

• Mulit-Colors

• Five Operating Modes

• Electronic Dimming 0-100%

• Built in Microphone

• DMX-512 protocol

• 3-Pin DMX Connection

• 4 DMX Modes: 5 Channel Mode, 7 Channel Mode, 32 Channel

Mode, and 480 Channel Mode.

• ADJ LED RC compatiable (Not Included)

• Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 23)

LED Pixel 10C Warranty Registration

The LED Pixel 10C carries a 1 year limited warranty. The reason this
product carries a 1 year limited warranty is because it is a controller.
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 packages 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 off 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 23 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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LED Pixel 10C 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

LED Pixel 10C Set Up

Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source

voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your ADJ LED
Pixel 10C. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you
should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet voltage before

attempting to operate you xture.

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
different 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. 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 LED Pixel 10C can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The LED

Pixel 10C has 4 DMX channel modes, please see page 7 for the different

DMX modes. The DMX address is set on the back
panel of the LED Pixel 10C. 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 con-

nect 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 Conguration

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

LED Pixel 10C Operating Instructions

LED Pixel 10C Operating Instructions

Operating Modes:

The LED Pixel 10C has five operating modes:

• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.

• RGB Dimmer Mode - Choose one of the three colors to remain

static or adjust the intensity of each color to make your own color.

• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound. There are 24
sound active programs.

• Auto Mode - There are 2 different Auto Modes to choose from.

• Static Color Mode - Choose 1 of 7 colors to remain static.

DMX Mode:

Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to cre­ate their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This func­tion also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights. The LED Pixel

10C has 4 DMX modes: 5 Channel mode, 7 Channel mode, 32 Channel
mode, and a 480 Channel mode. See pages 14-21 for each modes’ DMX

traits.

1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s traits
with a standard DMX 512 controller.

2. To run your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until

“A.XXX” is displayed. “XXX” represents the current displayed ad-

dress. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX

address, then press the SETUP button to select your DMX Channel
mode.

3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel

modes. The Channel modes are listed below:

To run the 5 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.05”

is displayed. This is the 5 Channel DMX Mode.

To run the 7 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.07”
is displayed. This is the 7 Channel DMX Mode.
To run the 32 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until

“Ch.32” is displayed. This is the 32 Channel DMX Mode.

To run the 480 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until

“Ch.48” is displayed. This is the 480 Channel DMX Mode.

4. Please see pages 14-21 for DMX values and traits.

5. After you have chosen your desired DMX Channel mode plug in

the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller.

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RGB Dimmer Mode:

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “d-XX” is dis-

played. “XX” represents the current LED Pixel Tube being controlled.
If “d-FU” is displayed then all of the tubes are being controlled. If
“d-01” is displayed, you are controlling the tube connected to port 1.
If “d-02” is displayed, you are controlling the tube connected to port

2. If “d-03” is displayed, your controlling the tube connected to port

3. If “d-04” is displayed, you are controlling the tube connected to
port 4. After deciding what tube to control press the SET UP button.

2. When “r.XXX” is displayed you are in Red dimming mode. Press the

UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity. After you have finished

adjusting the intensity, or if you would like to skip to the next color,
press the SET UP button.

3. When “G.XXX” is displayed you are in Green dimming mode. Press

the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

4. When “b.XXX” is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press the

UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

5. After you have adjusted the RGB colors to make your desired color
you can then activate strobing by pressing the SET UP button to
enter the Flash (strobe) mode.

6. “FS.XX” will be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can be
adjusted between “FS.00” (flash off) to “FS.15” (fastest flash).

Sound Active Mode:

In this mode the LED Pixel 10C will react to sound. There are 24 sound
active programs to choose from. The sound sensitivity can also be
adjusted.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SoXX” is dis-

played. “XX” represents the sound active mode (1-24) currently dis-

played. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the 24 sound

active programs.

2. When you have found your desired sound active program press the
SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity. When you press SET

UP, “SJ-X” will be displayed. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust

the sensitivity. “SJ-1” is the least sensitive, “SJ-8” is the most sensi­ tive.

Auto Run Mode: There are 2 different Auto Modes to choose from;

Color
running

Fade, Color Change, and both modes running together.

speed is adjustable in all 2 modes.

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The

LED Pixel 10C Operating Instructions

LED Pixel 10C Operating Instructions

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until either “AFXX”,

or “AJXX” is displayed. Press the SET UP button to switch between
the different modes.

• AJXX = Color Change mode, there are 24 Color Change modes to
choose from. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the

different Auto Change modes.

• AFXX = Color Fade mode, there are 24 Color Fade modes to choose
from. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the different

Auto Fade modes.

2. After you have chosen your desired Auto Mode press the SET UP
button until “SP.XX” is displayed. When this is displayed you can

adjust the running speed of your Auto Mode. Use the UP or DOWN

button to adjust the speed between “SP.01” (slowest) and “SP.16”

(fastest). Once you have set your desired running speed, press the

SET UP button to return to your desired Auto Mode.

Static Color Mode:

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “S-XX” is dis-

played. “XX” represents the current LED Pixel Tube being controlled.
If “S-FU” is displayed then all of the tubes are being controlled. If
“S-01” is displayed, you are controlling the tube connected to port 1.
If “S-02” is displayed, you are controlling the tube connected to port

2. If “S-03” is displayed, your controlling the tube connected to port

3. If “S-04” is displayed, you are controlling the tube connected to
port 4. After deciding what tube to control press the SET UP button.

2. After pressing the SET UP button “CLXX” will be displayed.

3. There are 7 colors to choose from. Use the UP and DOWN buttons
to scroll through the 7 colors. After you have found your desired

color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET UP button to
enter the Flash (strobe) mode.

3. “FS.XX” will be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can be
adjusted between “FS.00” (flash off) to “FS.15” (fastest flash).

“don” = LED display on at all times.
“doFF” = LED display shuts off after 10 seconds.

LED Display Inversion:

Follow these instructions to flip the display 180° so that the display can
be read upside down.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “dXXX” is dis-

played.

2. Press the SET UP button until “Stnd” is displayed.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to “flip” the display 180°.

Default Running Mode:

This is a default running mode. When this mode is activated all modes
will return to their default settings.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “dXXX” is dis-

played.

2. Press the SET UP button until “dEFA” is displayed.

3. Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously. Press the MODE

button to exit.

Infrared Receiver:

This function is used to activate and deactivate the infrared receiver.
When this function is activated you can control the fixture using the ADJ
LED RC (Remote Control). Please see the next page for ADJ LED RC
controls and functions.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “dXXX” is dis-

played.

2. Press the SET UP button until “IrXX” is displayed. “XX” represents
either “on” or “oF”.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to either activate the remote func­ tion (On) or deactivate it (Off).

LED Display On/Off:

To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE but­ton until “dXXX” is displayed. “XXX” represents either “on” or “oFF”.

Press the UP or DONW buttons so that “doff” is displayed. Now the

display will disappear after 10s. Press any button to turn the display on
again. Be advised though that the display will turn off automatically after
10 seconds.

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