ADJ MDF2 User guide

MDF2-9SYS

User Manual

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Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)

Saving electric energy is key to protecting the environment. Please turn o all electrical products

when they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equip­ment from power when not in use. Thank you!

DOCUMENT VERSION

Due to additional product features and/or enhancements, an updated version of
this document may be available online.
Please check www.adj.com for the latest revision/update of this manual
before beginning installation and/or programming.

Date

12/20/2019 1.0 1.0 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 Initial Release

10/11/2021 2.0 N/C No Change

Document

Version

Software

Version

DMX Channels Notes

Update Installation Instructions and
System Menu, add DMX Addressing

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information 4

Limited Warranty (USA Only) 5

Safety Instructions and Guidelines 6

Maintenance Guidelines 8

Overview 9

Installation Instructions 11

System Menu 20

DMX Values and Functions 24

DMX Addressing 25

Color Macros 26

Large Dance Floor Set Ups 27

Trouble Shooting Tips | Frequently Asked Questions 28

Removal Instructions 29

Technical Specifications 33

Dimensional Drawings 34

Optional Accessories 35

3

GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Please read and understand all instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting
to operate these products. These instructions contain important safety and use information.

UNPACKING

The products in this kit have been thoroughly tested and have 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 each unit included for damage and be sure all acces­sories necessary to operate the units have arrived intact. In the event that damage has been found or
parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Please do not

return this kit to your dealer without rst contacting customer support at the number listed below.

Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

WARRANTY RETURNS

All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompanied
by 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 container. If the unit is under warranty, you
must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without an R.A. number clearly
marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may
obtain an R.A. number by contacting customer support.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contact ADJ Service for any product related service and support needs.
Please visit forums.adj.com with questions, comments or suggestions.

ADJ SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
800-322-6337 | Fax [phone] | [e-mail]

ADJ SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
[phone] | Fax [phone] | [e-mail]

REPLACEMENT PARTS please visit parts.adj.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)

A. ADJ Products, LLC hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, ADJ Products, LLC products to be free of

manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see
specific 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-please contact ADJ Products, LLC Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send the product only
to the ADJ Products, LLC factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service
(including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, ADJ Products, LLC 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 its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are
shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to
any such accessories, or for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void of the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any

manner which ADJ Products, LLC concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product, if the
product has been repaired or service by anyone other than ADJ Products, LLC factory unless prior written
authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products, LLC; if the product is damaged because not prop­erly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contact, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic

checkup. During the period specified above, ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense
with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expenses for warrant service and repair labor by reason of
defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of ADJ Products, LLC under this warranty shall
be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of ADJ
Products, LLC. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after August 15, 2012, and bear
identifying marks to that effect.

E. ADJ Products, LLC 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 manufactured.

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 ADJ Products, LLC in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness,
are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or
implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, 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 ADJ Products, LLC 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 ADJ Products, LLC Products and supersedes all
prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS

• Non L.E.D. Lighting Products = 1-year (365 days) Limited Warranty (Such as: Special Effect Lighting,
Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans,
Trussing, Lighting Stands etc. excluding LED and lamps)

• Laser Products = 1 Year (365 Days) Limited Warranty (excludes laser diodes which have 6-month lim-
ited warranty)

• L.E.D. Products = 2-year (730 days) Limited Warranty (excluding batteries which have a 180-day limited
warranty) Note: 2 Year Warranty only applies to purchases within the United States.

• StarTec Series = 1 Year Limited Warranty (excluding batteries which have a 180-day limited warranty)

• ADJ DMX Controllers = 2 Year (730 Days) Limited Warranty

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

To guarantee smooth operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual.
ADJ PRODUCTS LLC is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of
these devices due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. Only qualified and/or
certified personnel should perform installation of these devices and only the original rigging parts
included with these devices should be used for installation. Any modifications to these devices and/
or the included and optional hardware accessories will void the original manufacturer’s warranty and
increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE PANELS. DO
NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF, AS DOING SO WILL VOID
YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
MODIFICATIONS TO THE PANELS OR INCLUDED OR OPTIONAL HARDWARE
ACCESSORIES AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.

• IP55 RATED – LIMITED DUST INGRESS AND LOW-PRESSURE WATER JET PROTECTION!

• INDOOR USE ONLY! PANELS ARE NOT WATERPROOF AND NOT FOR OUTDOOR USE!

KEEP PANEL SURFACE DRY FROM LIQUIDS SUCH AS SPILLED DRINKS!

• PANEL SURFACE BECOMES A SLIP HAZARD IF EXPOSED TO LIQUIDS!

• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE PANELS UNDER ANY CONDITIONS!

• DO NOT EXCEED PANEL MAX LOAD WEIGHT OF 61.5 LBS PER SQ. FT. (300 KG/SQ.

METER)!

• DO NOT INSTALL PANELS ON UNSTABLE, UNEVEN, OR CARPETED SURFACES!

• INSTALL ON SMOOTH LEVEL SURFACES ONLY!

• POWER SUPPLIES ARE NOT IP55 RATED! INDOOR USE ONLY!

• DO NOT PLUG THE POWER SUPPLIES INTO A DIMMER PACK!

• UNPLUG POWER SUPPLIES DURING LONG PERIODS OF NON-USE!

• KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM PANELS AND POWER SUPPLIES!

• DO NOT EXCEED OPERATING TEMPERATURES OF 113°F (45°C)!

• SENSITIVE PERSONS MAY SUFFER AN EPILEPTIC SHOCK FROM STROBING LIGHT!

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

• DO NOT position Panels or Power Supplies close to any FLAMMABLE MATERIALS while oper-
ating.

• DO NOT attempt installation and/or operation without knowledge of how to do so.

• DO NOT permit operation by persons who are not qualified to operate these types of devices.

• DO NOT shake Panels or Power Supplies, and avoid brute force when installing and/or operat-

ing.

• DO NOT apply masking or stage tape to panel surface, as doing so can result in the buildup of
sticky adhesive residue on the surface of the panels.

• DO NOT operate Panels if any of the Power Ramp or Power Supply cords have become frayed,
crimped and/or damaged. Replace any damaged Power Ramps or Power Cords as needed.

• DO NOT remove or break off the ground plug from the Power Supply power cords.

• DO NOT remove or disassemble Panels, as there are NO user serviceable parts inside.

• ALWAYS disconnect Power Supply from main power source before performing any cleaning.

• ALWAYS be sure to install Panels and Power Supplies in an area that will allow proper ventilation.

• ONLY use hardware and accessories which are listed in this guide.

• ALWAYS safely route and secure all Power Supply power cords to prevent a tripping hazard.

• ALWAYS disconnect all Power Supplies during long periods of non-use.

• ONLY use the original packaging and materials to transport these devices for service.

• Panels and Power Supplies should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. Power cords and/or plugs have become damaged.
B. Heavy objects have fallen onto them.
C. Exposed to rain and/or dampness/moisture.
D. They do not operate normally or exhibit a marked change in performance.

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MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE!

CLEANING

Cleaning panel surface is recommended after each use to ensure proper optimized light output and
extended life. Clean the panel surface with a soft dry cloth to remove any dust, moisture, or liquid
residue. Use glass cleaner to remove any residue or stains.

MAINTENANCE

Regular inspections are recommended to ensure proper function and extended life. There are no
user serviceable parts inside these devices. Please refer all service issues to an authorized ADJ ser­vice technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local ADJ
dealer.

Please refer to the following points during routine inspections:

• Detailed review every 3 months to ensure panel shows no signs of damage.

• Check all screws, magnets, and feet are securely tightened at all times. Loose items may fall out

during normal transportation, installation, and operation.

• Check for any deformations on the panel surface, ramps, and power supplies which could allow
for dust and/or liquid to enter.

• Power supply cables must not show any signs of damage or deformities.

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OVERVIEW

Note: Directional arrows are marked on the side of the panels to assist with orientation during

assembly. Please see the Installation Instructions section of this manual.

Note: Refer to the Control Panel section of this manual for details regarding the Menu Display and
the associated control buttons.

INCLUDED ITEMS:

Magnetic Dance Floor Panels (x9)
9-Panel Flight Case (x1)
Floor Connection Brackets (x16)
Corner Ramp w/ Cable Inlet Cutout (x1)
Corner Ramps (x3)
Power Ramps (x3)
Dummy Ramps (x9)
9-Panel Power Supply w/ Power Cable* (x1)

19.6 ft/5.9m Ramp Power Cable* (x1)

16.3 ft/4.9m 3pin XLR DMX Cable* (x1)

*Additional cable lengths and power supply options are available. See the Optional Accessories section of this manual
for details and ordering information.

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OVERVIEW

DOCKING MAGNETS

Each panel has built-in docking magnets to assist in assembly and to hold the panels in place once
installed.

LIGHTING CIRCUIT PORTS

Each panel has built-in circuit ports that connect together with the assistance of the docking mag­nets. These circuit ports transfer power and data signals from panel to panel by way of simple con­tact, removing the need to use wires to connect the panels together.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IP RATING

The panels are IP55 rated. This rating signies that dust cannot enter in sucient quantity to inter-
fere with the satisfactory operation of the device, and that water projected by a nozzle against the

enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful eects. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RATING
APPLIES ONLY TO THE PANELS, AND THAT ANY ASSOCIATED POWER CABLES AND ACCES­SORIES ARE RATED FOR USE ONLY IN DRY, INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS.

FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING!

Keep device a minimum of 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from ammable material and/or pyrotechnics.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

A qualied electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations.

DO NOT INSTALL THE DEVICE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO!

The unit MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and con­struction codes and regulations.

Before installing or mounting any device, a professional equipment installer MUST be consulted to

determine whether the mounting structure or surface is properly certied to safely support the com­bined weight of the xture, clamps, cables, and accessories.

Operating temperature range is -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C). Do not operate this device when am­bient temperature is outside of this range.

Allow approximately 15 minutes for the xture to cool down before servicing.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start by setting up the Panel Power Ramps. Connect all Panel Power Ramps to each other by
stringing together both the DMX connections and the power cable connections.

NOTE: One Panel Power Ramp is required for each column of panels.

2. Slot the feet of the Panel Power Ramps into the Panel Floor Brackets. This will hold the Panel
Power Ramps together.

NOTE: Be sure to leave Panel Floor Bracket slots open when installing the Panel Floor
Brackets at both ends of the row of Panel Power Ramps. These slots will be used later to
install the Panel Dummy Ramps.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

3. Connect your row of Panel Power Ramps to both the DMX console and the Power Supply. Plug
in the Power Supply and switch it on.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

4. Lay out a grid of Panel Floor Brackets, noting that one Panel Floor Bracket is required for each
corner where a panel or a ramp come into contact with each other. Panel Floor Brackets should
be spaced approximately 19.3 inches (490mm) apart from edge to edge in both left-to-right and
front-to-back directions. For reference, see the diagram above, which shows the Panel Floor
Bracket layout for a 3x3 panel system.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

5. Connect a panel to any of the power supply ramps using the docking magnets, making sure that
each foot on the panel slots into the holes in the Connection Brackets. Adjust the position of the
Connection Brackets as needed to align them with the panel feet. The panel itself should be ori­ented so that the arrows on each side of the panel are pointing directly away from the power sup­ply ramp.

NOTE: If placed in any other orientation, the panel will NOT receive power or DMX signal. Sample
diagrams are shown on page 18.

CAUTION: DO NOT SLIDE PANELS INTO POSITION! THIS MAY RESULT IN
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PANEL ELECTRONICS! INSTEAD, PANELS SHOULD BE
LIFTED AT THE EDGES AND LOWERED VERTICALLY INTO POSITION.

6. Stand on the panel to check that is it stable and does not wobble. If instability or wobbling is
detected, the panel feet may be adjusted to compensate. To adjust the feet, simply twist to alter
the height.

NOTE: Excessive wobbling or instability may lead to poor power or DMX signal connection to the
panel.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

7. If desired, use the Menu Display screen to configure the settings of the individual panel.(see
System Menu section on page 20).

NOTE: Due to panel orientation requirements, the Menu Display screen may not be
accessible after additional panels have been installed.

8. Each subsequent panel in the same column should attach to the Menu Display screen side of
the panel preceding it and should be oriented so that the arrows on each side of the panel point
directly away from the power supply ramps.

The installation procedure for each subsequent panel will follow steps 4 to 7 and should proceed
in the direction of power/data flow. When starting a new column, remember to begin with the
panel closest to the power supply ramp and proceed in the direction of power/data flow. See the
diagram above for reference. Continue in this manner until all panels in your system have been
installed.

CAUTION: DO NOT SLIDE PANELS INTO POSITION! THIS MAY RESULT IN
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PANEL ELECTRONICS! INSTEAD, PANELS SHOULD BE
LIFTED AT THE EDGES AND LOWERED VERTICALLY INTO POSITION.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

9. Once all panels have been placed, install the unpowered edge ramps around the remaining
edges of the panel assembly using the docking magnets and the connection brackets.

10. Slot the corner ramps in place at each corner of the panel assembly. It can be helpful to lift both
adjacent edge ramps slightly in order to align the corner ramp, the edge ramps, and the connec­tion bracket. Once aligned, the three ramp pieces should fall easily into place.

One of the corner ramps includes a small cutout for the power cable and DMX line, and may be
used at the corner where the cables run out from the row of power supply ramps. Alternately, this
corner may simply be left open.

INSTALLATION COMPLETE!

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Panel 1 > Panel 2: Correct. Both panels receive both power and DMX data.

Panel 3 > Panel 4: Incorrect. The top panel is rotated, and connections do not line up with the ramp,

and therefore the panel will not receive a signal from the ramp. Any panel(s) installed below the top
row will not receive a signal regardless of orientation.

Panel 5 > Panel 6: Incorrect. The top panel is facing the opposite direction of the power and data
flow, and therefore the panel will not receive a signal from the ramp. Any panel(s) installed below the
top row will not receive a signal regardless of orientation.

NOTE: The actual panels do NOT have arrows on the lighting surface. Instead, the arrows are
located along the sides of the panels. In the above drawings, arrows are depicted on the lighting sur­face solely for the sake of clarity.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The completed installation should resemble the diagram shown below. A four-panel system is
depicted as an example, but your system may differ in number of panels.

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SYSTEM MENU

Menu Option Function

Addr

NodE

nodn

PRI / SECD

rxxx

Gxxx

bxxx

A001 - A512

CH03

CH05

CH07

CH10

blAC Blackout when DMX signal is lost.

Intr Defaults to internal programs when DMX signal is lost.

SEtt Defaults to manual settings when DMX signal is lost.

HoLd

SECD

PRI

r000 - r255

G000 - G255

b000 - b255

Starting DMX address channel. 001 - 512

Select DMX channel mode.

Holds last state when DMX signal is lost.

When SECD is set to ON, the unit will be controlled by
the Primary unit that is connected in line to it.

Unit will be set to Primary and will act as the host for
other units.

Manually set the red from 000 - 255.

Manually set the green from 000 - 255.

Manually set the blue from 000 - 255.

Color macros take priority over all manual RGB set-

Coxx

Sxxx

txxx

rAnd SPEED

CHAG SPEED

PuSE SPEED

CHAS SPEED

Soun Sens

rESt REST

tInE

Sxx Sxx Software version.

Co00 - Co32

S000 - S255

t000 - t255

000 - 255

000 - 255

000 - 255

000 - 255

000 - 255

xxx H Total panel usage time.

xxx H Total panel power-ON time.

tings and will be stored and do not reset after a power
cycle. See the Color Macros section of this manual for
details.

Manually set the strobe eect.

Manually set the master dimmer.

Random internal program, speed adjustable.

Color jumper program, speed adjustable.

Color gradient program, speed adjustable.

Color pulse program, speed adjustable.

Sound active program, adjustable sensitivity.

RESET - Press and hold ENTER button for a few sec­onds to restore unit to factory settings.

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SYSTEM MENU

SAVING SYSTEM MENU SETTINGS: After completing the steps below to configure any of the
System Menu settings, press MENU to return to the main menu selection, then continue to press the
MENU button until you have completed a full cycle through the menu options (return to Address set­ting). This step must be completed in order to ensure that the unit remembers the changes you have
made after the power has been disconnected.

DMX Mode: Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own pro­grams tailored to their own individual needs. See the DMX Values & Functions section of this manual
for detailed information.

DMX Addressing and Channel Mode: This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.

1. To run your fixture in DMX mode, press the MENU button until “Addr” is displayed. Press ENTER
to show the current DMX address, displayed as “AXXX,” where “XXX” is the current address.

2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your DMX address, then double press the ENTER button.

3. Press MENU until “Addr” is displayed, indicating that you have returned to the main menu selec­tion.

4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll to “NodE”. Press ENTER to enter Channel Mode selec­tion.

5. Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to your desired DMX Channel Mode (CH03, CH05, CH07
and Ch10), and double press the ENTER button to select.

No DMX Setup: This mode allows the unit to default to one of four modes if the DMX signal is lost
or interrupted.

1. To select your NO DMX Mode, press the MENU button until “nodn” is displayed. Press ENTER to
configure the No DMX Mode setup.

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select one of the four options, then press ENTER to select the
desired mode.

• BLACKOUT = “blAc”. The unit will switch all LED’s off if signal is lost.

• INTERNAL = “Intr”. The unit will default to internal programs when the signal is lost.

• SETTING = “Sett”. The unit will go to manual settings when the signal was lost.

• HOLD = “Hold”. The unit will maintain the same settings as before the signal was lost.

Primary/Secondary Mode: This mode allows one panel to control one or more other panels in the
system.

1. Press the MENU button until “PRI” or “SECD” is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select the
Primary/Secondary Mode setting.

2. To run your fixture in Primary mode, press the UP or DOWN button until “PRI” is displayed, then
press the ENTER button to select Primary mode. Please note that only one panel can be set as
the “Primary” unit. All other panels in the system must be set as “Secondary” units.

3. To run your fixture in Secondary mode, press the UP or DOWN button until “SECD” is displayed,
then press the ENTER button to select Secondary mode. The “Secondary” unit(s) should now
start following the “Primary” unit.

Note: (If using multiple secondary fixtures, be sure to set additional fixtures to Secondary Mode as
well.)

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SYSTEM MENU

Manual Color Mode: Used to manually control the tone of each individual color.

1. Press the MENU button to cycle through the available color options, which are displayed as
“X000” – “X255” where “X” represents the color (R, G, or B) and 000-255 represents the current
tone for that color. Press the ENTER button to select which color you would like to set.

2. Use the UP or DOWN button to set the color tone. Press the ENTER button to accept.

• R000-R255 = Manually set the Red color tone.

• G000-G255 = Manually set the Green color tone.

• B000-B255 = Manually set the Blue color tone.

Color Macro Mode: Used to select from a list of 32 pre-programmed color macros. See the Color
Macros section of this manual for detailed information.

1. Press the MENU button until “CoXX” is displayed, where “XX” is a number from 01-32 corre­sponding to the assigned DMX value of the currently selected color macro. Press the ENTER but­ton to configure the Color Macros Mode.

2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the value of the desired color macro. Press the ENTER
button to accept.

Strobe Effect:

1. Press the MENU button until “SXXX” is displayed, where “XXX” is a value between 000 and 255.
Press the ENTER button to select the Strobe effect.

2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust your desired strobe effect between 000-255 then press
the ENTER button to select your desired setting.

Total Dimming Effect:

1. Press the MENU button until “TXXX” is displayed, where “XXX” is a value between 000 and 255.
Press the ENTER button to select the Total Dimming effect.

2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust your dimming effect between 000-255 then press the
ENTER button to select your desired setting.

Other Program Select Mode: There are five additional programs to choose from (Random Program,
Color Jumper, Color Gradient, Color Pulse, and Sound Sensitivity).

1. Press the MENU button to cycle through the different programs in the main menu. Press the
ENTER button to select the program. The programs are denoted as follows on the screen:

• Random Program: “Rand”

• Color Jumper: “CHAG”

• Color Gradient: “PuSE”

• Color Pulse: “CHAS”

• Sound Sensitivity: “Soun”

2. The screen will then display either “SPEd” or “SEnS” depending on which program is selected.
Press the ENTER button again to accept.

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the speed or sensitivity level of the selected program
from 000-255, with 000 being the slowest/least sensitive and 255 being the fastest/most sensi­tive. Press the ENTER button again to accept. Do NOT press MENU again to return to the main
system menu, as this will take the panel out of the program mode you have just selected.

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SYSTEM MENU

Reset: Resets the unit to factory settings.

1. Press the MENU button until “REST” is displayed. Press the ENTER button to begin the reset
process.

2. Long press the ENTER button to confirm the reset and restore the unit to factory settings.

Usage Time: Press the MENU button until “TinE” is displayed. Press the ENTER button to view total
product usage time and total product power-on time.

Software Version: Press the MENU button until “S 00” is displayed. Press the ENTER button to view
current software version.

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DMX VALUES AND FUNCTIONS

MODES

The MDF2 has 4 selectable DMX channel modes: 3, 5, 7, or 10 channels.

Channel

CH03 CH05 CH07 CH10

1 1 1 1 000 - 255

2 2 2 2 000 - 255

3 3 3 3 000 - 255

4 4

5 5

Value Function

000 No eect

001 - 255

000 - 031 O

032 - 063 On

064 - 095 Variable Strobe, slow to fast

096 - 127 On

128 - 159 Strobe Pulse Eect, slow to fast

160 - 191 On

Red LEDs, 0% - 100%

Green LEDs, 0% - 100%

Blue LEDs, 0% - 100%

Color Macros

32 Color Macros, see Color Macros section
of this manual for info

Strobe

192 - 223 Random Strobe, slow to fast

224 - 255 On

4 6 6 000 - 255

5 7 7 000 - 255

8 000 - 255

000 - 010 Maintain

011 - 060 Random Color Change

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10 000 - 255

061 - 110 Color Jump

111 - 160 Color Gradient

161 - 210 Color Pulse

211 - 255 Sound Control

Master Dimmer, 0% to 100%

Master Dimmer Fine

Dimming Speed, fast to slow

Internal Programs

Color Change Speed Control, slow to fast

- OR -

Sound Sensitivity, least to most sensitive

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DMX ADDRESSING

All devices should be given a DMX starting address when operating with a DMX controller, in order
to ensure that the correct device responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address
is the channel number from which the device starts to “listen” to the digital control signal sent out
from the DMX controller. The assignment of this starting DMX address is achieved by setting the cor­rect DMX address on the digital control display on the device.

You can set the same starting address for all devices or a group of devices, or set different address­es for each individual device. Setting all devices to the same DMX address will cause all devices to
react in the same way. In this case, please note that changing the settings of one channel will affect
all the devices simultaneously.

If you set each device to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the channel num­ber you have set, based on the quantity of DMX channels of each device. That means changing the
settings of one channel will only affect the selected device.

As an example, when operating a panel in 3-channel mode, you should set the starting DMX address
of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 4 (1 + 3), the third unit to 7 (1 + 3 + 3), and so on. (See the
chart below for more details.)

Channel Mode Unit 1 Address Unit 2 Address Unit 3 Address Unit 4 Address

3 Channels

5 Channels

7 Channels

10 Channels

1 4 7 10

1 6 11 16

1 8 15 22

1 11 21 31

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COLOR MACROS

COLOR DMX VALUES RED GREEN BLUE

Off 000

R02 Bastard Amber 001 - 007 255 206 143

R04 Medium Amber 008 - 015 254 177 153

R09 Pale Amber Gold 016 - 023 254 192 138

R316 Gallo Gold 024 - 031 254 165 98

R21 Golden Amber 032 - 039 254 121 0

R26 Light Red 040 - 047 176 17 0

R27 Medium Red 048 - 055 96 0 11

R36 Medium Pink 056 - 063 234 139 171

R339 Broadway Pink 064 - 071 224 5 97

R344 Follies Pink 072 - 079 175 77 173

R52 Light Lavender 080 - 087 119 130 199

R54 Special Lavender 088 - 095 147 164 212

R57 Lavender 096 - 103 88 2 163

R59 Indigo 104 - 111 0 38 86

R361 Hemsley Blue 112 - 119 0 142 208

R362 Tipton Blue 120 - 127 52 148 209

R64 Light Steel Blue 128 - 135 1 134 201

R67 Light Sky Blue 136 - 143 0 145 212

R68 Sky Blue 144 - 151 0 121 192

R69 Brilliant Blue 152 - 159 0 129 184

R76 Light Green Blue 160 - 167 0 83 115

R79 Bright Blue 168 - 175 0 97 166

R80 Primary Blue 176 - 183 1 100 167

R382 Congo Blue 184 - 191 0 40 86

R87 Pale Yellow Green 192 - 199 209 219 182

R89 Moss Green 200 - 207 42 165 85

R91 Primary Green 208 - 215 0 46 35

L200 Double CTB 216 - 223 8 107 222

L201 Full CTB 224 - 231 107 156 231

L202 Half CTB 232 - 239 165 198 247

L119 Dark Blue 240 - 247 0 0 189

White 248 - 255 255 255 255

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LARGE DANCE FLOOR SET UPS

Additional panels, hardware, and power supplies are available to create larger dance floor sizes. See
example below and refer to the Optional Accessories section of this manual for details.

NOTE: Each model power supply supports a specific number of panels. Multiple
power supply units are required to support larger dance floor sizes.

20 x 20 SQUARE FEET DANCE FLOOR EXAMPLE

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TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS

One or more panels do not illuminate:

1. Check if panels are correctly installed and make sure none of the magnets are missing or mis­aligned.

2. Check if the power supply(s) have AC power and are turned ON.

3. Locate the circuit breaker that the AC outlet the power supply(s) is connected to and confirm it
has not been tripped.

4. Check if the power cord from the power supply(s) is damaged or cut.

5. If none of these solutions work, please contact ADJ Customer Service.

One or more panels do not respond to DMX:

1. Check if panels are correctly installed and make sure none of the magnets are missing or mis­aligned.

2. Check all DMX cables are connected to the correct input and output connectors.

3. Check if any of the DMX cables are damaged or cut.

One or more panels do not respond sound:

1. Quiet or high-pitched sounds will not activate the panels.

2. Confirm panels are all in CH10 DMX Mode and DMX Channel 9 value is set to 211-255.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there a fuse that can be replaced on the panel?

No. The panels do not have a replaceable fuse. However, there is a replaceable fuse located on the
Power Supply(s). If the fuse is intact and the system still does not operate, please contact ADJ cus­tomer service.

What is the maximum number of panels that can be linked together?

The maximum number of linkable panels is limited by the total number of panels supported by the
power supply used. The system comes with a power supply which can support up to 9 total panels
max. If using more panels, a larger and/or multiple power supply(s) is required. See the Optional
Accessories section of this manual for details on power supplies to accommodate larger setups.

Are replacement end pieces and corners available for purchase?

Yes. Please visit www.adj.com for additional/replacement parts and accessories.

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REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL REMOVAL TOOL OVERVIEW

To facilitate the disassembly process, ADJ offers a Panel Removal Tool (part number MDF368) as an
optional accessory. (not included)

CAUTION: DURING ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY, DO NOT SLIDE PANELS
INTO OR OUT OF POSITION! THIS MAY RESULT IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO
PANEL ELECTRONICS! INSTEAD, PANELS SHOULD BE RAISED OR LOWERED
VERTICALLY INTO OR OUT OF POSITION

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REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL REMOVAL TOOL USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

For the sake of clarity, the images that follow depict the use of a single panel removal tool. However,
it is recommended to use two (2) panel removal tools in order to minimize the risk of droppage or
electronic damage due to the sliding of panels during removal or installation.

1. Make sure that both Suction Cup Levers are in the upward position.

2. Use the Grip Handle to press the Suction Cup Discs firmly against the lighting surface of the

Magnetic Dance Floor Panel and move both Suction Cup Levers to the downward position. The
Panel Removal Tool should now be firmly attached to the Magnetic Dance Floor Panel.

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REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL REMOVAL TOOL USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

3. Use the Panel Removal Tool to lift the Magnetic Dance Floor Panel out of its installed position.

CAUTION: DO NOT SLIDE PANELS INTO OR OUT OF POSITION! THIS MAY RESULT
IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PANEL ELECTRONICS! INSTEAD, PANELS MUST BE
LIFTED VERTICALLY INTO OR OUT OF POSITION.

4. To detach the Panel Removal Tool from the Magnetic Dance Floor Panel, move both suction cup
levers to the upward position.

CAUTION: MAINTAIN A FIRM HOLD ON THE SUCTION CUP LEVERS AND LIFT
THEM SLOWLY TO THE UPWARD POSITION. FLIPPING THE SUCTION CUP LEVERS
WITHOUT MAINTAINING A FIRM HOLD WILL CAUSE THE LEVERS TO SNAP
UPWARD, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE LEVERS TO STRIKE THE USER’S HANDS OR
FINGERS, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVERS.

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REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

PANEL REMOVAL TOOL USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

5. The Panel Removal Tool can now be removed from the Magnetic Dance Floor Panel.

NOTE: AFTER DISASSEMBLY HAS BEEN COMPLETED, THE FEET OF EACH PANEL
SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE LOWEST HEIGHT POSITION. FAILING TO DO SO
CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FEET WHEN THE PANEL IS PLACED BACK INTO
THE FLIGHT CASE.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MDF2 DANCE FLOOR PANEL

Input Voltage

Max Power Consumption

Input Signal

Control Mode

DMX Channel Mode

Light Source

Visual Angle

Brightness

Surface Material

Base Material

Bearing Weight

Working Temperature

Weight

Warranty

DC 24V

15 W

DMX512 (3-pin XLR)

DMX512, Manual, Auto Programs, Sound Active

3, 5, 7, & 10 Channel Modes

RGB 3-in-1

160 Degrees

High Brightness

Tempered Glass

ABS

61.5 lbs/sq.ft. (300 kg/sq.meter)

-4 deg F ~ 113 deg F (-20 deg C ~ 45 deg C)

26.57 lbs (12.05 kg)

2 Year (730 Days)

Specicationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

Drawings may not be shown to scale.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Order Code Description

MDF200 Magnetic Dance Floor Panel

MDF232 x9 Panel Power Supply

MDF248 x15 Panel Power Supply

MDF264 x20 Panel Power Supply

MDF281 x40 Panel Power Supply

MDF297 16ft (4.9m) Power Cable to Ramp

MDF313 20ft (6.0m) Power Cable to Ramp

MDF320 25ft (7.6m) Power Cable to Ramp

MDF336 50ft (15.2m) Power Cable to Ramp

MDF352 Floor Connection Bracket

MDF368 Removal Tool

MDF384 Power Ramp

MDF401 Dummy Ramp

MDF417 Solid Corner Ramp

MDF433 9 Panle Empty Flight Case

MDF459 Main Cable Inlet Corner Ramp

MDF472 4 Corner Ramp Set (3 Solid + 1 Inlet)

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