ADJ Monster Beam B-Stock User Instructions
MONSTER BEAM
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User Instructions
Monster Beam Introduction
Monster Beam General Instructions
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Monster Beam by ADJ
Products, LLC. Every Monster Beam 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 Monster Beam is part of ADJ’s continuing pursuit
for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The Monster
Beam is a high performance, DMX intelligent, LED moonflower fixture.
This unit can be used as a stand alone unit, or in a Master/Slave conguration. The unit has three operating modes; sound active, show mode,
or controlled via DMX controller. This fixture is a great piece for retail
stores, displays, mood, architectural, interior and exterior decoration,
and clubs. This fixture is suitable for theaters, studios, retail stores, and
other similar locations.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a toll free cus-
tomer support 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. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2941
E-mail: support@americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
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.
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.
Monster Beam Features
• 25 x 1W LEDs
• Color Strobe Effect
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• 1 DMX Channel
• 3 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show Mode, or DMX Control
• UC3 Remote Control Compatiable (Not Included)
• Power Cord Daisy Chaining (See Page 14)
Monster Beam Warranty Registration
The Monster Beam 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 ADJ Products, LLC
customer support for a R.A. number.
Monster Beam Installation
The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided),
afxing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit.
Always ensure that the unit is rmly xed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you
are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10
times the unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold
12 times the weight of the unit when installing the xture.
The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be
installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.
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Monster Beam Safety Precautions
Monster Beam Set Up
• 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 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 14 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.
Power Supply: The ADJ Products, LLC Monster Beam 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
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 Monster Beam can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Monster Beam is a 1 Channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set on the rear
panel of the Monster Beam. 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.
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Figure 1
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