ADJ Penta Pix User Instructions
User Instructions
A.D.J. Supply Europe B.V.
Junostraat 2
6468 EW Kerkrade
The Netherlands
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Contents
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
SET UP ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
SET UP (continued) ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
SYSTEM MENU ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
DMX CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
MASTER-SLAVE SET UP ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
4 CHANNEL MODE ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
8 CHANNEL MODE ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
11 CHANNEL MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
DIMMER CURVE CHART ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
20 CHANNEL MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
27 CHANNEL MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
CAD DRAWING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
COLOR MACRO CHART .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
PHOTOMETRIC CHART .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
POWER CORD DAISY CHAIN .................................................................................................................................................. 16
FUSE REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
CLEANING.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
ROHS - A great Contribution to the Conservation of Environment ..................................................................................... 18
WEEE – Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ........................................................................................................ 19
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INOZIONE
INTRODUCTION
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Penta Pix by ADJ Products, LLC. Every Penta Pix 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
fixture 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 first contacting customer support.
Introduction: The Penta Pix is part of ADJ’s continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent
fixtures. The ADJ Penta Pix is a 5-head beam effect with pixel zone control. Create quick chasing beam
effects from its five 15W 4-IN-1 RGBW LEDs with new ACL lens (Advanced Collimator Optic Lens) for crisp,
sharp beams. Each head may be manual positioned on an x-axis. The unit has 3 operating modes; Sound
Active Mode, Show Mode, and DMX Control. This unit can be used as a stand alone fixture, or in a
Master/Slave configuration. This fixture is suitable for theaters, studios, retail stores, and other similar
locations.
Customer Support: If you encounter any problems, please contact your trusted American DJ shop.
We also offer the possibility, to contact us directly: You can contact us via our website www.americandj.eu or
via email: support@americandj.eu
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, 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.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
FEATURES
• Built in Microphone
• 5 DMX Channel Modes: 4/8/11/20/27
• 63 Color Macros
• 4 Show Modes
• 5 Operational modes: Sound Active, Auto Run, RGBW Dimmer Mode, Color Macro Mode, & DMX Control
• Sound Sensitivity Adjustable
• Power Cord Daisy Chaining. See page 16.
INSTALLATION
The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided), affixing it to the mounting bracket that is
provided with the unit. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed 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 fixture.
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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, 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 fire 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 outdoors 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 the manufacturer. See page 17 for
cleaning details.
• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances (including 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.
SET UP
Power Supply: The ADJ Penta Pix contains an automatic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage
when it is plugged into the 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 protocol 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 fixtures 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 Penta Pix has 5
DMX Channel modes. The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the Penta Pix. Your
unit and your DMX controller require a approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for data
input and data output. 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.
Figure 1
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SET UP (continued)
Notice: Be sure to follow figures 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.
Figure 2
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin1 = Ground
Pin2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin3 = Data True (positive)
Figure 3
Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are 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.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal,
(Resistance120 Ohm 1/4 W) between
PIN 2 (DMX-) and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the
last fixture.
Figure 4
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-512 data cables for DATA transmission in
place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX fixtures 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.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor
3-pin XLR Female (Out)
5-pin XLR Male (In)
Ground/Shield
Pin 1
Pin 1
Data compliment (- signal)
Pin 2
Pin 2
Data True (+ signal)
Pin 3
Pin 3
Not used
Do Not Use
Not used
Do Not Use
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