Adj Ricochet User Manual
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Rev. 9/15
User Instructions
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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!
Ricochet Introduction
Ricochet General Instructions
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the Ricochet by ADJ Products, LLC. The
Ricochet is a hybrid LED laser simulator. The unit has 3 operating
modes; show mode, sound active mode & DMX Controlled. It can be
used as a stand alone unit or in a master-slave configuration.
Unpacking:
Every Ricochet 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 units for any damage and be sure
all accessories necessary to operate the system have arrived intact. In
the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact
our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please
do not return the system to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
Customer Support:
ADJ Products, LLC provides a toll free customer 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
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.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.
Please recycle the shipping cartoon 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.
Ricochet Features
• Includes Built-In Hanging Yoke
• 8 Colors Plus White & Split Colors
• 3 Operational Modes: Show Mode, Sound Active, & DMX Control
• Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 23)
• AJD UC IR Compatible (Sold Separately)
Ricochet Warranty Registration
The Ricochet carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. 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 and included in
the shipping container. 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 customer support at (800) 322-6337.
Ricochet Installation
The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided),
axing 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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Ricochet Safety Precautions
Ricochet DMX 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.
• 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 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.
Power Supply: The ADJ Ricochet contains a 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 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 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 Ricochet has two DMX channel modes; 12 channel mode and 15
channel mode. The DMX address is set on the top panel of the Ricochet.
Your unit and your DMX controller require a approved DMX-512 110
Ohm Data cable for data input and data output. We recommend AccuCable 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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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
Ricochet DMX Set Up
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 OT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
3
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
1 Ground
3 Hot
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
2
Figure 2
XLR Pin Conguration
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Ricochet System Menu
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.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
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-
Figure 4
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.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
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Ricochet System Menu Ricochet System Menu
On-Board System Menu.
gate system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each
command in the system menu. Please read the next section thor-
oughly!
To access the main menu press the MENU button. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons until you reach function you wish to change. When you
reach the function you wish to change press the ENTER button. When
a function is selected use the UP or DOWN buttons to change the func-
tion settings. Once your changes are made press the ENTER button,
and then press and hold the MENU button for at least three seconds
to conrm and lock the change into the system memory. If the MENU
button is not pressed and held within eight seconds the xture will
automatically conrm and lock the change into the system memory. To
exit without making any changes press the MENU button.
The Ricochet comes with an easy to navi-
DMX Address - This will let you set your desired DMX
address.
1. Press the MENU button until “DMX Address” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. The current DMX address will be displayed. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to nd your desired address.
3. Press ENTER to conrm, then connect your DMX controller.
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.
Slave Mode - This will let you set unit as a master or
a slave in a master/slave conguration.
1. Press the MENU button until “Slave Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER. Either “Master”, “Slave 1”, “Slave 2” will be
displayed.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired setting is
displayed, press ENTER to conm.
Show Mode - Show modes 0-7 (Factory programs).
Show mode can run with or without sound active mode
active.
1. Press the MENU button until “Show Mode” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. “Show X” will now be displayed, “X” representing a number
between 0-7. Show’s 1-7 are factory set shows, while “Show 0”
is random show mode. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your
desired show.
3. When you have found your desired show press ENTER, then
press and hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds to activate. After you have set your desired show, it can be changed at
any time using the UP or DOWN buttons.
Sound Mode - In this mode the unit will run in sound
active mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “Sound Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER.
2. Either “On” or “O” will now be displayed. Use the UP or
DOWN buttons to toggle between “On” and “O”.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
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3. Press ENTER to conrm your selection, the press and hold the
MENU button to activate.
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