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they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment from power
when not in use. Thank you!
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Saber Spot DTW by ADJ Products, LLC. Every Saber
Spot DTW 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 Saber Spot DTW is a DMX intelligent LED fixture. The Saber Spot DTW can operate
as a stand alone fixture or in a Master/Slave set up. The Saber Spot DTW has three operating modes; dimmer
mode, show mode, & DMX controlled. This fixture is suitable for theaters, studios, retail stores, and other similar
locations. For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections.
These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this
system. Please keep this manual with the system, for future reference.
Customer Support: ADJ provides a 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: (323) 582-2650
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.
• ADJ UC IR compatible (Not Included) and Airstream IR compatible (Transmitter Not Included)
• Multiple Unit Power Linking
Included:
• powerCON Cable
• 10 Degree & 45 Degree Frosted Lens
• Lens Retainer Ring
Saber Spot DTWWarranty Registration
The Saber Spot DTW carries a 2 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 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.
Saber Spot DTWInstallation
Fixtures 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 xture 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.
For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This Manual Completely Before
You Attempt To Install Or Operate This Unit!
• 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 voltage 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. See page 19
for cleaning details.
• Heat -This fixture 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. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
B. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
C. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
Termination reduces signalerrors andavoids signal transmission problemsand interference. It is always advisableto connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
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 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 Saber Spot
DTW can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol and has 3 DMX channel modes. The
DMX address is set on the back panel. The Saber Spot DTW require standard 3pin
XLR connectors for data input and data output (Figure 1), which are included on the
included 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.
Figure 1
Notice: Be sure to follow gures 2 and 3 below 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.
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
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3
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
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to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
Figure 4
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5pin DMX-512 data cables for DATA
transmission in place of 3pin. 5pin DMX xtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When
inserting standard 5pin data cable in to a 3pin line a cable adaptor must be used, these adaptors are
readily available at most electric stores. The chart below details a proper cable conversion.
All xtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the correct xture
responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the channel number from which
the xture 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 xture.
You can set the same starting address for all xtures or a group of xtures, or set dierent addresses
for each individual xture. Setting all xtures to the same DMX address will cause all xtures to react
in the same way, in other words, changing the settings of one channel will aect all the xtures
simultaneously.
If you set each xture to a dierent DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the channel number
you have set, based on the quantity of DMX channels of each xture. That means changing the settings
of one channel will only aect the selected xture.
In the case of the Saber Spot DTW, when in 4 Channel you should set the starting DMX address of
the rst unit to 1, the second unit to 5 (4 + 1), the third unit to 9 (5 + 4), and so on. (See chart below for
System Menu: When making adjustments press ENTER to conrm your setup then press and
hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds. To exit without making any adjustments press
the MENU button. The display will lock after 30 seconds, press the MENU button for 3 seconds to unlock.
DMX MODE - DMX Address Setting.
1. Press the either the MENU, UP, or DOWN buttons until “DMX MODE” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The current address will now be displayed and ashing. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd
your desired address. Press ENTER to set your desired DMX address.
CHANNEL - This will let you select your desired DMX channel mode.
1. Press the either the MENU button until “CHANNEL” is displayed, press ENTER. The current DMX
channel mode will be displayed.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired DMX channel mode and press ENTER to
conm and exit.
SLAVE - This will let you set the unit as the slave in a master/slave conguration.
1. Press the MENU button until “SLAVE” is displayed, press ENTER.
LOOK - In this mode you can run a show mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “LOOK” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired mode.
RESET - This function will return the unit to its default settings.
1. Press the the MENU button until “RESET” is displayed and press ENTER.
2. The display will show either “NO” or “YES”. Press the UP or DOWN buttons so that “YES” is displayed.
Press ENTER and the unit will reset back to default settings.
MANUAL - This function will allow you to manually adjust the LED output intensity and
strobe rate.
1. Press the MENU button until “MANUAL” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Using the UP or DOWN buttons scroll to the Strobe setting and press ENTER. Use the UP or
DOWN buttons to set the strobe setting to “255”, and press ENTER again
3. After you have set the strobe setting to “255”, press the UP or DOWN buttons so that W:XXX is
displayed and press ENTER. Now use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the output intensity.
4. If you would like the unit to strobe, scroll back to the strobe setting and press ENTER. Use the UP
or DOWN buttons to adjust the strobe rate. Press ENTER once you have found your desired
strobe rate. The strobe settings follow the strobe settings in DMX control mode.
DimCurve - This will let select your desired dimmer curve.
1. Press the MENU button until “DimCurve” is displayed, and press ENTER. 1 of 6 dimmer curves
will be displayed. “STANDARD”, “STAGE”, “TV”, “ARCHITEC” (Architectural), “THEATRE” or
“STAGE 2”. See the dimmer curve chart on page 17 for more info.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired dimmer curve and press ENTER to conm.
NO DMX - This mode can be used as a precaution mode, that in case the DMX signal is lost,
interrupted, or power is lost, the operating mode chosen in the setup is the running mode the
xture will go into when the DMX signal is lost. You can also set this as the operating mode you
would like the unit to return to when power is applied.
1. Press the MENU button until “NO DMX” is displayed, and either “Look”, “Blackout”, or “Hold”
will be displayed beneath.
2. Press ENTER and the bottom choice will begin to ash. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to choose
an operating mode you would like the unit to start up in when power is applied or the DMX signal
is lost.
• Look - If the DMX signal is lost or power is applied, the unit will automatically run a built-in show.
• Blackout - If the DMX signal is lost or interrupted, the unit will automatically go into stand by mode.
• Hold - If the DMX signal is lost the xture will stay in the last DMX setting. If power is applied and
this mode is set, the unit will automatically go into the last DMX set up.
3. Press ENTER to conrm your desired set up.
Unit Temp - With this function you can switch the temperature display to show either Celsius
or Fahrenheit.
1. Press the MENU button until “Unit Temp” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to switch between Celsius or Fahrenheit. Press ENTER to select
your desired setting.
Temp Val - With this function you can check the temperature of the xture.
1. Press the MENU button until “Temp Val” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The xture temperature will now be displayed. Press MENU to exit.
AUTOLOCK - With this function you can have the keys lock off after 10 seconds of no
use.
1. Press the MENU button until “AUTOLOCK” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “ON” to
have the keys lock after 10 seconds, or “OFF” so that the keys will remain unlocked.
IR Active - With this function you can activate the IR function and use the UC IR or Airstream
app to control the unit.
1. Press the MENU button until “IR Active” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “ON” to
activate IR function, or “OFF” to turn o the IR function.
3. Press ENTER to conrm. See page 14 for the IR controls.
Flip Display - This function will reverse the display 180º.
1. Press the either the MENU button until “Flip Display” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “ON” to ip
the display, or “OFF” to keep the display normal.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
Saber Spot DTW Master-Slave Configuration
Master-Slave Operation This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together and operate without
a controller. In a Master-Slave set up, one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react
to the controlling units programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.
1. Using approved DMX data cables, daisy chain your units together via the XLR connector on the
rear of the units. Remember the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector
is the output. The rst unit in the chain (master) will use the female XLR connector only - The last
unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator
at the last fixture.
2. On the Master unit nd your desired operating mode.
3. On the slave units press the MENU button until “Slave” is displayed.
4. The slave units will now follow the Master unit.
The ADJ UC IR (not included) infrared remote gives you control of various functions (See below).
To control the Saber Spot DTW you must aim the remote at the front of the fixture and be no more
than 30 feet away. To use the ADJ UC IR you must first activate the fixtures infrared sensor, to acti-
vate the sensor please see the instructions on page 13.
The ADJ Airstream IR remote transmitter (not included) plugs into the headphone jack of your iOS
phone or tablet. To control your IR fixture you must raise the volume to the maximum on your iOS
phone or tablet and aim the transmitter at the fixture sensor and be no more than 15 feet away. After
you have purchased the Airstream IR transmitters, the app is a free download from the app store for
your iOS phone or tablet. The app comes with 3 pages of control depending on the fixture you are
using. Please see below for IR functions including the corresponding app page.
Works with App page 1
STAND BY
Pressing this button will blackout the fixture. Press the button again to return to the initial state.
FULL ON
Press this button down to fully light up the unit. Releasing this button to return the unit to its last
mode of operation.
FADE/GOBO
This button activates built-in effect mode. Continue to press this button to switch through the different
shows.
You can connect the xtures to one another using the powerCON input and output sockets.
The maximum Saber Spot DTWs that can be connected together is: 33 xtures @ 120V and 71
xtures @ 240V. After the maximum connected xtures you will need to use a new power outlet.
NOTE: USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING OTHER FIXTURES TO THE SABER SPOT DTW
AS THE POWER CONSUMPTION OF OTHER LIGHTING FIXTURES WILL VARY!
Saber Spot DTW Trouble Shooting
Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter, with solutions.
Unit not responding to DMX:
1. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on
some other DMX devices pin 2 may be ‘hot’). Also, check that all cables are connected to the
right connectors; it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected.
Saber Spot DTW Cleaning
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses must be carried
out periodically to optimize light output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates (i.e. smoke, fog
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 it’s 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, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if 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 serviced by anyone other than the 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 contract, and this warranty does not include maintnance, cleaning or periodic check
up. 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 warranty 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 indentifying marks to that effect.
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without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
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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.
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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 limited warranty)
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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