ADJ Sweeper Beam Quad LED Users Manual
SWEEPER BEAM QUAD LED
Sweeper Beam Quad LED General Information
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Sweeper Beam Quad LED
by American DJ®. Every Sweeper Beam Quad LED 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 equipment necessary to operate the unit has 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 this unit to your
dealer without contacting customer support rst.
Introduction: The Sweeper Beam Quad LED is a intelligent, multi-
LED scanner. The Sweeper Beam Quad LED can operate as a stand
alone fixture or in a Master/Slave configuration. The Sweeper Beam
Quad LED has three operating modes; sound active mode, show
mode, and DMX control. 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.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a toll free cus-
tomer support line, to provide 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
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Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Warning! This may cause severe eye damage. Avoid looking directly
into the light source at all times!
User Instructions
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Sweeper Beam Quad LED General Instructions
Sweeper Beam Quad LED Safety Precautions
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.
Sweeper Beam Quad LED Features
• DMX-512 Protocol
• 4 DMX Channel Modes (1 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, 35
Channel Mode, & 39 Channel Mode)
• 3 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show Mode, and DMX Control
• Internal Microphone
• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
• UC3 Controller (Not Included)
Sweeper Beam Quad LED Warranty Registration
The Sweeper Beam Quad LED 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.
Sweeper Beam Quad LED Handling Precautions
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.
ADJ Products, LLC will not accept any liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthor-
ized modication to this unit.
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 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.
• 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.
• 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 recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 21 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.
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Sweeper Beam Quad LED Hanging Precautions
Sweeper Beam Quad LED Set Up
Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary
safety attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable.
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Sweeper
Beam Quad LED always be sure to secure your xture with a
safety cable (not included).
Caution: For added protection mount the xtures in areas outside of walking paths, seating areas, or areas were the xture
might be reached by unauthorized personal.
Before mounting the xture to any surface, make sure that the
installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the
device’s weight.
To avoid injury, never stand directly below the device when
mounting, removing, or servicing the xture.
Always use and install a safety cable ( not included) as a safety
measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the
event the clamp fails.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures
before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall
outlet.
Power Supply: The ADJ Sweeper Beam Quad LED contains a auto-
matic 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 by most lighting and controller manufactures 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. Therefore, the first fixture controlled
by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. 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 and Master/Slave
Operation): The Sweeper Beam Quad LED can be controlled via
DMX-512 protocol. The Sweeper Beam Quad LED
has 4 DMX Channel Modes. The DMX address is
set electronically using the controls on the rear
panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX control-
ler 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
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Figure 1
Sweeper Beam Quad LED Set Up
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
Sweeper Beam Quad LED Set Up
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.
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 con-
nect 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.
COMMON
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)
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
Figure 3
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
1
3
2
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
DMX +
DMX -
1 Ground
3 Hot
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
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
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
Special Note: Line Termination.
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 con-
When longer runs of cable are
nected 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.
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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.
Figure 4
Sweeper Beam Quad LED System Menu
Sweeper Beam Quad LED System Menu
System Menu: When making adjustments press ENTER
to conrm your setup and then press and hold the MENU
button for at least 3 seconds. To exit without making any
adjustments press the MENU button.
ADDR - DMX Address Setting.
1. Press the either the MENU, UP, or DOWN buttons until
“ADDR” 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 and then press and hold the MENU button to set
your desired DMX address.
CHND - This will let select your desired DMX channel
mode.
1. Press the either the MENU button until “CHND” is displayed,
press ENTER. Either “1CH”, “6CH”, “35CH”, or “39CH” will be
displayed
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to choose your desired DMX
mode and press ENTER to conm and exit.
SLND - This will let you set unit as a master or slave in a
master/slave conguration.
1. Press the MENU button until “SLND” is displayed, press
ENTER. Either “MAST”, “SL 1” or “SL 2” will be displayed.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired setting is
displayed, press ENTER and then press and hold the MENU
button to conm.
NOTE: In a Master/Slave conguration you can set one xture
to Master and then set the next xture to “SL 2”, the xtures
will now have contrast movement to each other.
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