Adj Ultra HEX PAR3 User Manual
ULTRA HEX PAR3
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Rev. 3/14
User Instructions
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Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment.
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!
Ultra Hex Par3 Introduction
Ultra Hex Par3 Features
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Ultra Hex Par3 by ADJ Prod-
ucts, LLC. Every Ultra Hex Par3 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 Ultra Hex Par3 is a DMX intelligent, LED par fixture. This xture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a
Master/Slave conguration. This par has five operating modes: Sound
Active mode, Auto mode, RGBWA + UV dimmer mode, Static Color
mode, and DMX control mode.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC 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: (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.
• Multi-Colors
• Five Operating Modes
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• 3-Pin DMX Connection
• 5 DMX Modes: 6 Channel Mode, 7 Channel Mode, 8 Channel
Mode, 11 Channel Mode, & 12 Channel Mode.
• ADJ RFC compatiable (Not Included)
• Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 12)
Ultra Hex Par3 Warranty Registration
The Ultra Hex Par3 carries a 2 year 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.
Ultra Hex Par3 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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Ultra Hex Par3 Safety Precautions
Ultra Hex Par3 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.
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Power Supply: The ADJ Ultra Hex Par3 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 Ultra Hex Par3 can be controlled via DMX protocol. The Ultra Hex
Par3 has 5 DMX channel modes, please see pages 10-11 for the dierent
modes. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR
connector 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 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 two and three when making your own
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
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Ultra Hex Par3 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
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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
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
1
3
2
DMX +
DMX -
3
1
2
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
Figure 2
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
1 Ground
3 Hot
XLR Pin Conguration
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = 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 Products, LLC part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
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-)
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
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
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Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Control Panel Lock:
The control panel will lock itself after 30 seconds if nothing is
pressed. To unlock the control panel, press the MODE button
for 3 seconds.
Operating Modes:
The Ultra Hex Par3 has five operating modes:
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
as the ADJ Show Designer.
• RGBWA + UV Mode - Choose one of the six colors to remain static
or adjust the intensity of each color to make your own color.
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs. There are 16 sound active modes.
• Auto Mode - There are 33 Auto Modes to choose from. 16 color
fade modes, 16 color change modes, and 1 random mode.
• Static Color Mode - There are 63 colors to choose from.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to
create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs.
The Ultra Hex Par3 has 5 DMX modes: 6 Channel mode, 7 Channel
mode, 8 Channel mode, 11 Channel mode, and a 12 Channel mode.
See pages 14-22 for each modes’ DMX traits.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
2. To run your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until
“d.XXX” is displayed. “XXX” represents the current displayed ad dress. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX
address, then press the SETUP button to select your DMX
Channel mode.
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel
modes. The Channel modes are listed below:
• To run the 6 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch06”
is displayed. This is the 6 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 7 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch07”
is displayed. This is the 7 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 8 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch08”
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is displayed. This is the 8 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 11 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch11”
is displayed. This is the 11 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 12 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch12”
is displayed. This is the 12 Channel DMX Mode.
4. Please see pages 14-22 for DMX values and traits.
5. After you have chosen your desired DMX Channel mode plug in
the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX control-
ler.
RGBWA + UV Dimmer Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until:
2. When “r.XXX” is displayed you are in Red dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity. After you have
finished adjusting the intensity, or you would like to skip to the
next color, press the SET UP button.
3. When “G.XXX” is displayed you are in Green dimming mode.
Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
4. When “b.XXX” is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
5. When “U.XXX” is displayed you are in White dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
6. When “A.XXX” is displayed you are in Amber dimming mode.
Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
7. When “u.XXX” is displayed you are in UV dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
8. After you have adjusted the RGBWA + UV colors to make your
desired color you can then activate strobing by pressing the SET
UP button to enter the Flash (strobe) mode.
9. “FS.XX” will be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can be
adjusted between “FS.00” (flash off) to “FS.15” (fastest flash).
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the Ultra Hex Par3 will react to sound, and chase
through the different colors.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SoXX” is
displayed. “XX” represents the sound active mode (1-16) currently
displayed. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through th
sound active modes.
2. After you have found your desired sound active mode, press the
SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity. “SJ-X” will be dis played. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity.
“SJ-1” is the lowest sensitivity, “SJ-8” is the highest.
Auto Run Mode:
There are 3 types of Auto Run Modes to choose from; Color
Color Change, and both modes running together.
is adjustable in all 3 modes.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until either
“AFXX”, “AJXX”, or “A-JF” is displayed. Press the SET UP Button
to change between the 3 Auto Run modes
• AFXX = Color Fade mode, there are 16 Color Fade modes to
choose from. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the
different Auto Fade modes.
• AJXX = Color Change mode, there are 16 Color Change modes to
choose from. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the
different Auto Change modes.
• A-JF = Both Color Fade and Color Change modes running.
2. After you have chosen your desired running mode press the SET
UP button until “SP.XX” is displayed. When this is displayed you
can adjust the running speed of your desired program. Use the
UP or DOWN button to adust the speed between “SP.01” (slow est) and “SP.16” (fastest). Once you have set your desired running
speed, press the SET UP button to return to your desired Auto
Run Mode.
The running
Fade,
speed
Static Color Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “CLXX” is
displayed.
2. There are 63 colors to choose from. Select your desired color by
pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. After you have selected your
desired color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET UP
button to enter the Flash (strobe) mode.
3. “FS.XX” will be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can be
adjusted between “FS.00” (flash off) to “FS.15” (fastest flash).
LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 20 seconds, press the MODE
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