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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
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Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R by
ADJ Products, LLC. Every Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R 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 Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R is a DMX intelligent, moving
head fixture. The Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R can be a 10 channel, 12 channel, or 16 Channel DMX unit. The fixture can operate in three different
operating modes; show mode, sound-active, or under DMX control.
The Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R can be used as a stand alone unit or in a
master/slave configuration. For best results use fog or special effects
smoke to enhance the beams projections.
During the initial start-up or use of this product a light smoke or
smell may arise from the unit. This is a normal process and is
cause by the heat associated with the lamp.
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) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americandj.com
Please see page 7 for important lamp instructions!
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
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 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 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 55 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.
• Micro-Stepping Motors for Smooth Color and Gobo Transitions
• 3 Modes of DMX-512 Protocol Compatible (10 DMX Channel
Mode, 12 DMX Channel Mode, and 16 DMX Channel Mode)
• Independent Gobo and Color Wheels
• 14 Gobos + Spot
• 12 Colors, Plus White - With Rainbow
• RDMX - Lets you set the DMX address from any DMX Controller
• 3 Operating Modes - Master/Slave; Stand Alone; Sound Active
• Internal Microphone
• Philips® Platinum MSD 2R Discharge
• Edit and Save Scenes into the Memory
• 360˚/ 540˚ Pan Movement
• 270˚ Tilt Movement
• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R Important Discharge Lamp Warning
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.
Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R 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.
During operation the housing may become extremely hot. Avoid
touching the unit with bare hands while in use.
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.
Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R Product Registration
The Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R carries a one 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 and 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 toll free 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 at the shippers cost.
This fixture is fitted with a discharge lamp which is highly
susceptible to damage if improperly handled. Never touch
the lamp with your bare fingers as the oil from your hands
will shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the
lamps have had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are
not covered under warranty conditions.
This unit emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the eyes and skin. The intense
luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage to the retina. Never operate this unit
without it’s covers, these covers have been specially designed to shield against UV
radiation.
Epileptic Warning: Those suering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into
the lamp at all times.
Avoid switching the xture on and o repeatedly in short intervals as this will reduce
lamp life and intensity.
To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps use gas sealed
in a high pressure environment to emit a brilliant output. Due to the high pressure
involved with the construction of the lamp, the lamp may explode during prolonged
extensive use. This risk is increased with age, added care is encouraged when dealing
with older lamps. Extreme caution should be used when operating this or any xture
tted with a gas discharge lamp. Never open this unit while in use.
VERY IMPORTANT: This is for your safety and the life length of the unit.The
Philips® Platinum 2R Discharge lamp has lifetime of 6,000 hours.
Because of the nature of the extreme heat associated with the Platinum 2R lamp and
the tight nature of the internal optical system it is imperative that the lamp be replaced
every 6000 hours. This is done to protect the internal optical system as well as prevent
accidental lamp explosion, which could lead to hot glass particles falling from the xture. Failure to change the lamp within 300 hours of operation will result in automatic
shut down of the xture’s electronics.
At 6000 hours the display will begin to ash “Replace The Lamp” and the lamp will
icker for the rst ve minutes of operation. At this point the lamp has reached the
maximum rated life and should be replaced immediately. After the lamp has ickered
for about ve minutes it should strike normally allowing the xture to be used temporarily until a replacement lamp can be installed. The xture will continue to operate
for an additional 300 hours, however the “Replace the Lamp” warning will continue
to ash in the display. Keep in mind that the icker protection circuitry will only work
for about 300 hours (lamp clock life of 6000-6300 hours). After 6300 hours the xture
will no longer respond to DMX commands and immediately enter a hibernation mode
that will electronically discontinue all xture functionality with the exception of a few
menu commands. The xture will continue to enter hibernation mode until the lamp
is replaced and the lamp clock has been reset. See page 22 to Clear the lamp time.
When installing the unit, the trussing or area of installation must be
able to hold 10 times the weight without any deformation. When
installing the unit must be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. and appropriate safety cable. Never stand directly below
the unit when mounting, removing, or servicing the unit.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and perodic
safety inspection of all installation material and unit. If you lack these
qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself.
These installaiton should be checked by a skilled person once a year.
NOTICE: The suitable enviromental temperature for this lighting xture is between -25˚ C to 45˚ C. Do not place this lighting
xture in an enviroment where the temperatures are under or
above the temperatures stated above. This will allow the xture
to run at its best and help prolong the xture life.
The Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R is fully operational in two dierent mounting
positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling or set on a at level
surface. To avoid internal damage to the unit, never mount the unit on
its side as illustrated above. Be sure this xture is kept at least 0.5m
away from any ammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use
and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent
accidental damage and/or injury in the event the clamp fails (see next
page). Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.
Screw one clamp each via a M12 screw and nut onto the
Omega holders. Insert the quick-lock fasteners of the rst
Omega holder into the respective holes on the bottom of the
Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R. Tighten the quick-lock fasteners fully
clockwise. Install the second Omega holder. Pull the safetycable through the holes on the bottom of the base and over
the trussing system or a safe xation spot. Insert the end in the
carabine and tighten the safety screw.
2. Digital Display - This display shows the menu and operating func-
tions that you can choose from.
3. Microphone - This microphone receives external low frequencies
to trigger the unit in Sound-Active mode. This microphone is designed
to receive low frequency sounds only, tapping on the microphone and
high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit.
4. Left Button - This button is used to move to the left when navigating through the system menu.
5. Down Button - This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through the system menu.
6. Right Button - This button is used to move to the right when navigating through the system menu.
7. Mode/Esc Button - This button is used to enter the main menu and
submenus. It is also used to exit.
8. Up Button - This button is used to scroll forwards when navigating
through the system menu.
9. Enter Button - This button is used to select and conrm a function
in the system menu.
10. Carrying Handles - The includes built-in carrying handles. Be
sure to always handle the unit by the built-in handles. Never lift or carrying the unit by head or yoke. Pulling on or transporting the unit by
the moving head may severely damage the unit and will void the unit
warranty.
11. Lamp Assembly and Access Plate - This plate accesses the
lamp socket assembly. The unit includes a spring mounted discharge
lamp. Be sure to only replace with same type lamp. After replacing a
lamp be sure the lamp is centered in the reector. See pages 52-53 for
details on installing and optimizing replacement lamps. Never operate
this unit with the lamp exposed, this lamp emits strong UV radiation.
Please see page 7 for important information about the Philips® Platinum 5R discharge lamp.
12. XLR DMX Input Jack - This jack is used to receive an incoming
13. XLR Output Jack - This jack is used to transmit the incoming
DMX signal to another DMX xture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal
to the next Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R in the chain. For best results in DMX or
Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain.
See “Line Termination” on page 14.
14. Power Cord Inlet - This cord is designed to match the electrical requirements of the unit. Voltage may vary from venue to venue,
when connecting this unit to a power supply be sure to connect to a
matching power outlet. Never use this xture if the ground prong has
been removed or broken o. The ground prong is designed to reduce
the risk of re or electrical shock in the event the unit suers from an
internal short.
Fuse Holder - This housing stores a 5 amp protective fuse. Never
defeat the fuse, the fuse is designed to protect the electronics in the
event of severe power uctuations. Always be sure to replace the fuse
with an exact match as the one being replaced, unless otherwise told
to do so by an authorized ADJ service technician.
15. Power Switch - This switches the power to the xture “On” &
“O ”.
Power Supply: The ADJ Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R contains a electronic
ballast, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the
power source. With the electronic ballast you do not need to worry
about wall 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 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. 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 Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol. The Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R can be either a 10, 12, or 16 channel
DMX unit. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on
the front panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX
controller 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 cables should be made with
Figure 1
a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also
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.
POWER
SOUND
REMOTECONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUTOUTPUT
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
Vizi Beam Hybrid 2R Set Up
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 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.
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 OT
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
Conductor5-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.
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.
The main menu is accessed by pressing the MODE/ESC button.
Browse through the menu by using the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, & LEFT
buttons. Press the ENTER button to access the desired menu. You
can scroll through the submenus using the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, &
LEFT buttons. To conrm every selection press the ENTER button.
You can exit every menu and submenu by pressing the MODE/ESC
button. The unit will automatically exit the menus if no buttons are
pressed after 10 seconds. These next pages will explain each function in the menu layout located on the previous page.
FUNCTION Set DMX Address - With this function, you can adjust the desired
DMX-address via the Control Board.
1. Access the main menu, and press the UP or DOWN buttons so
that “Function” is higlighted, then press ENTER.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until “Set DMX Address” is
displayed, and press ENTER. The current DMX address will now be
displayed.
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the DMX address.
4. Press ENTER to conrm or press MODE/ESC to return to the main
menu.
DMX Value - This function will allow you to see the DMX value of
each DMX channel that is currently being used at the time.
1. Access the main menu, and press the UP or DOWN buttons so
that “Function” is highlighted, then press ENTER.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until “DMX Value” is displayed,
and press ENTER.
3. A DMX Channel will be displayed. Example: Prism, Color Wheel,
Gobo Wheel, etc... Press ENTER when you nd the DMX channel that
you would like to check. When you press ENTER the DMX value of
that channel will displayed.
4. Press the MODE/ESC button to exit.
Slave Mode - This function lets you designate the unit as the slave in