American DJ 150-RG User Manual

Color 150/RG™ General Information

American DJ®

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Color 150/RG™ by Ameri-

can DJ 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 ﬁ xture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit 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 this unit to your dealer without ﬁ rst contacting customer support.

Introduction: The Color 150/RG™ is an intelligent fixture that can

run In DMX mode, as a stand alone sound active piece, or in a Master/ Slave configuration. The Color 150/RG™ comes with several build in programs and is best used in multiples of four. This unit use a separate color and gobo wheel. This piece is best used with a fog or haze machine to enhance the beam output. The Color 150/RG™ comes with two changeable gobos. This unit will take custom gobos (26mm

- 22mm viewable). An optional MINI/C blackout controller may be purchased separately.

Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer sup-

port 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.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Paciﬁ c Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: support@americandj.com

®. Every Color 150/RG™ has been thoroughly tested and has

Revised 8/01

User Instructions

American DJ

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.americandj.com

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or ﬁ 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 American DJ® customer support.

Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash, recycle when ever possible.

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Color 150/RG™ General Instructions Color 150/RG™ 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.

Color 150/RG™ Safety Precautions

• This unit may blow a fuse if the maximum allotted load of 3 amps is reached. If the fuse needs replacement, always replace the fuse with same exact type that was remove. Use of a different type fuse from that which is recommended may cause fire or electric shock and will void the manufactures warranty

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or ﬁ 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 off the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and ﬁ 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 outdoors 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 cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on, pinched by items placed upon or against them.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. See page 7 for cleaning details

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• Heat -The appliance 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. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit. C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water. D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

Color 150/RG™ Features

• Micro-Stepping Motors for Smooth Color and Gobo Transitions

• 100% Dimmable

• DMX-512 Protocol Compatible

• Uses Three DMX Channels

• Full Focusing

• Fan Cooled

• Continuous Rotating Gobos

• 2 Changeable Gobos Plus Spot - (26mm Gobos - 20mm viewable)

• Seven Colors, plus White

• Master/Slave Operation

• Sound-Active

• Quick Change Gobo Slot

• Internal Microphone

• Volume Sensitivity Knob

• Easy Lamp Replacement

• Long Life ZB-JCR H5 (15v/150w) Lamp - 500 Hours

• Optional MINI/C Blackout Controller

Color 150/RG™ Product Registration

The Color 150/RG™ carries a one year (365 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. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American DJ

® customer support

for a R.A. number.

Color 150/RG™ Controls and Functions

REAR PANEL

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BOTTOM PANEL

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1. Dip Switches - These switches serve two functions. In master slave mode these switches are used to assign a speciﬁ c head address. In DMX mode these switches are used to assign a DMX address to the unit. In DMX mode each switch corresponds to a speciﬁ c value based on binary code. See page 7 for a detailed explanation of DMX binary code.

2. Microphone - This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in Sound-Active and Master/Slave mode.

3. Audio Sensitivity Knob - This adjust audio sensitivity of the internal microphone (5). Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound. Turning the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the ﬁ xture’s sensitivity to sound.

4. Gobo Replacement Thumb Screw - See page 14 for Gobo replacement.

5. Power Indicator - This LED will ﬂ ash when it receives either an audio or DMX signal.

6. MINI/C Controller Jack - This jack is for use with the optional MINI/C Blackout controller only. Do not attempt to connect an audio

signal this jack, this will damage the PC board and void your manufactures warranty!

7. XLR Output Jack - This jack is used to transmit the incoming DMX signal to another DMX ﬁ xture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal to the nest Color 150/RG™ 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 “Terminator” on page 7.

8. Power Cord - Connect only to a matching power outlet. Never use this ﬁ xture is the ground prong has been removed or broken off.

9. Fuse Holder - This housing stores the 3 amp GMA protective fuse. Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless other wise instructed, by an authorized American DJ

® service technician.

10. XLR Input Jack - This jack is used to accept an incoming DMX signal or Master/Slave signal.

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