American DJ COLOR-150 DMX Instruction Manual
American DJ®
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com
4295 Charter Street
American DJ®
at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. For service
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures war-
ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
your nearest American DJ® dealer.
PLEASE do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please
recycle when ever possible.
Safety Issues: This unit may blow a fuse if the maximum allotted load
of 5 amps is reached. If the fuse needs replacement, always replace
the fuse with same exact type that was remove, unless otherwise
instructed by an authorized American DJ® service technician. Use of a
different type fuse from that which is recommended may cause fire or
electric shock and will void the manufactures warranty.
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Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fi re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Fax: (323) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americandj.com
related issue please contact American DJ®. Service Hours are Monday
through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacifi c Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
American DJ® provides a toll free 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
Customer Support:
fi rst contacting customer support.
Color 150/DMX™ Customer Support
has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for fur-
ther instructions. Please do not return the unit to your dealer without
carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the
carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for any
damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the system
Thank you for purchasing the Color 150/DMX™ by American DJ
Every Color 150/DMX™ has been thoroughly tested and has been
shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping
Color 150/DMX™ Introduction
®.
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-Cord Protection - 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 fixture.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power 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 fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
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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 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.
• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fi re, do not expose this unit
rain or moisture
• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors
the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical
Color 150/DMX™ Precautions
nance of this unit. Please keep this manual with the unit, for future ref-
erence.
Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual
thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions
contain important safety information regarding the use and mainte-
Color 150/DMX™ General Instructions
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage
for your unit.
• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from
lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.
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Color 150/DMX™ Halogen Lamp Warning
• Sleep mode
• Optional MINI/C™ controller, for blackout control.
• 7 colors plus white.
• Master/Slave Operation.
• Sound Active.
• ZB-JCR/H5 15V/150W, 500Hr Lamp.
• DMX-512 Compatible.
• Stepper motor for smooth color change.
This fixture is fitted with a halogen 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 lamp has had ample time to cool. Remember,
DJ
giving the user independent control over the color wheel. The
units may also be set to run in to audio in DMX mode.
® Show Designer,™ or the American DJ® DMX Operator,™
run in a Master-Slave mode when used in multiples, up to 16
units. When used in the Master-Slave mode, the unit will chase
to several internal programs. The Color 150/DMX™ can also be
controlled via a standard DMX controller such as the American
of an external controller. The Color 150/DMX™ may also be set-up to
to the built in programs.
Color 150/DMX™ Features
microphone. Plug in all units. When the Color 150/DMX™ is first
turned on, it will run through an internal self test where it resets to their
zero position. After the self test the units will react to sound, and chase
Connect up to 16 units together via XLR cables. Follow the dip switch
chart on page 11 for master/slave settings. The master unit will run
the slaves to programs built-in to the master unit via an internal
Master/Slave Quick Start Instructions
Color 150/DMX™ Quick Start
The Color 150/DMX™ features a bright 150 watt halogen lamp with a
500 hour life. The color wheel features seven brilliant colors plus white.
The fixture includes a built-in microphone with adjustable sensitivity,
this allows the fixture to automatically run to sound without the need
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Figure 2
1 Ground
could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
XLR Male Socket
Notice: Be sure to follow fi gure 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
daisy chained and can not be split.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation
Only and Master-Slave): The Color 150/DMX can be controlled via
DMX-512 protocol. The American DJ® Color 150/DMX™ is a single
attempting to operate you fi xture.
channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the
Color 150/DMX.™ Your unit and your DMX con-
troller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for
data input and data output (Figure 1). If you are
making your own cables, be sure to use standard
two conductor shielded cable (This cable may be
purchased at almost all pro sound and 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
should be sure to plug your unit into a matching wall outlet before
Color 150/DMX™ Set Up
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area
matches the required voltage for your American DJ® Color 150/DMX.™
The American DJ
version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2
3
DMX -
3
2
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
Figure 3
1
COMMON
DMX +
1
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
XLR Female Socket
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
1 Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
XLR Pin Confi guration
® Color 150/DMX
™
is available in a 120v and 220v
Figure 1
Dip Switch 7 address equals 64
Dip Switch 8 address equals 128
Dip Switch 9 address equals 256
Each dip switch has a preset value, a desired DMX address is set by
combining the dip switches that will create your desired value. For
example: To achieve a DMX address of 21, combine dip switches 1, 3,
and 5. Sense dip switch 1 has a value of 1, dip switch 3 has a value
of 4, and dip switch 5 has a value of 16, the combination of the create
a DMX value of 21.
Set DMX address 21: Set DMX address 201:
Dip switches # 1 = 1 Dip switches # 1 = 1
3 = 4 4 = 8
5 = 16 7 = 64
= 21 8 = 128
= 201
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1 4 16 64 256
123 547986
Dip Switch 6 address equals 32
Color 150/DMX™ DMX Addressing
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal DMX binary lan-
guage used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures.
Each dip switch represents a binary value.
Dip Switch 1 address equals 1
Dip Switch 2 address equals 2
Dip Switch 3 address equals 4
Dip Switch 4 address equals 8
Dip Switch 5 address equals 16
ON
DMX CHANNEL
2 8 32 128
behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
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.
3
2
1
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.
Figure 4
Color 150/DMX™ Set Up
Special Note: Line Termination.
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
When longer runs of cable are
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