American DJ Entour Snow operation manual
ENTOUR SNOW
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User Instructions
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Date
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Entour Snow Introduction
Entour Snow Safety Precautions
Introduction: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the
most reliable snow machines on the market today! The Entour Snow
machine have been designed to perform reliably for years when the
guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the
instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting
to operate this unit. These instructions contain important information
regarding safety during use and maintenance.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC 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 at www.adj.com for any comments or
suggestions. For service related issue please contact ADJ Products,
LLC. 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
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.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.
Do not discard the shipping cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when
ever possible.
SAFETY ISSUES:
NEVER POINT OR AIM A SNOW MACHINE TOWARDS PEOPLE
OR THEIR CLOTHING.
Please Note: Specications and improvements in the design of
this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior
written notice.
• Be sure to save the packing carton in the unlikely event the unit
may have to be returned for service
• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your fazer. Be
sure that all the snow uid is kept inside the uid reservoir
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that or the required
voltage for your snow machine
• Do not remove the top cover under any conditions. There are no
user serviceable parts inside
• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long peri-
ods of time
• Never connect this unit to a dimmer pack
• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged in anyway
• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this
unit rain or moisture
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been fray ed 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
• Never block the ventilation holes. 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
• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out doors voids all warranties
• Always mount this unit in a safe and stable matter
• Please route your power cord out of the way of foot trac. Power
cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on,
pinched by items placed upon or against them
• The unit should only 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 appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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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
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
Entour Snow DMX Information Entour Snow DMX Information
Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-
age in your area matches the required voltage for your ADJ Entour
Snow. The ADJ Entour Snow is available in a 120v and 240v version.
Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be
sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you xture.
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 Entour Snow can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Entour
Snow has 3 DMX channel modes, 1 channel, 3 channel, and 5 channel.
The DMX address is set on the back panel. 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.
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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 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
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
DMX512 OT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
1
3
2
DMX +
DMX -
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
3 Hot
Figure 3
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 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.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
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.
Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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-)
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
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