American DJ Fab 4 User Instructions
FAB 4™ Introduction
American DJ®
Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the
FAB 4™ by American DJ®. You have just purchased one of the most
innovative and reliable lighting systems on the market today! This
system includes four units, a master and three slaves. This system was
designed to give you an instant high power light show with the simplest set-up procedures possible. This system is expandable and DMX
compatible. 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: American DJ® provides a toll free customer
support line, to provide set up and installation 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. Toll free customer service hours are
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2610
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.
User Instructions
American DJ
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any type of repair yourself without the manufactures consent,
doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your
unit may require service please contact American DJ® customer support.
HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!
This xture is tted with a halogen lamp which is highly susceptible to
damage if improperly handled. Never touch the lamp with your bare
ngers as the oil from your hands will shorten the lamp life. Never
install, mount, or place this xture in areas prone to heavy vibration.
Also, never move the xture until the lamp has had ample time to cool.
Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.
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FAB 4™ Contents
Introduction...................................................................................2
Unpacking....................................................................................3
Features.......................................................................................3
Safety Precautions.......................................................................4
Set-Up....................................................................................5
DMX Addressing......................................................................6
Controls & Functions................................................................7
Operation..............................................................................8
Lamp Replacement..............................................................11
Cleaning...............................................................................12
Dip Switch Charts...............................................................12
DMX Traits...........................................................................13
Warranty.................................................................................14
FAB 4™ Unpacking
Every FAB 4™ 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
case damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our
toll free customer support number for further instructions, please do not
return the unit to your dealer.
FAB 4™ Features
• 64 Vibrant Colored Beams.
• Linkable.
• Audio Sensitivity Knob.
• Uses One DMX Channels.
• Sound-Active.
• DMX-512 Protocol Compatible.
• Master/Slave Built-In Programs.
• Fan Cooled.
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FAB 4™ Safety Precautions
• 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. Please route your power cord out of the way of foot trafc.
• 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 re in case of an internal short.
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
• Do not remove the top 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.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged in any way.
• 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
• 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 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 appliance.
• Cleaning -The xture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (includ ing ampliers) that produce heat.
• The xture should be serviced by qualied 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
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avo ids sign al trans mission problems
and interference. It is al ways advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) o f the last fixture.
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
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
avo ids sign al trans mission problems
and interference. It is al ways advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) o f the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
FAB 4™ Set Up
FAB 4™ Set Up
Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-
age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ®
FAB 4.™ The American DJ® FAB 4™ is available in a 115v and 220v
version. Due to variations in line voltage from venue to venue, be sure
to plug your “Master” unit into a wall outlet with a matching power supply
before attempting to operate.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation
Only and Master-Slave): The FAB 4 can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol. The American DJ® FAB 4™ is a single channel DMX unit. The
DMX address is set on the front panel of the FAB 4. Your unit and your
DMX controller 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 daisy chained and can not be split.
Notice: Be sure to follow 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
could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
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 90-120 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 will
decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
Figure 4
FAB 4™ DMX Addressing
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal binary language
used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures. Each dip
switch represents a binary value.
DMX CHANNEL
1282 8 32
1 98765432
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
Figure 2
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
1 Ground
3 Hot
Figure 1
XLR Pin Conguration
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
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
Dip Switch 6 address equals 32
ON
Dip Switch 7 address equals 64
Dip Switch 8 address equals 128
Dip Switch 9 address equals 256
Dip Switch 10 has no DMX value This switch activates sound-active mode.
A DMX value (address) is set by combining the different dipswitches
that will add up to the value you wish to achieve, for example:
Setting DMX address for 21. Set DMX address for 201.
Flip switches 1, 3, & 5 to the Flip switches 1, 4, 7, & 8 to the
“ON” position “ON” position
1 =1 1 = 1
3 = 4 4 = 8
Figure 3
5 = 16 7 = 64
Dipswitches # ValueValueDipswitches #
= 21 8 = 128
= 201
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