American DJ MOD QA60 operation manual

User Instructions

A.D.J. Supply Europe B.V.

Junostraat 2

6468 EW Kerkrade

The Netherlands

www.americandj.eu

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DOCUMENT VERSION

Please check www.adj.com for the latest revision/update of this guide.

Date

Document Version

Software

Version ≥

DMX Channel

Mode

Notes

01/19/18

1.00

4/5/6/9/10

Initial Release

Europe Energy Saving Notice Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC) Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment. Please turn off all electrical products when they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment from power when not in use. Thank you!

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Contents

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

DMX SET UP ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

DMX ADDRESSING .................................................................................................................................................................. 9

4 CHANNEL MODE ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

5 CHANNEL MODE ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

6 CHANNEL MODE ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

9 CHANNEL MODE ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

10 CHANNEL MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

COLOR MACRO CHART .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

SYSTEM MENU ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 18

MASTER-SLAVE CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................................... 21

SNOOT EFFECT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21

ADJ UC IR/ AIRSTREAM IR CONTROL .................................................................................................................................... 21

DIMMER CURVE CHART ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

HOUSING CHANGE ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

FROST FILTER ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25

MULTIPLE UNIT POWER LINKING ......................................................................................................................................... 25

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

CLEANING.............................................................................................................................................................................. 25

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 26

ROHS - A great Contribution to the Conservation of Environment ..................................................................................... 27

WEEE – Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ........................................................................................................ 27

NOTES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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INOZIONE INTRODUCTION

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the MOD QA60 by ADJ Products, LLC. Every MOD QA60 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 fixture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact. In the case damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support. Introduction: The ADJ MOD QA60 is a DMX intelligent, high powered LED par fixture. This fixture can be used in a stand alone set up or connected in a Master/Slave set up. The MOD QA60 has seven operating modes: Sound Active mode, Auto Run mode, Color Change mode, Color Fade mode, RGBA Dimmer mode, Static Color mode, and DMX controlled. 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. Customer Support: If you encounter any problems, please contact your trusted American Audio shop. We also offer the possibility, to contact us directly: You can contact us via our website www.americandj.eu or via email: support@adj.eu

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, 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.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

FEATURES

• Multi-Colors

• Seven Operating Modes

• Electronic Dimming 0-100%

• Built in Microphone

• DMX-512 protocol

• 3-Pin & 5-Pin DMX Connection

• Five DMX Modes: 4 Channel Mode, 5 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, 9 Channel Mode, and 10 Channel

Mode.

• ADJ UC IR compatible and Airstream IR compatible

• Multiple Unit Power Linking (See page 25)

INCLUDED: 1 x Scissor Yoke 1 x powerCON Cable 3 x Frost Filters (20/40/60 Degrees)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: MOD Kit Pearl White Housing Case (Order Code: MOD510)

INSTALLATION

The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided), affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times the unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of the unit when installing the fixture. The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to 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 fire 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-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 the point they exit from the unit.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. See page 25 for cleaning details.

• 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 fixture. C. The fixture has been exposed to rain or water. D. The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. E. The fixture has fallen and/or subjected to extreme handling.

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CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT

LCD DISPLAY

UP BUTTON

DOWN BUTTON

DMX IN

DMX OUT

MODE BUTTON

SET UP BUTTON

POWER IN

POWER OUT

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DMX SET UP

DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol 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 different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures 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 MOD QA60 can be controlled via DMX512 protocol. The MOD QA60 has 5 DMX channel modes. The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the MOD QA60. 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.

Notice: Be sure to follow figures 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.

Figure 2

XLR Pin Configuration

Pin1 = Ground

Pin2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin3 = Data True (positive)

Figure 3

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.

Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference. It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-) and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

Figure 4

Figure 1

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DMX SET UP (continued)

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 fixtures 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

Conductor

3-pin XLR Female (Out)

5-pin XLR Male (In)

Ground/Shield

Pin 1

Data compliment (- signal)

Pin 2

Data True (+ signal)

Pin 3

Not used

Do Not Use

Not used

Do Not Use

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DMX ADDRESSING

DMX ADDRESSING All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the channel number from which the

fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control signal sent out from the DMX controller. The assignment of this

starting DMX address is achieved by setting the correct DMX address on the digital control display on the fixture. You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or set different addresses for each individual fixture. Setting all fixtures to the same DMX address will cause all fixtures to react in the same way, in other words, changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously. If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the channel number you have set, based on the quantity of DMX channels of each fixture. That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture. In the case of the MOD QA60, when in 10 Channel you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 11 (10 + 1), the third unit to 21 (11 + 10), and so on. (See chart below for more details.)

Channel Mode

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Address

4 channels

1 5 9

5 channels

1 6 11

6 channels

1 7 13

9 channels

10 channels

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