American DJ Ninja 5RX Service Manual

NINJA 5RX

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User Instructions

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Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)
Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment.

Please turn o 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!

Ninja 5RX General Information

Ninja 5RX General Instructions

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Ninja 5RX by ADJ Products.

Every Ninja 5RX 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
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 contacting customer sup-

port rst.

Introduction: The Ninja 5RX can DMX intelligent LED fixture. The

fixture has three different operating modes; sound-active, show mode,
DMX controlled. The Ninja 5RX has twelve shows to choose from. The
unit can be used as a stand alone unit or in a master/slave configura­tion. For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the

beams projections.

Customer Support: ADJ Products provides a toll free customer

support line, to provide 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 sugges-

tions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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.

Warning! This may cause severe eye damage. Avoid looking directly

into the light source at all times!

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.

Ninja 5RX Features

• DMX-512 Protocol Compatible (3 DMX Channel Modes)

• Multi Colors

• 3 Operating Modes - Show Mode, Sound Active, & DMX Control

• Stand Alone or Master/Slave Configuration

• Internal Microphone

• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting

• UC IR Compatible (Not Included) & Airstream IR Compatible

• 12 Show Modes

Ninja 5RX Warranty Registration

The Ninja 5RX carries a 2 year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill
out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and war­ranty. You may also register your product online at www.adj.com.
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 ADJ customer support for a R.A.
number.

Ninja 5RX Handling Precautions

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.

ADJ will not accept any liability for any resulting damages caused by

the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized modication

to this unit.

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Ninja 5RX Safety Precautions

Ninja 5RX DMX Set Up

For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This

Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate

This Unit!

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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 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.

• 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.

• 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 out-

doors voids all warranties.

• 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 cords at plugs, convenience recep-

tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by

the manufacturer. See page 17 for cleaning details.

• Heat -This fixture 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. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
B. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
C. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance.

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Power Supply: The ADJ Ninja 5RX contains a automatic voltage

switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the
power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the cor­rect power voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.

DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-

tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures 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 dierent 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. Therefore, the first fixture controlled
by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. 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 and Master/Slave
Operation): The Ninja 5RX can be controlled via DMX-512 proto-

col. The Ninja 5RX can be a four or 256 channel DMX unit. The DMX

address is set electronically using the controls on
the rear panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX

controller require a approved DMX-512 110 Ohm
Data cable 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 stan-

dard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may

be purchased at almost all professional sound and
lighting stores). Your cables should be made with
a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also

Figure 1

Ninja 5RX DMX Set Up

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.

Ninja 5RX DMX Set Up

remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.

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 con-

nect 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 Conguration

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

Figure 3

DMX512 OT

3-PIN XLR

2 Cold

3 Hot

1

3

2

XLR Female Socket

2 Cold

DMX +

DMX -

1 Ground

3 Hot

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.

Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR

connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures

may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan­dard 5-pin XLR connectors 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 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)

Ground/Shield

Data Compliment (- signal)

Data True (+ signal)

Not Used

Not Used

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 4 - Do Not Use

Pin 5 - Do Not Use

Ninja 5RX Dimensions

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 con-

When longer runs of cable are

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.

1

3

2

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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-)

Figure 4

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1. Button: 

MENU

 DOWN

 UP

ENTER

Ninja 5RX System Menu Ninja 5RX Rear Layout and Functions

 Toselecttheprogrammingfunctions

 Togobackwardintheselectedfunctions

 Togoforwardintheselectedfunctions

 Toconrmtheselectedfunctions

2. LED:

DMX On DMXinputpresent

MASTER On MasterMode

SLAVE ON SlaveMode

SOUND Flashing Soundactivation

3. FunctionDisplay:Usedtoshowthevariousmenusandtheselectedfunctions;

4. MIC: Toreceivemusicforsound active;

5. Fuse(T6.3Amp): Usedtoprotecttheunitfromthedamageofover‐current;

6. PowerIn/Out:      connectorsPowerinput/output

7. PowerSwitch:Turnon/othepowersupply;

8. DMXIn/Out:  3‐pinXLRconnectorsforDMX512operation.



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Ninja 5RX System Menu

Ninja 5RX System Menu

System Menu: When making adjustments press ENTER to

conrm your setup then press and hold the MENU button

for at least 3 seconds. To exit without making any adjust-

ments press the MENU button. The display will lock after 30
seconds, press the MENU button for 3 seconds to unlock.

DMX Address - Set the DMX Address -

1. Press the MENU button until “DMX Addresss” is displayed,
press ENTER.

2. “X” will now be displayed, “X” represents the displayed
address. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired

address.

3. Press ENTER to conrm, and then press and hold the MENU

button for at least three seconds to assign.

Channel Mode - This will let you select your desired

DMX Channel mode.

1. Press the MENU button until “Channel Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER.

2. “X Chan” will now be displayed, “X” represents the displayed
DMX channel mode. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your

desired Channel mode.

3. Press ENTER to conrm.

NOTE: In a Master/Slave conguration you can make one
xture the Master and then set the next xture to “Slave 2”, the
xtures will now have contrast movement to each other.

Show Mode - Show modes 0 - 12 (Preset Shows).

1. Press the MENU button until “Show Mode” is displayed, press
ENTER.

2. “Show X” will now be displayed, “X” representing a number
between 0-12. Shows 1-12 are preset shows, while “Show 0” will
run random shows. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your
desired show and press ENTER to select your show.

Sound State - In this mode the unit will run in sound

active mode.

1. Press the MENU button until “Sound State” is displayed, press
ENTER.

2. Either “On” or “O” will now be displayed. Use the UP or
DOWN buttons to toggle between “On” and “O”.

3. Press ENTER to conrm your selection, the press and hold the
MENU button to activate.

Sound Sense - In this mode you can adjust the sound

sensitivity of the sound active mode.

Slave Mode - This will let you set unit as a master or

slave in a master/slave conguration.

1. Press the MENU button until “Slave Mode” is displayed,
press ENTER. Either “Master”, “Slave 1” or “Slave 2” will be

displayed.

2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired setting is
displayed, then press ENTER to conm.

1. Press the MENU button until “Sound Sense” is displayed,
press ENTER.

2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity level.
The sensitivity level can be adjusted between 0 (the lowest) and

100 (most sensitive).

3. Press ENTER to set you desired level.

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