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User Instructions |
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American DJ® |
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6122 S. Eastern Ave. |
Rev. 5/09 |
Los Angeles CA. 90040 |
www.americandj.com |
Quad Gem DMX™ |
General Information |
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Quad Gem DMX™ by American DJ®. Every Quad Gem DMX™ 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 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 support first.
Introduction: The Quad Gem DMX™ is a DMX intelligent LED fixture.
When using DMX mode you can choose between a four channle mode and a 10 channel mode. The fixture can operate in three different operating modes; stand alone, sound-active, or in a Master/Slave configuration. The Quad Gem DMX™ comes with several built in programs. When used as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples linked in a master/slave configuration. For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections.
Customer Support: American DJ® 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.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
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322-6337 |
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582-2941 |
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support@americandj.com |
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To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, 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!
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General Instructions |
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.
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Features |
•DMX-512 Protocol Compatible (Four or Seven DMX Channels)
•RGB + White
•3 Operating Modes - Master/Slave; Stand Alone; Sound Active
•Internal Microphone
•Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
•UC3 Controller (Not Included)
•12 Sound Active Shows
•Power Cord Daisy Chain
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Warranty Registration |
The Quad Gem DMX™ carries a 3 year (1095 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. americandj.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 American DJ® customer support for a R.A. number.
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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 American DJ®.
American DJ® will not accept any liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to this unit.
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Safety Precautions |
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 fire, do not expose this unit rain or moisture
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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 receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
•Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. See page 14 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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Quad Gem 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® Quad Gem DMX.™ The American DJ® Quad Gem DMX™ is available in a 120v and 220v 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 fixture. Also be sure to only use the included I.E.C. power cable supplied with the unit, this cable matches the voltage and current requirements of the unit.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol 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 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. 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 Quad Gem DMX™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Quad Gem DMX™ can be a four or seven channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the side panel of the unit. 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
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Set Up |
to use standard two conductor 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 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.
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DMX512 OUT |
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DMX512 IN |
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3-PIN XLR |
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3-PIN XLR |
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Figure 2 |
XLR Male Socket |
XLR Female Socket |
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1 Ground |
2 Cold |
2 Cold |
1 Ground |
Pin 1 = Ground |
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Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative) |
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3 Hot |
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3 Hot |
Pin 3 = Data True (positive) |
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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 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 (ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
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Termination reduces signal errors and |
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avoids signal transmission problems |
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to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance |
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120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-) |
Figure 4 |
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and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture. |
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