American DJ RADD User Instructions

RADD™ Introduction

American DJ®

RADD

Introduction:

Thank you for purchasing the American DJ Radd.™ To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit. The American DJ® Radd™ is a unique moon ower effect. This unit has several multi-colored gobo combinations. This unit has been designed to compliment the American DJ® DJ Scan™ and DJ Roller.™ This unit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you. There is no assembly required.

Customer Support:

American DJ® 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.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions.

Service Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacic 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 repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact your nearest American DJ dealer.

Do not discard this cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.

HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!

This fixture is fitted with a halogen lamp which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled. Never touch lamp with your bare fingers as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamp has had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.

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RADD™ Warnings

RADD™ Features

• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your unit.

• Be sure that the local power outlet matches the required voltage for your fixture.

• 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 traffic.

• 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 top cover under any conditions. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long periods of time.

• Never connect this unit to a dimmer pack

• Always be sure to mount this unit in area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.

• Never block the ventilation holes.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged in any way.

• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American DJ “RADD,” one of the finest pieces of its kind on the market today! The RADD is a great inexpensive, light weight, mini intelligent fixture. Due to it’s physical specifications, it’s a great piece for mobile DJ’s, roller rinks, small clubs, bars, and bowling centers. When used in multiples of two (2) or more, these units create an effect that rivals that of units that can cost up to three times the price. The RADD™ was designed to run in master/slave mode but can be used with a standard dmx controller. The RADD features a bright 150 watt/500 Hr lamp life halogen bulb with a separate gobo and color wheel. The color wheel features seven brilliant colors plus white and the gobo wheel features 9 gobos plus a large and small spot. This units is ready to be installed or hung and powered right out of the box. There is no assembly required. This fixture incorporates the use of high quality stepper motors for a more accurate mirror movement. Mirror movement allows for a full 90 degree tilt (vertical) and a full 90 degree pan (horizontal). An internal built in microphone allows the fixtures to run in Stand Alone mode so there is no need for an external controller. The RADD™ may also be set-up to run in a Master-Slave mode when used in multiples, up to 16 units. When used in the Master-Slave mode, the unit will chase to several internal programs. The RADD™ can also be controlled via a standard DMX controller such as the American DJ Show Designer,™ or the American DJ® DMX Operator,™ giving the user independent control over the gobo and color wheel as well as the mirrors pan and tilt movements.

RADD™ General Instructions

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. Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference.

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Note: The built in programs in the RADD are so good you may never need a DMX controller.

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RADD™ Set Up

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 IN

(X-CALIBUR)

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

DMX512 OUT

CONTROLLER

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

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.

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

RADD™ Set Up Cont.

Unpacking:

Every Radd has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating order. 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. In the case damage has been found please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.

Power Supply:

Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ® Radd.™ The American DJ® Radd is available in a 115v and 230v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure to plug your power supply into a matching wall outlet before attempting to operate you controller.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:

Your fixture and your 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 “Y”ed or split.

Notice: 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.

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.

Configuration:

XLR

EAR

2 COL

SOCKET

MALE

COL

D 2

XLR

EAR

SOCKET

FEMALE

XLR

Shiel

Data

Compliment

(positiv

(negativ

Figure 2

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.

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Figure 1

Linking:

The Radd is a DMX intelligent scanner and must follow standard DMX protocol. A DMX signal cannot be split or “Y-ed” unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the American DJ® DMX Branch 4.™ Link your scanners together using standard DMX cable as described on page 5 of this manual. Be sure that each fixture follows an “IN”/”OUT” pattern starting from you DMX controller. Your controller will always be the first output in a DMX chain. Link all your DMX devices together regardless of their brand or type.

Figure 5 on page 7 details the proper linking procedure.

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