American DJ Sonic Beam II User Manual

Sonic Beam II™ Introduction

Introduction:

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Sonic Beam IITM from American DJ. The new Sonic Beam IITM is part of American DJs continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The Sonic Beam IITM features a bright 250 watt lamp. A high quality dichroic gobo/color wheel brings out several brilliant colors. The Sonic Beam II

can run as a stand alone fixture, in master/slave mode, or can run via DMX 512 protocol.

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 Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: support@americandj.com

User Instructions

DMX-512

American DJ

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.americandj.com

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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 your nearest American DJ dealer.

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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Sonic Beam II™ Introduction

Quick Start Stand Alone Mode

Connect all your units together via the XLR connector. You can connect up to 16 units together in Master/Slave mode. The master unit will run the slaves to the masters built in programs and internal microphone. Plug in all units. When the Sonic Beam II™ is first turned on, it will run through an internal self test where it moves all motors to their zero position. After the self test the units will react to sound, and chase to the several built in programs.

FEATURES:

Sonic Beam II™ features include:

• Single Gobo/Color wheel, with smooth color crossfading stepper motor.

• 14 colored Gobos plus spot, with bi colored gobos and multicolored gobos.

• High Speed Shutter with variable Speed and Bi-color strobe

• 180 degree pan 360 degree barrel rotation.

• Full Micro-stepping, with 3 stepper motors.

• Built in Microphone

• Auto switch to Stand-Alone (Master/Slave) operation when DMX signal is disconnected

• Run up to 16 heads without controller.

• DMX-512 protocol & MIDI capable

• Full Focusing.

• Fan cooled

• Uses 4 DMX Channels.

WARNINGS:

• Do not spill water or other liquids in to 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 trafc.

• 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.

Improvements and changes in specications and design to this manual and unit may be made at any time without prior notice.

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DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 IN

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

DMX512 OUT

CONTROLLER

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

Sonic Beam II™ Set Up

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

Unpacking:

Every Sonic Beam II™ 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 xture for any damage. In the case damage has been found please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.

Sonic Beam II™ Set Up

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

2 Cold

3 Hot

XLR Female Socket

2 Cold

1 Ground

3 Hot

XLR Pin Conguration

Pin 1 = Shield

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

Power Supply:

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

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:

Your controller and packs require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for DMX data input and DMX 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 gures two and three when making your

own cables.

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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