American DJ Wave User Instructions
Wave General Information
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Wave by American DJ®.
Every Wave 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. Do not
return this unit to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
Introduction: The Wave is an intelligent fixture that can operate in
DMX mode, as a stand alone piece, or in a Master/Slave configuration. This piece is best used with a fog or haze machine to enhance
the beam output. When used in DMX mode the fixture uses 2 DMX
channels. When used as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples
linked in a master/slave configuration an optional BC 30 controller may
be used to control a blackout function.
Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer sup-
port 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 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2941
E-mail: support@americandj.com
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Rev. 1/07
User Instructions
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
American DJ®.
American DJ
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Wave Product Registration
Wave Safety Precautions
The Wave carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill
out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. 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.
Wave Main Features
• LL-JS800 120v/800w Lamp
• DMX-512 Compatible
• Fan Cooled.
• Master/Slave Operation
• Optional BC 30 Remote Control (Not Included)
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• 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.
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt age 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 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.
• 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 out
doors 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 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 13 for cleaning details.
• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (in cluding 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 appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
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Wave Set Up
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
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
Terminatio n red uces signal errors and
avo ids sign al trans mission problems
and interference. It is al ways advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) o f the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Wave 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® Deco 250.™ The American DJ® Wave is available in a 120v and
220v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue,
you should be sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage
before attempting to operate you xture.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol 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 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. 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.
Dip-switches in DMX mode: This unit uses dipswitches to assign a
DMX address. Each dipswitch represents a binary value.
dipswitch 10 it is used for special functions such as sound activation.
Each dipswitch has a preset value. A specific DMX address is set by
combining the dipswitches that sum your desired value. For example:
To achieve a DMX address of 21, combine dipswitches 1, 3, and 5.
Sense dipswitch 1 has a value of 1, dipswitch 3 has a value of 4, and
dipswitch 5 has a value of 16, the combination of the create a DMX
value of 21.
Set DMX address 21: Set DMX address 201:
Dipswitch # 1 = 1 Dipswitch # 1 = 1
Dipswitch # 3 = 4 Dipswitch # 4 = 8
Dipswitch # 5 = 16 Dipswitch # 7 = 64
= 21 Dipswitch # 8 = 128
= 201
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/
Slave Operation): The Wave can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol.
The American DJ® Wave is a two channel DMX unit. The DMX address
is set on the back panel of the Wave. 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 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 split.
Figure 1
Dipswitch 1 address equals 1
Dipswitch 2 address equals 2
Dipswitch 3 address equals 4
Dipswitch 4 address equals 8
Dipswitch 5 address equals 16
Dipswitch 6 address equals 32
Dipswitch 7 address equals 64
Dipswitch 8 address equals 128
Dipswitch 9 address equals 256
Dipswitch 10 - Some units omit dipswitch 10. When a unit does include
DMX CHANNEL
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-
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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.
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