RGBW4C - CCI Solutions
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1. Web www americandj com E mail info americandj com American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service adjgroup eu www americandj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99 American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 152. 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 1 2 3 1 2 3 DMX DMX COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR Figure 4 RGBW4C DMX 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin DMX 512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin DMX fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin data cables 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 Conductor 5 Pin XLR Male In 3 Pin XLR Female Out Pin 1 Pin 5 Do Not Use Pin 4 Do Not Use Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 2 Not Used Not Used Data True signal Data Compliment signal Ground Shield 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 8 American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 7 RGBW4C Controls and Functions RGBW4C Controls and Functions 1 FIXTURE SELECTION The RGBW4C can control up to 8 LED fixtures Press one of the buttons and the corres
3. 2 12 User Instructions Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the RGBW4C by American DJ Every RGBW4C 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 sup port first Introduction The RGBW4C is a 32 channel RGB RGBW or RGBA LED controller Up to 8 LED fixtures or fixture groups can indepen dently be controlled via four fixture buttons The units control panel includes 9 Static Color Chase buttons which contain pre pro grammed colors and chase programs 3 programmable color preset buttons 4 multi function faders that control RGBW intensities as well as program speed fade time and master dimmer There are 8 but tons used to select the operation mode including RGB Fade Auto Run Color Macro Chase Sound Active Strobe Manual RGBW and Blackout modes The RGBW4C is one of the simplest and most ver satile LED controllers available today It is ideal for D J s nightclubs lounges bars and anyone that wants easy control of LED Par s Bar s Floo
4. R buttons to activate desired COLOR MACROS or when in CHASE MODE the color buttons will activate chases See the built in chases on page 10 16 15 American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 11 RGBW4C Chase Chart RGBW4C Operation Note When the power is switched Off and then back On the controller will return to the last operating mode Sound Active Mode 1 Press the SOUND ACTIVE button and the corresponding LED above the button will light 2 Use the SOUND SENSITIVITY knob located at the rear to adjust the sound sensitivity level 3 Use the faders 10 11 amp 12 to adjust the LED intensity amp fade time The RED SPEED fader 13 cannot be used in this mode Chase Mode 1 Press the CHASE button and the corresponding LED above the button will light 2 Press 1 of the 9 COLOR buttons 14 located in the Color Chases region to activate a chase Please see the chase chart on page 12 3 Once your desired chase program has been selected use the faders 10 11 12 amp 13 to adjust the LED intensity fade time and chase speed Auto Mode 1 Press the AUTO button and the corresponding LED above the but ton will light 2 Use the faders 10 11 12 amp 13 to adjust the LED intensity fade time and chase speed Color Macros Mode 1 Press the COLOR MACROS button and the corresponding LED above the button will light 2 Use the faders 10 11 12 amp 13 to adjust the preferable static color LED intens
5. chantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall American DJ Inc be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ and American Audio Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 13 American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 14 RGBW4C Notes Specifications POWER SUPPLY 12V DC 500mA UL Approved POWER CONSUMPTION 3 6W OUTPUT 3 Pin XLR AUDIO TRIGGER Built In Microphone DIMENSIONS 327mm L x 140mm W x 48mm H 12 9 L x 5 5 W x 1 9 H WEIGHT 2 4Lbs 1 1Kgs WARRANTY 1 Year 365 Days Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice RGBW4C Specifications American DJ Supply American DJ World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 725 6100
6. d s or Panel s Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free customer sup port 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 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 800 322 6337 Fax 323 582 2941 E mail support americandj com 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 RGBW4C General Information American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 2 9 Static Colors RGBW Faders To Create Desired Color 9 Chases Auto Program RGBW Chase and Sound Active Modes Adjustable Program and Fade Speed Adjustable Sound Sensitivity Strobing Blackout RGBW4C Features American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 4 RGBW4C Product Registration RGBW4C DMX Power Supply Before plugging your unit in be sure the source volt age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ RGBW4C The American DJ RGBW4C is 120v only Only use the included power supply to power RGBW4C 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 betwee
7. ffects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ Inc factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ Inc if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above American DJ Inc will replace defec tive parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American DJ Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replace ment thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American DJ All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E American DJ Inc reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by American DJ Inc in connection with this product including warranties of mer
8. green LEDs intensity etc 6 AUTO PROGRAM Pressing this button will activate the auto pro gram The Auto Program can be controlled using the following The RED SPEED FADER 13 will control the program speed The GREEN FADE TIME FADER 12 will control the fade speed The BLUE MASTER DIMMER FADER 11 will control the RGB LEDs intensity The WHITE WHITE DIMMER FADER 10 will control the white LEDs intensity 7 STROBE Activates and deactivates strobing Use the RED SPEED 13 fader to adjust the strobe speed 8 RGB FADE Pressing this button activates RGB FADE 1 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 10 9 14 13 12 11 American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 10 American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 9 15 POWER SWITCH Accepts a DC 9V 12V 300mA minimum power supply 16 DC INPUT Accepts a DC 9V 12V 300mA minimum power supply 17 DMX OUT Used to send DMX signal to the compatable LED fixtures 18 SOUND SENSITIVITY Use this knob to adjust the sound sensitivity RGBW4C Controls and Functions Rear Panel 18 17 RGBW4C Controls and Functions The RGB FADE can be controlled using the following The RED SPEED FADER 13 will control the program speed The GREEN FADE TIME FADER 12 will control the fade speed The BLUE MASTER DIMMER FADER 11 will control the RGB LEDs intensity The WHITE WHITE DIMMER FADER 10 will control the white LEDs intensit
9. ity and fade time RGB Fade Mode 1 Press the RGB FADE button and the corresponding LED above the button will light 2 Use the faders 10 11 12 amp 13 to adjust the LED intensity fade time and chase speed Manual RGBW Color Mode 1 Press the MANUAL RGBW button and the corresponding LED above the button will light BUTTONS IN COLORS CHASES REGION CHASE MODE DESCRIPTION RED button Red Green chase ORANGE button Green Blue chase YELLOW button Red Blue chase GREEN button Red Cyan chase CYAN button Green Purple chase BLUE button Yellow Blue chase PURPLE button Red Green Blue Yellow Purple Cyan White chase MAGENTA button Red Green Blue Red Blue Yellow Cyan Yellow chase WHITE button Yellow Purple chase American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 12 RGBW4C Operation 2 Press any of the 9 color buttons or use the RGBW faders to make your own desired color 3 Use the faders 10 11 12 amp 13 to adjust the LED intensities Preset Mode Using these buttons you are able to save and recall a chase color or program 1 To save a chase color or program press 1 of the 3 PRESET but ton for at least 3 seconds When all of the LEDs flash 3 times this informs you that the save was successful 2 To recall the saved chase color or program press the correspond ing PRESET button RGBW4C Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY A American DJ Inc he
10. le 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 Figure 1 The RGBW4C carries a 1 year 365 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and war ranty 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 num ber 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 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 RGBW4C General Instructions American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 3 American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 6 American DJ www americandj com RGBW4C Page 5 RGBW4C DMX 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 con nect the cable s shield conductor to the grou
11. n intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix ture 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 compli ant 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 DMX controller and unit 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 standard 110 120 Ohm shielded cab
12. nd 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 DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR SOUND 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 1 2 3 1 2 3 DMX DMX COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR Figure 2 Figure 3 1 Ground 1 Ground XLR Male Socket XLR Pin Configuration 3 Hot 2 Cold 2 Cold 3 Hot XLR Female Socket Pin 3 Data True positive Pin 2 Data Compliment negative Pin 1 Ground 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 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con 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 DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR SOUND REMOTE
13. ponding LEDs above the button will light indicating which LED fixture can be controlled Example Press the 1 5 button one time and the left LED will light indicating that fixture 1 can now be controlled Press the button a second time and the right LED will light indicating that fixture 5 can now be controlled Press the button a third time and both LEDs will light indicating that both fixtures can now be controlled When you press the button the fourth time both LEDs will turn off indicating that you cannot control the fixtures 2 CHASE BUTTON Press this button to activate chase mode Press any of the color buttons in the COLORS CHASES grid 14 to select your desired chase 3 BLACKOUT Activates and deactivates blackout mode 4 COLOR MACROS Press this button to activate the COLOR MACROS The COLOR MACROS can be controlled using the following The RED SPEED FADER 13 will create your own color to remain staic The GREEN FADE TIME FADER 12 will control the fade speed The BLUE MASTER DIMMER FADER 11 will control the RGB LEDs intensity The WHITE WHITE DIMMER FADER 10 will control the white LEDs intensity 5 MANUAL RGBW Pressing this button activates manual RGBW When this mode is active you can press any of the color buttons located in the COLORS CHASE grid 14 You can also use the RED SPEED FADER 13 to control the red LEDs intensity the GREEN FADE TIME FADER 12 to control the
14. reby warrants to the original purchaser American DJ and American Audio products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase see specific warranty period on reverse This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by ac ceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number RA before sending back the product Contact American DJ Inc Service Department at 800 322 6337 Send the product only to the American DJ Inc factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty American DJ Inc will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in it s original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product American DJ Inc shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which American DJ Inc concludes after inspection a
15. y 9 SOUND ACTIVE MODE Pressing this button will activate the sound active mode the sensitivity of the sound active mode can be adjusted using knob located on the rear of the controller Other adjustmenst can be made using the following The GREEN FADE TIME FADER 12 will control the fade speed The BLUE MASTER DIMMER FADER 11 will control the RGB LEDs intensity The WHITE WHITE DIMMER FADER 10 will control the white LEDs intensity 10 WHITE WHITE DIMMER FADER Use this fader to control the output intensity of the white LEDs 11 BLUE MASTER DIMMER FADER This fader has two functions This fader can be used to control the blue LEDs intensity in MANUAL RGBW MODE In AUTO PROGRAM CHASE MODE RGB FADE COLOR MACROS amp SOUND ACTIVE MODE this fader will control the RGB LEDs output intensity 12 GREEN FADE TIME FADER This fader has two functions This fader can be used to control the green LEDs intensity in MANUAL RGBW MODE In AUTO PROGRAM CHASE MODE RGB FADE COLOR MACROS amp SOUND ACTIVE MODE this fader will control the fade time 13 RED SPEED FADER This fader has three functions This fader can be used to control the red LEDs intensity in MANUAL RGBW MODE In AUTO PROGRAM CHASE MODE amp RGB FADE this fader will con trol program speed In COLOR MACROS MODE this fader will create your color to remain static 14 COLORS CHASES PRESETS Press the COLO
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