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1. Globe Color Warranty Globe Color DMX Values and Functions Channel Value Function 1 0 255 RED 0 100 2 0 255 GREEN 0 100 3 0 255 BLUE 0 100 4 DIMMER STROBE SOUND ACTIVE 0 7 OFF 8 190 0 100 191 200 SOUND ACTIVE 201 247 STROBING SLOW FAST 248 255 FULL INTENSITY MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY A American DJ Inc hereby 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 p
2. in line and then after setting the address you must go through and press and hold the Red buttons of all the Globes in your configura tion starting with the first Globe in line NOTE When using a DMX controller other then American DJ or Elation please consult the user manual for their DMX controller or contact their customer service Globe Color Operating Instructions American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 10 American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 9 Globe Color Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the external casing must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Use a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew Globe Color Trouble Shooting Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter with solutions Unit not responding to DMX 1 Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly pin 3 is hot on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be hot Also check that all cables are connected to the right connectors it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected Unit does not respond to sound 1 Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit If problems are not resolved Contact American DJ for service 1 800 322 6337
3. XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin XLR connectors 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 Do Not Use 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 Sound Active Mode In this mode the Globe Color will react to sound changing and fading through the different colors Note There must be no DMX signal present for Sound Active to work 1 Plug the fixture in and the fixture will now change via sound Master Slave Operation This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master Slave mode In Master Slave operation one unit will act as the con trolling unit and the others will react to the controlling unit Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however but only one unit can act as the Master 1 Start by daisy chaining the Globes together Attached to each Globe is a Male 3 pin connector and a Female 3 pin connector Use the attached 3 pin cables to link your units together Re member that the Male 3 pin connector is the input and the Fe male 3 pin connector is the output The
4. voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you fixture 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 trav els from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR ter minals 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 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 Operation The Globe Color can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Globe Color is a four channel DMX unit The DMX address is set on the back panel of the Glo
5. 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 90 120 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 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 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin
6. User Instructions American DJ 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www americandj com Globe Color Introduction American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 2 3 07 Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Globe Color by Ameri can DJ Every Globe Color 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 accessories necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact In the case damage has been found or parts are miss ing please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contact ing customer support Introduction The Globe Color is part of American DJ s continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures The Globe Color is a DMX intelligent LED display fixture This fixture is light weight and compact which makes it a great piece for retail stores displays mood architectural interior and exterior decoration and clubs This unit can be used as a stand alone or in a Master Slave configuration The unit can also be controlled via DMX controller Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free customer sup port line to provide set up help and to answer any questi
7. ation to include these changes in any products theretofore man ufactured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any acces sory 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 merchantability 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 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS All American Audio Products 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty except V Plus Series Ampli fiers All American Audio V Plus Series Amplifiers 3 year 1095 day Limited Warranty American DJ Lighting and American DJ Branded Products 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty Such as Special Effect Lighting I
8. be Color 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 American DJ www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 5 Globe Color Set Up American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 6 Figure 1 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 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 Globe Color Set Up 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
9. first unit in the chain will use the female 3 pin connector The last unit in the chain will use the male 3 pin connector 2 The Slave units will now follow the Master unit in a Sound Active mode DMX Mode This function allows you to use a universal DMX 512 controller we recommend using the Elation DMX Operator or Elation Show Designer to control the various DMX traits A DMX control ler allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs 1 This function will allow you to control each individual fixture s traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the Elation Show Designer or the Elation DMX Operator 2 EACh Globe Color uses four DMX channels to operate Please see the next page for the DMX traits 3 To run your fixture in DMX mode plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller Follow the set up specifications that come with your DMX controller 4 Start by daisy chaining the Globes together Attached to each Globe is a Male 3 pin connector and a Female 3 pin connector Use the attached 3 pin cables to link your units together Re Globe Color Operating Instructions American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 8 American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 7 member that the Male 3 pin connector is the input and the Fe male 3 pin connector is the output 5 Use your DMX Control
10. ler to set the starting DMX address for the first Globe in the line See examples below to set the starting DMX address 6 Once you have set the address press and hold the red button on the first fixture until the Globes flash then release the button You need to only press the red button located on the fixture connected to the controller The Globes that are daisy chained will be auto matically addressed NOTE Make sure Blackout is off or the fixtures will not respond to the addressing EXAMPLE If you want the starting address to be 19 set the cor responding channel Channel 19 to the value 255 Press and hold the red button of the first Globe until the Globes flash then release the button EXAMPLE If you are using a Elation DMX Operator and you want to set the DMX starting address as 17 press Fixture button 2 then set channel 1 to value 255 Now press and hold the Red but ton on the first Globe in line until all the Globes flash release the button Now all Globes will respond to DMX control EXAMPLE If you are using a Elation Show Designer and you want to set the DMX starting address as 19 press Bank button 3 then set channel 3 to value 255 Now press and hold the Red but ton on the first Globe in line until all the Globes flash release the button Now all Globes will respond to DMX control DMX Master Slave Configuration If you want Master Slave DMX configuration you will have to set the DMX address for the first Globe
11. n 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 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 the point they exit from the unit Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by t he manufacturer See page 9 for cleaning details Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu d ing amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the pl
12. ntelligent Lighting UV lighting Strobes Fog Machines Bubble Machines Mirror Balls Par Cans Trussing Lighting Stands etc excluding Laser Products lamps and Star Tec Series American DJ Laser Products and Star Tec Products 90 Day Limited Warranty American DJ L E D Products 3 year 1095 day Limited Warranty excluding motors which have a 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 11 Globe Color Specifications Model Globe Color SPECIFICATIONS Working Position Any safe working position Voltage 120V 230V Power Consumption 10W Weight 2 6lbs 1 2Kgs Dimensions 11 8 L x 11 8 W x 13 9 H Colors RGB Multi Color DMX Channels 4 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 American DJ Supply American DJ World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 Web www americandj com E mail info americandj com American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service americandjeurope com www americandjeurope com Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99
13. on 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 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 Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures war ranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact American DJ PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible Globe Color Safety Precautions American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 4 American DJ Supply www americandj com Globe Color Instruction Manual Page 3 Multi Colors Electronic Dimming 0 100 Sound Active with built in microphone DMX 512 protocol Uses Four DMX Channels 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 volt age for your unit Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broke
14. roduct 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 affects 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 defective 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 Ameri can DJ Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement 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 oblig
15. ug 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 Globe Color Warranty Registration The Globe Color 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 Globe Color Features 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 Globe Color General Instructions Power Supply Before plugging your unit in be sure the source volt age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ Globe Color The American DJ Globe Color is available in a 120v and 220v version Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue you should be sure your unit

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