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1. This is the 1 Channel DMX Mode e To run the 2 Channel Mode press the UP or DOWN button until Ch 02 is displayed This is the 2 Channel DMX Mode e To run the 3 Channel Mode press the UP or DOWN button until Ch 03 is displayed This is the 3 Channel DMX Mode To run the 4 Channel Mode press the UP or DOWN button until Ch 04 is displayed This is the 4 Channel DMX Mode e To run the 5 Channel Mode press the UP or DOWN button until Ch 05 is displayed This is the 5 Channel DMX Mode To run the 6 Channel Mode press the UP or DOWN button until Ch 06 is displayed This is the 6 Channel DMX Mode e To run the 7 Channel Mode press the UP or DOWN button until Ch 07 is displayed This is the 7 Channel DMX Mode e To run the 8 Channel Mode press the UP or DOWN button until Ch 08 is displayed This is the 8 Channel DMX Mode 4 Please see pages 15 20 for DMX values and traits 5 After you have chosen your desired DMX Channel mode plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX control ler RGBA Dimmer Mode 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 2 When r XXX is displayed you are in Red dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity After you have finished adjusting the intensity or you would like to skip to the next color press the SET UP button 3 When G XXX is displayed you are in Green dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to2. DMX p cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split 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 ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 5 8 Channel Mode Function RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 AMBER 0 100 MASTER DIMMER 0 100 STROBING PROGRAM SPEED SOUND SENSITIVITY STROBING OFF STROBING SLOW FAST PROGRAM SPEED SLOW FAST SOUND SENSITIVITY OFF SOUND SENSITIVE LEAST MOST DIMMING STATIC COLOR SELECT COLOR CHANGE SELECT COLOR FADE SELECT DIMMER MODE COLOR MACRO MODE COLOR CHANGE MODE COLOR FADE MODE SOUND ACTIVE MODE COLOR MACROS amp MODES COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors COLOR CHANGE MODE COLOR CHANGE 1 COLOR CHANGE 2 COLOR CHANGE 3 COLOR CHANGE 4 ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 18 VBar Pak 1 52 102 103 153 154 204 205 255 6 Channel Mode VBar Pak RED 0 100 GREEN 0 255 0 100 0 255 3 BLUE 0 255 0 100 5 0 255 0 100 Tfi E 0 255 0 100 COLOR MACROS ae PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE Channels 1 2 amp 3 will not work when Channel 6 is being used VBar Pak 7 Channel Mode Channel Vawe 0 Paneton 0 255 0 100 GREEN 0 255 0 100 3 BLUE 0 255 0 100 AMBER 0 100 MASTER DIMMER 0 100 EE 0 255 care 0 255 S
3. FADE 9 COLOR FADE 10 COLOR FADE 11 COLOR FADE 12 COLOR FADE 13 COLOR FADE 14 COLOR FADE 15 COLOR FADE 16 VBar Pak Safety Precautions 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 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 fire in case of an internal short e 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 e Never operate this unit when it s cover is removed e 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 e This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product out doors voids all warranties e During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power e Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter e 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 shou
4. adjust intensity 4 When b XXX is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 5 When A XXX is displayed you are in Amber dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 6 After you have adjusted the RGBA colors to make your desired color ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 8 VBar Pak Operating Instructions you can then activate strobing by pressing the SET UP button to enter the Flash strobe mode 7 FS XX will be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash Sound Active Mode In this mode the VBar will react to sound and chase through the dif ferent colors 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until SoXX is dis played XX represents the sound active mode 1 16 currently dis played Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the 16 sound active programs When you have found your desired sound active program press the SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity When you press SET UP SJ X should be displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity SJ 1 is the least sensitive SJ 8 is the most sensitive Auto Mode There are 3 different Auto Modes to choose from Color Fade Color Change and both modes running together The running speed is adjustable in all 3 modes iF P
5. 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 ADJ Products LLC 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 ADJ Products LLC Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS e Lighting Products 1 year 365 days Limited Warranty Such as Special Effect Lighting Intelligent Lighting UV lighting Strobes Fog Machines Bubble Machines Mirror Balls Par Cans Trussing Lighting Stands etc excluding LED and lamps e Laser Products 90 Day Limited Warranty e L E D Products 2 year 730 days Limited Warranty excluding motors PCB boards and power supplies which have a 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty and batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 22 VBar Pak With this feature you can connect the fixtures to one another using the IEC input and output sockets The quantity
6. strobe mode SPEED Press this button to activate and use the amp buttons to adjust the speed of color fade and color change mode color fade mode color change mode and the sound sensitivity level ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 12
7. that can be connected is 30 fixtures maximum After 30 fixtures you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fixtures DO NOT mix fixtures VBar Pak Disconnect the unit from its power source Remove the power cord from the unit Once the cord has been removed use a flat head screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder located next to the power inlet Remove the fuse holder then remove the dead fuse Insert a new fuse into the fuse holder and screw the fuse holder back into the fixture VBar Pak Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter with solutions Power Cord Daisy Chain Fuse Replacement Trouble Shooting 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 2 Make sure that Sound Active mode is activated VBar Pak Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and exter nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing Cleaning 2 Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days 3 Always be s
8. A ADJ Products LLC hereby warrants to the original purchaser ADJ Products LLC 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 acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number RA before sending back the product please contact ADJ Products LLC Service Department at 800 322 6337 Send the product only to the ADJ Products LLC factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty ADJ Products LLC 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 ADJ Products LLC 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 ADJ Products LLC concludes after inspec
9. E button until CLXX is dis played 2 There are 15 colors to choose from Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the 15 colors After you have found your desired color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET UP button to enter the Flash strobe mode 3 FS XX will be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash Default Running Mode This is a default running mode When this mode is activated all modes will return to their default settings 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until dXX is dis played XX represents either on or OFF 2 Press the SET UP button until dEFA is displayed 3 Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously Press the MODE button to exit Infrared Receiver This function is used to activate and deactivate the infrared receiver When this function is activated you can control the fixture using the ADJ LED RC 2 Remote Control Please see the next page for ADJ LED RC 2 controls and functions 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until dXX is displayed XX represents either on or OFF 2 Press the SET UP button until IrXX is displayed XX represents either on or oF 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to either activate the remote func tion On or deactivate it Off ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar P
10. IN 3 DMX of the last fixture Figure 4 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 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion Conductor 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data Compliment signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data True signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not Used Do Not Use Not Used Do Not Use ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 6 VBar Pak Operating Instructions LED Display On Off To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds press the MODE but ton until dxx is displayed XX represents either on or oFF Press the UP or DONW buttons so that doff is displayed Now the display will disappear after 10s Press any button to turn the display on again Be advised though that the display will turn off automatically after 10 sec onds don LED display on at all times doFF LED display shuts off after 10 seconds LED Display Inversion Follow these instructions to flip the display 180 so that the display can be read upside down 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until dXX i
11. OUND ACTIVE MODE 13 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 14 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 15 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 16 When Channel 7 is between the values of 0 51 Channels 1 4 are used and Channel 6 will control strobing When Channel 7 is between the values of 52 102 Channel 8 is in Color Macros Mode and Channel 6 will control strobing When Channel 7 is between the values of 103 153 Channel 8 is in Color Change Mode and Channel 6 will control the color change speed When Channel 7 is between the values of 154 204 Channel 8 is in Color Fade Mode and Channel 6 will control the color fade speed When Channel 7 is between the values of 205 255 Channel 8 is in Sound Active Mode and Channel 6 will control the sound sensi tivity ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 20 VBar Pak 8 Channel Mode 64 79 80 95 96 111 112 127 128 143 144 159 160 175 176 191 192 207 208 223 224 239 240 255 0 15 16 31 32 47 48 63 64 79 80 95 96 111 112 127 128 143 144 159 160 175 176 191 192 207 208 223 224 239 240 255 Function COLOR CHANGE MODE CONT COLOR CHANGE 5 COLOR CHANGE 6 COLOR CHANGE 7 COLOR CHANGE 8 COLOR CHANGE 9 COLOR CHANGE 10 COLOR CHANGE 11 COLOR CHANGE 12 COLOR CHANGE 13 COLOR CHANGE 14 COLOR CHANGE 15 COLOR CHANGE 16 COLOR FADE MODE COLOR FADE 1 COLOR FADE 2 COLOR FADE 3 COLOR FADE 4 COLOR FADE 5 COLOR FADE 6 COLOR FADE 7 COLOR FADE 8 COLOR
12. TROBING 0 15 OFF 16 255 SLOW FAST T Teal mee ce 0 255 PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE Channels 1 2 amp 3 will not work when Channel 7 is being used ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 17 VBar Pak Set Up 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 COMMON XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket XLR Pin Configuration 1 1 i 1 Ground 1 2 Cold 2 Cold 1 Ground Pin 1 Ground i Ihol tihi H i i r Pin 2 Data Compliment negative I I 3 Hot 3 Hot Figure 2 Pin 3 Data True positive ees ah laa eagles Figure 3 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 Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems 0 and interference It is always advisable A p to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and P
13. VBar Pak Specifications Model VBar Pak Voltage 100V 240V 50 60Hz LEDs 5 x 4W 4 in 1 LED s Beam Angle 40 Degrees Working Position Any safe working position Power Draw 21W Power Cord Daisy Chain 30 Fixtures Max Fuse 2 Amp Fixture Weight 4 lbs 1 7Kgs System Weight 9 Ibs 4 Kgs Fixture Dimensions 22 L x 2 5 W x 3 5 H 560 x 63 x 90mm VBar Bag Dimensions 22 L x 6 5 W x 3 5 H 560 x 165 x 90mm Colors RGBA Color Mixing DMX Channels 8 DMX Modes 1 Channel Mode 2 Channel Mode 3 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode 7 Channel Mode amp 8 Channel Mode Warranty 2 Year 730 days Limited Warranty Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a automatic voltage switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice ADJ Products LLC 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 725 6100 Web www adj com E mail info americandj com A D J Supply Europe B V Follew Usn Junostraat 2 f Mu 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands facebook com americandj service adjgroup eu www adj com twitter com americandj youtube com adjlighting Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99 6 14 User Instructions 2013 ADJ Products LLC all rights
14. ak 5 Channel Mode e ee EAE 0 255 0 100 0 255 0 100 0 255 0 100 0 100 MASTER DIMMER 0 100 0 255 0 255 ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 16 Function COLOR MACROS OFF RED GREEN BLUE AMBER RED amp GREEN RED amp BLUE 112 127 RED amp AMBER 128 143 GREEN amp BLUE 144 159 GREEN amp AMBER 160 175 BLUE amp AMBER 176 191 RED amp GREEN amp BLUE 192 207 RED amp GREEN amp AMBER 208 223 RED amp BLUE amp AMBER 224 239 GREEN amp BLUE amp AMBER VBar Pak 1 Channel Mode 240 255 RED amp GREEN amp BLUE amp AMBER VBar Pak 2 Channel Mode prammen ee e S oces mate ENERE vove 0 255 PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE ares MASTER DIMMER 0 255 0 100 VBar Pak 3 Channel Mode Channel Value Puneion 0 255 PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL 0 255 PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE 0 255 0 100 1 3 STROBING 0 15 OFF 16 255 SLOW FAST ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 15 VBar Pak Operating Instructions d XXX is displayed XXX represents the current displayed ad dress Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX address then press the SETUP button so that Ch XX is displayed 3 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel modes The Channel modes are listed below e To run the 1 Channel Mode press the UP or DOWN button until Ch 01 is displayed
15. ak User Manual Page 10 VBar Pak Master Slave Configuration Master Slave Operation This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master Slave configuration In a Master Slave configuration one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react and copy the controlling units operation Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however only one unit can be programmed to act as the Master Master Slave Connections and Settings 1 Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit Use standard XLR data cables to link your units together Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR con nector is the ouput The first unit in the chain master will use the female XLR connector only The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only 2 Connect the first Slave unit to the Master 3 Set the Master unit to your desired mode of operation The Slave unit will now follow the Master ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 11 VBar Pak ADJ LED RC2 The ADJ LED RC 2 infrared remote has many differnet functions and gives you complete control of your VBar To control the your desired fixture you must aim the controller at the front of the fixture and be no more the 30 feet away To use the ADJ LED RC 2 you must first acti vate the fixtures infrared receiver to activate the receiver please see the instru
16. ctions on page 10 BLACKOUT Pressing this button will blackout the fixture SELECT PROG This button will let you access the 4 built in running modes static color mode color fade mode color change mode and both color fade amp color change modes Each press of the button will switch to the next running mode e When the Red LEDs flash 2 times this indicates that you are in Static Color mode Use the amp buttons to scroll through the static colors or press two numbers to choose 1 of the 15 static col ors Press FLASH button to activate strobing and use the amp buttons to adjust the flash rate Example Press 0 3 to select static color 3 or press 1 2 to select static color 12 e When the Green LEDs flash 2 times this indicates that you are in Color Fade amp Color Change mode Press SPEED button and use the amp buttons to adjust the fade change speed e When the Blue LEDs flash 2 times this indicates that you are in Color Fade mode Press SPEED button and use the amp buttons to adjust the color fade speed e When the Amber LEDs flash 2 times this indicates that you are in Color Change mode Press SPEED button and use the amp but tons to adjust the color change speed FLASH This button will activate the strobe effect You can control the flash rate by pressing the and buttons Press this button again to exit
17. e unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice You may obtain a R A number by contacting our customer support team on our customer support number All pack ages returned to the service department not displaying a R A number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper Warranty Registration VBar Pak The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp not provided affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slip ping while operating Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times the unit s weight Also always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of the unit when installing the fixture The equipment must be installed by a professional and it must be installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people s grasp Installation ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 3 VBar Pak 32 47 48 63 64 79 80 95 96 111 112 127 128 143 144 159 160 175 176 191 192 207 208 223 224 239 240 255 8 Channel Mode SOUND ACTIVE MODE CONT SOUND ACTIVE MODE 3 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 4 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 5 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 6 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 7 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 8 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 9 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 10 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 11 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 12 S
18. ld be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 21 for cleaning details Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu ding 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 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 0 15 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 1 16 31 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 2 ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 19 ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 4 VBar Pak Set Up Power Supply The ADJ VBar contains a automatic voltage switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage this unit can be plugged in anywhere 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 fi
19. lug the fixture in and press the MODE button until either AFXX AJXX or A JF is displayed Press the SET UP button to scroll through the 3 different modes AFXX Color Fade mode there are 16 Color Fade modes to choose from Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the different Auto Fade modes AJXX Color Change mode there are 16 Color Change modes to choose from Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the different Auto Change modes A JF Both Color Fade and Color Change modes running After you have chosen your desired Auto Mode press the SET UP button until SP XX is displayed When this is displayed you can adjust the running speed of your Auto Mode Use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the speed between SP 01 slowest and SP 16 fastest Once you have set your desired running speed press the SET UP button to return to your desired Auto Mode ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 9 VBar Pak ADJ LED RC2 create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs Follow the directions below to set your DMX Mode and address 1 Before connecting to an DMX controller your fixture has different DMX channel modes please select your desired mode by press ing the DMX Mode button then using the or buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel Modes See DMX Mode on page 13 2 After you have selected your mode set the DMX address for the fixtu
20. ours 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 adj 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 ADJ Products LLC PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 2 VBar Pak Mulit Colors Five Operating Modes Electronic Dimming 0 100 Built in Microphone DMX 512 protocol 3 Pin DMX Connection Eight DMX Modes 1 Channel Mode 2 Channel Mode 3 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode 7 Channel Mode amp 8 Channel Mode ADJ LED RC2 Included Power Cord Daisy Chain See page 21 Features VBar Pak The VBar Pak carries a 2 year 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 The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton If th
21. r LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 4 4 Channel Mode If the Red amp Green LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 5 5 Channel Mode If the Red amp Blue LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 6 6 Channel Mode If the Red amp Amber LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 7 7 Channel Mode If the Green amp Blue LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 8 8 Channel Mode SL SA Slave Sound Active This button lets you switch between Slave mode in a Master Slave configuration and Sound Active mode When the fixture is in Sound Active mode use the amp buttons to scroll through the 16 sound active modes To adjust the sound sensi tivity press the SPEED button and use the amp buttons to adjust the senstivity SET ADDRESS Press this button to set the DMX address Press this button first then press the numbers to set the address Example Set DMX Address 1 Press S 0 0 1 Set DMX Address 245 Press S 2 4 5 R G B A Press either one of these buttons and the press the or to adjust the brightness and Use these buttons to adjust the flash rate speed pro gram speed sound sensitivity DMX channel modes and program selection DMX Control Operating through an DMX controller gives the user the freedom to ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 13 VBar Pak Operating Instructions Static Color Mode 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MOD
22. re by pressing the Set Address button When the Set Add ress button is pressed the LED s will flash 2 3 times and all the red LED s will light Use the number buttons to press in your de sired address See SET ADDRESS on page 13 above for exam ples Note When setting the DMX address each time a number is pressed a LED color will glow when you have set the DMX address correctly all LED s will flash 2 3 times 3 Now you may connect the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller Please see pages 15 20 to for a detailed descriptions of the DMX modes values and traits VBar Pak Photometric Chart D40 669 214 102 57 7 39 4 D40 662 243 105 4 62 5 41 1 D40 655 214 94 6 57 1 37 9 D40 389 130 62 3 35 2 23 5 D40 2150 789 388 224 132 6 Q gt x gt o pa o w o a Distance m ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 14 VBar Pak ADJ LED RC2 DMX MODE This button will let you select which DMX mode you want to use Some fixtures will come with different DMX channel modes Press the amp buttons to switch DMX channel modes Please see pages 15 20 for DMX modes values and traits If the Red LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 1 1 Channel Mode If the Green LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 2 2 Channel Mode If the Blue LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 3 3 Channel Mode If the Ambe
23. reserved Information specifications diagrams images and instructions herein are VBar Pak Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY subject to change without notice ADJ Products LLC logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ADJ Products LLC Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged All non ADJ Products LLC brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ADJ Products LLC and all affiliated companies hereby dis claim any and all liabilities for property equipment building and electrical damages injuries to any persons and direct or indi rect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document and or as a result of the improper unsafe unsufficient and negligent assembly installation rigging and operation of this product Europe Energy Saving Notice Energy Saving Matters EuP 2009 125 EC Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment Please turn off all electrical products when they are not in use To avoid power consumption in idle mode disconnect all electrical equipment from power when not in use Thank you
24. s dis played XX represents either on or oFF 2 Press the SET UP button until Stnd is displayed 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to flip the display 180 Operating Modes The VBar has Five operating modes Sound Active mode The unit will react to sound Static Color Mode Choose 1 of 15 colors to remain static Auto Mode There are 3 different Auto Modes to choose from RGBA Dimmer Mode Choose one of the four colors to remain stat ic or adjust the intensity of each color to make your own color DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller DMX Mode Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights The VBar has 8 DMX modes 1 Channel mode 2 Channel mode 3 Channel mode 4 Channel mode 5 Channel mode 6 Channel mode 7 Channel mode amp 8 Channel mode See pages 15 20 for each modes DMX traits 1 This function will allow you to control each individual fixture s traits with a standard DMX 512 controller 2 Torun your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 7 VBar Pak 4 Channel Mode ee ee ee ee 0 255 0 100 0 255 0 100 0 255 0 100 0 255 0 100 VBar P
25. tion affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products LLC 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 maintnance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above ADJ Products LLC 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 ADJ Products LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of ADJ Products LLC All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after August 15 2012 and bear indentifying marks to that effect E ADJ Products LLC 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 ADJ Products LLC in connection with this product including warranties of
26. ure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew ADJ Products LLC www adj com VBar Pak User Manual Page 21 VBar Pak Introduction Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the VBar Pak by ADJ Products LLC Every VBar Pak 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 missing please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer sup port Introduction The ADJ VBar is a DMX intelligent LED bar fixture This fixture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master Slave configuration This wash has five operating modes Sound Active mode Auto Run mode RGBA Dimmer mode Static Color mode and DMX control Customer Support ADJ Products LLC provides a 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 adj com for any comments or sugges tions Service H
27. xtures 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 VBar can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The VBar Pak has 8 DMX channel modes please see pages 7 8 for the different modes The DMX address is set on the back panel of the VBar Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input and data output Figure 1 We recom mend Accu Cable DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard 110 120 Ohm shielded cable This cable may be purchased 2 at almost all pro lighting stores Your cables should i be made with a male and female XLR connector on gy ee either end of the cable Also remember that
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