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1. 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 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 Suc2. American DJ 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 www americandj com Rev 5 09 User Instructions American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 2 Revo III General Information Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Revo III by American DJ Every Revo III 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 Revo III is a four or ten channel DMX intelligent LED fixture The fixture can operate in three different operating modes stand alone sound active or in a Master Slave configuration The Revo III comes with several built in programs When used as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples linked in a master slave configura tion For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free customer support line to provide help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during
3. 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 Revo III Set Up 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 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 te
4. ge 4 American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 3 DMX 512 Protocol Compatible Four or Ten DMX Channels RGB White 3 Operating Modes Master Slave Stand Alone Sound Active Internal Microphone Digital Display for Address and Function Setting UC3 Controller Not Included 12 Sound Active Shows Power Cord Daisy Chain Revo III Features 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 During operation the housing may become extremely hot Avoid touching the unit with bare hands while in use American DJ will not accept any liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to this unit Revo III Handling Precautions Revo III Warranty Registration The Revo III carries a 3 year 1095 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
5. h as Special Effect Lighting Intelligent 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 Model Revo III Voltage 120v 60Hz or 230v 50Hz Lamp 392 LEDs 140 Red 105 Green 84 Blue and 63 White Power Consumption 50W Fuse 7A 120v amp 230v Power Cord Daisy Chain 12 Fixtures Max Dimensions 12 3 L x 12 W x 13 14 H 312mm x 306mm x 334mm Weight 9 5 Lbs 4 4 kgs Colors RGB White Duty Cycle None DMX 4 or 10 DMX Channels Sound Active Yes Working Position Any Safe Secure Position Warranty 3 Year 1095 days Voltage is preset at the factory and is not user selectable American DJ Supply American DJ World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 725 6100 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
6. ia the XLR connector on the rear of the units Remem ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output 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 For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture 2 On the Master unit find your desired show and set that show by pressiing the ENTER button 3 On the slave units tap the MENU button until SLND is dis played and Press ENTER 4 The slave units will now follow the Master unit 5 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functions including blackout First unplug the power The fuse holder is located next to the power cord Using a flat head screw driver unscrew the fuse holder Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one Revo III Power Cord Daisy Chain With this feature you can connect the fixtures to one another using the IEC input and output sockets The quantity that can be connected is 12 fixtures maximum After 12 fixtures you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fixtures DO NOT mix fixtures American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 13 American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 14 Revo III DMX Traits Revo III Cleaning Revo III Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Listed belo
7. inals 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 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 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 The Revo III can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Revo III can be a four or ten channel DMX unit The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the side panel of the unit Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connec tor for data input and data output Figure 1 If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard two conductor Revo III Set Up Figure 1 shielded cable This cable may be purchased at
8. ion of the DMX traits 2 To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures on pages 5 7 as well as the set up specifications that are included with your DMX controller 3 Use the controller s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits 4 This will allow you to create your own programs 5 Follow the instruction on page 8 to set the DMX address 6 For longer cable runs more than a 100 feet use a terminator on the last fixture 7 For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included with your DMX controller Stand Alone Operation Sound Active Show Mode This mode allows a single unit or several units linked together to run to the beat of the music 1 Tap the MENU button until SHOW is displayed and press ENTER 2 Tap the UP or DOWN buttonS until you find your desired show Revo III Operation Revo III Operation Revo III Fuse Replacement and press ENTER 3 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functions including blackout Master Slave Operation Sound Active This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller The units will be sound activated In Master Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave 1 Using standard XLR microphone cables daisy chain your units together v
9. ning time of the unit Press MENU Revo III System Menu to exit VER Use this function to display the Software version of the unit 1 Tap the either the MENU button until VER is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show the software version Revo III System Menu American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 11 American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 12 Operating Modes The Revo III can operate in three different modes This next section will detail the differences in the oper ating modes Stand alone mode The unit will react to sound chasing through the built in programs Master Slave mode You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to get a synchronized light show without the need of an external controller The units will react to sound chasing through the several built in programs DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the Elation Show Designer Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a Elation universal DMX 512 controller to control the chases and patterns dimmer and strobe A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs 1 The Revo III has four DMX channel mode and a 10 DMX chan nel mode To set the channel mode see page 8 See page 13 for detailed descript
10. ries 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 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 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
11. rminator 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 American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 7 American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 8 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin 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 char
12. se Mode Strobe Sound LED off Chase LED ON American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 15 Revo III Warranty Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Revo III Specifications 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 accesso
13. 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 Revo III General Instructions American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 6 American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 5 Power Supply Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ Revo III The American DJ Revo III is available in a 120v and 220v version Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue you should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you fixture Also be sure to only use the included I E C power cable supplied with the unit this cable matches the voltage and current requirements of the unit 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 between 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 term
14. t 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 Revo III Set Up Revo III System Menu ADDR DMX Address Setting 1 Tap the either the MENU UP or DOWN buttons until ADDR is displayed press ENTER 2 1 will now be displayed and flashing Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired address Press ENTER to set your desired DMX address CHND This will let you switch between 4 Channel DMX mode and 10 Channel DMX mode 1 Tap the either the MENU button until CHND is displayed press ENTER Either 4CH or 10CH will be displayed 2 Tap the UP or DOWN buttons to choose your desired DMX mode and press ENTER to confim and exit SLND This will let you set unit as a master or slave in a master slave configuration 1 Tap the either the MENU button until SLND is displayed press ENTER MSTR SL 1 or SL 2 will be displayed 2 Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired setting is displayed press ENTER to confim and exit SHOW in this mode the unit will run in sound active show mode 1 Tap the either the MENU button until SHOW is displayed press ENTER 2 Tap the UP or DOWN but
15. tons to scroll through 12 sound active shows 3 Select your desired chase by pressing the ENTER button to confirm and exit American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 10 American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Page 9 BLND Blackout or Stand by mode 1 Tap the either the MENU button until BLND is displayed press ENTER Either Yes or No will be displayed 2 To activate Blackout tap the UP or DOWN buttons until Yes is displayed press ENTER to confim and exit The fixture will now be in Blackout mode To deactivate Blackout mode select No and press Enter LED With this function you can switch the lamp on or off via the control board 1 Tap the either the MENU button until LED is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show either ON or OFF Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select ON to switch on the LED or OFF to switch off the LED 3 Press ENTER to confirm and exit I DSP This function will reverse the display 180 1 Tap the either the MENU button until I DSP is displayed press ENTER 2 Press the UP button to select DSP i to activate this function or I DSP to deactivate this function 3 Press ENTER to confirm FHRS With this function you can display the running time of the unit 1 Tap the either the MENU button until FHRS is displayed press ENTER 2 The display shows the run
16. 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 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 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 14 for cleaning details Heat This fixture should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance B The appliance has been exposed to rain or water C The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance Revo III Safety Precautions American DJ www americandj com Revo III Instruction Manual Pa
17. w are a few common problems that you may encounter with solutions No light output from the unit 1 Be sure you have connected your unit into a standard 120v wall outlet 2 Be sure the external fuse has not blown The fuse is located on the rear panel of the unit 3 Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated Unit does not respond to sound 1 Low frequencies bass should cause the unit to react to sound Tapping on the microphone quiet or high pitched sounds may not activate the unit Fixture Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates I e smoke fog residue dust dew In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity and crisp output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out side casing 2 Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill 3 Clean the external optics and mirror with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days 4 Clean the internal optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 30 60 days 5 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Revo III UC3 Control Blackout Blackout the unit Function Strobe 1 Strobe in white color 2 Sound strobe Chase 12 cha
18. 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 Warning This may cause severe eye damage Avoid looking directly into the light source at all times WARNING Due to the magnifying type lens please keep the lens out of contact with direct sunlight Direct sunlight can cause heat to build up inside of the unit which will seriously damage unit For Your Own Personal Safety Please Read and Understand This Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate This Unit 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 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 Disconnect from main power before making any
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