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1. ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 6 Dotz TPar System System Menu Built In Programs Blackout STATIC COLOR Red Green Blue Y ellow Cyan Purple White CL RGB Flash00 99 Flash speed adjustable DREAM Seven color dreaming Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable METEOR Seven color flow Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FADE Seven color fade Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable CHANGE Seven color change Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FLOW I Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FLOW 2 Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FLOW 3 Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FLOW 4 Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FLOW 5 Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FLOW 6 Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FLOW 7 Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable FLOW 8 Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable Cl RGB C2 RGB FLOW 9 Seven color chase Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable C1 RGB C2 RGB ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 7 Dotz TPar System The LCD backlight will shut off after 30 seconds to
2. Rev 2 15 User Instructions 2015 ADJ Products LLC all rights reserved Information specifications diagrams images and instructions herein are 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 T
3. LLC Service Department at 800 322 6337 Send the pro duct 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 instru ment 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 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 inspection 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 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 materi
4. left side of the bar Press the pedal for more then 3 seconds to de activate light 2 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 12 Dotz TPar System Dotz RF Remote The Dotz RF remote has many different functions and allows you to control your Dotz TPar System from long distance The remote can control your system up to 25 meters To use the remote you must first activate the fixtures receiver to activate the receiver please see the instructions on page 11 BLACKOUT Pressing this button will blackout the fixture FADE This button will activate the color fade program COLOR This button will activate the static color mode Use the and buttons to scroll through the colors and find your desired color PROGRAMS This button will activate the built in programs mode Use the and buttons to scroll through programs 2 14 to find your desired program LIGHT 1 ON This button will activate any light that is installed on the top of the bar and connected to the first light connection right side of the bar LIGHT 1 OFF This button will deactivate any light that is installed on the top of the bar and connected to the first light connection right side of the bar LIGHT 2 ON This button will activate any light that is installed on the top of the bar and connected to the second light connection left side of the bar LIGHT 2 OFF This button will deactivate any light that
5. 9 Channel Mode Dotz TPar System COLOR MACROS amp PROGRAMS 224 231 COLOR FLOW 8 232 239 COLOR FLOW 9 SOUND ACTIVE MASTER DIMMER PROGRAM SPEED SOUND SENSITIVITY MASTER DIMMER 0 100 PROGRAM SPEED SLOW FAST STROBING SLOW FAST DIMMER CURVES STANDARD STAGE TV ARCHITECTURAL THEATER DEFAULT TO UNIT CURVE SETTING LIGHT 1 IF APPICABLE LIGHT 1 OFF LIGHT 1 ON LIGHT 2 IF APPICABLE LIGHT 2 OFF LIGHT 2 ON When Channel 4 is being used between the values of 16 135 Channel 5 will control the dimming When Channel 4 is being used between the values of 136 239 Channel 5 will control the speed of the programs When Channel 4 is being used between the values of 240 255 Channel 5 will control sound sensitivity If extra lights are attached to the top of the bar Channels 8 amp 9 will control the lights ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 16 Dotz TPar System Channel Value 1 2 0 255 3 0 255 4 0 255 5 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 ADJ Products LLC www adj com 12 Channel Mode RED 1 0 100 GREEN 1 0 100 BLUE 1 0 100 RED 2 0 100 GREEN 2 0 100 BLUE 2 0 100 RED 3 0 100 GREEN 3 0 100 BLUE 3 0 100 RED 4 0 100 GREEN 4 0 100 BLUE 4 0 100 Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 17 Dotz TPar System 18 Channel Mode Dotz TPar System 18 Cha
6. Off or On will be displayed Off the unit will illumi nate left to right and On the unit will illuminate right to left Use the UP and DOWN buttons to find your desired mode and press ENTER RF Active This menu will let you activate the RF remote control 1 Press the MENU button until RF Active is displayed press ENTER 2 Either On or Off will be displayed use the UP or DOWN buttons to activate On or deactivate Off the remote Press ENTER to confirm ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 10 Dotz TPar System Universal DMX Control 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 The Dotz TPar System has 5 DMX channel modes a 3 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode 9 Channel Mode 12 Channel Mode amp 18 Channel Mode See pages 14 20 for the DMX channel modes and traits 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 Torun your fixture in DMX mode follow directions on page 8 to set your DMX address and DMX Channel mode 3 Plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller 4 For longer cable runs more than a 100 feet
7. end to the rear of the Dotz TPar System bar To activate the Foot Controller press any pedal once To deactivate the Foot Controller press the Blackout and Program pedals at the same time BLACKOUT Pressing this button will blackout the fixture Press the pedal for more then 3 seconds to activate Full On MODE This pedal selects and activates the 3 different operating modes Press the pedal for more then 3 seconds to activate Full On e Press the MODE pedal and the Red LED lights up you are Static Color mode Use the UP and DOWN pedals to scroll through the 7 different colors e Press the MODE pedal and the Green LED lights up you are in Sound Active mode Adjust the sound sensitivity using the knob on the rear panel of the foot controller e Press the MODE pedal and the Yellow LED lights up you are in the Built In Programs mode Use the UP and DOWN pedals to scroll through the 14 different programs Refer to the chart on page 7 for the programs UP This pedal works in conjunction with the MODE pedal it lets you scroll through the static colors and built in programs Press the UP pedal for more then 3 seconds to activate connected light 1 right side of the bar Press the pedal for more then 3 seconds to deacti vate light 1 DOWN This pedal works in conjunction with the MODE pedal it lets you scroll through the static colors and built in programs Press the DOWN pedal for more then 3 seconds to activate connected light 2
8. is installed on the top of the bar and connected to the second light connection left side of the bar SOUND ACTIVE This button activates sound active mode AUTO RUN This button will run an automatic program Use the and buttons to adjust the speed of the auto run GG II and Use these buttons to adjust the speed of the Auto Run scroll through the built in programs and scroll through the static col ors ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 13 Dotz TPar System 3 Channel Mode Channel _ Value Function 1 RED 0 255 0 100 Dotz TPar System GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 5 Channel Mode Function RED 0 100 Dotz TPar System LIGHT 1 Installed on top of the bar OFF ON LIGHT 2 Installed on top of the bar OFF ON ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 14 Channel Value 1 0 255 9 Channel Mode RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 COLOR MACROS 8 PROGRAMS NO FUNCTION RED GREEN BLUE RED 8 GREEN GREEN amp BLUE RED 8 BLUE RED GREEN amp BLUE COLOR 1 COLOR 2 COLOR 3 COLOR 4 COLOR 5 COLOR 6 COLOR 7 COLOR 8 COLOR FADE 1 COLOR SNAKE COLOR FADE 2 COLOR CHANGE COLOR FLOW 1 COLOR FLOW 2 COLOR FLOW 3 COLOR FLOW 4 COLOR FLOW 5 COLOR FLOW 6 COLOR FLOW 7 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 15
9. use a terminator on the last fixture Dotz TPar System Master Slave Configuration Master Slave Operation 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 approved DMX data cables daisy chain your units together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units Remember 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 termina tor at the last fixture 2 On the Master unit designate the unit as a Master unit following the instructions on page 10 Then set your desired operating mode 3 On the slave units press the MODE button until Slave Mode is displayed 4 The slave units will now follow the Master unit ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 11 Dotz TPar System Foot Controller The Foot Controller has 4 different functions To control your fix ture you must connect the foot controller using the provided cable Set the Dotz TPar System to its Slave setting Connect one end of the cable to the foot controller and the other
10. visit us on the web at www adj 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 supportQamericandj 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 ADJ Products LLC PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 2 Dotz TPar System General Instructions To optimize the performance of this product please read these operat ing 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 Dotz TPar System Features e 4 x COB LED Par Wash Fixtures 1 x Foot Controller 1 x Lighting Stand 1 x RF Remote Control 1 x Stand Bag 1 x Soft Case for Lighting System e RGB Color Mixing Strobing e Electronic Dimming 0 100 e Built in Microphone e DMX 512 protocol e Five DMX Modes 3 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode 9 Chan
11. written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS 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 Laser Products 90 Day Limited Warranty 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 Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 24 Dotz TPar System Notes ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 25 Dotz TPar System Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz LEDs Each Par contains a 30W COB TRI LED Power Consumption 144W Total All LED s Full Beam Angle 90 Degrees Includes 25 Degree Lens Fuse 3Amp 120V 2Amp 240V Power Cord Daisy Chain 4 Fixtures Max 120V 9 Fixtures Max 230V Weight 35lbs 16Kgs Dimensions 39 5 L x 12 75 W x 3 25 H 1000 x 320 x 82mm Colors RGB Color Mixing DMX Channels 3 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode 9 Channel Mode 12 Channel Mode amp 18 Channel Mode Any safe working position 2 Year 730 days Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a automatic volt age switc
12. al 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 AI products covered by this warranty were manufactured after August 15 2012 and bear indentifying marks to that effect 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 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
13. bar The power sockets are located on the right side and left side The middle power socket is for power cord daisy chaining Do not use the middle power socket to power your added lights To add the lights onto the top is a simple process Make sure your T bar is set up on the stand correctly and is secure Follow the instruc tions below 1 Start by unscrewing the black knob that is attached to the bolt 2 Attach the lighting effect to the bolt using the lighting effects con nected bracket 3 After you have set the bracket onto the bolt screw the black knob and secure the knob tightly See the sample pictures below 4 Plug the mounted lights into their respective power jacks ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 22 Dotz TPar System Fuse Replacement Locate and remove the unit s power cord Once the cord has been removed located the fuse holder located inside the power socket Insert a flat head screw driver into the power socket and gently pry out the fuse holder Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one The fuse holder has a built in socket for a spare fuse be sure not to confuse the spare fuse with active fuse Dotz TPar System Cleaning 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 a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing Cleaning frequency depends on the envi
14. h which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source Working Position Warranty 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 www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 26 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 Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands serviceQadjgroup eu www adj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99 Follow Us On AE facebook com americandj twitter com americandj youtube com adjlighting
15. hank you Dotz TPar System Introduction Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Dotz TPar System by ADJ Products LLC Every Dotz TPar System has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during ship ping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your fix ture 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 support Introduction The Dotz TPar System is part of ADJ s continuing pur suit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures The Dotz TPar System is a high performance DMX intelligent moving head LED fixture This fixture is 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 This fixture is suitable for theaters studios retail stores and other similar locations Customer Support ADJ Products LLC provides a toll free cus tomer 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
16. l the dimming When Channel 13 is being used between the values of 136 239 Channel 14 will control the speed of the programs When Channel 13 is being used between the values of 240 255 Channel 14 will control sound sensitivity If extra lights are attached to the top of the bar Channels 17 8 18 will control the lights ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 20 Dotz TPar System Photometrics Beam angle 25 Field angle 35 Intensity LUX Red LEDs 2400 749 360 206 138 GreenLEDs 2760 904 427 249 161 Blue LEDs 4130 1357 646 96 246 Full LEDs 8650 2680 1345 372 506 Beam opening m 0 1 2 3 4 5 25 Diameter m 0 65 1 08 1 83 1 97 2 41 35 Diameter m 0 83 1 45 2 10 2 70 3 35 Dotz TPar System Power Cord Daisy Chaining 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 7 fixtures maximum for 120V and 14 fixtures maxi mum for 230V After the maximum fixtures has been reached you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fix tures DO NOT mix fixtures ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 21 Dotz TPar System Alternate Lighting Installation A special feature that this system has is that you are able to mount two light effects on top of the T bar You are then able to power those lights by plugging the power cords directly into the
17. ment negative 1 1 Pin 3 Data True positive EE EEE E EEE EEE EE EEE 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 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 e and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture Figure 4 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 standard 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 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
18. nel Mode 12 Channel Mode amp 18 Channel Mode 4 Operating Modes Sound Active Auto Run Built In Programs or DMX Control e Power Cord Daisy Chaining See Page 21 Dotz TPar System Warranty Registration The Dotz TPar System carries a 2 year 730 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and warranty 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 number If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Please contact ADJ Products LLC customer support for a R A number ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 3 Dotz TPar System 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 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 e Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the cover under any conditions There are no u
19. nnel Mode Channel Value Function Function eei 0 255 0 100 COLOR 2 0 255 0 100 COLOR 4 BLUE 1 COLOR 5 0 255 0 100 COLOR 6 RED 2 COLOR 7 0 255 0 100 COLOR 8 GREEN 2 COLOR FADE 1 0 255 0 100 COLOR SNAKE BLUE 2 COLOR FADE 2 0 255 0 100 COLOR CHANGE 7 PPa RED 3 COLOR FLOW 1 0 255 0 100 COLOR FLOW 2 Ee GREEN 3 COLOR FLOW 3 0 255 0 100 COLOR FLOW 4 0 255 0 100 COLOR FLOW 6 0 255 0 100 COLOR FLOW 7 0 255 0 100 COLOR FLOW 9 12 PPR BLUE 4 SOUND ACTIVE 0 255 0 100 14 MASTER DIMMER PROGRAM SPEED 13 COLOR MACROS 8 PROGRAMS SOUND SENSITIVITY NO FUNCTION 0 255 MASTER DIMMER 0 100 0 255 0 2 RED PROGRAM SPEED SLOW FAST GREEN 55 SOUND SENSITIVITY LEAST MOST BLUE 15 STROBING RED amp GREEN 0 258 SLOW FAST GREEN amp BLUE 16 DIMMER CURVES RED amp BLUE 0 41 STANDARD RED GREEN amp BLUE 42 84 STAGE COLOR 1 85 127 TV ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 18 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 19 Dotz TPar System 18 Channel Mode hannel Value 16 DIMMER d dg dea 128 170 ARCHITECTURAL 171 213 THEATER 214 255 DEFAULT TO UNIT CURVE SETTING LIGHT 1 IF APPICABLE LIGHT 1 OFF LIGHT 1 ON LIGHT 2 IF APPICABLE LIGHT 2 OFF LIGHT 2 ON 128 255 18 0 127 128 255 When Channel 13 is being used between the values of 16 135 Channel 14 will contro
20. o matter where it is located in the DMX chain Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX Operation The Dotz TPar System can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Dotz TPar System has 5 DMX Channel Modes The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the Dotz TPar System Your unit and your DMX con troller 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 cable 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 l Figure 1 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 5 Dotz TPar System 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 COMMON DMX512 OUT DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR DMX 3 PIN XLR XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket 1 Ground E 2 Cold Figure 3 Figure 2 XLR Pin Configuration 1 2 Cold I d 1 Ground i Pin 1 Ground 1 s s I Pin 2 Data Compli
21. relight the background press the MODE button for 5 seconds System Menu DMX Mode Set the DMX Address and DMX Channel Mode 1 Press the MENU button until DMX Mode and underneath ADDR XXX and CH XX is displayed press ENTER 2 XXX will now begin to flash use the UP and DOWN buttons to find your desired DMX address then press ENTER 3 XX will now begin to flash use the UP and DOWN buttons to find your desired DMX Channel mode then press ENTER Slave Mode This will let you set your unit as a slave in a master slave configuration 1 Press the MENU button until Slave Mode is displayed Your unit will now follow the Master Sound Mode In this mode the unit will run in sound active mode 1 Press the MENU button until Sound Mode is displayed 2 Press ENTER to adjust your sound sensitivity When you press ENTER the number next to Sens will begin to flash use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity Once you found your desired sensitivity press ENTER to confirm 3 When you press ENTER the number next to FQN will begin to flash use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the amount of times you would like the program to cycle before changing to the next program Press ENTER to confirm ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 8 Dotz TPar System System Menu Auto Run 1 Press the MENU button until Auto Run is displa
22. ronment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew Dotz TPar System Troubleshooting 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 ADJ Products LLC for service 1 800 322 6337 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 23 Dotz TPar System Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY 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 For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number RA before sending back the product please contact ADJ Products
23. ser serviceable parts inside e Never operate this unit when it s cover is removed Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack e 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 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 e Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 23 for cleaning details e 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 e 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 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 4 Dotz TPar S
24. yed and FQN XX will be displayed underneath XX representing the the number displayed 2 Press ENTER and the number will begin to flash use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the amount of times you would like the program to cycle before changing to the next program Press ENTER to confirm Built In Programs See the chart on page 7 to find your desired program Built In Programs will not be dis played one of the programs listed on page 7 will 1 Press the MENU button until one of the Programs on page 7 is displayed The displayed program depends on the last pro gram you had set the unit to 2 Press ENTER to move through the various adjustments of each program and use the UP and DOWN button to make adjust ments Dim Curve This setting will let you select your desired dimming curve 1 Press the MENU button until Dim Curve is displayed press ENTER 2 1 of 5 dimming curve settings will be displayed Standard Stage TV Architectural or Theatre Use the UP and DOWM but tons to select your desired dimming curve and press ENTER to confirm ADJ Products LLC www adj com Dotz TPar System User Manual Page 9 Dotz TPar System System Menu Pixel Flip In this mode you adjust the unit so that the LEDs in DMX mode will illuminate at your desired starting point The unit can start at either the left or the right 1 Press the MENU button until Pixel Flip is displayed press ENTER 2 Either
25. ystem Set Up Power Supply The ADJ Dotz TPar System contains a automatic volt age switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into a power source With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage this unit can be plugged in anywhere Always use the PowerCon cord that came with the unit 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 n

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