MONSTER BEAM - Performance Audio
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1. Pin 3 Data True positive ud da La ZZ I Special Note Line Termination Nhen 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 O and interference It is always advisable Z 6 to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX 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 Ground Shield 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Data Compliment signal Data True signal Not Used Do Not Use Not Used Do Not Use ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual2. 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity level The sensitivity level can be adjusted between 0 the lowest and 100 most sensitive 3 Press ENTER to set you desired level DMX State This mode can be used as a precaution mode that in case the DMX signal is lost the operating mode chosen in the setup is the running mode the fixture will go into when the DMX signal is lost You can also set this as the operating mode you would like the unit to return to when power is applied 1 Press the MENU button until DMX State is displayed press ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 9 Monster Beam System Menu ENTER 2 Either Master Slave Blackout or Last State will be dis played Choose an operating mode you would like the unit to start up in when power is applied or the DMX signal is lost e Master Slave If the DMX signal is lost or power is applied the unit will automatically go into Master Slave mode e Blackout If the DMX signal is lost or power is applied the unit will automatically go into stand by mode e Last State If the DMX signal is lost the fixture will stay in the last DMX set up If power is applied and this mode is set the unit will automatically go into the last DMX set up 3 Press ENTER to confirm your desired set up Back Light With this function you can make the back light automatically turn off after one minute 1 Press
3. 9 13 User Instructions 2013 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 Monster Beam Introduction Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Monster Beam by ADJ Products LLC Every Monster Beam 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
4. SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz LEDs 25 x 1W RGBWA LEDs 5 Red 5 Green 5 Blue 5 White amp 5 Amber Power Consumption 40W Beam Angle 29 Degrees Fuse 7Amp Power Cord Daisy Chain 7 Fixtures Max 120V 12 Fixtures Max 230V Weight 8lbs 3 3Kgs Dimensions 12 5 L x 10 W x 8 25 H 213 x 254 x 207mm Colors RGBWA DMX Channels 1 DMX Channel Working Position Any safe working position Warranty 3 Year 1095 days Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a automatic volt age 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 www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 18 ADJ Products LLC Supply ADJ Products LLC World Headquarters 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 ADJ Products LLC Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service adjgroup eu www americandj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99 Follow Us On HOM facebook com americandj twitter com americandj youtube com adjlighting
5. 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 Supply www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 2 Monster Beam 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 Monster Beam Features 25 x 1W LEDs e Color Strobe Effect e Built in Microphone DMX 512 protocol 1 DMX Channel 3 Operating Modes Sound Active Show Mode or DMX Control UC3 Remote Control Compatiable Not Included Power Cord Daisy Chaining See Page 14 Monster Beam Warranty Registration The Monster Beam carries a 3 year 1095 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 yo
6. Page 6 Monster Beam System Menu 001 DMX Address 512 Master Slave Mode Slave Slave 2 Show Mode On Sound State Off MENU 0 Sound Sense 5 100 Master Slave DMX State FE Blackout Last State On Back Light OF Auto Test Fixture Time Firmware Version ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 7 Monster Beam System Menu DMX Address Set the DMX Address 1 Press the MENU button until DMX Addresss is displayed press ENTER 2 X willnow be displayed X represents the displayed address Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired address 3 Press ENTER to confirm and then press and hold the MENU button for at least three seconds to assign Slave Mode This will let you set unit as a master or slave in a master slave configuration Note If the unit is being run as a Stand Alone unit it must be set to Master 1 Press the MENU button until Slave Mode is displayed press ENTER Either Master Slave 1 or Slave 2 will be displayed 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired slave mode is displayed press ENTER to confim NOTE In a Master Slave configuration you can make one fix ture th
7. matter where it is located in the DMX chain Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX Operation The Monster Beam can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Mon ster Beam is a 1 Channel DMX unit The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the Monster Beam Your unit and your DMX controller 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 Figure 1 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 5 Monster Beam 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 8 2 Cold Figure 3 Figure 2 XLR Pin Configuration I I 2 Cold 1 Ground I Pin 1 Ground I Pin 2 Data Compliment negative 1 1 I I I
8. 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 fur ther instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first con tacting customer support Introduction The Monster Beam is part of ADJ s continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures The Monster Beam is a high performance DMX intelligent LED moonflower fixture This unit can be used as a stand alone unit or in a Master Slave config uration The unit has three operating modes sound active show mode or controlled via DMX controller This fixture is a great piece for retail stores displays mood architectural interior and exterior decoration and clubs 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 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 Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire
9. de 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 Monster Beam 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 environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew Monster Beam 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 Monster Beam User Manual Page 14 Monster Beam Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY A ADJ Products LLC hereby warrants to the original purchaser ADJ Products LLC products to be free of manufacturing defec
10. e Master and then set the next fixture to Slave 2 the fixtures will now have contrast movements to each other Show Mode Show modes 0 12 Factory Shows Show mode can run with or without sound active mode Note If the unit is being run as a Stand Alone unit it must first be set to Master under the Slave Mode 1 Press the MENU button until Show Mode is displayed press ENTER 2 Show X will now be displayed X representing a number between 0 12 Programs 1 12 are factory programs while Sh 0 is random mode ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 8 Monster Beam System Menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired show and press ENTER to confirm After pressing ENTER press and hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds to activate Sound State In this mode the unit will run in sound active mode Note If the unit is being run as a Stand Alone unit it must first be set to Master under the Slave Mode 1 Press the MENU button until Sound State is displayed press ENTER 2 Either On or Off will now be displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to toggle between On and Off 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection the press and hold the MENU button to activate Sound Sense In this mode you can adjust the sound sensitivity of the sound active mode 1 Press the MENU button until Sound Sense is displayed press ENTER
11. e XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector all s 2 Sound strobe in all is the output The first unit in the chain master will use the female 3 Sound strobe in color XLR connector only The last unit in the chain will use the male Mode Sound LED OFF Show LED is on XLR connector only For longer cable runs we suggest a termina tor at the last fixture 2 Set the Master unit to the Master setting by pressing the MENU button until Slave Mode is displayed and Press ENTER Use the UP and DOWN button to find Master and then press ENTER Next set the unit to your desired operating mode 3 For the slave units press the MENU button until Slave Mode is displayed and Press ENTER Choose either Slave 1 or Slave 2 and press ENTER See page 8 for more info 4 The slave units will now follow the Master unit ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 12 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 13 Monster Beam 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 After 7 fixtures you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fixtures DO NOT mix fixtures Monster Beam Fuse Replacement Locate and remove the unit s power cord Once the cord has been removed located the fuse holder located insi
12. ed 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 LEDs and lamps e Laser Products 90 Day Limited Warranty L E D Products 3 year 1095 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 Only the L E D s carry a 3 year warranty ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 15 Monster Beam Notes Monster Beam Notes ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 16 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 17 Monster Beam Specifications
13. llows you to create unique 0 7 BLACKOUT programs tailored to your individual needs The Monster Beam has 1 8 27 SHOW 1 e ill all t trol h individual fixture ee see is function will allow you to control each individual fixture s _ traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the et SHOW 68 87 SHOW 4 Elatione Show Designer or the Elatione DMX Operator 2 Torun your fixture in DMX mode set your desired DMX address 88 107 SHOW 5 following the directions on page 8 and the set up specifications 108 127 SHOW 6 that come with your DMX controller 128 147 SHOW 7 3 Plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX 148 167 SHOW 8 controller 168 187 SHOW 9 4 For longer cable runs more than a 100 feet use a terminator on 188 207 SHOW 10 the last fixture 208 227 SHOW 11 228 247 SHOW 12 248 255 RANDOM Master Slave Configuration This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller The units will be Monster Beam UC3 Control sound activated In Master Slave operation one unit will act as the con trolling unit and the others will react to the controlling units programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave Blackout Blackout the unit 1 Using approved DMX data cables daisy chain your units togeth Function Strobe Select Show er via the XLR connector on the rear of the units Remember the 1 Synchronous strobe in 1 12 Mal
14. m Monster Beam User Manual Page 4 Monster Beam Set Up Power Supply The ADJ Products LLC Monster Beam contains a automatic voltage 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 DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal pro tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that trav els from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR ter minals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compli ant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no
15. s 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 merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether express
16. the MENU button until Back Light is displayed press ENTER 2 Either ON or OFF will now be displayed Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select ON to keep the backlight on at all times or OFF to allow the backlight to turn off after 2 minutes Press any button to turn the backlight on again 3 Press ENTER to confirm Auto Test This function will run a self test program 1 Press the MENU button until Auto Test is displayed press ENTER 2 The fixture will now run a self test Press the MENU button to exit ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 10 Monster Beam System Menu Fixture Time With this function you can display the running time of the unit 1 Press the MENU button until Fixture Time is displayed press ENTER 2 The running time of the fixture will now be displayed Press MENU to exit Firmware Version This will display the software ver sion 1 Press the MENU button until Firmware Version is displayed Press the ENTER button and the software vesion will be dis played 2 Press the MENU button to leave this function ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 11 Monster Beam Universal DMX Control Monster Beam DMX Values amp Traits Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a Elatione universal DMX 512 controller to control the chases and patterns SHOWS dimmer and strobe A DMX controller a
17. 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 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 During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power 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 should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 14 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 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 co
18. ts 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 inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Product
19. u must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Please contact ADJ Products LLC customer support for a R A number Monster Beam Installation 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 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Monster Beam User Manual Page 3 Monster Beam 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 Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove
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