American DJ Onyx II User's Manual
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1. 6 6 ec ec 39 1 Ground 7 cc cc 64 8 e 1 28 1 4 16 64256 9 256 10 is not used in DMX operation but is used to select Master Slave operation OAmerican DY Los Angeles CA 90058 USA www americandj com Onyx IIM page 4 DMX 512 Traits The Onyx II uses two DMX channels to operate proper ly Channel one 1 controls the Gobo Color combination wheel and channel two 2 controls the mirror rotation Use the chart on left for cus tom programming m OAmerican DY Los Angeles CA 90058 USA www americandj com Onyx IIM page 52. ONYX II w DMX 512 PROTOCOL L_i NMK eA EB L_E FOR SYNCHRONIZING HALOGEN LAMP WARNING This fixture is fitted with a halogen lamp which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled Never touch the lamp with bare fingers as the oil from your hands will shorten the lamp life Also never move fixture until lamp has had ample time to Duty Cycle 30 min ON 10 min OFF cool Remember lamps are not covered Gobos 16 Plus Spot fixed under warranty conditions Colors 11 4 Split 1 Multi Color Working Position Any safe position Cooling Fan Cooled INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this fine American DJe product For your convenience this lighting effect has been lamped and tested at American DJe The ONYX II is ready to be used attaching the hanging bracket is the only assembly required Please read the following instructions before attempting to install or use your new unit FEATURES The Onyx II is a super DMX 512 moonflower effects It features a single color gobo wheel with 10 single color 4 two colored and 1 multi colored gobos plus a white spot for a total of 16 The Onyx II can run in Master Slave mode or by DMX via XLR connections on the rear of the unit In master slave mode the Onyx llm will run through it s several programs The unit includes an internal microphone for sound activation The Onyx II comes with a hanging bracket and is fan cooled
3. The Onyx II is compact and light weight making it great for mobile DJ s and bands The Onyx IIM may be controlled by an optional sold separately ONYX II C Controller controls black out only This unit may also be controlled by a standard DMX controller such as the American DJe Show Designer OAmerican DY Los Angeles CA 90058 USA www americandj com Onyx IIM page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stand Alone A This function is used when use only one unit or running more than one unit as an individual B Set 1 and 10 on the dip switch to the on position see Master Head 1 on page 3 C Plug the unit in the unit will react to sound via its own internal microphone D Adjust knob on rear of unit for desired music sensitivity Master Slave Operation U gt D n mM This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together In this mode the units will react to sound via the master units built in internal microphone C The units will also run to the several preprogrammed chases Use XLR cables to daisy chain the fixtures together Remembering the female XLR is the out put and the male XLR is the input Be sure to follow the chart on page 3 For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture Universal DMX Control 1 a two 6 7 This function allows you to us a standard DMX controller such as the American DJ Show Designer The use of a DMX controller will allow you to c
4. service contact OAmerican DY Los Angeles CA 90058 USA www americandj com Onyx IIM page 2 Fixture Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and external 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 2 Use a brush to wipe down the fan grill and remove as much built up as possible 3 Clean the external optics 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 in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew The following chart details the OYNX II dip switch setting for up to 16 fixtures in a Master Slave mode DIP SWITCH SETTINGS FOR SOUND ACTIVE MODE MASTER SLAVE Master Head 1 HEAD 11 OAmerican DY Los Angeles CA 90058 USA www americandj com Onyx IIM page 3 The following chart details the ONYX II dip switch setting for up to 16 fixtures in DMX Mode DIP SWITCH SETTINGS FOR DMX OPERATION First 16 Units HEAD 6 mabe 345 6 7 8 9 10 HEAD 11 Each above has an ADDRESS based on binary PIN CONFIGURATION DMX CHANNEL code 2 8 32 128 1 ADDRESS is 1 2 ADDRESS is 2 XLR MALE SOCKET Data 2 soas ON OA a xs a ae Fs 123 4567 8 9 10 5 tc e 1
5. ustomize the use of fixtures allowing you independent control of the colors speed and the ability to black out This will allow you to create your own programs or use your fixtures as spot lights The Onyxil is a DMX two channel fixture channel one controls the color and shutter channel two controls the mirror movement When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation follow the dip switch settings on page 3 If starting at a higher DMX channel follow the standard DMX Binary Code for 2 channel unit For help running in DMX operation consult the manual that comes with your DMX controller For longer cable runs we suggest using a terminator on the last fixture The 1 4 phone plug on the unit is for the optional Onyxll C Do not attempt to connect an audio signal this jack this will damage the PC board and void your manufactures warranty Lamp Replacement Caution Never open the unit when in use Always disconnect the main power before attempting to replace the lamp Remember always replace with the same type lamp and fuse moUQdW D Be sure to follow the proper procedures when handling halogen bulbs Loosen the screw on trap door located on top of the unit Remove the trap door Remove and replace the bulb Reassemble The American DJ Onyx II comes with a one 1 year limited warranty We recommend filling out the warranty registration card that came with your fixture to validate your warranty For
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