LED Vision

Introduction
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the LED Vision by American
DJ. Every LED Vision 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 support.
Introduction: The LED Vision is part of American DJs continuing
pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The LED Vision is a bright DMX intelligent LED special effects fixture. The LED Vision can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master/ Slave configuration. The unit can also be controlled via DMX controller. This fixture has five operating modes: Program mode, Sound Active mode, Auto mode, and DMX control mode.
Customer Support: American DJ 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.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Middle european Time. Voice: 0031455468531 Fax: 0031455468599 E-mail: service@americandj.eu
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

User Instructions

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attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact American DJ. PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

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General Instructions

Safety Precautions
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. LED Vision Mulit-Colors Five Operating Modes Two Sound Active Modes Built in Microphone DMX-512 protocol Two DMX Channel Mode (7 or 12 DMX Channels) Features
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 voltage 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 the cover under any conditions. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Never operate this unit when its cover is removed. 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. 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 units main power. 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 the point they exit from the unit. Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. See page 11 for cleaning details. Heat -The appliance 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. 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.

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Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ LED Vision. The American DJ LED Vision is available in a 120v and 220v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you fixture.

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 connect the cables shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLRs outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

COMMON DMX + DMX SOUND

DMX512 DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal proSOUND REMOTE CONTROL INPUT INPUT OUTPUT
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):
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 travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR terminals 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 compliDMX512 ant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX+,DMX-,COMMON 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 COMMON address DMX + of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 DMX512 OUT 3-PIN XLR DMX to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

POWER 3

DMX512 OUT 3-PIN XLR
REMOTE CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512 IN 3-PIN XLR

REMOTE CONTROL INPUT INPUT OUTPUT

Figure 2

Termination redu avoids signal tra and interference. to connect a DMX 120 Ohm 1/4 W) and PIN 3 (DMX

INPUT XLR Male Socket

XLR Female Socket 2 Cold 1 Ground

XLR Pin Configuration

1 Ground

2 Cold

Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

Figure 3

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 connected 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
Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are
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.

Figure 4

The LED Vision can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The LED Vision can be or seven or a twelve channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the LED Vision. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure 1). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all pro 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 can not be split.
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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 Data Compliment (- signal) Data True (+ signal) Not Used Not Used

3-Pin XLR Female (Out)

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3

5-Pin XLR Male (In)

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Do Not Use Do Not Use
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Operating Instructions

You can use the LED Vision in either a stand alone mode or a master/ slave configuration, there are 5 modes to choose from:

Operating Modes:

6. Please see pages 9-10 for DMX values and traits. In this mode the LED Vision will react to sound, and chase through the different colors patterns. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 3-So is displayed.

Sound Active Mode:

Master-Slave Operation:
This function will allows you to link units together to run in a MasterSlave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units built-in programs. 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 microphone cables to link your units together. Remember that 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. 2. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode and connect the Slave unit or units. They will now follow the Master unit.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 4.XX is displayed. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to choose one of the 40 different programs. In this mode the unit will rotate through the different programs and you are able to adjust the speed of the program. 1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 5.XX is displayed. you are able to adjust the speed by pressing either the UP or DOWN buttons. Choose between 1-16, one being the slowest, 16 being the fastest. Select the color design that you want to project. 1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 6.XX is displayed. Press either the UP or DOWN to choose one of 36 color patterns.

Auto Mode:

Auto Mode with Speed Adjustment:
There are two DMX Modes to choose from. One mode is a 7 Channel Mode, and the other is a 12 Channel Mode. Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. 1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the Elation DMX Controller. 2. The LED Vision uses either a seven DMX channel mode or 12 DMX channel mode to operate. 3. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller. 4. To run the 12 Channel Mode, press the left (MODE) button until 1001 is displayed. This is the DMX addressing for the 12 Channel Mode. 5. To run the 7 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until 2001 is displayed. This is the DMX addressing for the 7 Channel Mode.

DMX Mode:

Macro Mode:
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Channel 5

Value 0 - - - 255
7 Channel DMX Values and Functions

Function

Channel 11 12
Value 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 255
12 Channel DMX Values and Functions
RED 0% 100% GREEN 0% 100% BLUE 0% 100% NOTHING COLOR MACRO STROBING/SPEED CONTROL STATIC STROBING/AUTO MODESPEED SLOW FAST AUTO MODE AUTO MIX USING CHANNELS 1, 2, & BUILT IN COLOR PATTERNS SOUND ACTIVE FLASH SOUND ACTIVE DIMMING 0% - 100%
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%

0 - - - - 255

6 0-- - - 0 - 255
Channel 1, 2, and 3 will not work, when Channel 4 is being used. When using Channel 6, Channel 5 will control the speed of the color changing.
Note: Red/Green/Blue 1, Red/Green/Blue 2, Red/Green/Blue 3, and Red/Green/Blue 4, refer to sections of the LED Vision.
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Trouble Shooting

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 American DJ for service. LED Vision Cleaning

Model: LED Vision

SPECIFICATIONS: LEDs: Working Position: Voltage: Power Consumption: Fuse: Weight: Dimensions: Colors: DMX Channels:

Specifications

26 LEDs Any safe working position

100v ~ 240v

20W 115V 2Amp/250V 1Amp 6.5lbs./ 3.0Kgs. 11.5 (L) x 8.5 (W) x 7.0 (H) 292 (L) x 216 (W) x 178 (H) mm RGB Color Mixing 7 & 12 DMX Channels
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. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days. 3. Always be sure 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).
Please Note: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice.
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