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Cleaning
D u e t o f o g r e s i d u e , s m o k e , a n d d u s t c l e a n i n g t h e i n t e r n a l a n d
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).
Trouble Shooting
Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter, with solutions.
Unit not responding to DMX:
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:
Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit. If problems are not resolved, contact
your dealer for service.
*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 10 for cleaning details.
*Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (in-
cluding 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
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibit
marked change in performance.
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
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 com-
pliant. 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 matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
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