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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Limited Warranty (USA Only) Warranty Registration | Features Safety Guidelines Overview Installation Control Panel System Menu DMX Setup DMX Traits Color Macros Chart Dim Modes Daisy Chain Power Linking | Cleaning and Maintenance Dimensional Drawings Specifications Accessory and Ordering Information...
Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support. Introduction: The ADJ Encore LP18IP is a DMX intelligent, heavy duty Par. To optimize the perfor- mance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY) 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.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION The Encore LP18IP carries a 2 year limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre- paid and accompanied by a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly writ- ten on the outside of the return package.
THIS FIXTURE IS COMPOSED OF SOPHISTICATED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. TO GUARANTEE SMOOTH OPERATION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL. ADJ PRODUCTS, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY AND/OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE MISUSE OF THIS FIXTURE DUE TO THE DISREGARD OF THE INFORMATION PRINTED IN THIS MANUAL.
INSTALLATION FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING Keep fixture minimum 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from flammable materials and/or pyrotech- nics. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A qualified electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations. USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING FIXTURES OF OTHER MODEL TYPES, AS THE POWER CONSUMPTION OF OTHER MODEL FIXTURES MAY EXCEED THE MAX POWER OUTPUT ON THIS FIXTURE.
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INSTALLATION CLAMP INSTALLATION This fixture features a mounting point on the yoke for the attachment of an Omega bracket and mounting clamp. There is also a safety cable loop located on the rear of the fixture near the display screen (see the illustration below). When mounting the fixture to a truss or any other suspended or overhead installation, be sure to secure appropriately rated clamps and Omega brackets (not includ- ed) to the yoke, and attach a separate SAFETY CABLE of the appropriate weight rating to the safety cable loop.
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LEDs. This issue is not unique to ADJ lighting fixtures; it is a common issue with lighting fixtures from all manufacturers. Although there is no true way to fully prevent this issue from happening, the guide- lines below can reduce the risk of any potential damage if followed.
CONTROL PANEL The fixture includes an easy to navigate system menu control panel display where all necessary set- tings and adjustments are made. (See image below) • MODE: Cycles through the main menu options and/or return to previous menu without making changes.
SYSTEM MENU 001 - 512 Address Set DMX address of the unit. Set DMX channel mode. Ch. Mode 10ch 13ch DMX SET 16ch Unit holds last setting if Hold DMX signal is lost. Unit goes to standby mode Blackout No DMX if DMX signal is lost.
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SYSTEM MENU Red 000 - 255 Green 000 - 255 Calibrat Blue 000 - 255 PERSONALITY Passcode = Service Lime 000 - 255 (continued) Yes / No S. Update Restore: Pass- Restore the unit to factory Yes / No code = 011 settings.
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SYSTEM MENU Green Displays current DMX values DMX Values for each DMX channel. INFO (contin- ued) AutoProg Displays current software SoftVers x.xx version.
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. Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):The Encore LP18IP can be con- trolled via DMX-512 protocol, and features multiple DMX channel modes. Your unit and your DMX controller require either a 3-pin (for EU markets) or 5-pin (for US markets) XLR connector for data input and data output.
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DMX SETUP DMX ADDRESSING All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when operating with a DMX controller, in order to ensure that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control signal sent out from the DMX controller.
DMX TRAITS CHANNEL DMX VALUE FUNCTION 4CH 7CH 8CH 10CH 13CH 16CH Red, 0% - 100% 000 - 255 Red Fine 000 - 255 Green, 0% - 100% 000 - 255 Green Fine 000 - 255 Blue, 0% - 100% 000 - 255 Blue Fine 000 - 255...
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DMX TRAITS CHANNEL DMX VALUE FUNCTION 4CH 7CH 8CH 10CH 13CH 16CH Auto Programs (continued) 160 - 191 Auto Program 5 192 - 223 Auto Program 6 224 - 255 Auto Program 7 Auto Program Speed, slow to fast 000 - 255 000 - 255 Auto Program Fade, least to most Dim Mode...
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DMX TRAITS CHANNEL DMX VALUE FUNCTION 4CH 7CH 8CH 10CH 13CH 16CH Dim Curves 000 - 020 Linear 021 - 040 Square 041 - 060 Inv. Squa 061 - 080 S. Curve 081 - 255 No function Refresh Rate 000 - 015 Default to Unit Setting 016 - 030 900 Hz...
Regular inspections are recommended to ensure proper function and extended life. There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture. Please refer all other service issues to an authorized ADJ service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local ADJ dealer.
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