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Products, LLC brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ADJ Products, LLC and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim any and all liabilities for property, equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect economic...
Introduction: The ADJ Encore FR50z is a DMX intelligent, high powered LED fresnel fixture. This fixture can be used in a stand alone set up or connected in a Primary/Secondary set up. The Encore FR50z has two operating modes: dimmer control and DMX control. To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit.
• Multiple Unit Power Linking WARRANTY REGISTRATION The Encore FR50z 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 written on the outside of the return package.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or other liquids into or onto the unit. • Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken. •...
LAYOUT 1. Zoom Adjustment Knob 2. Power In 3. 3-Pin DMX In 4. 3-Pin DMX Out 5. Power Out 6. Mode Button 7. USB Port 8. Enter Button 9. LCD Menu Control Display 10. Down Button 11. Up Button 12. Barn Door Secure Lock 13.
DMX SETUP Ppower Supply: The ADJ Encore FR50z contains an automatic voltage switch, which will automati- cally sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch, there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage, and this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
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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 reduce the risk of erratic behavior. 5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufacturers use 5-pin DMX-512 data cables for DATA trans- mission in place of 3-pin.
SYSTEM MENU MENU SUBMENU OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Update Wait... WELCOME Opening Display Start up display FR50Z Vx.xx ADDR: xxx Interface Display Main display CH:xx MENU Set ADDR 001 - 509 DMX addressing Set ADDR 2-2CH MENU DMX channel User Mode mode selection 2-3CH Black / Hold NO DMX...
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(password = 050) Info Current LED tem- Temp Info Temp Info perature Err Info Temp Err Error information Model identifica- Model Inf Encore FR50Z tion Current software Software Vx.xx version Dimmer = xxx MENU Manual control Man Ctrl Manual mode...
4. After you have chosen your desired DMX Channel mode (see below), plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller. DMX Channel Mode: The Encore FR50z has 6 DMX channel modes. This submenu will allow you to choose the DMX mode with which the fixture will operate.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LCD Set Up: In this submenu, you are able to adjust the settings for the LCD display. You can pro- gram the display to blackout after 30 seconds, lock the buttons, or make the display flash. 1. Plug the fixture in and press the UP or DOWN buttons until “Menu Function” is displayed. Press ENTER to select.
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Flash Drive slot located on the side of the unit. NOTE: Contact ADJ customer service for help and guidance when updating software. Default Running Mode: This is a default running mode. When this mode is activated all modes will return to their default settings.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Software Infomation: In this submenu you are able to check the fixture’s current software. 1. Plug the fixture in and press the UP or DOWN buttons until “Info” is displayed. 2. Press the ENTER button and press the UP or DOWN buttons until “Software” is displayed, then press ENTER.
PRIMARY-SECONDARY CONFIGURATION This function allows the units to be linked together to run in a Primary-Secondary set-up. In this type of set up, one unit will act as the controlling unit, and the others will react to the controlling units built-in programs.
• 40 fixtures @ 240V After the maximum connected fixtures you will need to use a new power outlet. NOTE: USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING OTHER FIXTURES TO THE ENCORE FR50Z AS THE POWER CONSUMPTION OF OTHER LIGHTING FIXTURES WILL VARY!
BARN DOOR ATTACHMENT 1. Open the lens lock and slide the Gel Frame in 2. Slide the Barn Door in from the top and into from the top and into the 3 Grooves located the 3 Barn Door Grooves. closest to the unit. 3.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Listed below is a common problem the user may encounter, with a suggested solution. Unit not responding to DMX: Check that the DMX cables are connected and 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 correct connectors, as the order in which the inputs and outputs are connected does affect the operation of the unit.
WARRANTY 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.
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 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA Tel: 323-582-2650 / Fax: 323-725-6100 Web: www.adj.com / E-mail: info@adj.com A.D.J. Supply Europe B.V. Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service@adjgroup.eu / www.adj.eu...
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