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American DJ Tri Star User Instructions

American DJ Tri Star User Instructions

Three color, four channel, dmx intelligent, laser effect
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User Instructions
12/03
American DJ
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4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, CA. 90058
www.americandj.com
Tri Star™
Introduction:
The Tri Star™ is a unique three color, four channel,
DMX intelligent, laser effect that creates several different patterns.
The unit uses six mirrors to bounce the laser reflection over a wide
area. This unit can be used as a stand alone, sound-active unit or in a
Master/Slave configuration. The unit can also be controlled via DMX
controller. The unit's sound sensitivity may be adjusted by a sensitivity
adjustment on the rear of the unit.
Unpacking:
Thank you for purchasing the Tri Star™ by American DJ
Every Tri Star™ 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 unit for any damage and be sure
all equipment necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact. In the
event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact
our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please
do not return the unit to your dealer without first contacting customer
support.
Customer Support:
American DJ
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 com-
ments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact Ameri-
can DJ
. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
®
p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice:
(800) 322-6337
Fax:
(323) 582-2610
E-mail:
support@americandj.com
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Warning!
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
contact American DJ customer support.
Please recycle the shipping carton whenever possible.
American DJ
- www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 2
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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Tri Star™ by American DJ ® Every Tri Star™ 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 unit for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact.
  • Page 2 • Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user serviceable parts inside. The Tri Star™ carries a 90 day limited warranty. Please fill out the • Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase.

  • Page 3: Control And Functions

    Control & Functions Tri Star™ Control & Functions to the next Tri Star™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or Master/ Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain. See “Terminator” on page 9.

  • Page 4: Assigning Dmx Address

    The Tri Star™ is a four channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set gle controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX com- on the side panel of the Tri Star. ™ Your unit and your DMX controller pliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible.

  • Page 5: Power Supply

    15. Data Compliment (- signal) Pin 2 Pin 2 4. The Tri Star™ uses four DMX channels. See pages 13 and 14 for Data True (+ signal) Pin 3 Pin 3 detailed description of the DMX traits. Use your DMX controller to activate the various built-in patterns.

  • Page 6: Dipswitch Chart

    4. Use the sensitivity knob on the back of the master unit to make it more or less sensative to sound. American DJ - www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 11 American DJ - www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 12 ©...
  • Page 7 EVERY 3 SEC. 720° 233 - 255 COLOR AND LINES CHANGE EVERY 5 SEC. 1080° 1440° American DJ - www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 13 American DJ - www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 14 © ® © ®...
  • Page 8 This chart list the DMX dipswitch setting for DMX address 1 through 511. Follow the instructions below to configure fixture dipswitches with your desired DMX address. American DJ - www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 15 American DJ - www.americandj.com - Tri Star™ Instruction Manual Page 16 ©...

  • Page 9: Warranty

    ® tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ ® under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ .

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