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User Instructions

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Unpacking:

 Thank you for purchasing the Image 8 DMX™ by Ameri-

can DJ

®

. Every Image 8 DMX™ has been thoroughly tested and has 

been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the ship-

ping  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 system 

has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are 

missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for fur-

ther instructions. Please do not return the unit to your dealer without 

first contacting customer support. 

Introduction:

 The Image 8 DMX™ is a unique three channel, DMX 

intelligent,  eight  beam  red  laser  effect  that  creates  several  different 

patterns 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 knob on the rear of the unit. 

For best results 

use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections.

Customer Support:

 

American DJ

®

 provides a toll free customer sup-

port 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:  

[email protected]

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 war-

ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact 

American DJ.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

  Image 8 DMX™  

 

     General Introduction

Rev. 10/09

Summary of Contents for IMAGE 8 DMX

Page 1: ...o be controlled via DMX controller The unit s sound sensitivity may be adjusted by a sensitivity knob on the rear of the unit For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams pro...

Page 2: ...ompatible 3 Channels Master Slave Operation 14 Patterns Volume Sensitivity Knob Safety Issues This unit may pop the breaker if the maximum allotted load of 2 amps is reached To reduce the risk of elec...

Page 3: ...it is not legal to aim Class 3R lasers in areas which people can get exposed This is true even if it is aimed below people s faces such as on a dance floor Do not operate the laser without first read...

Page 4: ...es a 1 4 6 3mm micro phone jack The optional blackout controller plugs in here and is used to control the first unit and other units if linked together It controls stand by and blackout function 2 Mic...

Page 5: ...h dipswitch represents a binary value Dipswitch 1 address equals 1 Dipswitch 2 address equals 2 Dipswitch 3 address equals 4 Dipswitch 4 address equals 8 Dipswitch 5 address equals 16 Dipswitch 6 addr...

Page 6: ...reduces signal errors and 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 fi...

Page 7: ...than a 100 feet use a terminator on the last fixture 3 Assign a DMX address to the unit by following the dipswitch chart on page 17 4 The Image 8 DMX uses three DMX channels See page 16 for detailed d...

Page 8: ...s and Patterns Laser Light CH2 00 255 Black 00 CH3 00 16 00 17 33 34 50 51 67 68 84 85 101 102 118 119 135 136 152 153 169 170 186 187 203 204 220 221 237 238 254 Picture 255 Picture1 Picture2 Picture...

Page 9: ...odic cleaning will ensure lon gevity and crisp beam output Image 8 DMX Cleaning This chart list the DMX dipswitch setting for DMX address 1 through 511 Follow the instructions below to configure fixtu...

Page 10: ...include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above American DJ Inc will replace defec tive parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expen...

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