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 Image 8 DMX™                        General Instructions

 Image 8 DMX™   

                 Safety Precautions 

 Image 8 DMX™   

 

 

               Features

 Image 8 DMX™   

           Warranty Registration

The 

Image 8 DMX

™ carries a 

90 day 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 accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. num

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ber  must  be  clearly  written  on  the  outside  of  the  return  package.  A 
brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also 
be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. 
If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of 
purchase  invoice.  You  may  obtain  a  R.A.  number  by  contacting  our 
customer support team on our toll free customer support number. All 
packages  returned  to  the  service  department  not  displaying  a  R.A. 
number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.

Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual 
thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions 
contain  important  safety  information  regarding  the  use  and  mainte

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nance  of  this  unit.  Please  keep  this  manual  with  the  unit,  for  future 
reference. 

CAUTION IMPORTANT! When installing this projector, make sure 
that  it  is  mounted  in  a  manner  that  prevents  the  audience  from 
looking  directly  into  the  beam,  and  the  beam  from  striking  the 
audience.

•  4.9mW Red Laser Diode
•  8 Seperate Lasers

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Sound Active with Internal Microphone 

•  DMX-512 Protocol Compatible 
•  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 electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit
     rain or moisture.
•   Do not spill water or other liquids  into or on to your unit.
•   Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the
    electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical  
   shock and fire in case of an internal short. Do not attempt to oper-
   ate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken.
•   Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
•   Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user  
   serviceable parts inside.
•   Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper  
   ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.
•   Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.
•   This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out-
   doors voids all warranties.
•   During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.
•   Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
•   Power cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked  
   on, pinched by items placed upon or against them.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by  
   the manufacturer. See page 6 for cleaning details.
•   Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources  
   such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances    
   (including 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 on, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
    C.  The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
    D.   The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
            marked change in performance.

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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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