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  Micro Wash RGBW                          Operating Instructions

  Micro Wash RGBW                          Operating Instructions

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LED Display On/Off:

To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE 
button until 0001 is displayed, press the UP button to display 0002. 
Now  the  display  will  disappear  after  10s.  Press  any  button  to  turn 
the display on again. Be advised though that the display will turn off 
automatically after 10 seconds. 
To set the display press the MODE button until 0001 is displayed. The 
display will now stay on at all times.
0001= LCD display on at all times.
0002= LCD display shuts off after 10 seconds.

Operating Modes:

You can use the Micro Wash RGBW in five ways:
•  Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the
  built in programs.
•  Macro Mode - There are 32 color macros to choose from.
•  Auto Mode - There are 8 built in programs to choose from.
•  RGB mode - Control the intensity of all four colors adjusting the    
  intensity to your desire to create you own desired color.  
•  DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
  individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
  as the American DJ® Show Designer™.

Master-Slave Operation:

 

This  function  will  allows  you  to  link  units  together  to  run  in  a  Master-
Slave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling 
unit  and  the  others  will  react  to  the  controlling  units  built-in  programs. 
Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however, only one unit can be 
programmed to act as the “Master.” 

Master-Slave Connections and Settings:

1.   Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit.  
    Use standard XLR microphone cables to link your units together.  
    Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female  
    XLR connector is the ouput. The first unit in the chain (master) will  
    use the female XLR connector only. The last unit in the chain will use  
    the male XLR connector only. 
2.   Set the “Master” unit to your desired mode or operation.  
3.   For the “Slave” unit(s), set the display to DMX mode 3, or 3 Channel  
    mode. The display should read “3000” or any variables, i.e “3001”,  

    “3002 etc..
4.   Connect the “Slave” unit or units and they will automatically start to 
     follow the “Master.”

Sound Active Mode:

In  this  mode  the  Micro  Wash  RGBW  will  react  to  sound,  and  chase 
through the different colors.
1.   Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “7-So” is dis-  
    played. 
2.   The fixture will now change via sound.

Color Macro Mode:

1.   Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “8-XX” is dis-
    played. 
2.   There are 32 color macros to choose from. Select your desired macro  
    by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. 

Auto Mode:

1.   Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “9-XX” is dis-
    played. 
2.   There are 8 built in programs to choose from. Select your desired  
    program by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. You can set your  
    program speed by following the instructions below.

Auto Mode Speed Adjustment:

1.   To adjust the speed of your Auto mode program press the MODE  
    button until “A-XX” is displayed. 
2.   Press the UP or DOWN buttons to make the adjustmetns. “A-01” is  
    the slowest speed, “A-15” the fastest speed. When the display 
    reads “A-00” the Auto mode is running by sound activity. Set to your  
    desire.

RGB Mode:

1.   Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until: 
2.   When XXX      is displayed you are in Red dimming mode. Press the  
    UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
3.   When XXX      is displayed you are in Green dimming mode. Press the  
    UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
4.   When XXX      is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press the  
    UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

Summary of Contents for Micro Wash RGBW

Page 1: ...DMX intelligent high powered LED par can This fix ture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master Slave configuration The unit can also be controlled via DMX controller This unit has five operating modes Sound Active mode Macro mode Auto mode RGB mode and DMX control mode Customer Support American DJ provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question...

Page 2: ...ttention to the point they exit from the unit Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 14 for cleaning details Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu ding amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power su...

Page 3: ... Up American DJ www Americandj com Micro Wash RGBW User Manual Page 6 Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and errati...

Page 4: ...XLR microphone cables to link your units together Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the ouput The first unit in the chain master will use the female XLR connector only The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only 2 Set the Master unit to your desired mode or operation 3 For the Slave unit s set the display to DMX mode 3 or 3 Channe...

Page 5: ...E button until 2000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 2 Channel Mode 5 To run the 4 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 3000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 4 Channel Mode 6 To run the 5 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 4000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 5 Channel Mode 7 To run the 7 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 5000 is displ...

Page 6: ...sh RGBW 7 Channel DMX Values Functions Channel 1 2 3 and 4 will not work when Channel 5 is being used Channel Value Function 1 RED 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE 1 255 0 100 4 WHITE 1 255 0 100 5 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 Micro Wash RGBW 5 Channel DMX Values Functions Micro Wash RGBW 2 Channel DMX Values Functions Channel Value Function 1 1 255 COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for color...

Page 7: ...Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing 2 Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days 3 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew Channel Value Function 1 RED 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 ...

Page 8: ...s without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore man ufactured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any acces sory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by American DJ Inc in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness ...

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