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ADJ Products, LLC  -  www.adj.com  - Octo Beam WW Instruction Manual Page 3

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•   Built in Microphone

•   3 DMX Channel Modes: 1 Channel Mode, 8 Channel Mode, & 10  

   Channel Mode

•  12 Show Modes 

•  3 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show Mode, and DMX Control

•  Sound Sensitivity Adjustable

•  UC3 Remote Control Compatiable (Not Included)

•  Power Cord Daisy Chaining. See page 16.

  Octo Beam WW    

                   Warranty Registration

  Octo Beam WW    

                                        Features

To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operat-

ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations 

of  this  unit.  These  instructions  contain  important  safety  information 

regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual 

with the unit, for future reference.

  Octo Beam WW    

                     General Instructions

The  Octo  Beam  WW carries a 2  year  (730  days)  limited  warranty. 

Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase 

and  warranty.  You  may  also  register  your  product  online  at  www.

adj.com.  All  returned  service  items  whether  under  warranty  or  not, 

must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) 

number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your 

proof of purchase invoice. Please contact  ADJ Products, LLC cus-

tomer support for a R.A. number.

  Octo Beam WW                                                Installation

The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided), 

affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit. 

Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slip-

ping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you 

are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 

times the unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold 

12 times the weight of the unit when installing the fixture.

The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be 

installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.

  Octo Beam WW                                               Introduction

Unpacking: 

Thank you for purchasing the Octo Beam WW by ADJ 

Products, LLC. Every Octo Beam WW 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 fixture for 

any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit 

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

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

ther instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without first con-

tacting customer support. 

Introduction: 

The Octo Beam WW is part of ADJ’s continuing pursuit 

for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The Octo Beam 

WW is a 8-head beam effect. The unit has 3 operating modes; Sound 

Active (with adjustable sound sensitivity), Show Mode, and DMX Con-

trol. This unit can be used as a stand alone fixture, or in a Master/Slave 

configuration. This fixture is suitable for theaters, studios, retail stores, 

and other similar locations. 

 

Customer Support:

  ADJ  Products,  LLC  provides  a  toll  free  cus-

tomer 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.adj.com for any comments 

or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 

4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

 

Voice:   

(800) 322-6337

 

Fax:    

(323) 582-2941

 

E-mail:  

[email protected]

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 

ADJ Products, LLC.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

Summary of Contents for Octo Beam WW

Page 1: ...ands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ADJ Products LLC and all affiliated companies hereby dis claim any and all liabilities for property equipment building and electrical damages injuries to any persons and direct or indi rect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document and or as a resul...

Page 2: ...alled by a professional and it must be installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people s grasp Octo Beam WW Introduction Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Octo Beam WW by ADJ Products LLC Every Octo Beam WW 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 cart...

Page 3: ...es not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance Power Supply The ADJ Octo Beam WW contains a automatic volt age switch which will auto 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 this unit can be plugged in anywhere DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal pr...

Page 4: ... unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female 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 decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR UND REMOTE ...

Page 5: ...e 1 SL 1 and then set the next fixture to Slave 2 SL 2 in doing this the fixtures will now have contrast movement to each other SHND SH 0 SH 12 Show modes 0 12 Show mode can run with or without sound active mode on Octo Beam WW System Menu 1 Press the MENU button until SHND is displayed press ENTER 2 SH X will now be displayed X representing a number between 0 12 will be displayed Shows 1 12 are p...

Page 6: ...y set up then press MENU to confirm and exit TEST This function will run a self test program 1 Press the MENU button until TEST is displayed press Octo Beam WW System Menu Octo Beam WW System Menu 1 Press the MENU button until SENS is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show a number between 0 100 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity 0 being the least sensitive and 100...

Page 7: ...r to run to the beat of the music 1 Press the MENU button until SOUN is displayed and press ENTER 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons until ON is displayed and press ENTER and then press and hold the MENU button to confirm 3 To adjust the sound sensitivity press the MENU button until SENS is displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust sen sitivity See page 9 for more info 4 The optional UC3 Controll...

Page 8: ...will use the female XLR connector only The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture 2 Set the Master unit to your desired operational mode After you have set your desired operational mode press the MENU button until SLND is displayed and Press ENTER Use the UP or DOWN buttons to find the MAST setting and press ENT...

Page 9: ... pin 3 is hot on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be hot Also check that all cables are connected to the right connectors it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected Unit does not respond to sound 1 Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit If problems are not resolved Contact ADJ Products LLC for service 1 800 322 6337 Octo Beam WW Trouble Shooting Octo Beam WW Fus...

Page 10: ... manner which ADJ Products LLC concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products LLC if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract...

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