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ADJ Products, LLC  -  www.adj.com  - Octo Beam WW Instruction Manual Page 13

ADJ Products, LLC  -  www.adj.com  - Octo Beam WW Instruction Manual Page 12

  Octo Beam WW                                                   Operation

Universal DMX Control: 

This function allows you to use a Elation

® 

universal DMX-512 controller to control the chases and patterns, dim-

mer and strobe.  A DMX controller allows you to create unique pro-

grams tailored to your individual needs. 

1.  The Octo Beam WW has 3 DMX Modes; a 1 Channel Mode, 8   

  Channel Mode, & 10 Channel Mode. See pages 15-16 for a    

  detailed description of the DMX traits.

2.  To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures 

  on pages 5-6 as well as the set-up specifications that are 

  included with your DMX controller. 

3.  Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.

  This will allow you to create your own programs.

4.  Follow the instructions on page 8 to select your desired DMX   

  Mode and to set the DMX address. After you have selected your  

  DMX mode and set the address, then connect your DMX control- 

 ler.

5.  For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on  

  the last fixture.

6.  For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included   

  Octo Beam WW                                                   Operation

  with your DMX controller.

Sound Active Mode: 

This mode allows a single unit or several units 

linked together, 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 Controller (not included) may be used to con- 

  trol different functions including blackout. See page 14 for UC3  

  controls and functions.

Show Mode: 

This mode allows a single unit or several units linked 

together, to run a selected show.   

1.  Press the MENU button until 

“SHND” is displayed, and press  

  ENTER.

2.  

Press the UP or DOWN buttons until you find your desired show,  

  press ENTER, then press and hold the MENU button to confirm.  

  Please see pages 8-9 for more info about Show Mode.

3.  The optional UC3 Controller (not included) may be used to con- 

  trol different functions including blackout. See page 14 for UC3  

  controls and functions.

  Octo Beam WW                                              System Menu

ENTER.
2. The fixture will now run a self test.

FHRS

 - With this function you can display the running 

time of the unit.

1. Press the MENU button until “

FHRS

” is displayed, press 

ENTER.
2. The running time of the fixture will now be displayed. Press 

MENU to exit.

VER

 - This will display the software version

1.  Press  the  MENU  button  until  “VER”  is  displayed.  Press  the 

ENTER button and the software vesion will be displayed. 
2. Press the MENU button to leave this function.

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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