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User Instructions

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Unpacking:

 

Thank you for purchasing the Penta Beam™ by Ameri-

can  DJ

®

.  Every  Penta  Beam™  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 unit has 
arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are miss-
ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further 

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

contacting customer support. 

Introduction:

 

The Penta Beam™ is a unique six channel, DMX intel-

lingent red laser effect that creates several different patterns. The unit 

uses five lasers to project several 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. When used as a stand alone unit or when used in mul-

tiples linked in a master/slave configuration the optional MINI/C con

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troller may be used. The optional controller will control the blackout 
function. 

For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance 

the beams projections.

Customer  Support:

 

American  DJ

®

  provides  a  toll  free  customer 

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.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

Caution! 

There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not 

attempt  any  repairs  yourself,  doing  so  will  void  your  manufactures 
warranty.  In  the  unlikely  event  your  unit  may  require  service  please 
contact American DJ customer support.

Please recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

Rev. 11/09

 Penta Beam™  

 

 

 

General Introduction

American DJ

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Summary of Contents for Penta Beam

Page 1: ...nit s sound sensitivity may be adjusted by a sensitivity knob on the rear of the unit When used as a stand alone unit or when used in mul tiples linked in a master slave configuration the optional MIN...

Page 2: ...o 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...

Page 3: ...osure In the laser safety regulation 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...

Page 4: ...xture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to s...

Page 5: ...rference 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 fixture 1 2 3 1 2 3 DMX DMX COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR Figure 2 Penta Be...

Page 6: ...will decrease the fixture s sensitivity to sound If the knob is turned completely in the counter clockwise direction the sound sensitivity function will turn off 5 Breaker A 2A built in safety breaker...

Page 7: ...r DMX controller 2 For longer cable runs more than a 100 feet use a terminator on American DJ www americandj com Penta Beam Instruction Manual Page 13 American DJ www americandj com Penta Beam Instruc...

Page 8: ...204 220 221 237 238 255 255 01 16 00 17 33 34 50 51 67 68 84 85 101 102 118 119 135 136 152 153 169 170 186 187 203 204 220 221 237 238 255 255 Laser4 CH5 01 16 00 17 33 34 50 51 67 68 84 85 101 102 1...

Page 9: ...1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 This chart list the DMX dipswitch setting for DMX address 1 through 511 Follow the instructions below to configure fixture dipswitches with your desired DMX address Penta...

Page 10: ...oduct if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ Inc factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ Inc if the product is dama...

Page 11: ...American DJ www americandj com Penta Beam Instruction Manual Page 22 American DJ www americandj com Penta Beam Instruction Manual Page 21 Penta Beam Notes Penta Beam Notes...

Page 12: ...nd improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Penta Beam Specifications American DJ American DJ World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Av...

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