American DJ Utopia 250S User's Manual
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1. 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 If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Please contact American DJe customer support for a R A number Utopia 250S Features e Micro Stepping Motors for Smooth Color and Gobo Transitions e DMX 512 Protocol Compatible Uses Four DMX Channels e Full Manual Focusing e Fan Cooled e 17 Color Gobo Combinations Plus Spot e Master Slave Operation e Internal Microphone with Volume Sensitivity Knob e Easy Lamp Replacement e ZB ELC 24v 250w Lamp e Variable Speed Strobe Function e Optional Utopia C Remote Controller Utopia 25089 Halogen Lamp Warning This fixture is fitted with halogen lamps which are highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled Never touch the lamps with your bare fingers as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp life Also never move the fixture until the lamps have had ample time to cool Remember lamps are not cov ered under warranty conditions American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 3 Utopia 250S Safety Precautions 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 Be s2. s individual needs 1 The Utopia 250S uses four DMX channels Channel 1 controls pan channel 2 controls tilt channel 3 controls the color gobo wheel and channel 4 controls the strobe function See page 14 for detailed description of the DMX traits 2 To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 7 Utopia 250S Operation on pages 5 7 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 4 This will allow you to create your own programs 5 When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation follow the dip switch settings on page 14 6 For help operating in DMX operation consult the manual included with your DMX controller 7 For longer cable runs more than a 100 feet use a terminator on the last fixture Stand Alone Operation Sound Active This function allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music Only use this function when running a single unit or when running several units as individuals 1 To activate the Sound Active mode be sure the number 2 function switch is set to the ON position and refer to Waster Unit on the Master Slave DIP SWITCH chart on page 14 2 The unit will now react to the low frequencies of music via the inter nal microphone 3 Adjust the audio sens
3. 1 Set DMX address 201 Dip switches 1 1 3 4 4 8 5 16 7 64 21 8 128 201 Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Operation The Utopia 250S can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The American DJe Utopia 250S is a four channel DMX unit The DMX address is set on the front panel of the Utopia 250S Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input and data output Figure 1 If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all pro sound and lighting stores Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be split Figure 1 American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 10 Utopia 250S Set Up 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 erratic behavior COMMON DMX512 OUT DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR DMX 3 PIN XLR XLR Male Socket 1 Ground Figure 3 Special Note Line Termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator
4. properly Switch 2 Sound Active Turning this switch to the on position will activate sound active mode Switch 3 Inverted Pan When activated this switch will invert the PAN value Left will become right and vice versa Switch 4 Inverted Tilt When activated this switch will invert the TILT value Up will become down and vice versa 5 Dip Switches These switches serve two functions In master slave mode these switches are used to assign a specific head address In DMX mode these switches are used to assign a DMX address to the unit In DMX mode each switch corresponds to a specific value based on binary code See page 7 for a detailed explanation of DMX binary code 6 Power Indicator This light will flash when the unit is in use 7 Utopia C Controller Jack This jack is for use with the optional Utopia C Blackout controller only Do not attempt to connect an audio signal this jack this will damage the PC board and void your manufac tures warranty 8 XLR Input Jack This jack is used to accept an incoming DMX signal or Master Slave signal 9 XLR Output Jack This jack is used to transmit the incoming American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 6 Utopia 250S DMX signal to another DMX fixture or transmit a Master Slave signal to the nest Utopia 250S in the chain For best results in DMX or Master Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain See T
5. influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture 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 send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Dip switches in DMX mode This unit uses dip switches to assign a DMX address Each dip switch represents a binary value American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 9 Utopia 250S Dip Switch 1 address equals 1 Dip Switch 2 address equals 2 Dip Switch 3 address equals 4 Dip Switch 4 address equals 8 Dip Switch 5 address equals 16 PTTL Dip Switch 6 address equals 32 Dip Switch 7 address equals 64 12 4 i 6 f 8 10 Dip Switch 8 address equals 128 Dip Switch 9 address equals 256 1 N is Dip Switch 10 Some unit omit dip switch 10 when a unit does included dip switch 10 it is used for special functions such as sound activation Set Up DMX CHANNEL 2 8 32 128 SP Each dip switch has a preset value A specific DMX address is set by combining the dip switches that sum your desired value For example To achieve a DMX address of 21 combine dip switches 1 3 and 5 Sense dip switch 1 has a value of 1 dip switch 3 has a value of 4 and dip switch 5 has a value of 16 the combination of the create a DMX value of 21 Set DMX address 21 Dip switches 1
6. on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 90 120 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 Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable G X lt to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture Figure 4 Figure 2 XLR Pin Configuration Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Data Compliment negative Pin 3 Data True positive 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In e a American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 11 Utopia 250S Fuse amp Lamp Replacement Caution Always replace with the exact same type lamp and fuse unless otherwise s
7. Gi OP a _SsSOS User Instructions American DQ 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 www americandj com Revised 9 01 General Information Utopia 25089 Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Utopia 250S by Ameri can DJe Every Utopia 250S 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 fixture 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 Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contact ing customer support Introduction This unit use a single color gobo wheel combination for vibrant colors and extravagant gobo patterns The Utopia 250S is an intelligent fixture that can run In DMX mode as a stand alone sound active piece or in a Master Slave configuration The Utopia 250S comes with several build in programs and is best used in multiples of four This piece is best used with a fog or haze machine to enhance the beam output When used in DMX mode channel 4 access a spe cial strobe function When used as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples linked in a master slave configuration an optional Utopia C controller may be used T
8. d in adjust the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make them react to sound Note In Stand Alone and Master Slave ooeration the units Will blackout lo conserve bulb Ife when a sound source 1s not received Utopia 250S Set Up Power Supply Before plugging your unit in be sure the source volt age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJe Utopia 250S The American DJe Utopia 250S is available in a 120v and 220v version Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue you should be sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you fixture DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not
9. erminator on page 7 Controls and Functions 10 Fuse Holder This housing stores the 3 amp GMA protective fuse Always replace with the exact same type fuse unless other wise instructed by an authorized American DJe service technician 11 Power Cord Connect only to a matching power outlet Never use this fixture is the ground prong has been removed or broken off 12 Mirror This is a highly reflective surface mirror specifically designed to optimize and enhance beam output Never use glass cleaner that contain ammonia to clean the surface of the mirror Such as Windex 13 Lens This is a fully focusing high quality lens Focus the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter clockwise direc tion 14 Lamp Socket Assembly This assembly holds a ZB ELC 24v 250w lamp A long life version of lamp may be used in place of the original lamp ZB ELC3 300 hours 15 Lamp Socket Assembly Plate This plate accesses the lamp socket assembly Utopia 250S Operation Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a universal DMX 512 controller as the American DJe DMX Operator or Show Designer to control mirror movement and the color gobo wheel The use of a DMX controller will allow you to customize the use of fixtures allowing you to control the rotation direction as well as the rotation speed Operating through a DMX controller allows the freedom to create unique programs tailored to one
10. h 10 is reserved for special functions DMX Address American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 15 Technical Specifications Model Utopia 250S Lamps ZB ELC 24v 250w Voltage 120v 60Hz or 220v 50Hz Dimensions 20 H x 8 5 W x 9 25 D with yoke collapsed Multiple 17 plus spot 25 Lbs 5A GMA 120v 3A GMA 220v 30 min on 5 min off 4 Channels Yes Working Position Any Safe Secure Position Warranty 1 Year 365 days Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies American DJ World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 Web www americandj com E mail info americandj com
11. he optional controller will access different pro grams and control a blackout function Customer Support American DJe provides a toll free customer sup port 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 comments or suggestions 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 support americandj com 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 your nearest American DJe dealer American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 2 General Instructions Utopia 25089 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 Utopia 25089 Product Registration The Utopia 250S carries a one year 365 days limited warranty
12. heat registers stoves or other appliances includ ing 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 or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 4 Utopia 250S Controls and Functions REAR 1 a ASO 3 4 E 9 5 10 11 a FRONT 12 13 Nl 14 lt 15 American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 5 Utopia 250S Controls and Functions 1 Thumb Screw This thumb screw holds the lamp socket assembly cover 16 into place 2 Microphone This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in Sound Active and Master Slave mode 3 Audio Sensitivity Knob This adjust audio sensitivity of the internal microphone 3 Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound Turning the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture s sensitivity to sound 4 Option Switches These switches will activate one of four options Switch 1 Focus When activated this switch will center the mirror with a white spot This will allow you to focus the beam
13. itivity knob on the top of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive to sound Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity turning the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture s sensi tivity to sound 4 The optional Utopia C Blackout Controller may be used with this function for blackout Master Slave Operation Sound Active This function will allow you to link up to 4 units together and operate without a controller The units will be sound activated In Master Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave 1 Using standard XLR microphone cables daisy chain your units together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units Remember the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output 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 For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 8 Utopia 250S Operation 2 Follow the chart on page 14 for proper unit dip switch settings 3 The optional Utopia C Blackout Mini Controller may be used with this function for blackout 4 After all the units settings have been set and are plugge
14. l as the gobo wheel placement Master Slave Settings Utopia 25089 This chart details the Master Slave dip switch setting for Master Slave configuration Use this configuration only when you will be using your fixtures in a Master Slave configuration Be sure the number 2 function switch is set to the on position for sound active operation i smell aaaaaaa Mr helm 123456789 123456789 Master Head 1 Head 2 1234 Function Switch 123456789 123456789 Head 3 Head 4 American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 14 Utopia 250S DMX Dip Switch Chart This chart list the DMX dip switch setting for DMX address 1 through 511 Follow the instructions below to configure fixture dip switches with your desired DMX address DMX Address Quick Reference Chart DIP SWITCHES Dip Switch Position O B x oe oe lt o D aU O Ea BaO Ea EO Du 31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511 DMX Address The center numbers of this chart 1 511 represent a DMX address The X s and O s along the top and side of the chart represent dip switch poistion X for off and O for on Find your desired DMX address from the center chart Identify the position for dip switches 1 5 from the chart on the left and dip switches 6 9 from the chart on the top Adjust the dip switches on your fixture to match the position settings of the chart For fixtures with 10 dip switches dip switc
15. mp socket assembly 4 Carefully remove the old lamp and discard it in the trash 5 Replace the lamp with an exact match and reassemble in reverse order Lamp Socket Assembly Lamp Cover Thumb Screws American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 12 Utopia 25089 Cleaning Fixture Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates l e smoke fog residue dust dew In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity and crisp output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing 2 Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill 3 Clean the external optics and mirror with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days 4 Clean the internal optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 30 60 days 5 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Utopia 25089 Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter with solutions No light output from the unit 1 Be sure you have connected your unit into a standard 120V wall outlet 2 Be sure the external fuse has not blown The fuse is located on
16. pecified by an authorized American DJe technician Replace with anything other than the specified part can damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty Warning If after replacing the lamp or fuse either one continues to blow STOP using the unit Contact customer support for further instructions you may have to return the unit for servicing Continuing to use the unit may cause serious damage Fuse Replacement Disconnect the unit s main power supply Insert a standard flat head screw driver in to the fuse holder housing Turn the screwdriver in counter clockwise direction to remove the fuse holder Remove the fuse holder to expose the fuse Remove the old fuse and discard it Replace the fuse with the same type Insert the fuse holder back into it s housing and turn it in clockwise direction to lock the holder in place Lamp Replacement Caution Never attempt to change the lamp while the fixture is plugged in Always disconnect the main power and allow the unit ample time to cool before attempting to replace the lamp Lamp replacement has been made simple by incorporating the use of a flip up front cover that is retained by thumb screws 1 Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal with halogen lamps 2 Remove the thumb screw on the top rear of the unit that holds the lamp socket assembly cover in place 3 After removing the thumb screw slide out the cove from the rear of the unit to expose the la
17. the bottom panel of the unit 3 Remove the lamp cover and be sure the lamp is seated in its socket properly Occasionally lamps become loose during shipping be sure the lamp is push in to its socket all the way 4 Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated Unit does not respond to sound 1 Low frequencies bass should cause the unit to react to sound Tapping on the microphone quiet or high pitched sounds may not activate the unit 2 Be sure the SENSITIVITY KNOB 5 is not set to the minimum position American DJ www americandj com Utopia 250S Instruction Manual Page 13 Utopia 250S DMX Traits This chart below details the DMX traits The individual trait can only be accessed an universal DMX controller DMX CHANNEL White Lg Spot 248 255 Strobe 1fps 255 Gobo 16 Purple 144 151 Gobo 15 Blue 136 143 Gobo 14 Lt Blue 128 135 Gobo 13 Green 120 127 Gobo 12 Yellow 112 119 Gobo 11 Red 104 111 Strobe 7fps Gobo 10 White 96 103 Strobe 7fps Gobo 9 4 Colors 88 95 Gobo 8 Purple Wht 80 87 Gobo 7 Red Green 72 79 Gobo 6 Purple 64 71 Gobo 5 Blue 56 63 Gobo 4 Lt Blue 48 55 Gobo 3 Green 40 47 Strobe Step Down Strobe 8fps 247 Strobe 2fps 208 Fast Rotation 207 Slow Rotation 160 Gobo 17 Ylw Lt Blue 152 159 Strobe Step Up Gobo 2 Yellow 32 39 Gobo 1 Red 24 31 Blackout 16 23 Lrg Spot White 08 15 Blackout 01 07 Strobe 1fps Lamp Off 00 Stop This chart details the gobo pattern as wel
18. ure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage for your unit Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken 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 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 Never operate this unit when it s cover is removed Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack 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 outdoors 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 supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep tacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 7 for cleaning details Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators
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