American DJ DJ Equipment Sonic Beam II User Manual

Sonic Beam II™ Introduction  
Introduction:  
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Sonic Beam  
IITM from American DJ. The new Sonic Beam IITM is part of  
American DJs continuing pursuit for creating high quality afford-  
able intelligent fixtures. The Sonic Beam IITM features a bright  
250 watt lamp. A high quality dichroic gobo/color wheel brings  
out several brilliant colors. The Sonic Beam IITM can run as a  
stand alone fixture, in master/slave mode, or can run via DMX  
512 protocol.  
Customer Support:  
American DJ® provides a toll free customer support line, to pro-  
vide set up help and to answer any question should you encoun-  
ter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also  
suggestions.  
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Pacific Standard Time.  
Voice:  
Fax:  
(800) 322-6337  
(323) 582-2610  
E-mail:  
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 manufac-  
tures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service  
please contact your nearest American DJ dealer.  
User Instructions  
HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!  
This fixture is fitted with a halogen lamp which is highly susceptible  
to damage if improperly handled. Never touch lamp with your bare  
fingers as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp life. Also, never  
move the fixture until the lamp has had ample time to cool. Remember,  
lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.  
American DJ  
4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles Ca. 90058  
DMX-512  
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Sonic Beam II™ Set Up  
Sonic Beam II™ Set Up  
Unpacking:  
Every Sonic Beam II™ has been thoroughly tested and has been  
shipped in perfect operating order. 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. In the case damage has been found please  
contact our toll free customer support number for further instruc-  
tions.  
XLR Female Socket  
XLR Male Socket  
1 Ground  
XLR Pin Configuration  
Pin 1 = Shield  
2 Cold  
2 Cold  
1 Ground  
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)  
3 Hot  
3 Hot  
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)  
Power Supply:  
Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your  
Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your  
area matches the required voltage for your American DJ® Sonic  
own cables.  
Beam II.™ The American DJ® Sonic Beam II is available in a 115v  
Special Note: Line Termination.  
and 230v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to  
venue, you should be sure to plug your unit into a matching wall  
outlet before attempting to operate you controller.  
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a ter-  
minator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator  
is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected 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 will  
decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.  
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:  
Your controller and packs require a standard 3-pin XLR connector  
for DMX data input and DMX 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 “Y”ed or split.  
Termination reduces signal errors and  
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and interference. It is always advisable  
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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  
Notice: Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do  
not connect 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  
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Figure 2  
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Sonic Beam II™ Operating Instructions  
Sonic Beam II™ Operating Instructions  
on the left, you might want to set the outside two units to  
do one thing, and the middle two to do a variation on the  
same theme. Set dip switch 10 ‘off’ to make the scan work  
the same and ‘on’ to select the variation. Even if you only  
have two units you will probably find that you get a better  
light show if you set dip switch 10 ‘on’ on the second unit.  
6. To run a synchronized light show set all the dip switch on all  
the fixture to the ‘off’ position. All fixtures will now run in the  
same exact pattern.  
7. After all the settings have been set, power-up the fixture, they  
will react to sound.  
8. You can also use the optional Sonic Beam/C Remote  
Control.  
Operatinge Modes:  
You can use the Sonic Beam IITM in three ways:  
• Stand alone mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing  
through the several built in programs. You can also use the  
optional Sonic Beam II/C Remote Control to set blackout,  
strobe or slow scan mode.  
• Master/Slave mode - You can daisy chain up to 16 units  
together to get a synchronized light show that will react to  
sound chasing through several built in programs.  
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control  
each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512  
controller such as the American DJ Show Designer.TM  
Stand Alone Mode:  
If you want to use the optional remote control, connect the  
Sonic Beam/CTM controller to the first fixture in the line (master).  
The Sonic Beam IITM has a sophisticated built-in light show that  
will run to sound simply plug the fixture in and it will chase  
through its programs via sound. You can also use the optional  
Sonic Beam/C Remote Control to set blackout, strobe or slow  
scan mode.  
Note: The remote control only operates in stand-alone mode.  
If the remote is connected in DMX mode it will not function.  
If the unit does not recieve an active DMX signal, the unit will  
automaticaaly react to sound in the MAster/Slave mode. During  
Master/Slave mode the all dip switches will be ignored except  
dip switch number 10.  
Master-Slave Operation:  
1. This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together to  
run on the master unit’s 2 channel internal programs.  
2. 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.  
3. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the bottom  
of the units.  
4. 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 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.  
Note: Dip switch number 10 will have no effect on the first unit  
in the Master/Slave line. This is the unit that is generating the  
light show.  
DMX Mode:  
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom  
to create his/her own programs tailored to their own individual  
needs. This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot  
lights.  
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s  
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the  
American DJ® Show Designer™ or the American DJ® DMX  
Operator.™  
5. To run the 2 channel show, turn every other fixtures dip switch  
10 to the on position.  
For example, if you have four units, two on the right and two  
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Sonic Beam II™ Operation Cont.  
Sonic Beam II™ Cleaning  
2. The Sonic Beam IITM uses four DMX channels to operate;  
Channel 1 is mirror pan, channel 2 is mirror tilt, channel 3 is  
gobo/color, and channel 4 is shutter.  
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and  
external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to opti-  
mize light output.  
3. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the  
XLR connections to any standard DMX controller. - Follow the  
set-up specifications that come with your DMX controller.  
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the  
outside casing.  
2. Use a brush to wipe down the fan grill.  
3. Clean the external optics 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.  
Sonic Beam II™ Focusing  
1. To focus the Sonic Beam IITM it is best to first turn down the  
music so the mirror stops moving.  
2. Loosen the thumb screw on the front of the unit that hold  
the lens in place.  
3. Adjust the focus by moving the lens up and down, until you  
reach proper focus.  
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the  
fixture operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew).  
4. Tighten the thumb screws after you achieve your desired  
focus.  
Sonic Beam II™ Operation Precautions  
1. Be sure not to obstruct the cooling vents and keep the  
unit in a well ventilated area.  
2. Take Caution, never to open the fixture when in use!  
3. Always disconnect the main power before servicing or  
replacing the lamp.  
Sonic Beam II™ Lamp Replacement  
Lamp Replacement: Caution! Never open the unit when in  
use. Always disconnect the main power before attempting to  
replace the lamp. Remember always replace with the same  
type lamp and fuse.  
4. Always replace with the exact same lamp and fuse.  
1. Be sure to follow the proper procedures when handling  
halogen bulbs.  
2. Lamp replacement has been made simple by incorporating  
the use of a removable lamp tray and thumb screws.  
3. Loosen the thumb screw on rear cover.  
4. Remove the tray.  
5. Remove and replace the bulb.  
6. Reassemble.  
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Sonic Beam II™ Trouble Shooting  
Sonic Beam II™ Trouble Shooting Cont.  
Listed below are a few common problems the user may  
encounter, with solutions.  
data transmission problems (which will show up as  
random or incorrect movements) for best result, use  
proper balanced data transmission cable.  
No light from the unit;  
Unit does not respond to sound;  
1. Check if the ‘Power On’ (red) LED is lit and the fan is  
running. If not, there is no main supply.  
2. Check the fuse in the back panel.  
3. Check if lamp is lit. The user should be able to see some  
light escape through the fan. If power is present but the  
lamp is not lit, lamp may need to be replaced.  
1. Check to see if the unit is receiving DMX (the green LED  
should be off).  
2. Tapping the microphone should cause the LED to flash  
(quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit).  
If the green LED does not flash to sound there may be  
an internal problem.  
Note: The unit has been designed to shut the lamp down  
after 60 seconds of inactivity. This is a way of extending  
lamp life, be assured this is not a problem with the fixture.  
Unit blacks out in stand alone mode;  
1. Some of the units’ built-in patterns include special  
effects such as blackout sweeps. When connecting two  
units up, only one is ever blackened out at once, and  
the blackout ‘swaps’ between the units.  
Unit not responding to DMX;  
1. If the Green LED on the top of the unit is flashing, the unit  
is definitely receiving DMX  
2. Check the dip switch settings.  
If problems are not resolved; Contact your American DJ®  
3. If the DMX LED is not lit, check that the DMX cables are  
connected properly and are wired correctly (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.  
4. If it is a bad connection, the Green LED may flash when  
cables are wiggled (but remember it may also be the  
unit sensing audio!)  
dealer for service.  
Sonic Beam II™ Product Registration  
The Sonic Beam IITM comes with a 1 year limited warranty. We  
recommend filling out the warranty registration card that came  
with your fixture to validate your warranty. You may also register  
5. If DMX connectors are fairly short, ordinary microphone  
cables may be used. For longer runs, this may cause  
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Sonic Beam II™ DMX Settings  
Sonic Beam II™ Optinal Remote  
The Sonic Beam/C controller may be purchased separately  
allowing you to control the main unit, and any others con-  
nected to it, while it is in stand alone mode. You can set the  
unit to black out, strobe, or to slow scan-mode. If you  
have more than one unit, make sure the remote control is  
plugged into the first unit in the daisy chain. The remote  
control will not have any effect if the unit is in DMX mode.  
When the unit is in blackout mode, the light will come on  
next to the blackout button. When the unit is in slow-scan  
mode, the light will come on next to the button. Strobe  
mode is only effective while the button is held down.  
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The Sonic Beam II may be controlled by a wide  
range of controllers; ie. Show Designer™, DMX  
Operator,™ Scene Setter™ or by the Sonic Beam  
II/C basic controller.  
Sonic Beam II™ DMX Settings  
Sonic Beam II/C features:  
• Stand by (Black out)  
• Strobe  
• Slow Scan  
• 30 ft. cable  
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Sonic Beam II™ Specifications  
Sonic Beam II™  
Model:  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
Working Position:  
Voltage:  
Lamp:  
Any safe working position  
120V  
ZB-ELC/3 24v 250w 300Hr.  
18 lbs.  
Weight:  
Dimensions:  
Fuse:  
17.25” x 5.5” x 6.5”  
7A GMA  
Sonic Beam II™ Gobo Layout  
©American DJ Supply  
American DJ World Headquarters:  
4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA  
Tel: 323-582-2650 / Fax: 323-582-2610  
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