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
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.
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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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avoids signal transmission problems
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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
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
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Figure 2
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
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.
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
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
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
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