American DJ Revo III - User Manual

American DJ®
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles CA. 90040
www.americandj.com
Rev. 5/09
User Instructions
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Revo III™ General Information
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Revo III™ by American DJ®.
Every Revo III™ 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 carton appears
to be damaged, carefully inspect your xture 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 missing, please contact
our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please
do not return this unit to your dealer without contacting customer sup-
port rst.
Introduction: The Revo III™ is a four or ten channel, DMX intelligent
LED fixture. The fixture can operate in three different operating modes;
stand alone, sound-active, or in a Master/Slave configuration. The
Revo III™ comes with several built in programs. When used as a stand
alone unit or when used in multiples linked in a master/slave configura-
tion. 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 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. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2941
E-mail: support@americandj.com
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Warning! This may cause severe eye damage. Avoid looking directly
into the light source at all times!
WARNING! Due to the magnifying type lens, please keep
the lens out of contact with direct sunlight. Direct sunlight
can cause heat to build up inside of the unit, which will
seriously damage unit.

Summary

Revo III General Information and Warnings

Critical Safety Alerts

Essential warnings regarding sunlight, electrical shock, fire, and eye damage.

Revo III Features, Warranty, and Safety

Comprehensive Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety guidelines to prevent shock, fire, and eye damage.

Revo III Setup Procedures

DMX-512 Protocol and Linking

Explanation of DMX protocol for communication and linking fixtures.

Revo III System Menu Configuration

DMX Address Setting

Procedure to set the DMX address using the unit's control buttons.

DMX Channel Mode Selection

How to switch between 4 Channel and 10 Channel DMX modes.

Master;Slave Configuration

Setting the unit to operate as a Master or Slave in a configuration.

Revo III Operating Modes and Controls

Universal DMX Control Guide

Stand-Alone Operation

Master-Slave Operation

Linking up to 16 units for synchronized light shows via sound activation.

Revo III Cleaning and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting: No Light Output

Solutions for issues where the unit does not produce any light.

Troubleshooting: Unit Not Responding to Sound

Revo III Warranty and Specifications

Manufacturers Limited Warranty

Details American DJ's warranty policy, terms, and conditions for products.

Warranty Periods

Product Specifications

Technical details including voltage, lamp, power consumption, dimensions, and weight.

American DJ Revo III Specifications