American DJ Utopia 250S - User Manual

American DJ
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles CA. 90058
www.americandj.com
Revised 9/01
User Instructions
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Utopia 250S™ by Ameri-
can DJ
®. 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 fi 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 miss-
ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further
instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without fi rst 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. The optional controller will access different pro-
grams and control a blackout function.
Customer Support: American DJ® 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. Pacifi c 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 fi re, 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 DJ® dealer.
Utopia 250S™ General Information
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Summary

General Information

Unpacking

Process of checking the unit for damage after shipping.

Introduction

Overview of the unit's features and operation modes.

Customer Support

Contact information and service hours for assistance.

Warning!

Safety warning about exposure to rain or moisture.

Caution!

Warning about user-serviceable parts and voiding warranty.

General Instructions

Product Registration

Details on warranty validation and service item return procedures.

Features

Halogen Lamp Warning

Safety Precautions

Controls and Functions

Thumb Screw

Secures the lamp socket assembly cover.

Microphone

Receives low frequencies for sound-active mode.

Audio Sensitivity Knob

Adjusts the sensitivity of the internal microphone.

Option Switches

Activate specific functions like Focus, Sound Active, Pan/Tilt inversion.

Dip Switches

Used for assigning DMX addresses or Master/Slave addresses.

Power Indicator

Light that indicates when the unit is in use.

Utopia;C Controller Jack

Port for the optional Utopia/C Blackout controller.

XLR Input Jack

Accepts incoming DMX or Master/Slave signals.

XLR Output Jack

Transmits incoming DMX or Master/Slave signals.

Controls and Functions (Continued)

Fuse Holder

Houses the protective fuse.

Power Cord

Connects the unit to the power outlet.

Mirror

Reflective surface to enhance beam output.

Lens

High-quality focusing lens.

Lamp Socket Assembly

Holds the ZB-ELC lamp.

Lamp Socket Assembly Plate

Plate providing access to the lamp assembly.

Operation

Universal DMX Control

Using a DMX controller to manage mirror movement and color/gobo wheel.

Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active)

Unit runs to the beat of music using internal microphone.

Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active)

Linking units to operate together, controlled by one unit.

Set Up

Power Supply

Verifying area voltage matches unit voltage.

DMX-512

Explanation of the DMX protocol for fixture communication.

DMX Linking

How to connect multiple DMX fixtures in a chain.

Dip-switches in DMX mode

How dip switches are used to assign DMX addresses.

DMX Dip Switch Chart

DMX Address Quick Reference Chart

Chart for setting DMX addresses using dip switches.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements

Fuse & Lamp Replacement

Fuse Replacement

Procedure for replacing the unit's fuse.

Lamp Replacement

Steps to safely replace the fixture's lamp.

Cleaning

Trouble Shooting

No light output from the unit

Common issues and solutions for no light output.

Unit does not respond to sound

Troubleshooting steps for sound-activated mode issues.

DMX Traits

Master;Slave Settings

Technical Specifications

American DJ Utopia 250S Specifications

General

Brand	American DJ
Model	Utopia 250S
Category	DJ Equipment
Language	English