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Introduction:

Thank you for purchasing the American DJ Radd.

™ To optimize the per-

formance of this product, please read these operating instructions care-

fully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit. The

American DJ® Radd™ is a unique moon ower effect. This unit has

several multi-colored gobo combinations. This unit has been designed

to compliment the American DJ® DJ Scan™ and DJ Roller.

™ This unit

has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you. There is no

assembly required.

Customer Support:

American DJ® provides a toll free customer support 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 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pacic 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 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.

Do not discard this cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when ever pos-

sible.

American DJ®

User Instructions

American DJ

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.americandj.com

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.

RADD

RADD™ Introduction

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RADD™ Features

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American DJ “RADD,”

one of the finest pieces of its kind on the market today! The RADD

is a great inexpensive, light weight, mini intelligent fixture. Due to it’s

physical specifications, it’s a great piece for mobile DJ’s, roller rinks,

small clubs, bars, and bowling centers. When used in multiples of two

(2) or more, these units create an effect that rivals that of units that can

cost up to three times the price. The RADD™ was designed to run in

master/slave mode but can be used with a standard dmx controller. The

RADD features a bright 150 watt/500 Hr lamp life halogen bulb

with a separate gobo and color wheel. The color wheel features seven

brilliant colors plus white and the gobo wheel features 9 gobos plus a

large and small spot. This units is ready to be installed or hung and

powered right out of the box. There is no assembly required. This fixture

incorporates the use of high quality stepper motors for a more accurate

mirror movement. Mirror movement allows for a full 90 degree tilt

(vertical) and a full 90 degree pan (horizontal). An internal built in

microphone allows the fixtures to run in Stand Alone mode so there is

no need for an external controller. The RADD™ may also be set-up to

run in a Master-Slave mode when used in multiples, up to 16 units. When

used in the Master-Slave mode, the unit will chase to several internal

programs. The RADD™ can also be controlled via a standard DMX

controller such as the American DJ Show Designer,™ or the American

DJ® DMX Operator,™ giving the user independent control over the gobo

and color wheel as well as the mirrors pan and tilt movements.

Note: The built in programs in the RADD are so good you may never

need a DMX controller.

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• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your unit.

• Be sure that the local power outlet matches the required voltage

for your fixture.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed

or broken. Please route your power cord out of the way of foot

traffic.

• 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 top cover under any conditions. There are no user

serviceable parts inside.

• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long periods

of time.

• Never connect this unit to a dimmer pack

• Always be sure to mount this unit in area that will allow proper

ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.

• Never block the ventilation holes.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged in

any way.

• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

RADD™ Warnings

Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and

thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions con-

tain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.

Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference.

RADD™ General Instructions

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RADD™ Set Up

Unpacking:

Every Radd has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operat-

ing order. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred

during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fix-

ture for any damage. In the case damage has been found please contact our toll

free customer support number for further instructions.

Power Supply:

Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches

the required voltage for your American DJ® Radd.™ The American DJ® Radd is

available in a 115v and 230v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to

venue, you should be sure to plug your power supply into a matching wall outlet

before attempting to operate you controller.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:

Your fixture and your 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 “Y”ed or split.

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.

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 connect the cable’s

Figure 1

1

2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 IN

(X-CALIBUR)

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

DMX512 OUT

CONTROLLER

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

1

2

3

Termination reduces signal errors and

avoids signal transmission problems

and interference. It is always advisable

to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance

120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)

and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

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Figure 3

shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in con-

tact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit

and erratic behavior.

Special Note: Line Termination.

When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator 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.

Linking:

The Radd is a DMX intelligent scanner and must follow standard DMX protocol.

A DMX signal cannot be split or “Y-ed” unless you are using an approved DMX

splitter such as the American DJ® DMX Branch 4.

™ Link your scanners together

using standard DMX cable as described on page 5 of this manual. Be sure that

each fixture follows an “IN”/”OUT” pattern starting from you DMX controller.

Your controller will always be the first output in a DMX chain. Link all your DMX

devices together regardless of their brand or type.

Figure 5 on page 7 details the proper linking procedure.

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1

2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 IN

(X-CALIBUR)

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

DMX512 OUT

CONTROLLER

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

1

2

3

Termination reduces signal errors and

avoids signal transmission problems

and interference. It is always advisable

to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance

120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)

and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

Figure 4

XLR MALE SOCKET

1 EARTH 2 COLD

3 HOT

XLR FEMALE SOCKET

1 EARTH

COLD 2

3 HOT

XLR Pin Configuration:

Pin 1 = Shield

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

Figure 2

RADD™ Set Up Cont.

Radd™ Operating Instructions

For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams

projections. The Radd™ comes with a protective transportation cover.

Be sure to remove it before attempting any operation!

Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):

1. To operate as a stand alone unit, via its internal chases and micro

phone, turn all dip switches off.

2. Adjust the sensitivity knob on the rear of the unit so the unit

will react to sound.

3. The Radd™ will now react to the bass sound of music via the

internal microphone.

Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active):

1. This function will allow you to link up to 16 units to run on the

master units 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.

5. 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.

6. Turn all the master units dip switches to the off position.

7. Please follow chart on page 4 for all slave dipswitch settings. Note

only one fixture may use the master units dip switch settings.

8. After all the units settings have been set and are plugged in, adjust

the sensitivity knob on the bottom of the master unit to make them

react to sound.

Note: Stand-Alone and Master-Slave operation require sound to

activate!

DMX Operation:

This fixture will react with DMX operation. For best results use only

1 (one) motor function for each scene (or step), when programming

scenes into a DMX controller. This will give you faster mirror and faster

gobo/color changes. For Example:

A. With DMX controller move the mirror up then program the step.

B. Move the mirror down then program that step.

C. Change the gobo/color wheel then program that step.

D. Continue this pattern to achieve best results.

1. Operating through a DMX controller gives the user freedom to create

his/her own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This

function also allows you to use your fixtures as spots.

2. This operation will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits

with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the American DJ Show

Designer™ or the American DJ® DMX Operator.™

3. The Radd™ uses four DMX channels to operate; Channel 1 is Pan,

channel 2 is Tilt, channel 3 is Color, and channel 4 Gobos.

4. 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 the controller.

1. To focus a Radd,™ it is best to first turn down the music sensitivity

knob to its minimum position.

2. Loosen the thumb screw on the front of the unit that hold the lens

in place.

3. Adjust the focus by manually moving the lens up and down.

4. Tighten the thumb screw after you achieve your desired focus.

Radd™ Operating Instructions

Radd™ Focusing

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Radd™ Lamp Replacement

Lamp Replacement: Caution! Never open the unit when in use. Always

disconnect the main power and allow the unit ample time to cool before

attempting to replace the lamp. Remember always replace with the same

type 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 front cover and thumb screws.

3. Loosen the thumb screws on front cover.

4. Remove the cover.

5. Remove and replace the bulb.

6. Reassemble.

Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external

optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output.

Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture

operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew).

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. Situation may very. If used heavily in clubs with lots of fog,

cleaning may be required more often.

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 in.

Radd™ Fixture Cleaning

The American DJ “Radd”™ comes with a 1 year limited warranty. We

recommend filling out the warranty registration card that came with your

fixture to validate your warranty. For service contact your American DJTM

dealer.

Radd™ Warranty

CHANNEL

1 2 3 4

NO ROTATION COLOR GOBO

DMX512

LEVEL RANGE

0 - 255

99

95

89

85

79

75

69

65

59

55

49

45

39

35

29

25

19

15

9

5

0

255

200

PURPLE

PINK

ORANGE

YELLOW

GREEN

BLUE

RED

WHITE

BLACKOUT

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The Radd is a four channel scanner. This chart details the DMX traits

of the Radd.

™ Use your controller’s fader levels to scroll through the

different values. Each fader value dictates the fixtures operation.

Radd™ DMX Traits

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DMX is a universal binary language used to control intelligent lighting

fixtures. Each dip switch represents a value based on binary code:

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

Dip Switch 6 address equals 32

Dip Switch 7 address equals 64

Dip Switch 8 address equals 128

Dip Switch 9 address equals 256

Dip Switch 10 address equals 512

Please note dip switch 10 may be omitted on some fixtures!

Several DMX fixtures use dip switch 10 to access different function such

as the Master/Slave operation. For those fixtures turning dip switch 10

on will activate it’s specific function and have no bearing on the DMX

value.

DMX CHANNEL

1 2 3 54 7 9 1086

ON

1 4 16 64 256

2 8 32 128 512

Some fixtures will omit dip switch 10 all together, for hose fixture the

maximum DMX value that can be assigned to fixture will be 511.

Radd™ DMX Channel Values

Radd™ DMX Addressing

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Use the slider adjuster on your

DMX controller to reach your

desired DMX value. DMX values

will always range from zero (0) to

255. The above chart breaks down

the “traits” or values for Color,

Gobos, and mirror movement.

Radd™ DMX Traits

1

ON

98765432 1

ON

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ON

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ON

98765432

1

ON

98765432 1

ON

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ON

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ON

98765432

1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432

1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432

Head 3

Head 2

Master - Head 1

Head 4 Head 16

Head 15

Head 14

Head 13

Head 12

Head 11

Head 10

Head 9

Head 8

Head 7

Head 6

Head 5

1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432

1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432

1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432

1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432 1

ON

98765432

Head 1

Head 2

Head 4

Head 3 Head 15Head 11

Head 14Head 10

Head 9 Head 13

Head 7

Head 6

Head 5

Head 16

Head 12

Head 8

Radd™ DMX Addressing Chart

Radd™ Master/Slave Dip Switch Chart

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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A. American DJ® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American DJ® products to be

free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days)

from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within

the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s respon-

sibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time ser-

vice is sought.

B. For warranty service, send the product only to the American DJ® factory. All shipping

charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement)

are within the terms of this warranty, American DJ® will pay return shipping charges only to a

designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped

in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories

are shipped with the product, American DJ® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or

damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product

is modied in any manner which American DJ® concludes, after inspection, affects the reli-

ability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the

American DJ® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Ameri-

can DJ®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the

instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning

or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, American DJ® will replace defective

parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by

reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ® under

this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including

parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ®. All products covered by this warranty were

manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.

E. American DJ® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon

its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore

manufactured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any acces-

sory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable

law, all implied warranties made by American DJ® in connection with this product, including

warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth

above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchant-

ability or tness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and

or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above;

and under no circumstances shall American DJ® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or

consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.

F. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ® Products and super-

sedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions hereto-

fore published.

Radd™ Warranty

©American DJ Supply

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

Model: RADD™

SPECIFICATIONS:

Lamp: ZB-JCR/H5 15v/100w

Power: 110V/60Hz

Fuse: 3A

Optics: High Quality Glass Lenses

Ventilation: Fan Cooled

Working Position: Any

Weight: 14 Lbs.

Size: 11” x 11.5” x 7”

Duty Cycle: 10 min. on 10 min. off

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