Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a universal
DMX 512 controller as the American DJ® DMX Operator™ or Show
Designer.™ to control mirror movement and the color/gobo wheel. The
use of a DMX controller will allow you to customize the use of fixtures
allowing you to control the rotation direction as well as the rotation
speed. Operating through a DMX controller allows the freedom to
create unique programs tailored to one’s individual needs.
1. The Utopia 250S™ uses four DMX channels. Channel 1 controls
pan, channel 2 controls tilt, channel 3 controls the color/gobo
wheel, and channel 4 controls the strobe function. See page 14 for
detailed description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
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DMX signal to another DMX fi xture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal
to the nest Utopia 250S™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or
Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the
chain. See “Terminator” on page 7.
10. Fuse Holder - This housing stores the 3 amp GMA protective
fuse. Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless other
wise instructed, by an authorized American DJ® service technician.
11. Power Cord - Connect only to a matching power outlet. Never use
this fi xture is the ground prong has been removed or broken off.
12. Mirror - This is a highly refl ective surface mirror specifi cally
designed to optimize and enhance beam output. Never use glass
cleaner that contain ammonia to clean the surface of the mirror (such
as Windex).
13. Lens - This is a fully focusing high quality lens. Focus the lens by
manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direc-
tion.
14. Lamp Socket Assembly - This assembly holds a ZB-ELC
(24v/250w) lamp. A long life version of lamp may be used in place of
the original lamp (ZB-ELC3 300 hours).
15. Lamp Socket Assembly Plate - This plate accesses the lamp
socket assembly.
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on pages 5 - 7 as well as the set-up specifications that are included
with your DMX controller.
3. Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
4. This will allow you to create your own programs.
5. When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation
follow the dip switch settings on page 14.
6. For help operating in DMX operation consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
7. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): This function allows a
single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this function when
running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
1. To activate the Sound-Active mode be sure the number 2 function
switch is set to the “ON” position and refer to “Master Unit” on the
Master-Slave DIP SWITCH chart on page 14).
2. The unit will now react to the low frequencies of music via the inter-
nal microphone.
3. Adjust the audio sensitivity knob on the top of the unit to make the
unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity knob in
the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turning the knob
in the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the fi xture’s sensi-
tivity to sound.
4. The optional Utopia/C Blackout Controller may be used with this
function for blackout.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active): This function will allow
you to link up to 4 units together and operate without a controller. The
units will be sound activated. 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.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remember
the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector
is the output. The fi rst 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. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator
at the last fixture.