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ADJ Encore LP18IP troubleshooting
The ADJ Encore LP18IP problems live-event techs bring to Ask Roadie most (also called ADJ Encore LP18, ENC368, Encore LP18 IP, LP18IP). Pick your symptom, or describe your own in plain words, and get the likeliest fix first, with the manual page when there is one.
Common Encore LP18IP errors & problems
What techs run into most, and what's usually behind it. The step-by-step fix for your exact unit is in Ask Roadie.
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Encore LP18IP buttons don't respond / display shows LOCKED
Likely cause: Two lock levels exist to prevent accidental changes on outdoor rigs.
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Encore LP18IP colors don't match between units / need to reset settings
Likely cause: Calibration trims per-color output; Restore clears any stray settings.
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Encore LP18IP fades feel slow or laggy
Likely cause: Built-in dimming smoothing adds delay on top of the console's own fade time.
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Encore LP18IP flickers or scan-lines on camera
Likely cause: Higher PWM refresh rates stop the camera sensor catching the LED switching.
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Encore LP18IP goes dark or runs a program when the console disconnects
Likely cause: The fixture follows this setting whenever DMX signal is lost.
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Encore LP18IP not responding to DMX or responding wrongly
Likely cause: Address/mode mismatches and unterminated lines cause most "dead" or erratic fixtures.
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Encore LP18IP outdoors — water, corrosion or condensation issues
Likely cause: Open connectors break the IP rating; condensation clears only when the unit warms and vents.
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How many Encore LP18IP can I power-link?
Likely cause: Exceeding the link count overloads the through-power connector and wiring.
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