American DJ DMX-512 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – American DJ; giving the user independent control; D J S c a n TM F e a t u r e s c o n t .
- Page 3 – Sound Active; Stand-Alone and Master -Slave operation require sound to activate!; D J S c a n TM S e t U p C o n t .; XLR Pin Configuration:; D J S c a n TM O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s; American DJ Supply
- Page 4 – D J S c a n TM O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s c o n t .
- Page 5 – D J S c a n TM C l e a n i n g; Always replace with the exact same lamp and fuse.
- Page 7 – Use the slider adjuster on your DMX controller
USER
USER
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: Read all instructions before attempting to install or power unit up!
Specifications: DJ Scan
Weight:
21 lbs.
Dimensions:
18x 8.6 x 4.3
Lamp:
JCR/H5 15v-150w
Fuse:
5
A
/250v GMA
Voltage:
115v/230v, 60Hz/50Hz
Gobos:
10 Plus Spot
Colors:
7 Plus White
Cooling:
Fan Cooled
Working Position:
Any Safe Position
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 fin-
gers as the oil from your hands may shorten
the lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until
the lamp has had ample time to cool.
Remember, lamps are not covered under war-
ranty conditions.
©
American DJ Supply
®
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Los Angeles, CA. 90058 USA DJ Scan
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American DJ “DJ Scan,” one of the finest pieces of its
kind on the market today! The DJ Scan 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 cen-
ters. 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 DJ Scan™ was designed to run in master/slave mode but can be used
with a standard dmx controller.
The DJ Scan 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 accu-
rate 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 DJ Scan™ 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 sever-
D J S c a n ™ F e a t u r e s
American DJ
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D J S c a n ™ I n t r o d u c t i o n
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Summary
internal programs. The DJ Scan™ 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 progr...
Special Note: For excessive cable runs of 100ft. total or more, we recommend using a termi- nator of 80-100 ohms/.5w. Long cable runs can sometimes cause erratic behavior. Using a cable ter-minator will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior. For best results use fog or special effects smoke...
DMX Operation: This fixture will react with DMX operation. For best results use only 1 (one) motor function for eachscene (or step), when programming scenes into a DMX controller. This will give you faster mirror andfaster gobo/color changes. For Example: A. With DMX controller move the mirror up th...
