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American DJ

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Comscan LED Instruction Manual Page 13

American DJ

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Comscan LED Instruction Manual Page 14

Operating Modes: The Comscan LED can operate in three dif-
ferent modes. In each mode you can run the fixture as a stand 
alone fixture or in a master/slave confiugration. This next section 
will detail the differences in the operating modes.

•  Sound Active mode - 

The fixture will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs. 

•  Show mode - 

Choose 1 of 12 show modes to run.

• DMX control mode -

 

This  function  will  allow  you  to  control  each  individual  fixtures  traits 
with  a  standard  DMX-512  controller  such  as  the  Elation

®

  Show 

Designer.

Master-Slave Operation 

This function will allow you to link up to 16 

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 approved DMX data cables, daisy chain your units togeth-  
 

er 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 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. For longer cable runs we suggest a termina- 

 

tor at the last fixture.

2.   On the Master unit find your desired show and set that show by  
 

pressiing the ENTER button.

3.  On the slave units 

tap the MENU button until “

SLMD

”  is dis-   

 

played, and Press ENTER.

4.   The slave units will now follow the Master unit.

Universal DMX Control: 

This function allows you to use a Elation

® 

universal  DMX-512  controller  to  control  the  chases  and  patterns, 
dimmer  and  strobe.  A  DMX  controller  allows  you  to  create  unique 
programs tailored to your individual needs. 
1.  The Comscan LED is a five DMX channel DMX fixture. See  

 

 

page 14 for a detailed description of the DMX values and traits.

2.  To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures 

 Comscan LED 

 

 

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 Comscan LED 

 

 

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on pages 5-7 as well as the set-up specifications that are includ-

 

ed 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.  Follow the instructions on page 9 to set the DMX address. 
6.  For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on  
 

the last fixture.

7.  For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included   
 

with your DMX controller.

Sound Active Mode: 

This mode allows either single unit or several 

units linked together, to run to the beat of the music.  
1.  Tap the MENU button until 

SOUN

” is displayed, and press    

  ENTER.
2.  

Press ENTER then press and hold MENU for 3 seconds to cofirm.

3.  The optional

 UC3 Controller 

(not included)

 

may be used to con- 

 

trol different functions including blackout.

Show Mode: 

In this mode you can choose 1 of 12 show modes to 

run.  
1.  Tap the MENU button until 

SHND

” is displayed, and press    

  ENTER.
2.  

Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until you find your desired show,  

 

and press ENTER then press and hold MENU for 3 seconds to  

 

con firm. See page 9 for more info.

3.  The optional

 UC3 Controller 

(not included)

 

may be used to con- 

 

trol different functions including blackout.

  Comscan LED                                             UC3 Control

Blackout 

Blackout the unit 

Function 

1. Synchronous Strobe
2. Two light Strobe   
3. Sound Strobe 

Show Select 
(show0-12) 

Gobo Select 
(8+open) 

Mode

Sound/Strobe 
(LED OFF)

Chase 
(LED ON) 

Gobo
(LED blinking) 

Summary of Contents for Comscan LED

Page 1: ...is a five channel DMX intelligent LED scanner The Comscan LED can operate as a stand alone fixture or in a Master Slave configuration The Comscan LED has three oper ating modes sound active mode show...

Page 2: ...personnel when A Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance B The appliance has been exposed to rain or water C The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a m...

Page 3: ...peration The Comscan LED can be controlled via DMX 512 pro tocol The Comscan LED is a five channel DMX unit The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the rear panel of the unit Your...

Page 4: ...a 3 pin DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin data cables in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a prope...

Page 5: ...ow be displayed X representing a number between 0 12 Programs 1 12 are factory programs while Sh 0 is random mode Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired show and press the ENTER then press...

Page 6: ...is function will run a self test program 1 Tap the MENU button until TEST is displayed press ENTER 2 The fixture will now run a self test TEMP With this function you can check the temperature of the f...

Page 7: ...ol This function allows you to use a Elation universal DMX 512 controller to control the chases and patterns dimmer and strobe A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your in...

Page 8: ...a soft cloth every 20 days 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 back in Comscan LED F...

Page 9: ...e and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American DJ Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replace ment thereof...

Page 10: ...5 DMX Channels Sound Active Yes Working Position Any Safe Secure Position Operating Temperature Do Not Operate in Temperatures above 104 Fahrenheit Warranty 3 Year 1095 days American DJ www americandj...

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