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American DJ Supply
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American DJ Supply
®
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Concept 2™ Operation Cont.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to cre-
ate their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This
function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixtureʼs
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the
American DJ
®
Show Designer™ or the American DJ
®
DMX
Operator.™
2. The Concept 2
TM
uses nine DMX channels to operate;
Channel 1 is mirror pan, channel 2 is mirror tilt, channel 3 is
color, channel 4 is gobo, channel 5 is shutter, channel 6 is
mirror movement speed, channel 7 controls the mirror move-
ment, channel 8 contols the laser, and channel 9 controls the spe-
cial functions.
3. 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 your DMX controller.
Concept-C Controller:
This is a optional controller made specifically
for the Concept 2™ and Concept 2.™ The Concept-C is a handheld
controller, with a choice of control modes, AUTO and MANUAL. No
DMX address has to be adjusted. Note:
The dipswitches on the back
of the controller do not apply to the Concept 1 or Concept 2.
1. Connect the controller to the Concept as you would a standard
DMX controller.
2. To run your fixture, follow the directions that come with the
Concept-C controller
Setting Units as Masters or Slaves:
This section will detail the procedure for switching units between
Masters and Slaves. Each unit can function as a “Master” or as a
“Slave” To adjust the settings:
1. Be sure the main power switch is set to the “OFF” position.
2. With the power off press and hold down the LCD “1-Key,”
and turn the power on.
3. Hold the right LCD button down until the LCD reads “
Aud
.”
4. Connect the “Slave” unit or units and they will automatically start to
follow the “Master.”
5. To toggle between Master and Slave mode repeat steps 1-3.
Adjusting The DMX address:
The DMX address is adjusteded by using the “1, 10, and 100” keys
directly below the LCD. Each press of a button will increase the
selected value of one. Please note that each tap of the keys will only
increase the displayed value, you may decrease the value.
Reverse Pan:
1. Be sure the main power switch is set to the “OFF” position.
2. With the power off, press and hold the middle LCD button
“10-key,” and turn the power on.
3. Hold the middle LCD button down until the LCD reads
“
r-p
.”
4. To deactivate this function, repeat the same steps.
Reverse Tilt:
1. Be sure the main power switch is set to the “OFF” postion.
2. With the power off, press and hold the left LCD button “100-key,”
and turn the power on.
Concept 2™ Operating Instructions
100
1
10
Concept 2™ LCD
Concept 2™ Focusing
1. To focus the Concept 2
TM
it is best to first turn down the
music so the mirror stops moving.
2. Adjust the focus by turning the focus lens clockwise and counter-
clockwise until your reach proper focus.
You may reset the fixture by turning the unit on and off. If your units
are being controlled through a DMX controller, you may also reset the
fixtures by adjusting DMX channel nine to a value of 250-255 and wait
3 seconds.
Concept 2™ Reset Function
