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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 “100-Key,” 

      and turn the power on.

3.   When the power is applied, the LCD will display the current 

      DMX address and then display the current Master-Slave 

      mode. Master-Slave modes will be displayed as followed:

       

S-F

” will equal Master/Send Fast Mode

       

S-S

” will equal Master/Send Slow Mode

       

rEC

” will equal Slave/Recieve Mode

4.  To toggle between Master and Slave mode repeat steps one 

      and two.

     

Adjusting the Speed of the internal Program:

This  section  will  detail  the  procedure  for  changing  the  Master 

Unit  operating  mode.  The  master  mode  may  be  changed  to 

operate in Fast or Slow modes.

1.   Be sure your unit is in Master mode, see Setting Units as

      Masters or as Slaves, above.

2.   Be sure the main power switch is set to the “OFF” position. 

3.   With the power off press and hold down the LCD “10-Key,” 

      and turn the power on.

4.   When the power is applied, the LCD will display the current 

      DMX address and then display the current Master-Slave 

      mode. Master-Slave modes will be displayed as followed:

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S-F

” will equal Master/Send Fast Mode

       

S-S

” will equal Master/Send Slow Mode

4.  To toggle between Fast and Slow modes repeat steps one 

      and two.  

Note: The remote control only operates in Stand-Alone or Master-

Slave  modes.  If  the  remote  is  used  while  the  units  are  in  DMX 

mode, the remote will not function. If the unit does not receive 

an active DMX signal, the unit will automatically react to sound 

in the Master/Slave mode. 

DMX Mode:

Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom 

to  create  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 fixture’s 

      traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the 

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      Operator.™

2.   The Pocket Scan

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 uses seven 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 

      speed, and channel 7 controls the laser.

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. 

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Summary of Contents for DMX OPERATOR DMX-512

Page 1: ...Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 Web www americandj com E mail info americandj com User Instructions American DJ 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www americandj com DMX 512 ...

Page 2: ...this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufac tures warranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact your nearest American DJ dealer 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 fingers as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp...

Page 3: ...sters built in programs and internal microphone Plug in all units When the Pocket Scan is first turned on it will run through an internal self test where it moves all motors to their zero position After the self test the units will react to sound and chase to the several built in programs American DJ Supply www americandj com Pocket Scan Instruction Manual Page 3 American DJ Supply www americandj ...

Page 4: ...fe and stable matter American DJ Supply www americandj com Pocket Scan Instruction Manual Page 4 American DJ Supply www americandj com Pocket Scan Instruction Manual Page 13 Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter with solutions No light from the unit 1 Check if the Power On red LED is lit and the fan is running If not there is no main supply 2 Check the fuse in the back pane...

Page 5: ...nd of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be Y ed or split Notice Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not connect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior 1 2 3 1 2 3 DMX DMX COMMON DMX512 IN CONN...

Page 6: ...lamps to the yoke of the Pocket Scan The Pocket Scan can be mounted to a wall or may hung from truss American DJ Supply www americandj com Pocket Scan Instruction Manual Page 11 Fuse Replacement Caution Always disconnect the main power before attempting to replace the fuse Remember always replace with the same type lamp and fuse 1 With a flat screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of the its housin...

Page 7: ... only The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only Pocket Scan Operating Instructions American DJ Supply www americandj com Pocket Scan Instruction Manual Page 7 American DJ Supply www americandj com Pocket Scan Instruction Manual Page 10 Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to opti mize light output...

Page 8: ...ed Pocket Scan Operating Instructions American DJ Supply www americandj com Pocket Scan Instruction Manual Page 8 100 1 10 Pocket Scan LCD S F will equal Master Send Fast Mode S S will equal Master Send Slow Mode 4 To toggle between Fast and Slow modes repeat steps one and two Note The remote control only operates in Stand Alone or Master Slave modes If the remote is used while the units are in DM...

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