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  Duo Scan RG  

 

 

 

                       Set Up

Power Supply:

 The American DJ

®

 Duo Scan RG contains a automatic 

voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged 
into the power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about 
the correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.

DMX-512:

 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-

tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of 
communication  between  intelligent  fixtures  and  controllers. 

A  DMX 

controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix-
ture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture 
via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX 
fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA “OUT” terminal). 

DMX Linking: 

DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of 

different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a sin-
gle controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX com-
pliant.

 To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several 

DMX  fixtures  try  to  use  the  shortest  cable  path  possible.  The  order 
in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the 
DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 
may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end, 
or anywhere in the middle. Therefore, the first fixture controlled by the 
controller could be the last fixture in the chain. When a fixture is as-
signed a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA 
assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located in the 
DMX chain.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave 

Operation): 

The Duo Scan RG is a ten channel DMX unit. The DMX 

address  is  set  electronically  using  the  controls  on  the  rear  panel  of 
the unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require a approved DMX-
512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data 
output (Figure 1). We recommend Accu-Cable DMX 
cables. If you are making your own cables, be sure 
to use standard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This 
cable may be purchased at almost all professional 
sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be 
made with a male and female XLR connector on 
either end of the cable. Also remember that DMX 
cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.

Figure 1

  Duo Scan RG  

 

 

         Laser Warning Labels

LASER RADIATION  AVOID 

DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

Maximum output <5 mW

Wavelength: 650nm, 532nm

Class IIIa laser product

This device complies with 21 CFR chapter I,

Subchapter J, CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

30

 m

m

41 mm

Specification stickers

LASER RADIATION  AVOID 

DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

Maximum output <5 mW

Wavelength: 405, 532nm

Class IIIa laser product

This device complies with 21 CFR chapter I,

Subchapter J, or CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Specification stickers

Summary of Contents for Duo Scan RG

Page 1: ...The Duo Scan RG has three operating modes sound active mode show mode or it can be controlled via DMX For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections Customer Suppor...

Page 2: ...voids all warranties During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter Power cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked...

Page 3: ...xposure In the laser safety regulation it is not legal to aim Class 3R lasers in areas which people can get exposed This is true even if it is aimed below people s faces such as on a dance floor Do no...

Page 4: ...DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle Therefore the first fixture controlled by the controller could be the last fixture in the c...

Page 5: ...on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the f...

Page 6: ...This will let you set unit as a master or slave in a master slave configuration 1 Press the MENU button until SLND is displayed press ENTER Either SL 1 or SL 2 will be displayed 2 Press the UP or DOWN...

Page 7: ...urn off after 10 seconds 1 Press the MENU button until LED is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show either ON or OFF Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select ON to keep the LED display on at all...

Page 8: ...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 Press the MENU button until SOUN i...

Page 9: ...output Duo Scan RG Cleaning Duo Scan RG Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter with solutions No laser output from the unit 1 Be sure you have...

Page 10: ...ithout any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products d...

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