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American DJ

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  -  www.americandj.com  - Illusion 250™ Instruction Manual Page 11

American DJ

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Illusion 250™ Instruction Manual Page 12

Operating Modes: 

The Illusion 250™ can operate in three dif-

ferent modes. This next section will detail the differences in the 
operating modes.

•  Stand alone mode - 

The  unit  will  react  to  sound,  chasing  through  the  built-in  programs. 
You can also use the optional MINI/C Remote Control to blackout the 
units.

• Master/Slave mode -

 

You  can  daisy  chain  up  to  16  units  together  to  get  a  synchronized 
light  show  without  the  need  of  an  external  controller.  The  units  will 
react to sound chasing through the several built-in programs. 

• 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.

Universal  DMX  Control: 

This  function  allows  you  to  use  a  uni-

versal  DMX-512  controller  such  as  the  Elation

®

  DMX  Operator™ 

or  Elation

®

  Show  Designer™  to  control  the  color/gobo  wheel,  the 

prism, the shutter (strobe), and the Internal programs. A DMX control-
ler  allows  you  to  create  unique  programs  tailored  to  your  individual 
needs. 
1.  The Illusion 250™ uses four DMX channels. Channel 1 controls  
 

the color/gobo wheel, channel 2 controls the prism rotation, 

 

channel 3 controls the shutter/strobe, and channel 4 selects one  

 

of the 10 internal program. See page 16-17 for detailed descrip- 

 

tion of the  DMX traits.

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

on pages 8-10 as well as the set-up specifications that are 

 

included 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.  For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on  
 

the last fixture.

6.  For more help operating in DMX mode consult the manual includ- 
 

ed with your DMX controller.

 
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): 

This mode allows a single 

unit or several units linked together, to run to the beat of the music.  

 Illusion 250™ 

 

 

 

                  Operation

 Illusion 250™ 

 

 

 

                  Operation

1.  To operate the unit in Sound Active mode. “Flip” dipswitch #10 to  
 

the “on” position.

2.   The Illusion 250™ will now react to the bass sound of music via  
 

the internal microphone.

Stand Alone Mode (Internal Program):

1.   To operate as a stand alone unit, via its internal program, “flip”   
 

dipswitch #12 to the “on” position.

2.  The Illusion 250™ will now run its own internal program.
3.  You can also use the optional MINI/C Remote Control to activate  
 

the blackout function.

Master-Slave Operation: 

This function will allow you to link up to 

16 units together and operate without a controller. The units can be 
sound activate or run the Internal program. In Master-Slave operation 
one  unit  will  act  as  the  controlling  unit  and  the  others  will  react  to 
the controlling units movements and programs. Any unit can act as a 
Master or as a Slave.
1.   Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units  
 

together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem- 

 

ber 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  

 

terminator at the last fixture.

2.  Designate one unit to be the Master by ‘flipping” dipswitch #11 to  
 

the “on” position.

3.  On the Slave units, leave all dipswitches in the “off” position.

4.  For Sound Active mode, “flip” dipswitch #10 to the “on” position,  
 

on the Master unit.

5.  You can also use the optional MINI/C Remote Control to activate  
 

the blackout function. If you want to use the optional remote con-

 

trol, connect the MINI/C controller to the first fixture in the line  

 

(master)

Summary of Contents for Illusion 250

Page 1: ...sound active or in a Master Slave con figuration The Illusion 250 comes with several built in programs and is best used in multiples of four When used as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples l...

Page 2: ...pear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance Illusion 250 Safety Precautions Illusion 250 Halogen Lamp Warning Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do no...

Page 3: ...rd Inlet and Fuse Holder Power Cord Inlet This unit is equipped with a removable I E C power cord Be sure to only use the power cord included with the unit this cord is designed to match the electrica...

Page 4: ...Lens Assembly This high quality lens is a fully focusing Focus the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction until the desired effect is achieved Power Supply Be...

Page 5: ...ROL INPUT POWER INPUT OUTPUT DMX512 DMX DMX COMMON 1 2 3 Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal Res...

Page 6: ...inator on the last fixture 6 For more help operating in DMX mode consult the manual includ ed with your DMX controller Stand Alone Operation Sound Active This mode allows a single unit or several unit...

Page 7: ...ignment This procedure centers the lamp in the reflector Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a bright crisp output Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output and...

Page 8: ...ly to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates I e smoke fog residue dust dew In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis Period...

Page 9: ...ctory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service...

Page 10: ...Sound Active Yes Working Position Any Safe Secure Position Warranty 1 Year 365 days Voltage is preset at the factory and is not user selectable Please Note Speci cations and improvements in the design...

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