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American DJ

® 

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.americandj.com

Revised 1/02

User Instructions

©American DJ Supply®  -  www.americandj.com  - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 2

Unpacking.....................................................................................3
Introduction..................................................................................3
Customer  Support.............................................................................3
Safety  Precautions...............................................................................4
Features.........................................................................................5
Registration..............................................................................5
Set-Up
    DMX  Linking...................................................................................6
    Data  Cable  Requirements............................................................6
    Termination................................................................................7
    5  Pin  Conversion.........................................................................7
Linking...........................................................................................8
Controls  and  Functions.................................................................10
Operating Modes
    Stand  Alone.................................................................................13
    Master/Slave..................................................................................14
    DMX  ......................................................................................15
Cleaning...................................................................................17
Trouble  Shooting.......................................................................17
Fuse  &  Lamp  Replacement...............................................................18
Mounting...................................................................................20
DMX  Traits......................................................................................20
Master/Slave Quick Reference Chart.................................................21
Warranty.........................................................................................22
Specifications..............................................................................23

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      Contents

Summary of Contents for Orbitron

Page 1: ...ustomer Support 3 Safety Precautions 4 Features 5 Registration 5 Set Up DMX Linking 6 Data Cable Requirements 6 Termination 7 5 Pin Conversion 7 Linking 8 Controls and Functions 10 Operating Modes Sta...

Page 2: ...en damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked...

Page 3: ...controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input and data output Figure 1 If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable This cable may be purch...

Page 4: ...a 90 120 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 female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to...

Page 5: ...TOP BOTTOM 12 4 3 2 8 DMX Linking DMX function allows independent control of each fixture Use any universal DMX controller to access the different traits associated with the Orbitron A reference of d...

Page 6: ...his is a fully focusing high quality lens Focus the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction until the image is in focus 2 XLR Output Jack XLR Output Jack This j...

Page 7: ...to sound Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity turning the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture s sensitivity to sound 4 T...

Page 8: ...nual Page 15 ing the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture s sensitivity to sound 5 The optional MINI C Blackout Controller may be used with this function for blackout Note...

Page 9: ...e sure the SENSITIVITY KNOB 5 is not set to the minimum position Orbitron Fuse Lamp Replacement Caution Always replace with the exact same type lamp and fuse unless otherwise specified by an authorize...

Page 10: ...used for safety cables The rigging point is located on the bottom of the unit This rigging point is secured to the fixture by two large Phillips screws When the rigging point is not to be used and whe...

Page 11: ...sponsibility of American DJ under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American DJ All products covered by this...

Page 12: ...6mm x 394mm x 280mm Colors Clear Gobos None Weight 21 Lbs 9 5 Kgs Fuse 5 Amp GMA Duty Cycle None DMX 5 Channels Sound Active Yes Working Position Any Safe Secure Position Warranty 1 Year 365 days Volt...

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