9. Audio Sensitivity Knob -
This knob adjust the audio sensitivity of the internal microphone (10).
Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the
sensitivity to sound. Turning the knob in the counter clockwise direc-
tion will decrease the fi xture’s sensitivity to sound.
10. Microphone -
This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in
Sound-Active and Master/Slave mode..
11. Cooling Vents -
These vents are used to allow proper cooling. Keep the vents clean.
Never block the vents, improper cooling may result in premature lamp
failure.
12. Option Switches -
These are used to access two special functions:
Switch 1: Inverted Pan - When activated this switch will invert the
PAN value. Left will become right and vice versa.
Switch 2: Inverted Tilt - When activated this switch will invert the
TILT value. Up will become down and vice versa.
13. Function Buttons -
These buttons serve two functions. When the unit is to be used as the
master unit in master/slave mode these switches are used to assign
the program pattern type, either large or small. When the used is to
be used as a slave or when in DMX mode these buttons are used to
assign a DMX address to the unit.
Orbitron™
Controls and Functions
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Dipswitch Functions
1 2
ON
1 : Pan Inverted
2 : Tilt Inverted
5 1 2
Function Buttons Key
1 2 3
1 Function Key : F01 And F02 And DMX Address Change Key
2 Up Key
: DMX Address Up Counter
3 Down Key : DMX Address Down Counter
1. Lens -
This 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 -
This jack is used to transmit the incoming DMX signal to another DMX
fi xture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal to the nest Orbitron™ in the
chain. For best results in DMX or Master/Slave mode, terminate this
jack if it is the last unit in the chain. See “Terminator” on page 7.
3. XLR Input Jack -
This jack is used to accept an incoming DMX signal (from a universal
DMX controller) or Master/Slave (from the output jack of another Orbi-
tron™) signal.
4. MINI/C Controller Jack -
This jack is for use with the optional MINI/C Blackout controller only.
See page 7 for details on the MINI/C controller. Do not attempt to con-
nect an audio signal this jack, this will damage the PC board and void
your manufactures warranty!
5. Power Cord Connection -
The power connection uses an I.E.C. type connector, use only a power
cord that matches this type of connection. Be sure to only connect
this unit to a power outlet that matches the printed power label on the
unit. Never use a power when the ground prong has been removed or
broken off. The ground prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical
shock in case of an electrical short. .
6. Fuse Holder -
This housing stores the 5 amp GMA protective fuse. Always replace
with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise instructed, by an
authorized American DJ
®
service technician.
7. Lamp Socket Cover Thumb Screw -
This thumb screw holds the lamp socket assembly cover (16) into
place.
8. Lamp Socket Cover -
This thumb screw holds the lamp socket cover (16) into place.
Orbitron™
Controls and Functions
