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©American DJ®  -  www.americandj.com  - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 18

©American DJ®  -  www.americandj.com  - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 17

  Orbitron™  

 

 

 

 

       Cleaning

  Orbitron™  

 

 

 

  Trouble Shooting

Fixture Cleaning:

Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and exter-
nal  optical  lenses  and  mirror  should  be  carried  out  periodically  to 
optimize  light  output.  Cleaning  frequency  depends  on  the  environ-
ment  in  which  the  fixture  operates  (I.e.  smoke,  fog  residue,  dust, 
dew). In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis. 
Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp output.
1.  Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out-

side casing.

2.  Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill.
3.  Clean the external optics and mirror with glass cleaner and a soft 

cloth every 20 days.

4.  Clean the internal optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 

30-60 days.

5.  Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit 

back in.

Trouble Shooting:

Listed  below  are  a  few  common  problems  that  you  may  encounter, 
with solutions.

No light output from the unit;

1. Be sure you have connected your unit into a standard 120V wall

outlet.  

2.   Be sure the external fuse has not blown. The fuse is located on

the bottom panel of the unit. 

3.   Remove the lamp cover and be sure the lamp is seated in its    

socket properly. Occasionally lamps become loose during ship-
ping be sure the lamp is push in to its socket all the way.

4. Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated. 

Unit does not respond to sound;

1. Low frequencies (bass) should cause the unit to react to sound.

Tapping on the microphone, quiet or high pitched sounds may 
not activate the unit.  

2. Be 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  authorized  American  DJ

®

  techni-

cian. Replace with anything other than the specified part can damage 
your unit and will void your manufactures warranty.

Warning: 

If,  after  replacing  the  lamp  or  fuse  either  one  continues 

to blow,  STOP using the unit. Contact customer support for further 
instructions, you may have to return the unit for servicing. Continuing 
to use the unit may cause serious damage.

Fuse  Replacement:

  Disconnect  the  unit’s  main  power  sup-

ply.  Insert  a  standard  flat  head  screw  driver  in  to  the  fuse  holder 
housing.  Turn  the  screwdriver  in  counter-clockwise  direction 
to  remove  the  fuse    holder.  Remove  the  fuse  holder  to  expose 
the  fuse.  Remove  the  old  fuse  and  discard  it.  Replace  the  fuse 
with  the  same  type.  Insert  the  fuse  holder  back  into  it’s  hous-
ing  and  turn  it  in  clockwise  direction  to  lock  the  holder  in  place.

Lamp  Replacement:

Caution!  Never  attempt  to  change  the  lamp 

while the fixture is plugged in. Always disconnect the main power and 
allow  the  unit  ample  time  to  cool  before  attempting  to  replace  the 
lamp. Lamp replacement has been made simple by incorporating the 
use of a flip-up front cover that is retained by thumb screws.
1.   Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal 

 

Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal

Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal

  Orbitron™ 

 

 

 Halogen Lamp Warning

This fixture is fitted with halogen lamps which 
are  highly  susceptible  to  damage  if  improp-
erly handled. Never touch the lamps with your 
bare  fingers  as  the  oil  from  your  hands  will 
shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture 
until the lamps have had ample time to cool. 
Remember, lamps are not covered under war-
ranty conditions.

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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