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      “

S-F

” will equal Master/Send Fast Mode

      “

S-S

” will equal Master/Send Slow Mode

4.   To toggle between Fast and Slow modes repeat steps one 

    and two.  

Note:  The  remote  control  only  operates  in  Stand-Alone  or  Master-
Slave modes. If the remote is used while the units are in DMX mode, 
the remote will not function. If the unit does not receive an active DMX 
signal,  the  unit  will  automatically  react  to  sound  in  the  Master/Slave 
mode. 

DMX Mode:

Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to cre-

ate  their  own  programs  tailored  to  their  own  individual  needs.  This 

function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights.

1.  This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s 

  traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the 

  American DJ

®

 Show Designer™ or the American DJ

®

 DMX    

  Operator.™

2.  The Pocket Scan

TM

 uses seven DMX channels to operate; 

  Channel 1 is mirror pan, channel 2 is mirror tilt, channel 3 is 

  color, channel 4 is gobo, channel 5 is shutter, channel 6 is 

  speed, and channel 7 controls the laser.

3.  To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the 

  XLR connections to any standard DMX controller. - Follow the 

  set-up specifications that come with your DMX controller. 

  Pocket Scan™                                Operation Cont.

Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external 

optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output.  

1.   Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the 

  outside casing.

2.   Use a brush to wipe down the fan grill.

3.   Clean the external optics 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.

Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture 

operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). 

  Pocket Scan™                                           Cleaning

100

1

10

Pocket Scan™ LCD

  Pocket Scan™                                Operation Cont.

Adjusting The DMX address:

The DMX address is adjusteded by using the “1, 10, and 100” keys 

directly  below  the  LCD.  Each  press  of  a  button  will  increase  the 

selected value of one. Please note that each tap of the keys will only 

increase the displayed value, you may decrease the value.

This function will reset all functions to their default setting. You may 

reset the fixture by turing the unit on and off. If your units are being 

controlled through a DMX controller, you may also reset the fixtures by 

adjusting DMX channel seven to a value of 240-250.

This function will automatically shut off the lamp if the shutter is closed 

for 10 - 15 minute in DMX mode. 

  Pocket Scan™                                 Reset Function

©

American DJ Supply

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Pocket Scan™ Instruction Manual Page 14

©

American DJ Supply

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Pocket Scan™ Instruction Manual Page 13

Summary of Contents for Pocket Scan

Page 1: ...t contacting customer support Introduction The Pocket ScanTM is part of American DJ s continu ing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures The Pocket ScanTM is our most compact full featured scanner ever The Pocket Scan is a DMX scanner with a built in 4 9mW diode laser Both the laser and the lamp can be operated at the same time for truly amazing effects This unit is ligh...

Page 2: ...te this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord This prong is used to reduce the risk of elec trical shock and fire in case of an internal short Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the cover under any conditions There are no user serviceable parts inside Never operate ...

Page 3: ...ware of Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated than any light from any other kind of light source This concentration of light can cause instant eye injuries primarily by burning the retina the back of your eyeball contatining cells that are sensitive to light Even if you cannot feel heat from a laser beam it can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience Even very small am...

Page 4: ... hazardous Never point a laser at aircraft this is a federal offense Never point un terminated laser beams into the sky Do not expose the output optic aperture to cleaning chemicals Do not use laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two beams Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged the housing is open or if the optics appear damaged in any way Never open the laser housing The ...

Page 5: ...e and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be split Pocket Scan Set Up Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR...

Page 6: ... two Master Slave modes Fast and Slow Master Slave Connections 1 Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the top of the unit Use standard XLR microphone cables to link your units to gether Remember that 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 ...

Page 7: ...g the internal and external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing 2 Use a brush to wipe down the fan grill 3 Clean the external optics 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...

Page 8: ...st turn down the music so the mirror stops moving 2 Loosen the thumb screw on the front of the unit that hold the lens in place 3 Adjust the focus by moving the lens up and down until you reach proper focus 4 Tighten the thumb screws after you achieve your desired focus Pocket Scan DMX Settings DMX CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 PAN TILT COLOR GOBO DMX512 LEVEL RANGE 0 255 99 95 89 85 79 75 69 65 59 55 49 45 39 ...

Page 9: ...tors it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected 4 If it is a bad connection the RED LED may flash when cables are wiggled but remember it may also be the unit sensing audio 5 If DMX connectors are fairly short ordinary microphone cables may be used For longer runs this may cause Pocket Scan Trouble Shooting data transmission problems which will show up as random or incorrect mov...

Page 10: ...mited warranty We recom mend filling out the warranty registration card that came with your fixture to validate your warranty You may also register your product on line at www americandj com Pocket Scan Product Registration American DJ American DJ World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 725 6100 Web www americandj com E mail info americandj com Ameri...

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