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American DJ

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4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles CA. 90058

www.americandj.com

     Rev. 5/07

User Instructions

Unpacking: 

Thank you for purchasing the RollerTron 250™ by Ameri-

can DJ

®

. Every RollerTron 250™ has been thoroughly tested and has 

been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the ship-
ping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the 

carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fixture for any 

damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit has 
arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are miss-
ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further 

instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first 

contacting customer support. 

Introduction: 

This unit is five channel DMX intelligent scanner with a 

unique barrel mirror that may be easily converted to an intelligent color 
changer by removing the mirror unit. This unit can also run as a stand 
alone, sound-active unit, or in a Master/Slave configuration as either 
a  scanner  or  color  changer.  The  RollerTron  250

  comes  with  three 

built  in  programs  and  is  best  used  in  multiples  of  four.  When  used 
as  a  stand  alone  unit  or  when  used  in  multiples  linked  in  a  master/
slave  configuration  the  optional  Mini/C  or  Wireless/C  controller  may 
be  used.  The  optional  controller  will  access  different  programs  and 
control a blackout function. 

For best results use fog or special effects 

smoke to enhance the beams projections. 

Customer Support:

 American DJ

®

 provides a toll free customer sup-

port line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you 
encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may 
also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or 
suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 

5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

 

Voice:   

(800) 322-6337

 

Fax: 

  

(323) 582-2941

 

E-mail:  

[email protected]

To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com

Warning! 

To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do 

not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 

Caution!

 There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not 

attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures war-
ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact 
American DJ

®

.

  RollerTron 250™    

      

                 General Information

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American DJ

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  -  www.americandj.com  - RollerTron 250™ Instruction Manual Page 2

American DJ

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Summary of Contents for Roller Tron 250

Page 1: ... and is best used in multiples of four When used as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples linked in a master slave configuration the optional Mini C or Wireless C controller may be used The optional controller will access different programs and control a blackout function For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections Customer Support American DJ provides...

Page 2: ... 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 electrical 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 this unit when it s cover is removed Never plug th...

Page 3: ...hows the menu and operating func tions that you can choose from 6 Lens This is a fully focusing high quality lens Focus the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter clockwise direc tion 7 Barrel Mirror This is a highly reflective surface mirror specifically designed to optimize and enhance beam output Never use glass cleaner that contain ammonia to clean the surface of the mirro...

Page 4: ... music or chase through one of three programs you can select You may also choose RollerTron 250 Operation American DJ www americandj com RollerTron 250 Instruction Manual Page 8 American DJ www americandj com RollerTron 250 Instruction Manual Page 7 RollerTron 250 Operation to run a big angle program or small angle program depending on the size of the dance floor Only use this mode when running a ...

Page 5: ...e a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a sin gle controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX com pliant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line...

Page 6: ...3 PIN XLR POWER POWER POWER 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 Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture 1 2 3 1 2 3 DMX DMX COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR Figure 2 Figure 3 1 Ground 1 Ground XLR Male Socket XLR Pin Configuration 3 Hot...

Page 7: ...4 GOBO 0 7 SPOT 8 15 GOBO 1 16 23 GOBO 2 24 31 GOBO 3 32 39 GOBO 4 40 47 GOBO 5 48 55 GOBO 6 56 63 GOBO 7 64 71 GOBO 8 72 79 GOBO 9 80 87 GOBO 10 88 95 BLACK OUT 96 103 GOBO SPOT SHAKE 104 111 GOBO 1 SHAKE 112 119 GOBO 2 SHAKE Channel Value Function 4 GOBO 120 127 GOBO 3 SHAKE 128 135 GOBO 4 SHAKE 136 143 GOBO 5 SHAKE 144 151 GOBO 6 SHAKE 152 159 GOBO 7 SHAKE 160 167 GOBO 8 SHAKE 168 175 GOBO 9 SH...

Page 8: ...e exact same type lamp unless oth erwise specified by an authorized American DJ service technician Replacing with anything other than the specified part can damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty Warning If you continue to blow lamps or the breaker STOP using the unit Contact customer support for further instructions you may have to return the unit for servicing Continuing to us...

Page 9: ...ct If any accessories are shipped with the product American DJ shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which American DJ concludes after inspection affects the reli ability of the product if the product has been r...

Page 10: ...y Cycle None DMX 5 Channels 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 Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice RollerTron 250 Specifications American DJ American DJ World Headquarters 4295 Charter ...

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