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American DJ

®

 

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

Los Angeles CA. 90040

www.americandj.com

   8/09

User Instructions

American DJ

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - X-Scan LED Plus Instruction Manual Page 2

  X-Scan LED Plus         

                             General Information

Unpacking: 

Thank you for purchasing the X-Scan LED Plus by Amer-

ican DJ

®

. Every X-Scan LED Plus 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 con-

tacting customer support first. 

Introduction: 

The  X-Scan  LED  Plus  is  a  eight  channel  DMX  intel-

ligent,    LED  scanner.  The  X-Scan  LED  Plus  can  operate  as  a  stand 
alone

 fixture or in a 

Master/Slave configuration. The X-Scan LED Plus 

has two operating modes; sound active mode and DMX control. 

For 

best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams 
projections. 

Customer  Support:

  American  DJ

®

  provides  a  toll  free  customer 

support line, to provide 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. 

Warning! 

This may cause severe eye damage. Avoid looking directly 

into the light source at all times!

Summary of Contents for X-Scan LED Plus

Page 1: ...pport first Introduction The X Scan LED Plus is a eight channel DMX intel ligent LED scanner The X Scan LED Plus can operate as a stand alone fixture or in a Master Slave configuration The X Scan LED Plus has two operating modes sound active mode and DMX control For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free cust...

Page 2: ...into the appliance B The appliance has been exposed to rain or water C The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance X Scan LED Plus Safety Precautions American DJ www americandj com X Scan LED Plus Instruction Manual Page 4 American DJ www americandj com X Scan LED Plus Instruction Manual Page 3 DMX 512 Protocol Compatible Eight DMX Channels X Y Mirr...

Page 3: ... your DMX controller require a approved DMX 512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data output Figure 1 We recommend Accu Cable DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard 110 120 Ohm shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all profes sional sound and lighting stores Your cables should be made with X Scan LED Plus Set Up Figure 1 a male and female XLR conne...

Page 4: ... a 3 pin DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin data cables in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion Conductor 5 Pin XLR Male In 3 Pin XLR Female Out Pin 1 Pin 5 Do Not Use Pin 4 Do Not Use Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 2 Not Used Not Used Data True signal Data Compliment signal Gro...

Page 5: ...ON or OFF Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select ON to activate sound active mode or OFF to deactivate sound active mode 3 Press ENTER to confirm BLND Blackout or Stand by mode 1 Tap the MENU button until BLND is displayed press ENTER Either Yes or No will be displayed 2 To activate Blackout tap the UP or DOWN buttons until Yes is displayed press ENTER to confim The fixture will now be in Blackout...

Page 6: ...TER button 3 On the slave units tap the MENU button until SLMD is dis played and Press ENTER 4 The slave units will now follow the Master unit Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a Elation universal DMX 512 controller to control the chases and patterns dimmer and strobe A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs 1 The X Scan LED Plus i...

Page 7: ...s ENTER 3 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functions including blackout X Scan LED Plus UC3 Control The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functions including blackout Stand By Blackout the unit Function 1 Sync Strobe 2 A sync strobe 3 Sound Strobe 1 Select Gobo 2 Select Color Mode Sound LED OFF LED On X Scan LED Plus DM...

Page 8: ... 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 X Scan LED Plus DMX Traits Channel Value Function 5 SHUTTER STROBE 0 7 BLACKOUT 8 15 SHUTTER OPEN 16 131 S...

Page 9: ...ce and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American DJ Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replace ment thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American DJ All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E American DJ Inc reserves...

Page 10: ...nd Active Yes Working Position Any Safe Secure Position Warranty 3 Year 1095 days American DJ www americandj com X Scan LED Plus Instruction Manual Page 19 Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a electronic bal last which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source American DJ American DJ World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 2650 ...

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