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For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This 

Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate 

This Unit!

•   To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit  

   rain or moisture
•   Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
•   Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt-
   age for your unit.
•   Do not attempt to operate 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 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.
•   Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper  
   ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.
•   Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.
•   This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out-
   doors voids all warranties.
•   Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
•   Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to  
   be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,  
   paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep- 

   tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by  

   the manufacturer. See page 16 for cleaning details.

•   Heat -This fixture should be situated away from heat sources such 

   as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including 
   amplifiers) that produce heat.

•   The fixture should  be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

    A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled 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 Mirror Control
•  2 Operating Modes - Sound Active and DMX Control
•  Internal Microphone 
•  Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
•  UC3 Controller (Not Included)

 X-Scan LED Plus   

                                       Features

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

®

.

During  operation  the  housing  may  become  extremely  hot.  Avoid 
touching the unit with bare hands while in use.
American DJ

®

 will not accept any liability for any resulting damages 

caused  by  the  non-observance  of  this  manual  or  any  unauthorized 
modification to this unit.

  X-Scan LED Plus                              Handling Precautions

 X-Scan LED Plus    

                   Warranty Registration

The  X-Scan  LED  Plus  carries  a  3  year  (1095  days)  limited  warranty. 
Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase 
and  warranty.  You  may  also  register  your  product  online  at  www. 
americandj.com. All returned service items whether under warranty or 
not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization 
(R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy 
of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American DJ® cus-
tomer support for a R.A. number.

To  optimize  the  performance  of  this  product,  please  read  these 
operating  instructions  carefully  to  familiarize  yourself  with  the  basic 
operations  of  this  unit.  These  instructions  contain  important  safety 
information  regarding  the  use  and  maintenance  of  this  unit.  Please 
keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

 X-Scan LED Plus   

                     General Instructions

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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