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User Instructions

  Pocket Scan™   

 

 

          Introduction

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American DJ Supply

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  -  www.americandj.com  - Pocket Scan™ Instruction Manual Page 2

American DJ

®

 

Rev 10/09

General instructions: 

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 impor-

tant safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. 

Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

Unpacking: 

Thank you for purchasing the Pocket Scan™ by Ameri-

can  DJ

®

.  Every  Pocket  Scan™  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 accessories necessary to operate the unit has 

arrived intact. In the case damage has been found or parts are miss-

ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further 

instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting 

customer support. 

Introduction: 

The Pocket Scan

TM

 is part of American DJ’s continu-

ing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The 

Pocket  Scan

TM

  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 light weight and compact which makes it a 

great piece for mobile DJ’s and clubs. For best results use this unit with 

a fog machine to enhance the output of the beams and laser.

 

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) 582-2610

 

E-mail:  

[email protected]

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

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

®

.

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Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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