Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Accu Roller 250™ by Amer-
ican DJ®. Every Accu Roller 250™ has been thoroughly tested and has
been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping 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 missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further
instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without contacting customer support first.
Introduction: The Accu Roller 250™ is a eight channel, intelligent
DMX barrel scanner. The fixture can operate in three different operating modes; stand alone, sound
tion. The Accu Roller 250™ comes with several 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. For best
results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections.
During the initial start-up or use of this product a light smoke or
smell may arise from the unit. This is a normal process and is
cause by the heat associated with the lamp.
-active, or in a Master/Slave configura-
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) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americandj.com
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!
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 38 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
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty. 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.
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caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized
modification to this unit.
Accu Roller 250™ Discharge Lamp Warning
This unit emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the eyes and
skin. The intense luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage
to the retina. Never operate this unit without it’s covers, these covers
have been specially designed to shield against UV radiation.
Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking
directly into the lamp at all times.
Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals as
this will reduce lamp life and intensity.
To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps
use gas sealed in a high pressure environment to emit a brilliant output.
Due to the high pressure involved with the construction of the lamp,
the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use. This risk is
increased with age, added care is encouraged when dealing with older
lamps. Extreme caution should be used when operating this or any
fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp. Never open this unit while in
use.
® will not accept any liability for any resulting damages
This fixture is fitted with a discharge lamp which
is highly susceptible to damage if improperly
handled. Never touch the lamp with your bare fin
gers as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp
life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamps
have had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps
are not covered under warranty conditions.
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.
Accu Roller 250™ Product
Registration
The Accu Roller 250™ carries a one year limited warranty. Please fill
out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned
service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid
and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number
must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief
description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be
written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping carton.
If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of
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purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our
customer support team on our toll free customer support number. All
packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A.
number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper
at the shippers cost.
Accu Roller 250™ Features
• Micro-Stepping Motors for Smooth Color and Gobo Transitions
Accu Roller 250™ Controls and Functions Accu Roller 250™ Controls and Functions
MODE/ENTER DOWNUPEXIT
1. 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 mirror (such
as Windex).
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2. Lens Assembly - This high quality lens is a fully focusing. Focus
the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until the desired effect is achieved.
3. Digital Display - This display shows the menu and operating functions that you can choose from.
4. Mode/Enter Button - This button is used to select and confirm a
function when working in the system menu. It is also used to exit certain menus.
5. Down Button - This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through the system menu.
6. Fuse Holder - This housing stores a 8 amp (4 amp 220v) GMA protective fuse. Never defeat the fuse, the fuse is designed to protect the
electronics in the event of severe power fluctuations. Always be sure
to replace the fuse with an exact match as the one being replaced,
unless otherwise told to do so by an authorized American DJ® service
technician.
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7. Power Cord Inlet - This unit is equipped with a removable I.E.C.
power cord. Be sure to only use the power cord included with the
unit, this cord is designed to match the electrical requirements of the
unit. Other cords may cause the unit to overheat or malfunction. Voltage may vary from venue to venue, when connecting this unit to a
power supply be sure to connect to a matching power outlet. Never
use this fixture if the ground prong has been removed or broken off.
The ground prong is designed to reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock in the event the unit suffers from an internal short.
8. MINI/C Controller Jack - This jack is for use with the optional
MINI/C controller only. This controller is used to control the blackout
function. Do not attempt to connect an audio signal to this jack, this
will damage the PC board and void your manufactures warranty!
9. XLR DMX Input Jack - This jack is used to receive an incoming
DMX signal or Master/Slave signal.
10. XLR Output Jack - This jack is used to transmit the incoming
DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal
to the next Accu Roller 250™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or
Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain.
See “Terminator” on page 11.
11. Lamp Assembly and Access Plate
- This plate accesses the lamp
socket assembly. The unit includes a spring mounted ZB-MSD250
250w discharge lamp. Be sure to only replace with same type lamp.
After replacing a lamp be sure the lamp is centered in the reflector. See
page 32 for details on installing and optimizing replacement lamps.
Never operate this unit with the lamp exposed, this lamp emits strong
UV radiation.
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. Cooling Fan - This unit is equipped with three high velocity vari-
able fans to aid in the cooling process. These fans are designed to
vary their velocity at different operating temperatures, to provide
better cooling when the unit reached higher operating temperatures
associated with long usage. Be sure to never obstruct the cooling fans
during normal usage. Also, be sure to keep the vents clean at all times.
A blocked or malfunctioning cooling system may shorten lamp life and
unit reliability.
13. Up Button
- This button is used to scroll forward when navigating
through the system menu.
14. Exit Button
- This button is used to exit menus and to scroll back-
wards through certain menus only.
Accu Roller 250™ Set Up
Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-
age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ®
™
Accu Roller 250.™ The American DJ® Accu Roller 250
is available in
a 120v and 220v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue
to venue, you should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet
voltage before attempting to operate you fixture. Also be sure to only
use the included I.E.C. power cable supplied with the unit, this cable
matches the voltage and current requirements of the unit.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX
controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix
ture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture
via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX
fixtures (most controllers only have 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
single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX
compliant.
several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The
order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence
the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address
of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the
end, or anywhere in the middle. Therefore, the first fixture controlled
by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. When a fixture
is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send
DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located
in the DMX chain.
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX
and Master/Slave Operation):
The Accu Roller
250™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol.
The Accu Roller 250™ is a eight channel DMX unit.
The DMX address is set electronically using the
controls on the side panel of the unit. Your unit and
your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR
connector for data input and data output (Figure
Terminatio n re duces signal errors and
avo ids signal tran smis sion problem s
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 l ast fixture.
Accu Roller 250™ Set Up
1). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two
conductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all
professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be made
with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also
remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
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 connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Figure 2
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
Figure 3
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
1 Ground
3 Hot
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors 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.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
Special Note: Line Termination.
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
VALU (DMX-512 Value) - Display the DMX-512 value of each
channel.
D ON (Display On) - Turns digital display on and off.
FLIP - “Flips” the digital display 180º.
SPEC MENU -
SPOT - This provides a spot beam for better lamp optimization.
REST (Reset) - Resets the unit to default.
VER (Version) - Software version 2.2
EDIT MENU -
RUN - This will run your own custom program.
STEP (S-01 - S-48) - These are the steps slots that you write
your programs into. There are at total of 48 steps. See edit program, page 27.
SCXX (SC01 - SC30) - These are the scenes that are stored in
your program. There are a total of 30 scenes.
C-01 - C-08 (Channel 1 - Channel 08) - The channels of each
scene that can be edited. See page 27.
TIME (Time) - Running time of the entire program. See page 27.
On-Board System Menu.
easy to navigate system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu.
Enter Button -
button (4) on the front of the unit. Press this button to activate the
system menu. Tap the UP button (13) until you reach function you wish
to change. When you reach the function you wish to change tap the
MODE/ENTER button. When a function is selected the menu will begin
to flash, use the UP button to change the function. Once your changes
are made tap the MODE/ENTER button again to lock the change in the
system. To exit without making any changes tap the EXIT button (14).
To access the main menu locate the MODE/ENTER
The Accu Roller 250™ comes with an
ADDRMAIN MENU -
ADDR DMX Address Setting via control board -
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “ADDR” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. Now the display will show “A001”. Adjust the DMX address
by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons.
5. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
6. Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu.
When the display is on “A001”, you can directly press the UP
or DN buttons to change the DMX start address.
CEDT - Edit program using a external controller. See page 29.
TESTMAIN MENU -
TEST - This will test the functions of each channel.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “TEST” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. The display will show “T-01”. You can now press the up
button and test the different channels. For example: If you
press the up button until “T-03” is displayed, the unit will test
the color channel, changing the color one by one and show the
rainbow effect with different speeds. There are eight channels,
but only channels 1,2,3,4, and 6 can be tested.
5. Press MODE/ENTER or EXIT to exit.
AUDI MAIN MENU -
MSTR Define the unit as the master, in master/slave mode-
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “AUDI” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “MSTR” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
ALON Define the unit as a slave, in master/slave mode -
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “NODE” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “ALON” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER to confirm.
4. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “ALL” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to
select “ON” to reset the color motor. 5. Press MODE/ENTER to
confirm.
6. Press EXIT/DN to return to the main menu.
RESE” is displayed, press MODE/
SCAN - When you activate this reset function, the fixture
will only reset the pan/tilt motor.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “SCAN” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER to confirm.
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to
select “ON” to reset the pan/tilt motor. Press MODE/ENTER to
confirm.
5. Press EXIT/DN to return to the main menu.
COLR - When you activate this reset function, the fixture
will only reset the color wheel motor.
1. Access the main menu.
RESE MAIN MENU -
ALL - When you activate the reset function, the fixture will
Accu Roller 250™ System Menu Accu Roller 250™ System Menu
6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
7. Press EXIT/DN to return to the main menu.
RPAN MAIN MENU -
RPAN - The movement of the Pan will be reversed.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “RPAN” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”.
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function,
or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
7. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
RTILT MAIN MENU -
DISP MAIN MENU -
VALU Display the DMX-512 value of each channel -
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “VALU” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. “VALU” should now be displayed, press MODE/ENTER.
5. The display should show “D-00”. Press the UP button in
order to select the desired channel. If you select “D-05” the
display will only show the DMX value of the 5th channel
6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
7. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
Now the display will change as per the 5th channel DMX
value.
RTILT - The movement of the Tilt will be reversed.
1. Access the main menu.
3. Tap the UP button until “RTILT” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”.
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function,
or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
7. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
D ON Turns the digital display on and off.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “NODE” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. Tap the UP button until “D-ON” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
5. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to
select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate this
function.
Accu Roller 250™ System Menu Accu Roller 250™ System Menu
DFSE - With this function you can restore the factory
6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
7. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
settings of the device. All settings will be set back to the
default values. Any edited scenes will be lost. When restoring the factory settings the unit must be set to the address
that the unit was in when you started editing.
FLIP - This function will reverse the display 180º.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed.
3. Press MODE/ENTER, the display will show “ON/OFF”.
4. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function,
or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
5. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
6. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
SPEC MAIN MENU -
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “DFSE” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”.
5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function,
or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
6. Press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
7. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
spot - With this function you can adjust the lamp via
the control board. The shutter opens and the lamp can be
adjusted. In this mode, the device will not react to any control signal.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “ADJU” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “LADJ” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”.
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function,
or “OFF” to deactivate this function.
6. Press ENTER to confirm.
7. Press EXIT/DN to return to the main menu.
When you exit this function, the unit will begin to reload
data.
VER - Use this function to display the Software version of
the unit.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “VER” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. The display will show “V-1.0”, the display may also show, “V-
Accu Roller 250™ Editing Program Accu Roller 250™ Editing Program
EDIT - This menu item allows you to write a program into the
memory (EEPROM) via the control panel or via the external
controller.
RUN With the function “RUN”, you can run your pre-made
program. You can set the number of steps under Step (S-01
- S-48). You can edit the individual scenes under Edit.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “RUN” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
4. “AUTO” is displayed. If you press the UP button it will show
“SOUN”. Select which one you want to activate, and press
ENTER.
5. Press UP, to select “ALON” or “NAST”. Which mean stand
alone, and master/slave mode.
5. Press ENTER to save and exit.
SC01 - With this function you can choose the number of
scenes in your Program.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “SC01” is displayed.
4. The display shows “SC01”, this stands for the first scene of
your program. You can call up to 30 scenes. For example, if
“SC05”, it means that “Run” will run the first 5 scenes you saved
in “Edit”.
5. Press ENTER to save and exit.
6. Select a mode, and press ENTER to confirm.
7. Press EXIT/DN to return to the main menu.
STEP - With this function you can program the number of
steps in your individual Program.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press ENTER.
3. Tap the UP button until “STEP” is displayed, press ENTER.
4. The display shows “S-01”, this stands for the first step of
your program. You can call up to 48 scenes in “Run”. For example, if “S-05” is displayed, it means that “Run” will run the first
5 scenes you saved in “Edit”.
Accu Roller 250™ Editing Program Accu Roller 250™ Editing Program
Editing procedure 1: Using the control board only.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed. Press MODE/
ENTER.
3. The display will show “SC-01”, this stands for the scene
number. For example, “SC-01” is displayed, it means you will
be editing scene 1, press MODE/ENTER. You can change the
scene number by pressing the UP button.
4. Press MODE/ENTER, the display will show “C-1”, this stands
for the channel number. If “C-01” is displayed, you will be editing channel 1 of your selected scene, press MODE/ENTER. You
can change the channel number by pressing the UP button.
5. The display will show the DMX value for the channel that is
being edited. It will be displayed as “11XX”, it stands for Channel
11 of the editing scene, the DMX value is “XX”.
6. Adjust the DMX value by pressing the UP button, until you
get the expected effect for this channel.
7. Press MODE/ENTER to enter the editing of the other channels of the scene.
11. Adjust the time needed by pressing the UP button.
12. Press MODE/ENTER to save the settings for the scene you
are editing, the display will change to the next scene automati
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cally.
13. Repeat steps 3-12 to edit other scenes, you can edit and
save 48 scenes maximum.
14. Press EXIT to exit, now you have edited and saved scenes
using the control board. The number of steps can be defined
under “EDIT” and the scenes can be called up under “Run”. To
run the scenes see page 26.
8. Repeat steps 5-8, until you finish setting all the DMX values
for all the channels of this scene, each scene can have 15
channels maximum.
9. Once all the channels are completed, the display will flash
“TIME”, this stands for the time needed to run this scene.
10. Press MODE/ENTER to edit the time needed, the display
shows “T-XX”, “XX” stands for the time needed to run this
scene. For example, “T-02” means scene 1 needs 6 seconds to
run, “T-15” means this scene needs 45 seconds to run.
Note: “XX” is always three seconds not one second.
Editing procedure 2: Using an external controller.
1. Access the main menu.
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed. Press MODE/
ENTER.
3. The display will show “SC01”, this stands for the first scene
number to be edited. For example: If “SC01” is displayed, you
will be editing scene 1.
4. Change the scene number by pressing the UP button.
5. Press MODE/ENTER, the display will show “C-01”, the “1”
stands for the channel number 1.
6. Press the UP button until “CEDT” is displayed, press MODE/
ENTER.
7. The display will show “OFF”, press the UP button so that “ON”
is displayed, press MODE/ENTER.
8. The display shows “SC02”. You have successfully downloaded the first scene.
9. Adjust the Step-time. needed by pressing the UP button.
10. Call up the second scene in your controller now.
11. Repeat steps 3-6 until all desired scenes are downloaded.
12. Press EXIT to exit. The number of steps can be defined
under “Step” and the scenes can be called up under “Run”.
Operating Modes: The Accu Scan 250™ can operate in three
different modes. This next section will detail the differences in
the operating modes.
• Stand alone mode -
The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.
• Master/Slave mode -
You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to
light show without the need of an external controller. The units will
react to sound chasing through the several built-in programs.
• DMX control mode -
This function will allow you to control
with a standard DMX
Designer.
™
-512 controller such as the Elation® Show
each individual fixtures traits
get a synchronized
Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a uni-
versal DMX-512 controller such as the Elation
or Elation
wheel, gobo wheel, and the shutter (strobe). A DMX controller allows
you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs.
1. The Accu Scan 250™ uses eight DMX channels. Channel 1 con trols pan, channel 2 controls tilt, channel 3 controls color, channel
4 controls gobo wheel, channel 5 controls gobo rotation, chan nel 6 control the shutter/strobe, channel 7 accesses internal pro grams, and channel 8 controls the speed of the pan/tilt move-
ment. See page 35 for detailed description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 10-14 as well as the set-up specifications that are
included with your DMX controller.
3. Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
4. This will allow you to create your own programs.
5. Follow the instruction on page 16 to set the DMX address.
6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
® Show Designer™ to control head movement, the color
® DMX Operator™
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): This mode allows a single
unit or several units linked together, to run to the beat of the music.
2. Tap the UP button until “AUDI” is displayed, and Press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap UP, to select “ALON” or “NAST”. Which means stand alone,
or master/slave mode. Press MODE/ENTER.
4. “AUTO” is displayed. If you press the UP button it will show
“SOUN”. Select which one you want to activate, and press
MODE/ENTER.
5. Select a mode, and press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
6. Press EXIT to return to the main menu
7. The unit comes with two preprogrammed shows built-in, each
show will react to low frequencies via the internal microphone.
You may change the show or invert the pan and tilt functions by
in the system menu by following the directions on page 21.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active): This function will allow
you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller. The
units will be sound activated. In Master-Slave operation one unit will
act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling
units programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem ber 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
the male XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a
terminator at the last fixture.
2. Tap the UP button until
“AUDI” is displayed, and Press MODE/
ENTER.
3. Tap UP, to select “ALON” or “NAST”. Which means stand alone,
or master/slave mode. Press MODE/ENTER.
4. “AUTO” is displayed. If you press the UP button it will show
“SOUN”. Select which one you want to activate, and press
MODE/ENTER.
5. Select a mode, and press MODE/ENTER to confirm.
6. Press EXIT to return to the main menu
7. Follow instruction number 7 under Sound Active mode to invert
pan and tilt. Also you can refer to page 21.
Caution: Always replace with the exact same type lamp and fuse,
unless otherwise specified by an authorized American DJ
technician. Replacing with anything other than the specified part can
damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty.
® service
Warning: If you continue to blow lamps or fuses, STOP using the
unit. Contact customer support for further instructions, you may have
to return the unit for servicing. Continuing to use the unit may cause
serious damage.
Lamp Replacement: Caution! Never attempt to change the lamp
while the fixture is plugged in. Always disconnect the main power
and allow the unit ample time to cool before attempting to replace
the lamp. Lamp replacement has been made simple by incorporating
slide out lamp assembly that is retained by two phillips screws.
1. Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal with
discharge lamps.
2. Remove the two small screws (A,B) on the rear of the unit
3. After removing the screws, gently slide out the socket assembly
from the rear of the unit to expose the lamp.
4. Carefully remove the old lamp and discard it in the trash.
5. Replace the lamp with an exact match and reassemble in reverse
order.
6. After replacing the lamp follow the optimization procedures on the
next page to be sure the lamp is center in the reflector
Optimizing Lamp Alignment: This procedure centers the lamp in
the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a
bright crisp output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the
lamp output and reduce intensity.
1. Be sure main power is disconnected and allow the unit to cool. If
the you have just installed a new unit you can obviously skip this
step.
2. Make a preliminary adjustment: Turn the three lamp adjustment
thumb screws completely in (clockwise). Then back them each
out (counter-clockwise) about three complete turns.
3. Turn the unit on and allow it to reset.
4. Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit,
strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface. Please see
Spot on page 23.
6. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3
adjustment screws. Turn one screw at a time to drag the hot-spot
diagonally across the projected image. If you cannot detect a hot spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.
7. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws
clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
8. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if
light output is low, the lamp is too far back in the reflector. “Push”
the lamp out by turning the screws.
Channel Value Function
1 0 - 255 PAN
2 BARRAL CONTROL
0 - 7 NO ROTATION
8 - 127 FORWARD BARRAL ROTATION
FAST SLOW
128 - 135 NO ROTATION
136 - 255 BACKWARDS BARRAL ROTATION
SLOW FAST
3 0 - 199 COLOR
0 - 19 WHITE
20 - 39 RED
40 - 59 BLUE
60 - 79 GREEN
80 - 99 YELLOW
100 - 119 MAGENTA
120 - 139 ORANGE
140 - 159 PURPLE
160 - 179 PINK
180 - 199 LIGHT BLUE
200 - 255 RAINBOW EFFECT
Fuse Replacement: Locate and remove the unit’s power cord. Once
the cord has been removed located the fuse holder located inside the
power socket. Insert a flat-head screw driver into the power socket
and gently pry out the fuse holder. Remove the bad fuse and replace
with a new one. The fuse holder has a built-in socket for a spare fuse
be sure not to confuse the spare fuse with active fuse.
20 - 39 COLOR CHANGE TO ANY POSITION
40 - 79 NO ROTATION
80 - 84 ALL MOTOR RESET
85 - 87 SCAN MOTOR RESET
88 - 90 COLOR MOTOR RESET
91 - 93 GOBO MOTOR RESET
94 - 96 SHUTTER/DIMMER MOTOR RESET
97 - 99 NO ROTATION
100 - 119 INTERNAL PROGRAM 1
120 - 139 INTERNAL PROGRAM 2
140 - 159 INTERNAL PROGRAM 3
160 - 179 INTERNAL PROGRAM 4
180 - 199 INTERNAL PROGRAM 5
200 - 219 INTERNAL PROGRAM 6
220 - 239 INTERNAL PROGRAM 7
240 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE
8 SPEED OF PAN/TILT MOVEMENT
0 - 225 MAX. TO MIN. SPEED
226 - 235 BLACKOUT BY MOVEMENT
236 - 245 BLACKOUT BY WHEEL MOVEMENT
246 - 255 NO FUNCTION
This unit comes with interchangable gobos. Changing the
gobos is a easy procedure. Follow the instructions below.
Caution! Never open the unit when in use. Always disconnect
the main power before attempting to change the gobos.
1. To change the gobo, you must remove the top half of the
units body. The top half of the body has the LED display on it
2. Unscrew the four phillips screws on the front of the body.
Remove the top half shell of the body.
3. When you remove the top shell you will be able to access the
gobo wheel. Turn the wheel with your hand until you come
across the gobo you would like to change.
4. Remove the fixation-ring with a small flat-head screwdriver
or pair of needle nose pliers. Push the gobo out towards the
front. When doing this you do not need a lot of pressure.
5. Change the gobo, replace the fixation-ring, and reassemble
the unit.
Fixture Cleaning: Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the
internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried out
periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on
the environment in which the fixture operates (I.e. smoke, fog residue,
dust, dew). In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly
basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out side casing.
2. Use a brush 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.
Accu Roller 250™ Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting: Listed below are a few common problems that
you may encounter, with solutions.
No light output from the unit;
1. Be sure you have connected your unit into a standard 120v wall
outlet.
2. Be sure the external fuse has not blown. The fuse is located on
the bottom panel of the unit.
3. Remove the lamp holder and be sure the lamp is seated in its
socket properly. Occasionally lamps become loose during ship ping be sure the lamp is push in to its socket all the way.
4. Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated.
Unit does not respond to sound;
1. Low frequencies (bass) should cause the unit to react to sound.
Tapping on the microphone, quiet or high pitched sounds may
not activate the unit.
A. American DJ® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American DJ® products to be
free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days)
from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased
within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s
responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the
time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the American DJ
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement)
are within the terms of this warranty, American DJ
to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be
shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any
accessories are shipped with the product, American DJ
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
ability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than
the American DJ® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by
American DJ
the instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning
or periodic check-up. During the period specified above, American DJ
tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor
by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ
under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ
ranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.
®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in
® will pay return shipping charges only
® shall have no liability whatsoever
® concludes, after inspection, affects the reli-
®. All products covered by this war-
® factory. All shipping
® will replace defec-
Model: Accu Roller 250™
Voltage*: 120v/60Hz or 230v/50Hz
Lamp: ZB-MSD250/2, 250w 2000 Hours
Dimensions: 9”(L) x 11.5”(W) x 22.5”(H)
228mm x 292mm x 571mm
Colors: 9 Plus White
Gobos: 7 Rotating + Spot - All Replaceable
25mm Outside/ 20mm Viewable
Weight: 30 Lbs. / 13.6 kgs.
Fuse: 8A (120v) / 4A (220v)
Duty Cycle: None
DMX: 8 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.
E. American DJ® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon
its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore
manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any acces
sory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, all implied warranties made by American DJ
ing warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period
set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The
consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly
provided above; and under no circumstances shall American DJ® be liable for any loss or
damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ® Products and
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions
heretofore published.
H. Lamps are not covered under this or any other warranty, either written or implied.