American DJ 250 User Manual
Rev. 1/07
User Instructions
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles CA. 90058
www.americandj.com
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Accu Roller 250™
Table of Contents
General Information.....................................................................4
Features.........................................................................5
Safety Precautions......................................................................6
Handling Precautions..................................................................7
Discharge Lamp Warnings..........................................................7
Registration......................................................................
Controls and Functions..............................................................9
Set-Up.............................................................................12
System Menu............................................................................15
Editing Program.........................................................................28
Operating Modes.......................................................................32
Fuse and Lamp Replacement...................................................34
DMX Traits.................................................................................36
Gobos..................................................................................37
Gobo Replacement...................................................................39
Cleanin g..................................................................40
Trouble Shooting.......................................................................40
Warranty.. . ............... . .............. . . .............. . . .............. 4 1
Specifications....................................................................43
Accu Roller 250™ General Information
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
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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.
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
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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!
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Accu Roller 250™ Features
Accu Roller 250™ Safety Precautions
• Micro-Stepping Motors for Smooth Color and Gobo Transitions
• DMX-512 Protocol Compatible (Uses Eight DMX Channels)
• Independent Gobo and Color Wheels
• 7 Rotating Gobos w/ Shake, 1 Dichroic and 1 Beveled gobo +
Spot - All Replaceable
• 9 Colors, Plus White - With Rainbow
• RDMX - Lets you set the DMX address from any DMX Controller
• 3 Operating Modes - Master/Slave; Stand Alone; Sound Active
• Internal Microphone
• ZB-MSD250 Discharge Lamp, 250w 2000 Hours
• Edit and Save Scenes into the Memory
• Manual Focus Lens
• Variable Strobe (1-12 fps)
• 180˚ Pan Movement
• 45˚
• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
Accu Roller 250™ RDMX
Barrel Scrolling
Regarding RDMX :
1. The units will be shipped preset in 16 channel increments
from the factory
2. While using RDMX, if all units are set to the same DMX
address, all units will change to the new DMX address you
selected.
EXAMPLE: You have four units, and all the units are set to the
DMX address of “1”, and you change one unit to DMX address
“17”, this will cause all the units to change to DMX address
“17”.
All four units must be on 4 different starting addresses to individually set the DMX addresses for each unit.
For more on this feature see pages 24-25.
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 40 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.
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Accu Roller 250™ Handling Precautions
Accu Roller 250™ General Instructions
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 touch
ing 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.
® 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
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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.
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If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of
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.
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.
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Accu Roller 250™ Controls and Functions Accu Roller 250™ Controls and Functions
MODE/ENTER DOWN UP EXIT
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-clock-
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wise 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/Esc Button - This button is used to enter the main menu and
submenus. It is also used to exit menus.
5. Up Button - This button is used to scroll forward 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
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technician.
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
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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.
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The ground prong is designed to reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock in the event the unit suffers from an internal short.
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8. XLR DMX Input Jack - This jack is used to receive an incoming
DMX signal or Master/Slave signal.
9. 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 13.
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Accu Roller 250™ Controls and Functions
10. 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.
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. Down Button - This button is used to scroll backwards when navi-
gating through the system menu.
13. Enter Button
- This button is used to select and confirm a function
in the system menu.
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
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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
1). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two
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Figure 1
Accu Roller 250™ Set Up
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Terminatio n reduce s signal e rrors and
avo ids signal trans mission probl ems
and interference . It is always a dvisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (D MX +) of the l ast fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
POWER
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
1
2
3
Terminatio n reduce s signal e rrors and
avo ids signal trans mission probl ems
and interference . It is always a dvisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (D MX +) of the l ast fixture.
Accu Roller 250™ Set Up
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
Conductor 5-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.
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
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