American DJ DJ 250HP User Manual

DJ Scan 250HP™ Introduction

Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the DJ

Scan 250HP™ by American DJ
on the market today! The DJ Scan 250HP™ is a great inexpensive,
light weight, intelligent fixture. Due to it’s physical specifications, it’s a
great piece for mobile DJ’s, roller rinks, small clubs, bars, and bowling
centers. When used in multiples of two or more, these units create an
effect that rivals that of units that can cost up to three times the price.
The DJ Scan 250HP™ was designed to run in a Master/Slave mode
but can be used with any universal DMX-512 controller.

®, one of the finest pieces of its kind

Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer sup-

port line, to provide set-up and installation 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. Toll free customer service hours are
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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.

Rev. 2/06

User Instructions

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles, CA 90058

www.americandj.com

American DJ

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® customer support.

Please recycle the shipping carton when ever possible

Improvements and changes in specifications and design to this
manual and unit may be made at any time without prior notice.

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HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!

This fixture is fitted with a halogen lamp which is highly susceptible to
damage if improperly handled. Never touch the lamp with your bare
fingers as the oil from your hands will shorten the lamp life. Never
install, mount, or place this fixture in areas prone to heavy vibration.
Also, never move the fixture until the lamp has had ample time to
cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.

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DJ Scan 250HP™ Safety Precautions

DJ Scan 250HP™ Quick Start

• 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. Please route your power cord out of the way of
foot traffic.

• 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 top cover under any conditions. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.

• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack

• 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 in any
way.

• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

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

• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out
doors voids all warranties.

• During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.

• Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.

• Power Cord Protection - Power cords should be routed so they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conve­ nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

• Cleaning - Follow the directions on page 10.

• Heat -The unit 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. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The fixture does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance.

Master/Slave Quick Start Stand Alone Mode

Connect up to four units together via XLR cables. The master unit will
run the slaves to the masters built in programs and internal micro
phone. Plug in all units. When the DJ Scan 250HP™ is first turned on,
it will run through an internal self test where it resets all motors to their
zero position. After the self test the units will react to sound, and fol
low several built in programs.

DJ Scan 250HP™ Features

The DJ Scan 250HP™ features a bright 250 watt halogen bulb with
a separate gobo and color wheel. The color wheel features seven
brilliant colors plus white and the gobo wheel features 10 gobos
plus a large spot. This fixture incorporates the use of high quality
stepper motors for a more accurate mirror movement. Mirror move
ment allows for a full 90 degree tilt (vertical) and a 45 degree pan
(horizontal). An internal built in microphone allows the fixtures to run
in Stand Alone mode so there is no need for an external controller.
The DJ Scan 250HP™ may also be set-up to run in a Master-Slave
mode when used in multiples, up to four units. When used in the
Master-Slave mode, the unit will chase to several internal programs.
The DJ Scan 250HP™ can also be controlled via a standard DMX
controller such as the Elation

® Show Designer,™ or the Elation®

DMX Operator,™ giving the user independent control over the gobo
and color wheel as well as the mirrors pan and tilt movements.

Note: The built in programs in the DJ Scan 250HP™ are so good you
may never need a DMX controller.

• ZB-ELC10 24V/250W

• DMX-512 Compatible.

• Stepper motors for smooth movements.

• 7 colors plus white.

• 10 Gobos plus spot.

• Gobo Shake

• Master/Slave Operation

• Sound Active.

• Optional MINI/C controller, for blackout control.

• Optional Wireless MINI/C controller, for blackout control.

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2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX

-

COMMON

DMX512 IN

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

DMX512 OUT

CONTROLLER

CONNECTOR

3 PIN

DJ Scan 250HP™ Set Up

POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

1

2

3

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 last fixture.

DJ Scan 250HP™ Set Up

Unpacking:

Every DJ Scan 250HP™ has been thoroughly tested and has been
shipped in perfect operating condition, there is no assembly neces­sary. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have
occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, care­fully inspect your unit for any damage and be sure all equipment nec­essary to operate the unit has arrived intact. In case damage has been
found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer sup­port number for further instructions, please do not return the unit to
your dealer.

Power Supply:

Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area
matches the required voltage for your American DJ® DJ Scan 250HP.™
The American DJ® DJ Scan 250HP™ is available in a 120v and 220v ver­sion. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should
be sure to plug your unit into a matching wall outlet before attempting
to operate you controller.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:

Your controller and packs require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for
DMX data input and DMX data output (Figure 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 pro 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 can not be “Y-d” or split.

Notice: 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’s outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

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XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

2 Cold

3 Hot

Figure 3

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)

Figure 3

Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own

cables.

Special Note: Line Termination.

When longer runs of cable are 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 will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.

DJ Scan 250HP™ DMX Addressing

Figure 2

DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal binary language
used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures. Each
dipswitch represents a binary value.

Dipswitch 1 address equals 1
Dipswitch 2 address equals 2
Dipswitch 3 address equals 4
Dipswitch 4 address equals 8
Dipswitch 5 address equals 16
Dipswitch 6 address equals 32
Dipswitch 7 address equals 64
Dipswitch 8 address equals 128
Dipswitch 9 address equals 256

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Figure 4

DMX CHANNEL

2 8 32 128

ON

1 2 3 54 7 986

1 4 16 64 256