American DJ DJ Scan-RG User Manual

Revised 8/01

Los Angeles, CA 90058

www.americandj.com

4295 Charter Street

American DJ

User Instructions

Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.

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Improvements and changes in speciﬁ cations and design to this

manual and unit may be made at any time without prior notice.

Do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle when

ever possible.

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.

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or ﬁ re, do

Voice: (800) 322-6337

Fax: (323) 582-2610

E-mail: support@americandj.com

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.

HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!

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/RG™ was designed to run in Master/Slave mode but can be used

with any universal DMX-512 controller.

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. Paciﬁ c Standard Time.

market today! The DJ Scan/RG™ is a great inexpensive, light weight,

intelligent fixture. Due to it’s physical specifications, it’s a great piece

Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the DJ

Scan/RG™ by American DJ®, one of the finest pieces of its kind on the

DJ Scan/RG™ Introduction

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by

the manufacturer.

• 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.

• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage

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 trafﬁ c.

• 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 ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re, do not expose this unit

rain or moisture

• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors

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, convenience

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.

DJ Scan/RG™ Safety Precautions

gobo and color wheel as well as the mirrors pan and tilt movements.

Note: The built in programs in the DJ Scan/RG™ are so good you may

never need a DMX controller.

• ZB-JCR/H5 15V/150W, 500 Hour Lamp.

• DMX-512 Compatible.

• Stepper motors for smooth movements.

• 7 colors plus white.

• 7 Gobos plus spot.

• 4 Rotating Gobos, 4 Fixed Gobos.

• 4 Replaceable Gobos (26mm diameter - 22mm viewable)

• Master/Slave Operation

• Sound Active.

• Optional MINI/C controller, for blackout control.

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® DMX Operator,™ giving the user independent control over the

ler such as the American DJ

® Show Designer,™ or the American

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

chase to the several built in programs.

DJ Scan/RG™ Features

Connect up to four units together via XLR cables. The master unit

will run the slaves to the masters built in programs and internal

microphone. Plug in all units. When the DJ Scan/RG™ is first turned

Master/Slave Quick Start Stand Alone Mode

The DJ Scan/RG™ features a bright 150 watt/500 hour lamp life

halogen bulb with a separate gobo and color wheel. The color wheel

features seven brilliant colors plus white and the gobo wheel features

6 gobos plus a large and small spot. This fixture incorporates the use

of high quality stepper motors for a more accurate mirror movement.

Mirror movement 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/RG™ 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/RG™ can also be controlled via a standard DMX control-

DJ Scan/RG™ Quick Start

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CONTROLLER

CONNECTOR

DMX512 OUT

3 PIN

the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

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

cable may be purchased at almost all pro sound and lighting stores).

The American DJ® DJ Scan/RG

DJ Scan/RG™ Set Up

Unpacking:

Every DJ Scan/RG™ 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 fur-

ther 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/RG.™

sion. 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

COMMON

DMX +

DMX -

Figure 2

CONNECTOR

DMX512 IN

3 PIN

DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal binary language

used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures. Each dip

switch represents a binary value.

Dip Switch 1 address equals 1

Dip Switch 2 address equals 2

Dip Switch 3 address equals 4

Dip Switch 4 address equals 8

Dip Switch 5 address equals 16

Dip Switch 6 address equals 32

Dip Switch 7 address equals 64

Dip Switch 8 address equals 128

Dip Switch 9 address equals 256

DJ Scan/RG™ DMX Addressing

™

is available in a 120v and 220v ver-

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 behav-

ior.

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

1 Ground

3 Hot

2 Cold

DJ Scan/RG™ Set Up

XLR Male Socket

1 4 16 64 256

123 547986

DMX CHANNEL

2 8 32 128

Termination reduces signal errors and

avoids signal transmission problems

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.

Figure 4

Figure 3

2 Cold

XLR Female Socket

3 Hot

1 Ground

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

Figure 3

Pin 1 = Ground

XLR Pin Conﬁ guration

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