American DJ Spinout User Instructions
Spinout™ Introduction
American DJ®
Spinout
DMX Intelligent Moon Flower
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the American DJ Spinout.™ To optimize the
performance of this product, please read these operating instructions
carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit. The
American DJ® Spinout™ is a unique unit, it is actually four effects in
a single xture. This unit has been tested at the factory before being
shipped to you. There is no assembly required.
Customer Support:
American DJ® provides a toll free customer support 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 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pacic Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
User Instructions
American DJ
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty.
Do not discard this cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!
This fixture is fitted with halogen lamps which are highly susceptible
to damage if improperly handled. Never touch lamp with bare fingers
as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp life. Also, never move
fixture until lamp has had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are
not covered under warranty conditions.
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Spinout™ Warnings
Spinout™ Features
• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your unit.
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage
for your fixture.
• 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.
• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long periods
of time.
• Never connect this unit to a dimmer pack
• Always be sure to mount this unit in area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.
• Never block the ventilation holes.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged in
any way.
• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
Spinout™ General Instructions
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American DJ®
Spinout,™ one of the finest pieces of its kind on the market today! The
Spinout™ is a great intelligent moonflower fixture. This unit is a great
piece for mobile DJ’s, clubs, roller rinks, bars, and bowling centers. When
used in multiples of two (2) or more, this unit creates an effect that rivals
that of units that can cost up to three times the price. The Spinout™ was
designed to run in both master/slave and DMX modes. To customize
the operation of your Spinout,™ we recommend using this fixture with a
standard DMX controller such as the American DJ® Show Designer™ or
the American DJ® DMX Operator.™
Spinout™ Features
The Spinout™ features a bright 250 watt, ELC-3, long life lamp. This unit
also features a separate gobo and color wheel and has a four function
special effects wheel. The color wheel features seven brilliant colors plus
white and the gobo wheel features 9 gobos plus a large and small spot.
This unit is ready to be installed or hung and powered right out of the
box. There is no assembly required. This fixture incorporates the use of
high quality stepper motors for more accurate movements. An internal
built in microphone allows the fixture to run in Stand Alone mode so
there is no need for an external controller. The Spinout™ may also be
set-up to run in a Master-Slave mode when used in multiples of up to
16 units. When used in the Master-Slave mode, the unit will chase to
several internal programs. The Spinout™ can also be controlled via a
standard DMX controller giving the user independent control over the
gobo and color wheel as well as allowing you to control the effects wheel.
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and
thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions
contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance. Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference.
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Spinout™ Set Up
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
(X-CALIBUR)
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1
2
3
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.
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
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.
POWER
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
Spinout™ Set Up Cont.
Unpacking:
Every Spinout™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect
operating order. 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. In the case damage has been found, please contact
our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in your area matches the
required voltage for your American DJ® Spinout.™ The American DJ® Spinout™
is available in a 115v and 230v version. Be sure to plug your power cord into a
matching wall outlet before attempting to operate your unit.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
Your fixture and your 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 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”ed or split.
Notice: 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 1
XLR Male Socket
TH
EAR
1
2 COL
D
XLR Female Socket
D 2
COL
XLR Pin Conguration:
Pin 1 = Shield
TH
EAR
1
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
T
HO
T
HO
3
Special Note: Line Termination.
3
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Figure 3
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 (see figure 4).
This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy
chain. Using a cable terminator will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior
and control problems.
Figure 4
Linking:
The Spinout™ is a DMX intelligent unit and must follow standard DMX protocol. A DMX signal cannot be split or “Y-ed” unless you are using an approved
DMX splitter such as the American DJ® DMX Branch 4.™ Link your units
together using standard DMX cable as described on page 6 of this manual. Be
sure that each fixture follows an “IN”/”OUT” pattern starting from your DMX
controller. Your controller will always be the first output in a DMX chain. Link all
your DMX devices together regardless of their brand or type.
Notice: Be sure to follow figure 2 when making your own cables.
Figure 2
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