American DJ Verti-Pro II User Manual

Revised 8/01

Los Angeles, CA. 90058

www.americandj.com

4295 Charter Street

American DJ

American DJ®

User Instructions

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

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® customer support.

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

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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

port 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 9:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. Pacifi c Standard Time.

Voice: [phone]

Warning! The 1/4” phone plug on the unit is for the optional VertiPro/C.

Do not attempt to connect an audio signal to this jack, this will damage

the PC board and void your manufactures warranty!

purchased separately.

to enhance the beam output. An optional VertiPro/C controller may be

The VERTI PRO II™ comes with several build in programs that will

trigger when operating in master/slave mode. This unit is best used in

multiples of four. This piece is best used with a fog or haze machine

a stand alone sound active piece, or in a Master/Slave configuration.

Introduction: The VERTI PRO II™ is an intelligent, DMX compatible

version of the standard Vertigo. This fixture can run in DMX mode, as

damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have

arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are miss-

ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further

instructions. Please, do not return this unit to your dealer without fi rst

contacting customer support.

carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fi xture for any

VERTI PRO II™ Set Up

can DJ®. Every VERTI PRO II™ has been thoroughly tested and has

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the VERTI PRO II™ by Ameri-

been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the ship-

ping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the

support for a R.A. number.

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® customer

VERTI PRO II™ Warranty Registration

The VERTI PRO II™ carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty.

We recommend you 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. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your

proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American DJ

• Optional VertiPro/C Blackout Controller.

VERTI PRO II™ Features

regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this

manual with the unit, for future reference.

• Linkable.

• Audio Sensitivity Knob.

• Sound-Active.

• DMX-512 Protocol Compatible.

• Full Focusing.

• Master/Slave Built-In Programs.

To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operat-

ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations

of this unit. These instructions contain important safety information

VERTI PRO II™ General Instructions

Trouble Shooting............................................................12

DMX Traits............................................................................14

Warranty.....................................................................15

Controls & Functions..........................................................10

Lamp Replacement..............................................................11

Cleaning............................................................................12

Operation..............................................................................5

DMX Addressing.............................................................6

Set-Up................................................................................7

Introduction..........................................................................2

Features................................................................................3

Safety Precautions...................................................................4

VERTI PRO II™ Contents

serviceable parts inside

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

• 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

• 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 cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on,

pinched by items placed upon or against them.

• Cleaning -The fi xture should be cleaned only as recommended by

the manufacturer. See page 7 for cleaning details

• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances

(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

• The fi xture should be serviced by qualifi ed 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 unit.

C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water.

• Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user

VERTI PRO II™ Safety Precautions

• This unit may blow a fuse if the maximum allotted load of 10 amps

(220v = 5 amps) is reached. If the fuse needs replacement, always

replace the fuse with same exact type that was remove. Use of a

different type fuse from that which is recommended may cause fire or

electric shock and will void the manufactures warranty

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fi re, 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 voltage

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 fi re in case of an internal short

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection

1. To operate a single unit or several units as individuals in stand

alone mode, turn dip switch number 10 to the on position (see

page 13) and plug the unit(s) in. If you are running more than one

unit in stand alone mode do not link the units together.

2. Adjust the sensitivity knob on the bottom of the unit so the unit

will react to sound and cycle through the internal chases. Turning

the sensitivity knob in a clockwise direction will make the fixture

more sensitive to sound, turning the sensitivity knob in counter-

clockwise direction will make the fixture less sensitive to sound.

Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active): In Master-Slave opera-

tion one unit will act as the controlling unit, the others will react to the

controlling units programs. Any unit can act as a master or a slave.

1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units

together via the XLR connectors on the rear of the unit. Remem-

ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR is the

output. The fi rst unit in (master) will use the female XLR connector

only. Refer to the set-up procedures beginning on page 8.

2. Follow the Master-Slave dip-switch chart on page 13 for proper

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fixtures DMX traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as

the American DJ® Show Designer™ or DMX Operator.

NOTE: Stand-Alone and Master/Slave operation require a sound

source to operate properly. The units will blackout to conserve lamp

life when inactive for more than 60 seconds. A single sound source

will reactivate the units.

Stand Alone Mode:

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• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each

• Master/Slave mode - Allows you to daisy chain up to 4 fixtures

will react to sound, chasing through the several built in programs.

You can also use the optional VertiPro/C remote control to blackout

the unit.

together for a synchronized light show. The fixtures will react to

sound chasing through several built in programs. You can also use

the optional VertiPro/C remote control to change programs and

blackout the units.

Operating Modes: You can operate the VERTI PRO II

different modes:

• Stand-Alone mode (Usually for single unit operation) - The unit

VERTI PRO II™ Operation

the last fixture in you DMX chain.

Universal DMX Control: Operating through a DMX controller allows

Black = Live

White = Neutral

Green = Earth

Power

DMX OutDMX In

1 = Grand 2 = Data - 3 = Data +

DMX Link

MINI/C ONLYSENSITIVITYMIC.

120 V / 10 A

240 V / 5 A

Fuse

ON

ON ON

Master/Slave Chart

Master

DMX Indicate

ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ON

Head 1-CH 1

Head 3-CH 3Head 2-CH 2

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Black = Live

White = Neutral

Green = Earth

Power

DMX OutDMX In

1 = Grand 2 = Data - 3 = Data +

DMX Link

MINI/C ONLYSENSITIVITYMIC.

120 V / 10 A

240 V / 5 A

Fuse

ON

ON ON

Master/Slave Chart

Master

DMX Indicate

ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ON

Head 1-CH 1

Head 3-CH 3Head 2-CH 2

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256

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the freedom to create unique programs tailored to one’s individual

needs.

1. The VERTI PRO II™ uses one DMX channel. This channel con-

trols the rotation of the unit’s internal wheel. Please refer to page

14 for a detailed description of the DMX traits.

2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the unit set-up proce-

dures beginning on page 8 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 custom programs.

5. When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation

follow the dip switch settings on page 13.

6. For help operating in DMX operation consult the manual included

with your DMX controller.

7. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on

To next VERTI PRO II™ if applicable

4. After the unit settings have been set and are plugged in, adjust

the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make them

For a more dramatic effect, link several Color units together.

react to sound.

Master/Slave Linking:

Optional VertiPro/C or VertiPro/C blackout controller

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in three

dip-switch settings.

3. The optional VertiPro/C Blackout Controller may be used in this

operation mode to control a blackout function.

VERTI PRO II™ Operation

Black = Live

White = Neutral

Green = Earth

Power

DMX OutDMX In

1 = Grand 2 = Data - 3 = Data +

DMX Link

MINI/C ONLYSENSITIVITYMIC.

120 V / 10 A

240 V / 5 A

Fuse

ON

ON ON

Master/Slave Chart

Master

DMX Indicate

ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ON

Head 1-CH 1

Head 3-CH 3Head 2-CH 2

1248163264

128

256

M / S