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User Instructions
Revised 1/02
American DJ
®
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com
Orbitron™
Unpacking.....................................................................................3
Introduction..................................................................................3
Customer Support.............................................................................3
Safety Precautions...............................................................................4
Features.........................................................................................5
Registration..............................................................................5
DMX Linking...................................................................................6
Data Cable Requirements............................................................6
Termination................................................................................7
5 Pin Conversion.........................................................................7
Linking...........................................................................................8
Controls and Functions.................................................................10
Stand Alone.................................................................................13
Master/Slave..................................................................................14
DMX ......................................................................................15
Cleaning...................................................................................17
Trouble Shooting.......................................................................17
Fuse & Lamp Replacement...............................................................18
Mounting...................................................................................20
DMX Traits......................................................................................20
Master/Slave Quick Reference Chart.................................................21
Warranty.........................................................................................22
Specifications..............................................................................23
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Trouble Shooting...............17 Fuse & Lamp Replacement...............18 Mounting...................20 DMX Traits..................20 Master/Slave Quick Reference Chart..........21 Warranty..................22 Specifications................23 User Instructions American DJ ® 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058 www.americandj.com Revised 1/02 ©American DJ Supply® - www.americandj.com - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 2... -
Page 2: Unpacking
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Orbitron™ by American • To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fi re, do not expose this unit . Every Orbitron™ has been thoroughly tested and has been ® rain or moisture shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping •... -
Page 3: Features
Product Registration to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The Orbitron™ carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/ fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All... -
Page 4: Termination
Master/Slave Linking: Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the For a more dramatic effect, link several Orbitron™ together. Your cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conduc- fi xture comes with built-in programs. These programs are designed tor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. -
Page 5: Controls And Functions
DMX function allows independent control of each fi xture. Use any universal DMX controller to access the different traits associated with the Orbitron. A reference of different DMX traits is printed on page 21 of this manual. Link the units together using standard DMX cable as described on pages 5 and 6. - Page 6 This jack is used to transmit the incoming DMX signal to another DMX This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in fi xture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal to the nest Orbitron™ in the Sound-Active and Master/Slave mode..
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Page 7: Operating Modes
Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turn- ©American DJ Supply® - www.americandj.com - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 13 ©American DJ Supply® - www.americandj.com - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 14... - Page 8 DMX controller allows you the freedom to create unique and customized programs tailored to your specific individual needs. 1. The Orbitron™ uses four DMX channels. Channel one controls pan, channel controls tilt, channel three controls the head rota- tion, channel four control the lamp.
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Page 9: Cleaning
Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal position. ©American DJ® - www.americandj.com - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 17 ©American DJ® - www.americandj.com - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 18... -
Page 10: Mounting
5. Replace the lamp with an exact match and reassemble. with safety cables. Always be sure to fi rmly secure the rigging point to the unit. The Orbitron™ can be mounted to a wall or may hung from truss. Lamp Socket... -
Page 11: Master/Slave Quick Reference Chart
0 0 6 Slave 3 Address 06 by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ ® under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ . -
Page 12: Specifications
©American DJ® American DJ Group of Companies World Headquarters: 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Tel: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610 Web: www.americandj.com E-mail: info@americandj.com ©American DJ® - www.americandj.com - Orbitron™ Instruction Manual Page 23...