American DJ Centurion User Instructions

American DJ Centurion User Instructions

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User Instructions
Revised 8/01
American DJ
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles CA. 90058
www.americandj.com
Centurion™
Unpacking:
Thank you for purchasing the Centurion™ by American
DJ
. Every Centurion™ has been thoroughly tested and has been
®
shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping
carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the
carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fi xture for any
damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit has
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. Do not return this unit to your dealer without fi rst contact-
ing customer support.
Introduction:
This unit use a single color/gobo wheel combination
for vibrant colors and extravagant gobo patterns. The Centurion™ is
an intelligent fixture that can operate in DMX mode, as a stand alone
sound active piece, or in a Master/Slave configuration. The Centurion™
comes with several build in programs and is best used in multiples of
four. This piece is best used with a fog or haze machine to enhance
the beam output. When used in DMX mode the fixture requires 3 DMX
channels. When used as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples
linked in a master/slave configuration an optional IRC/2 controller may
be used to control a blackout function.
Customer Support:
American DJ
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:
(800) 322-6337
Fax:
(323) 582-2610
E-mail:
support@americandj.com
Warning!
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fi re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
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
your nearest American DJ
dealer.
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American DJ
- www.americandj.com - Centurion™ Instruction Manual Page 2
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Summary of Contents for American DJ Centurion

  • Page 1 General Information Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Centurion™ by American . Every Centurion™ has been thoroughly tested and has been ® shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the...
  • Page 2 Product Registration shock and fi re in case of an internal short. The Centurion™ carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. • Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase.
  • Page 3: Controls And Functions

    REAR fi xture, or in master/slave mode transmit a Master/Slave signal to the next Centurion™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain. See “Termina- tor”...
  • Page 4: Operation

    Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): This function allows a 1. The Centurion™ uses 3 DMX channels. Channel 1 controls single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this function when shutter channel 2 controls the color/gobo wheel, and channel 3 running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
  • Page 5 ® fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order in which DMX address is set on the front panel of the Centurion™. Your unit and fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR addressing.
  • Page 6: Fuse & Lamp Replacement

    Do Not Use Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty Not Used Do Not Use conditions. American DJ - www.americandj.com - Centurion™ Instruction Manual Page 11 American DJ - www.americandj.com - Centurion™ Instruction Manual Page 12 © ® © ®...
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    1. Low frequencies (bass) should cause the unit to react to sound. Tapping on the microphone, quiet or high pitched sounds may not activate the unit. American DJ - www.americandj.com - Centurion™ Instruction Manual Page 13 © ® American DJ - www.americandj.com - Centurion™...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    "O"'s along the top and side of the chart represent dip switch poistion ("X" for off and "O" for on). Find your desired DMX address from the center chart. A Division of the American DJ® Group of Companies Identify the position for dip switches 1-5 from the chart on the left and dip switches 6-9 from the chart on the top.

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