American DJ Vortex Manuel utilisateur

American DJ®

User Manual

DMX-512

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Intelligent Lighting Fixture

SPECIFICATIONS:

Weight: 8lbs.

Size: 14.25"L x 4.25" x 5.75"

Lamp: EXY 82V 250W

Fuse: 5A

Supply Voltage: 120V

Working Position: Any Safe position

Duty Cycle: Several Hours

Colors: 8 Dichroic Colored + White

Uses DMX 512 Protocol

CAUTION! Read instructions before installing or plugging unit in.

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American DJ VortexTM. The VortexTM

is one of the finest pieces of its kind on the market today. The VortexTM is a semi intelli-

gent fixture that can run as a stand alone sound active piece or in a master / slave

mode. This fixture is sound active and can be linked via XLR cables up to 16 pieces.

The Vortex comes with several build in programs that are best used in multiples of four

or more. The VortexTM also offers you the ability to run with a standard DMX controller.

This piece is best used with a fog or haze machine. The VotexTM comes with a swivel

mirror that gives the allusion of X / Y movement, this mirror can be adjusted by hand.

The Vortex can operate in any of three modes; Stand alone, Master / Slave, and DMX,

these will be explained later in this manual. An optional Vortex/C controller may be

purchased separately that allows the user to control Black Out of the Vortex. This unit is

extremely light weight and compact which makes it perfect for mobile DJs, but is also

great for small club, bars, bowling centers and roller rinks.

HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!

This fixture is fitted with halogen

lamps which are highly suscepti-

ble 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 cov-

ered under warranty conditions.

VORTEXTM

Operating Instructions

STAND ALONE:

1. This function allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music.

2. To activate this mode set dip switches #1and #10, on the front of unit to the ON position

(

see master fixture on the DIP SWITCH chart on page 3

3. Adjust the music sensitivity knob on the bottom of the unit until you reach the desired

sound level sensitivity. Note: The fixture will automatically stay in black out mode until

there is sound.

4. The optional Vortex/C controller may be used in this function to allow independent control

over the fixture.

MASTER / SLAVE:

1. This function allows you to set up several units to operate without a controller.

2. The units will be sound activated and run to the internal built in programs.

3. To activate this function set one unit, the master unit, dip witches as followed: Set dip

switches #1and #10 to the on position (

see the chart on page 3

4. For additional units (slaves), up to 16 units total, follow the chart on page 3

5. Connect the units together via XLR cables remembering that the

Male XLR socket is IN

and the

Female XLR socket is OUT

6. The optional Vortex/C controller may be used in this function to allow independent control

of Black Out over the fixtures.

Note: In sound active mode the units will go in to blackout mode in 7 seconds if no

sound is present and the lamp will shut down 30 seconds later to preserve lamp life.

UNIVERSAL DMX CONTROL:

1. This function allows you to us a standard DMX controller such as the American DJ Show

DesignerTM.

2. The use of a DMX controller will allow you to customize the use of fixtures allowing you

independent control of the colors, speed, and the ability to black out.

3. This will allow you to create your own programs or use your fixtures as spot lights.

4. The VortexTM is a DMX two channel fixture; channel one controls the color and shutter,

channel two controls the mirror movement.

5. When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation follow the dip switch set-

tings on page 3. If starting at a higher DMX channel follow the standard DMX Binary

Code.

6. For help running in DMX operation consult the manual that comes with your DMX

controller.

LLaammppRReeppllaacceemmeenntt::Caution! Never open the unit when in use. Always disconnect the main power

before attempting to replace the lamp. Remember always replace with the same type lamp and fuse.

Lamp replacement: Remove the two thumb screws on the cover located on the front of the fixture.

Remove and replace the lamp. Replace the cover.

The American DJ Vortex comes with a 90 day limited warranty. We recommend filling out the warranty registra-

tion card that came with your fixture to validate your warranty. For service contact American DJ.TM

American DJ® Los Angeles, CA 90058 - vortex™ User Manual page 2

VORTEXTM

MASTER

123 54791086

SLAVE 1

SLAVE 2

SLAVE 3

123 547986

SLAVE 4

123 54791086

SLAVE 5

123 54791086

SLAVE 6

123 54791086

SLAVE 7

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VORTEXTM

Stand Alone Master/Slave Dip Switch Settings

123 54791086

SLAVE 8

SLAVE 9

SLAVE 10

SLAVE 11

SLAVE 12

SLAVE 13

SLAVE 14

SLAVE 15

123 54791086

XLR CONNECTIONS

DATA IN

MALE XLR INPUT

3 Data +

2 Data -

1 Ground

WHITE

COLOR

CHANGE

SPEED

STROBE

WHITE

MAGENTA

PINK

AMBER

GREEN

ORANGE

YELLOW

BLUE

LIGHT

GREEN

WHITE

BLACKOUT

255

254

160

159

This chart shows the value

used to set the desired effect.

The Vortex uses 2 channel

DMX per unit.

To set the DMX Channel

Use Binary Code, 1 to 8

are shown above. If higher

starting Channels

are needed read DMX

When longer runs of cable are used you may need to

use a terminator on the last unit. A terminator is a 90 -

120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between

DATA + and DATA - use an extra male Plug for this and

insert in last unit

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