X-Treme/19C
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1. Americanu DY d i Instructions X Treme 19C m X Treme Controller 6 7 8 9 10 12 18 19 Selects Projector Preset Motion direction selectors Show Keys Cut output blackout Clear projectors and motions not shows Insert adds extra step to show program Delete Show program step Up Down steps thru show Run selected Show s 0 Enter scene into show memory S OONDOARWNMY Thank you for purchasing this American DJ prod uct Please read the instructions on the following pages before installing or using your new unit Warnings 1 Never operate unit when case is open 2 Never operate unit in damp moist conditions 3 Follow standard electrical safety precautions when installing operating or servicing the unit to prevent electrical shock fire or equipment damage 4 Always replace fuses with same type For service contact your mnereaw D dealer 11 Fade selects speed of crossfade 12 Level1 2 3 4 selects small to large motion 13 Rate Adjust time between motions 14 Speed adjusts speed of motion movement 15 Color adjustment of projector selected 16 Gobo change of projector selected 17 Joystick pan tilt of projector selected 18 Chase activation key 19 Manual Button override of show memories Also sets chase parameters in Chase mode Model X Treme 19C SPECIFICATIONS Output channels 64 16 USITT DMX512 Signal connector 3pin XLR Predesigned motions2. 56 Memory 512K Shows 6 Mounting 3 rack units Clearance 85mm Dimensions 19 x 5 25 x 3 Weight 3Kg Voltage 110V Power consumption 200W Specifications subject to change without notice American DJ Los Angeles CA 90058 X Treme 19C User Instructions Page 1 User Instructions X Treme 19C American Df Introduction The X TREME 19C gives you the power to easily control moving lights or other DMX512 devic es It can be operated in a traditional step by step linear method However you will really start to save time when you learn to use the pre programmed motions This will open up tremendous cre ative options by taking advantage of X Treme 19C s modular programming capabilities Modular programming is fast powerful and eliminates most of the tedious work associated with program ming Features e 64 channel DMX 512 output e Ergonomic joystick control of pan tilt motion e 56 professionally designed pan tilt motions e 6 Show memories of 300 steps e Show memories can be chased for long concerts e Instant manual override and control of all projectors and functions e Built in gobo amp color chases e Quick intuitive modular programming e Motions can be placed in any location e Standard rack mount design e Rugged extruded aluminum case e Convenient 3 unit 19 rack mount design Getting Started 1 Unpack and inspect X TREME 19C The box should include a X Treme 19C b Power cord
3. ae a e Motion Diagram Motion Kay Biotior Direction Mation Key kotla n Birection American DJ Los Angeles CA 90058 X Treme 19C User Instructions Page 8
4. c User manual N Mount the X TREME 19C on a suitable rack 3 Attach power cord and plug into properly grounded socket Check to make sure that the voltage marked on the X TREME 19C is correct for your area 4 Connect X TREME 19C to DMX512 equipment with proper cabling See the DMX Basics manual on the importance of correct high quality cables 5 Assign DMX addresses for each X TREME that will be controlled by the X TREME 19C See the reference table at the back of this manual for addressing chart American DJ Los Angeles CA 90058 X Treme 19C User Instructions Page 2 User Instructions X Treme 19C American Df Note Correct DMX addressing is absolutely essential to the use of this equipment If you have never addressed DMX512 equipment before please read the DMX512 Basics manual 6 Turn on Power All of X TREME 19C LEDs will light up in a pre programmed test sequence When the test sequence is completed the controller is ready for use 7 Choose a projector by pressing the projector key Projector one will control channels 1 4 The DIP switch on your first projector should be set to DMX512 address 1 See appendix for addressing chart 8 If your equipment has the correct DMX address by slowly moving the sliders up from 0 you should be able to control the functions of your projector The joystick should control the movement of the mirror If the projector does not respond to the movement of the sliders the p
5. on All the projectors will now manually respond to the position of the slider You can now make changes in real time without altering the Show memory 2 When finished just press the manual key or Projector s 1 key to return to the Show mode Hint Program your favorite motions into a Show Then just use the manual keys to change all the colors or gobos to fit the music or mood Follow Spot If you need a follow spot to focus on the stage or highlight a dancer 1 Press the Manual key 18 under the joystick 2 Select the Projector 1 you want to use as a followspot 3 Use the sliders to set to projector to the Color 15 and Gobo 16 you require You do not need to press any keys 4 Move joystick 19 now you have a real time follow spot American DJ Los Angeles CA 90058 X Treme 19C User Instructions Page 6 User Instructions X Treme 19C American DJ Creating a Concert This is a very useful way to create complex programs or rearrange the sequence of a large show 1 Select more than one Show 3 The first Show LED will blink When that Show has finished running the LED will stop blinking 2 The X TREME 19C automatically starts the next Show LED will blink until show is finished 3 The X TREME 19C will continue this cycleuntil all shows are played 4 You can add or remove Shows from the concert whenever you like TIPS 1 The secret to good programming are the Speed 14 and Rate 13 settings Too much dead t
6. E 19C 1 Press a Show 3 key the Show key LED will light up 2 Clear the Show Memory by pressing the Delete 7 and Show 3 keys at the same time The LED above the Show key will flash rapidly 3 Press the Projector 1 key to choose a projector The Projector LED will begin flashing 4 Follow the steps in Basic Play until the projector is doing what you want it to do 5 Press the Projector 1 key again LED will stop flashing Projector is now set If you want to make any changes just press the Projector key again and the LED will start flashing Make any changes you want then press the Projector 1 key again the Show LED will stop blinking 6 It you want to program more than one projector select a new projector by choosing the appropriate Projector 1 key then follow the steps in Basic Play When you are finished press the Projector 1 key again so the LED stops flashing 7 Repeat this process until all the projectors are doing what you want them to do 8 Now press Enter 10 These settings are now the first step of the Show Make sure that none of the LEDs are blinking when you press Enter or that setting will be lost 9 Repeat steps 3 8 to program the next step 10 To copy a step hold the Enter 10 key for 2 seconds This will copy the last scene you pro grammed into the next step This will speed up programming because you can take the copied step and make changes to it Please follow instructs for Copy below 11 C
7. h to delete Press the Delete 7 Key That step is now deleted Repeat steps 1 through 4 as required Pigs Clearing Show Memory 1 Press the Show 8 and Delete 7 keys at the same time 2 The Show LED will flash very quickly American DJ Los Angeles CA 90058 X Treme 19C User Instructions Page 5 User Instructions X Treme 19C American Df Details Cut Output 4 Use as a standby or blackout function Stops all DMX512 output Clear 5 This key clears all controller functions Chase Chase automatically creates color and gobo chases Chases will cycle from zero to the location of the color gobo slider To use the Chase function 1 Push the Chase 18 key The LED will light 2 Set the color gobo Sliders 15 16 to last color gobo you want to chase 3 Press the Manual 19 key under the slider The LED will light 4 The chase will begin from zero and continue up to the location of your slider then return back to zero and start over again 5 To adjust the chase speed a Press the Chase 18 key The LED will turn off b Move speed slider up for faster speed or down for slower speed c Follow steps 1 3 above Advanced Techniques Manual Override To manually take control of the projector s functions while a Show is running 1 Press the Manual 19 key under the function you want to override or control manually Speed Rate 13 14 Color 15 or Gobo 16 The LED light above that function will come
8. ime Rate is too slow and or speed is too fast Not enough time to finish motion before next step Rate is too fast and or speed too slow To start set the rate low near 0 and set the speed high near 8 or 9 2 To help get the perfect speed setting during programming listen to music with the same BPM beats per minute as what you will be using in your shows 3 After you have finished your show go back and adjust the rate control for each step to get it perfect 4 For overlay effects select a motion while a show is running and X TREME 19C will merge the pre programmed show with the added motion to create some stunning effects Experiment to find the wildest variations of your pre programmed shows to use in real time during a concert 5 Save a few short one or two scene shows in Shows 1 2 3 When Duing just press all three and let them chase For spontaneous spice hit a manual key to synch all the colors or all the gobos or the shutters 6 In one of the Shows save a focus all the projectors in a static position Press this Show to get attention or add emphasis during a concert A high impact move 7 Use the Up and Down 8 keys to skip or force the next step while running a Show American DJ Los Angeles CA 90058 X Treme 19C User Instructions Page 7 User Instructions X Treme 19C American D e X Treme 19 C Projector Address Przjewor S araddess Elese f Par Tn Ta rs E ae 5 6 Ti z 7
9. ontinue until finished 12 Press the Run 9 button to see your Show Copy Function The Copy function copies the last scene to the next scene This allows you to change the posi tion of one projector without affecting the others or change the color of all the projectors without changing their position This will reduce the amount of time that you spend on programming this is one of the most valuable features of the X TREME 19C in addition the Copy function is the only way to program complex movements To use the Copy function 1 Hold down the Enter 10 key for around three seconds The projectors will turn off and return to their original positions Projector LEDs will be lit You have now copied your last scene to the next step 2 Press the Projector 1 key of the projector you want to make changes to The Projector LED will start to blink 3 In the Copy mode the settings on all sliders are locked That means the settings cannot be changed until you unlock the slider American DJ Los Angeles CA 90058 X Treme 19C User Instructions Page 4 User Instructions X Treme 19C American Df 4 To unlock a slider while in the Copy mode you must a Use the slider to make a high low signal by moving the desired function slider up to the maximum 10 then down to the minimum 0 This will unlock that function slider to allow you to make adjustments b Repeat this process to unlock all the functions you
10. roblem is probably not in the controller the DMX address on your projector is probably incorrect Review the DMX512 Basics manual to make sure you have set the equipment address correctly 9 Once you have become familiar with all the functions of your projectors and all of your projec tors can be controlled move on to Basic Play Basic Play 1 Choose a projector a Press the projector key s for the projector s you wish to control b Open the shutter using the GOBO slider 16 c Use joystick to place beam in desired location 2 Adding Motion a Set Speed 13 and Rate 14 sliders to zero b Press a Motion key 2 See Appendix for Motion Chart c Use Speed slider 13 to adjust speed of the movement d Use Level 12 key to select small to large motion levels 1 4 e Select a Fade 11 for fast and hard for slow and smooth f Select a Direction 2b Clockwise is standard or you can use the Counterclockwise or Bi direction keys g For perfect motion Adjust speed 14 h Wrong location Use joystick 17 to place motion 3 Final touch Now use the other sliders to add color 15 gobo 16 strobe Gobo to 10 4 Repeat steps 1 3 until all your projectors are set American DJ Los Angeles CA 90058 X Treme 19C User Instructions Page 3 User Instructions X Treme 19C American Dj Programming Creating a show Once you have mastered the prervious steps you can now start to enjoy the creative versatility of your X TREM
11. want to change 5 When you have made all of the adjustments to that projector press the Projector 1 key again The Projector LED will stop flashing That projector is now set 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 until all the projectors have been adjusted 7 Press the Enter 10 key to go onto the next step Helpful Hint If you forgot to copy a step use the Down 8 key to return to the last step then press the Enter 10 key for 5 seconds and copy the scene again Editing Show Programs To review a show manually 1 Press the Show 3 key 2 Use the Up Down 8 keys to step through the show Editing 1 Select a Show 3 memory to be edited 2 Use the Up and Down 8 keys to move through the memory to the step you wish to change 3 Select the Projector 1 you want to add or change The Projector LED will start to blink 4 Make changes to motion or colors then press the Projector 1 key again The Projector LED will stop flashing 5 Press the Enter 10 key The change is now completed Inserting a Step 1 Select Show 3 memory to be edited 2 Use the Up and Down 8 keys to move through memory to where you wish to insert a step Follow Basic Play to set up the scene you want Press the Insert 6 Key Press Enter 10 The step is now saved Repeat steps 1 through 5 as required oe D9 Deleting a Step Select a Show 3 memory to be edited Use the Up and Down 8 keys to move through the memory to the step you wis
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