American DJ Uni Pack DJ Equipment User Manual
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1. This fixture is fitted with a halogen lamp which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly han dled Never touch the lamp with your bare fingers as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp life Also never move the fixture until the lamp has had ample time to cool Remember lamps are not covered under warranty conditions American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 11 VERTI PRO II Trouble Shooting Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter with solutions Trouble Shooting No light output from the unit 1 Be sure you have connected your unit into a standard 120V or 220v depending on the models voltage requirements wall outlet 2 Be sure the external fuse has not blown The fuse is located on the rear panel of the unit 3 Remove the lamp cover and be sure the lamp is seated in its socket properly Occasionally lamps become loose during shipping be sure the lamp is push in to its socket all the way Remember not to touch the lamp with your bare fingers 4 Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated Unit does not respond to sound 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 2 Be sure the SENSITIVITY KNOB 3 is not set to the maximum position VERTI PRO Ii Fixture Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning t2. DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 14 VERTI PRO II Warranty 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A American DJ hereby warrants to the original purchaser American DJ products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year 365 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the American DJe factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty American DJ will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product American DJe shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which American DJe concludes after inspection affects the reli ability of the product if the product has been repaired or se
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4. 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 fire 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 fire in case of an internal short Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the cover under any conditions There are no user 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 fixture should be cleaned only as recommended
5. 45 6 7 8 910 Head 3 Head 4 VERTI PRO Ii This chart list the DMX dip switch setting for single head operation When using this fixture as a stand alone unit or when using multiple VERTI PRO Ils as stand alone units be sure all the fixtures match the illustrated dip switch setting 10 to the on position all others off 123 45 6 7 8 910 Master Head 1 Single Unit Operation Chart ON American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 13 This chart list the DMX dip switch setting for DMX address 1 through 511 Follow the instructions below to configure fixture dip switches with your desired DMX address DMX Address Quick Reference Chart DIP 4 DMX DIP Switch Settings X OFF O ON 1 2 3 4 45 x x a x a oxxx x px 0 x PC oe O Te x ie xxo ox oxx xox oooxx Da x XT o XG poy xX xox Dip Switch Position DMX Address DMX Address The center numbers of this chart 1 511 represent a DMX address The X s and 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 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 Adjust the dip switches on your fixture to match the position settings of the chart For fixtures with 10 dip switches dip switch 10 is reserved for special functions American
6. E E a a a a 12 Trouble SHOOWIIG rsss de DMA TICS in EEEE N T A Waranty eocen EE E E a a O VERTI PRO II General Instructions 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 regarding the use and maintenance of this unit Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference VERTI PRO II Features e Linkable e Audio Sensitivity Knob e Sound Active e DMX 512 Protocol Compatible e Full Focusing e Master Slave Built In Programs e Optional VertiPro C Blackout Controller VERTI PRO Ii 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 DJe customer support for a R A number American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 3 Warranty Registration 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
7. VERTI PRO II American DO VERTI PRO 1 User Instructions American OF 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 Revised 8 01 www americandj com VERTI PRO Ii Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the VERTI PRO II by Ameri can DJe Every VERTI PRO II has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the ship ping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your fixture for any 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 first contacting customer support Introduction The VERTI PRO II is an intelligent DMX compatible version of the standard Vertigo This fixture can run in DMX mode as a stand alone sound active piece or in a Master Slave configuration 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 to enhance the beam output An optional VertiPro C controller may be purchased separately 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 j
8. a terminator on the last fixture in you DMX chain American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 6 VERTI PRO II Operation Typical DMX Linking un 7 P n Ee Hs zg 9 e aE a et re B Eee ate e ge TO o ES Om VERTI PRO IIi Power Supply Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ VERTI PRO II Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue you should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you fixture DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtu
9. ack this will damage the PC board and void your manufactures warranty Customer Support American DJe 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 Pacific 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 fire 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 American DJe customer support American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 2 VERTI PRO II Contents TOG UC OD esanian EEA REE EE ERE FOALUTO Soara EERE E EA A EAA Safety PrecautionS osonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn OPETI O orari EEE ERE V EE A E EAEN DMX Addressing ssssssannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn SE a t E NEA E E PE E A E E E E N f Controls amp FUNCTIONS ccsccssccsccnececennssesennssescenessssessenssnseees DO PANIC AC CI CM ioe aces tesctenn ca lnentnwsaneesatteseestaennevenicwennesacas CIO ossai E
10. 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 amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified 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 American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 4 VERTI PRO II Operating Modes You can operate the VERTI PRO II in three different modes e Stand Alone mode Usually for single unit operation The unit 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 e Master Slave mode Allows you to daisy chain up to 4 fixtures 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 e DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each fixtures DMX traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the American DJe Show Designer or DMX Operator Operation NOTE Stand Alone and Master Slave operation require a sound source to operate properly The units will blackout to conserve lamp life whe
11. d in this operation mode to control a blackout function 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 react to sound Operation Master Slave Linking For a more dramatic effect link several Color units together Optional VertiPro C or VertiPro C blackout controller HUTT E EE MEH a To next VERTI PRO II if applicable Universal DMX Control Operating through a DMX controller allows 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
12. e In Data Compliment signal o Pine fin Data True signal p Pin Pin 3 VERTI PRO II Controls and Functions N OOA O 1 DMX Input Jack This jack is used to accept an incoming DMX or Master Slave signal 2 DMX Output Jack This jack is used to send the incoming DMX or Master Slave signal to another DMX fixture 3 Internal Mic This mic triggers the unit in sound active mode 4 Dip Switches These switches are used to set the DMX and Master Slave address 5 Mic Sensitivity This adjust audio sensitivity of the internal mic 3 Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase sound sensitivity Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease sound sensitivity 6 Remote Control Input Do not attempt to connect an audio signal to this jack this will damage the unit This jack is for use with the optional VertiPro C controller only 7 Fuse Holder This housing stores the protective fuse Always replace with the exact same type fuse unless otherwise instructed to do so by an authorized American DJe service technician American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 10 VERTI PRO II Caution Always replace with the exact same type lamp and fuse unless otherwise specified by an authorized American DJe technician Replacing with anything other than the specified part can damage the unit and will void the manufactures warrant
13. he internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates l e smoke fog residue dust dew In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity and crisp output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing 2 Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill Cleaning 3 Clean the external lens with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days 4 Clean the internal lens with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 30 60 days 5 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 12 VERTI PRO Ii DMX Traits DMX Dip Switch Chart VERTI PRO IIi The VERTI PRO II is a single DMX channel fixture 127 129 01 128 255 Stop CW Fast CW Slow CCW Slow CCW Fast Master Slave Chart VERTI PRO Ii This chart details the Master Slave dip switch setting for Master Slave configuration for four units Use these dip switch setting when you will be using two or more fixtures in a Master Slave configuration The Master Head 1 settings should only be used once i maininnan o alnlalalaln 12345 6 7 8 910 12345 6 7 8 910 Master Head 1 Head 2 o maaana i maaana 12345 6 7 8 910 123
14. hes 1 1 3 4 4 8 5 16 7 64 21 8 128 201 Data Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Opera tion The VERTI PRO II can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The DMX address is set using the dip switches on the rear panel of the VERTI PRO II Your unit excepts 3 pin XLR connector for data input and data output Figure 5 When using a DMX controller with 5 Pin XLR output jacks or when linking from a DMX fixture with 5 Pin XLR jack to the VERTI PRO II be sure to follow the pin conversion chart on page 12 If you are making your own cables be sure to use stan American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 8 VERTI PRO II VERTI PRO II dard two conductor shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all pro sound and lighting stores Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be split Notice Be sure to follow figures 6 and 7 when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket 1 Ground XLR Pin Configuration l l l ee ee eee 2 Cold 2 Cold 1 Ground Pin 1 Ground I Pi
15. lied including warranties of mer chantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The con sumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall American DJe be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published H All lamps and fuses are not covered under this warranty American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 15 MODEL VERTI PRO II SPECIFICATIONS VOLTAGE LAMP DIMENSIONS WEIGHT FUSE WORKING POSITION COOLING DUTY CYCLE GOBOS COLORS 120V 60Hz 220V 50Hz ZB 64514 120v 300w or ZB 64516 220v 300w 10 5 H X 11 W X 10 5 D with yoke extended 10 LBS 7 5 KGS 120V 10 AMP GMA 220V 5 AMP GMA ANY SAFE POSITION FAN COOLED 30 MIN ON 10 MIN OFF NONE MULTIPLE Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice American DJ Supply American DJ World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 Web www
16. n 2 Data Compliment negative l l l 3 Hot 3 Hot Pin 3 Data True positive Figure 6 COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR Figure 7 Special Note Line Termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 90 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a cable terminator ADJ part number ZDMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture Figure 8 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 9 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion Conductor 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Mal
17. n inactive for more than 60 seconds A single sound source will reactivate the units Stand Alone Mode 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 f 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 first 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 American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 5 VERTI PRO Ii dip switch settings 3 The optional VertiPro C Blackout Controller may be use
18. res try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may American DJ www americandj com VERTI PRO II Instruction Manual Page 7 VERTI PRO II be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Dip switches in DMX mode This unit uses dip switches to assign a DMX address Each dip switch represents a binary value DMX CHANNEL 8 32 128 SP Dip Switch 1 address equals 1 Dip Switch 2 address equals 2 5 Dip Switch 3 address equals 4 Dip Switch 4 address equals 8 Dip Switch 5 address equals 16 Dip Switch 6 address equals 32 ON Dip Switch 7 address equals 64 I i i f i i Dip Switch 8 address equals 128 Dip Switch 9 address equals 256 t O 02 239 Each dip switch has a preset value A specific DMX address is set by combining the dip switches that sum your desired value For example To achieve a DMX address of 21 combine dip switches 1 3 and 5 Sense dip switch 1 has a value of 1 dip switch 3 has a value of 4 and dip switch 5 has a value of 16 the combination of the create a DMX value of 21 Set DMX address 21 Dip switches 1 1 Set DMX address 201 Dip switc
19. rviced by anyone other than the American DJe factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Ameri can DJoe if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above American DJe will replace defec tive parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor 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 DJe All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E American DJe reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any acces sory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by American DJe in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or imp
20. y Fuse amp Lamp Replacement Warning lf after replacing the lamp or fuse either one continues to blow STOP using the unit Contact customer support for further instructions you may have to return the unit for servicing Continuing to use the unit may cause serious damage Fuse Replacement Disconnect the unit s main power supply Insert a standard flat head screw driver in to the fuse holder housing Turn the screwdriver in counter clockwise direction to remove the fuse holder Remove the fuse holder to expose the fuse Remove the old fuse and discard it Replace the fuse with the same type Insert the fuse holder back into it s housing and turn it in clockwise direction to lock the holder in place Lamp Replacement Caution Never attempt to change the lamp while the fixture is plugged in Always disconnect the main power and allow the unit ample time to cool before attempting to replace the lamp Lamp replacement has been made simple by incorporating the use of a flip up top cover that is retained by a single thumb screw 1 Be sure to follow the proper handling procedures that deal with halogen lamps 2 Remove the single thumb screw located in the front of the unit Flip down the front cover to access the lamp socket assembly The cover is on hinges and will not fall off Carefully remove the old lamp and discard it in the trash Replace the lamp with an exact match and reassemble o a Halogen Lamp Warning
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