American DJ 250

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Operating Modes: The Accu Roller 250™ can operate in three

different modes. This next section will detail the differences in

the operating modes.

• Stand alone mode -

The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.

• Master/Slave mode -

You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to get a synchronized

light show without the need of an external controller. The units will

react to sound chasing through the several built-in programs.

• DMX control mode -

This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits

with a standard DMX-512 controller such as the Elation® Show

Designer.™

Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a uni-

versal DMX-512 controller such as the Elation® DMX Operator™

or Elation® Show Designer™ to control head movement, the color

wheel, gobo wheel, and the shutter (strobe). A DMX controller allows

you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs.

1. The Accu Roller 250™ uses eight DMX channels. See pages 36-

38 for detailed description of the DMX traits.

2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures

on pages 12-14 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 your own programs.

5. Follow the instruction on page 17 to set the DMX address.

6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on

the last fixture.

7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included

with your DMX controller.

Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): This mode allows a

single unit or several units linked together, to run to the beat of the

music.

1. Access the main menu.

2. Tap the UP button until “AUDI” is displayed, and Press ENTER.

Accu Roller 250™ Operation Accu Roller 250™ Editing Program

Editing procedure 2: Using an external controller.

1. Access the main menu.

2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed. Press ENTER.

3. The display will show “SC01”, this stands for the scene

number to be edited. For example: If “SC01” is displayed, you

will be editing scene 1.

4. Change the scene number by pressing the UP button.

5. Press ENTER, the display will show “C-01”, the “1” stands for

the channel number 1.

6. Press the UP button until “CEDT” is displayed, press ENTER.

7. The display will show “OFF”, press the UP button so that “ON”

is displayed, press ENTER.

8. The display shows “SC02”. You have successfully down-

loaded the ﬁrst scene.

9. Adjust the Step-time. needed by pressing the UP button.

10. Call up the second scene in your controller now.

11. Repeat steps 3-6 until all desired scenes are downloaded.

12. Press MODE/ESC to exit. The number of steps can be

deﬁned under “Step” and the scenes can be called up under

“Run”.