American DJ XP3 Audio Sensitivity Knob, Microphone, Cooling Vents, Option Switches

XP-3™ Controls and Functions

9.Audio Sensitivity Knob -

This knob adjust the audio sensitivity of the internal microphone (10). Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound. Turning the knob in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fi xture’s sensitivity to sound.

10.Microphone -

This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in Sound-Active and Master/Slave mode..

11.Cooling Vents -

These vents are used to allow proper cooling. Keep the vents clean. Never block the vents, improper cooling may result in premature lamp failure.

12.Option Switches -

These are used to access two special functions:

Switch 1: Inverted Pan - When activated this switch will invert the PAN value. Left will become right and vice versa.

Switch 2: Inverted Tilt - When activated this switch will invert the TILT value. Up will become down and vice versa.

	Dipswitch Functions
ON	1	:	Pan Inverted
1 2	2	:	Tilt Inverted

13.Function Buttons -

These buttons serve two functions. When the unit is to be used as the master unit in master/slave mode these switches are used to assign the program pattern type, either large or small. In when the used is to be used as a slave or when in DMX mode these buttons are used to assign a DMX address to the unit.

XP-3™ Operation

Operating Modes:

The XP-3 ™ may be operated in three different modes:

•Stand alone mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the several built in programs. You can also use the optional MINI/C remote to control a blackout function.

•Master/Slave mode - You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to get a synchronized light show that will react to sound chasing through several built in programs. You can also use the optional MINI/C remote to control a blackout function.

•DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the American DJ® DMX Operator™ or Show Designer. ™

Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active): This function allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this function when running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals. Please note this function does not allow individual control of the DMX traits and will only run to the units built-in programs.

Master/Slave Settings

Small Pattern On Sound Active

Master

F 0 2 Big Pattern On Sound Active

1.To activate the Sound-Active mode, use the function button to

select either a large or small program pattern ( See “Master” on the function button chart above). Large or Small is used to refer- ence the room size the unit will be used in. A large program type will use programs that cover a wide area and small program type will use programs that cover a narrow area.

1 2 3

Function Buttons Key

1 Function Key : F01 And F02 And DMX Address Change Key

2 Up Key : DMX Address Up Counter

3 Down Key : DMX Address Down Counter

2.The unit will now react to the low frequencies of music via the inter- nal microphone.

3.Adjust the audio sensitivity knob on the side of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turning the knob

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