American DJ X-Treme User manual

©American DJ® Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA - Specifications are subject to change without notice.
X-Treme™ User Instructions page 1
American DJ®User Instructions
• 9 Dichroic Colors plus White
• 8 Gobos plus Spot on separate wheel
• 360 degree rotation of Gobo and Color Wheels
• DMX-512 Protocol
• Controlled by the X-Treme/19C™ or X-Treme/C™ Basic Controller
X-Treme™ Features
The X-Treme™ intelligent lighting fixture features 9 rich dichroic colors plus white, 9 gobos plus spot, separate gobo/
color wheels, strobes in every color, and a 300 hour long life 250W lamp. 360 degree rotation of gobo & color wheels
with speed control provide a X-treme™ lighting show for club, concert, and mobile use. DMX-512 protocol. Fan
cooled. Also available in 220V operation. Controlled by the X-Treme/19C™ or X-Treme/C™. The X-Treme/19C™:
Programmable controller with 64 channel DMX-512 output; Ergonomic joystick control of pan/tilt motion; 56 profession-
ally designed pan/tilt motions; 6 Show memories of 300 steps; Show memories can be chased for long concerts; Instant
manual override and control of all projectors and functions; Built-in gobo & color chases; and Quick, intuitive modular
programming. Control up to 16 heads. 120V or 220V operation. 3 space, 19 in. rack mount. The X-
Treme/C™: A basic controller that operates blackout; built-in programs; gobo/color change;
speed control of gobo/color wheels; and strobing. Control up to 8 heads. 120V or 220V operation.
X-Treme™ Description
Voltage: 120V 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 22.75” x 9” x 6.5” / 740mm x 293mm x 212mm
Lamp: ZB-EVC 250W 24V, 300 hour lamp life
Weight: 27 lbs. / 12.3 kg.
Fuse: 5A
X-Treme™ Specifications
HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!
This fixture is fitted with a halogen lamp
which is highly susceptible 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
covered under warranty conditions.
Thank you for purchasing this American DJ® product. Some assembly required.
Please read the following instructions before installing or using your new unit.
X-Treme ™
INTELLIGENT LIGHTING FIXTURE

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Inspection
Every X-Treme™ projector was thoroughly tested and shipped in perfect condition. Carefully unpack
the projector and remove the bag with components from the carton. Inspect equipment for shipping
damage.
Packing list:
1. X-Treme™ Projector
2. IEC power cord
3. Operating manual
4. MC-10 XLR female to male 10ʼ cable
Lamp Installation
Caution! Extremely hot! Always allow unit to cool before re-lamping
1. Loosen thumbscrews on back of unit. Slide out the lamp holder assembly.
2. Remove lamp from original packaging. Read the enclosed instructions. Lamp is
included with X-Treme™ Projector Do not touch glass with bare hands as this
could damage the lamp.
3. Fit lamp Into holder
4. Slide lamp holder assemble back Into unit.
5. Tighten retaining screws
Projector Installation
1. Unit can be hung In any position.
2. Make sure to use a minimum 35Kg rated clamp.
3. Allow enough space on all sides for proper cooling.
4. Connect IEC power cord to back of unit.
5. Plug cord into property grounded socket.
*Check that the voltage marked on the back of unit is correct for your area.
6. Lamp will light and unit will reset and wait for signal from controller.
*The shutter is closed in stand-by mode, so it will be difficult to tell if the lamp is
lit without a controller.
* Unit may make smoke for a few minute until dust and excess paint is burned off by the lamp.
Precautions:
1.Never operate unit when case is open.
2.Never cover unit as this may block air vents and cause overheating and
possible fire hazard.
3. Never operate unit in the rain or in damp moist conditions as this could
cause electric shock.
4. Follow standard electrical safety precautions when installing, operating or
servicing the unit to prevent electrical shock, fire, or equipment damage.
5.These units are for commercial use and contain no user-serviceable parts inside.
Servicing must be conducted by qualified service personnel.
X-Treme™ User Instructions page 2
Getting Started

Lens Focusing
1. Hang fixture in its final position
2. Set Function DIP switch #6 to on.
3. Projector shutter will open and Pan and Tilt will be set to center and Gobo will be set to “small
spot”
4. Use a screwdriver to loosen the silver retaining screw .
5. Adjust lens until sharp focus is obtained.
Warning. Tighten screw securely. If screw Is not tight, the lens tube could slide out of the
fixture, causing equipment damage and or personal injury.
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DMX512 Operation
I. Connect the X-Treme™ fixture to the X-Treme/C™, X-Treme/19C™ or any suitable DMX-512
controller with a 3 pin XLR data cable.
2. Continue to connect together all the fixtures using 3 pin XLR data cables.
3. Set the DMX address for each fixture using the 9 pin DIP switch on the back panel fixture.
Each fixture uses 4 DMX-512 channels;
CH1: Color, CH2: Gobo 1; CH3: Pan; CH4: Tilt
You must select the proper DMX-512 address for each X-Treme™ projector.
Below Is a chart of standard addressing for use with the X-Treme/C™ ,X-Treme/19C™ controllers.
DIP switch setting
Projector
DIP switch setting
Projector
19
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3
11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
412
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
13
614
7 15
816
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
X-Treme™ User Instructions page 3
DMX-512 Addressing

These functions are designed to give you added convenience and power, making installation and
programming faster and easier.
Switch Off On
No. 1 Gobo positions Unlimited Gobo positions
No. 2 No Function No Function
No. 3 Normal Inverted Pan
No. 4 Normal Inverted Tilt
No. 5 Normal Self test
No- 6 Normal Focus
No. 7 Normal Auto Program
No. 8 Normal DMX-512 Termination
Function #1: “Off”: Gobo wheel only stops at full and split color positions.
This makes programming and control much easier.
“On”: Gobo wheat can be placed In any position for extreme control and special
effects.
Function #2: No Function
Function #3: “On” Inverts the Pan motion. Useful when projectors are mounted “head to head”,
to allow the Mirrors to move in unison.
Function #4: “On” Inverts the Tilt motion. Useful when projector are mounted “head to head”, to
allow the mirrors to move In unison.
Function #5: “On” X-Treme™ automatically runs through all the features one at a time. So you
can see every gobo and color and pan/tilt motion. Used when testing operation
of unit.
Function #6: “On” Makes focusing the X-Treme™ easy. Opens the shutter and places the
“small spot” Gobo In the center for easy focusing without need of a controller.
Function #7: “On” Built-in demonstration program
Function #8: “On” DMX512 line termination, Used when this is the last projector of the DMX-5I2
chain.
X-Treme™ User Instructions page 4
Function Settings