Ayra ALO Micro Scan User manual

ALO Micro Scan
LED scanner
User manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ALO Micro Scan. This versatile device is compact in size, but full of technology
that ill make a statement at your party or event. This user manual offers you all the information you need to
get started.
We advise that you read this user manual in its entirety before unpacking the contents of the box, so that you
are familiar ith all of the functionality that this product has to offer. Please be sure to check that all of the
parts and accessories listed belo under 'Box contents' are included in the package. In the event that the
ALO Micro Scan does not function properly, or if you have any issues hile operating it, please remove the
plug from the po er socket and contact your dealer for assistance.
Box contents:
- ALO Micro Scan LED scanner
- po er cable from IEC C13 to Schuko, 1.5 mm²
- po er cable from IEC C13 to UK plug, 1.5 mm²
Please inspect the device and the included accessories.
Should you discover that either the device or one or more of the included parts have been damaged or
rendered defective hile in transit, please contact your dealer directly.
Please note that the pictures in this user manual serve illustrative purposes only and may differ from the
actual product.
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Sa ety instructions
Everyone involved ith the installation, operation and maintenance of this device must:
- Be qualified
- Be skilled
- Have read the instructions in this user manual
- Be sure that neither the device nor the included accessories are damaged. Should the device or the
included accessories be damaged, please contact your dealer for more information.
- Ensure that the device is in good orking condition and is safe to operate. Please follo the advice and
instructions as they are described in this user manual.
Damage caused by misuse and/or modifications made to the device are not covered by the arranty.
This device does not contain any parts that can be repaired or replaced by the user. Should maintenance or
repairs be necessary, they must be handled by a qualified technician.
The light source of this device is not replaceable. If the light source no longer functions, the entire device
needs to be replaced.
Important in ormation regarding sa ety and health:
- Do not remove any labels or stickers from this device.
- Do not leave any cables lying around.
- The device should not be opened up, and any hard are or soft are that may be present should not be
modified.
- To achieve optimal performance, inputs on this device should not be fed ith a signal higher than
necessary.
- The device should only be used indoors; contact ith ater, rain and moisture should al ays be avoided.
Do not place any objects containing liquid on top of the device.
- Remove the device from any nearby flames or heat sources; do not place it near flammable fluids, gasses
or objects.
- Disconnect this device from a po er source if it ill not be used for a longer period of time, if maintenance
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WARNING!
Keep this device away rom moisture, water and rain to avoid the chance o electric shocks.
WARNING!
Only connect this device to a suitable power socket. This device unctions on a speci ic power
voltage. I it is plugged into a power socket with a di erent voltage, it could result in permanent
damage and even dangerous situations such as ire or electric shocks.
WARNING!
Be care ul when operating this device. Touching the wires that are connected to the mains,
inside or outside the device, could result in electric shocks.

is necessary, or if it needs to be cleaned.
- Do not pull on the cable to remove a connector, as it can cause damage.
- Do not use any cables other than the ones described in this manual. Do not use defective cables. Please
contact your dealer if the included or necessary cables do not function properly ith this device.
- Only use this device ith a stable AC po er supply.
- Only use this device ith po er form a grounded po er source.
- In the event that the device is exposed to extreme temperature changes (e.g. transported through a cold
outside environment into a arm indoor environment), it should not be turned on until it has reached room
temperature. This is necessary to prevent moisture from forming in the device, hich could lead to electric
shocks.
Guidelines and operation o this device:
- This device is intended for use by professionals on stage, in theatres, in clubs, and in similar entertainment
locations.
- This device is not suitable for use by children, and should al ays be operated by an adult.
- This device is designed to create light effects for entertainment purposes. It is not suitable for household
illumination.
- This device may only be used in a suitable environment here no damage to the device can occur. Do not
use the device in moist or dusty environments such as:
- indoor s imming pools here chlorine is used
- beaches here there is sand and salt
- outdoors
- indoors in spaces here intense heat sources are present, or here it reaches temperature levels
that ould be considered uncomfortable for a person
- Avoid impact and collisions during use and transport. Do not transport the device hile it is in use. Avoid
using excessive force hen installing and operating the device.
- The user should become familiar ith the functions of this device before using it.
- Should the device not be used in the manner described in this user manual, damages or even injuries could
occur. Ayra cannot be held responsible for any injuries or damages that occur as a result of improper use of
this product.
Storage and transport:
- This product as designed for mobile use. Please only transport the device in the original packaging, or in
a flight case ith a suitable foam inlay.
- This device as not designed for permanent (24/7) use. The expected lifespan of the device ill not be
affected by occasionally turning the device off. Disconnect the device or turn off the po er hen it is not
actively in use.
- If the device ill not be used for a longer period of time, it should be disconnected and stored in a dust-free
environment.
- Do not expose the device to extreme temperature differences.
Housing
- Inspect the device's housing frequently, and al ays just before use. Avoid operating the device if there are
large dents or cracks, or if scre s are missing. Do not use the device if the housing is not in good condition.
Contact your dealer or a qualified technician if you are unsure about the state of the device.
- Check the device and the scre s for corrosion. Corrosion must not be present on this device. Contact your
dealer or a qualified technician if you find any corrosion on the scre s.
Every po er and signal connector should be securely mounted. Do not use the device if the connectors are
not secure.
- Avoid dust and dirt build-up. Clean the device once a month by disconnecting it from the po er supply and
iping it do n ith a dry or slightly moist cloth. If the device is used frequently, the cleaning intervals should
increase.
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Symbol explanation:
WEEE: Ensure that this device is disposed of properly. This product falls under the WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. The requirements of this directive apply
to all manufacturers and producers of electronic devices in the EU. Do not thro this product
a ay ith regular rubbish. Please contact your local authority for more information about ho
to recycle and dispose of these products in your region. By recycling this product in the proper
manner, e can ork together to ensure that e can continue to enjoy these kinds of
products and still protect the environment as much as possible from pollution.
CE: The CE logo indicates that this product meets the European norms and requirements to
hich it must legally conform.
Only suitable or indoor use: this product as only designed for indoor use. The maximum
environmental temperature must not exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
Contact:
Ayra professional lighting products
Verrijn Stuart eg 18
4462 GE Goes
The Netherlands
Please do not send any products to this correspondence address.
Should you wish to send in a product for repairs or for a refund, please contact your dealer for an RMA
re uest (Return Merchandise Authorisation).
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Guidelines and operation o this device
1. moving mirror
2. projection output and adjustable focus
3. ventilation slot
4. cooling fins
5. mounting bracket ith tightening knobs
6. DMX output via 3-pin XLR
7. DMX input via 3-pin XLR
8. eyelet for optional safety cable
9. po er output (unprotected, max. 9 A)
10. po er input ith fuse holder
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Operation and mounting
To activate the device, plug it into a mains socket. Once it's connected to an active po er source, it ill turn
on automatically.
During calibration, ‘AYRA’ ill be sho n on the display, hich means the device is not ready to be operated.
Once the device has fully started up, it ill jump to the last-used mode. Operation modes and other settings
sho n on the display can no be adjusted or changed by means of the menu buttons.
Should the device detect a DMX signal, it ill automatically s itch to DMX mode and ill display the last-
used address. For ne devices, this ill normally be DMX address 001. Of course, you can change the DMX
address via the display using the menu buttons.
Using the display and the menu buttons, you can adjust the functions and settings of the device. Press
'Enter' to confirm an adjustment or select a function, use ‘Up’ and ‘Do n’ to change amounts and ‘Menu’ to
go back to the menu. By holding the ‘Menu’ button do n for 2 seconds after saving a specific setting, the
device ill return to operation mode and adopt the setting. This ill also be done after any changes in the
operation mode or DMX address. This operation is not al ays necessary, considering the device
automatically does this after a ne setting is confirmed.
The menu contains the follo ing options and functions
display Mode Function
ADDR DMX address configuration Address A001 … A512
CHND Channel mode selection 1CH/8CH/10CH
RCND Remote Control mode Specific addresses available for compatible
controllers (RC 1-4 adjustable)
SLND Slave mode Master - NAST
Slave 1 – SL 1
SHND Sho mode (for sound-activated
operation)
SH0 random sho
SH1-16 sho program 1-16
AUTO Automatic mode (speed user-
adjustable)
AU0 random sho
AU1-16 sho programma 1-16
(Adjust the speed per program by holding do n
the 'Enter' button and using the Up/Do n keys to
select a speed bet een 1 and 9. 1=slo , 9=fast)
SPLC Split Colour on/off YES (Split colour on)
NO (Split colour off)
SOUN Sound-controlled mode (activates
built-in microphone)
Mode: ON / OFF
SENS Sound sensitivity 000 – 100: Sensitivity in %
BLND Blackout mode in case of signal
loss
Yes: Blackout mode ill activate in case of DMX
signal loss
No: S itch to standalone mode in case of DMX
signal loss
LED LED Display on/off hen not in
use
ON/OFF
DISP Display inversion Display inversion, disp - dslp
PAN Invert Pan (mirror) NO – do not invert pan
YES – invert pan
TILT Invert tilt (mirror) NO – do not invert tilt
YES – invert tilt
TEST Test mode This mode tests all the functions displayed to
make sure they are orking properly.
HOUR Time registration 0000 – 9999 usage in hours
VER Firm are version number Display of firm are version number (can not be
updated by user)
RSET Reset function Starts up and recalibrates the device again
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You'll find an explanation of the various functions belo :
ADDR: With this function, you can determine the DMX start address of the device. Set it channel 001, and
the device ill respond from DMX channel 1. Set it to channel 003, then the device ill respond from DMX
channel 3, etc.
CHND: This device is equipped ith various DMX channel modes. With this function, you can choose a
concise channel mode if your DMX circle is full and you do not require complete control over the functions. It
is also possible to use the most comprehensive channel mode, hich makes more channels available, each
ith its o n separate function.
RCND: The Remote Control mode is a practical feature hich helps addressing multiple fixtures, combined
ith a special controller hich supports this mode.
SLND: The Master-Slave mode is designed to sync multiple devices. A copy of the internal program is sent
to the daisy-chained devices so that each one projects the same effect. The master-slave function orks by
means of standard 3-pin XLR cables. The only difference is that the first device in the chain does not receive
DMX input. In Slave 1 mode, the device ill copy the exact signal directly from the Master.
PLEASE NOTE: When Slave mode is activated, the device ill ait for a signal from the Master device. In
this case, it is not possible to simply select an automatic or sound-controlled mode! To cancel this, select
'NAST' mode in the SLND menu, so the device goes to Master mode. Then, all standalone functions can be
activated.
SHND: This mode consists of automatic programs designed for sound-controlled operation. In sound-
controlled mode, the device uses the built-in microphone that can be activated by means of the SOUN
setting and adjusted in sensitivity. Any time the microphone detects sound, the device ill change movement
and/or colour in a ay that syncs perfectly ith your light sho . If no sound is detected, the device ill move
slo ly and change colour gradually until sound is detected again.
AUTO: With this mode, you can select the same automatic programs as in the SHND mode, but they run at
an automatic speed. The user can adjust the speed bet een 1 and 9, here 1 is the slo est and 9 is the
fastest speed.
SPLC: This device has a colour heel ith 8 colours (7 colours + open). By activating the Split Colour
option, it's possible to mix the colours in bet een. This ay, a figure can have 2 colours, like half red and half
hite, half purple and half blue, etc. The Split Colour function is available in all modes, as ell as via DMX.
SOUN: This setting sho s if the microphone function is activated or not, hich you can see in the display as
ON or OFF.
SENS: This mode allo s you to determine the sensitivity of the internal microphone. The further the device is
from the speaker, the higher the sensitivity of the microphone needs to be so it can react properly to the
music. The microphone is built to handle high sound pressure levels, but the louder the signal and the higher
the microphone sensitivity level, the more difficulty the device ill have detecting the beat of the music.
Experiment ith the level of sensitivity and distance/positioning of the device to find the best results.
BLND: In DMX, the Blackout mode ensures that if no DMX signal is detected, the device does not
automatically jump to a sound-controlled or automatic mode. This is useful ith complex light sho s in hich
you don't ant the device to move on its o n in case the DMX signal is lost for any reason.
LED: If the LED display is not in use, it can be de-activated by turning the LED mode OFF. The red symbols
ill no longer light up hen using the device in a dark environment. Press one of the menu buttons and the
display ill light up again and sho any relevant information. If the device registers that the menu is not
actively being used, it ill automatically turn off ithin 30 seconds.
DISP: This function determines hether the display is sho n normally or inverted. If the device is
suspended, the display may be harder to read. This function allo s you to rotate it vertically for better
legibility.
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PAN/TILT: Invert the pan and/or tilt values separately to make the motors turn in the opposite direction. This
function is available for all modes.
TEST: Should the device need cleaning or maintenance, this function can be used to test one or more
devices simultaneously. The device plays a continuous program hile the step motors and LEDs are used.
This ay you can quickly detect any abnormalities or defects. The device ill run the program until stopped
manually (for example hen the sound-controlled mode is activated.)
HOUR: If this device is used professionally or rented, it should be regularly maintained and inspected in
bet een use. The HOUR function sho s exactly ho long the device has been in use. This amount of time
accumulates over time as long as the device is being used and cannot be manipulated by the user.
VERS: This function sho s the device's current firm are version number. The user can not be updated by
the user.
RSET: By selecting this function, you can restart the device completely ithout having to physically unplug it
and plug it back in.
Operating modes
The follo ing overvie is designed to sho the differences bet een the various operation modes that are
supported by the above-mentioned menu functions.
Auto:
In Automatic mode, choose one of the operating modes here the device is not dependent on external
factors (such as a sound-controlled signals or the presence of noise). Choose one of the basic programs and
set the options such as the s itching speed or the intensity correction, if desired.
Sound:
When in Sound-controlled mode, the device's internal microphone detects the music and reacts to the beat.
The device ill move in sync ith the music and provide an automated light sho .
When there is no music for the device to detect or hen only high frequencies are audible, the device ill
continue its program at a slo er pace, so the light sho ill not stop abruptly. As soon as the microphone
detects music again, it ill resume the automated program and follo the beat.
Slave
In Slave mode, you can daisy-chain multiple devices of the same type so they all function a specific ay.
This ay you can coordinate your light sho by having multiple separate devices moving the same ay
instead of all different directions, hich can be chaotic. Basically, you can connect an unlimited number of
slave devices to a master device, but a DMX booster is required in bet een. Generally speaking, you can
connect up to four armatures together ithout the need for a DMX booster.
Be a are that hen you attempt to connect devices of different types and brands, they may behave
strangely and you may not get the desired effect because certain functions are linked to the rong channels.
This is true of DMX lighting of all brands and types.
The ERO Micro Spot can function in conjunction ith the ALO Micro Scan because they share exactly the
same operating programs. Moving heads and scanners of this type can ork together seamlessly.
DMX
The DMX mode is the most comprehensive ay to maintain ultimate control over all the functions this device
has to offer. It enables you to determine exactly ho many functions you ant to control via the DMX
controller or DMX soft are.
This device can be set to various channel modes so the channel layout, hich is sho n belo , corresponds
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perfectly ith your DMX circle layout, as ell as ith the functions you ill be using.
1CH mode:
CH Function Value
1 Sound-controlled sho modes 000-007 No function (Blackout)
008-037 Sho 1
038-067 Sho 2
068-097 Sho 3
098-127 Sho 4
128-157 Sho 5
158-187 Sho 6
188-217 Sho 7
218-247 Sho 8
248-255 Random sho
8CH mode:
CH Function Value
1 Pan position min - max 000-255
2 Tilt position min - max 000-255
3 Colour heel
PLEASE NOTE: the SPLC colours ill not ork if SPLC
is not activated.
000-007 Open hite
008-015: SPLC 1
016-023: Red
024-031: SPLC2
032-039: Orange
040-047: SPLC3
048-055: Yello
056-063: SPLC4
064-071: Green
072-079: SPLC5
080-087: Dark blue
088-095: SPLC6
096-103: Light blue
104-111: SPLC7
112-127: Magenta
128-255: Rainbo effect, slo - fast
4 Gobo heel 000-007: Open
008-015: Gobo 1
016-023: Gobo 2
024-031: Gobo 3
032-039: Gobo 4
040-047: Gobo 5
048-055: Gobo 6
056-063: Gobo 7
064-071: Open shake
072-079: Gobo 1 shake
080-087: Gobo 2 shake
088-095: Gobo3 shake
096-103: Gobo4 shake
104-111: Gobo 5 shake
112-119: Gobo 6 shake
120-127 Gobo 7 shake
128-255 Gobo scroll slo - fast
5 Shutter 000-007 Blackout
008-015: Open
016-131 Stroboscope mode, slo - fast
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