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American DJ 

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles CA. 90058

www.americandj.com

   12/03

User Instructions

Unpacking: 

Thank you for purchasing the Deco 250™ by American 

DJ

®

.  Every  Deco  250™  has  been  thoroughly  tested  and  has  been 

shipped  in  perfect  operating  condition.  Carefully  check  the  shipping 

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 equipment necessary to operate the unit has 

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. Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contact-

ing customer support. 

Introduction: 

This  unit  uses  11  pieces  of  individual  textured  glass 

mounted on a wheel and a 11 colored tiles to produce vibrant colors 

and extravagant gobo patterns. The Deco 250™ is an intelligent fixture 

that can operate in DMX mode, as a stand alone sound active piece, 

or in a Master/Slave configuration. The Deco 250™ alsp comes with 

several built in programs. This piece is best used with a fog or haze 

machine to enhance the beam output. When used in DMX mode the 

fixture  requires  3  DMX  channels.  When  used  as  a  stand  alone  unit 

or  when  used  in  multiples  linked  in  a  master/slave  configuration  an 

optional MINI/C controller may be used to control a blackout function.

 

Customer Support:

 

American DJ

®

 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:  

[email protected]

To purchase parts online visit http://parts.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 DJ

®

.

  Deco 250™  

 

 

     General Information

©

American DJ

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Deco 250™ Instruction Manual Page 2

Summary of Contents for Deco 250

Page 1: ...several built in programs This piece is best used with a fog or haze machine to enhance the beam output When used in DMX mode the fixture requires 3 DMX channels When used as a stand alone unit or whe...

Page 2: ...disconnect the unit s main power Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or ag...

Page 3: ...reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire and protect the circuitry In the case of a internal short or power surge 6 XLR Output Jack This jack is used to transmit the incoming DMX signal to another...

Page 4: ...s programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave Deco 250 Operation American DJ www americandj com Deco 250 Instruction Manual Page 8 American DJ www americandj com Deco 250 Instruction Manual Pa...

Page 5: ...e 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 DAT...

Page 6: ...eco 250 Set Up 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 resist...

Page 7: ...hat you may encounter with solutions No light output from the unit 1 Be sure you have connected your unit into a wall outlet with a matching power supply 2 Be sure the breaker has not blown The breake...

Page 8: ...Special Functions List American DJ www americandj com Deco 250 Instruction Manual Page 16 MASTER SLAVE DIPSWITCH SETTINGS Channel Value Function 3 0 255 MIRROR 0 STOP 01 127 COUNTER CLOCKWISE ROTATION...

Page 9: ...udes after inspection affects the reli ability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ factory unless prior written authorization was issued to...

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