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American DJ

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  -  www.americandj.com  - DJ Spot 250™ Instruction Manual Page 7

 DJ Spot 250™  

 

                Controls and Functions

1.   Lens Assembly -

 This high quality lens is a fully focusing. Focus 

the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter-clock-
wise direction until the desired effect is achieved.

2. Digital Display -

 This display shows the menu and operating func-

tions that you can choose from.

3. ESC (Escape) Button - 

This button is used to exit menus.

4.  Down  Button  -

  This  button  is  used  to  scroll  backwards  through 

certain menus only.

5. Up Button -

 This button is used to scroll forward when navigating 

through the system menu.

6. Enter Button -

 This button is used to select and confirm a func-

tion when working in the system menu. It is also used to exit certain 
menus.

7. Carrying Handles  -

 The includes built-in carrying handles. Be sure 

to always handle the unit by the built-in handles. Never lift or carry-
ing the unit by head or yoke. Pulling on or transporting the unit by the 
moving head may severely damage the unit and will void the unit war-
ranty.

8.  Cooling Fan - 

This unit is equipped with three high velocity variable 

fans to aid in the cooling process. These fans are designed to vary 
their  velocity  at  different  operating  temperatures,  to  provide  better 
cooling when the unit reached higher operating temperatures associ-
ated with long usage. Be sure to never obstruct the cooling fans during 
normal  usage.  Also,  be  sure  to  keep  the  vents  clean  at  all  times.  A 
blocked or malfunctioning cooling system may shorten lamp life and 
unit reliability.

9.  Lamp  Assembly  and  Access  Plate  -

  This  plate  accesses  the 

lamp  socket  assembly.  The  unit  includes  a  spring  mounted  LL-EHJ 
24v/250w halogen lamp. Be sure to only replace with same type lamp. 
After replacing a lamp be sure the lamp is centered in the reflector. See 
page  18  for  details  on  installing  and  optimizing  replacement  lamps. 
Never operate this unit with the lamp exposed, this lamp emits strong 
UV radiation.

10.  Audio Sensitivity Knob - 

This will adjust the audio sensitivity of the 

 DJ Spot 250™  

 

                Controls and Functions

INTERNAL MICROPHONE. Turning the sensitivity knob in the clock-
wise direction will increase the sensitivity to sound. Turning the knob 
in the counter clockwise direction will decrease the fixture’s sensitivity 
to sound.

11.  Tron/C  Controller  Jack  - 

This  jack  is  for  use  with  the  optional 

Tron/C controller only. Do not attempt to connect an audio signal this 
jack, this will damage the PC board and void your manufactures war-
ranty!

12.  XLR  Output  Jack  -

  This  jack  is  used  to  transmit  the  incoming 

DMX  signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal 
to  the  next  DJ  Spot  250™  in  the  chain.  For  best  results  in  DMX  or 
Master/Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain. 
See “Terminator” on page 10.

13.  XLR DMX Input Jack -

 This jack is used to receive an incoming 

DMX  signal or Master/Slave signal.

14.  Fuse Holder -

 This housing stores a 10 amp (5 amp 220v) GMA 

protective  fuse.  Never  defeat  the  fuse,  the  fuse  is  designed  to  pro-
tect the electronics in the event of severe power fluctuations. Always 
be  sure  to  replace  the  fuse  with  an  exact  match  as  the  one  being 
replaced, unless otherwise told to do so by an authorized American 
DJ

®

 service technician.

Summary of Contents for DJ Spot 250

Page 1: ...refully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit These instructions contain important safety information regard ing the use and maintenance of this unit Please keep this manual w...

Page 2: ...Personal Safety Please Read and Understand This Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate This Unit To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re do not expose this unit rain or moist...

Page 3: ...to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must be clearly written on t...

Page 4: ...ing cooling system may shorten lamp life and unit reliability 9 Lamp Assembly and Access Plate This plate accesses the lamp socket assembly The unit includes a spring mounted LL EHJ 24v 250w halogen l...

Page 5: ...f the unit Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input and data output Figure 1 If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard two conductor shie...

Page 6: ...ny changes by pressing the ESC ESCAPE button MAIN MENU A 001 DMX Address Setting 1 Press the ESCAPE button until A 001 is displayed Press the ENTER button to adjust the DMX address 2 Tap the UP or DOW...

Page 7: ...se ON or OFF then press ENTER to con rm 3 Press ESC to return to the main menu DISP This function will reverse the display 180 1 Press the ESCAPE ESC button until A 001 is displayed DJ Spot 250 System...

Page 8: ...nction will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the LSC Show Designer Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a univer sal DMX...

Page 9: ...2 Set all Slave units to the same DMX address as the Master DJ Spot 250 Fuse Lamp Replacement This fixture is fitted with a halogen lamp which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly han dled Ne...

Page 10: ...ck them each out counter clockwise about three complete turns 3 Turn the unit on and allow it to reset 4 Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit strike the lamp and focus the li...

Page 11: ...ner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out side casing 2 Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill 3 Clean the external optics and mirror with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 day...

Page 12: ...to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American DJ All products covered by this war ranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identi...

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