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  FREQ 16 Strobe                                    Safety Precautions

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American DJ Supply

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  -  www.americandj.com  - FREQ 16 Strobe Instruction Manual Page 4

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American DJ Supply

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - FREQ 16 Strobe Instruction Manual Page 3

•   To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit  

   rain or moisture

•   Do not spill water or other liquids  into or on to your unit.

•   Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been   

   frayed or broken. Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground 

   prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk  

   of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.

•   Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.

•   Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user  

   serviceable parts inside.

•   Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

•   Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack

•   Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper  

   ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.

•   Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.

•   This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out`  

   doors voids all warranties.

•   During long periods of non-use, 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 against them,  

   paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit. 

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by  

  t he manufacturer. See page 18 for cleaning details.

•   Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources  

   such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (inclu-

   d ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

•   The fixture should  be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

    A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

    B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

    C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

    D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a  

        marked change in performance.

•   Built in Microphone

•   4 DMX Channel Modes: 1 Channel Mode, 2 Channel Mode, 16   

  Channel Mode, & 18 Channel Mode

•  12 Show Modes 

•  4 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show Mode, Manual Mode,  

  and DMX Control

•  Sound Sensitivity Adjustable

•  UC3 Remote Control Compatiable (Not Included)

•  Power Cord Daisy Chaining. See page 18.

  FREQ 16 Strobe    

                   Warranty Registration

  FREQ 16 Strobe    

 

                              Features

To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operat-

ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations 

of this unit. These instructions contain important safety information 

regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual 

with the unit, for future reference.

  FREQ 16 Strobe    

                     General Instructions

The FREQ 16 Strobe carries a 2 year (730 days) limited warranty. 

Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase 

and warranty.  You may also register your product online at www. 

americandj.com. All returned service items whether under warranty or 

not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization 

(R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy 

of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American DJ® cus-

tomer support for a R.A. number.

The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided), 

affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit. 

Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slip-

ping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you 

are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 

times the unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold 

12 times the weight of the unit when installing the fixture.

The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be 

installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.

  FREQ 16 Strobe    

 

                          Installation

Summary of Contents for FREQ 16 Strobe

Page 1: ...The unit has 4 operating modes Sound Active with adjustable sound sensitivity Show Mode Manual Mode or DMX Control This unit can be used as a stand alone fixture or in a Master Slave configuration Thi...

Page 2: ...e fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance...

Page 3: ...able must be daisy chained and cannot be split FREQ 16 Strobe Set Up Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector...

Page 4: ...he MENU button for at least 3 seconds CHND This will let select your desired DMX channel mode 1 Press the either the MENU button until CHND is displayed press ENTER Either 1CH 2CH 16CH or 18CH will be...

Page 5: ...what setting you would like to adjust first press the ENTER button Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make adjustments Once you have made your desired adjustments press ENTER 4 Once you have finished wit...

Page 6: ...firm and exit TEST This function will run a self test program 1 Press the MENU button until TEST is displayed press ENTER 2 The fixture will now run a self test Press the MENU button to exit TEMP With...

Page 7: ...is displayed and press ENTER and then press and hold the MENU button to confirm 3 To adjust the sound sensitivity press the MENU button until SENS is displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust sen...

Page 8: ...ENTER Use the UP or DOWN buttons to find the MAST setting and press ENTER 3 On the slave units tap the MENU button until SLND is display ed and Press ENTER Use the UP or DOWN buttons to switch between...

Page 9: ...ed properly and are wired correctly pin 3 is hot on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be hot Also check that all cables are connected to the right connectors it does matter which way the inputs and out...

Page 10: ...he product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ Inc factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ Inc if the product is damaged becaus...

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