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User Instructions

  FREQ 5 Strobe    

                                  Introduction

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  -  www.americandj.com  - FREQ 5 Strobe Instruction Manual Page 2

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Unpacking: 

Thank you for purchasing the FREQ 5 Strobe by Ameri-

can DJ

®

. Every FREQ 5 Strobe has been thoroughly tested and has 

been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the ship-

ping 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 accessories necessary to operate the unit has 

arrived intact. In the case 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: 

The FREQ 5 Strobe is part of American DJ’s continuing 

pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The FREQ 

5 Strobe is a revolutionary 5-zone LED strobe. 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. This fixture is suitable for 

theaters, studios, retail stores, and other similar locations.  

 

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 8:00 a.m. to 

4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

 

Voice:   

(800) 322-6337

 

Fax:    

(323) 582-2941

 

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

®

.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

Summary of Contents for FREQ 5 Strobe

Page 1: ...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 This fi...

Page 2: ...s Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu ding amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qua...

Page 3: ...ble must be daisy chained and cannot be split FREQ 5 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 Do...

Page 4: ...let select your desired DMX channel mode 1 Press the either the MENU button until CHND is displayed press ENTER Either 1CH 2CH 5CH or 7CH will be dis played 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your...

Page 5: ...y control 1 Press the MENU button until SENS is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show a number between 0 100 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity 0 being the least sens...

Page 6: ...Strobe has 4 DMX Channel Modes 1 Channel Mode 2 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode 7 Channel Mode See pages 15 16 for a detailed description of the DMX traits 2 To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the...

Page 7: ...Control Blackout Blackout the unit Function Synchronous Strobe by auto Synchronous Strobe by sound press and hold the button Select Show 1 12 Manual mode N O D E L w o h S F F O D E L e b o r t S e d...

Page 8: ...NCTION 240 247 SOUND ACTIVE STROBING 248 255 NO FUNCTION FREQ 5 Strobe Photometric Chart FREQ 5 Strobe 1 Channel Mode Channel Value Function 1 SHOWS 0 7 BLACKOUT 8 27 SHOW 1 28 47 SHOW 2 48 67 SHOW 3...

Page 9: ...nc shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the prod...

Page 10: ...tage 100V 240V 50 60Hz LEDs 5 x 5W White LEDs Power Consumption 28W Fuse 7Amp Power Cord Daisy Chain 13 Fixtures Max Weight 5lbs 2Kgs Dimensions 12 L x 5 5 W x 5 5 H 302 x 140 x 140mm Colors White DMX...

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