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  FREQ 5 Strobe                                     Safety Precautions

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American DJ Supply

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©

American DJ Supply

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - FREQ 5 Strobe Instruction Manual Page 3

•   Built in Microphone

•   4 DMX Channel Modes: 1 Channel Mode, 2 Channel Mode, 5    

  Channel Mode, & 7 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 17.

•   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 17 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.

  FREQ 5 Strobe    

                   Warranty Registration

  FREQ 5 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 5 Strobe    

                     General Instructions

The FREQ 5 Strobe carries a 3  year  (1095  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.

  FREQ 5 Strobe    

 

                          Installation

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.

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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