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For Your Own 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 fire, do not expose this unit  
   rain or moisture
•   Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
•   Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt-
   age for 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.
•   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.
•   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 cords at plugs, convenience recep- 
   tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by  
   the manufacturer. See page 18 for cleaning details.
•   Heat -This fixture should be situated away from heat sources such 
   as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including 
   amplifiers) that produce heat.
•   The fixture should  be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
    A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
    B. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
    C. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a  
     

  

 marked change in performance.

 GP 250™    

                                  Safety Precautions

 GP 250™                                        Halogen Lamp Warning

Caution!

 There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not 

attempt  any  repairs  yourself,  doing  so  will  void  your  manufactures 
warranty.  In  the  unlikely  event  your  unit  may  require  service  please 
contact American DJ

®

.

During  operation  the  housing  may  become  extremely  hot.  Avoid 
touching the unit with bare hands while in use.
American DJ

®

 will not accept any liability for any resulting damages 

caused  by  the  non-observance  of  this  manual  or  any  unauthorized 
modification to this unit.

 GP 250™                                          Handling Precautions

American DJ

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - GP 250™ Instruction Manual Page 4

American DJ

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - GP 250™ Instruction Manual Page 3

This fixture is fitted with a halogen lamp which is 
highly  susceptible  to  damage  if  improperly  han-
dled. Never touch the lamp with your bare fingers 
as the oil from your hands will shorten lamp life. 
Also, never move the fixture until the lamps have 
had  ample  time  to  cool.  Remember,  lamps  are 
not covered under warranty conditions.

Caution:

 

Always replace with the exact same type lamp, unless oth-

erwise specified by an authorized American DJ

®

 technician. Replace 

with anything other than the specified part can damage your unit and 
will void your manufactures warranty.

Warning: 

If  after  you  have  replaced  the  lamp  or  reset  the  breaker 

and  you  continue  to  blow  either  one,  STOP  using  the  unit.  Contact 
customer support for further instructions, you may have to return the 
unit for servicing. Continuing to use the unit may cause serious dam-
age.

Summary of Contents for GP 250

Page 1: ...gobos The fixture can operate in three different operating modes stand alone sound active or in a Master Slave configuration The GP 250 comes with several built in programs and is best used in multiples of four When used as a stand alone unit or when used in multiples linked in a master slave configuration For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections Customer ...

Page 2: ...ng amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance B The appliance has been exposed to rain or water C The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance GP 250 Safety Precautions GP 250 Halogen Lamp Warning Caution There are no user servicea...

Page 3: ... and Functions 1 Power Cord Inlet and Fuse Holder Power Cord Inlet This unit is equipped with a removable I E C power cord Be sure to only use the power cord included with the unit this cord is designed to match the electrical requirements of the unit Other cords may cause the unit to overheat or malfunction Voltage may vary from venue to venue when connecting this unit to a power supply be sure t...

Page 4: ...embly This high quality lens is a fully focusing Focus the lens by manually turning the lens in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction until the desired effect is achieved Power Supply Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ GP 250 The American DJ GP 250 is available in a 120v and 220v version Because line voltage m...

Page 5: ...512 DMX DMX COMMON 1 2 3 Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture 1 2 3 1 2 3 DMX DMX COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR Figure 2 GP 250 Set Up Figure 3 1 Ground 1 Ground XLR Male Socket XLR Pin Configuration 3 Hot 2 Cold 2 Cold 3 H...

Page 6: ...et use a terminator on the last fixture 6 For more help operating in DMX mode consult the manual includ ed with your DMX controller Stand Alone Operation Sound Active This mode allows a single unit or several units linked together to run to the beat of the GP 250 Operation GP 250 Operation music 1 To operate the unit in Sound Active mode Set dipswitch 10 and 11 to the on position See dipswitch set...

Page 7: ...nt This procedure centers the lamp in the reflector Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a bright crisp output Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output and reduce intensity 1 Be sure main power is disconnected and allow the unit to cool If the you have just installed a new unit you can obviously skip this step 2 Make a preliminary adjustment Turn the three l...

Page 8: ... x x x x x x 0 1 0 Slave x x x x x x x x x x 1 1 0 AloneSound 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Sound Active 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gobo1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gobo2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gobo3 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gobo4 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gobo5 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gobo 1 shake 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gobo 2 shake 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Gobo 3 shake 9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 ...

Page 9: ...andard 120v wall outlet 2 Be sure the external fuse has not blown The fuse is located on the back panel of the unit inside the power socket 3 Remove the lamp holder and be sure the lamp is seated in its socket properly Occasionally lamps become loose dur ing shipping be sure the lamp is push in to its socket all the way 4 Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated Unit does not resp...

Page 10: ...ch American DJ concludes 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 purchaser by American DJ if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does n...

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