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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 16 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.

 Jellyfish    

                                 Safety Precautions

American DJ

®

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American DJ

®

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•   DMX-512 Protocol Compatible   
•  2 DMX Channel Modes: 3 Channel & 28 Channel
•  3 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show, DMX Control
•  Stand Alone or Master/Slave Configuration
•  Internal Microphone 
•   UC3 Controller (Not Included)
•  Power Cord Daisy Chaining

 Jellyfish    

 

                                       Features

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

®

.

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.

  Jellyfish                                        Handling Precautions

 Jellyfish 

  

                            Warranty Registration

The Jellyfish carries a 3 year (1095 days) limited warranty. Please fill 
out  the  enclosed  warranty  card  to  validate  your  purchase  and  war-
ranty. 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.) num-
ber.  If  the  unit  is  under  warranty  you  must  provide  a  copy  of  your 
proof  of  purchase  invoice.  Please  contact  American  DJ®  customer 
support for a R.A. number.

To  optimize  the  performance  of  this  product,  please  read  these 
operating  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.

 Jellyfish    

                              General Instructions

Summary of Contents for Jelly Fish

Page 1: ...sound active mode show mode or it can be controlled by a DMX controller In DMX mode it has 2 different channel mode a 3 channel mode and 28 channel mode It can operate as a stand alone fixture or in a Master Slave configuration For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free customer support line to provide help a...

Page 2: ...e 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 Jellyfish Safety Precautions American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 4 American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 3 DMX 512...

Page 3: ...ree channel mode and 28 channel mode The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the rear panel of the unit Your unit and your DMX controller require a approved DMX 512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data output Figure 1 We recommend Accu Cable Figure 1 DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use stan dard 110 120 Ohm shielded cable This cable may be purchase...

Page 4: ...3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion Conductor 5 Pin XLR Male In 3 Pin XLR Female Out Pin 1 Pin 5 Do Not Use Pin 4 Do Not Use Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 2 Not Used Not Used Data True signal Data Compliment signal...

Page 5: ...ting is displayed press ENTER to confim Note Each slave mode is a different light show Note In a Master Slave configuration you can set one fixture to Master and then set the next fixture to SL 2 the fixtures will now have contrast movement to each other Sh 0 Sh 11 Show modes 0 11 Factory programs 1 Tap the MENU button until ShNd is displayed press ENTER 2 Sh X will now be displayed X representing...

Page 6: ...different functions including blackout Sound Active Mode This mode allows either single unit or sev eral units linked together to run to the beat of the music 1 Tap the MENU button until SOUN is displayed and press ENTER Tap the UP or DOWN buttons so that ON is dis played and press ENTER 2 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functions including blackout Show ...

Page 7: ...rminator at the last fixture 2 On the Master unit tap the MENU button until SLND is dis played and press ENTER Press the UP or DOWN button until MAST is displayed and press ENTER to confirm Now select your desired operating mode and set that show by pressing the ENTER button 3 On the slave units tap the MENU button until SLND is dis played select your desired Slave mode and Press ENTER 4 The slave...

Page 8: ... 210 219 CHASE 21 220 229 CHASE 22 230 239 CHASE 23 240 249 CHASE 24 250 255 CHASE 25 3 STROBE CH 1 VALUES 0 119 0 9 OPEN 10 255 STROBING SLOW FAST CHASE SPEED CH 1 VALUES 120 239 0 9 OPEN 10 255 CHASE SPEED SLOW FAST 3 CHANNEL MODE The setting of Channel 1 is used with Channel 2 and Channel 3 Jellyfish 28 Channel DMX Traits Channel Value Function 4 WHITE 1 255 0 100 5 RED 1 255 0 100 6 GREEN 1 25...

Page 9: ...ing will ensure longevity and crisp output 1 Use normal glass cleaner 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 days 4 Clean the internal optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 30 60 days 5 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before...

Page 10: ...t is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above American DJ Inc will replace defec tive parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of d...

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