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User Instructions

American DJ

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 2

Unpacking: 

Thank you for purchasing the Jellyfish by American DJ

®

Every Jellyfish has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in 

perfect  operating  condition.  Carefully  check  the  shipping  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 equipment necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact. In 

the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact 

our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please 

do not return this unit to your dealer without contacting customer sup-

port first. 

Introduction: 

The Jellyfish is a DMX intelligent, LED fixture. The fix-

ture has three different operating modes; 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. 

This  fixture  is  suitable  for  theaters,  studios,  retail  stores,  and  other 

similar locations. 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 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 9:00 a.m. to 

5:00 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. 

Warning! 

This may cause severe eye damage. Avoid looking directly 

into the light source at all times!

  Jellyfish         

                                         General Information

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Summary of Contents for Jellyfish

Page 1: ...led 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 This fixture is suit...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...it 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 DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use sta...

Page 4: ...in 3 Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 2 Not Used Not Used Data True signal Data Compliment signal Ground Shield 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion Jellyfish Set Up Jellyfish System Menu The unit should be mounted...

Page 5: ...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 S...

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 displ...

Page 7: ...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 sho...

Page 8: ...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 C...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...ill 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 defects in material or workmanship The sole re...

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