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Tempest 250MSD™ Discharge Lamp Warning
This fixture is fitted with a discharge lamp which
are highly susceptible to damage if improperly
handled. Never touch the lamps 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 condi-
tions.
• Quality Stepping Motors for Smooth Transitions
• DMX-512 Protocol Compatible (Uses One DMX Channel)
• 6 Dichroic Colors Plus White
• Master/Slave Operation
• Internal Microphone with Volume Sensitivity Knob
• Several Built-In Programs
• Built-In Safety Breaker
• Optional MINI/C Remote Controller
Tempest 250MSD™
Features
The Tempest 250MSD™ carries a one year limited warranty. Please fill
out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned
service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid
and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. num-
ber must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A
brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also
be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton.
If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of
purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our
customer support team on our toll free customer support number. All
packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A.
number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.
Tempest 250MSD™
Product Registration
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This unit emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the eyes and
skin. The intense luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage
to the retina. Never operate this unit without it’s covers, these covers
have been specially designed to shield against UV radiation.
Epileptic Warning:
Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking
directly into the lamp at all times.
Avoid switch the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals as this
will reduce lamp life and intensity.
To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps
use gas sealed in a high pressure environment to emit a brilliant output.
Due to the high pressure involved with the construction of the lamp,
the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use. This risk is
increased with age, added care is encouraged when dealing with older
lamps. Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any
fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp. Never open this unit while in
use.
PLEASE READ THE PROPER LAMP REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATED ON PAGE 12.
Introduction:
This unit is a one channel, intelligent DMX centerpiece
effect. The Tempest 250MSD™ has a low profile design for clubs with
low ceilings, producing 6 dichroic colors plus white. Using 18 motors
it creates solid and moonflower type beams that rotate and sweep
across a room. The Tempest 250MSD
™
comes with several built-in
programs that will randomly be activated by the low frequencies of
an audio source. This unit can run as a stand-alone sound activated
unit, or in a Master/Slave configuration. The optional MINI/C controller
will operate the blackout function.
For best results use fog or special
effects smoke to enhance the beams projections.
General Instructions:
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 impor-
tant safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit.
Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.
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
®
Customer Support.
Tempest 250MSD™ Introduction
