User Guide - Performance Audio
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1. 323 582 2650 Fax 323 725 6100 Web www americandj com E mail info americandj com Follow Us On FTE a facebook com americandj twitter com americandj youtube com adjlighting American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service adjgroup eu www americandj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 992. 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 Support americandj com 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 American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 2 General Instructions Jellyfish 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 DMX 512 Protocol Compatible 2 DMX Channel Modes 3 Channel amp 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 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 retu
3. 139 140 149 150 159 160 169 170 179 180 189 190 199 200 209 210 219 220 229 230 239 240 249 250 255 3 Channel DMX Traits Function CHASE 8 CHASE 9 CHASE 10 CHASE 11 CHASE 12 CHASE 13 CHASE 14 CHASE 15 CHASE 16 CHASE 17 CHASE 18 CHASE 19 CHASE 20 CHASE 21 CHASE 22 CHASE 23 CHASE 24 CHASE 25 STROBE CH 1 VALUES 0 119 OPEN STROBING SLOW FAST CHASE SPEED CH 1 VALUES 120 239 OPEN CHASE SPEED SLOW FAST www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 15 Jellyfish Please the next page for the continuation of the 28 Channel DMX Traits American DJ 28 Channel DMX Traits Function RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 WHITE 0 100 RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 WHITE 0 100 RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 WHITE 0 100 RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 WHITE 0 100 www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 16 Jellyfish 28 Channel DMX Traits Value Function RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 WHITE 0 100 RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 WHITE 0 100 RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 WHITE 0 100 28 CHANNEL MODE Each channel is 3 LEDs per Lens i e Channel 1 is 8 Red LEDs behind the first lens Channel 4 is 3 LEDs behind the second lens American DJ www amer
4. 2 XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket Tauna 2 old 2 Cold 1Ground pin 4 Ground Lg Pin 2 Data Compliment negative 3 Hot 3 Hot i i Pin 3 Data True positive Figure 3 Special Note Line Termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a cable terminator ADJ part number Z DMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable Z X z to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture Figure 4 American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 6 Jellyfish Set Up 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 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 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion 3 Pin
5. 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 American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manua
6. Master unit tap the MENU button until SLND is dis 160 175 COLOR 10 played and press ENTER Press the UP or DOWN button until 176 191 COLOR 11 Vina is displayed and press ENTER to confirm Now select 192 207 COLOR 12 your desired operating mode and set that show by pressing the 208 223 COLOR 13 ENTER button 3 On the slave units tap the MENU button until SLND is dis aoe es COLOR 14 played select your desired Slave mode and Press ENTER 240 255 COLOR 15 4 The slave units will now follow the Master unit CHASE CH 1 VALUES 120 239 5 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con 0 9 OFF trol different functions including blackout 10 19 CHASE 1 20 29 CHASE 2 Jellyfish UC3 Control 30 39 CHASE 3 Stand by Blackout the unit 40 49 CHASE 4 50 59 CHASE 5 60 69 CHASE 6 1 Strobe Sh 70 79 CHASE 7 OW Function 2 Sound Synchronous Strobe 3 CHANNEL MODE The setting of Channel 1 is used with 3 Sound Asynchronous Strobe ue Channel 2 and Channel 3 Mode Strobe LED OFF Latch LED ON Please see the next page for the continuation of the 3 Channel a R DMX Traits American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 13 American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 14 Jellyfish 3 CHANNEL MODE The setting of Channel 1 is used with Channel 2 and Channel 3 American DJ 80 89 90 99 100 109 110 119 120 129 130
7. Rev 1 13 ES SILS A TIZ User Instructions lb LISTED Intertek 4000358 Jellyfish General Information Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Jellyfish by American DJe 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 DJe 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
8. This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard Elatione DMX 512 controller Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a univer sal DMX 512 controller to control the colors chases chase speed and strobe A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs The Jellyfish has two DMX channel modes a 3 channel mode and 28 channel mode 1 To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures on pages 5 7 as well as the set up specifications that are includ ed with your DMX controller 2 Use the controllers faders to control the various DMX fixture traits 3 Follow the instructions on page 9 to set the DMX address and choose your desired DMX Channel mode 4 For longer cable runs more than a 100 feet use a terminator on the last fixture 5 For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included with your DMX controller 6 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to control 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 SUUN is displayed and press ENTER Tap the UP or DOWN buttons so that 2N is dis played and press ENTER 2 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functions including blackout Show Mode 1 Tap the MEN
9. U button until SAND is displayed and press ENTER American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 12 Jellyfish Operation Jellyfish 3 Channel DMX Traits 2 Using the either the UP or DOWN buttons find your desired show Value Function ee Pade tor mero Qa 1 COLOR CHASE SOUND ACTIVE 3 Press ENTER to confirm 0 119 COLOR 4 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functions including blackout 120 239 CHASE 240 255 SOUND ACTIVE Master Slave Operation Sound Active This function will allow COLOR CH 1 VALUES 1 119 you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller The 0 15 OFF units will be sound activated In Master Slave operation one unit will 16 31 COLOR 1 act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling 39 AT COLOR 2 units programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave 1 Using standard XLR microphone cables daisy chain your units 48 63 COLOR 3 together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units Remem 64 79 COLOR 4 ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR 80 95 COLOR 5 connector is the output The first unit in the chain master will use 966411 COLOR 6 the female XLR connector only The last unit in the chain will use 112 127 COLOR 7 the male XLR connector only For longer cable runs we suggest a 128 143 COLOR 8 terminator at the last fixture 144 159 COLOR 9 2 On the
10. XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In a C ea OOO S sonaue Jellyfish 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 American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 7 Jellyfish System Menu DMAX512 Address Setting cH 3 Channels Mode cch 28 Channels Mode rid Master Mode slave Mode Normal slave mode 2 Light Show Slave mode 3 Light Show slave mode 4 Light Show Show mode 0 Show mode 1 show mode 11 Sound Mode on Sound Mode off Blackout Mode Yes Blackout Blackout Mode No Blackout LED on LED off Normal Inversion OCE Self Test FheS Fixture Hours ver Software Version American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 8 Jellyfish System Menu System Menu When making adjustments you can press ENTER to confirm your setup or you can wait 8 seconds for automatic setup To
11. completely and properly seated Unit does not respond to sound 1 Low frequencies bass should cause the unit to react to sound Tapping on the microphone quiet or high pitched sounds may not activate the unit American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 18 Jellyfish Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY A American Du Inc hereby warrants to the original purchaser American DJ and American Audio products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase see specific warranty period on reverse This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by ac ceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number RA before sending back the product Contact American Du Inc Service Department at 800 322 6337 Send the product only to the American Du Inc factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty American DJ Inc will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in it s original package No accessories should be shipped w
12. d a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Operation The Jellyfish can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Jellyfish has two DMX Channel modes It has a three 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 DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard 110 120 Ohm shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores Figure 1 Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 5 Xx Jellyfish Set Up either end of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split 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 not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior COMMON DMX512 OUT DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR DMX 3 PIN XLR Figure
13. exit without making any adjustments press the MENU button HOLR DMX Address Setting 1 Tap the either the MENU UP or DOWN buttons until ADOR is displayed press ENTER 2 i will now be displayed and flashing Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired address Press ENTER to set your desired DMX address LAND This will let you the DMX Mode you want to run You can choose between 3 channel mode and 28 channel mode 1 Tap the MENU button until LAND is displayed press ENTER Either SCH or 28LH will be displayed 2 Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired DMX chan nel mode is displayed press ENTER to confim See page 7 for DMX Channel modes and traits ZI NM SLIL This will let you set unit as a slave in a master slave configuration 1 Tap the MENU button until SLU is pope press ENTER Either MAST SL P SL 2 SL 3 or SL 4 will be displayed 2 Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired mode setting 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 American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 9 Jellyfish System Menu 5 L Sh Ht Show modes 0 11 Factory programs Show mode can be run with
14. icandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 17 Jellyfish Fuse Replacement First unplug the power The fuse holder is located next to the power cord Using a flat head screw driver to unscrew the fuse holder Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one Jellyfish Cleaning Fixture Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates l e smoke fog residue dust dew In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis Periodic cleaning 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 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 plugging the unit back in Jellyfish Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter with solutions No light output from the unit 1 Be sure you have connected your unit into a standard 120v wall outlet 2 Be sure the external fuse has not blown The fuse is located on the bottom panel of the unit 3 Be sure the fuse holder is
15. igent Lighting UV lighting Strobes Fog Machines Bubble Machines Mirror Balls Par Cans Trussing Lighting Stands etc excluding Laser Products lamps and Star Tec Series e American DJ Laser Products and Star Tec Products 90 Day Limited Warranty e American DJ L E D Products 3 year 1095 day Limited Warranty excluding motors which have a 1 year 365 day Limited Warrant ean DJ www ndi com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 19 Jellyfish Specifications Model Voltage LED Power Draw Fuse Power Cord Daisy Chain Beam Angle Dimensions Weight Colors Duty Cycle DMX Sound Active Working Position Warranty Jellyfish 120v 240v 50Hz 60Hz 84 x 5mm LEDs 21 Red 21 Green 21 Blue amp 21 White 9W 120v 13W 230v 7A 120v amp 230v 46 Fixtures Max 116 Degrees 8 L x 12 5 W x 7 25 H 250mm x 317mm x 182mm 4 4 Lbs 2 0kgs RGB amp W None 2 DMX Channel Modes 3 Channel Mode amp 28 Channel Mode Yes Any Safe Secure Position 3 Year 1095 days Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a electronic bal last which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power Source Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice American DJ Supply American DJ World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel
16. ith the product If any accessories are shipped with the product American Du Inc 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 product is modified in any manner which American DJ Inc concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Du Inc factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Du Inc 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 not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above American Du 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 defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American DJ Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replace ment thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American DJ All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect American DJ Inc reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any ob
17. l Page 4 Jellyfish Y a Oe Power Supply The American DJe Jellyfish contains an electronic ballast which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source With the electronic ballast you do not need to worry about wall voltage this unit can be plugged in anywhere DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal pro tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix ture DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant Jo ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle Therefore the first fixture controlled by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain When a fixture is assigne
18. ligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by American DJ Inc in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall American DJ Inc be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ and American Audio Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS e All American Audio Products 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty except V Plus Series Ampli fiers All American Audio V Plus Series Amplifiers 3 year 1095 day Limited Warranty e American DJ Lighting and American DJ Branded Products 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty Such as Special Effect Lighting Intell
19. mes or urr to switch to have the LED display switch off after 10 seconds 3 Press ENTER to confirm wor This function will reverse the display 180 1 Tap the MENU button until iU 5P is displayed press ENTER 2 Press ENTER to flip the display Press ENTER to flip it again Press ENTER when you have made your desired setup CORI With this function you can display the running time of the fixture 1 Tap the MENU button until FARS is displayed press ENTER 2 The running time of the fixture will now be displayed Press MENU to exit V ER With this function you can display the version soft ware of the fixture 1 Tap the MENU button until VER is displayed press ENTER 2 The software version will now be displayed Press MENU to exit Jellyfish Power Cord Daisy Chaining With this feature you can connect the fixtures to one another using the IEC input and output sockets The quantity that can be connected is 46 fixtures maximum After 46 fixtures you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fixtures DO NOT mix fixtures American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 11 Jellyfish Operation Operating Modes The Jellyfish can operate in three different modes Sound Active mode The unit will react to sound chasing through the built in programs e Show mode Select one of 11 preprogrammed shows e DMX control mode
20. rned 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 Features Warranty Registration Jellyfish Handling Precautions 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 DJe American DJe will not accept any liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to this unit American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 3 Jellyfish Safety Precautions 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
21. sound activity or without For show mode to run without sound activity turn sound activity off 1 Tap the MENU button until Shd is displayed press ENTER 2 Sh X will now be displayed X representing a number between 1 11 Programs 1 11 are factory programs while Sh uw is random mode Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired show and press ENTER to confirm Lr the LiL I Sound Active mode 1 Tap the MENU button until SUUN is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show either UN or DFF Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select UN to activate sound active mode or DFF to deactivate sound active mode 3 Press ENTER to confirm DL Blackout or Stand by mode 1 Tap the either the MENU button until BLNO is displayed press ENTER Either Yes or No will be displayed 2 To activate Blackout tap the UP or DOWN buttons until Yes is displayed press ENTER to confim and exit The fixture will now be in Blackout mode To deactivate Blackout mode select No and press Enter LELI With this function you can have the LED display turn off after 10 seconds 1 Tap the MENU button until LED is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show either UN or UFF Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select 0N to keep the LED display on at American DJ www americandj com Jellyfish Instruction Manual Page 10 Jellyfish System Menu all ti
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