American DJ Jelly Fish User manual

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User Instructions
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Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Jellysh by American DJ®.
Every Jellysh 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 xture 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 rst.
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.
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. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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

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 re, 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 re 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
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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
modication 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

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Jellyfish Set Up Jellyfish Set Up
Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source
voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American
DJ® Jellysh™. The American DJ® Jellysh is available in a 120v and
220v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue,
you should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet voltage
before attempting to operate you xture. Also be sure to only use the
included I.E.C. power cable supplied with the unit, this cable matches
the voltage and current requirements of the unit.
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 xtures and the controller are DMX
compliant. To 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 assigned 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 Jellysh can be
controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Jellysh 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
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 purchased at
almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should
be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the
cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and
cannot be split.
Notice: Be sure to follow gures 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.
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
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
Figure 3
1 Ground 1 Ground
XLR Male Socket XLR Pin Conguration
3 Hot
2 Cold 2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
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.
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
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 4

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5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures
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.
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)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Jellyfish Set Up Jellyfish System Menu

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Jellyfish System Menu Jellyfish System Menu
System Menu: When making adjustments you can press
ENTER to conrm your setup or you can wait 8 seconds for
automatic setup. To exit without making any adjustments
press the MENU button.
ADDR - DMX Address Setting.
1. Tap the either the MENU, UP, or DOWN buttons until “ADDR”
is displayed, press ENTER.
2. “1” will now be displayed and ashing. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to nd your desired address. Press ENTER to
set your desired DMX address.
CHND - 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 “CHND” is displayed, press
ENTER. Either “3CH” or “28CH ” will be displayed.
2. Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired DMX chan-
nel mode is displayed, press ENTER to conm. See page 7 for
DMX Channel modes and traits.
SLND - This will let you set unit as a slave in a master/
slave conguration.
1. Tap the MENU button until “SLND” is displayed, press
ENTER. Either “MAST”, “SL 1”, “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 conm.
Note: Each slave mode is a different light show.
NOTE: In a Master/Slave conguration you can set one xture
to Master and then set the next xture to “SL 2”, the xtures 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 a number
between 1-11. Programs 1-11 are factory programs, while “Sh
0” is random mode. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your
desired show and press ENTER to conrm.
SOUN - Sound Active mode.
1. Tap the MENU button until “SOUN” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select “ON” to activate sound active mode, or
“OFF” to deactivate sound active mode.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
BLND - Blackout or Stand by mode.
1. Tap the either the MENU button until “BLND” 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 conm and exit. The xture will now
be in Blackout mode. To deactivate Blackout mode, select No
and press Enter.
LED - 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 “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select “ON” to keep the LED display on at