American DJ 150 user service Projector Operation, Projector Cleaning, Projector Transparencies

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Projector 150™

Operation

Introduction: The Projector 150’s wheel will rotate slowly making a unique, vibrant effect that produces a multi-colored and multi-textured effect. For best results, shine on a light colored wall or ceiling (or any surface). Adjust focusing lens to desired effect. Use an American DJ® high quality mobile pro fog machine.

Operating Instructions: This unit has been fitted with a lamp at the factory and is ready to go. Plug the unit into a matching power out- let. Motor rotation will start when unit is plugged in. For best results, shine on a light colored wall or ceiling (or any surface). Adjust focus- ing lens to desired effect. Use an American DJ® high quality mobile pro fog machine or other special effects smoke to enhance the beams. This will make the colored beams of light more visible and enhance the overall effect.

Mounting: When used with included mounting bracket, this unit may be mounted in any safe position or set on a flat stable surface.

Caution! Be sure not to obstruct cooling vents and keep this unit in a well ventilated area. Never open the unit while in use. Avoid touching the lamps, the lamp will get extremely hot under normal usage and may cause serious injury.

Projector 150™

Cleaning

Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the internal and exter- nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light 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 fan grill.

3.Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days. Situation may very. If used heavily in clubs with lots of fog, cleaning may be required more often.

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 in.

Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). Proper cleaning may extend the life of your unit drastically

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Transparencies

The projector transparencies can be changed with custom transpar- encies created on a home computer and ink jet printer. With a little creativity anyone can create unique patterns, logos, and greetings to be projected to a wall, this is a sure way to tailor an event or evening. For best result when creating a custom transparencies, please follow the guidelines listed below;

1.Try not to use heavy or dark colors. These colors will not project very well and may project as black.

2.Any transparency may work, but for best result use 3M Universal Ink Jet Transparency Film (CG3480) or similar.

3.The transparency should have a radius of 5 1/2 inches (14mm). This will allow the transparency to fit between the two pieces of glass without slipping.

4.If a symbol or text is going to part of the transparency. The image should be no wider than 1” and the center of the image should be 1 1/2” from the center.

Text or Symbol should be no wider than 1”

Center of Text or Symbol

Area = 1.5” From Center

Viewable Text or Symbol

Area

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Optional Accessories

35mm Slide Adaptor - This adaptor allows allow the unit to project a standard 35mm slide to a wall or fl at surface. This adaptor can be used to consistently rotate the slide in one direction, or disconnect the power to connection to the slide adaptor to project the without any rotation.

Oil Wheel - This wheel may be used to project an oil wheel effect to a wall or fl at surface. With this wheel the effect is constantly changing. The wheel is fi lled with different color oils that constantly shift directions caused by the spinning of the wheel and the warming effect from the lamp.

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