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User Instructions SP4LED Introduction © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 2 12/1 1 Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the SP 4 LED by American DJ ® . Every SP 4LED has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred duri[...]
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SP4LED Safety Precautions © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 4 © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 3 • Five Operating Modes • Built in Microphone • DMX-512 protocol • 3-Pin DMX Connection • Up to 128 SP4LEDs may be Daisy-Chained together via DMX • 3 DMX Channel Modes: 3 Channe[...]
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P ower Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sur e the source voltage in your area matches the r equired voltage for your American DJ ® SP4LED. The American DJ ® SP4LED voltage is user selectable. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet voltage befor e attempt - ing to ope[...]
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© American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 8 SP4LED Operating Instructions SP4LED Operating Instructions © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 7 LED Display On/Of f: T o set the LED display to turn off after 20 seconds, pr ess the MODE and DOWN buttons simultaneously . Now the display will disappea[...]
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© American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 10 © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 9 SP4LED Operating Instructions speed, 99 the fastest speed. DMX Mode: Operating through a DMX controller give s the user the freedom to cre - ate their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This func[...]
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© American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 11 © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 12 SP4LED 1 Channel - DMX V alues & Functions Channel V alue Function 1 MASTER DIMMER 0 - 255 0% - 100% 2 PROGRAMS 0 - 9 DIMMING 10 - 29 PROGRAM 1 30 - 49 PROGRAM 2 50 - 69 PROGRAM 3 70 - 89 PROGRAM 4 90 - 109 P[...]
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© American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 13 © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 14 Channel V alue Function 1 MASTER DIMMER 0 - 255 0% - 100% 2 PROGRAMS 0 - 9 DIMMING 10 - 29 PROGRAM 1 30 - 49 PROGRAM 2 50 - 69 PROGRAM 3 70 - 89 PROGRAM 4 90 - 109 PROGRAM 5 110 - 129 PROGRAM 6 130 - 149 PROGRAM [...]
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© American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 15 SP4LED T rouble Shooting Listed below are a few common pr oblems the user may encounter , with solutions. No power output f r om the unit; 1. Be sure the external fu se has not blown. The fuse is loc ated on the rea r panel of the unit. 2 . Be sure the fuse holde r is completely a[...]
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SP4LED Notes © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 17 SP4LED Notes © American DJ ® - www .Americandj.com - SP4LED User Manual Page 18[...]
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SP4LED Specifications Model: SP4LED SPECIFICA TIONS: W orking Position: Any safe working position V oltage: 120V/60Hz or 240V/50Hz Fuse: 5A per Channel, T otal 10A Max W eight: 4.5lbs./ 2.1Kgs. Dimensions: 10.5” (L) x 7.75” (W) x 3” (H) 262 x 192 x 74mm DMX Channels: 3 DMX Modes: 3 Channel Mode, 5 Channel Mode, & 7 Channel Mode W arranty:[...]