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Active Wave 250™
Optimizing Lamp Alignment: This procedure centers the lamp in
the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a
bright crisp output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the
lamp output and reduce intensity.
1. Be sure main power is disconnected and allow the unit to cool. If
the you have just installed a new unit you can obviously skip this
step.
2. Make a preliminary adjustment: Turn the three lamp adjustment
thumb screws completely in (clockwise). Then back them each
out (counter-clockwise) about three complete turns.
3. Turn the unit on and allow it to reset.
4. Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit,
strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface.
6. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3
adjustment screws (A,B, and C). Turn one screw at a time to drag
the hot-spot diagonally across the projected image. If you
cannot detect a hot-spot, adjust the lamp until the light is even.
7. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws
clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light is evenly distributed.
8. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if
light output is low, the lamp is too far back in the reflector. "Push"
the lamp out by turning the screws.
Active Wave 250™
Fuse Replacement: Locate and remove the unit's power cord. Once
the cord has been removed located the fuse holder inside the power
socket. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the power socket and gently
pry out the fuse holder. Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new
one. The fuse holder has a built-in socket for a spare fuse be sure not
to confuse the spare fuse with active fuse.
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Lamp Optimization
Fuse Replacement
Active Wave 250™
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the internal and exter-
nal optical lenses and mirror should be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environ-
ment in which the fixture operates (I.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.
3. 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.
Active Wave 250™
Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter,
with solutions.
No light output from the unit;
1. Be sure the unit is plugged into a standard 120v wall outlet.
2. Be sure the fuse has not blown. The fuse is located at the front
of the unit, inside the power cord socket.
3. Remove the lamp socket assembly and be sure the lamp is
seated in its socket properly. Occasionally lamps become loose
during shipping be sure the lamp is push in to its socket all the
way.
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.
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Fixture Cleaning
Trouble Shooting
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