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Power Supply:
Before plugging your units in, be sure the source
voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American
DJ
®
Color Flash 4™ units. The American DJ
®
Color Flash 4
™
system is
available in a 120v and 220v version. Due to variations in line voltage
from venue to venue, be sure to plug your units into a wall outlet with
a matching power supply before attempting to operate.
Data Cable Requirements:
Your units require a standard 3-pin
XLR microphone cables for data input and data output (Figure 1).
The system includes three cables. If you require cables of different or
extended lengths, you may uses any standard
microphone cable or construct your own. If you
are constructing your own cables, be sure to
use standard two conductor shielded cable (this
cable may be purchased at almost all pro 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 can not be split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow fi gure three when making your own cables.
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the
cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conduc-
tor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Figure 1
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 3
Color Flash 4™
Set Up
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Confi guration
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Shield
1. Optional Remote Control Input -
Do not attempt to connect
an audio signal to this jack, this will damage the unit!
This
jack is for
use with the MINI/C controller only.
Connecting an
audio signal this jack, this will damage the PC board and void your
manufactures warranty!
2. Microphone -
This microphone receives external low frequencies
to trigger the unit. Tapping on the unit and high pitched sounds
may not trigger the unit.
3. Audio Sensitivity Adjustment -
This knob is used to control the
audio sensitivity of the built-in MICROPHONE (2). To increase the
sensitivity turn the knob in clockwise direction. An increased sen-
sitivity will give the impression the programs are running faster.
4. XLR Slave Outputs -
These signal outlet are used to send a con-
trol signal to any slave unit directly connect to any of these jacks.
Use the included XLR cables to link units together.
5. Reset Breaker -
This unit uses a three amp breaker to prevent
fi re or accidental electrical shock in the event of an electrical
short. If the breaker pops, push the breaker in to reset the unit.
6. Power Cord -
Connect only to a matching power outlet. Never
use this fi xture if the ground prong has been removed or broken
off.
7. Thumb Screw -
This thumb screw is used to hold the cover in
place. Remove the three thumb screws to access the lamp sockets.
Color Flash 4™
Controls and Functions
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5
4
3
2
1
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