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  Flat Par QA5X                                 Operating Instructions

  Flat Par QA5X                                 Operating Instructions

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LED Display On/Off:

To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE but-

ton until “dxx” is displayed. 

“XX” represents either “on” or “oFF”.

 Press 

the UP or DONW buttons so that “doff” is displayed. Now the display will 

disappear after 10s. Press any button to turn the display on again. Be 

advised though that the display will turn off automatically after 10 sec-

onds. 

“don” = LED display on at all times.

“doFF” = LED display shuts off after 10 seconds.

LED Display Inversion:

Follow these instructions to flip the display 180° so that the display can 

be read upside down. 

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “dXX” is dis-  

   played. “XX” represents either “on” or “oFF”.

2. Press the SET UP button until “Stnd” is displayed.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to “flip” the display 180°.

Operating Modes:

The Flat Par QA5X has five operating modes:

•  Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound.

•  Static Color Mode - Choose 1 of 15 colors to remain static.

•  Auto Mode - There are 3 different Auto Modes to choose from. 

•  RGB Mode - 

Choose one of the three colors to remain static or    

  adjust the intensity of each color to make your own color.

 

•  DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each

  individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as

  as the American DJ® Show Designer™.

Sound Active Mode:

In this mode the Flat Par QA5X will react to sound. There are 16 sound 

active programs to choose from. The sound sensitivity can also be 

adjusted.

1.   Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SOXX” is dis- 

    played. “XX” represents the sound active mode (1-16) currently dis- 

    played. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the 16 sound  

    active programs.

2.   When you have found your desired sound active program press the  

    SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity. When you press SET  

    UP, “SJ-X” should be displayed. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to  

    adjust the sensitivity. “SJ-1” is the least sensitive, “SJ-8” is the    

    most sensitive.

Static Color Mode:

1.   Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “CLXX” is dis-

   played. 

2.   There are 15 colors to choose from. Use the UP and DOWN buttons  

    to scroll through the 15 colors. After you have found your desired  

    color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET UP button to  

    enter the Flash (strobe) mode.

3.   “FS.XX” will be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can be 

    adjusted between “FS.00” (flash off) to “FS.15” (fastest flash).

Auto Mode: 

There are 3 different Auto Modes to choose from; Color 

Fade, Color Change, and both modes running together. The running 

speed is adjustable in all 3 modes.

1.   Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until either “AFXX”,  

    “AJXX”, or “A-JF” is displayed. Press the SET UP button to scroll  

    through the 3 different modes.

•    AFXX = Color Fade mode, there are 16 Color Fade modes to choose  

    from. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the different  

    Auto Fade modes. 

•    AJXX = Color Change mode, there are 16 Color Change modes to  

    choose from. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the 

    different Auto Change modes.

•    A-JF = Both Color Fade and Color Change modes running.

2.   After you have chosen your desired Auto Mode press the SET UP  

    button until “SP.XX” is displayed. When this is displayed you can 

    adjust the running speed of your Auto Mode. Use the UP or DOWN

    button to adjust the speed between “SP.01” (slowest) and “SP.16”  

    (fastest). Once you have set your desired running speed, press the  

    SET UP button to return to your desired Auto Mode.

RGBA Dimmer Mode:

1.   Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until: 

2.   When “r.XXX” is displayed you are in Red dimming mode. Press the  

    UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity. After you have finished  

    adjusting the intensity, or you would like to skip to the next color,  

    press the SET UP button.

3.   When “G.XXX” is displayed you are in Green dimming mode. Press  

    the  UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

Summary of Contents for DJ Flat Par QA5X

Page 1: ...A5X is a DMX intelligent high powered LED par fixture This fixture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master Slave configuration This wash has five operating modes Sound Active mode Auto mode RGBA mode Static Color mode and DMX control mode Customer Support American DJ provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encoun ter problems...

Page 2: ...rticular attention to the point they exit from the unit Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 21 for cleaning details Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu ding amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A Th...

Page 3: ...r Manual Page 5 Flat Par QA5X Set Up American DJ www Americandj com Flat Par QA5X User Manual Page 6 Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures 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 c...

Page 4: ...ed sound active program press the SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity When you press SET UP SJ X should be displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity SJ 1 is the least sensitive SJ 8 is the most sensitive Static Color Mode 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until CLXX is dis played 2 There are 15 colors to choose from Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll...

Page 5: ... To run the 2 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 02 is displayed This is the 2 Channel DMX Mode To run the 3 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 03 is displayed This is the 3 Channel DMX Mode To run the 4 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 04 is displayed This is the 4 Channel DMX Mode To run the 5 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 05 is displayed This is the 5 ...

Page 6: ...es this indicates that you are in Color Change mode Press SPEED button and use the but tons to adjust the color change speed FLASH This button will activate the strobe effect You can control the flash rate by pressing the and buttons Press this button again to exit strobe mode SPEED Press this button to activate and use the buttons to adjust the speed of color fade and color change mode color fade...

Page 7: ...er your fixture has different DMX channel modes please select your desired mode by press ing the DMX Mode button then using the or buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel Modes Set the mode before you address the fixture See the bottom of this page for the DMX modes 2 After you have selected your mode set the DMX address for the fixture by pressing the S button When the S button is pressed the L...

Page 8: ...X Values Functions Channel Value Function 1 1 255 COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors 2 1 255 DIMMER 0 100 Flat Par QA5X 3 Channel DMX Values Functions Channel Value Function 1 1 255 COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors 2 1 255 DIMMER 0 100 3 STROBING 0 15 OFF 16 255 STROBING SLOW FAST Flat Par QA5X 1 Channel DMX Values Functions Channel Value Function 1 COLOR MACROS 0 15 OFF ...

Page 9: ... mode for colors Flat Par QA5X 7 Channel DMX Values Functions Channels 1 2 3 4 will not work when Channel 7 is being used Channel Value Function 1 RED 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE 1 255 0 100 4 AMBER 1 255 0 100 5 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 6 STROBING PROGRAM SPEED SOUND SENSITIVITY 0 15 STROBING OFF 16 255 STROBING SLOW FAST 0 255 PROGRAM SPEED SLOW FAST 0 31 SOUND SENSITIVITY OFF 32 255...

Page 10: ...E MODE 9 144 159 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 10 160 175 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 11 176 191 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 12 192 207 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 13 208 223 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 14 224 239 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 15 240 255 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 16 Flat Par QA5X 8 Channel DMX Values Functions American DJ www Americandj com Flat Par QA5X User Manual Page 20 Channel Value Function 8 COLOR CHANGE MODE CONT 64 79 COLOR CHANGE 5 80 95 COL...

Page 11: ...onal in three different mounting positions hanging upside down from a ceiling hanging sideways on trussing or set on a flat level surface The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp not provided affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating Always ensure that the structure to whic...

Page 12: ...oduct if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ Inc factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ Inc if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the peri...

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