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  Flat Par QA5X                                 Operating Instructions

4.   When “b.XXX” is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press the  

    UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

5.   When “A.XXX” is displayed you are in Amber dimming mode. Press  

    the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity. 

6.   After you have adjusted the RGBA colors to make your desired color  

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

    enter the Flash (strobe) mode.

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

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

DMX Mode:

Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create 

their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This function 

also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights. The Flat Par QA5X has 

8 DMX modes: 1 Channel mode, 2 Channel mode, 3 Channel mode, 4 

Channel mode, 5 Channel mode, 6 Channel mode, 7 Channel mode and 

a 8 Channel mode. See pages 15-20 for each modes’ DMX traits.

1.  This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s traits  

  with a standard DMX 512 controller.

2.  To run your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until    

  “A.XXX” is displayed. “XXX” represents the current displayed ad-

  dress. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX   

  address, then press the SETUP button to select your DMX Channel  

 mode. 

3.  Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel  

  modes. The Channel modes are listed below:

   To run the 1 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.01”  

  is displayed. This is the 1 Channel DMX Mode.

   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 Channel DMX Mode.

   To run the 6 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.06”  

  is displayed. This is the 6 Channel DMX Mode.

   To run the 7 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.07”  

  is displayed. This is the 7 Channel DMX Mode.

  Flat Par QA5X                                 Operating Instructions

  To run the 8 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.08”  

  is displayed. This is the 8 Channel DMX Mode.

4.   Please see pages 15-20 for DMX values and traits.

5.   After you have chosen your desired DMX Channel mode 

plug in  

    the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller.

Default Running Mode:

This is a default running mode. When this mode is activated all modes 

will return to their default settings. 

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 “dEFA” is displayed.

3. Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously. Press the MODE  

  button to exit. 

Infrared Receiver:

This function is used to activate and deactivate the infrared receiver. 

When this function is activated you can control the fixture using the ADJ 

LED RC 2 (Remote Control). Please see the next page for ADJ LED RC 2 

controls and functions.

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

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

2. Press the SET UP button until “IrXX” is displayed. “XX” represents   

either “on” or “oF”.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to either activate the remote func- 

   tion (On) or deactivate it (Off).

 

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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