American DJ
®
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Flash DMXC™
Operation
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the
source voltage in your area matches the required voltage for
your American DJ® Flash DMXC™. The American DJ® Flash
DMXC™ is only available in 120v. Because line voltage may
vary from venue to venue, be sure to plug your fixture into a
wall outlet with a matching power supply before attempting to
operate.
Operating Modes and Set Up:
Flash DMXC™ Control:
This will allow a universal DMX-
512 controller such as the Elation
®
DMX Operator™ or Show
Designer™ to control the Flash Tubes. To control the Flash
Tubes in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures included
with your DMX controller.
1. The Flash Tubes™ connect to the Flash DMXC™ by the
Flash-TBC that is attached to the end of each Flash Tube™.
2. Connect your first Flash Tube™ in your chain to the Flash-
TBC Input connection on the Flash DMXC™.
3. Continue to daisy chain the Flash Tubes™ in your chain.
The last Flash Tube must have a Terminator at the end to
function properly.
Note: You should ONLY link up to 20 Flash Tubes™ to one
Flash DMXC. If more Flash Tubes are being used you can
continue to link them by linking another Flash DMXC to
the original Flash DMXC using the XLR connection, but
you should use more then one power source. For DMX
Addressing of more then one Flash DMXC, see page 7.
4. Connect your DMX controller to the Flash DMXC™ XLR Input
Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this
manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These
instructions contain important safety information regarding the
use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual with
the unit, for future reference.
Flash DMXC™
General Instructions
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®
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Flash DMXC™
Operation cont.
connection.
5. Set your desired DMX address using the dipswitches on the
side of the Flash DMXC™.
6. After you set up your complete system, plug in the power
cord of the Flash DMXC™.
7. The Flash Tubes with the Flash DMXC uses four DMX chan-
nels. See page 7 for detailed description of the DMX traits.
Fixture Cleaning:
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the fixture should
be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the
outside casing every 20 days.
2. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging
the unit back in.
3. Frequent cleaning will ensure fixture reliability.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the
fixture operates (I.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). In heavy
use we recommend cleaning on a monthly basis. Periodic
cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp beam output.
Flash DMXC™
Cleaning
