Operating Modes:
You can use the Flash Panel 16 in four ways:
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs.
• Auto Mode - The unit will automatically chase through the different
colors.
• Program Select - Choose 1 of 22 programs.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
as the Elation
®
Show Designer™.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the Flash Panel 16 will react to sound, and chase
through the different colors.
1. Plug the fixture in and put dipswitch 9 in the “ON” position.
2. The fixture will now change via sound.
Auto Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and put and put all dipswitches in the OFF
position.
2. Adjust the speed by putting dipswitches 6, 7, & 8 in the ON posi-
tion. Example put dipswitch 6 in the ON position and the Auto
Mode will run a little faster then normal.
Program Select:
1. Select 1 of 22 programs. Some programs are static colors others
are moving programs. See page 11 for the programs and dip-
switch settings.
2. The speed of the moving programs can be adjusted using
dipswitches 6-8.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to cre-
ate their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This
function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the
Elation
®
Show Designer™ or the Elation
®
DMX Operator.™
Flash Panel 16 Operating Instructions
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American DJ Supply
®
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American DJ Supply
®
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5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard
5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used,
these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chart
below details a proper cable conversion.
Conductor
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Not Used
Not Used
Data True (+ signal)
Data Compliment (- signal)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable are
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 4
Figure 3
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
Flash Panel 16 DMX Set Up
