Operating Modes:
You can use the Flash Shot DMX in three ways:
• Random Strobe - The unit will strobe randomly.
• Auto Mode - The unit will automatically strobe.
• 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™.
Random Strobe:
In this mode the Flash Shot DMX will stobe randomly.
1. Plug the fixture in and put all dipswitches in the “Off” postion.
2. Adjust the speed and light intensity by adjusting the speed and
dimming control knobs.
3. To run a master/slave configuration:
Master - All dipswitches in the “Off” position.
Slaves - All slave units should have dipswitch #1 in the “On” posi-
tion.
Auto Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and put dipswitches # 10 in the “ON” postion.
2. Adjust the speed and light intensity by adjusting the speed and
dimming control knobs.
3. To run a master/slave configuration:
Master - Dipswitch #10 in the “On” position.
Slaves - All slave units should have dipswitch #1 in the “On” posi-
tion.
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.™
2. The Flash Shot DMX uses three DMX channels to operate see
page 8 for the DMX traits.
3. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR
connections to any standard DMX controller. Set the dipswitches
Flash Shot DMX Operating Instructions
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American DJ Supply
®
- www.americandj.com - Flash Shot DMX Instruction Manual Page 8
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American DJ Supply
®
- www.americandj.com - Flash Shot DMX Instruction Manual Page 7
Flash Shot DMX DMX Values and Functions
Channel Value
Function
1 STROBE EFFECT
0 - 1 LEDS OFF
2 - 127 STROBE EFFECT
SLOW - FAST
128 - 135 LEDS ON
136 - 253 RANDOM STROBE
SLOW - FAST
254 - 255 LEDS ON
2 DIMMER
0 - 4
LEDS ON
5 - 255 DIMMING 0% - 100%
3 2 - 129 LIGHT EFFECT SPEED ADJUSTMENT
SLOW - FAST
130 - 199 NO FUNCTION
200 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE ON
Note:
Sound Active mode will only work when the strobe effect
is active.
to your desired DMX address. - Follow the set-up specifications
that come with your DMX controller.
Flash Shot DMX Operating Instructions
