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Operating Modes:

 

This unit may be operated in 3 different modes:

• 
Stand-Alone Mode (Usually for single unit operation) - 

The unit 

   

will react to sound, chasing through the several built in programs. 

   

You

 can

 also

 use

 the

 optional

 FlightMoon/C

 remote

 control

 to
 

   
blackout, change color

, and change operation of the unit.

• 

Master/Slave

 Mode

 -

 Allows

 you

 to
 daisy

 chain

 up

 to
 4
 fixtures

 

   

together

 for

 a
 synchronized

 light

 show.

 The

 fixtures

 will

 react

 to
 

   

sound chasing through several built in programs. 

You can also use 

   
the optional FlightMoon/C remote control.

• 
DMX Control Mode -

 This function will allow you to control each 

   

fixtures

 DMX

 traits

 with

 a
 standard

 DMX

 512

 controller

 such

 as

 

   
the American DJ

®

 Show Designer™ or DMX Operator

.

NOTE:

 

Stand-Alone

 and

 Master/Slave

 operation

 require

 a
 sound

 

source to operate properly. The units will blackout to conserve lamp 

life when inactive for more than 60 seconds. 


single sound source 

will reactivate the units.

Universal DMX Control: 

This function allows you to use a universal 

DMX 512 controller as the 

American DJ

®

 DMX Operator™ or Show 

Designer

.™
 to control the internal dish movement and change color

The use of a DMX controller will allow

 you to customize the use of 

fixtures allowing you to control the rotation of the internal dish as well 

as colors. Operating through a DMX controller allows the freedom to 

create unique programs tailored to one’

s individual needs.

1.
 

The Flight Moon™ uses two DMX channels. Channel 1 controls 

   

  

the color and strobe function, channel 2 controls the internal mirror 

     

movement. See page 15 for detailed description of the DMX traits.

2.
 

T

o

 control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures 

   

  

on
 pages

 10-12

 as

 well

 as

 the

 set-up

 specifications

 that

 are

 

     

included with your DMX controller

3.
 

Use the controller

’s

 faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.

4.
 

This will allow you to create your own programs.

5.
 

When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation 

     

follow the dip switch settings on page 15. 

6.
 

For help operating in DMX operation consult the manual included 

     

with your DMX controller

.

7.
 

For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on 

     

the last fixture.

 Flight Moon™ 

 

 

 

 

    Operation

©

American DJ

®

  -  www

.americandj.com  - Flight Moon™ Instruction Manual Page 8

©

American DJ

®

  -  www

.americandj.com  - Flight Moon™ Instruction Manual Page 7

 Flight Moon™ 

 

 

 

 

    Operation

Stand-Alone Operation 

(Sound 

Active):

 

This function allows a 

single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this function when 

running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.

1. 

To activate the Sound-Active mode be sure the number 10 dip-

 

switch is set to the on position. Refer to 

“Master Unit” on the Master

-

 

Slave DIP SWITCH chart on page 15).

2. 
  The unit will now react to the low frequencies of music via the inter-

 

nal microphone.

3. Adjust 

the 

Audio Sensitivity Knob (10)

 located on the of the unit to 

 

make the unit more or less sensitive to sound. 

T

u

rning the sensitiv

 

ity knob in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity

 

turning the knob in the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the 

 

fi 

xture’

s sensitivity to sound.

4.
 The 

optional

 FlightMoon/C Controller 

may be used with this func-

     

tion for blackout.

Master-Slave Operation (Sound 

Active): 

This function will allow 

you to link up to 4 units together and operate without a controller. 

The 

units will be sound activated. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act 

as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units 

programs. 

Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.

1. 
 Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units 

 

together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remember 

 

the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector 

 

is the output. 

The fi

 rst unit in the chain (master) will use the female 

 

XLR connector only - 

The last unit in the chain will use the male 

 

XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator 

 

at the last fixture.

2.
 

Follow the chart on page 15 for proper unit dip switch settings.

3.
 The 

optional 

FlightMoon/C Mini-Controller 

may be used with this 

     

function for blackout.

4. 
 After all the units settings have been set and are plugged in, adjust 

 

the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make them 

 

react to sound.

Summary of Contents for Flight-Moon

Page 1: ...ated metal fl ight case with protective corners and seams makes the Flight Moon safe to transport anywhere A poll mount socket is fi tted in the bottom of the unit for tripod mounting You can connect...

Page 2: ...in an area that will allow proper ventilation Allow about 6 15cm between this device and a wall Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged This unit is intended for indoor use only use...

Page 3: ...minator on page 12 6 Flight Moon C Controller Jack This jack is for use with the optional FlightMoon C footswitch controller only Do not attempt to con nect an audio signal this jack this will damage...

Page 4: ...consult the manual included with your DMX controller 7 For longer cable runs more than a 100 feet use a terminator on the last fixture Flight Moon Operation American DJ www americandj com Flight Moon...

Page 5: ...witch 3 address equals 4 Dip Switch 4 address equals 8 Dip Switch 5 address equals 16 Dip Switch 6 address equals 32 Dip Switch 7 address equals 64 Dip Switch 8 address equals 128 Dip Switch 9 address...

Page 6: ...otherwise specified by an authorized American DJ technician Replace with anything other than the specified part can damage your unit and will void your manufactures warranty Warning If after replacing...

Page 7: ...lamp cover and be sure the lamp is seated in its socket properly Occasionally lamps become loose during shipping be sure the lamp is push in to its socket all the way 4 Be sure the fuse holder is comp...

Page 8: ...modes If you have more than one unit make sure the remote control is plugged into the first unit in the daisy chain The remote control will not have any effect if the unit s is in DMX mode 13 Output J...

Page 9: ...ions heretofore published H Lamps are not covered under this or any other warranty either written or implied Flight Moon Warranty American DJ www americandj com Flight Moon Instruction Manual Page 17...

Page 10: ...Voltage is preset at the factory Dimensions 20 H x 8 5 W x 9 25 D with yoke collapsed Colors 7 Colors plus White Weight 25 Lbs Fuse 5 A GMA 120v 3A GMA 220v Duty Cycle None DMX 2 Channels Sound Active...

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