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Operation

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While the power is on press and hold down Pattern Buttons 3, 6, 10, 

and 15. 

Step 2:

 Wait approximately 30 seconds and turn the power back on. This 

will delete all the chase patterns your programmed.

Locking the Controller:

Program Lock: 

This function allows you to lock the controller’s program 

function, preventing someone from changing or erasing valuable pro-

grams. To lock the controller program settings:

Step 1:

Press and hold down the Step and Blackout Buttons simultaneously. You 

will notice the lock icon flashing on the left side of the LCD display, this 

indicates the lock function may be set.

Step 2:

While holding down the Step and Blackout Buttons, use the Program 

Button to toggle between “ON” and “OFF” in the LCD display. Make your 

selection and release the Program Button.

Step 3: 

After you have made your changes release the Step and Blackout 

Buttons to return to normal operation.  

Manual Lock: 

This function allows you to lock the controller memory, 

prevent someone from changing or erasing valuable programs. To lock 

the controller:

Step 1:

Press and hold down the Step and Blackout Buttons simultaneously. You 

will notice the lock icon flashing on the left side of the LCD display, this 

indicates the lock function may be set.

Step 2:

While holding down the Step and Blackout Buttons, use the Program 

Button to toggle between “ON” and “OFF” in the LCD display. Make your 

selection and release the Program Button.

Step 3: 

After you have made your changes release the Step and Blackout 

Buttons to return to normal operation.

Operation Cont.

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LCD Display Value Shift:

This function changes the LCD values from percentage to DMX value. 

0~100 will equal percentage and 000~255 will equal DMX value. To 

change the way the LCD displays the value:

Step 1:

Shut down the main power and press and hold down built-in pattern 

buttons 5, 6, 7, and 8. 

Step 2: 

While holding down the pattern button, turn the main power back on. 

This will enter the set-up mode.

Step 3:

You will notice that Pattern Button LEDs 1, 2, 3, and 4 have turn on. 

Press Button 3 for percentage or 4 for DMX values.

Step 4:

When you have made your selection press the Blackout Button twice to 

lock this setting in to memory and return to normal operation.

Remote Control:

On the rear of the unit there is a connection for a remote control, this 

remote is a wired foot switch. This remote has been designed with a 

band in mind. The remote allows you hand-off control over two of the key 

function of the controller Full On and Stand -By (Blackout).

Full On:

 This function will bring all the slider channels to full output.

Stand-By:

 This function will shut down all slider channel output. During 

stand-by mode the chase patterns will continue to run in the back 

ground.  Full-on function will override the controller when it is in stand-by 

mode.

Initializing to Default Settings:

This function will erase all your preset programs and scenes. The built-in 

chase patterns will not be effected. 

Caution! 

This function is irreversible 

and the chase patterns can not be recovered once the memory is 

erased. 

To erase the controller memory:

Step 1

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Summary of Contents for Stage Desk 16

Page 1: ...nit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you there is no assembly required Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free customer support line to provide set up help and to answe...

Page 2: ...ctions in this manual care fully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance Please keep this man...

Page 3: ...s not intended for home use Carefully inspect this unit for damage that may have incurred during shipping If the unit appears to be damaged DO NOT attempt any operation please contact you American DJ...

Page 4: ...ADD 3 is used in conjunc tion with built in pattern buttons 1 8 ADD function activity will be indi cated by a red LED located directly above each add button 9 LCD Display This high quality 3 digit LC...

Page 5: ...to clear any current operating mode Holding this button down for over a second will bypass the fade function This will also activate the lock function when combined with the STEP BUTTON 20 Audio Level...

Page 6: ...rol the units main power 34 DC Power Input Plug in your DC 12v 500mA power supply to this jack to power your unit Controls Functions Cont American DJ Supply www americandj com Stage Desk 16 Instructio...

Page 7: ...Step 5 Step 4 Operation Cont American DJ Supply www americandj com Stage Desk 16 Instruction Manual Page 13 Step 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have programmed all your desired step for your new pro...

Page 8: ...adjustments to the speed slider will affect the chase pattern in real time Step 1 Press the Audio Button to activate the Audio Mode Step 2 Press the Chase Pattern Button that stores the chase pat ter...

Page 9: ...ion allow you to turn on more than one chase pattern on the same bank Without this function you may turn on more than one chase pattern as long as they are in different banks In order to run more than...

Page 10: ...n Off DARK FULL ON Enables Manual Mode Activates Glide Function Turns Audio on Function On Off Advances a Scene in Manual Mode BLACKOUT Operation Cont American DJ Supply www americandj com Stage Desk...

Page 11: ...ave made your changes release the Step and Blackout Buttons to return to normal operation Operation Cont American DJ Supply www americandj com Stage Desk 16 Instruction Manual Page 21 LCD Display Valu...

Page 12: ...authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ 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 warrant...

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