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28. MIDI In -

This connector is to receive incoming MIDI data.
29. DMX Out -

This connector is used to send the DMX output data to a DMX dimmer 

pack.
30. Music Input -

This connector is used to receive an external music source. This source 

can  then  be  used  to  trigger  the  chase  patterns. Without  an  incoming 

music source connect to this unit, the unit will automatically use the inter-

nal microphone to receive.
31. Remote Control -

This  connector  allows  you  to  connect  a  remote  foot  control  switch. 

This  foot  switch  give  you  control  over  two  key  functions,  Full  On  and 

Stand-By.                

 

 Full On will bring the out of all slider channels to full intensity.

 

 Stand By will discontinue output to all 16 slider channels. This funtion 

 

 can be overrided by the Full On function.

32. Fog Machine Remote -

This  connector  allows  you  to  connect  an  American  DJ  fog  machine  to 

your controller, allow you quick and easy access to fog machine basic 

operations. Compatible Fog machines are; Vaporizer,™ Stallion,™ Master 

Blaster 700,™ and the Master Blaster 1000.™
33. Power Switch -

This switch control 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

® 

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American DJ Supply

® 

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Operation

Programming

Quick Start: 

Note this quick start setup will only give you full 

fader output, however the master output level may still be adjusted.

Step 1:

Press the Program Button until it’s red indicator LED lights 

up. 

Please note: If the program LED indicator does not light 

up, the controller is in Lock Mode. To unlock the controller 

please see “Lock Function” in this manual, page 22.

Step 2:

Select a pattern bank (Program Buttons 1-16) you wish to 

store  your  program  to. Press  the  Pattern    Button  and  its 

LED will begin flashing slowly indicating program ode has 

been activated.

Step 3:

Select the fader channels to be included in your new pro-

gram by tapping on the channels Flash Button. If you want 

several channels included in a step, you must press all the 

channels at the same time. 

Step 4:

When you release the Flash Buttons all the channel LED’s 

will flash briefly indicating that step has been programmed 

into memory.

Step 1

Step 3

Step 2

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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