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American DJ

®

STAGE DESK-16

16CH Dimmer Console

American DJ 

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.americandj.com

User Instructions

Fade

Time

Audio

Master

Speed

FL

A

S

H

P

A

TT

E

R

N

S

Program Lock

MIDI Signal

Manual Lock

Glide

Program

Go

Glide

Audio

16CH Dimmer Console

Tap Sync

Dark

Full on

Black out

American DJ

®

Lock Option

Built-in Patterns

Step

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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9

10

11

12

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14

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16

ADD3

ADD2

ADD1

1

2

3

4

5

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16

1

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16

KILL

1-Ground
2-Data-
3-Data+

AUDIO

LINE INPUT

100mV~1Vp-p

THRU   OUT      IN

MIDI

FOG

MACHINE

PUSH

POWER

ON   OFF

DC 12V~20V

500mA min.

+

-

DC INPUT

DMX Polarity Select

DMX OUT

1

2

3

1-Ground
2-Data-
3-Data+

Introduction:

 

Thank  you  for  purchasing  the  American  DJ 

Stage  Desk  16.

  To  optimize  the  performance  of  this  product, 

please  read  these  operating  instructions  carefully  to  familiarize 

yourself with the basic operations of this unit. The American DJ

®

 

Stage Desk 16

 is a unique DMX,16 channel, dimmer board.  This 

unit also comes with a memory back up battery to save and retain 

your  data. This  unit  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 answer any question should you encounter prob-

lems during your set up or initial operation.  You may also visit us 

on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or sugges-

tions.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Pacific Time.

 

Voice:  

(800) 322-6337

 

Fax:    

(323) 582-2610

 

E-mail:  

[email protected]

Warning! 

To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, 

do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.  Clearing memory often 

may cause damage to the memory chip, be careful not to re initial-

ize your unit frequency often to avoid this risk. Only use the recom-

mended AC/DC power adaptor.

Caution! 

There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. 

Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manu-
factures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service 
please contact your nearest American DJ dealer.

Conformity: 

This product complies to EN 50081-1/EN 55022 

pr EN 55103-1 (EMC emission) and EN 50082-1/EN 61000-4-2 pr 
EN 55103-2 (EMC immunity).

 

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American DJ Supply

® 

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Summary of Contents for STAGE DESK-16

Page 1: ...ng instru yourself with the basic operations o Stage Desk 16 is a unique DMX 16 unit also comes with a memory back your data This unit has been teste shipped to you there is no assembly Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free cus set up help and to answer any questi lems during your set up or initial op on the web at www americandj com tions Service Hours are Monday through F Pacific Tim...

Page 2: ...intenance Please keep t future reference American DJ Supply www americandj com Sta Features 16 Channel DMX dimming console Easy Programmability 16 Built In Programs 16 User Programs Midi In Out and Thru US ITT DMX 512 protocol with 3 pin XLR Audio Fade and Speed Controls 16 channel fade and flash button controls Master fader control Digital LCD display screen Sound active via built in microphone o...

Page 3: ...mage that may have incurred during shipping If the unit appears to be damaged DO NOT attempt any operation please contact you American DJ Dealer This unit should be operated by adults only never allow small children tamper or play with this unit Never operate this unit under the following conditions In places subject to excessive humidity In places subject to excessive vibration or bumps In area w...

Page 4: ...gram program buttons 8 Add Button These three add buttons are used to acti the pattern buttons located in the same is used in conjunction with pattern butto conjunction with pattern buttons 9 16 bu tion with built in pattern buttons 1 8 A cated by a red LED located directly abov 9 LCD Display This high quality 3 digit LCD display is fortable angles This display will indicate activity i e values fo...

Page 5: ...o full output This function will only work as long as the button is held down This function will function under any operating mode 19 Blackout Button This button functions as a blackout and is also used 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 Le...

Page 6: ... 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 www americandj com Stage Desk 16 Instruction Manual Page 11 American DJ Supply www americandj com Sta Programming Qu...

Page 7: ...rammed all your desired step for your new program You may program up to 100 steps per a program pattern chase Step 6 When you have completed your programming press the Blackout Button to exit program mode Step 6 Slider Programming Note this function allows you to program static scenes or chase patterns with varying light level intensities These programs may be stored into any of the 16 user Patter...

Page 8: ...utton that sto tern you wish to activate The chase pa will com on indicating that chase has be American DJ Supply www americandj com Sta Running Chase Patterns and S Operation Cont American DJ Supply www americandj com Stage Desk 16 Instruction Manual Page 15 Programming with Audio Effect The audio effect function allows you to program specified channels to an internal audio bank Only one scene ca...

Page 9: ...sen sitivity The music sensitivity will automatically control either the internal microphone or an audio input signal connect to the rear of the controller Running a Chase Pattern with the Tap Sync This mode will allow to run your patterns to your deter mined speed rate In this mode you manually enter a speed rate by tapping on the Tap Sync Button You can use this function to create a constant rat...

Page 10: ... chase pattern bank that stores the chase pattern you wish to activate Step 2 Once you have pressed the ADD Button that correspond with chase pat tern you wish to activate you will notice the ADD Button s red LED will begin to glow indicating you may now make a chase pattern selection At this point make your selection Step 3 To discontinue an individual chase be sure the ADD Button is activate and...

Page 11: ...entage 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 v...

Page 12: ...product if the product has been repaired or se DJ factory unless prior written authorization was is product is damaged because not properly maintaine D This is not a service contract and this warranty periodic check up During the period specified above at its expense and will absorb all expenses for war defects in material or workmanship The sole resp ranty shall be limited to the repair of the pr...

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