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Controls & Functions

1. Channel LED’s - 

These 16 LED’s display the current intensity of each channel.
2.  Channel Sliders - 

These 16 serve two functions: 1) They function as channel dimmers. 2) 

They activate the programmed assigned to it’s respective channel.
3. Flash Buttons - 

These 16 buttons serve two functions: 1) In program mode these buttons 

are used to record it’s respective channel into a program 2) In manual 

mode these button are used to turn on a channel to full intensity.
4. Pattern LED - 

These 16 LEDs indicate channel activity for their respective channel but-

tons.
5.Pattern Buttons -

The 16 pattern buttons activate the user programmed scenes or chase 

patterns. You may program a static scene or a chase into each one of 

these 16 pattern banks.
6. Built-in Pattern LEDs -

These green LEDs indicate activity of the respective  pattern button.

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7. Built-in Pattern Buttons - 

These button activate the built in program associated with any of the eight 

program buttons.
8. Add Button -

 These three add buttons are used to activate the “ADD” function for any of 

the pattern buttons located in the same row. For example, button ADD 1” 

is used in conjunction with pattern buttons 1-8, button “ADD 2” is used in 

conjunction with pattern buttons 9-16, button “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 LCD display is viewable from a variety of com-

fortable angles. This display will indicate all the current relative controller 

activity  i.e.,  values  for  dimmer  and  chase  speed,  MIDI  receive  value, 

stand-by mode, etc..
10. Glide Button -

This button will activate the glide (fade) function for a running chase pat-

tern.  Tapping this button will activate and deactivate the Glide Function.
11. Program Button -

This button is used to activate program mode.
12. Go Button -

This button will serve three functions

  -  When used in conjunction with the fade, this button will lock the 

 

  slider fade level. 

  -  This button can also be used to lock the light intensity levels. When 

 

   you do not want the intensity levels changes in a scene or chase 

 

   pattern, pressing this button will lock your setting 

  -  When held down for more than one second this button will bypass 

 

   the Fade Time setting.

Tapping the Blackout button will exit the GO function.
13. Manual Button - 

This function will provide real time operation of the channel slider levels, 

allowing you individual control over every channel slider. This function can 

be combined with other function. A green LED above the manual button 

will indicate manual operation. To exit the Manual Function tap either the 

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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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