Figure 2
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American DJ
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American DJ
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Power Supply:
Before plugging your units in, be sure the source
voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American
DJ
®
Gobo Flash 4™ units. The American DJ
®
Gobo Flash 4
™
system is
available in a 120v and 220v version. Due to variations in line voltage
from venue to venue, be sure to plug your units into a wall outlet with
a matching power supply before attempting to operate.
Data Cable Requirements:
Your units require a standard 3-pin
XLR microphone cables for data input and data output (Figure 1).
The system includes three cables. If you require cables of different or
extended lengths, you may uses any standard
microphone cable or construct your own. If you
are constructing your own cables, be sure to
use standard two conductor shielded cable (this
cable may be purchased at almost all pro sound
and lighting stores). Your cables should be made
with a male and female XLR connector on either
end of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable
must be daisy chained and can not be split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figure three when making your own cables.
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the
cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conduc-
tor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Figure 1
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 3
Gobo Flash 4™
Set Up
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Shield
1. Microphone -
This microphone receives external low frequencies
to trigger the unit. Tapping on the unit and high pitched sounds
may not trigger the unit.
2. Cooling Fan -
The this high speed fan is designed to cool the
unit during normal operation. Never block the cooling vents. Keep
the vents clean at all times.
3. XLR Slave Outputs -
These signal outlet are used to send a con-
trol signal to any slave unit directly connect to any of these jacks.
Use the included XLR cables to link units together.
4. Remote Control Input -
Do not attempt to connect an audio
signal to this jack, this will damage the unit!
This jack is for
use with the blackout controller only.
Connecting an audio signal
this jack, this will damage the PC board and void your manufac-
tures warranty!
5. Fuse Holder -
This housing store the protective fuse. Always
replace with an exact match. For fuse replacement procedures
see page 9.
6. Power Cord -
Connect only to a matching power outlet. Never
use this fixture if the ground prong has been removed or broken
off.
Gobo Flash 4™
Controls and Functions
4
5
3
1
6
2
Master Unit
