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Flash Panel 16 Introduction

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Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Flash Panel 16 by Ameri-

can DJ®. Every Flash Panel 16 has been thoroughly tested and has

been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the ship-

ping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the

carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your xture for any

damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit has

arrived intact. In the case damage has been found or parts are miss-

ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further

instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without rst contact-

ing customer support.

Introduction: The Flash Panel 16 is part of American DJ’s continu-

ing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent LED fixtures.

The Flash Panel 16 is a DMX intelligent LED Panel. This LED panel can

be controlled via DMX or via the optional CF card controller (Model:

FP CFC). Dynamic effects can be played on it, which makes it a great

system for DJ’s and night clubs. This unit can be used as a stand alone

or linked together.

Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer sup-

port line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you

encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may

also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or

suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: (800) 322-6337

Fax: (323) 582-2941

E-mail: support@americandj.com

To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not

attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures war-

ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact

American DJ®.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

FLASH PANEL 16

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Flash Panel 16 Introduction Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Flash Panel 16 by Ameri- FLASH PANEL 16 can DJ®. Every Flash Panel 16 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fixture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact.
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Flash Panel 16 General Instructions To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.
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Flash Panel 16 DMX Set Up Power Supply: The American DJ® Flash Panel 16 contains a electronic ballast, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With the electronic ballast you do not need to worry about wall voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere. DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers.
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Flash Panel 16 DMX Set Up XLR Female Socket XLR Male Socket 1 Ground 2 Cold 2 Cold REMOTE CONTROL INPUT SOUND INPUT OUTPUT 1 Ground Pin 1 = Ground REMOTE CONTROL INPUT SOUND 3 Hot XLR Pin Configuration INPUT OUTPUT Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative) 3 Hot Pin 3 = Data True (positive) Figure 3 Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are POWER POWER used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior.
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Flash Panel 16 Operating Instructions 2. The Flash Panel 16 uses 48 DMX channels to operate, see the next page for the DMX traits. 3. To run your fixture in DMX mode, set your desired DMX address using the dipswitches. You must also have dipswitch 10 in the ON position. 4. Plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller. following the set-up specifications that come with your DMX controller.
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Flash Panel 16 Programs & Dipswitch Settings Dip1 Dip2 Dip3 Dip4 Dip5 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Program Red Green Yellow Blue Purple Cyan White Half Red & Half Green Half Red & Half Blue (1) Half Green & Half Purple (1) Half Red & Half Blue (2) Half White & Half Off Half Red & Half Off Half Red & Half Blue (3)
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Flash Panel 16 Warranty Flash Panel 16 Notes MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY A. American DJ, Inc. hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American DJ and American Audio products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase (see specific warranty period on reverse). This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories.
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Flash Panel 16 Specifications Model: Flash Panel 16 SPECIFICATIONS: LEDs: Working Position: Voltage: Power Draw: Weight: Dimensions: Colors: DMX Channels: Warranty: 16 x 0.164W 3-in-1 LEDs Any safe working position 90~240V, 60/50Hz 6W Max. 3lbs./ 1.4Kgs. 9.8” (L) x 9.8” (W) x 1.