ADJ Flash Panel 16 User Instructions

FLASH PANEL 16

Flash Panel 16 Introduction

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 ship­ping 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 miss­ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further
instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without rst contact­ing 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com

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User Instructions

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 war­ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
American DJ®.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

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Flash Panel 16 General Instructions

Flash Panel 16 Safety Precautions

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.

Flash Panel 16 Features

• Multi-Colors

• 22 Different Programs with Speed Adjustment

• 4 Operating Modes; Sound Active, Auto Run, Program Select, &
DMX Control.

• Built in Microphone

• Optional FP CFC Control (Not Included)

• Uses 48 DMX Channels

• Daisy Chain Units Together in DMX Mode

Flash Panel 16 Warranty Registration

The Flash Panel 16 carries a 1 year (365 days) limited warranty.
Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase
and warranty. You may also register your product online at www.
americandj.com. All returned service items whether under warranty or
not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization
(R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy
of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American DJ® cus­tomer support for a R.A. number.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit
rain or moisture

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.

• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt­ age for your unit.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been
frayed or broken. Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground
prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk
of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short.

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.

• Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.

• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack

• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.

• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out`
doors voids all warranties.

• During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.

• Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.

• Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
t he manufacturer. See page 11 for cleaning details.

• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (inclu­ d ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.

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Flash Panel 16 DMX Set Up

DMX512 IN

3-PIN XLR

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

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 pro-

tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures
and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from
the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that trav­els from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR ter­minals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA
“OUT” terminal).

DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of
different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single
controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX compli­ant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several
DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order
in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the
DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1
may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end,
or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address
of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1
to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

Dip-switches in DMX mode: This unit uses dipswitches to assign a
DMX address. Each dipswitch represents a binary value.

Dipswitch 1 address equals 1
Dipswitch 2 address equals 2
Dipswitch 3 address equals 4
Dipswitch 4 address equals 8
Dipswitch 5 address equals 16
Dipswitch 6 address equals 32
Dipswitch 7 address equals 64
Dipswitch 8 address equals 128
Dipswitch 9 address equals 256
Dipswitch 10 - Some units omit dipswitch 10. When a unit does include
dipswitch 10 it is used for special functions such as sound activation.

DMX CHANNEL

ON

1 98765432 10

1282 8 32

To achieve a DMX address of 21, combine dipswitches 1, 3, and 5.
Sense dipswitch 1 has a value of 1, dipswitch 3 has a value of 4, and
dipswitch 5 has a value of 16, the combination of the create a DMX
value of 21.

Set DMX address 21: Set DMX address 201:
Dipswitch # 1 = 1 Dipswitch # 1 = 1
Dipswitch # 3 = 4 Dipswitch # 4 = 8
Dipswitch # 5 = 16 Dipswitch # 7 = 64
= 21 Dipswitch # 8 = 128
= 201

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):

The Flash Panel 16 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Flash
Panel 16 is a 48 channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set on the back
panel of the Flash Panel 16. Your unit and your DMX controller require
a approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for
data input and data output (Figure 1). We rec­ommend Accu-Cable DMX cables. If you are
making your own cables, be sure to use standard
110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may be
purchased at almost all professional 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

Figure 1

be daisy chained and cannot be split.

SP

Notice: Be sure to follow gures two and 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
conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

256651641

Figure 2

Each dipswitch has a preset value. A specific DMX address is set by
combining the dipswitches that sum your desired value. For example:

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POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

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.

Flash Panel 16 DMX Set Up

Flash Panel 16 Operating Instructions

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

Figure 3

2 Cold

3 Hot

Special Note: Line Termination.

XLR Female Socket

2 Cold

XLR Pin Conguration

1 Ground

3 Hot

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

When longer runs of cable are

used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con­nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.

Figure 4

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.

Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR

connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard
5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used,
these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chart
below details a proper cable conversion.

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)

Ground/Shield

Data Compliment (- signal)

Data True (+ signal)

Not Used

Not Used

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Do Not Use

Do Not Use

Operating Modes:

You can use the Flash Panel 16 in four ways:

• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs.

• Auto Mode - The unit will automatically chase through the different
colors.

• Program Select - Choose 1 of 22 programs.

• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
as the Elation® Show Designer™.

Sound Active Mode:

In this mode the Flash Panel 16 will react to sound, and chase
through the different colors.

1. Plug the fixture in and put dipswitch 9 in the “ON” position.

2. The fixture will now change via sound.

Auto Mode:

1. Plug the fixture in and put and put all dipswitches in the OFF
position.

2. Adjust the speed by putting dipswitches 6, 7, & 8 in the ON posi­ tion. Example put dipswitch 6 in the ON position and the Auto
Mode will run a little faster then normal.

Program Select:

1. Select 1 of 22 programs. Some programs are static colors others
are moving programs. See page 11 for the programs and dip­ switch settings.

2. The speed of the moving programs can be adjusted using
dipswitches 6-8.

DMX Mode:

Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to cre­ate their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This
function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights.

1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the
Elation® Show Designer™ or the Elation® DMX Operator.™

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Flash Panel 16 Operating Instructions

Flash Panel 16 DMX Values & Functions

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.

Master-Slave Operation:

This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master­Slave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the con­trolling unit and the others will react to the controlling units built-in
programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however, only
one unit can be programmed to act as the “Master.”

Master-Slave Connections and Settings:

1. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the
unit. Use standard XLR microphone cables to link your units to­ gether. Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and
the Female XLR connector is the output. The first unit in the
chain (master) will use the female XLR connector only. The last
unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only.

2. You will also have to link the power cords to each other, as you
did with the XLR cables.

3. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode or program and
connect the “Slave” unit or units. For the slave units put
dipswitches 1 and 10 in the ON position.

Channel Value Function

1 RED 1

1 - 255 0% - 100%
2 GREEN 1
1 - 255 0% - 100%
3 BLUE 1
1 - 255 0% - 100%
4 RED 2
1 - 255 0% - 100%
5 GREEN 2
1 - 255 0% - 100%
6 BLUE 2
1 - 255 0% - 100%

43 RED 15
1 - 255 0% - 100%
44 GREEN 15
1 - 255 0% - 100%
45 BLUE 15
1 - 255 0% - 100%
46 RED 16
1 - 255 0% - 100%
47 GREEN 16
1 - 255 0% - 100%
48 BLUE 16
1 - 255 0% - 100%

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Flash Panel 16 Programs & Dipswitch Settings

Flash Panel 16 Cleaning

Dip1 Dip2 Dip3 Dip4 Dip5 Program

1 0 0 0 0 Red
0 1 0 0 0 Green
1 1 0 0 0 Yellow
0 0 1 0 0 Blue
1 0 1 0 0 Purple
0 1 1 0 0 Cyan
1 1 1 0 0 White
0 0 0 1 0 Half Red & Half Green
1 0 0 1 0 Half Red & Half Blue (1)
0 1 0 1 0 Half Green & Half Purple (1)
1 1 0 1 0 Half Red & Half Blue (2)
0 0 1 1 0 Half White & Half Off
1 0 1 1 0 Half Red & Half Off
0 1 1 1 0 Half Red & Half Blue (3)
1 1 1 1 0 Half Green & Half Purple (2)
0 0 0 0 1 Seven Color Dreaming
1 0 0 0 1 Seven Color Holistic Flow
0 1 0 0 1 Seven Color Flow Direction 1
1 1 0 0 1 Seven Color Flow Direction 2
0 0 1 0 1 Seven Color Double Flow
1 0 1 0 1 Seven Color Trailing Flow (1)
0 1 1 0 1 Seven Color Trailing Flow (2)

1=On
0=Off
Dipswitches 6-8 will control the speed of the moving programs.

Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and exter­nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light
output.

1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the
outside casing.

2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth
every 20 days.

3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging
the unit back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture
operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew).

Flash Panel 16 Trouble Shooting

Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter,
with solutions.

Unit not responding to DMX:

1. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are
wired correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other DMX devices
pin 2 may be ‘hot’). Also, check that all cables are connected
to the right connectors; it does matter which way the inputs
and outputs are connected.

Unit does not respond to sound:

1. Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit.

2. Check your dipswitch settings.

If problems are not resolved; Contact American DJ® for service.
1-800-322-6337

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Flash Panel 16 Warranty

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 specic 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. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by ac­ceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before
sending back the product. Contact American DJ, Inc. Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send
the product only to the American DJ, Inc. factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the
requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty,
American DJ, Inc. will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United
States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in it’s original package. No accessories
should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American DJ,
Inc. shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the
safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is
modied in any manner which American DJ, Inc. concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability
of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ,
Inc. factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ, Inc.; 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 warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning
or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, American DJ, Inc. will replace defective
parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service
and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Ameri­can DJ, Inc. under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ. All products covered by this warranty were
manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.

E. American DJ, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements
upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore man­ufactured. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any acces­sory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all
implied warranties made by American DJ, Inc. in connection with this product, including warranties
of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no
warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, shall
apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy
shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances
shall American DJ, Inc. be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, this product.

This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ and American Audio
Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and
conditions heretofore published.

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS:

• All American Audio Products = 1-year (365 day) Limited Warranty (except V-Plus Series Ampli­ers)

• All American Audio V-Plus Series Ampliers = 3-year (1095 day) Limited Warranty

• American DJ Lighting and American DJ Branded Products = 1-year (365 day) Limited Warranty
(Such as: Special Effect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble
Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands etc. excluding Laser Products, lamps,
and Star Tec Series)

• American DJ Laser Products and Star Tec Products = 90-Day Limited Warranty

• American DJ L.E.D. Products = 3-year (1095 day) Limited Warranty (excluding motors which have
a 1-year (365 day Limited Warranty)

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Flash Panel 16 Notes

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Flash Panel 16 Specifications

Model:

SPECIFICATIONS:

LEDs: 16 x 0.164W 3-in-1 LEDs
Working Position: Any safe working position
Voltage: 90~240V, 60/50Hz
Power Draw: 6W Max.
Weight: 3lbs./ 1.4Kgs.
Dimensions: 9.8” (L) x 9.8” (W) x 1.85” (H)
250 (L) x 250 (W) x 47 (H) mm
Colors: RGB Color Mixing
DMX Channels: 48 Channels
Warranty: 3 Year (1095 days)

Flash Panel 16

Auto Sensing Voltage: This xture contains a electronic bal-

last, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the
power source.

Please Note: Specications and improvements in the design of
this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior
written notice.

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©American DJ Supply

American DJ World Headquarters:

6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA

Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

Web: www.americandj.com / E-mail: [e-mail]

American DJ Europe

Junostraat 2

6468 EW Kerkrade

Netherlands

[e-mail] / www.americandj.eu

Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]