Operating Modes - ADJ FLAT PAR QA12XS User Instructions

Flat Par QA12XS
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own
DMX512
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
nect 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.
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
3 Hot
Figure 3
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Special Note: Line Termination.
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 con-
nected 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.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1 1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
3
3-PIN XLR
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2 2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin data cables 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
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
Figure 2
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Female Socket XLR Pin Configuration
2 Cold
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
3-Pin XLR Female (Out) 5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1 Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Set Up Flat Par QA12XS
POWER
LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE but-
ton until "dxx" is displayed. "XX" represents either "on" or "oFF". Press
the UP or DONW buttons so that "doff" is displayed. Now the display will
disappear after 10s. Press any button to turn the display on again. Be
advised though that the display will turn off automatically after 10 sec-
onds.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems "don" = LED display on at all times.
1
and interference. It is always advisable
3
2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
"doFF" = LED display shuts off after 10 seconds.
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
LED Display Inversion:
Follow these instructions to flip the display 180° so that the display can
be read upside down.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until "dXX" is dis-
played. "XX" represents either "on" or "oFF".
2. Press the SET UP button until "Stnd" is displayed.
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3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to "flip" the display 180°.

Operating Modes:

The Flat Par QA12XS has five operating modes:
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound.
• Static Color Mode - Choose 1 of 15 colors to remain static.
• Auto Mode - There are 3 different Auto Modes to choose from.
• RGBA Mode - Choose one of the four colors to remain static or
adjust the intensity of each color to make your own color.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the Flat Par QA12XS will react to sound. There are 16
sound active programs to choose from. The sound sensitivity can also
be adjusted.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until "SOXX" is dis-
played. "XX" represents the sound active mode (1-16) currently dis-
played. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the 16 sound
active programs.
2. When you have found your desired sound active program press the
SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity. When you press SET
UP, "SJ-X" should be displayed. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to
adjust the sensitivity. "SJ-1" is the least sensitive, "SJ-8" is the
POWER
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