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Gobo Flash 4™
Master Unit
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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.
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Controls and Functions
Gobo Flash 4™
Power Supply:
voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American
DJ
Gobo Flash 4™ units. The American DJ
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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
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a matching power supply before attempting to operate.
Data Cable Requirements:
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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
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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.
REMOTE
SOUND
CONTROL
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the
INPUT
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.
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
3 Hot
Figure 2
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
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Before plugging your units in, be sure the source
Gobo Flash 4
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Your units require a standard 3-pin
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
POWER
XLR Female Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
DMX512
2 Cold
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
COMMON
DMX +
1
1
DMX512 IN
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3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
2
Set Up
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system is
Figure 1
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
SOUND
INPUT
POWER
Termination redu
avoids signal tra
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and interference.
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to connect a DMX
120 Ohm 1/4 W) b
Figure 3
and PIN 3 (DMX
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