ADJ Boom Box FX1 User manual

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User Instructions
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sembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product.
Europe Energy Saving Notice
Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)
Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment.
Please turn o all electrical products when they are not in use. To
avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical
equipment from power when not in use. Thank you!
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Boom Box FX1 Features
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 ADJ Products, LLC.
During operation the housing may become extremely hot. Avoid
touching the unit with bare hands while in use.
ADJ Products, LLC will not accept any liability for any resulting dam-
ages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthor-
ized modication to this unit.
Boom Box FX1 Handling Precautions
Boom Box FX1 Warranty Registration
The Boom Box FX1 carries a 1 Year 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 ADJ customer support for a R.A.
number.
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.
Boom Box FX1 General Instructions
• 2 DMX Channel Mode’s: 3 Channel and 21 Channel)
• 3 Operating Modes - Sound Active, Show Mode, & DMX Control
• RGBWA LED’s
• Green & Red Lasers
• Internal Microphone
• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
• Power Cord Daisy Chain
• UC IR Compatible (Not Included) & Airstream IR Compatible
(transmitter not included)
Boom Box FX1 General Information
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Boom Box FX1 by ADJ
Products, LLC. Every Boom Box FX1 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 equipment necessary to operate the unit
has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for fur-
ther instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without
contacting customer support rst.
Introduction: The Boom Box FX1 is a DMX intelligent LED moon-
flower, strobe, & laser fixture. The Boom Box FX1 has 2 DMX chan-
nel modes, a 3 channel mode and 22 channel mode. The fixture can
operate in as a stand alone fixture or in a Master/Slave set up. The
Boom Box FX1 has three operating modes; sound active, show mode,
and DMX Control. For best results use fog or special effects smoke to
enhance the beams projections.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a toll free cus-
tomer support line, to provide 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.adj.com for any comments or
suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution! This may cause eye damage. Avoid looking directly into the
light source. Use sensible precaution.

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Safety Issues: This unit may “pop” the fuse if the maximum allotted
load of 2 amps is reached.
• 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.
• Do not attempt to remove or break o 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. Do not attempt to oper-
ate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken.
• 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.
• 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 cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked
on, pinched by items placed upon or against them.
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 24 for cleaning details.
• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including 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 unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
!
!
LASER RADIATION AVOID
DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
Maximum output <5 mW
Wavelength: 405, 532nm
Class IIIa laser product
This device complies with 21 CFR chapter I,
Subchapter J, or CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
Boom Box FX1 Safety Precautions
NON-INTERLOCKED HOUSING WARNING
The Royal Sky contains high power laser devices internally. Do not
open the laser housing, due to the potential exposure to unsafe levels
of laser radiation. The laser power levels, if the unit is opened, can
cause instant blindness, skin burns and res.
STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LASER SAFETY
The light source emitted from this product can potentially cause eye
injury if not set up and used properly. The light source emitted from a
laser is very dierent from any other light sources with which you may
be aware of. Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated
than any light from any other kind of light source. This concentration
of light can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina
(the back of your eyeball contatining cells that are sensitive to light).
Even if you cannot feel “heat” from a laser beam, it can still poten-
tially injure or blind you or your audience. Even very small amounts
of laser beam light are potentially hazardous even at long distances.
Laser eye injuries can be sustained faster than you can blink.
Do not think that because this laser splits the laser beam into hun-
dreds of beams and that the laser beam is scanned out in high
speed, that an individual laser beam is safe for eye exposure. This
laser uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power (Class 3B levels inter-
nally) before it splits into multiple beams (Class 3R levels). Many of
the individual beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.
Do not that because the laser light is moving, it is safe. This is not
true. Nor, do the laser beams always move. Since eye injuries can
occur instantly, it is critical to prevent even the smallest possibility of
any direct eye exposure. In the laser safety regulation, it is not legal
to aim Class 3R lasers in areas which people can get exposed. This
is true even if it is aimed below people’s faces, such as on a dance
oor.
Do not operate the laser without rst reading and understanding
all safety and technical data in this manual.
Always set up and install all laser eects so that all laser light is at
least 3 meters (9.8 feet) above the oor on which people can stand.
Boom Box FX1 Laser Warnings and Safety

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Power Supply: The ADJ Boom Box FX1 contains a automatic volt-
age switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into
the power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the
correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX
controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix-
ture. 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
dierent manufactures to be linked together and operate from a sin-
gle controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX com-
pliant. 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.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave
Operation): The Boom Box FX1 can be controlled via DMX-512 proto-
col. The Boom Box FX1 is has 2 DMX channel modes, a 3 channel mode
and 21 channel mode. The DMX address is set electronically using the
controls on the back panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX control-
ler 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 pro-
fessional sound and lighting stores). Your cables
should be made with a male and female XLR con-
nector on either end of the cable. Also remember
that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot
be split.
Boom Box FX1 DMX Set Up
Figure 1
After setting up, and before public use, test laser to ensure proper
function. Do not use if any defect is detected. Do not use if laser
emits only one or two laser beams rather than dozens/hundreds, as
this could indicate damage to the diraction grating optic, and could
allow emission of higher laser levels above Class 3R.
Do not point lasers at people or animals. Never look into the laser
aperture or laser beams.
Do not point lasers in areas in which people can potentially get
exposed, such as uncontrolled balconies, etc.
Do not point lasers at highly reective surfaces, such as windows,
mirrors and shiny metal. Even laser reections can be hazardous.
Never point a laser at aircraft, this is a federal oense.
Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
Do not use laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two
beams.
Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged, the housing is open,
or if the optics appear damaged in any way.
Never open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of
the protective housing can start res, burn skin and will cause instant
eye injury.
Never leave this device running unattended.
The operation of a class 3R laser show is only allowed if the show
is controlled by a skilled and well- trained operator, familiar with the
data included in this manual.
The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary
from country to country. The user is responsible for the legal require-
ments at the location/country of use.
Always use proper lighting safety cables when hanging lights and
eects overhead.
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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 stan-
dard 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.
Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Not Used
Not Used
Data True (+ signal)
Data Compliment (- signal)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Boom Box FX1 DMX Set Up
The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided),
axing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit.
Always ensure that the unit is rmly xed to avoid vibration and slip-
ping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you
are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10
times the unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold
12 times the weight of the unit when installing the xture.
The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be
installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.
Boom Box FX1 Installation
Boom Box FX1 DMX Set Up
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 con-
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.
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 OT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 2
Figure 3
1 Ground 1 Ground
XLR Male Socket XLR Pin Conguration
3 Hot
2 Cold 2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
Special Note: Line Termination. 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 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.
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 OT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 4

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Boom Box FX1 Rear Layout
Boom Box FX1 CAD Drawing
AmericanVersion: EUVersion:
1.FunctionDisplay:Usedtoshowthevariousmenusandtheselectedfunctions.
Button:
MENU  Toselecttheprogramming functions
UP   Togoforwardintheselectedfunctions
DOWN  Togo backward in the selected functions
ENTER  Toconrmtheselectedfunctions
LED:
MASTER On Mastermode
SLAVE On Slavemode
SOUND On Soundactivation
DMX On DMXinputpresent
2.  On/O Switch: Toturnon/othe unit. 
3.DMXIN/OUT: ForDMX512 links, use 3‐ pin XLR plug cable to link the unit together.
4.FUSE:(T2A):Protecttheunitfromdamage of over current.
5.POWERIN/OUT :Usedtoconnect to power outlet or next xture.
6.KeyforLaser:Toturnon/othelaser. (OnlyforEUversion)
209mm/8.22”
223mm/8.77”
210mm/8.26”
634mm/25”
128mm/5”
151mm/5.95”
319mm/12.55”
306mm/12”
147mm/5.78”
186mm/7.32”
238mm/9.37”
601mm/23.66”
581mm/22.87”
US Version
Boom Box FX1 Laser Warning Labels
Europe Version

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System Menu: When making adjustments press ENTER to
conrm your setup then press and hold the MENU button
for at least 3 seconds. To exit without making any adjust-
ments press the MENU button. The display will lock after 30
seconds, press the MENU button for 3 seconds to unlock.
ADDR - DMX Address Setting.
1. Press the either the MENU, UP, or DOWN buttons until “ADDR” is
displayed, press ENTER.
2. The current address will now be displayed and ashing. Press the
UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired address. Press ENTER to
set your desired DMX address.
CHND - This will let select your desired DMX channel
mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “CHND” is displayed, press ENTER.
The current DMX channel mode will be displayed
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired DMX channel
mode and press ENTER to conm and exit.
SLND - This will let you set unit as a master or slave in a
master/slave conguration.
1. Press the MENU button until “SLND” is displayed, press ENTER.
Either “MAST”, “SL 1”, or “SL 2” will be displayed.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired setting is dis-
played, press ENTER to conm.
NOTE: In a Master/Slave conguration you can set one xture to
Master and then set the next xture to “SL 2”, the xtures will now
have contrast movement to each other.
SHND - Show modes 0-9 (Factory programs).
1. Press the MENU button until “SHND” is displayed, press ENTER.
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Boom Box FX1 System Menu
2. Press ENTER and the bottom choice will begin to ash. Use the UP
or DOWN buttons to choose an operating mode you would like the unit
to start up in when power is applied or the DMX signal is lost.
• LAST - If the DMX signal is lost the xture will stay in the last DMX
setting. If power is applied and this mode is set, the unit will automati-
cally go into the last DMX set up.
• MASL (Master Slave) - If the DMX signal is lost or power is applied,
the unit will automatically go into Master Slave mode and run a built-in
show.
• BLAC (Blackout) - If the DMX signal is lost or interrupted, the unit will
automatically go into stand by mode.
3. Press ENTER to conrm your desired set up.
DISP - This function will reverse the display 180º.
1. Press the MENU button until “DISP” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Press ENTER to “ip” the display. Press ENTER to “ip” it again.
Press ENTER when you have made your desired setup.
LED - With this function you can have the LED display
turn off after 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU button until “LED” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select “ON” to keep the LED display on at all
times, or “OFF” to switch to have the LED display switch o after 10
seconds.
TEST - This function will run a self test program.
1. Press the MENU button until “TEST” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The xture will now run a self test.
Boom Box FX1 System Menu
2. “Sh X” will now be displayed, “X” representing a number between
0-6. Shows 1-6 are factory programs, while show “0” is random mode.
Use the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired show.
3. When you have found your desired show press ENTER, then press
and hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds to activate. After
you have set your desired show, it can be changed at any time using
the UP or DOWN buttons.
SOUN - Sound Active mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “SOUN” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select “ON” to activate sound active mode, or
“OFF” to deactivate sound active mode.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
SENS - In this mode you can adjust the sound sensitiv-
ity.
1. Press the MENU button until “SENS” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. A number between 0-100 will be displayed. Press the UP or DOWN
buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity. 0 being the least sensitive,
and 100 being the most sensitive.
3. When you have found your desired setting press ENTER to conrm.
DNST - This mode can be used as a precaution mode,
that in case the DMX signal is lost, interrupted, or power is
lost, the operating mode chosen in the setup is the running
mode the xture will go into when the DMX signal is lost. You
can also set this as the operating mode you would like the
unit to return to when power is applied.
1. Press the MENU button until “DNST” is displayed, and either
“MASL”, “BLND”, or “LAST” will be displayed beneath.

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Boom Box FX1 System Menu
FHRS - With this function you can display the running
time of the unit.
1. Press the MENU button until “FHRS” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The running time of the xture will now be displayed. Press MENU
to exit.
VER - Use this function to display the Software version of
the unit.
1. Press the either the MENU button until “VER” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. The display will show the software version.
RSET - This function will reset the unit.
1. Press the MENU button until “RSET” is displayed. Press the
ENTER button and the unit will reset itself.
Boom Box FX1 Offset Menu
To enter the home position adjustment menu, press the ENTER
button for at least 5 seconds. In this submenu you are able to adjust
the original position of the beam and gobo motors and laser motors.
oPA1 - Adjustment of the beam motor.
1. Press the ENTER button for at least 5 seconds, then press the UP
or DOWN buttons so that “oPA1” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make your adjustments, and
then press ENTER to conrm. Press the MENU button for one second
to exit.
oPA2 - Adjustment of the gobo motor.
1. Press the ENTER button for at least 5 seconds, then press the UP
or DOWN buttons so that “oPA2” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make your adjustments, and
then press ENTER to conrm. Press the MENU button for one second
to exit.
oLAh - Adjustment of laser motor 1.
1. Press the ENTER button for at least 5 seconds, then press the UP
or DOWN buttons so that “oLAh” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make your adjustments, and
then press ENTER to conrm. Press the MENU button for one second
to exit.
oLAY - Adjustment of laser motor 2.
1. Press the ENTER button for at least 5 seconds, then press the UP
or DOWN buttons so that “oLAY” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to make your adjustments, and
then press ENTER to conrm. Press the MENU button for one second
to exit.

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Boom Box FX1 Master-Slave Set Up
With this feature you can connect the xtures to one another
using the IEC input and output sockets. The quantity that can be
connected is 8 xtures maximum @ 120V, and 16 xtures @ 230V.
After the maximum amount of xtures has been reached, you
will need to use a new power outlet. They must be the same x-
tures. DO NOT mix xtures.
Boom Box FX1 Power Cord Daisy Chain
Master-Slave Operation This function will allow you to link up to
16 units together and operate without a controller. In a Master-Slave
set up, one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react
to the controlling units programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a
Slave.
1. Using approved DMX data cables, daisy chain your units togeth-
er via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remember the
Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector
is the output. The rst 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. For longer cable runs we suggest a termina-
tor at the last fixture.
2. On the Master unit press the MENU button until “SLND” is dis-
played, and press ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to
scroll to the “MAST” setting and press ENTER.
3. After setting the Master unit to the master setting find and set
your desired operating mode.
4. On the slave units press the MENU button until “SLND” is dis-
played, and press ENTER. Choose either “SL 1” or “SL 2” and
press ENTER. See page 13 for more info.
5. The slave units will now follow the Master unit.
Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a univer-
sal DMX-512 controller to control the patterns, rotation and strobing.
A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to
your individual needs.
1. The Boom Box FX1 is a 2 DMX channel modes; a 3 channel
mode and 21 channel mode. See pages 21-24 for detailed
description of the DMX values and traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 7-9 as well as the set-up specifications that are
included with your DMX controller.
3. Follow the instructions on page 13 to select your desired DMX
channel mode and set the DMX address.
4. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
5. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Sound Active Mode: This mode allows a single unit or several units
linked together, to run to the beat of the music.
1. Press the MENU button until “Soun” is displayed, and press
ENTER.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to either activate sound active
mode or deactivate, and press ENTER. The unit will now run to
the beat of the music.
3. The sound sensitivity can be adjusted by pressing the MENU
button until “Sens” is displayed, and then press ENTER. Use the
UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity, 0 being the
least sensitive, and 100 being the most sensitive.
Show Mode: This mode allows a single unit or several units linked
together, to run 1 of 9 built-in shows.
1. Press the MENU button until “Shnd” is displayed, and press
ENTER.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired show and
press ENTER. The unit will now run your chosen built-in program.
Boom Box FX1 Operation