American DJ Duo Station User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
The American DJ Duo Station features two controllers in one. One side is a basic 3-channel RGB
LED controller, while the other side is an 8-channel On/Off switching system. The Duo Station has
seperate outputs on the rear control panel so each side runs independently from the other. It’s the
ideal control solution for DJs, bands, small night clubs, and bars that want a simple LED control and
On/Off control of effect type lights.
MAIN FEATURES:
LED Control Features:
• 9 Static Color Buttons
• Color Select Button
• 10 Chase Programs
• Sound Active
Relay Control Features:
• 8 On/Off Dipswitches to control channels 1-8
Controls & Functions - Front
1. STATIC COLOR - This button will let you choose a built-in color.
2. HOLD BUTTON - When this button is active all buttons and knobs will be inactive.
3. COLOR SELECT - Press this button to activate the COLOR MODE. When this mode is active
you can press one or two of the 9 Color Buttons or use the knobs to create your own color to
remain static.
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Front
Rear
Duo Station Controller
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Controls & Functions - Front cont.
4. PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON - Use this button to activate the PROGRAM MODE. Use the
PROGRAM SELECT KNOB (5) to search through the different programs.
5. R/PROGRAM SELECT KNOB - This knob has two functions.
- This knob is used to control the red LEDs intensity in COLOR SELECT mode.
- In PROGRAM SELECT MODE the knob is used to search through the different programs. The
PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON must be active before you can use this knob to search through the
programs.
6. RELAY CONTROL - These buttons will activate the light that is connected to the corresponding
output socket. Example: If a light is connected to Relay socket number 4, pressing the
number 4 Relay button will now activate the controller so that you can power the light on/off.
7. POWER SWITCH - This switch powers the controller on and off.
8. MIC - This microphone receives external low frequencies to trigger the unit in Sound-Active
mode. This microphone is designed to receive low frequency sounds only, tapping on the micro-
phone and high pitch sounds may not trigger the unit.
9. G/PROGRAM SPEED KNOB - This knob has two functions.
- The knob can be used to control the green LEDs intensity in COLOR SELECT mode.
- In AUTO MODE or PROGRAM SELECT MODE the knob can control the speed of the running
program.
10. B/FLASH/SOUND SENSITIVITY KNOB - This knob has three functions.
- The knob can be used to control the blue LEDs intensity in COLOR SELECT mode.
- In AUTO MODE or PROGRAM SELECT MODE it can be used to activate strobe and control the
speed of the strobe.
- In SOUND ACTIVE MODE the knob can control the sound sensitivity.
11. BLACKOUT - Activates and deactivates blackout mode
12. SOUND ACTIVE - Pressing this button will activate the sound active mode, the sensitivity of the
sound active mode can be adjusted using the B/FLASH/SENSITIVITY KNOB (10).
13. AUTO - Pressing this button will activate the auto program, the speed of the program can be
adjusted using the G/SPEED KNOB (9).
Controls & Functions - Rear
14.DC INPUT - Accepts a DC 9V~12V, 300mA minimum, power supply.
15.DMX OUT (RELAY CONTROL) - This DMX Output jack is to be connected to the Duo Station
Relay Pack DMX Input jack. This
16.DMX OUT (LED CONTROL) - Used to send DMX signal to the compatable LED fixtures.
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17.120V AC “CONSTANT” POWER SOCKET - This is the main power socket. This socket will
always have power regardless of the dipswitches.
18.8 x 120V AC “SWITCHED” POWER SOCKET” - These are the reserve power sockets. These will
not have power until the corresponding dipswitch is put into the On position or until triggered from
the Duo Station controller.
19.POWER CORD - Connect this cable to a matching power source
20.BREAKER - Resets the units power. This is a 10A breaker.
21.DMX IN (RELAY CONTROL) - Used to receive a DMX signal from either a Duo Station Controller
or DMX controller.
22.DIPSWITCHES - These dipswitches are used to either set a DMX address for the relay pack or to
manually control (turn on/off) the output sockets when lights are connected. Example: When a light
is connected to socket 2, dipswitch #2 must be in the On position for the light to power on.
23.DMX OUT - Allows a DMX signal to pass to other DMX device (RGB Par Can) or another Duo
Station relay pack.
Mode Dip10 dip9 Dip8 dip7 dip6 dip5 dip4 dip3 dip2 dip1 Function
DMX 1 X X X X X X X X X DMX mode, dip1~dip9 for DMX address
selection, DMX protocol as followed format
Manual
Output
ON/OFF
0 X X X X X X X X X
Manual control output socket 1-8 on/off, the
dip1~dip8 on/off corresponding to output 1-8
socket on/off
Remarks:1=ON 0=OFF X=changeable
Note:
1. When running the Relay pack in DMX mode, dipswitch #10 must be in the On position, and dip-
switches 1-9 are used for DMX addressing.
2. When controlling the output sockets in manual control mode, dipswitches 1-8 on/off correspond
to the 1-8 output sockets. The dipswitches will turn on/off the lights that are connected to the
corresponding sockets.
Duo Station Relay Pack
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You can control the devices individually via your DMX-controller.
Notice: TheDUO STATION RELAY PACK is under slave mode in any situation of the DMX mode (any DMX
address) when it is combined to other DUO STATION RELAY PACK but not 512 DMX controller.
CH No. DMX value Function
000~010 CLOSE(No.1 OUTPUT SOCKET)
CH1 011~255 OPEN(No.1 OUTPUT SOCKET)
000~010 CLOSE(No.2 OUTPUT SOCKET)
CH2 011~255 OPEN(No.2 OUTPUT SOCKET)
000~010 CLOSE(No.3 OUTPUT SOCKET)
CH3 011~255 OPEN(No.3 OUTPUT SOCKET)
000~010 CLOSE(No.4 OUTPUT SOCKET)
CH4 011~255 OPEN(No.4 OUTPUT SOCKET)
000~010 CLOSE(No.5 OUTPUT SOCKET)
CH5 011~255 OPEN(No.5 OUTPUT SOCKET)
000~010 CLOSE(No.6 OUTPUT SOCKET)
CH6 011~255 OPEN(No.6 OUTPUT SOCKET)
000~010 CLOSE(No.7 OUTPUT SOCKET)
CH7 011~255 OPEN(No.7 OUTPUT SOCKET)
000~010 CLOSE(No.8 OUTPUT SOCKET)
CH8 011~255 OPEN(No.8 OUTPUT SOCKET)
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R/PROGRAM SELECT KNOB PROGRAMS
RED, GREEN, YELLOW 3 COLOR DREAM
BLUE, PURPLE, CYAN 3 COLOR DREAM
WHITE, RED, BLUE 3 COLOR DREAM
GREEN, BLUE, CYAN 3 COLOR DREAM
YELLOW, PURPLE, RED 3 COLOR DREAM
PURPLE, GREEN, WHITE 3 COLOR DREAM
YELLOW, CYAN, BLUE 3 COLOR DREAM
RED DREAMING
GREEN DREAMING
BLUE DREAMING
YELLOW DREAMING
PURPLE DREAMING
CYAN DREAMING
WHITE DREAMING
SEVEN COLOR JUMPING
SEVEN COLOR DREAMING
AUTO RUN
SOUND ACTIVE
The B/Strobe/Sound Sensitivity Knob has two functions. When Sound Active mode is running, the
fader will control the sound sensitivity level. When Program mode or Auto mode is running the knob
will activate and control strobing, if strobing is desired.
Listed below are the programs and the order they appear when turning the Program knob clockwise.

Controller Operation:
Sound Active Mode:
1. Press the SOUND ACTIVE button and the corresponding LED above the button will light.
2. Use the B/FLASH/SENSITIVITY knob to adjust the sound sensitivity level.
Auto Mode:
1. Press the AUTO button and the corresponding LED above the button will light.
2. Use the G/SPEED fader to adjust the running speed of the Auto program.
3. Use the B/FLASH/SENSITIVITY knob to activate strobe and adjust the rate of the strobe.
Program Select Mode:
1. Press the PROG SELECT button and the corresponding LED above the button will light.
2. Use the G/SPEED fader to adjust the running speed of the Auto program.
3. Use the B/FLASH/SENSITIVITY knob to activate strobe and adjust the rate of the strobe.
Color Mode:
1. Press the COLOR SELECT button and the corresponding LED above the button will light.
2. Press any of the 9 color buttons or use the RGB knobs to make your own desired color.
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SET UP:
RGB Par Can

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Model: Duo Station
CONTROLLER:
Power In: 12V 500mA
DMX Output Connector: 3-Pin XLR
Power Consumption: 3.6W
Dimensions: 19”(L) x 3.5”(W) x 3.5”(H)
483mm x 89mm x 89mm
Weight: 3.5 Lbs. / 1.5 kgs.
RELAY PACK:
Power Sockets: 8 x 3 Prong “switched” Edison
Socket (120V/60Hz)
1x 3-Prong “Constant power:
Edison socket (120V/60Hz)
5A Max per Socket
DMX In/Output Connector: 3-Pin XLR
Power Consumption: 1200W Max. Output
Dimensions: 18.75”(L) x 3.5”(W) x 2.5”(H)
473mm x 89mm x 63mm
Weight: 5 Lbs. / 2.25 kgs.
Warranty: 1 Year (365 Days)