DBFX Dancebox Pro Edition User manual

Dancebox™Pro Edition
User Manual

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Contents
Safety Warning .........................................................................................................3
Unpacking & Introduction ..........................................................................................3
Check List.......................................................................................................................3
Standard Effects Package ..............................................................................................4
Features .........................................................................................................................4
Product Overview............................................................................................................5
Initial Setup..............................................................................................................6
Initial Setup Quick List....................................................................................................6
DMX Mode......................................................................................................................6
Stand-Alone Mode (Non-DMX) ........................................................................................6
Installing Fixtures ...........................................................................................................6
Installing Fogger .............................................................................................................8
Fogger Quick List .......................................................................................................8
Setup & Takedown....................................................................................................8
Moving the Unit ..............................................................................................................8
Setup Quick List .............................................................................................................9
Takedown Quick List.......................................................................................................9
Maintenance and Care ..............................................................................................9
Storage...........................................................................................................................9
Cleaning .........................................................................................................................9
Lighting Equipment................................................................................................. 10
Acrylic ..................................................................................................................... 10
Sides....................................................................................................................... 10
Blower Intake Grill .................................................................................................. 10
Warranty & Guarantee.............................................................................................10
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................11
Contact and Support ...............................................................................................11
Support........................................................................................................................ 11
Contact........................................................................................................................ 11

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Safety Warning
This product is designed to be used by lighting, staging or DJ
professionals. It is also intended for use by persons that are sober. This
product should not be used to dance, stand, jump, sit, or interact with in
any way under the influence of alcohol or any other product or drug that
impairs the senses or judgment of mind in any way, including common
household drugs.
This product should also be operated on a dance floor or large open
space and not near stairs, steep drops, or places not sensibly safe to
patrons. Please use good judgment when using or offering the use of this
product to your customers.
Unpacking & Introduction
This is typically the most fun part of purchasing any new piece of
equipment, but you probably have already done it and are now retro-
actively looking at the user manual. Whether you are one of the few
reading this before unpacking your dancebox™, or one of those other
guys, either way: CONGRAULATIONS! You are now part of the 1% (the 1%
of elite equipment owners that is).
Check List
.......Large box looking thing (you may have noticed it, it weighs 90 lbs)
.......(4) casters
.......Warranty Card
.......This User Manual (wouldn’t it be weird if you didn’t have this one)
If you purchased this dancebox unit with a standard effects package then
the following will also be included. If you are using your own lighting and
fog effects, ignore the following checklist. If you would like to purchase a
standard effects package or additional effects, please visit our website at
http://dancebox.com.

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Standard Effects Package
The following is the dancebox™ Pro edition standard effects package.
.........(1) American DJ Fog Storm 1200 HD
.........(1) American DJ FS-DMXT (DMX Timer for the Fog Storm)
.........(1) American DJ O-Clamp
.........(1) Chauvet ColorPalette
Please make sure everything looks good, works properly, and hasn’t been
ruined by the ever-so careful shipping companies. Your equipment was
checked by our automatic robot fleet that undergoes periodic moments of
failure because it was made in China… just kidding, haha…ha! But
seriously, we QA checked everything before it left our facility, so it should
be an extremely rare occurrence that something isn’t working properly.
Features
The dancebox™ is really an amazing product, at least, we think so. Here
is a list of super-features that we know make it super awesome!
•Mobile with removable casters for a uniform and safe design.
•Three any-angle grip recessed handles for ease of moving and lifting.
•Durable ABS plastic on all six sides.
•Metal trim and corners.
•Quick access panel to inside for adjusting or swapping of equipment.
•External 3-pin DMX input and output connectors for easy daisy chaining
to multiple dancebox™ units or other effects equipment.

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Product Overview
Here are some pictures with arrows to help you figures things out.
Blower Intake Grill
Handle
Connector Dish
Removable Casters
Access Panel
3-Prong Power Receptacle
DMX Connectors
Power Switch
The Edge of this Picture
Fog Ports and Holes

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Initial Setup
Now that you’ve had a look at everything, you’re ready for the initial
setup. The first thing that needs to be done BEFORE installing your
equipment is to determine how you plan to use the dancebox™ unit
(whether in DMX or stand-alone mode).
Initial Setup Quick List
Set fixture DMX addresses, or turn on fixture sound/demo mode.
Install fixtures (see “Installing Fixtures” below).
Attach removable casters.
Peel away acrylic protective cover.
DMX Mode
The dancebox™ is equipped with standard 3-pin DMX input and output
connectors which allow you to include and program the dancebox™
lighting and fog effects with the rest of your digitally controlled light show.
Before installing the equipment into the dancebox™ unit, you’ll need to
set the DMX starting addresses on each piece of equipment. Take into
consideration how many channels are used per device, and the rest of
your DMX equipment that will be part of your DMX universe when setting
the addresses of the equipment that will go into the dancebox™ unit.
Stand-Alone Mode (Non-DMX)
To use the dancebox™ in stand-alone mode (i.e. without the use of a DMX
controller), it is recommended to set your lights to the sound-active or
demo modes
1
. If you plan to use a fog machine with the dancebox™, you
can use a standard timer-controller for the fogger to set an automatic
duration and interval for the fog output. It is recommended to tune these
values for each given venue, or as your needs require.
Installing Fixtures
To install your equipment into the dancebox™ unit:
1
See your equipment manufacture’s respective user manuals to determine how to set the fixtures to
use the sound-active or demo modes.

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1. Place the dancebox™ in normal operating position (on feet).
2. Ensure the power switch is in the off position.
3. Remove the access panel by unsnapping the four latches holding
it in place; set aside.
4. Remove the internal blower by loosening the connecting bolt (see
graphic on next page) and pulling the blower in the direction of
blower nozzle a few inches. Rotate the blower 90 degrees (so that
the bottom of the blower is pointing toward the access opening)
and pull through opening; set aside.
5. Attach provided clamp to lighting fixture (or if using pre-purchased
equipment, your own clamp).
6. Attach power cable to fixture.
7. If using DMX, connect fixture to the provided internal DMX cable
(if necessary, via an intermediate cable). When installing multiple
fixtures, daisy chain them together using the provided cables (for
standard effects packages), or your own cables (for pre-
purchased equipment).
8. Connect fixture using attached clamp to one of the desired
mounting rods inside the dancebox™.
9. Connect fixture power cable to outlet box inside the unit.
10. Adjust fixture to point greatest amount of luminance through the
top of the unit; tighten and secure.
11. Repeat steps 5-10 for each fixture to be installed.
12. If using DMX, attach an additional cable from the final fixture to
the DMX out cable provided in order to daisy chain multiple
dancebox™ units together or connect to other DMX-enabled
equipment.
13. Reinstall internal blower by reversing the instructions found in
step four.
14. Reattach access panel.
Once everything is installed, it is recommended to organize your power
and DMX cables using zip ties or Velcro. Avoid running power and DMX
cables parallel to each other. This will avoid cross-talk errors that could
cause glitches in your control signals.

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Installing Fogger
The dancebox™ can be used with or without a fog machine. The internal
blower provides the pressure necessary to force the fog through the fog
ports and holes on the top of the unit. Because the fog machine has a
container that holds liquid fog juice, the fog machine should only be
placed into the unit immediately prior to use, and only when the
dancebox™ is in normal operating position (on its rubber feet).
Fogger Quick List
Remove the access panel.
Place fogger inside the unit.
Point the fogger away from lighting fixtures.
Attach DMX timer to fog machine.
Connect DMX cable from timer into your DMX loop.
Reattach access panel.
Setup & Takedown
This section describes the proper way to move the dancebox™ and
provides quick lists for setting up and taking down the unit.
Moving the Unit
Moving the dancebox™ unit around is a cinch with its removable casters.
Go ahead and slide the four included casters onto the caster plates
located at each corner of the access-panel side of the dancebox™. Once
casters are all snapped into place, use the handle on the opposite end
and lift the dancebox™ into the vertical position. The unit can be easily
pushed around in this position.
Caution
Be sure not to lift the dancebox™ unit into its vertical position
with the fog machine inside. Foggers and other unsecured
equipment should be removed prior to moving the unit around in
its vertical position.

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Setup Quick List
Roll the unit to the desired location on the event floor.
Place down in normal operating position.
Remove casters, store inside unit.
If using a fogger, install it (see “Installing Fogger”).
Attach power and DMX cables.
Flip the power switch to the on position.
Takedown Quick List
Flip the power switch to the off position.
Disconnect power and DMX cables.
If a fogger was used, remove it.
Attach casters.
Lift unit to vertical position.
Maintenance and Care
Storage
The dancebox™ can and should be stored in its vertical position. We
recommend using the dancebox™ cover to protect the product from dust
and scratches in between uses.
Caution
If you’re storing the dancebox™ in the vertical position (on the
casters) in a trailer attached to a vehicle, please be sure to
secure the unit so it doesn’t move around while in transit.
Cleaning
Due to the interactive nature of this product, the dancebox™ will need
some good TLC after each use. Below are a few areas that need typical
cleaning.

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Lighting Equipment
You may notice that the lighting equipment gets a little “fogged up” from
the fog machine constantly shooting fog on them. Just use a mild glass
cleaner to wipe down your lighting fixtures once every few uses.
Acrylic
The acrylic can be cleaned with a glass cleaner or mild degreasing agent.
For gum or other tough residues, just use a flat razor blade with water
and carefully scrape it off. Be smart and don’t scratch or gouge your
beautiful acrylic top, there’s no warranty for scratches or ID10-T errors.
Sides
All the sides of the dancebox™, including the top around the acrylic, are
made up of tough and durable ABS plastic. If it gets a little dirty, just
clean it like you would your kitchen counter; however, we don’t
recommend eating off of it afterwards (although you could).
Blower Intake Grill
The intake grill for the internal blower can build up static electricity and
can attract dust and hair. Simply wipe the grill with a dry or slightly damp
towel or rag once or twice and you should be good to go.
Warranty & Guarantee
The dancebox™ comes with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, which
means that if you aren’t satisfied with it, we’ll buy it back through a no-
questions interrogation. A small, but needful 10% restocking fee applies.
In additional to the Guarantee, we offer a 2-year parts and labor warranty
on the dancebox™ unit structure, 1-year warranty on the internal blower,
and a lifetime warranty on the acrylic. Now, how’s that sound!?!

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Technical Specifications
Box Dimensions ...................................................................32” x 32” x 17”
Acrylic Dimensions................................................................24” x 24” x ¾”
Laminate...........................................................semi-transparent diffusor
Unit Weight (empty) ............................................................................90 lbs
Internal Blower................................................. 3 speeds (max of 310 CFM)
DMX ............................................................. 3-pin input/output connectors
Power Input............................................................................120v 60Hz AC
Power Rating.................................................................................. 13 Amps
Max Weight Capacity (on top) ........................................................ 1000 lbs
Contact and Support
Thank you for calling dancebox…oh wait that is supposed to be on the
phone message…
Support
Visit our website for all your support needs, including returns and
warranty questions. http://danceboxme.com/support. If you’re antsy and
just want to fire off an email to us, you can at suppor[email protected].
Contact
DBFX, LLC
1719 S 400 W
Orem, UT, 84058
678-995-5519
http://danceboxme.com
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