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1. Chan 0 9 Open 10 20 Gobo 1 21 31 Gobo 2 32 41 Gobo 3 42 52 Gobo 4 53 63 Gobo 5 64 73 Gobo 6 74 84 Gobo 7 85 95 Gobo 8 96 105 Gobo 9 106 116 Gobo 10 117 127 Gobo 11 128 132 Open 133 217 Shaking gobo with variable speeds 133 139 Shaking Gobo 1 140 147 Shaking Gobo 2 148 155 Shaking Gobo 3 156 163 Shaking Gobo 4 164 171 Shaking Gobo 5 172 179 Shaking Gobo 6 180 187 Shaking Gobo 7 188 195 Shaking Gobo 8 196 203 Shaking Gobo 9 204 210 Shaking Gobo 10 211 217 Shaking Gobo 11 218 223 Sound active static Gobo 224 225 Open 226 255 Gobo wheel rotating from slow to fast nel 5 Rotating Gobo wheel 0 13 Open 14 27 Rotating gobo 1 glass 28 41 Rotating gobo 2 metal 42 55 Rotating gobo 3 metal 56 69 Rotating gobo 4 metal 70 83 Rotating gobo 5 metal 84 97 Rotating gobo 6 metal 98 111 Rotating gobo 7 metal 112 125 Rotating gobo 8 glass 126 137 Open 138 217 Shaking gobo with variable speed 138 147 Shaking gobo 1 148 157 Shaking gobo 2 158 167 Shaking gobo 3 168 177 Shaking gobo 4 178 187 Shaking gobo 5 188 197 Shaking gobo 6 198 207 Shaking gobo 7 208 217 Shaking gobo 8 218 223 Sound active gobo 224 225 Open 226 255 Gobo wheel rotating from slow to fast 11 Channel 6 Rotating gobo index rotating gobo rotation 0 127 Gobo index 128 189 Forwards rotating fro2. Press the amp until the display shows Fb n Or Fb 4 If the display shows Fb n with actually stored address Press v the display shows Fb 4 Press to reset partially the display shows PASS with actually stored address If you don t want reset partially don t select Fb FEY Display reverse With this function you can adjust the display by 180 Press amp until the display shows Fi n or FC If the display shows Fi n with actually stored address Press v the display shows PEY Press 4 to play the program The display shows PASS with actually stored address If you want address no playing program don t select TL 1 18 Colorwheel Fig 8 Rotating Gobowheel Fig 10 Static Gobowheel Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are to be inspected by a skilled person once a year The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded 2 There may not be any deformations on housings fixations and installation spots 3 Mechanically moving parts like axles eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing 4 The electric power
3. connect the Genesis s and other devices The pins 1 Earth 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Link the units as shown in figure 6 Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit s DMX out socket to the second unit s in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 4 Supply electric power Plug electric mains power cords into each unit s IEC socket then plug the other end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets starting with the first unit Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly 5 Press I until the display shows FA n or FA y with actually stored address 6 Select V the display shows FR H Select 4 the display shows PASS Then select F8 y audio controlled on the master device Only one fixture can be the master 7 On the slave devices you must select FA n and F8 n The DMX light on the slave devices will start blinking The slave devices must have address A001 Multiple Genesis Set Up 3 DET DERT DMX 512 gt CH 1200 CE DMX Set up Master Slave Set up Note Link cables and dip switches before connecting electric power DMX Protocol This DMX is set as default F1 y you ve got 12 channels Channel 1 Shutter Strobe 0 31 Shutter closed 32 63 No function Shutter open 64 95 Strobe effect from slow to fast max 10 flashes sec 96 127 No
4. disturbs data transmission on the link Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation is regained unplug both connectors and connect them directly together Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician 3 pin XLR Out on the fixtures does not match pins 2 and 3 reversed Install a phase reversing cable between the fixtures or swap pin 2 and 3 in the fixture that behaves erratically Shutter closes The color wheel gobo wheel or a Contact a technician for servicing if suddenly gobo has lost its index position the problem persists and the fixture is resetting the effect The power supply settings do not Disconnect fixture Check settings No light match local AC voltage and page 7 and correct if necessary frequency Lamp missing or blown Disconnect fixture and replace lamp Lamp cuts out intermittently Fixture is too hot Allow fixture to cool Clean fan Make sure air vents at control panel and front lens are not blocked Turn up the air conditioning The power supply settings do not match local AC voltage and frequency Disconnect fixture Check settings page 7 and correct if necessary 22 Product Specification Model Showtec Genesis 12 Voltage 240V 50Hz CE Power 300W Fuse 3 5A 250V Dimensions 760x370x370mm LxWxH Weight 22 5 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT pin 1 eart
5. function Shutter open 128 159 Sound active strobe 160 191 Pulse effect in sequence from slow to fast forwards 192 223 Pulse effect in sequence from slow to fast backwards 224 255 No function Shutter open Channel 2 Dimmer intensity 0 255 Gradual adjustment intensity from 0 100 Channel 3 Color wheel Linear color change following the movement of the slider In this way you can stop the color wheel in any position also between two colors creating double colored beams Between 194 223 and between 226 255 the color wheel rotates continuously the so called Rainbow effect 0 9 Open White 10 20 Turquoise 21 31 Red 32 41 Cyan 42 52 Light green 53 63 UV 64 73 Light blue 74 84 Yellow 85 95 Green 96 105 Pink 106 116 Blue 117 127 Orange 128 Stop 129 190 Linear color change following the movement of the slider color backward change 129 133 Orange 134 139 Blue 140 144 Pink 145 150 Green 151 155 Yellow 156 161 Light blue 162 166 UV 167 172 Light green 173 177 Cyan 178 183 Red 184 189 Turquoise 190 Open white 191 193 Sound active color 194 223 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow 224 225 Stop 226 255 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast Channel 4 Static Gobo wheel
6. heat Do not install lamps with a higher wattage Lamps with a higher wattage generate temperatures the device was not designed for Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty Procedure 1 Loosen the 2 screws on the back of the housing 2 Gently remove the metal housing 3 Read lamp instructions Do not touch the lamp bulb glass See Figure 3 Oil on hands shortens the lamp life If you touch the bulb glass wipe off the glass with a clean lint free towel and rubbing alcohol 4 Insert the lamp pins into the small holes in the lamp socket You can adjust the distance between the lamp and the lens screw A on the back 5 Put the lamp cover back and fasten the screws snugly Then put the metal housing back and fasten the screws snugly Backside Lamp Board Fig 4 Lamp Adjustment You can adjust the lamp s position by turning the screws A closer further to the reflector and B left right to center the lamp to the gobo wheel The lamp position is set in the factory As the lamps which can be used differ from manufacturer to manufacturer it can be necessary to readjust the position The lamp must be readjusted e g if the light does not seem to be evenly distributed within the ray of light Ignite the lamp and focus the ray of light on an even surface wall As the optimal distance between the lamp and the lens was already set during the installation with screw A only the Hot Spot the brigh
7. option Press A to cancel the desired option and press to set the value To return to the menu press FC Fe Fi Fe Pee de n f fi f f f f f f ni f f X GE ae do 0H b OW X Gb 3 The function makes it possible to select from the 12 DMX channels settings Use to select the desired channel setting F1 4 F2 4 F3 4 F4 Y and press 4 to confirm or V to cancel Press to return to the menu Channels settings CU Channel FF default Shutter Strobe Dimmer Color wheel Static Gobo wheel Rotating Gobo wheel Rotating gobo index rotating gobo rotation Focus Prism wheel Prism rotation 10 Pan 11 No function 12 Tilt J O O1 BR ND Please refer to chapter DMX Protocol for a detailed description G Pan reverse This function allows you to invert the pan movement Press until the display shows F5 n or F5 4 5 If the display shows F5 n with actually stored address Press the display shows Press 4 the display shows with actually stored address If you want address no pan reverse don t select F 27 FEM Tilt reverse This function allows you to invert the pan movement Press V until the display shows FE n or FE 4 i If the display shows Fb n with actually stored address Press Y the display show s FE Press 4 the display shows PASS with actually stored address If you want address no Tilt reverse don t select FEM F 1 4 Reset function
8. supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue The Showtec Genesis 12 requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Otherwise the fixture s light output will be significantly reduced Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth Do not use alcohol or solvents The front lens will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to build up residues reducing the light output very quickly The cooling fans dichroic colour filters the gobo wheel the gobos and the internal lenses should be cleaned monthly with a soft brush Please clean internal components once a year with a light brush and vacuum cleaner Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the DMX and audio connections with a damp cloth Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power Changing the Lamp 1 Disconnect mains power supply and allow 15 minutes to cool down Loosen the 2 screws on the back of housing 2 Gently remove the metal housing 3 Follow directions for installing a new lamp page 7 Replacing a Fuse Power surges short circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out If the fuse burns out the product will not function whatsoever If this happens follow the directions below to do so 1 Unplug the unit from elect
9. 0 Hour 000 Display the total number of the operation hours of the fixture from H001 to H999 AGE Address 001 Display the DMX address of the fixture from A001 to A511 222 rte In this state you can reset the counter 06 Default Appear when the counter is being reset m No Don t select the present function Yes Select the present function 15 Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address or address a fixture as a master slave Amm DMX addressing 1 Press 2 until the display shows HULL 2 Press 4 to confirm the display will show P Ha 5S with actually stored address And press A and Y to select the required address AL AS t press to confirm nnt LILII A v AS tt ALL 50 ASUS ALL ALL A5 3 Press the chosen address is shown on the display H M HO Master slave addressing H M Master 1 Press until the display shows FH n or FFEM with actually stored address 2 If the display shows message 7f with actually stores address Select Y the display shows TI Select 4 the display shows PASS with actually stored address If you want to address no master or slave don t select FAS 3 Only one fixture can be the master Up to the 9 slaves may be connected to the master Note Disconnect the fixture from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly In master slave mode the
10. Genesis 12 ORDERCODE 40155 SHOWELECTRONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from Showtec The Showtec Genesis 12 brings excitement to any venue Whether you want simple plug amp play action or a sophisticated DMX show this product provides the effect you need You can rely on Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you our customer satisfied For more information iwant showtec info You can get some of the best quality best priced products on the market from Showtec So next time turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment Always get the best with Showtec Thank you Showtec Showtec Genesis 12 Product Guide Warning Operating DB SHARE 0610 PE TT stats sunt t sedans DESCTIPUON e ns hs Features and Overview eee mI RI sme essere meme ese rere erret rre rrr rrr BaCKSIOC ae ae sn TRE Installation slain as vedere installing the AMM sates EE Camp AG JUS UMN ss ccc NAA e a nee uh dieu NA RIEN Set Up and Operation STEIN Multiple GENESIS certet en DMX Protocol Sc ss ssc crs Mt hoo ee ci AP I nM ERE eT Control Panel tette ceed
11. This option enables the Genesis 12 to index all effects function and return to their standard positions q Press amp until the display shows Fin of Fe If the display shows Fin with actually stored address Press Y the display shows FEM 17 Press 4 to run a reset The option enables the Genesis to index all effects functions and return to their standard positions the display shows PAS with actually stored address If you want address no reset don t select F 1 4 FES Music trigger The Genesis 12 enables the sound control of the running programs via the built in microphone Press amp until the display show s FECA or FE If the display shows Fn with actually stored address Press v the display shows FEM Press to music trigger The display shows with actually stored address If you want address no music trigger don t select FB H PES Playing program This function allows you to run a built in program Press until the display shows F3 n or F3 H i If the display shows F3 n with actually stored address Press v the display shows xeu Press to play the program the display shows PASS with actually stored address If you want address no playing program don t select 9 3 F H 4 Master Slave Fb H Reset Partially This function allows you to reset all the channel functions of the fixture to the standard value 0 except the functions of the head s movement Pan Tilt Pan Fine Tilt Fine
12. ation housing becomes very hot Do not shake the device Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device Only use device indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions e Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases e Always replace the lamp when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat e Always keep case closed while operating e Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation e Always disconnect power from the mains when device is not used before cleaning or when replacing lamp Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord e Make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel e Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time e Ifthe lens is obviously damaged it has to be replaced So that its functions are not impaired due to cracks or deep scratches e f device is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating e If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g aft
13. ced Please check the specification label on your product CE Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice 23 2004 Showtec
14. er transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation water might damage your device Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature f your Showtec device fails to work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Showtec dealer for service e For adult use only The device must be installed out of the reach of children Never leave the unit running unattended e For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only e Allow time to cool down before replacing lamp e This device falls under protection class Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow green conductor to earth e During the initial start up some smoke or smell may arise This is a normal process and does not necessarily mean that the device is defective Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase CAUTION EYEDAMAGES IN Avoid looking directly into the light source meant especially for epileptics OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This device is not designed for permanent operation Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 3 meter The maximum ambient temperature t must neve
15. h pin 2 pin 3 Set Up and Addressing LED control panel DMX Channels 12 Signal input 3 pin XLR male Signal output 3 pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models Philips MSD 200 2000 hr 6000K ordercode 80904P Philips MSD 250 2 2000 hr 8500K ordercode 80926P Osram HSD 250 1000 hr 7800K ordercode 809330 Control Automatic and DMX remote ON OFF Electro mechanical effects Colors 11 colors plus white 1 Rotating Gobo wheel 6 metal gobos 1 glass gobo 1 multicolor dichroic gobo and open adjustable speed position direction and gobo shake 1 Static Gobo wheel 11 metal gobos and open 1 Colour wheel with variable rotation speed and rainbow effect Prism 3 facet 5 facet and 3D prism rotating in both directions at different speeds All lenses are anti reflection coated Strobe effect with variable speed 1 flash 10 flashes sec DMX control via standard DMX controller Sound controlled via built in microphone Wheel control auto electronic reset Gobos Gobo diameter metal or glass 28 mm Maximum image diameter 17 mm Glass gobo heat resistant and intensify glass dichroic glas coating Max ambient temperature ta 55 C Max housing temperature fg 80 C Cooling 1 axial fan in the projector Motor 10 high quality stepping motor controlled by microprocessors Minimum distance Minimum distance from flammable surfaces 0 5m Minimum distance to lighted object 1 3m Versions for other lamps may be produ
16. ive or the signal wires are swapped in the input connector Note It s necessary to insert a XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link 13 Remotely controllable functions Colour wheel The Genesis contains a colour wheel with 12 colour positions 11 dichroic colours and one white The colour wheel can be positioned between two adjacent colours in any position It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at different speeds Rainbow effect in both directions Static gobo wheel This wheel has 11 metal gobos and open The gobos have an outside diameter of 28mm and an image diameter of 17mm Rotating gobo wheel The rotating gobo wheel includes 6 metal gobos 1 glass gobo and 1 multicolor dichroic gobo rotating in both directions indexable rotating gobo wheel continuous rotation slow to fast The metal gobos have an outside diameter of 28mm and an image diameter of 17mm The glass and dichroic gobos have an outside diameter of 28mm and an image diameter of 17mm Effect wheel The prism wheel includes a 3 facet prism a 5 facet prism a tread prism and a frost filter All the prisms can rotate in both directions with different speeds Focus Motorized focus enables the beam to be focused anywhere on stage Shutter Dimmer Strobe The dimming 0 100926 is provided by a simple mechanical shutter unit This unit may also be used for strobe effec
17. m fast to slow 190 193 No rotation 194 255 Forward rotating from slow to fast Channel 7 Focus 0 255 Continuous adjustment from far to near Channel 8 Prism effect wheel 0 50 Open 51 100 3 facet prism 101 150 5 facet prism 151 200 3D prism 201 255 Frost filter Channel 9 Prism rotation 0 No rotation 1 126 Forwards rotating from fast to slow 127 128 No rotation 129 255 Backwards rotating from slow to fast Channel 10 Mirror Horizontal movement Pan Push the slider up in order to move the mirror horizontally PAN Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The mirror can be turned by 180 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 11 No function Channel 12 Mirror Vertical movement Tilt Push the slider up in order to move the mirror vertically TILT Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The mirror can be turned by 45 and stopped at any position you wish 12 Control Panel When the indicator light is on means the Genesis is working A B mnnnmn oa 7 Control board J f D e h FAN CN itr Fig 7 o D E F A LED D MODE Button B Display E Up Button C ENTER Button F Down Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed 00 A5 ton a data link and connected to the controller The fixtu
18. master fixture can execute the built in program F9 4 and the remote control function FE all the slave fixtures will work the same In master slave mode the built in program ID prior to the remote control function When operation you can identify the master fixture from the slave fixture easily The master doesn t connect any cable to the DMX input plug When execute the remote control the display of the master will flash according to the music while the display of the slave will light nnt ALL Slave control This function allows you to control the slaves from the master s control panel in a master slave operation 1 Select this function from the main menu and press until the display shows DD ROBO ROS R509 RS10 AST wi GU TIE NUUT wu UI nau with actually stored address 2 Press A or Y until the display shows ALL Select the desired slave and press The display will show PASS with actually stored address Note This function is available for the master fixture only In master slave mode the setting of the and F in the slave must be the same as master And the setting of the FS ane Fe can be set randomly The function FH F3 and FH in the slave mode you must choose V ITM TIT Pur rn DMX address of all the slaves are assigned to ALL from fixture 1 to fixture 9 16 Operating options These options allow you to modify the Genesis 12 s operating behavior Press A to select the desired
19. nee tc OARRA ARER REER Control Mode ti AAP DMX ACdrSSSIN Stand alone rmode einem eee haan UE F nctions controliparieli scutes arrest te Sea FUNCTIONS OUNCE ssa eos ocr AA Masi er lSlavEimOdE src Css ARA Channel settings eee Rotating Gobowheel Static Gobowheel and Colourwheel ee a CHANGING The Emp sens Replacing the FUSE aasawa ei rrt teer degen Troubleshooting cierre ga No Light No Movement All Products ees No Response to DMX E P esas sca ssn AAEE AROEN E SERTAI Product SpecificatiOnS ND PM WARNING CAUTION Keep this device away from rain and moisture Unplug mains lead before opening the housing FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION Be careful with your operations With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the device T
20. o maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty This device contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified technicians only IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device e Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit Never use anything to cover the ground contact Never run the device without lamp Never ignite the lamp if the objective lens or any housing cover is open as discharge lamps may expose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation which may cause burns e Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector head as the mechanics may be damaged Always hold the fixture at the transport handles Never look directly into the light source Never leave any cables lying around Do not insert objects into air vents Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp s life Do not touch the device s housing bare handed during its oper
21. ontrol any slave in a master slave chain 14 Functions control panel The control panel is situated on the front of the base and offers several features You can simply set the DMX address master slave mode make a reset and also use many functions for setting purposes The main menu of the control panel is accessed by pressing the 2 button MODE press this one until the display shows HULU with actually stored address Browse the menu by pressing W or Abuttons the display will show BO nt ng Pa maga PA Tn Vr ree Press lif you wish to select one of them The functions are described in the following sections and the function hierarchy is shown below 00 Fn Fan F3 a Fn FS a FB n Fn FB n FS3 n IFR n FB n FE n Functions outline r de RX 12 Display the type of the fixture UBI Version 101 Display the version of the fixture rESE Reset Make an internal check FA Function A Set the fixture as the master Fb Function B Resetting partial function FL Function C Invert display direction Fi Function 1 Preset the DMX protocol Fe Function 2 No function F3 Function 3 No function F4 Function 4 No function FS Function 5 Invert the pan movement F6 Function 6 Invert the tilt movement Fi Function 7 Reset all functions F8 Function 8 Run programs via the built in microphone F9 Function 9 Run a built in program PRSS Pass Confirm information 00
22. r be exceeded If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void Any other operation may lead to dangers like short circuit burns electric shock lamp explosion crash etc You endanger your own safety and the safety of others Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging trussing and all other safety issues Do not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer Procedure e If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used e Use a clamp to mount the projector with the mounting bracket to the trussing system e The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room e The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment e g an appropriate safety net or safety cable When rigging derigging or servicing the projector always make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbidden Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug Always pay attention that the right color cable is connected to the right place Cabe Pin international BROWN FASE BLUE CO O YELLOW GREEN EARTH Make sure that the device is al
23. res respond to the DMX signal from the controller When you select the DMX address and save it the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address which is the first channel from which the Genesis will respond to the controller Please note when you use the controller the unit has 12 channels When using multiple Genesis s make sure you set the DMX addresses right Therefore the DMX address of the first Genesis should be 1 A001 the DMX address of the second Genesis should be 1 12 13 A013 the DMX address of the third Genesis should be 13 12 25 A025 etc Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each Genesis correctly If two or more Genesis s are addressed similarly they will work similarly For address settings please refer to the instructions under Addressing menu ALL Controlling After having addressed all Genesis fixtures you may now start operating these via your lighting controller Note After switching on the Genesis will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not If there is no data received at the DMX input the LED on the control panel will not flash The problem may be The XLR cable from the controller is not connected with the input of the Genesis The controller is switched off or defective the cable or connector is detect
24. ric power source 2 Insert a flat head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover Gently pry up the fuse cover The fuse will come out 3 Remove the used fuse If brown or unclear it is burned out 4 Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was Reinsert the fuse cover Be sure to use a fuse of the same type and specification See the product specification label for details 20 Troubleshooting No Light This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps If the light effect does not operate properly refer servicing to a technician Response Suspect three potential problem areas the power supply the lamp the fuse 1 Power supply Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply 2 The lamp Replace the old lamp with a new one with the same specifications See page 7 for replacing lamps 3 The fuse Replace the fuse See page 20 for replacing the fuse No Response to DMX Response Suspect the DMX cable or connectors a controller malfunction a light effect DMX card malfunction 1 Check the DMX cable Unplug the unit change the DMX cable then reconnect to electrical power Try your DMX control again 2 Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault Does the controller operate properly with other DMX p
25. roducts If not take the controller in for repair If so take the DMX cable and the light effect to a qualified technician See next page for more problem solving 21 Problem Probable cause s Remedy No power to the fixture Check that power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in fixtures are completely dead Primary fuse blown Replace fuse Fixtures reset correctly but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller The controller is not connected Connect controller 3 pin XLR Out of the controller does not match XLR Out of the first fixture on the link i e signal is reversed Install a phase reversing cable between the controller and the first fixture on the link Fixtures reset correctly but some respond erratically or not at all to the controller Poor data quality Check data quality If much lower than 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor quality or broken cables missing termination plug or a defective fixture disturbing the link Bad data link connection Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Data link not terminated with 120 Ohm termination plug Insert termination plug in output jack of the last fixture on the link Incorrect addressing of the fixtures Check address setting One of the fixtures is defective and
26. t 1 10 flashes per second Stand alone Mode The fixtures on a data link are not connected to the controller but can execute pre set programs which can be different for every fixture To set the program to be played see the Stand alone setting menu FH Y FH M Stand alone operation can be applied to a single fixture the fixture may be set to the master slave mode or controller mode or to multiple fixture operating synchronously For synchronous operation of multiple fixtures the fixtures must all be connected on a data link and one of them is set as a master master mode and the rest as slaves slave mode The DMX address of all the slaves are assigned to ADDI and on that particular slave address only one fixture can be connected To the fixture as the master or slave see Addressing menu HUL If the master fixture resets or runs a test program all slaves will execute these acts too You can t play or edit any program on a slave if the master is switched on and connected to the master slave chain Note Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master slave operating otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly It s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug with 120 Ohm into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data link in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link From the master s control panel it is possible to c
27. test part of the ray of light must be centered Turn in addition screw B If the Hot Spot appears too bright you can weaken its intensity by moving the lamp closer to the reflector Turn in addition screw A until the light is evenly distributed If the light at the outside edge of the ray of light appears brighter as in the center the lamp is too close to the reflector In this case move the lamp away from the reflector until the light is evenly distributed and the ray of light appears bright enough Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below as they pertain to your preferred operation mode Before plugging the unit in always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power or vice versa One Genesis 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Use a 30 kg rated or stronger C clamp fastened onto the Genesis Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit Then plug the other end of the cord into a proper electric power supply socket 3 Turn on the music If F8 Audio is set then the fixture will react to the beat of the music Multiple Genesis 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Use a 30 kg rated or stronger C clamp fastened onto the Genesis Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Use a 3 p XLR cable to
28. ways connected properly to the earth Description of the device Features The Showtec Genesis 12 is a light effect with high output and great effects 1 Color wheel with 11 coloured gobos and open 1 rotating Gobo wheel with 1 glass 1 multicolor dichroic and 6 metal interchangeable gobos plus open 1 Static Gobo wheel 11 metal gobos and open DMX control via standard DMX controller 12 DMX control channels required e Strobe effect with adjustable speed 1 10 flashes sec High speed 3D 3 facet and 5 facet Prism Frost Filter Sound controlled via built in microphone Lamp MSD 200 MSD 250 or HSD 250 Fuse T3 5A 250V Overview 56 1 Mounting bracket 2 Fixation screw 3 Mirror 4 Lens 5 Display 6 Menu Select buttons Backside am 7 89 Fig 2 7 DMX signal connector OUT 8 DMX signal connector IN 9 IEC power connector Fuse Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Genesis 12 uses the MSD 200 ordercode 80904P MSD 250 2 ordercode 80926P or HSD 250 ordercode 809330 reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit Note that product versions that use other lamps may be offered in the future Check your product specification label for information Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before changing lamps The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed due to the
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