LED Pixel Track V3
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1. LED Pixel Track va ORDERCODE 42200 ud Dn OP as ne LEI te 988 O f o t US 1 Rk ott cok 19 05 T UE S dd i 3 9 9 9 f ol gia Re dad SHOWELECTRONICS FOR PROFESSIONALS Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from Showtec The Showtec LED Pixel Track 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 LED Pixel Track Product Guide Warning HX eii IS ASE Orne T m OR e E ms CR E age nesses gon ese ra ease ss Description Features and OV CI2. and or visible defects or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt of the delivery Any return shipment has to be made post paid at all times Return shipments must be accompanied with a letter defining the reason for return shipment Non prepaid return shipments will be refused unless otherwise agreed in writing Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the invoice After this period complaints will not be handled anymore Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting Description of the device Features The LED Pixel Track is a LED system from Showtec e Sound controlled via built in microphone e 3 Modes Stand alone DMX controlled or Sound controlled NOTE Knowledge of DMX is required to fully utilize this unit Overview NZA MY yy wa t wr yy v y re VV v M yl o c hf z deb i IR PRAGA Ret gag ee ot WM
3. brightness over time HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the acceleration of this decline Packaged in clusters LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular optimum conditions For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest intensity life of the LEDs is significantly reduced It is estimated that a viable of 40 000 to 50 000 hours will be achieved under normal operational conditions If improving on this expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity CAUTION Keep this device away from rain and moisture Unplug mains lead before opening the housing 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 To 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 ma
4. toi ol Sud uia Mero Fide Ce ETES oo 3 rabat ah eiie TINGS FEDS St o 1 E emi LET P o o CPE CS orm co o sth o o ok LET i in OF OF cox 35 ox d cf at WF oF SF SF ot gy WF sisi 1 Safety Eye for Truss mounting 2 Total LED Pixel Track 648 LEDS 3 Mountingbracket for Truss mounting 4 Adjustment Screw Backside 00000000 000000 9 ofofofo o 2 2 9 9 2 9 4 rie nt dut 5 Mic 6 DMX signal connector OUT 7 DMX signal connector IN 8 Audio Level sensitivity 9 LCD Display 10 Menu buttons JJ EL y ps j d ds 000 dd dd 11 P Ge 9 Ub 1 19 y gt y id d E 533 4 TEE gs COSI SS Sg Bero fem tiene ond d med ta al nnd atra re ntm hn Installation Remove all packing materials from the LED Pixel Track Check that all toam and plastic padding is removed Connect all cables Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in always make sure that the power
5. Specification Model Showtec LED Pixel Track Voltage AC 230V 50Hz CE Power 115W Fuse 250V T1 5A Audio trigger Built in Mic DMX Input 3 pin XLR Male connector DMX Output 3 pin XLR Female connector Dimensions 811 x 173 x 160 mm LxWxH Weight 8 2 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Website www Showtec info Email serviceQhighlite nl 12 2011 Showtec
6. V EW M an nca en lt A ee ere 5 PONS NU eios a a de a ed SP SCT SF A BICC gt e TTE COO E E E I AB Nee ROIS A amp 5 5 Em 11 11 11 11 WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Your shipment includes e Showtec LED Pixel Track with IEC powercable 1 5m e User manual LED Expected Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in
7. erature fa 45 C must never be exceeded The relative humidity must not exceed 50 76 with an ambient temperature of 45 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 the LED Pixel Track is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used Usea clamp to mount the LED Pixel Track with the mounting bracket to the trussing system e The LED Pixel Track must never be fixed swinging freely in the room he installation must always be secured with a safety attachment e g an appropriate safety net or safety cable Whenrigging derigging or servicing the LED Pixel Track always make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbidden The LED Pixel Track can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss by a clamp Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property Connection with the mains Connect
8. extreme heat moisture or dust e 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 f device is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating e device has been exposed drastic temperature fluctuation e g after 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 e f your Showtec device fails to work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it 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 Forreplacement use fuses of same and rating only e Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase 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 0 5 meters The maximum ambient temp
9. nual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty This device contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified technicians only IMPORTANT Ihe manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device 2 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 leave any cables lying around Never cover the air vents otherwise the device will get to hot Do not insert objects into air vents Do not open the device and do not modify the device Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack Do not shake the device Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the system s life Only use device indoor avoid contact with water or other liquids Only operate the device after having familiarized with its functions Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation Always disconnect power from the mains when device is not used or before cleaning Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord Make sure that the device is not exposed to
10. re linking equipment or supplying electric power 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 electric power source 2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the fuse cover Turn the screwdriver to the left at the same time gently push a bit Turn and Push The fuse will come out Fig 3 3 Remove the broken 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 use a fuse of the same type and specification See the product specification label for details Fig 3 Troubleshooting Showtec LED Pixel Track 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 1 If the device does not operate properly unplug the device 2 Check the fuse power from the wall all cables etc 3 If all of the above appears to be O K plug the unit in again 4 If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem do not open the LED Pixel Track as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void 5 Return the device to your Showtec dealer 11 Product
11. select Sound active operation and to adjust the audio sensitivity DMX Blackout Option This function offers the user to run a chase or completely turn off the light when the Blackout button is pressed on the DMX controller Use the Mode button until the display shows Press F 5 go menu d aF Use the UP DOWN buttons fo select d or or When d an is selected the entire light output will be turned off when the blackout button is pressed When d aF is selected the fixture will run a chase when the blackout button is pressed A Factory Preset is d aF A DMX Operation Press the MODE button view the DMX address setting rnenu Select the DMxX starting address for the Pixel Drive 8 using the UP and DOWN buttons The DMX Channel functions are Channel 1 Rainbow Channel 2 Red 0 255 Channel 3 Green 0 255 Channel 4 Blue 0 255 Channel 5 Strobe 1 20HZ Channel 6 Sound active Audio sensitivity There are 8 modes of self running programs 1 240 and 1 sound active program 241 255 in Channel 6 Chase 1 1 30 Chase 2 31 60 Chase 3 61 90 Chase 4 91 120 Chase 5 121 150 Chase 6 151 180 Chase 7 181 210 Chase 8 211 240 Sound Active 241 255 The LED Pixel Track s built in controller will automatically detect the presence of a DMX signal IF a DMX signal is present the front panel LED display will blink In order to receive a DMX signal the built in controller m
12. supply matches the product specification voltage Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power or vice versa Panel Functions DMX Mode 1 512 Select DMX address Fixture Control Mode Select Mode 1 2 4 or 8 Manual RGB Color Mixing Press F S to begin Adjust Chase Fade Time from 0 100 Stand alone Mode 1 8 7 auto chase 9 sound chase Use UP and DOWN to Adjust Adjust Chase Speed from O 500 steps minute Stand alone Operation Refer to the four buttons on the front panel of the LED Pixel Track Mode F S Up Down Press the MODE button to view the Chase menu Select Chases 1 9 using the UP and DOWN buttons Chases 1 8 run according to the Fade and Speed values Chase 9 is sound active Press the F S button set the Fade and Speed values Adjust Chase Fade Time from 0 100 Adjust Chase Speed from 0 500 steps per minute Press the MODE button to view the Manual Color Mixing menu Press F S to select the color you want to adjust Use UP and DOWN to mix the RGB colors and change their values Indicates Red with value from Dark 0 to Bright 255 000 Indicates Green with value from Dark 0 to Bright 255 gt Indicates Blue with value from Dark 0 to Bright 255 Sound active Operation In Stand alone mode select Chase 9 and adjust the audio input level using the sensitivity control dial on the side panel of the LED Pixel Track In DMX mode use Channel 6 to
13. the device to the mains with the power plug Always pay attention that the right color cable is connected to the right place International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable YELLOW COPPER FASE BLACK SILVER NUL EARTH Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth E A Return Procedure A Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number RMA number Products returned without an RMA number will be refused Highlite will accept the returned goods or any responsibility Call Highlite 0031 455667723 or mail aftersaleseghighlite nl and request RMA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging Is the customer s responsibility Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Note If you are given an RMA number please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings
14. ust be attached a DMX controller by a 3 pin DMX cable and the DMX controller must be turned on To mix RGB color using DMX Channel 1 Rainbow must be off 0 When programming your own DMX sequences note that Channel 6 must be off 0 to avoid activating Sound active mode during playback The LED Pixel Track system can operate as a 48 24 12 or 6 channel DMX fixture Select DMX Mode 1 2 3orA as described on the next page DMX Modes Press the MODE button to view the DMX mode selection menu Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the DMX mode DMX Mode 1 48 channel operation Control each LED Pixel Track LED cluster separately CH CH CH CH CH CH CH 7 12 13 18 19 24 25 30 31 36 37 42 43 48 DMX Mode 2 24 channel operation Control 4 sets of 2 LED Pixel Track LED Clusters CH CH CH CH 2n boi 13 18 13 18 19 24 19 24 TTE DMX Mode 4 12 channel operation Control 2 sets of 4 LED Pixel Track LED Clusters DMX Mode 8 channel operation Control 8 LED Pixel Track LED clusters in unison CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 10 Maintenance The LED Pixel Track requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Keep connections clean Disconnect electric power and then wipe the audio connections with a damp cloth Make sure connections are thoroughly dry befo
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