Manual for LED Star Cloth Backdrop
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1. 1 x starcloth 1 x power cable 1 x controller amp 1 x user manual www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 4 Operating instructions Auto mode To access the auto mode press the UP DOWN buttons on the front of the unit to show Ruko on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the auto mode you require Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the the speed required Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting To exit out of any of the above options press the ESC button Fade mode To access the fade mode press the UP DOWN buttons on the front of the unit to show F R18 on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the the speed required Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting To exit out of any of the above options press the ESC button Sound active mode To access the sound active mode press the UP DOWN buttons on the front of the unit to show Goud on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the sound program you require Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the the sound sensitivity 00 lowest 31 highest Press the ENTER button to2. 1 4 W between pin 2 Using a cable terminator will decrease DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture the possibilities of erratic behaviour 3 pin Order code CABL90 5 pin Order code CABL89 5 pin XLR DMX connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used The diagram below details the correct cable conversion F B A 3 5 pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N C Pin 5 N C 3 pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal 5 pin XLR socket 3 pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen Pin 1 GND screen 4 5 Pin 2 Signal Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N C Pin 5 N C www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 8 WEEE notice Correct Disposal of this Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries Si with separate collection systems This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separ
3. confirm the setting To exit out of any of the above options press the ESC button Pattern mode To access pattern mode press the UP DOWN buttons on the front of the unit to show PAEE on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the brightness of LED string 1 Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting Repeat this step for LED string 2 4 Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the the flash speed required Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting To exit out of any of the above options press the ESC button Slave mode To access the slave mode press the UP DOWN buttons on the front of the unit to show Si Aw on the LED display The unit is now in slave mode Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting To exit out of any of the above options press the ESC button DMX address To change the DMX address press the UP DOWN buttons on the front of the unit to show Addr on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the address you require Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting This is also the mode that needs to be used when controlling the starcloth via DMX To exit out of any of the above options press the ESC button www prolight co uk Starclot
4. or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap E g the next unit in the chain starts at 107 DMX 512 DMX Digital Multiplex is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture 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 different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant 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 to 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 t
5. points of light yet they are much less costly than fibre optics which were used in most light curtains in the past Cloth 100 x 5mm white LEDs Fast fixx velcro tabs Low reflection fire retardant material Controller DMX channels 5 Sound active auto run and auto fade modes IEC power in socket 3 pin XLR DMX in out sockets Specifications Controller Power supply 100 240V 50 60Hz Specifications Controller Fuse T1A 250V Power supply 100 240V 50 60Hz Dimensions 55 x 205 x 145mm Fuse T1A 250V Dimensions 55 x 205 x 145mm 205mm EQUINOX 145 mm WHITE STARCLOTH O O O O CONTROLLER ESC ENTER UP DOWN O FUNCTION mic 9 55mm o OUTPUT TO DMX OUT DMXIN STARCLOTH www prolight co uk EQUINOX www prolight co uk E ke OFF POWER SUPPLY 100 250V 50 60Hz FUSE T1A 2501 Starcloth Systems User Manual 3 Technical specifications EQUINOX www prolight co uk 01 LED display 07 Power indicator 02 Esc button 08 Power in socket 03 Enter button 09 Fuse T1A 250V 04 Up button 10 Earth point 05 Down button 11 On off switch 06 Signal indicator 12 Function knob Rotate to scroll through menu Press to enter or press and hold to exit 13 Microphone 14 DMX out 15 DMX in 16 Output to starcloth In the box
6. ate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal C f www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 9 www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 10 www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 11 www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 12
7. di Starcloth Systems User Manual Order codes DJ Skirt STARO4 3 x 2m Starcloth STARO5 WARNING Safety advice FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation e Should there be any damage consult your dealer and do not use the equipment To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty CAUTION KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM RAIN MOISTURE AND LIQUIDS CAUTION TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit e Do not open the equipment and do not modify the unit Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack e Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the system s life Only
8. h Systems User Manual 5 Operating instructions Software version To view the software version of the controller use the UP DOWN buttons on the front of the unit to show HEr on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and the version will be displayed in the format H To exit out of any of the above options press the ESC button Static mode To access the static mode press the UP DOWN buttons on the front of the unit to show BERE on the LED display Now press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the static mode you require between S000 S015 Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting To exit out of any of the above options press the ESC button 5 channel mode LED group 1 blackout 21 LED group 1 flash speed 231 255 255 LED group 1 full on LED group 2 blackout 21 LED group 2 flash speed EE 255 LED group 2 full on 020 20 LED group 3 blackout 21 230 LED group 3 flash speed 231 255 LED group 3 full on LED group 4 blackout 21 FE LED group 4 flash speed a 255 LED group 4 full on 10 100 100 All channels flash at speed set above 101 255 All channels full on www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 6 DMX setup Setting the DMX address The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller Each fixture requires a start address from 1 511 A fixture requiring one
9. n must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WARRANTY One year from date of purchase If this equipment is operated in any other way than those described in this manual the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void Incorrect operation may lead to danger e g short circuit burns and electric shocks etc Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and or property www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 2 Product overview amp technical specifications Starcloth Systems DJ Skirt Starcloth System A very clever solution to a common problem The DJ Skirt is made for the 122cm deck stand system to hide all your wiring and add a professional image to your set up Cloth 50 x 5mm white LEDs Fast fixx velcro tabs Low reflection fire retardant material Fits neatly onto most 122cm stands Frontal support bar to support the cloth Controller DMX channels 5 Sound active auto run and auto fade modes IEC power in socket 3 pin XLR DMX in out sockets 3 x 2m Starcloth System Now any mobile DJ or group can hang a professional looking chasing light backdrop behind their booth or stage area thanks to the new Starcloth This 3 x 2m black curtain with 100 LEDs flash and flicker to the beat of the music As its illumination source is LED it produces extremely sharp
10. o address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain DATA cable DMX cable requirements for DMX operation This fixture can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The DMX address is set on the back of the unit Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input output see image below Further DMX cables can be purchased from all good sound and lighting suppliers or Pro Light Concepts dealers Please quote CABL10 2m CABL11 5m CABL12 10m Note DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split www prolight co uk Starcloth Systems User Manual 7 DMX setup Notice Be sure to follow the diagrams below when making your own cables Do not connect the cables shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLRs outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour common DMX 512 out DMX 512 in 3 pin XLR 3 pin XLR KEN ED NR DN RE dan XLR MALE SOCKET XLR FEMALE SOCKET XLR Pin Configuration 2 cold 1 ground 1 ground 2 cold Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Negative 3Hot 3Hot Pin 3 Postive Special note Line termination When longer runs of cable are used Termination reduces signal transmission you may need to use a terminator on problems and interference It is always the last unit to avoid erratic behaviour advisable to connect a DMX terminal _ resistance 120 Ohm
11. use the equipment indoors Do not expose to flammable sources liquids or gases Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning Only handle the power cable by the plug Never pull out the plug by pulling the power cable Make sure that the available mains supply voltage is between 100 250V AC 50 60Hz Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately and have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again OPERATING DETERMINATIONS If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not connect power or switch it on immediately The arising condensation might damage the equipment Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature If your product fails to function correctly stop use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Pro Light dealer for service Only use fuses of same type and rating To clean the cloth disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid The cloth will require monthly cleaning Do not use alcohol or solvents Connections and LEDs must be kept clean and dry at all times Repairs servicing and power connectio
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