Genesis Scan EHJ-250
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1. Genesis Scan EHJ 250 ORDERCODE 40010 Congratulations You have bought a great innovative product from Showtec The Showtec Genesis Scan 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 Scan EHJ Product Guide Warning A oe aero so rad ee ie es 9 roe ad pane nese Safety instructions Cd ii OPEIKOINO DS ISA SANS a be ko eoo nkla dan kam kae kO ENEO Eo aks ele AIO ER TT FFTRRTFTTTTTTTETT Mp TTT7T7 7 OHE Description Features and o venas A n eae saere se M FT FFTFTTTTTTTTTTTrT Installation Installing the Lamp Lamp Adjustment o l Teo a 10 M IL 0 1110 D RE TRTETTTTTTTETTTTETTTTTTTTTT TTT tenn Da SRE 14 kiksviceo crise ce AAA AA p E FTZ2. secured with a safety attachment e g an appropriate safety net or safety cable e 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 fo 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 International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable PIR o BROWN RED YELLOW COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK sver NULO D VELLOW GREEN GREEN GREEN EARTH Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth Description of the device Features The Showtec Genesis Scan EHJ 250 is a light effect with high output and great effects e Standalone mode e Digital menu system e Compact lightweight housing e Color wheel with coloured glass e DMX confrol via standard DMX controller e 7 DMX control channels required e Sound controlled via built in microphone e Lamp EHJ 250 ordercode 80503 e Fuse TSA 250V e Lamp included Overview 3 Fig 1 1 Mounting bracket 2 Fixation screw 3 Mirror Backside gt MI Genesis Series Fig 2 4 Audio Sensitivity 5 DMX signal connector IN 6 ON OFF 7 DMX signal connector OUT 8 IEC power connector Fuse Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Genesis Scan uses th
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4. OO AS 1 on a data link and connected to the controller The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller When you select the DMX address and save if the controller will disolay 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 Scan will respond to the controller Please note when you use the controller the unit has 7 channels When using multiple Genesis Scan s make sure you set the DMX addresses right Therefore the DMX address of the first Genesis Scan should be 1 A001 the DMX address of the second Genesis Scan should be 1 7 8 A008 the DMX address of the third Genesis Scan should be 8 7 15 A015 etc Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each Genesis Scan correctly If two or more Genesis Scan s are addressed similarly they will work similarly For address settings please refer to the instructions under Addressing menu A Controlling After having addressed all Genesis Scan fixtures you may now start operating these via your lighting controller Note After switching on the Genesis Scan 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 no
5. address AL ILI Fo l press 4 to confirm nnn LILi A Ww AS 1 LLC HS Li LILI ASS LI LI LI LILI m o L o LA 3 Press the chosen address is shown on the display Operating options These options allow you to modify the Genesis Scan s operating behavior Press to select the desired option Press Y to cancel the desired option and press to set the value To return to the menu press m i Li Li LE LC LC LE LE c Please refer to chapter DMX Protocol for a detailed description mA No function H2 H No function Pac Reset function This option enables the Genesis scan to index all effects function and return to their standard positions Press until the ose shows IM or Da Da If the display shows F I n t with actually stored address Press Vv the display shows Par li Press 4 to run a reset The option enables the Genesis Scan to index all effects functions and return to their standard positions the display shows PASS with actually stored address If you want address no reset don t select Pu Y Music trigger The Genesis Scan enables the sound control of the running programs via the built in microphone Press A until the display show s Pi or ba If the display shows nu n with actually stored address Press v the display shows I Press 4 to music trigger The display shows JJ with actually stored address If you want address no music trigger don t
6. at the device is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust Make sure that the avallable voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time If the lens is obviously damaged it has to be replaced So that its functions are not impaired due to cracks or deep scratches If device Is dropped or struck disconnect mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch if on immediately The arising condensation water might damage your device Leave the device switched off until if has reached room temperature If your Showtec device fails fo work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely oreferably in the original packing material and return if to your Showtec dealer for service For adult use only The device must be installed out of the reach of children Never leave the unit running unattended For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only Allow time to cool down before replacing lamp This device falls under protection class Therefore if is essential to connect the yellow green conductor fo earth 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 defec
7. 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 C only the Hot Spot the brightest part of the ray of light must be centered Turn in addition screw A 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 Scan 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Use a 30 kg rated or stronger C clamp fastened onto the Genesis Scan Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Plug one end of the electric mains power cor
8. d 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 P4 Audio is set then the fixture will react to the beat of the music Multiple Genesis Scan 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Use a 30 kg rated or stronger C clamp fastened onto the Genesis Scan Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Use a 3 p XLR cable to connect the Genesis Scan s and other devices The pins l Earth 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Link the units as shown in figure 5 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 Only one fixture can be the master The slave devices must have the same DMX address as the master Multiple Genesis Scan Set Up DMX Set up 1200 CH pu H 1200 gt C H Master Slave Fig 5 Note Link cables and dip switches before connecting electric power DMX Protocol Channel 1 Horizontal movement Pan Push the slider up in order fo move head horizontally PAN Gradual head adjustment from one end of the sl
9. e EHJ 250 ordercode 80503 bulb 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 if is damaged or deformed due to the 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 4 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 lamp socket You can adjust the distance between the lamp and the lens screws A B C on the back 5 Put the metal housing back and fasten the screws snugly Genesis Serie s Fig 3 Backside Lamp Board Adjust lamp position by turning screws A B and C OE Fig 4 Lamp Adjustment You can adjust the lamp s position by turning the screws C 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
10. ever 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 Never lift the fixture by holding if 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 info air vents Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack 2 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 operation 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 Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases Always replace the lamp when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Always keep case closed while operating Always allow free air soace of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation 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 Make sure th
11. f wearing 4 The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue The Showtec Genesis Scan 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 4 screws on the back of the housing 2 Gently remove the metal housing 3 Follow directions for installing a new lamp page 6 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
12. ider to the other 0 255 128 center The mirror can be turned by 180 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 2 Vertical movement Tilt Push the slider up in order to move head vertically TILT Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The mirror can be turned by 90 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 3 Shutter Strobe 08 Blackout 9 60 Slow open to full open o o SSS y pe p a 1 o a a o Open Channel 4 Rotating Gobo wheel 167 176 Shaking from slow to fast Gobo 4 Channel 5 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 223 255 the color wheel rotates continuously the so called Rainbow effect 09 Open White 4 64 W 4 84 Cyan Channel 6 Rotating Gobo wheel 0 127 Clockwise Gobowheel rotation step by step 128 189 Clockwise Gobowheel rotation from fast to slow 190 193 194 255 Counter clockwise Gobowheel rotation from slow to fast Channel 7 Pan Tilt Speed 0 255 Pan Tilt controllable speed with decreasing Control Panel When the indicator light is on means the Genesis Scan is working A B Control board apay A LED D MODE Button B Disolay E Up Button C ENTER Button F Down Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed H
13. mission on the data link 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 make a reset and also use many functions for setting purposes The main menu of the control panel is accessed by pressing the Mode button press this one until the display shows HLL with actually stored address Browse the menu by pressing Vv or A buttons the display will show Press e if YOU wish to select one of them The functions are described in the following sections and the function hierarchy is shown below c 3 O O 3 un O C 3 D Version 101 Display the version of the fixture Reset Make an internal check Function 1 No function Function 2 No function Function 3 Reset Function 4 Run programs via the built in microphone Function 5 Run a built in program Function 6 No function Function 7 No function Function 8 Invert display direction Pass Confirm information Address 001 Display the DMX address of the fixture from A001 to A511 No Don t select the present function Yes Select the present function 12 Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address or address a fixture as a master slave Oa DMX addressing 1 Press A until the display shows ALL _ 2 Press 4 to confirm the display will show PHSS with actually stored address And press A and V to select the required
14. nd DMX remote ON OFF Electro mechanical effects Color wheel with variable rotation soeed Rotating Gobo wheel 8 gobos 2 glass gobo and 6 metal gobo Colorwheel 8 Single colours 2 Bi colours open DMxX control via standard DMX controller Sound controlled via built in microphone Gobos Gobo diameter metal or glass 28 mm Maximum image diameter 22 mm Glass gobo heat resistant and intensify glass dichroic glas coating Max ambient temperature ta 55 C Max housing temperature ts 80 C Cooling 1 axial fan in the projector Motor 3 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 produced Please check the specification label on your product Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice CE Website www Showtec info Email service highlite nl 18 2008 Showtec
15. ntroller operate properly with other DMX products If not take the controller in for repair If so take the DMX cable and the light effectto a qualified technician See next page for more problem solving 16 Probable cause s One or more No power to the fixture Check that power is switched on fixtures are and cables are plugged in completely dead Fixtures reset correctly but all 3 pin XLR Out of the controller Install a phase reversing cable resoond does not match XLR Out of the first between the controller and the first erratically or not fixture on the link i e signal is fixture on the link at all to the reversed controller Check data quality If much lower than 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor Poor data quality quality or broken cables missing termination plug or a defective fixture disturbing the link Insoect connections and cables Bad data link connection Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Data link not terminated with 120 Insert termination plug in output jack Fixtures reset Ohm termination plug of the last fixture on the link SSO t addressing of the fixt Check add Hi some respond ncorrect addressing of the fixtures eck a ress setting Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation Is regained unplug One of the fixtures is defective and both connectors and connect them disturos data transmission on the directly
16. re 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 To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation if 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 N
17. select 13 JS pe Playing program This function allows you to run a built in program Press A until the display shows ron or Pao If the display shows Fan with actually stored address Press Vv the display shows Fe Press to play the program the display shows 22 with actually stored address If you want address no playing program don t select PE HH H No function uU No function FEA Display reverse With this function you can adjust the display by 180 Press A until the display shows PE n or Po 4 If the display shows PE n with actually stored address Press v the display shows ad kam Press to play the program The display shows 5 with actually stored address If you want address no playing program don t select Z 14 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 o
18. t connected with the input of the Genesis Scan The controller is switched off or defective the cable or connector is detective 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 11 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 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 the master and the rest slaves The DMX address of all the slaves are assigned to ULI and on that particular slave address only one fixture can be connected To the fixture as the master or slave see Addressing menu HULI 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 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 fo ensure proper trans
19. tive Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase Avoid looking directly into the light source meant especially for epileptics CAUTION EYEDAMAGES 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 ta must never 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 3 Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging frussing and all other safety Issues Do not attempt the installation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an aufhorized dealer Procedure e lf the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional frussing 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
20. to do SO 1 Unplug the unit from electric 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 if 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 15 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 6 for replacing lamps 3 The fuse Replace the fuse See page 15 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 co
21. together link Have the defective fixture serviced By a qualified technician Install a phase reversing cable erratically or not at all to the controller 3 pin XLR Out on the fixtures does between the fixtures or swap pin 2 not match pins 2 and 3 reversed 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 and the problem persists the fixture is resetting the effect The power supply settings do not Disconnect fixture Check settings No light match local AC voltage and and correct if necessary frequency Allow fixture to cool Lamp cuts out Fixture is too hot Clean fan intermittently Make sure air vents at control panel and front lens are not blocked Turn up the air conditioning The power supply settings do not Disconnect fixture Check settings match local AC voltage and and correct if necessary frequency 17 Product Specification Model Showtec Genesis Scan Voltage 240V 50Hz CE Fuse 5A 250V Dimensions 660x330x340mm LxWxH Weight 11 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT pin 1 earth pin 2 pin 3 Set Up and Addressing LED control panel DMX Channels 7 Signal input 3 pin XLR male Signal output 3 pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models GE EHJ 250 24V 250W 50 hr 3400K 9000Lumen ordercode 80503 Control Automatic a
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