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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Technical Specifications – Flare Jr...................30 Important: Read this manual before powering or installing the unit. Follow the safety precautions listed herein. Observe all warnings in this manual and those printed on the unit. Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    RODUCT VERVIEW Solaris Flare and Flare Jr are combination wash/strobe/blinders with up to 1000 Watts of LED RGBW brightness, instantaneous color mixing, and 1200Hz refresh rate for smooth on-camera dimming. One Solaris Flare or Flare Jr. does the job of many conventional LED fixtures, saving setup time and labor.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Flare: 96 10W RGBW Cree LEDs, divided into 2, 3, 4, 6 or 12 pixels  Flare Jr: 32 10W RGBW Cree LEDs, divided into 1, 2, or 4 pixels  Variable intensity control 0-100% in 8bit or 16bit control modes ...

  • Page 5: Setup

    Always replace with the correct fuse type. EPLACEMENT Flare and Flare Jr. use a 12A 250V slow-blow fuse (5x20mm). To replace fuse: 1. With a screwdriver turn the fuse cap counter-clockwise to remove fuse cap with fuse. 2. Replace fuse attached to fuse cap.

  • Page 6: Cable Connectors

    Pin 1 Data ( ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Dmx Serial Data Link

    IXTURE OUNTING Orientation Flare and Flare Jr. fixtures may be mounted in any position. Always make sure there is adequate room for ventilation. Do not obstruct unit’s fan or vents. Support Stand Always use a professional stand rated to support weight greater than the fixture (see technical specifications).

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    During normal operation, the Control Panel LED Display indicates DMX start address. When the DMX signal is not connected, or if the Flare is not receiving a DMX signal, the address blinks RED. Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 9: Menu Map - Flare

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  • Page 10: Menu Map - Flare Jr

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  • Page 11: Menu Function Description

    1) Press and hold <MENU> button to open the Main Menu. 2) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to find the DMX address function. 3) Press <SELECT> button to access the DMX address value change submenu. Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...
  • Page 12 10 DMX channels uses DMX 198 to 207). DMX Source – This device supports two DMX controlling modes through wired connection (DMX cable w/XLR 5- pin connector), or wireless DMX signal through wireless (Flare Jr. only). To set required DMX source, you must: 1) Press and hold <MENU>...
  • Page 13 (in this case ”1”) and wireless symbol might be blinking if the wireless connection is not set-up. Also, on the right upper corner ”NO LINK” will be displayed. Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...
  • Page 14 To break the wireless link with an individual Flare Jr.: Press and hold the button at upper right of the Flare Jr. LCD (indicated with red square below). This will break the connection with the particular Flare Jr.
  • Page 15 Control – Flare and Flare Jr. control mode selections. Flare and Flare Jr. are two fixtures in one (a strobe fixture, and a wash/blinder fixture). In each of the control modes, the fixture occupies varying numbers of DMX channels and has different control channels. To enter the Control submenu, follow these steps: 1) Press and hold <MENU>...

  • Page 16: Basic Mode

    0 - 255 0 - 100 Blue Intensity LOW Byte 0 - 255 0 - 100 White Intensity HI Byte White Intensity LOW Byte 0 - 255 0 - 100 Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 17: Strobe Modes

    Notes: 1) In RGB Strobe and RGBW Strobe modes, a feature in the Strobe FX channel allows the Flare to become a temporary wash/blinder fixture. If the Strobe FX channel is set to DMX value 5, the Strobe color channels become strobe wash/blinder color channels.

  • Page 18: Strobe-Only Mode

    This feature makes firing an effect once very easy, reducing your number of cues by half. Note: When in this mode, any change to the strobe intensity channel within DMX values 1-255 will cause the Flare to fire a single shot of either an effect or a single strobe at the intensity value selected. TROBE In this mode, the fixture can act as a generic 4-channel Strobe.

  • Page 19: Advanced Modes

    LEDs, for a total of 12 controllable segments. The more segments chosen, the more sets of RGB or RGBW will follow the Strobe Color and Strobe Control channels. Choose how many sections (PIXELS) of control after choosing color mode (RGB or RGBW). Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...
  • Page 20 Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 21: Pixel Locations - Flare

    LARE Flare consists out of 96 10W Cree LEDs which are located in 8 rows and 16 columns. In advanced controlling modes the Flare may be controlled as a wash with 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12 pixel modes.

  • Page 22: Pixel Locations - Flare Jr

    OCATIONS LARE Flare Jr. consists out of 32 10W Cree LEDs which are located in 4 rows and 8 columns. In advanced controlling modes, the Flare Jr. can be controlled as a wash in 1, 2, or 4 pixel modes.

  • Page 23: Advanced Rbgw Strobe Dmx

    MODE 4 4 pix Blue intensity 4 pix Blue intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 0 - 255 0 - 100 4 pix White intensity 4 pix White intensity Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...
  • Page 24 0 - 255 0 - 100 12 pix Green intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 12 pix Blue intensity 0 - 255 0 - 100 12 pix White intensity Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 25: Manual Function

    During the demo functions, using the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons will change the demo scenes. To exit Demo mode, press the <EXIT > button. This mode works as a stand-alone mode. Even if the Flare is turned off, and then back on, the selected demo scene will be saved. While in the Demo menu, the demonstration scene will play.
  • Page 26 Manual). Default is OFF, turn ON to activate. Upload – Upload software. Designed to cross-load software from one Flare to others in the DMX data chain. This should not be used when other fixture types are in the data chain. Use of this function will be prompted by Password.

  • Page 27: Appendix

    IMITED ARRANTY Solaris fixtures (the Product) are warranted by TMB against defective materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original sale by TMB. TMB’s warranty shall be restricted to the repair or replacement of any part that proves to be defective and for which a claim is submitted to TMB before the expiration of the applicable warranty periods.

  • Page 28: Return Procedure

    Fax: +1 818.899.8813 UK Phone: +44 (0)20.8574.9700 Fax: +44 (0)20.8574.9701 e-mail: tmb-info@tmb.com web: www.tmb.com 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT US/Canada: 1 877.TMB.DUDE (+1 877.862.3833) Toll-free UK: 0800.652.5418 International: +1 818.794.1286 e-mail: techsupport@tmb.com Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications - Flare

    DMX pin config....... pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+), pin 4 n/a, pin 5 n/a Control .................DMX-512 , Demo, Manual mode DMX Channels – Basic Mode................3,4,6,7,8 DMX Channels - Advanced Mode.......10,12,13,16,19,20,24,25,32,43,56 Power Connector ................. Input: PowerCon 20A Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications - Flare Jr

    DMX pin config....... pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+), pin 4 n/a, pin 5 n/a Control ................DMX-512, Demo, Manual mode DMX Channels – Basic Mode................3,4,6,7,8 DMX Channels - Advanced Mode........10,12,13,16,19,20,24,25,32,43,56 Power Connector ................Input: PowerCon 20A Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215...

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