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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Phantom brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products.
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: • Showtec Phantom Wash •User manual CAUTION!
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If 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.
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 meter. •...
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 BROWN YELLOW/COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN...
Description of the device Features The Showtec Phantom is a moving-head with high output and great effects. • 1 Color-wheel with 9 colours and white • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 8 DMX-control channels required • Mechanical Dimmer/Shutter/Strobe • Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 10 flashes/sec.) •...
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Phantom uses the HTI 150 (ordercode 80922) 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.
Backside Lamp Board Fig. 4 Lamp Adjustment You can adjust the lamp’s position by turning the screws A, B, C. 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.
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 Phantom 1.
DMX Protocol 5 Channels 8-bit ( Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540°and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT).
DMX Protocol 6 Channels 8-bit ( Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540°and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT).
DMX Protocol 8 Channels 16-bit ( Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540°and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT).
Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Phantom is working Fig. 6 A. LED D. [CHOOSE] Button B. Display E. Up Button C. [ENTER] Button F. Down Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller.
Remotely controllable functions Colour-wheel The Phantom contains a colour-wheel with 9 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). Shutter/Dimmer/Strobe The dimming (0-100%) is provided by a simple mechanical shutter unit.
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 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.
- Master / slave addressing - Master 1) Press Choose, until the display shows (with actually stored address). 2) If the display shows message (with actually stores address). Select Down, the display shows Select Enter, the display shows “ , (with actually stored address). If you want to address no master or slave, don’t select 3) Only one fixture can be the master.
3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec Phantom requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
Changing the Lamp 1. Disconnect mains power supply. Loosen the 2 screws on the back of the housing. 2. Gently remove the small 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.
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Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to the fixture · Check that power is switched on One or more and cables are plugged in. fixtures are Primary fuse blown. · Replace fuse. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. ·...
Product Specification Model: Showtec Phantom Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Fuse: 3,5A / 250V Dimensions: 320x305x430mm (LxWxH) Weight: 12,52 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Set Up and Addressing: LED control panel...
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