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 NanoQ 12 Q4 • Schuko to Pro power connector power cable (1,5 m) •...
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The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. 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.
NanoQ 12 Q4 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. ●...
NanoQ 12 Q4 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 PHASE BLUE BLACK SILVER...
NanoQ 12 Q4 Description of the device Features The Showtec NanoQ 12 Q4 is a high power parcan with zoom function. Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 60/50Hz • Power consumption: 150W • Light output @ 2 m: 14300 lux • LED Quantity: 12 x 4-in-1 10W RGBW LEDs •...
NanoQ 12 Q4 Backside Fig. 02 04) Mode button 05) Setup button 06) Up button 07) Down button 08) 5-pin DMX signal connector IN 09) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 10) Pro power connector 100-240V IN 11) LCD display 12) 5-pin DMX signal connector OUT 13) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT 14) Pro power connector 100-240V OUT NOTE: Knowledge of DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.
NanoQ 12 Q4 Control Modes There are 6 modes: Auto run program Built-in programs Manual mode Sound-controlled mode Master / Slave DMX-512 (6CH, 10CH or 14CH) One NanoQ 12 Q4 (Auto run program, Built-in programs and Sound-controlled mode) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141).
NanoQ 12 Q4 Multiple NanoQ 12 Q4s (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. 04) Use a 3-pin/5-pin XLR cable to connect the NanoQ 12 Q4 and other devices.
NanoQ 12 Q4 Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master / slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
NanoQ 12 Q4 The NanoQ 12 Q4 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand- alone mode. Control Panel LCD Display MODE button SETUP Button UP Button DOWN Button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
NanoQ 12 Q4 Main Menu Options Auto run mode Built-in programs Manual mode Sound-controlled mode DMX-512 mode Master/Slave mode Settings System information 1. Auto run mode With this menu you can activate the auto run program. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) The device will now run all the built-in programs in a sequence.
NanoQ 12 Q4 3. Manual mode With this menu you can set the device’s static colors. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 3 options: Dimmer settings Zoom settings Backlight dimmer settings...
NanoQ 12 Q4 5. DMX-512 mode With this menu you can adjust the device’s DMX settings. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set the device’s DMX starting address. The adjustment range is between 04) Press the SETUP button to proceed to DMX channel mode settings.
NanoQ 12 Q4 7.3. Dimming curves , press the SETUP button to open the submenu. 01) When the display shows 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 4 dimming curves: Linear, Square, Inverted square and S-curve: 7.4. Dimming mode , press the SETUP button to open the submenu.
NanoQ 12 Q4 DMX Channels 6 Channels Channel 1 – Dimmer 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 2 – Red Dimmer intensity Dimmer must be open 0-255 Red from 0 – 100% Channel 3 – Green Dimmer intensity Dimmer must be open 0-255 Green from 0 –...
NanoQ 12 Q4 Channel 9 – Backlight Dimmer must be open 0-255 Green from 0 – 100% Channel 10 – Backlight Dimmer must be open 0-255 Blue from 0 – 100% 14 Channels Channel 1 – Dimmer 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 2 –...
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NanoQ 12 Q4 Channel 4 – Green Dimmer intensity CH2 must be set between 0-10 0-255 Green from 0 – 100% Channel 5 – Blue Dimmer intensity CH2 must be set between 0-10 0-255 Blue from 0 – 100% Channel 6 – White Dimmer intensity CH2 must be set between 0-10 0-255 White from 0 –...
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NanoQ 12 Q4 242-248 Cold White 249-255 Open White Channel 11 – Backlight CH9 must be open and CH10 must be set between 0-10 0-255 Red from 0 – 100% Channel 12 – Backlight CH9 must be open and CH10 must be set between 0-10 0-255 Green from 0 –...
NanoQ 12 Q4 Maintenance The Showtec NanoQ 12 Q4 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. Wipe the front glass panel clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
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Check that power is switched on and fixtures do not cables are plugged in. function at all. Internal fuse blown. ● Return the device to your Showtec dealer Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. ● Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin/5-pin XLR Out of the controller ●...
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