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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Dreamer 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.
Showtec Showtec Dreamer Product Guide ™ Warning.................…...……………..…………………………….………… Safety-instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Operating Determinations.…………………………………………………………………………………………... Rigging.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Description................…...………………………………………….……….. Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….…………… Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...………………. Installation................…...……………………………………………………. Installing the Lamp ............…………………………………………………….…….. Lamp Adjustment.…............………………………………………..………………… Set Up and Operation............................One Dreamer ................………………………………………………….. Multiple Dreamer................…………………………………………….. DMX-Protocol…...........………………………………………………………………………. Control Panel….....……........……………………………………………………………….. Control Mode........……………………………………………………………………………… addressing........………………………………………………………………………………. Stand – alone mode........………………………………………………………………………….
WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! 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.
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.
Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. Do not attempt the installation yourself ! Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! Procedure: If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Dreamer is a light effect with high output and great effects. • 1 Color-wheel with coloured glass • 1 Prism-wheel with 4 glass and 1 metal gobo • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 5 DMX-control channels required •...
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Dreamer uses the MSD 200 (ordercode 80904P), MSD 250/2 (ordercode 80926P) or HSD 250 (ordercode 80933O) 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.
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 can be used, differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, it can be necessary to readjust the position.
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 Dreamer 1.
Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Dreamer is working Fig. 6 A. LED D. [MODE] 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.
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”...
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Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address or address a fixture as a master/slave. - DMX addressing 1) Press , until the display shows 2) Press to confirm, the display will show (with actually stored address). And press to select the required address , press to confirm.
- Music trigger The Dreamer enables the sound control of the running programs via the built-in microphone. Press until the display show s If the display shows (with actually stored address). Press , the display shows Press to music trigger. The display shows , (with actually stored address ).
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 Dreamer requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
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.
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Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to the fixture ·Check that power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in. fixtures are Primary fuse blown. ·Replace fuse. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. ·Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin XLR Out of the controller ·Install a phase reversing cable...
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