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MANUAL
ENGLISH
Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour
Ordercode: 41302
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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  • Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Ordercode: 41302 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Table of contents Warning ....................................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 2 Operating Determinations ............................4 Rigging .................................... 4 Connection with the mains............................5 Return Procedure ................................5 Claims ....................................5 Description of the device ..............................6 Overview ..................................
  • Page 3: Warning

    Your shipment includes: ● Showtec Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour with Powercon powercable 1,5m ● 2 brackets for truss mounting with quick locks ●...
  • Page 4 For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.  The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device.
  • Page 5: Operating Determinations

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour 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.
  • Page 6: Connection With The Mains

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour 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...
  • Page 7: Description Of The Device

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Description of the device Features The Showtec Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour is a compact and powerful fixture for both indoor and outdoor use. ● LED Quantity: 18x 4-in-1 8 Watt RGBW LEDs ● 3 DMX Modes: 3, 6 or 72 Channels ●...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Overview Fig. 01 01) Quicklock Mounting bracket 02) Quicklock Mounting bracket with inclination Screw 18x 4-in-1 8 Watt RGBW LEDs 04) LCD Display + Mode, SETUP, UP, DOWN Buttons 05) DMX signal connector (IN) 3-pin...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Installation Remove all packing materials from the Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
  • Page 10: Multiple Pixel Bars (Dmx Control)

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Multiple Pixel Bars (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.
  • Page 11: Fixture Linking

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour 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.
  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Control Panel LCD Display Mode button Setup Button Up Button Down Button Fig. 04 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.
  • Page 13: Menu Overview

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Menu Overview Ordercode: 41302...
  • Page 14: Main Menu Options

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Main Menu Options DMX address Master-Slave Manual Color Sound-controlled Temperature Built-in Programs Auto run 1. DMX Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open this menu.
  • Page 15: Sound-Controlled

    01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the SETUP button to open this menu and set the sensitivity of the Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour. 03) Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the required sensitvity from 04) Turn on the music and the Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour will react to the beat of the music 5.
  • Page 16: Auto Run Mode

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour 06) Press the SETUP button to open menu . In menu , you can switch between the Flash frequency and the Program Running Speed by pressing the SETUP button. 07) Use the UP/DOWN buttons to change the values.
  • Page 17: Dmx Channels

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour DMX Channels 3 Channels Channel 1 – Built-in Programs 1-12 Program 01 13-25 Program 02 26-38 Program 03 39-51 Program 04 52-64 Program 05 65-77 Program 06 78-90 Program 07 91-103 Program 08 104-116 Program 09...
  • Page 18: Channels

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Channel 6 – Shutter / Strobe (CH1, CH2, CH3,CH4 or CH5 must be set between 1-255 Open 1-255 Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-20 flashes/sec.) 72 Channels Channel 1 – Red Dimmer intensity 0-255 Red from 0 –...
  • Page 19 Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Channel 18 – Green Dimmer intensity 0-255 Green from 0 – 100% Channel 19 – Blue Dimmer intensity 0-255 Blue from 0 – 100% Channel 20 – White Dimmer intensity 0-255 White from 0 – 100% Channel 21 –...
  • Page 20 Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Channel 38 – Green Dimmer intensity 0-255 Green from 0 – 100% Channel 39 – Blue Dimmer intensity 0-255 Blue from 0 – 100% Channel 40 – White Dimmer intensity 0-255 White from 0 – 100% Channel 41 –...
  • Page 21 Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Channel 57 – Red Dimmer intensity 0-255 Blue from 0 – 100% Channel 58 – Green Dimmer intensity 0-255 White from 0 – 100% Channel 59 – Green Dimmer intensity 0-255 Red from 0 – 100% Channel 60 –...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Maintenance The Showtec Pixel Bar 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.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LEDs. Return the Pixel Bar to your Showtec dealer. 03) The internal fuse. Return the Cameleon Bar to your Showtec dealer. 04) If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
  • Page 24 Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy One or more No power to the fixture. ● Check that power is switched on and fixtures are cables are plugged in. completely dead. Internal fuse blown. ● Return the device to your Showtec...
  • Page 25: Product Specification

    Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Product Specification Model: Showtec Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Drive current: 450mA Continuous Power: 295W max @FO (full output) Dimensions: 1040 x 90 x 144 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 7,36 kg Operation and Programming...
  • Page 26 Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Dimensions Ordercode: 41302...
  • Page 27 Pixel Bar 18 Q4 Tour Ordercode: 41302...
  • Page 28 ©2014 Showtec...

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