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 Spectral M850 Q4 Tour • Blue/White power cable (1,5 m) •...
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• If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue the use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
Spectral M850 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 bigger than 1 meter.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour The Spectral can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss with a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious injuries and/or damage of property! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour Description of the device Features The Spectral M850 Q4 Tour is a waterproof light effect with high output and great effects. Input voltage: 100-240V, 60/50Hz • Power consumption: 100W • DMX channels: 4, 8 or 15 channels •...
11) OLED display + menu buttons Installation Remove all packing materials from the Spectral M850 Q4 Tour. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour Control Modes There are 5 modes: • Built-in programs • Color Presets • Manual Mode • Master/Slave • DMX-512 (4CH, 8CH, 15CH) One Spectral (Built-in programs, Color Presets and Manual Mode) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour Multiple Spectrals (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-pin XLR cable to connect the Spectrals and other devices.
Spectral M850 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 of 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.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour The Spectral M850 Q4 Tour can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel A) OLED display MODE button C) UP button D) DOWN button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour Main Menu Options Power Saving Mode/Full Power Mode Display lock DMX 4-channel mode DMX 8-channel mode DMX 15-channel mode Color presets Built-in programs Program speed Red LED brightness (Manual Mode) Green LED brightness (Manual Mode) Blue LED brightness (Manual Mode)
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour 2. Display lock With this menu, you can activate/deactivate a display lock. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to activate/deactivate a display lock. 03) If you choose “Yes” and the display turns OFF after 10 seconds, you will have to press and hold down one of the menu buttons (MODE, UP/DOWN) for 3 seconds.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour 7. Built-in programs With this menu, you can set the built-in programs. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the 6 built-in programs. 8. Program speed With this menu, you can set the built-in program speed.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour DMX Channels 4 channels Channel 1 – Red 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 2 – Green 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Blue 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 4 – Amber...
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Spectral M850 Q4 Tour 127-132 LEE 124 – DarkGrn 133-138 LEE 139 – PrmGrn 139-144 LEE 089 – MossGrn 145-150 LEE 122 – FernGrn 151-156 LEE 738 – JASGrn 157-162 LEE 088 – LimeGrn 163-169 LEE 100 – SprngYel 170-176 LEE 104 –...
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour 15 channels Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Fine dimmer intensity Dimmer must be open 0-255 Fine adjustment dimmer, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 3 – Red...
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Spectral M850 Q4 Tour 121-126 LEE 116 – MedBIGr 127-132 LEE 124 – DarkGrn 133-138 LEE 139 – PrmGrn 139-144 LEE 089 – MossGrn 145-150 LEE 122 – FernGrn 151-156 LEE 738 – JASGrn 157-162 LEE 088 – LimeGrn 163-169 LEE 100 –...
04) The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Spectral M850 Q4 Tour 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.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour No Response to DMX Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 01) Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 02) Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power.
Spectral M850 Q4 Tour Product Specifications Model: Showtec Spectral M850 Q4 Tour Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 60/50Hz Power consumption: 100W DMX linking: 30pcs Dimensions: 195 x 280 x 300 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 4,7 kg Operating and Programming: Signal pin OUT:...
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