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MANUAL
ENGLISH
Galactic RGB 720
V1
Ordercode: 51340
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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  • Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Galactic RGB 720 Ordercode: 51340 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Galactic RGB 720 Table of contents Warning ....................................2 Unpacking Instructions ..............................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 3 Operating Determinations ............................4 Laser safety for a Class 4 Laser Product ........................5 Rigging .................................... 6 Connection with the mains............................7 Return Procedure ................................8 Claims ....................................
  • Page 3: Warning

    Galactic RGB 720 Warning 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Galactic RGB 720 Safety Instructions Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: ● be qualified ● follow the instructions of this manual Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.
  • Page 5: Operating Determinations

     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.
  • Page 6: Laser Safety For A Class 4 Laser Product

    Galactic RGB 720 Laser safety for a Class 4 Laser Product This product is a Class 4 laser with 720 mW visible output. Class 4 is the highest and most dangerous class of laser, including all lasers that exceed the Class 3B AEL.
  • Page 7: Rigging

    Galactic RGB 720 There are no user serviceable parts inside. Tampering or removing warranty seals will void your products limited warranty. Combo label with the Product Model Number, Serial Number, Date of Manufacturing, Laser Light Warning Label, Warranty Void Label and Interlocked Housing Label...
  • Page 8: Connection With The Mains

    Galactic RGB 720 The Galactic can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss with a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property ! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.
  • Page 9: Return Procedure

    Galactic RGB 720 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.
  • Page 10: Description Of The Device

    Galactic RGB 720 Description of the device Features The Showtec Galactic RGB 720 is a laser effect with high output and great effects. ● Power Input: AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz ● Power Consumption: 13 Watt ● Beam Diameter <20mm at aperture ●...
  • Page 11: Backside

    Galactic RGB 720 Backside Fig. 02 04) Cooling Fan 05) Lock On/Off 06) Zoom 07) ILDA Input 08) ILDA Through 09) MENU 10) Remote Control 11) Built-in Microphone 12) Slot for SD Card with Lasershows 13) LCD Display 14) 3-pin DMX signal connector (OUT)
  • Page 12 Galactic RGB 720 The Interlock plug/remote plug and safety keys are included in the box. The interlock is the “included-in-the-box” successor for the optional remote interlock (51316) They should be kept with the Galactic laser !!! The following safety precautions should be followed: ●...
  • Page 13: Control Modes

    Galactic RGB 720 Control Modes There are 5 modes: ILD SD Card Built-in visual effects Sound-controlled Master/Slave DMX-512 One Galactic ILD SD Card (visual laser show) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation.
  • Page 14: Multiple Galactics (Dmx Control)

    Galactic RGB 720 Multiple Galactics (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 15: Fixture Linking

    Galactic RGB 720 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 16: Control Panel

    Galactic RGB 720 Control Panel Press and turn the control to navigate through the menus. Fig. 05 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. (When you select the DMX address and save it, the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time.)
  • Page 17: System Setup

    Galactic RGB 720 System Setup Language Settings 01) At start-up, while the starting screen is still on the display, press and hold down the MENU control for 2 seconds (do not turn the control). 02) Choose your preferred language by turning the MENU control to the left or right.
  • Page 18: Operations

    Galactic RGB 720 Operations Main Menu There are 3 available modes: Mode Setting Sensitivity 01) At start-up, once the calibration process has been completed and the device entered the currently active mode, press the MENU control and hold it down for 2 seconds (do not turn the control).
  • Page 19: Sensitivity

    Galactic RGB 720 3. Sensitivity 01) While in the main menu, choose Sensitivity by turning and then pressing the MENU control. 02) Now, by turning the MENU control, you are able to adjust the device’s sensitivity to the background music, which has immediate influence upon the behaviour of the device, while in Sound Active mode.
  • Page 20: Control Modes

    Galactic RGB 720 Control Modes 01) While in the main menu, turn the MENU control and select MODE. 02) Press the MENU control to enter the control modes menu. The following screen will pop up: There are 5 control modes to choose from. Those are:...
  • Page 21 Galactic RGB 720 03) The following screen will pop up: 04) Turn the MENU control to the left or right to, respectively, decrease or increase the number of the display repetitions of your chosen .ild file. A maximum of 15 repetitions is available.
  • Page 22: Prg Ild List

    Galactic RGB 720 B. PRG ILD List Note: PRG ILD List mode will function only if the included SD card has been inserted into the SD slot on the rear panel. In PRG ILD List mode you can playback the lists which you saved, while in ILD mode.
  • Page 23: Built-In Show

    Galactic RGB 720 05) To toggle between the other available folders on the SD card, turn the MENU control until the following screen appears on the display: 06) Press the MENU control once. 07) If needed, repeat the steps 1-6 as many times as you wish.
  • Page 24: Dmx Mode

    Galactic RGB 720 D. DMX mode 01) Turn the MENU control to the left or right to determine the device’s current active DMX address Adjustment range = 001-512. 02) Once the address has been determined, press and hold down the MENU control for 2 seconds to go back to the main menu.
  • Page 25: Dmx Channels

    Galactic RGB 720 DMX Channels 24 Channels Channel 1 – Control Modes Only when CH1 is set between 201-240, CH2-CH24 will function. Laser OFF 1-40 ILD show on SD Card 41-80 Sound-controlled ILD show on SD Card 81-100 PRG show on SD Card...
  • Page 26 Galactic RGB 720 Channel 7 – Horizontal Movement, Primary Pattern 0-63 Manual adjustment 64-95 Effect 1 96-127 Effect 2 128-159 Effect 3 160-191 Effect 4 192-223 Effect 5 224-255 Effect 6 Channel 8 – Vertical Movement, Primary Pattern 0-63 Manual adjustment...
  • Page 27 Galactic RGB 720 Channel 13 – Color Adjustment, Primary Pattern Primary colors 8-15 16-23 Green 24-31 Yellow 32-39 Blue 40-47 Purple 48-55 Cyan 56-63 White 64-127 Progressive color change, from slow to fast 128-191 Color-by-color change, from slow to fast...
  • Page 28 Galactic RGB 720 Channel 18 – Horizontal Movement, Secondary Pattern 0-63 Manual adjustment 64-95 Effect 1 96-127 Effect 2 128-159 Effect 3 160-191 Effect 4 192-223 Effect 5 224-255 Effect 6 Channel 19 – Vertical Movement, Secondary Pattern 0-63 Manual adjustment...
  • Page 29: Patterns

    Galactic RGB 720 Patterns Ordercode: 51340...
  • Page 30: Ild And Prg Folders And Files On The Sd Card

    Galactic RGB 720 ILD and PRG folders and files on the SD Card Firework Wave MINGO.ild 3D.PRG Firework.PRG 2wave.ild mouse.ild 3_cube.ild fwbang.ild circle_w.ild OSTRIH.ild maze.ild SPKG.ild dot_wave.ild PeaceDo.ild molecule.ild SWIRL.ild d_wave.ild Pelican.ild mystify.ild free.ild RHINO.ild Music PLASMA.ild m_wave.ild starabit.ild SPIND.ild ANI055.ild...
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Galactic RGB 720 Maintenance The Showtec Galactic 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 32: Troubleshooting

    Response: Suspect three potential problem areas as: the power supply, the laser, the fuse. 01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The laser. Return the Galactic to your Showtec dealer. 03) The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 30 for replacing the fuse.
  • Page 33 Galactic RGB 720 Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy One or more No power to the fixture. ● Check that power is switched on and fixtures do not cables are plugged in. function at all Primary fuse blown.. ● Replace fuse. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected.
  • Page 34: Product Specification

    Galactic RGB 720 Product Specification Model: Showtec Galactic RGB 720 Input Voltage: AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz Continuous Power: Fuse 1.6AL/250V Dimensions: 315 x 282 x 155 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 4 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
  • Page 35: Dimensions

    Galactic RGB 720 Dimensions Ordercode: 51340...
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