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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Mini Max LED RGB 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 Mini Max LED RGB Product Guide ™ Warning.................…...……………..…………………………….………..….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Operating Determinations.…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Rigging.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Description................…...………………………………………….………..…. Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….……………… Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….……………… Installation................…...…………………………………….………………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………………………… Fixture Linking..............……..………………………………………..……………….. Data Cabling..............……..……………………………………………..………….. One Mini Max LED RGB..............…………………………………………………. Multiple Mini Maxs LED RGB...............……………………………………………… Menu Overview................…………………………………………….……...
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 have 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.
Mounting a clamp to the underside of the MiniMax moving head 1. Bolt a clamp to the included bracket with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and locknut, or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer, through the 13 mm hole in the bracket. 2.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Mini Max LED RGB is a LED moving-head with high output and great effects. • 36x 1W LEDs (12x Red, 12x Green, 12x Blue) • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 11 DMX-control channels required •...
Backside Fig. 2 DMX signal connector (IN) Powercable 5) ON/OFF DMX signal connector (OUT) Installation Remove all packing materials from the Mini Max LED RGB. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
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. 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.
Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase DAP Audio certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the 12 main menus: DMX 512 Address Mode menu Built-in Programs Auto Speed Pan menu Tilt menu Pan/Tilt Channel Flop menu Test menu Display menu Reset menu. 16-bit menu Time menu DMX 512 Address When you press SET in menu DMX 512 address to set the DMX address.
Pan menu Pan reverse Tilt menu Tilt Tilt reverse Pan/Tilt Channel Flop menu Standard Reverse Test menu Check all channels Check Pan Check Tilt Check Red Check Green Check Blue Display menu Display normal Display reverse Reset menu Reset device 16-bit menu 16-bit On 16-bit Off...
DMX Protocol Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT).
The MiniMax can be operated with a controller in DMX, Sound Active or without the controller in Stand- alone Mode. Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the MiniMax is working. Fig. 5 A. LED D. Down Button B.
Channel Settings Maintenance The Showtec Mini Max LED RGB 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. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Response: Suspect two potential problem areas: the power supply, the LEDS. 1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 2. The LEDs. Return the Mini Max LED RGB to your Showtec dealer. No Response to DMX Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Mini Max LED RGB Voltage: 230V-50Hz (CE) Power: 160W Dimensions (incl. handles): 260x220x350mm (LxWxH) Weight: 5,68 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT : pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Set Up and Addressing : LED control panel...
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