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German Light Products JDC1 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 JDC1 From Software Version 1.35...
  • Page 2 Revision 1.0, Applies from firmware version 1.35 July, 2017 The JDC1 Strobe and this instruction manual are intended for use by experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain high- powered, remotely controlled lighting equipment safely and efficiently.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    German Light Products GmbH JDC1 Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....................4 1.1 WARNING! Hazards that Could Result in Serious Injury or Death ....4 1.2 CAUTION! Hazards that Could Result in Moderate Injury ......4 1.3 NOTICE! Prevent Damage to Product or other Property ......5 Overview of Features ....................

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    WWW.GLP.DE JDC1 1 Safety Precautions The JDC1 and this instruction manual are intended for use by experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain high-powered, remotely controlled lighting equipment safely and efficiently. These operations require expertise that is not provided in this manual.

  • Page 5: Notice! Prevent Damage To Product Or Other Property

    German Light Products GmbH JDC1 stop using strobe effects. Help the person sit in a safe place or lay them on their side with their head supported to prevent it from hitting the floor. Do not use force. Seek emergency medical help if the seizure lasts for more than a few minutes.

  • Page 6: Overview Of Features

    2 Overview of Features 2.1 Intended Use The JDC1 is for permanent or temporary indoor use. It may be used outdoors if it is protected from moisture and precautions are taken to prevent damage from direct sunlight. It may be placed upright on a level surface or suspended from a suitable structure as described in Section 3.2.

  • Page 7: Color

    Three dimming curves are available: linear, soft, and extra soft. Select the desired mode from the control panel. 2.6 Tilt The JDC1 head tilts through 185° with coarse and fine control channels and self- correcting position feedback. Position feedback can be disabled and control can be reversed from the control panel.

  • Page 8: Preparation For Use

    3.2 Mounting Figure 3-1: Mounting Options (safety cable not shown) The JDC1 may be rigged in any orientation or placed on a level surface. When installing, keep the head at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) from flammable materials including curtains and stage scenery.

  • Page 9: Securing The Device

    German Light Products GmbH JDC1 Mounting Upright on a Level Surface The JDC1 may be placed upright on a level surface. Precautions shall be taken to avoid accidental contact. To align multiple units, insert the alignment pins on the right side of one fixture into the alignment holes on the left side of the next fixture.

  • Page 10: Connections

    Disconnect from power to stop operation. 3.6 Transportation and Storage The JDC1 should be transported either in a flight case or its original packaging to protect it from damage from shocks during transportation. Lock the head in the horizontal position for transport by sliding the tilt lock lever to the locked position.

  • Page 11: The Menu Field

    German Light Products GmbH JDC1 The Menu Field The LCD display provides access to user settings, readouts, and utilities including manual control and a test routine. From left to right, the top line of the main menu displays:  main CPU software version ...
  • Page 12 WWW.GLP.DE JDC1 Menu Selection Value Remarks DMX Start Address 1-512 Set the DMX start address Setup DMX Mode M01 COMPRESS Compressed 14-channel mode M02 NORMAL Normal 23-channel mode M03 SPIX High resolution 68-channel mode M04 SPIXPRO High resolution 62-channel mode...
  • Page 13 German Light Products GmbH JDC1 Information System Errors List Display recent errors System Versions Display firmware and hardware versions Main SW/HW Tilt SW/HW NM-LED A SW/HW NM-LED B SW/HW NM-LED C SW/HW NM-LED D SW/HW Temperatures Main Temperature Current °C/°F Max.
  • Page 14 WWW.GLP.DE JDC1 Manual Control Reset Full System Reset YES/NO Tilt Reset YES/NO NM_LED L Driver YES/NO NM_LED R Driver YES/NO Manual DMX Enter control values Tilt 0-255 Special / Control 0-255 Beam FX Shutter 0-255 Beam Dimmer 0-255 Beam Duration...

  • Page 15: Dmx Channels

    JDC1 5 DMX Channels The JDC1 may be operated in 5 DMX modes that use from 14 to 68 channels. The commands for each mode are listed in the following tables. The layout of channels 1-14 is the same in each mode. To avoid repetition, these channels are only listed in the table for Mode 1.

  • Page 16: Mode 1, Compressed Pro, 14 Dmx Channels

    WWW.GLP.DE JDC1 5.1 Mode 1, Compressed Pro, 14 DMX Channels Channel Command Percent Coarse Tilt (MSB) 0-182° 0-100% 0-255 Fine Tilt (LSB) coarse tilt + 0-1.2° 0-100% 0-255 Beam Intensity blackout to full 0-100% 0-255 Beam Duration 7-650 ms 0-100%...
  • Page 17 German Light Products GmbH JDC1 No Function 10° 0.4% 20° 0.8% 30° 1.2% 40° 1.6% 50° 2.0% 60° 2.4% 70° 2.8% 80° 3.1% 90° 3.5% 100° 3.9% 110° 4.3% 120° 4.7% 130° 5.1% 140° 5.5% 150° 5.9% 160° 6.3% 170°...
  • Page 18 WWW.GLP.DE JDC1 582 Hz 39.2-40.0% 100-102 583 Hz 40.4-41.2% 103-105 584 Hz 41.6-42.0% 106-107 585 Hz 42.4-43.1% 108-110 586 Hz 43.5 43.9% 111-112 587 Hz 44.3 -45.1% 113-115 588 Hz 45.5-46.3% 116-118 589 Hz 46.7-47.1% 119-120 590 Hz 47.5-48.2% 121-123 591 Hz 48.6-49.0%...
  • Page 19 German Light Products GmbH JDC1 Color Plate Intensity blackout to full 0-100% 0-255 Color Flash Duration 7-650 ms 0-100% 0-255 Color Flash Rate 0.289-16.67 Hz 0-100% 0-255 No function 10° 0.4% 20° 0.8% 30° 1.2% 40° 1.6% 50° 2.0% 60°...

  • Page 20: Mode 5, 1Pix Pro, 17 Dmx Channels

    WWW.GLP.DE JDC1 double flash, random 75.3-79.6% 192-203 triple flash 80.0-84.3% 204-215 triple flash, random 84.7-89.0% 216-227 Color FX Shutter quad flash 89.4-93.7% 228-239 quad flash, random 94.1-98.4% 240-251 no effect 98.5-100% 252-255 Plate Red Intensity blackout to full 0-100% 0-255...

  • Page 21: Mode 4, Spix Pro, 62 Dmx Channels

    German Light Products GmbH JDC1 5.4 Mode 4, SPix Pro, 62 DMX Channels Channel Command Percent See Mode 1 for Channels 1-14 0-100% 0-255 Pixel 1 Green 0-100% 0-255 Blue 0-100% 0-255 0-100% 0-255 Pixel 2 Green 0-100% 0-255 Blue...

  • Page 22: Mode 3, Spix, 68 Dmx Channels

    WWW.GLP.DE JDC1 5.5 Mode 3, SPix, 68 DMX Channels Channel Command Percent See Mode 1 for Channels 1-14 15 FX Crossfade 0-100% 0-255 16 Pattern Color Movement 0-100% 0-255 17 Pattern Select Color 0-100% 0-255 18 Pattern Beam Movement 0-100%...

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    6.2 Cleaning JDC1 components require occasional cleaning to prevent the buildup of dust, dirt, and smoke fluid residue. Pay special attention to the air vents and glass plate. Failure to keep the fixture clean will significantly reduce light output and may cause damage.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    WWW.GLP.DE JDC1 7 Technical Specifications Strobe Panel LEDs LED Type OSRAM LRTB GVTG LED Count 1320 LED Colors LED Segments 12 (2 x 6) Strobe Tube LEDs LED Type CREE XP L LED LED Count LED Colors Cool White LED Segments...

  • Page 25: Dimensions

    German Light Products GmbH JDC1 8 Dimensions 154 mm 390 mm User Manual Rev. 1.0...

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