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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Moving Par 64 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 Moving Par 64 Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................…………………………………………... Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations…………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….……………………………….…. Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….…………………... Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….…… Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..……….. Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One Moving Par ................……………………………………… Multiple Moving Pars................……………………………….. Master/Slave mode........……………………………………………………………….. DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………….……………. Control Panel….....……........………………………………………..…………….
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 has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. 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.
Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. Do not attempt the installation yourself ! Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! Procedure: If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used. Use a clamp to mount the projector, with the mounting-bracket, to the trussing system.
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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 YELLOW/COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN...
Description of the device Features The Showtec Moving Par 64 is a moving-head with high output and great effects. • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 6 DMX-control channels required • Electronic Dimmer • Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 10 flashes/sec.) •...
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Moving Par 64 uses the Par 64 (ordercode 82183 / 82184 / 82185) bulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit. Note that, product versions that use other lamps, may be offered in the future. Check your product specification label for information.
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. One Moving Par 1.
DMX Protocol Channel 1 – Dimmer 0-255 From Shutter / Blackout closed (0) to open (255) Channel 2 – Strobe 0-255 Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-10 flashes/sec.) Channel 3 - 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).
Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Moving Par is working Fig. 6 A. Display D. Down Button B. Audio Sensitivity Adjustment E. Up Button C. [EXIT] Button F. [M/ENTER] Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
Control Panel Functions Hold for 3 sec Press Exit to return to the main menu...
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DMX Address selection Reset unit, the display will show for 30 seconds Control Mode selection. Choose one of 4 control modes: Master Mode Music-controlled Mode Slave Mode DMX Mode Working Speed selection 80% of the working speed Maximum working speed Channel selection 16-bit available for Pan (X) and Tilt (Y) 16-bit not available for Pan (X) and Tilt (Y)
Stand-Alone / Slave addressing Note: Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before master/slave operating, otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly! It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm ) into the input of the master fixture and into the output of the last slave fixture in the data-link, in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link.
3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec Moving Par requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
Changing the Lamp 1. Loosen the 2 springs on the back of the head and gently open the back cover. 2. Gently press the large safety spring together and remove the spring. 3. Follow directions for installing a new lamp, page 8. Replacing a Fuse Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out.
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Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to the fixture · Check that power is switched on One or more And cables are plugged in. fixtures are Primary fuse blown. · Replace fuse. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. ·...
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