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 ZP-5 • Safety cable •...
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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 ZP-5 • Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician. • WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase. 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.
Spectral ZP-5 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 ZP-5 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 ZP-5 Description of the device Features The Spectral ZP-5 is a LED wash fixture with high output and great effects. • Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 60/50Hz • Power consumption: 295W • Light source: 27 x 10W 4-in-1 RGBW Osram LEDs •...
08) PowerCON True power connector 100-240V IN Installation Remove all packing materials from the Spectral ZP-5. 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 ZP-5 Control Modes There are 4 modes: • Static Colors (Manual) • Built-in programs (Auto) • Master/Slave • DMX-512 (4CH, 5CH, 6CH, 7CH, 8CH, 13CH, 14CH, 19CH, 35CH One Spectral (Static Colors) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation.
Spectral ZP-5 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 ZP-5 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 ZP-5 The Spectral ZP-5 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand- alone mode. Control Panel A) LED display MENU button C) ENTER button D) UP button DOWN button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
Spectral ZP-5 Main Menu Options Static Colors Color Temperature/Zoom Built-in programs Master/Slave Mode DMX-512 Mode DMX channel modes (personalities) Edit Mode Settings Calibration System Information 1. Static Colors With this menu, you can set the static colors. 01) In the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu.
Spectral ZP-5 2. Color Macros/Zoom With this menu you can set the device’s color temperature and zoom. 01) In the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the 2 following options:...
Spectral ZP-5 6. DMX channel modes With this menu, you can set the desired DMX channel mode (personality). 01) In the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu.
Spectral ZP-5 seconds. 11) When the display shows FADE, press the ENTER button to open the menu and press the UP/DOWN buttons to set the fade time between particular scenes. The adjustment range is between 0-255, from 0 to 255 seconds.
Spectral ZP-5 8.4. Color With this menu, you can adjust the color calibration functions. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the following 3 options:...
Spectral ZP-5 8.8. Strobe Settings With this menu you can choose the desired strobe mode. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the following 2 options:...
Spectral ZP-5 10. System Information With this menu you can view the system information. 01) In the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the 2 following options:...
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Spectral ZP-5 66-70 State blue (161) 71-75 Full CT blue (201) 76-80 Half CT blue (202) 81-85 Steel blue (117) 86-90 Lighter blue (353) 91-95 Light blue (118) 96-100 Medium blue green (116) 101-105 Dark green (124) 106-110 Primary green (139)
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Spectral ZP-5 Channel 8 – Classic Strobe CH1-7 must be open and strobe must be set to (page 20) Not functional 10-255 Strobe flash frequency, from OFF to high frequency Channel 8 – Special Strobe CH1-7 must be open and strobe must be set to...
Spectral ZP-5 Channel 12 – Pixel selection Dimmer and CH2-7 must be open Pixels 1+2+3 ON 10-19 Pixel 1 ON 20-29 Pixel 2 ON 30-39 Pixel 3 ON 40-49 Pixels 1+2 ON 50-59 Pixels 1+3 ON 60-69 Pixels 2+3 ON...
Spectral ZP-5 16-20 Special rose pink (332) 21-25 Follies pink (328) 26-30 Fuchsia pink (345) 31-35 Surprise pink (194) 36-40 Congo blue (181) 41-45 Tokyo blue (071) 46-50 Deep blue (120) 51-55 Just blue (079) 56-60 Medium blue (132) 61-65...
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Spectral ZP-5 Channel 6 – Macros Dimmer must be open Not functional 6-10 Moroccan pink (790) 11-15 Pink (157) 16-20 Special rose pink (332) 21-25 Follies pink (328) 26-30 Fuchsia pink (345) 31-35 Surprise pink (194) 36-40 Congo blue (181)
Spectral ZP-5 7 channels (AR2.S) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Red Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Green Dimmer must be open...
Spectral ZP-5 216-230 White 4: 5600K 231-245 White 5: 6000K 246-255 White 6: 6500K Channel 7 – Strobe CH1-6 must be open Not functional 10-255 Strobe flash frequency, from OFF to high frequency 4 channels (HSV) Channel 1 – Hue (color variations)
Spectral ZP-5 201-215 White 3: 4000K 216-230 White 4: 5600K 231-245 White 5: 6000K 246-255 White 6: 6500K 19 channels (TR16) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Fine dimmer Dimmer must be open...
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Spectral ZP-5 71-75 Full CT blue (201) 76-80 Half CT blue (202) 81-85 Steel blue (117) 86-90 Lighter blue (353) 91-95 Light blue (118) 96-100 Medium blue green (116) 101-105 Dark green (124) 106-110 Primary green (139) 111-115 Moss green (089)
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Spectral ZP-5 Channel 13 – Classic Strobe CH1-12 must be open and strobe must be set to (page 20) Not functional 10-255 Strobe flash frequency, from OFF to high frequency Channel 13 – Special Strobe CH1-12 must be open and strobe must be set to...
Spectral ZP-5 Channel 17 – Pixel selection Dimmer and CH2-12 must be open Pixels 1+2+3 ON 10-19 Pixel 1 ON 20-29 Pixel 2 ON 30-39 Pixel 3 ON 40-49 Pixels 1+2 ON 50-59 Pixels 1+3 ON 60-69 Pixels 2+3 ON...
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Spectral ZP-5 66-70 State blue (161) 71-75 Full CT blue (201) 76-80 Half CT blue (202) 81-85 Steel blue (117) 86-90 Lighter blue (353) 91-95 Light blue (118) 96-100 Medium blue green (116) 101-105 Dark green (124) 106-110 Primary green (139)
Spectral ZP-5 35 channels (FULL) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Fine dimmer Dimmer must be open 0-255 Fine dimmer adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Step time...
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Spectral ZP-5 Channel 11 – Pixel 2 (Red) Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 12 – Pixel 2 (Fine Red) Dimmer must be open 0-255 Fine adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 13 – Pixel 2 (Green)
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Spectral ZP-5 Channel 27 – Macros Dimmer must be open Not functional 6-10 Moroccan pink (790) 11-15 Pink (157) 16-20 Special rose pink (332) 21-25 Follies pink (328) 26-30 Fuchsia pink (345) 31-35 Surprise pink (194) 36-40 Congo blue (181)
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Spectral ZP-5 216-220 White 4: 4900K 221-225 White 5: 5600K 226-230 White 6: 5900K 231-235 White 7: 6500K 236-240 White 8: 7200K 241-245 White 9: 8000K 246-250 White 10: 8500K 251-255 White 11: 10000K Channel 29 – Classic Strobe CH1-28 must be open and strobe must be set to...
Spectral ZP-5 Channel 33 – Pixel selection CH1-28 must be open Pixels 1+2+3 ON 10-19 Pixel 1 ON 20-29 Pixel 2 ON 30-39 Pixel 3 ON 40-49 Pixels 1+2 ON 50-59 Pixels 1+3 ON 60-69 Pixels 2+3 ON 70-159 Pixels 1+2+3 ON...
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Spectral ZP-5 Channel 5 – Macros (Pixel 1) Dimmer must be open Not functional 6-10 Moroccan pink (790) 11-15 Pink (157) 16-20 Special rose pink (332) 21-25 Follies pink (328) 26-30 Fuchsia pink (345) 31-35 Surprise pink (194) 36-40 Congo blue (181)
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Spectral ZP-5 Channel 9 – Macros (Pixel 2) Dimmer must be open Not functional 6-10 Moroccan pink (790) 11-15 Pink (157) 16-20 Special rose pink (332) 21-25 Follies pink (328) 26-30 Fuchsia pink (345) 31-35 Surprise pink (194) 36-40 Congo blue (181)
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Spectral ZP-5 Channel 13 – Macros (Pixel 3) Dimmer must be open Not functional 6-10 Moroccan pink (790) 11-15 Pink (157) 16-20 Special rose pink (332) 21-25 Follies pink (328) 26-30 Fuchsia pink (345) 31-35 Surprise pink (194) 36-40 Congo blue (181)
04) The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Spectral ZP-5 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.
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Spectral ZP-5 Problem Probable cause(s) Solution • Check if power is switched on and One or more No power to the fixture cables are plugged in fixtures do not function at all • Return the device to your local Internal fuse blown Showtec dealer.
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