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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Fascinator 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 Fascinator Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….…... Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One Fascinator..............………………………………………………... Multiple Fascinators..............…………………………………………. DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………………………. Control Panel….....……........………………………………………………………. Control Mode........……………………………………………………………………… addressing........……………………………………………………………………… Stand – alone mode........………………………………………………………………….
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 •...
Description of the device Features The Showtec Fascinator is a light effect with high output and great effects. • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 1 DMX-control channel required • Sound-controlled via built-in microphone • 2x Lamp G6.35 120V 300W • Fuse T5A / 250V Overview Fig.
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Fascinator uses 2x lamps G6.35 120V 300W (ordercode 82310 / 80508) 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.
Multiple Fascinators 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Fascinators and other devices. The pins: Earth Signal - Signal + 3.
DMX Protocol The Fascinator can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Fascinator is working Fig. 5 A. Display D. UP Button B.
Stand-alone Mode The fixtures on a data-link are not connected to the controller, but can execute pre-set programs, which can be different for every fixture. To set the program to be played, see the “Stand-alone setting “ ( menu ) Stand-alone operation” can be applied to a single fixture (the fixture may be set to the master/slave mode or controller mode) or to multiple fixture operating synchronously.
Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address or address a fixture as a master/slave. - DMX addressing 1) Press , until the display shows 2) Press to confirm, the display will show (with actually stored address). And press to select the required address , press to confirm.
Operating options These options allow you to modify the Fascinators operating behavior. Press to select the desired option, Press to cancel the desired option and press to set the value. To return to the menu, press Channels settings F1 = NC F5 = Auto (inside program) F2 = NC F6 = Master-slave (use by master)
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 Fascinator requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
Troubleshooting No Light, No Movement - All Products This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following steps.
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