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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Radio Frequency Remote Controller (ARC2) Manual Version: 3.2.20 Release Date: July. 23 .2010 Astera LED Technology GmbH Address : Nahestrasse 68-70, 55593 Rüdesheim an der Nahe, Germany Tel.: +49(0)6536-355361 Email: sales@astera-led.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents..........................2 2 Safety..............................3 3 Getting Started...........................4 3.1 Overview............................4 3.2 LCD Display..........................4 3.3 Introduction..........................5 3.4 Navigation............................5 3.5 Power Button..........................5 3.6 Micro SD card..........................6 3.7 Batteries............................6 4 Preset Programs (MEMORY 1-4)......................7 4.1 Tap-sync............................7 5 Editor..............................8 5.1 Using the Editor...........................8... -
Page 3: Safety
Always make sure, that your national regulations allow the use of this device! Only insert Alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries do not have enough voltage to power the ARC2 remote control. Keep batteries away from children. In case of a choking haz- ard go to the doctor immediately. -
Page 4: Getting Started
Chapter Getting Started 3 Getting Started 3.1 Overview Antenna Display user colors LCD Display Save/send value Navigate through menu, adjust values Launch MEMORY programs 1-8, back one level in top level: adjust bpm Adjust brightness Adjust fade time Choose program Adjust speed Choose user colors Update all devices in se-... -
Page 5: Introduction
3.3 I ntroduction Astera ARC2 radio frequency remote control is being used to control Astera's wireless lamps, wireless controllers and wireless DMX transmitters. The system offers several sets of pre- defined programs that can be quickly launched. For advanced applications the programs can be customized over the Editor (see Chapter 5). -
Page 6: Micro Sd Card
ARC2. 3.7 Batteries In many countries, the ARC2 ships without batteries due to safety regulations. If this is the case for you, please buy 2 Alkaline AA batteries and insert them in the correct positioning with + and – positioned correctly. -
Page 7: Preset Programs (Memory 1-4)
To start a MEMORY program, click one of the 8 white buttons while in one of the 3 pre-programed MEMORY tabs on the top level of the ARC2's navigation. If you not sure in which level you are, press the home button to reach the top level. -
Page 8: Editor
Chapter Editor 5 Editor 5.1 Using the Editor The Editor is an advanced function that lets you customize the 3 sets of preset MEMORY programs (decorative, party slow, party heavy). In addition you can save your own programs onto MEMORY 4 user define if you want to keep the original programs in MEMORY 1-3. -
Page 9: Adjustments
10%. Choose Power Scheme to adjust the overall power scheme of the lamp between HIGH-BRIGHTNESS, NORMAL and MAXIMISE RUNTIME. Attention: Battery runtime of all the Astera lamps is stated for the Normal power scheme. Altering the power scheme will lead to different battery runtime. - Page 10 Chapter Editor Stobe Adjust frequency and confirm with Enter. Spee Program Direction: Choose between forward (left to right), backward (right to left) and if you want to run the effect only once or repeat it in a loop. Program Parameter: Changes parameters depending on the program currently running. Blower Speed: Changes the power of the blower.
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Page 11: Targeting Lamps
Chapter Targeting Lamps 6 Targeting Lamps A special button has been assigned to targeting only a selection of lamps that are within the reach of the remote control. Once one of the Target lamps options has been selected by choosing ENTER, BACK or the HOME button you will only target those selected lamps until another value in Target Lamps is chosen. -
Page 12: Setup
DMX Setup: Some Astera lamps do not have a LCD-display so the ARC2 can be used to set them up for DMX usage. Also, Astera lamps with LCD-display might be easier configured rempotely for DMX because their display cannot be reached. - Page 13 Input Select If a lamp has several input signals (for example it is connected to a DMX cable but should be targeted by the ARC2) the preferred input signal can be defined XLR DMX for the signal of wired DMX...
- Page 14 The Test pattern Color Change allows you to test the radio frequency range conveniently by walking away from a lamp just 8-16m while hold- ing the ARC2. If the Test Radio is activated, the remote switches to min- imum output power and transmits a color change, change every second.
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Page 15: Technical Data
Chapter Technical Data 8 Technical Data Environment Temperature (operation) 5 °C – 40 °C Temperature (transport) -25 °C – 55 °C (70 °C for 24h) Relative Humidity 0 - 95% Altitude up to 2000m above sea level Site interior Battery 2x 1,5V AA (LR6) Measurements Unit Size in mm... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Chapter Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting Faulty condition Cause Troubleshooting Units are out of sync Adjustment of the SPEED parameter Press SEND button or change can cause deviation between the PROGRAM. units; also the units will drift out of sync after a few hours. Units behave incorrectly Due to the vast number of settings, Do FACTORY RESET on units and/or... -
Page 17: Appendix
Chapter Appendix 10 Appendix 10.1 Color Index... -
Page 18: Customizable Programs
10.2 Customizable Programs Name Light Effect Used colors ONE COLOR STATIC All pixels show the same color TWO COLOR STATIC Same as ONE COLOR STATIC, but C1 C2 not all pixels show the same color, THREE COLOR STATIC C1 C2 C3 they are divided into 2, 3 or 4 parts. -
Page 19: Color Chaser For Random Modes
Chapter Appendix 10.3 Color Chaser for Random Modes RANDOM MODE[7..0]: 7..6: strobe-override mode 00: strobe not overridden 01: strobe disabled for C2, C4 10: strobe disabled for C2, C3 11: stribe disabled for C1 5..4: timeline parameters 00: at each step all colors change 01: colors change one by one 10: one step colored, next step black 11: three steps colors, one step black... -
Page 20: Dmx Table For Effect Mode
10.4 DMX table for Effect Mode Channel EFFECT MODE FIX EFFECT MODE RGB INTENSITY STROBE PROGRAM SPEED FADE DIRECTION: 0..63: FFW+LOOP 64..127: FFW 128..190: REW 191..255: REW+LOOP SIZE: defines the virtual size of the program in groups. For example if SIZE is set to 2 groups, only half of the program is shown on the unit. -
Page 21: Firmware Updating Process
Slide the micro-SD card into the ARC2. • Arrange the lamps that are to be updated and the ARC2 to a distance of 0.5-5m. • Make sure, that no disturbances between the antennas can occur during update. If the transmission is interfered, controllers might get stuck during update. - Page 22 ART1 Power up normally while “SENDING INIT”, if present, a flashing blue power-LED indicates that the update is in progress. ARC2 Insert batteries while “SENDING INIT”. A flashing LCD backlight indicates that the update is in progress.
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Page 23: Disposal
Chapter Disposal 11 Disposal Follow local ordinances and/or regulations for disposal! PACKAGING: The unit is shipped in protective packaging. This packaging can be recycled! UNIT: Don't throw the unit into the garbage at the end of its lifetime. Make sure to dispose is according to your local ordin- ances and/or regulations, to avoid polluting the envir- onment! BATTERIES:... - Page 24 If the device is being sold, this instruction manual has to be translated into the national language of the destina- tion country. If discrepancies occur in the translated text, the original instruction manual has to be used to solve them tor the manufacturer has to be contacted. Astera LED Technology GmbH ©2010, All rights reserved Rüdesheim, Germany...
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