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Eventspot 1800 Q4 (set) ORDERCODE 42720 ORDERCODE 42721 Highlite International B.V. Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands Phone: +31 45-5667700...
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• Eventspot 1800 Q4 • User manual 42721 Evenstspot 1800 Q4 set • 6x Eventspot 1800 Q4 • 6x Raincoat for Eventspot 1800 Q4 • 1x Remote control • 1x Flightcase with 6 built in chargers • 1x Powercon to Schuko cable (1,40m) •...
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For adult use only. The device must be installed out of the reach of children. Never leave the unit running unattended. The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Eventspot 1800 Q4. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device.
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. • The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 meter.
Description of the device The Eventspot 1800 Q4 is a wireless LED Eventspot from Showtec. Features Eventspot Compact and lightweight RGBA color mixing Long life Lithium Ion battery (10 Hrs full on) For (temporary) outdoor use ...
DMX Channel Summary TOUR Channel Description Master Dimmer Green Blue Amber Color Macro Strobe Auto & Custom Programs Auto Speed Adjustment Dimmer Speed TR16 Channel Description Dimmer Dimmer fine Red fine Green Green fine Blue Blue fine Amber Amber fine Color Macro Strobe Auto &...
Evenstspot Fig. 1 Power on/off button + built in LED Push and hold the power button for 3 seconds to switch the Eventspot 1800 Q4 on or off. The LED lights if the evenspot is activated. 40W RGBA LED Wireless DMX receiver...
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Flightcase with built in chargers This flightcase for 6 evenspot 1800 Q4 is only available as part of the Eventspot 1800 Q4 set (order number: 42721). Fig. 2 13) Powercon input The Evenspot 1800 Q4 set comes with a 1,40m powercon to Schuko cable...
18) G-up key While in static-mode, pushing this key allows you to increase the Green component in your static color. 19) R-up key While in static-mode, pushing this key allows you to increase the Green component in your static color. 20) G-down key While in static-mode, pushing this key allows you to decrease the Green component in your static color.
1. In order to charge the battery, you need either the optional 42722, Charger for Eventspot 1800 Q4 or the flightcase with built in chargers which is included with the 42721 Eventspot 1800 Q4 Set. 2. Turn off the power on/off (6) switch.
One Eventspot 1800 Q4 (Built-in Programs) When the Eventspot 1800 Q4 is not connected by a DMX-cable and Wireless DMX is switched off, it functions as a stand-alone device. See page 18/19 for more information about the static colors and built-in programs.
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Fig. 7 Note : Link all cables before connecting electric power The Eventspot 1800 Q4 has a total of 9 DMX channel configurations, referred to as Personalities. The 9 personalities are [TOUR, TR16, ARC1, ARC1+D, ARC2, ARC2+D, ARC2+S, HSV]. Each of the different personalities can be accessed from the control panel.
The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address, which is the first channel from which the Eventspot 1800 Q4 will respond to the controller. Please note when you use the controller, the unit has up to 15 channels(in TR-16 mode). I.E. When using multiple Eventspot 1800 Q4 in TR-16 mode, make sure you set the DMX addresses right.
Main Menu Options Press the up (E)/down (F) buttons or the menu (C) button to navigate through the 9 menus: Creating a static color 1. Select the STAT menu and press the enter (D) button. 2. Use the up (E)/down (F) buttons you change the static colors (Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber or the strobe speed (0-20Hz).
Activating an Auto Program 1. Select the AUTO menu and press the enter (D) button. 2. Use the up (E)/ down (F) buttons to select an auto program (AT.01-10) or a custom program (PR.01- 10). 3. Press enter (D) after selecting the desired auto program. You can set up the auto speed of the 10 built-in programs between 000-255.
Personality 1. Select the PERS menu and press the enter (D) button. 2. Use the up (E)/ down (F) buttons to select a DMX mode: TOUR: 10 channels TR16: 15 channels ARC1: 3 channels AR1+D: 4 channels ARC2: 4 channels AR2+D: 5 channels AR2+S:...
1. Select the EDIT menu and press the enter (D) button. 2. Use the up (E)/ down (F) to select a custom program, an effect key or a color key for editing. Custom programs • Each custom program has 30 steps, which can be edited. •...
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CAL2->RGBW. RGB output is adjusted to a standard preset universal color. This way, different versions of Eventspot 1800 Q4’s are color balanced to match each other. DIMX mode setting 13. Use the up (E)/ down (F) to select the DIMX menu. Press the enter (D) button.
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DMX error setting 17. Use the up (E)/ down (F) to select the DERR menu. Press the enter (D) button. 18. Use the up (E)/ down (F) to select SAVE or BLAK. Select SAVE if you want to save the last DMX data in case of a DMX error.
White Settings 1. Select the CAL menu and press the enter (D) button. 2. Enter the password by pressing up (E) -> down (F) -> up (E) -> down (F) -> enter (D). Selecting a white color temperature 3. Use the up (E)/ down (F) to select the CAL1 menu and press the enter (D) button. 4.
DMX Channels DMX Control TOUR Channel Value Function Dimmer 000 – 255 0 – 100 % 000 – 255 0 – 100 %; CH2 will control the STEP TIME, if C8 is set to custom 01-10 (only if CH8 141-255) Green 000 –...
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Auto + Custom 000 – 040 No Function 041 – 050 Auto 1 051 – 060 Auto 2 061 – 070 Auto 3 071 – 080 Auto 4 081 – 090 Auto 5 091 – 100 Auto 6 101 – 110 Auto 7 111 –...
DMX Control TR16 Channel Value Function Dimmer 000 – 255 0 – 100 % Dimmer fine 000 – 255 0 – 100 %; CH2 will control the FADE TIME, if CH13 is set to custom 01-10 (only if CH13 141-255) 000 –...
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140 – 149 150 – 159 160 – 169 170 – 179 180 – 189 190 – 199 200 – 255 Auto + Custom 000 – 040 No Function 041 – 050 Auto 1 051 – 060 Auto 2 061 – 070 Auto 3 071 –...
DIMMER SPEED Enter DIM Mode (CH15) to select specific dimmer mode and dimmer speed. When DIMMER is set to OFF (CH15 000-009), then RGBW and the MASTER DIMMER are linear. Dim 1/2/3/4 are speed modes of the non linear dimmer. DIM1 is fastest, and DIM4 is slowest. DMX Control ARC1 Channel Value...
3. If all of the above appears to be O.K., switch the unit on again. 4. If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the Eventspot 1800 Q4, as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void.
No Response to DMX Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 1. Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 2. Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power.
Product Specification Evenspot 1800 Q4 Light Source: LED Qty.: 1 X RGBA Drive Current: 800mA Color Range: 16.7 million additive RGB colors with extra amber depth control Electrical: Input Voltage: 100~240 VAC…50/60Hz Max. Power: 40W Output: Max. Flux: 600lm Peak Intensity: 7500cd Optical System: Dimmer: 0-100% Strobe: 0-20Hz Optics: 15...
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Case has 6 Built-in chargers Electrical: Powercon connection Power supply:230Vac Max. Power: max. 330W Fuse:T6,3A 250V Physical: Dimensions: 408 x 685 x 587 mm Weight: 28,2 Kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Website: www.Showtec.info Email: service@highlite.nl...
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