Equipped with 7 colours plus white, 10 gobos, 5 of them rotating and interchangable, rainbow effect in different speeds and a high speed shutter (18 pages)
3.1 P18 MK2 Profile models The P18 MK2 Profile is available in 3 models. The models differ in the light module and partly in the color filters and in the CTC filters. The differences can be found in the DMX channel functions.
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If the P18 MK2 Profile is operated below 20°C, gobo/prism swapping and gobo/prism rotation are reduced in speed. This is a protective mechanism of the P18 MK2 Profile, as at low temperatures the lubricant is relatively viscous in the rotational mechanism and can therefore cause the effect to be slurred.
(only the powerCON-TRUE1 plug is included in the US version). The installation of the safety plug or the connection of the P18 MK2 Profile to the power supply (100- 240 Volt, 50 - 60 Hertz) must be carried out by an authorised specialist.
P1 8 MK2 Profile Connection outside Europe: The P18 MK2 Profile may only be operated on the following power supply systems: Mains ATTENTION: In Canada, the P18 MK2 Profile may 2 wires, 1 phase only be operated in a 2-wire, 1 phase...
Special cables with etherCON connectors are recommended by Neutrik. The two sockets on the P18 MK2 Profile are connected to each other via a switch. Up to 10 devices can be connected in series without any delay. Of course, the spotlights can also be supplied in a star configuration via an external switch.
✔ ✔ To mount the unit on a trussing system use two of the original JB-Lighting omega brackets with original Camloc-connectors. You have following four possibilities to mount the omega brackets. 258,4 The Camlocs must snap in to be locked properly. Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixture is secure.
The display can be rotated in the PERSONALITY MENU or via short cut ENTER + UP in the main screen. All parameters of the P18 MK2 Profile can be set on the control panel (see menu overview page 14).
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If errors occur again and again contact the dealer / distributor or our service department. If the P18 MK2 Profile receives a DMX signal, the display illumination goes out after 30 seconds. Further settings for the display illumination see page 18 BACKLIGHT MODE.
P1 8 MK2 Profile 5.1 Menu overview ENTER ENTER ENTER FACTORY DEF. LOAD DEFAULTS SURE? USER DEFAULTS LOAD DEFAULTS SURE? SAVE DEFAULTS SURE? PASSWORD DMX / NET ADDR DMX ADDRESS ADDRESS +/- ARTNET ADDRESS ADDRESS +/- SACN ADDRESS ADDRESS +/- DMX INPUT CONFIG WIRELESS ON/OFF...
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P1 8 MK2 Profile RESET FIXTURE SURE? SERVICE ERROR LIST LIST PAN TIMEOUT COUNT: 1 CLEAR? CLEAR SURE? FUNCTION TEST START TEST TEST RUNNING DMX TEST DMX CHANNEL CH 001: --- INIT PAN/TILT SURE? DISPLAY CONTR. D. CONTR: +000 +/- FINE ADJUST OFS PAN OFS PAN +/-...
5.3 USER DEFAULTS - User settings If the user has set the P18 MK2 Profile in the PERSONALITY menu to their personal settings, these can be saved and loaded in the USER DEFAULTS menu. In order to prevent unintentional alteration of the data, you must enter the following password during the saving process: Buttons "ESC DOWN UP ENTER"...
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CAMERA MODE - setting the repetition frequency of the LEDs To avoid flickering during TV recordings, the P18 MK2 Profile can be adjusted from 50 Hertz (PAL, Secam) to 60 Hertz (NTSC) for different camera systems. Flex mode is set when using different camera systems or when shooting with mobile phone cameras or similar non-professional cameras.
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P1 8 MK2 Profile There is no danger to the life of the device in any mode, as the P18 MK2 Profile has a tempera- ture safety shutdown. In addition, the LED module is switched off from an ambient temperature of 60°C!
The images can be saved in two ways. Either you program the desired DMX values directly on P18 MK2 Profile and save them, or you set the DMX values via a connected DMX console and then store them in the P18 MK2 Profile.
P1 8 MK2 Profile Operation via master-slave function: Connect the P18 MK2 Profile via DMX lines and activate the REMOTE menu item for all slave devices. To do this, navigate in the STANDALONE menu to the REMOTE sub-menu. Activate the REMOTE function by pressing and holding “ENTER”, and also pressing “ESC”. The spotlight is in slave mode when the display shows the status REMOTE INACTIVE or REMOTE ACTIVE.
6.1 DMX 6.1.1 Operating modes P18 MK2 Profile The P18 MK2 Profile has 2 different DMX modes. The respective mode can be set in the PERSONALITY, DMX MODE menu item. The set mode is displayed in the main menu. Mode 1(M1)
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P1 8 MK2 Profile Channel 43 Magenta Channel 44 Fine magenta Channel 45 Yellow Channel 46 Fine yellow Channel 47 CTO (CTB model WW) Channel 48 CTO fine (CTB fine model WW) Channel 49 Sparkle Channel 50 Sparkle speed Channel 51 Prism 1 Channel 52 Prism 1 rotation...
P1 8 MK2 Profile 6.1.2 DMX channel functions P18 MK2 Profile M3 Function Pan (X) movement 546,74° 000-255 Pan (X) fine (16 Bit) 000-255 Tilt (Y) movement 281.16° 000-255 Tilt (Y) fine (16 Bit) 000-255 Control channel To enable uniform dimming manually via faders for all light mixing consoles, 5 differ- ent settings for the DMX smoothing are available.
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P1 8 MK2 Profile Setting for maximum DMX smoothing Dimmer fade out via fader (fast - slow) 128-135 DIMMER CURVE - selection of dimmer curve LINEAR - linear dimmer curve 136-136 SQUARE - exponential dimmer curve 137-137 SQUARE INVERSE - exponential inverse dimmer curve 138-138 not used 139-139...
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P1 8 MK2 Profile Shutter Shutter closed 000-015 Shutter open 016-095 Open pulsing shutter >20Hz (rapid - slow) 096-110 Shutter open 111-111 Fade effect with dimmer (slow - rapid) 112-125 Shutter open 126-126 Shutter closed 127-126 Open pulsing shutter <20Hz (rapid - slow) 128-142 Shutter open 143-143...
CAMERA MODE - sets the LED refresh rate RESET - a basic reset of the headlight is performed For details, see DMX Channel functions for the P18 MK2 Profile Profile on page 23. 6.1.4 Sparkle effect, sparkle speed Animation effects can be created via this channel in connection with the focus. Depending on the intensity, the projection can be made to shake more or less.
RDM controller to send commands to specific devices and receive messages. The P18 MK2 Profile can send and receive RDM via DMX and Artnet 4. The spotlight is also designed to send RDM via sACN and receive it via Artnet. The RDM functionality depends on the lighting control desk used, the operating instructions of the respective desk manufacturer must also be observed.
All error messages are displayed with the respective frequency and can be deleted. FUNCTION TEST This function allows you to test all functions of the P18 MK2 Profile without using a light mixer. The pan/tilt reset is deactivated in the process. DMX TEST This menu item is used to test the DMX input.
(5) and remove the gobo insert. The following figure (1) shows the gobo insert of the P18 MK2 Profile. To change the rotating gobos, press the entire silver gobo holder on the outside of the wheel slightly downwards (Fig. ...
Above all, make sure that the air intakes and the interior of the P18 MK2 Profile are free of fluff and dust. To do this, open the head cover (4x camlocks (4) with half a turn) and the base plate on the foot.
7.5 Service and maintenance On the P18 MK2 Profile, the zoom / focus guide rails and the rotating gobos should be checked for sufficient lubrication at regular intervals - once a year. To do this, open the head cover (4x camlocks with half a turn), the zoom cover (3 Phillips screws) see picture (4) and picture (5) and remove the gobo insert (2 knurled screws).
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility) The manufacturer, JB-Lighting Lichtanlagentechnik GmbH Sallersteigweg 15 89134 Blaustein-Wippingen P18 MK2 Profile declares that the product: complies with the essential protection requirements of the directives. The following standards were used for conformity assessment: Emissions requirements...