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 XS-1W • 1 mounting bracket •...
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Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. • 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.
XS-1W • The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the XS-1W. The manufacturer will not accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device. • This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
XS-1W Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. Always check if the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER PHASE BLUE BLACK SILVER NEUTRAL YELLOW/GREEN...
XS-1W Description of the device Features The XS-1 is an extreme compact beam moving head, available in white and RGBW. The special optical lens system creates strong and solid beam. Mounting of your XS-1 is easy with only one bracket ...
XS-1W Backside Fig. 02 03) IEC Power connector 100-240V (IN) + Fuse F1AL/250V 04) ON/OFF 05) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 06) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT Installation Remove all packing materials from the XS-1W. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables.
XS-1W Control Modes There are 5 modes: • Stand-alone (Built-in programs) • Stand-alone (Manual) • Sound-controlled mode • Master/Slave mode • DMX512 (5 or 10 channels) One XS-1W (Built-in Programs and Manual) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
XS-1W Multiple XS-1 moving heads (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. 04) Use a 3-pin XLR cable to connect the XS-1 moving heads and other devices.
XS-1W 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.
XS-1W Control Panel LCD Display MENU button Up Button Down Button Enter Button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. (When you select the DMX address and save it, the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time.) DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address, which is the...
XS-1W Main Menu Options DMX address Channel Mode Master/Slave Auto Sound-controlled Sound Sensitivity Blackout LED Display Display Invert Pan Invert Tilt Invert Manual Mode Test Hours Used Firmware Version Reset Ordercode: 40158...
XS-1W 1. DMX Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address. 01) Press the MENU button and then the Up / Down buttons, until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open this menu. You can choose 512 different DMX addresses. 03) Use the Up / Down buttons to select the required address from 04) Once you have set the desired DMX address, press the ENTER button to store your DMX address.
XS-1W 6. Sensitivity Mode With this menu you can set the Sensitivity control. 01) Press the MENU button and then the Up / Down buttons, until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open this menu. 03) You can choose 100 different Audio Sensitivity levels 04) Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
XS-1W 12. Manual control With this menu you can set the manually set 4 options. 01) Press the MENU button and then the Up / Down buttons, until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open this menu. 03) Press the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle between: Pan 000-255 Tilt 000-255...
XS-1W DMX Channels 5 Channels Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the slider up and down, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment by moving the slider from one end to the other (0-255). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped in any position. Channel 2 –...
XS-1W 10 Channels Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the slider up and down, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment by moving the slider from one end to the other (0-255). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped in any position. Channel 2 –...
04) The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec XS-1W 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.
Response: Suspect three potential problem areas as: the power supply, the LED, the fuse. 01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LED. Return the XS-1W to your Showtec dealer. 03) The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 19 for replacing the fuse.
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XS-1W Problem Probable cause(s) Solution No power to the fixture • Check if power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in fixtures do not function at all Primary fuse blown • Replace fuse Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. •...
XS-1W Product Specifications Model: Showtec XS-1W Input Voltage: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz Power consumption: 25W max. at full output Fuse: F1AL/250V Dimensions: 125 x 125 x 236 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 2 Kg Operating and Programming: Signal pin OUT: Pin 1 (earth), pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
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