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 Galactic RGB850 ● IEC Power cable (1,5 m) ●...
Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals. ● Do not use the laser if the laser appears to be emitting only one or two beams. ● Do not use the laser if housing is damaged or open, or if optics appear damaged in any way. 51329...
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● 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.
CAUTION: AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM: Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser radiation. Compliance Statement Your laser has been designed to comply with FDA and IEC Standards for its classification. The laser is a Class 4 laser product. 51329...
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There are no user serviceable parts inside. Tampering or removing warranty seals will void your products limited warranty. Combo label with the Product Model Number, Serial Number, Date of Manufacturing, Laser Light Warning Label, Warranty Void Label and Interlocked Housing Label Proper Usage Safety and Compliance Information 51329...
When rigging, derigging or servicing the laser, always make sure that the area below the installation is unavailable for any unauthorized persons. The Galactic can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss with a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property! 51329...
After this period complaints will not be handled anymore. Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement, regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting. 51329...
Galactic RGB850 Description of the device Features The Showtec Galactic RGB850 is a laser effect with high output and great effects. ● Sealed Optics ● DMX & ILDA control ● Very wide beam angle ● Runs pre-programmed shows from SD card ●...
03) Power LED indicator (Red) 04) Music-control LED indicator (Blue) Backside Fig. 02 05) SD card slot 06) Control panel + menu buttons 07) Built-in microphone 08) Safety eye 09) Remote control plug 10) Interlock 11) Music sensitivity control 12) Y-size control knob 51329...
● The keys should be put into the lock (15) of your Galactic laser. Warning If the plug is not connected, your laser will not function. If the key is not set to ON, your laser will not function. 51329...
03) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. 04) When the Galactic is not connected with a DMX-cable, it functions as a stand-alone device. Please see page 18 for more information about the Sound-controlled mode. 51329...
18 (Auto Program, Sound- controlled). This means on the master device you can set your desired operation Mode and all slave devices will react the same as the master device. Multiple Galactics Master/Slave Set Up Fig. 03 51329...
Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. Multiple Galactics DMX Set Up Fig. 04 Note: Link all cables before connecting electric power 51329...
DAP Audio DMX adapter: 3-pin > 5-pin. Ordercode FLA30. ● DAP Audio DMX Terminator 3-pin. Ordercode FLA42. ● DAP Audio DMX Terminator 5-pin. Ordercode FLA43. The Galactic RGB850 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. 51329...
The controller is switched off or defective, the cable or connector is detective, or the signal wires are swapped in the input connector. Note: It is necessary to insert an XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm) in the last fixture in order to ensure proper transmission on the DMX data link. 51329...
The speed and the characteristics of the show cannot be modified in this mode. 2. Auto/Sound Patterns In this menu you can start the built-in programs stored on the SD-card. 01) Press the FUNC button until the display shows 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons scroll through the entire menu: 51329...
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100 folders. The SD card has to be a FAT32 format. To play a PRG program, a TXT file (made by your laptop or PC) has to be made in the same folder. If the files is created and saved, the TXT file has to be renamed to *.PRG. 51329...
01) Press the FUNC button until the display shows 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose between 3 submenus: 03) Press the ENTER button to confirm the desired submenu. 04) In the color menu you can choose between 3 options: 51329...
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4 and 17 of the output card are not connected. In fact this is an easy to solve problem. As long as you connect them, you can control this unit. 51329...
Original size 11-100 Fixed size (if angle is <1°, the laser will blackout to prevent dangerous situations) 101-150 Zoom Out from slow to fast 151-200 Zoom In from slow to fast 201-255 Zoom Out and In from slow to fast 51329...
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221-237 Original Color 238-255 Color changing to sound Channel 13 – Patterns (CH1 must be set between 221-255 and CH2 between 0-255 0-63 Original Pattern 64-127 Pattern with bright points 128-191 Pattern blinking 192-255 Points to make a pattern 51329...
Galactic RGB850 Maintenance The Showtec Galactic 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. Wipe the front glass panel clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
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Turn up the air conditioning No light or laser cuts out Laser damaged ● Disconnect fixture and return to your intermittently dealer The power supply settings do not ● Disconnect fixture. Check settings and match local AC voltage and correct if necessary frequency 51329...
IEC connector (IN), 3-pin XLR (IN/OUT), Sub-D 25 Pole Max. ambient temperature t 35°C Minimum distance: Minimum distance from flammable 0.5m surfaces: Minimum distance to lighted object: Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Website: www.Showtec.info Email: service@highlite.com 51329...