Strand website at www.vari-lite.com. This User Manual provides necessary information regarding safety, installation, operation and routine mainte- nance for Strand Cantata LED Fresnel. Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you to get the most out of your product.
Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICES Read this user manual in full before attempting to install, operate or maintain the fi xture to which it relates. This user manual is intended to provide general guidance to such suitably qualifi ed personnel. Installation and opera- tion of the fi...
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Vari-Lite Strand system, service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
As stated in the warranty, it is required that the shipment be insured and FOB our service center. IMPORTANT! When returning products to Vari-Lite Strand for repairs (warranty or out-of-warranty) from a country other than the USA, “Vari-Lite LLC”, must appear in the address block as the Importer of Record (IOR) on all shipping documentation, Commercial Invoices, etc.
8 leaf barndoor or third- party accessories. To ensure these high-powered LED fixtures are suitable for use in the quietest of applications, the Strand Cantata LED utilizes SmartFan Control technology with Standard, Studio, and FEATURES Whisper modes.
Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL 2 InsTallaTIOn MOUNTING The unit should be mounted via its screw holes on the bracket. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. When installing the fixture, always use a safety cable that is certi- fied to hold up to 12 times the fixture’s own weight.
Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL 3 MenU OPeraTIOn CONTROL PANEL Press the MENU button to select any functions, until the required function is shown in the display. Select the de- sired function by pressing ENTER, which will cause the display to blink. Use the UP and DOWN button to change the mode.
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL ADDRESS 001~512 (default 001) CONFIGURE LED Hours XXXXXX h Reset LED Hour Reset LED Hour Are you sure? Dimming Curve Square Law (default) S Curve Tungsten Fade Off (default) Linear Dim Snap On (fast)
Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL aDDress MenU Address — DMX address setting. To select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the address from 001 to 512, press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button to return back to the last menu, or let the unit idle for one minute for it to exit the menu mode automatically.
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL Status Select Status, press the ENTER button to confirm, Status will show on the display, press the MENU button back to exit. Reboot Fixture Select Reboot Fixture, press the ENTER button to confirm, Are you sure? will show on the display, press the EN- TER button to store.
The fixture can be operated by DMX controller. The following tables assumes a DMX start address of 1. When a different starting address is used, this address becomes channel 1 function and other functions follow in se- quence. TABLE 1. STRAND SMART COLOR CONTROL (SSCC) MODE PARAMETER DEFAULTS...
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 1. STRAND SMART COLOR CONTROL (SSCC) MODE PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION CHANNEL 103 - 106 Jas Green 107 - 110 Pale Green 111 - 114 spring Yellow 115 - 118 Yellow 119 - 122...
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 1. STRAND SMART COLOR CONTROL (SSCC) MODE PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION CHANNEL 31 - 35 Tungsten Dimming On** 36 - 40 Tungsten Dimming Off (Default)** 41 - 45 Dimming Curve linear** 46 - 50...
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 2. STRAND QUICK COLOR CONTROL (SQCC) MODE PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION CHANNEL Intensity (High) 16-bit Intensity (Dimmer) Control 0 - 65535 Intensity (low) 0 - 100% Output 0 - 255 strobe s>>>>>F...
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 3. SOCC PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION CHANNEL Intensity (High) 16bit Intensity (Dimmer) Control 0 - 65535 Intensity (low) 0 - 100% Output 0 - 255 strobe s>>>>>F 0 - 9 no strobe Function - shutter open 10 - 99 strobe s>>>>>F...
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 3. SOCC PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION CHANNEL 151 - 154 User Preset 3 Includes Intensity, Gobo and edge Data 155 - 158 User Preset 4 Includes Intensity, Gobo and edge Data 159 - 162...
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 3. SOCC PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION CHANNEL 51 - 55 Dimming Curve square Curve (Default)** 56 - 60 reserved 61 - 65 Dimmer snap On** 66 - 70 Dimmer snap Off (Default)**...
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 3. COLOR PRESETS RANGE RANGE COLOR COLOR Calibrated color presets 01 to 33 115 - 118 Yellow 0 - 255 User defi nable color preset 01 to 20 119 - 122 Deep amber...
Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 5. CTO CHANNEL DMX CHANNEL DEFAULT RANGE DMX FUNCTION Variable color temperature control channel Channel works independent of color mixing channel and will adjust all mixed color from selected color 0 - 250 temperature level.
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 6. CONTROL CHANNEL RANGE POWER CYCLE FUNCTION ITEMS DESCRIPTION RULES SELECTION VIA UI allows for fastest output changes between levels Holds setting on 61 - 65 Dimmer snap On** but reduces smoothness dimming leD...
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Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL TABLE 6. CONTROL CHANNEL RANGE POWER CYCLE FUNCTION ITEMS DESCRIPTION RULES SELECTION VIA UI 156 - 160 reserved 161 - 165 reserved 166 - 170 reserved Will reset all parameters to default with the Yes - Will reset reset fi...
Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL DMX512 CONNECTION • At last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120Ω 1/4W resistor between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a 5-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last unit.
Cantata LED FrEsnEL FuLL CoLor usEr ManuaL Appendix A CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLeSHOOTinG The following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. Luminaire does not work; light and fan do not turn on. • Check power connection and main fuse.
Appendix B FAN SPEED AND CONTROL All Vari-lite and Strand lighting luminaires are governed by the same fan speed versus noise levels and maximum power output rules as detailed below. The noise related to these levels conforms to noise criteria levels NC 55 detailed within the document.
The information presented in this document is not intended as any commercial offer and does not form part of any quotation or contract, unless otherwise agreed by Signify. Data subject to change. CANTATA LED FRESNEL USER MANUAL vls_copyright VERSION DATE:...
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