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Summary of Contents for SHOWTEC Astro 360 RGBW V1
- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Astro 360 RGBW Ordercode: 43023 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Astro 360 RGBW Table of contents Warning ....................................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 2 Operating Determinations ............................4 Rigging .................................... 4 Connection with the mains............................6 Return Procedure ................................6 Claims ....................................6 Description of the device ..............................7 Frontside..................................7 Backside .................................. -
Page 3: Warning
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 Astro 360 RGBW Pro power cable (1,5 m) ... - Page 4 • 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.
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Page 5: Operating Determinations
Astro 360 RGBW • The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Astro. 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. - Page 6 Astro 360 RGBW The Astro may never be hanged at a 90 degree angle !! The Astro can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss with a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious injuries and/or damage of property! Ordercode: 43023...
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Page 7: Connection With The Mains
Astro 360 RGBW 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... -
Page 8: Description Of The Device
Astro 360 RGBW Description of the device Features The Astro 360 RGBW is a moving head effect with high output and great effects. Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 60/50Hz Power consumption: 110W DMX channels: 6, 10 channels Light source: 8 x 10W LED ... -
Page 9: Backside
Astro 360 RGBW Backside Fig. 02 04) Pro power connector 100-240V IN 05) Pro power connector 100-240V OUT 06) Fuse F3AL/250V 07) Built-in microphone 08) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 09) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT Installation Remove all packing materials from the Astro 360 RGBW. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. -
Page 10: Control Modes
Astro 360 RGBW Control Modes There are 5 modes: • Stand-alone • Manual • Sound-controlled • Master/Slave • DMX-512 (6CH, 10CH) One Astro (Auto 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. -
Page 11: Multiple Astros (Dmx Control)
Astro 360 RGBW Multiple Astros (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-pin XLR cable to connect the Astros and other devices. 04) Link the units as shown in fig. -
Page 12: Fixture Linking
Astro 360 RGBW 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. -
Page 13: Control Panel
Astro 360 RGBW The Astro 360 RGBW can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel A) LCD display MENU button C) UP button D) DOWN button ENTER button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. -
Page 14: Menu Overview
Astro 360 RGBW Menu Overview Ordercode: 43023... -
Page 15: Main Menu Options
Astro 360 RGBW Main Menu Options Stand-alone mode DMX-512 mode Channel mode Master/Slave mode Display ON/OFF Sound-controlled mode Code ON/OFF Manual mode 1. Stand-alone mode When this menu is active, the device will run the built-in color chase. 01) Press the MENU button until the display shows 02) The device will now run the built-in color chase. -
Page 16: Master/Slave Mode
Astro 360 RGBW 2.3. Master/Slave mode With this menu you can set the device as a master or a slave device. 01) While in the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set the device as a master (MAST) or a slave (SLAVE). -
Page 17: Manual Dmx Adjustment Mode
Astro 360 RGBW 2.8. Manual DMX adjustment mode If Manual mode is active (see above), you will be able to manually adjust the values of the available DMX channels. This mode will not work if Manual mode is switched OFF. 01) While in the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows one of the following options: 02) Once you have chosen the channel which you want to edit, press the ENTER button to open the... -
Page 18: Channels
Astro 360 RGBW 10 channels Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment between 0-127. The head can be turned by 360° and stopped at any position you wish. Counterclockwise continuous rotation between 128-191, from fast to slow. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Suspect three potential problem areas as: the power supply, the LEDs, the fuse. 01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LEDs. Return the Astro to your Showtec dealer. 03) The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 18 for replacing the fuse. -
Page 20: No Response To Dmx
Astro 360 RGBW No Response to DMX Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 01) Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 02) Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. Try your DMX control again. -
Page 21: Product Specifications
Astro 360 RGBW Product Specifications Model: Showtec Astro 360 RGBW Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 60/50Hz Power consumption: 110W (full output) DMX linking: 30pcs Fuse: F3AL/250V Dimensions: 265 x 147 x 333 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 7 kg Operating and Programming: Signal pin OUT:... -
Page 22: Dimensions
Astro 360 RGBW Dimensions Ordercode: 43023... -
Page 23: Notes
Astro 360 RGBW Notes Ordercode: 43023... - Page 24 ©2015 Showtec...