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 Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Safety cable ...
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• 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.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 • The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Spectral. 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.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 The Spectral 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! 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.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Description of the device Features The Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 is a LED fixture with high output and great effects. • Input Voltage: 100~240VAC, 60/50Hz • Power consumption: 125W • Light source: 7 x 4-in-1 12W RGBW LED •...
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Backside Fig. 02 04) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 05) 3-pin FQ24 power connector 100-240V IN 06) Safety eye 07) 3-pin FQ24 power connector 100-240V OUT 08) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT 09) 4-digit LED display + menu buttons Installation Remove all packing materials from the Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Control Modes There are 4 modes: • Static Colors (Manual) • Built-in programs (Auto) • Master/Slave • DMX-512 (3CH, 3CH, 4CH, 4CH, 5CH, 6CH, 7CH, 12CH, 17CH, 25CH) One Spectral (Static Colors) 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.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Multiple Spectrals (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 the 3-pin XLR cable to connect the Spectrals and other devices. 04) Link the units as shown in fig.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 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.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 The Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel A) LED display MENU button C) ENTER button D) UP button DOWN button Fig.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Main Menu Options Static Colors Built-in programs Master/Slave Mode DMX-512 Mode DMX channel modes Edit Mode Settings White color settings/RGB calibration/Calibration reset Zoom calibration 1. Static Colors With this menu, you can set the static colors. Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows Press the ENTER button to open the menu.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 2. Built-in programs With this menu, you can set the built-in programs. Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows and press the ENTER button to open the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 10 uneditable built-in programs (AT.01-AT.10) and 10 presets (PR.01-PR.10) which can be edited in Edit mode (see page 18).
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 6. Edit Mode With this menu, you can create your own custom shows. 01) 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 choose the desired custom program: PR.01 – PR.10. 04) Press the ENTER button to proceed to the scene choice.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 7. Settings With this menu you can set the device’s settings. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Now you will need to insert the password to access the menu. 04) Press the following buttons in this order: UP>DOWN>UP>DOWN and press the ENTER button to confirm.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 7.4. Settings menu lock With this menu, you can lock the access to the settings. 01) 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 choose between ON and OFF. 04) If you have chosen ON, you will need to insert the password (UP>DOWN>UP>DOWN), every time you want to gain access to the settings menu.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 07) If there are any problems with exporting, the master and the slave devices will light up red. 08) If the operation was completed successfully, the master and the slave devices will light up green. 7.9. Reset With this menu, you can reset the custom programs.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 9. Zoom calibration With this menu you can set the zoom positions. 01) When the display shows , press the ENTER button to open the menu. 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the 2 zoom presets: 03) Press the ENTER button to open the settings of the chosen preset.
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Channel 8 – Built-in programs/Custom programs Dimmer must be open 0-40 Not functional 41-50 Auto 1 51-60 Auto 2 61-70 Auto 3 71-80 Auto 4 81-90 Auto 5 91-100 Auto 6 101-110 Auto 7 111-120 Auto 8 121-130 Auto 9 131-140...
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Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Channel 4 – Fine Red Dimmer must be open 0-255 Fine adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 5 – Green Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 6 – Fine Green Dimmer must be open 0-255 Fine adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 7 –...
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Channel 13 – Built-in programs/Custom programs Dimmer must be open 0-40 Not functional 41-50 Auto 1 51-60 Auto 2 61-70 Auto 3 71-80 Auto 4 81-90 Auto 5 91-100 Auto 6 101-110 Auto 7 111-120 Auto 8 121-130 Auto 9 131-140...
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 4 channels (AR1.D) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Red Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Green Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 4 –...
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 6 channels (AR2.S) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 – Red Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Green Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 4 –...
Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Channel 6 – Zoom 0-255 Gradual zoom adjustment, from OFF to FULL Channel 7 – Zoom reset 0-200 Not functional 201-220 Zoom reset 221-255 Not functional 25 channels (FULL) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 Gradual adjustment, from dark to brightest 0-100% Channel 2 –...
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Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 Channel 10 – White fine (center point) Dimmer must be open 0-255 Fine adjustment White, from 0-100% Channel 11 – Red (outer circle) Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 12 – Red fine (outer circle) Dimmer must be open 0-255 Fine adjustment Red, from 0-100%...
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Spectral M1500 Q4 IP66 211-215 White 3: 4200K 216-220 White 4: 4900K 221-225 White 5: 5600K 226-230 White 6: 5900K 231-235 White 7: 6500K 236-240 White 8: 7200K 241-245 White 9: 8000K 246-250 White 10: 8500K 251-255 White 11: 10000K Channel 20 –...
Suspect two potential problem areas as: the power supply and the LEDs. 01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LEDs. Return the Spectral to your Showtec dealer. 03) If both of the above appear to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
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Internal fuse blown • Return the device to your local Showtec dealer. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. • Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin XLR Out of the controller •...
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