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USER MANUAL ENGLISH Performer Profile 700 Q6 Product code: 33067 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Performer Profile 700 Q6 Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Table of contents Introduction ................................4 Before Using the Product ..........................4 Intended Use ............................... 4 Product Lifespan ..............................4 LEDs Lifespan ............................... 4 Text Conventions ..............................4 Symbols and Signal Words ..........................5 Symbols on the Information Label ........................5 Safety ..................................
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Performer Profile 700 Q6 Reset ..............................37 DMX Error ..............................37 Disp Key ..............................37 Information ..............................38 Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) ....................38 Preset Color .............................38 DMX Channels ..............................39 DMX Channels Overview ........................39 BASIC (3 channels), SSP (8 channels), TOUR (13 channels), TR16 (20 channels) ......40 HSIC (7 channels) ...........................43...
After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: ● Showtec Performer Profile 700 Q6 ● Schuko to power pro cable (1,5 m) ● Safety cable ●...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Symbols and Signal Words Safety notes and warnings are indicated throughout the user manual by safety signs. Always follow the instructions provided in this user manual. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in DANGER serious injury or death.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. Warnings and Safety Instructions...
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Performer Profile 700 Q6 WARNING Possible eye damage caused by high light intensity Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this device. ● Do not look at the operating light source. May be harmful to the eye. ● Do not look at the light source with optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Attention For professional use only This device shall be used only for the purposes it is designed for. This device is designed to be used as a professional stage luminaire. Any incorrect use may lead to hazardous situations and result in injuries and material damage.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Description of the Device The Showtec Performer Profile 700 Q6 is a professional stage luminaire with an iris slot and a gobo slot. It is equipped with four shutters. Front View 01) Barrel screw (x2) 02) Safety eye 1...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Product Specifications Model: Performer Profile 700 Q6 Electrical: Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 300 W Fuse: T 6,3 A / 250 V Physical: Dimensions: 685 x 238 x 499 mm (L x W x H) (without accessories)
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Installation Safety Instructions for Installation WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. If trussing systems are used, installation must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons. Follow all applicable European, national and local safety regulations concerning rigging and trussing.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Rigging The device can be mounted to a truss or other rigging structure in any orientation. Make sure that all loads are within the pre-determined limits of the supporting structure. CAUTION Restrict the access under the work area during rigging and/or derigging.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the device with the adjustment handle (05). Turn the adjustment handle (05) counterclockwise to loosen it (see Fig. 07). 02) Tilt the device to the desired angle. 03) Turn the adjustment handle (05) clockwise to tighten it. Make sure that the device cannot move freely after the adjustment handle (05) is tightened.
Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. Maximum recommended number of devices: ● at 100–120 V: 3 devices Performer Profile 700 Q6 ● at 200–240 V: 6 devices Performer Profile 700 Q6 Product code: 33067...
Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables. Stand-alone Setup When the Performer Profile 700 Q6 is not connected to a controller or to other devices, it functions as a stand-alone device. It can be operated manually via the control panel.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 DMX Cables Shielded twisted-pair cables with 5-pin XLR connectors must be used for a reliable DMX connection. You can purchase DMX cables directly from your Highlite International dealer or make your own cables. If you use XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission, this may lead to signal degradation and unreliable operation of the DMX network.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Master/Slave Setup The Performer Profile 700 Q6 supports master/slave control mode. To connect multiple devices in a master/slave setup, follow the steps below: Connect the DMX OUT connector on the first device to the DMX IN connector on the second device with a 5-pin DMX cable.
In a setup with multiple devices, make sure that you set the DMX starting address of each device correctly. The Performer Profile 700 Q6 has 6 personalities: 3, 7, 8, 10, 13 and 20 channels. If you want to connect multiple devices on one data link and use them in 20-channel mode, for...
Beam Shaping with Shutters The beam of the Performer Profile 700 Q6 can be shaped using the 4 included shutters as shown in Fig. 11. To shape the beam using the shutters (11), follow the steps below (see Fig. 11): ●...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Gobo Installation An optional gobo holder can be inserted into the gobo slot (10) on the device as shown in Fig.12. See 3.4 Optional accessories on page 11 for more information about the optional gobo holders.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Iris Installation You can use an optional iris to reduce the aperture size of the output. See 3.4 Optional accessories on page 11 for more information about the optional iris. To install the iris, follow the steps below (see Fig. 13 and Fig. 14): 01) Use a screwdriver to loosen the iris slot screws (07).
Lens Installation An optional lens can be attached to the Performer Profile 700 Q6 as shown in Fig. 15, Fig. 16 and Fig 17. Lenses with fixed angles and zoom lenses are available. See 3.4 Optional accessories on page 11 for more information about the optional lenses.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Zoom Lens Installation To install a zoom lens, follow the steps below (see Fig.16 and Fig 17.): 01) Loosen and remove the barrel screws (01). 02) Turn the barrel (06) 45° clockwise or counterclockwise and pull it out.
Control Modes The Performer Profile 700 Q6 can be operated with a DMX controller, without a DMX controller as a stand- alone device, or in a master/slave setup.
Start-up Upon start-up the display shows a splash screen with the Showtec logo. Afterwards the display shows the start screen. The start screen provides information about the DMX starting address of the device, the temperature of the LEDs and the selected DMX channel mode: Press the ENTER button or the UP/DOWN buttons to enter the main menu.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Main Menu Options The main menu has the following options: 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate through the main menu. 02) Press the ENTER button to open the submenus. Static Colors In this menu you can create a custom color and add a strobe effect.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 DMX Address In this menu you can set the DMX starting address of the device. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the DMX starting address of the device. The selection range depends on the active DMX channel mode: ●...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Auto Programs In this menu you can select to play one the auto programs or custom programs. There are 10 built-in auto programs and 2 custom programs. The custom programs are editable. For more information see 6.6.6.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Edit In this menu you can edit the 2 custom programs and upload them from the master device to connected slave devices. To edit the custom programs: Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the custom program you want to edit: PROGRAM1 or PROGRAM2.
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Performer Profile 700 Q6 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired scene. 04) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection and open the submenu with the settings for the respective scene. 05) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the following 9 options: ●...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 To upload the custom programs: 01) Press the UP/DOWN button to Select UPLOAD. 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. During upload the display will show: When the upload has been sent, the display will show OK.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Reset In this submenu, you can restore the default factory settings of the device. This submenu requires a password. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons in the following order: UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN to enter the password.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Information In this submenu, you can see the fixture hours, the firmware version and the RDM details of the device. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the following 3 options: ● FIXTURE HOURS: The display shows the total number of hours the LEDs have been used for ●...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 DMX Channels DMX Channels Overview BASIC TOUR TR16 HSIC Function 3 CH 8 CH 13 CH 20 CH 7 CH 10 CH Intensity Hue Fine Saturation Dimmer Dimer Fine Red Fine Green Green Fine Blue Blue Fine...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 BASIC (3 channels), SSP (8 channels), TOUR (13 channels), TR16 (20 channels) BASIC TOUR TR16 Function Value Setting 3 CH 8 CH 13 CH 20 CH Dimmer 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Dimmer Fine 000–255...
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Performer Profile 700 Q6 BASIC TOUR TR16 Function Value Setting 3 CH 8 CH 13 CH 20 CH 196–200 Pretty’n Pink L794 201–205 Follies Pink L328 206–210 Magical Magenta L795 211–215 Pale Rose L154 216–220 Smokey Pink L127 221–225 Flesh Pink L192 226–230...
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Performer Profile 700 Q6 BASIC TOUR TR16 Function Value Setting 3 CH 8 CH 13 CH 20 CH Auto Speed 000–255 Auto program speed adjustment 000–009 No function 010–099 From low to high frequency (0-25Hz) 100–109 No function Strobe 110–179 Pulse strobe, from low to high rate 180–189...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 HSIC (7 channels) HSIC Function Value Setting 7 CH Intensity 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) Hue Fine 000–255 Fine adjustment Saturation 000–255 From low to high saturation (0–100 %) 000–009...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 HSIC Function Value Setting 7 CH 141–150 Reserved 151–160 1200Hz 161–170 2400Hz 171–180 4000Hz 181–190 6000Hz 191–200 25000Hz 201–210 All reset 211–220 Reserved 221–230 Reserved 231–240 Reserved 241–255 Reserved Note: Make sure that the Intensity channel is open in order to see the light output.
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Performer Profile 700 Q6 Function Value Setting 10 CH 166–170 Daylight Blue L165 171–175 Pale Lavender L136 176–180 Surprise Pink L194 181–185 Pale Violet L142 186–190 Perfect Lavender L700 191–195 Light Pink 196–200 Pretty’n Pink L794 201–205 Follies Pink L328 206–210...
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Performer Profile 700 Q6 Function Value Setting 10 CH 111–120 Auto 8 121–130 Auto 9 131–140 Auto 10 141–150 Custom 1 151–160 Custom 2 161–255 No function Auto Speed 000–255 Auto program speed adjustment 000–009 No function 010–099 From low to high frequency (0–25 Hz) 100–109...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide contains solutions to problems which can be carried out by an ordinary person. The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Maintenance Safety Instructions for Maintenance DANGER Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. Preventive Maintenance Attention Before each use, examine the device visually for any defects. Make sure that: ●...
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Corrective Maintenance The device does not contain user-serviceable parts Do not open the device and do not modify the device. Refer repairs and servicing to instructed or skilled persons. Contact your Highlite International dealer for more information.
Performer Profile 700 Q6 Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage Instructions for Transportation WARNING Incorrect deinstallation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. ● Let the device cool down before dismounting. ● Disconnect power supply before deinstallation. ● Always observe the national and site-specific regulations during deinstallation and derigging of the device.