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USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
Shark - The Meg - Beam One
V1
Product code: 45040
Firmware version: 2.0
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH Shark - The Meg - Beam One Product code: 45040 Firmware version: 2.0 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
  • Page 2 Shark - The Meg - Beam One 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One 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 ........................
  • Page 4 Shark - The Meg - Beam One Maintenance ..............................38 Safety Instructions for Maintenance ......................38 Preventive Maintenance ..........................38 Basic Cleaning Instructions ........................38 Corrective Maintenance ..........................39 Replacing the Fuse .............................39 Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage ....................40 Instructions for Deinstallation ..........................40 Instructions for Transportation ........................40 Storage ................................40...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: ● Showtec Shark - The Meg - Beam One ● Schuko to Power Pro cable (1,5 m) ●...
  • Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One ● References: References to chapters and parts of the device are in bold lettering, for example: “Refer to 2. Safety”, “turn the adjustment handle (05)” ● 0–255: Defines a range of values ●...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One 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.
  • Page 8 Shark - The Meg - Beam One WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. CAUTION Risk of injury due to movement of the device The head of the device can move quickly. Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened.
  • Page 9: Requirements For The User

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One ● This device is not suitable for households and for general lighting. ● This device is not designed for permanent operation. ● This device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void.
  • Page 10: Description Of The Device

    Description of the Device The Showtec Shark - The Meg - Beam One is a compact but powerful 100 Watt LED moving head with a very narrow beam angle of 1,6 degrees and lots of impressive effects, including a controllable LED ring effect.
  • Page 11: Back View

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Back View 06) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 07) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT 08) Power switch (ON / OFF) 09) Power Pro connector IN (Blue) 10) Power Pro connector OUT (Grey) 11) Fuse F4AL / 250 V Fig.
  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Product Specifications Model: Shark - The Meg - Beam One Electrical: Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 175 W Fuse: F4AL, 250 V Physical: Dimensions: 262 x 165 x 424 mm (L x W x H) (including bracket)
  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Dimensions Fig. 05 Fig. 06 Fig. 07 Fig. 08 Product code: 45040...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One 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.
  • Page 15: Rigging

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Rigging The device can be positioned on a flat surface or 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.
  • Page 16: Connecting To Power Supply

    Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. Maximum recommended number of devices: ● at 100–120 V: 4 devices Shark - The Meg - Beam One ● at 200–240 V: 8 devices Shark - The Meg - Beam One...
  • Page 17: Setup

    Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables. Stand-alone Setup When the Shark - The Meg - Beam One is not connected to a controller or to other devices, it functions as a stand-alone device. For more information about the control modes, refer to 6.2. Control Modes on page 19.
  • Page 18: Dmx Cables

    Fig. 10 Master/Slave Setup The Shark - The Meg - Beam One supports master/slave control mode. To connect multiple devices in a master/slave setup, follow the steps below: Connect the first device’s DMX OUT connector to the second device’s DMX IN connector with a 3-pin DMX cable.
  • Page 19: Dmx Linking

    In a setup with multiple devices, make sure that you set the DMX starting address of each device correctly. The Shark - The Meg - Beam One has 3 personalities: 15 channels, 22 channels and 30 channels. If you want to connect multiple devices on one data link and use them in 30-channel mode, for...
  • Page 20: Operation

    Control Modes The Shark - The Meg - Beam One can be operated with a DMX controller, or without a DMX controller as a stand-alone device or in a master/slave setup.
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Control Panel A) TFT DISPLAY MENU button C) UP button D) DOWN button ENTER button Fig. 13 ● Use the MENU button to open the main menu or to exit the current submenu and return to the main menu.
  • Page 22: Menu Overview

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Menu Overview Product code: 45040...
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  • Page 28: Main Menu Options

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Main Menu Options The main menu has the following options: 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the following 4 main menu options: ● DMX Address: See 6.6.1. DMX Functions for more information.
  • Page 29: Channel Mode

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Channel Mode In this menu you can select a DMX configuration. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select 15, 22 or 30 DMX channels. The display shows: 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the desired Channel Mode.
  • Page 30: Music Run

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Music Run In this menu you can set the sound-controlled mode of the device. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the Music Run mode. The display shows: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the submenus. The display shows: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 9 options: Program 1–9...
  • Page 31: Fixture Settings

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Fixture Settings In this menu you can set the settings of the device. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu. The display shows: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the following 10 submenu options. The submenus are: ...
  • Page 32: Manual

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One Manual In this menu you can set the settings of the device. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu. The display shows: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the following 29 submenu options. The submenus are: Pan: Set the initial pan position.
  • Page 33: Advanced

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One  Pix_FDimmer: Set the initial pix_fdimmer value.  Pix_BDimmer: Set the initial pix_bdimmer value.  Pix_BRed: Set the initial pix_bred dimmer value.  Pix_BGreen: Set the initial pix_bgreen dimmer value.  Pix_BBlue: Set the initial pix_bblue dimmer value.
  • Page 34: Dmx Channels

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One DMX Channels 15 Channels, 22 Channels, 30 Channels 15 CH 22 CH 30 CH Function Value Setting 000–255 Pan adjustment 0°–540° Pan Fine 000–010 Pan adjustment, 16-bit Tilt 000–255 Tilt adjustment 0°–210° Tilt Fine 000–255...
  • Page 35 Shark - The Meg - Beam One 15 CH 22 CH 30 CH Function Value Setting 126–132 Gobo 4 shake effect, from slow to fast 133–139 Gobo 5 shake effect, from slow to fast 140–146 Gobo 6 shake effect, from slow to fast 147–153...
  • Page 36 Shark - The Meg - Beam One 15 CH 22 CH 30 CH Function Value Setting 001–015 016–031 Green 032–047 Blue 048–063 Red + Blue 064–079 Red + Green 080–095 Green + Blue 096–111 Red + Green + Blue 112–127 2700 K 128–143...
  • Page 37: Rotating Gobo Wheel And Color Wheel

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One 15 CH 22 CH 30 CH Function Value Setting Pix Foreground From low to high intensity (0–100 %) 000–255 Dimmer Pix Background From low to high intensity (0–100 %) 000–255 Dimmer Pix Background From low to high intensity (0–100 %)
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Shark - The Meg - Beam One 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.
  • Page 39 Shark - The Meg - Beam One 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.
  • Page 40 Shark - The Meg - Beam One 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.
  • Page 41 Shark - The Meg - Beam One Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage Instructions for Deinstallation WARNING Incorrect deinstallation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. ● Let the device cool down before dismounting. ● Disconnect power supply before deinstallation. ●...
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