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 Phantom 280 Hybrid ● Pro power cable (1,5 m) ●...
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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.
Phantom 280 Hybrid Operating Determinations ● This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. ● The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be bigger than 80 cm.
Phantom 280 Hybrid 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...
Phantom 280 Hybrid Description of the device Features The Phantom 280 Hybrid is a moving head with high output and great effects. ● Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (auto ranging) ● Power consumption: 395 W ● Light source: 280W White LED ●...
09) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT Installation Remove all packing materials from the Phantom 280 Hybrid. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
Phantom 280 Hybrid Control Modes There are 5 modes: ● Auto ● Manual ● Sound-controlled ● Master/Slave ● DMX-512 (13CH, 18CH) One Phantom (Auto, Manual) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,8 meter on all sides for air circulation.
Phantom 280 Hybrid Multiple Phantoms (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,8 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 Phantoms and other devices.
Phantom 280 Hybrid 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.
Phantom 280 Hybrid The Phantom 280 Hybrid can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel A) LCD display UP button C) ENTER button D) DOWN button MENU button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
Phantom 280 Hybrid Main Menu Options DMX Addressing DMX mode / Master-Slave / Auto / Sound-controlled / Manual Pan and Tilt Reverse / Screen Reverse / Pan and Tilt Angle / Fans / Dimmer Curve / Color Balance / Sound Sensitivity / Reset / Factory Reset System Information Upon start-up, the device will show its currently active mode, as well as the current Pan/Tilt settings.
Phantom 280 Hybrid Built-in Programs Mode You can run the auto programs when using the Phantom. 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 select one of the 5 modes: 1.
Phantom 280 Hybrid 5. Manual Mode 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows MANUAL. 02) Press the ENTER button to activate Manual mode. 03) The display will show: 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the following options: ●...
Phantom 280 Hybrid Advanced Settings 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) The display will show: 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle through the following options: ●...
Phantom 280 Hybrid DMX Channels 13 Channels Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the fader up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0–255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped at any position you wish.
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Phantom 280 Hybrid Channel 6 – Rotating gobo wheel + gobo shake Linear gobo change following the movement of the slider. Between 128-189 and 194-255, the gobo wheel rotates continuously (so-called “Rainbow” effect). Open / White 8-15 Gobo 1 16-23...
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Phantom 280 Hybrid Channel 9 – Prism + rotation Not functional 8-12 3-facet prism effect 13-130 Clockwise rotation (CW) 3-facet prism effect, from slow to fast 131-247 Counterclockwise rotation (CCW) 3-facet prism effect, from slow to fast 252-255 3-facet prism effect Channel 10 –...
Phantom 280 Hybrid 18 Channels Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the fader up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0–255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped at any position you wish.
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Phantom 280 Hybrid Channel 9 – Rotating gobo wheel + gobo shake Linear gobo change following the movement of the slider. Between 128-189 and 194-255, the gobo wheel rotates continuously (so-called “Rainbow” effect). Open / White 8-15 Gobo 1 16-23...
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Phantom 280 Hybrid Channel 12 – Prism + rotation Not functional 8-12 3-facet prism effect 13-130 Clockwise rotation (CW) 3-facet prism effect, from slow to fast 131-247 Counterclockwise rotation (CCW) 3-facet prism effect, from slow to fast 252-255 3-facet prism effect Channel 13 –...
04) The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Phantom 280 Hybrid requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth.
Phantom 280 Hybrid Fig. 07 03) Remove the lamp cover by unscrewing the 4 screws (see fig. 07). 04) Gently tilt the head so that the small metal housing can slide out more easily. 05) Turn the gobo wheel, with the gobo you want to remove, to the upside.
Suspect three potential problem areas as: the power supply, the LEDs, the fuse. 01) Power supply. Check if the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LEDs. Return the Phantom to your Showtec dealer. 03) The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 24 for replacing the fuse.
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Phantom 280 Hybrid Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy One or more No power to the fixture. ● Check if power is switched on and fixtures do not cables are plugged in. function at all. Primary fuse blown. ● Replace fuse. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected.