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 Power Spot 3 Q5 • IEC 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.
Power Spot 3 Q5 • The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Power Spot. 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.
Power Spot 3 Q5 The Power Spot 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.
Power Spot 3 Q5 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.
Power Spot 3 Q5 Description of the device Features The Power Spot 3 Q5 is an ultra-compact light effect with high output and great effects. The Power Spot 3 Q5 is the ideal solution for small clubs and mobile DJs. Compact size •...
Power Spot 3 Q5 Backside Fig. 02 04) 4-digit LED display + menu buttons 05) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 06) IEC power connector 100-240V IN + Fuse T1L/250V 07) Ground/earth connection 08) IEC power connector 100-240V OUT 09) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT Installation Remove all packing materials from the Power Spot 3 Q5.
Power Spot 3 Q5 Control Modes There are 6 modes: • Built-in programs • Auto Mode • Manual Mode (Static Color) • Sound-controlled • Master/Slave • DMX-512 (5CH, 7CH, 9CH) One Power Spot (Built-in programs, Auto Mode and Manual Mode) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing.
Power Spot 3 Q5 Multiple Power Spots (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 Power Spots and other devices. 04) Link the units as shown in fig.
Power Spot 3 Q5 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.
Power Spot 3 Q5 The Power Spot 3 Q5 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel A) LED display MODE button C) SETUP button D) UP button DOWN button Fig.
Power Spot 3 Q5 Main Menu Options Built-in programs Auto Mode DMX-512 Mode Master/Slave Mode Sound-controlled Mode Manual Mode (Static Color Mode) 1. Built-in programs With this menu, you can set the built-in programs. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows one of the 11 built-in programs: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the programs.
Power Spot 3 Q5 3. DMX-512 Mode With this menu, you can set the DMX address and select the desired channel mode. 01) Press the MODE button until the display shows 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the desired DMX address. There are 512 DMX addresses available.
Power Spot 3 Q5 DMX Channels 5 channels Channel 1 – Red 0-255 Gradual adjustment Red, from 0-100% Channel 2 – Green 0-255 Gradual adjustment Green, from 0-100% Channel 3 – Blue 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 4 – White 0-255 Gradual adjustment White, from 0-100% Channel 5 –...
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Power Spot 3 Q5 Channel 4 – Blue Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Blue, from 0-100% Channel 5 – White Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment White, from 0-100% Channel 6 – Amber Dimmer must be open 0-255 Gradual adjustment Amber, from 0-100% Channel 7 –...
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 Power Spot to your Showtec dealer. 03) The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 18 for replacing the fuse.
Power Spot 3 Q5 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.