Galactic FX RGB-1000 Warning Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Safety Instructions Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: ● be qualified ● follow the instructions of this manual Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 • Always check and position the laser before anybody enters the room, when the laser is facing an area with people. • Always keep case closed while operating. • Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation. •...
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Laser safety for a Class 4 Laser Product This product is a Class 4 laser with 1220 mW visible output. Class 4 is the highest and most dangerous class of laser, including all lasers that exceed the Class 3B AEL. By definition, a class 4 laser can burn the skin, or cause devastating and permanent eye damage as a result of direct, diffuse, specular reflections or indirect beam viewing.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 There are no user serviceable parts inside. Tampering or removing warranty seals will void your products limited warranty. Combo label with the Product Model Number, Serial Number, Date of Manufacturing, Laser Light Warning Label, Warranty Void Label and Interlocked Housing Label Proper Usage Safety and Compliance Information According to FDA Regulations you should operate this product as stated on...
Galactic FX RGB-1000 The Galactic can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss with a clamp. Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property ! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 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.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Description of the device Features The Showtec Galactic FS RGB-1000 is a laser effect with high output and great effects. ● Power Input: AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz ● Power Consumption: 70 Watt ● Beam Diameter <20mm at aperture ●...
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Backside Fig. 02 06) Cooling fan 07) Safety eye 08) ILDA Input 09) ILDA Through 10) LED Display + control buttons 11) Built-in microphone 12) 3-pin DMX signal connector (IN) 13) Ground/Earth connection 14) 3-pin DMX signal connector (OUT) 15) IEC Power connector 100-240VAC 16) Fuse 1,6AL/250V 17) Power switch ON/OFF...
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Galactic FX RGB-1000 The Interlock plug/remote plug and safety keys are included in the box. The interlock is the “included-in-the-box” successor for the optional remote interlock (51316) They should be kept with the Galactic laser !!! The following safety precautions should be followed: The interlock plug should be placed on the backside (19) of your ●...
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Control Modes There are 4 modes: Built-in programs (stand-alone) Sound-controlled Master/Slave DMX-512 (18CH) One Galactic (Stand-alone) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Multiple Galactics (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. 04) Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Galactics and other devices.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 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 on 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.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Control Panel A) LED display FUNC button C) UP button D) DOWN button ENTER button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. (When you select the DMX address and save it, the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time.) DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address, which is the...
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Main Menu Options Built-in auto and sound-controlled effects Sound Sensitivity DMX Mode Master/Slave Mode Horizontal/Mirror Flip Mode You can only change settings when the display is blinking. If you cannot change certain values, please press the FUNC button once and then adjust the value. 1.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 5. Horizontal/Mirror Flip Mode In this menu you can choose the way in which your laser show is going to be displayed. 01) Press the FUNC button until one of the following names appears on the display: Horizontal Flip Horizontal Flip + Mirror Flip Normal View...
Galactic FX RGB-1000 48-55 Blue and Green 56-65 Red, Green and Blue 66-207 Sequential color change, from slow to fast 208-255 Strobe, from slow to fast Channel 4 – Horizontal movement 0-127 Manual adjustment, from right to left 128-255 Auto movement, from right to left Channel 5 –...
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Galactic FX RGB-1000 Channel 4 – Laser show effects 0-31 3D shape 32-63 Multicolor 64-95 Water effect 96-127 Multiplication effect 128-159 Multicolor 160-191 Multiplication (pattern in the middle + circular multiplication) 192-255 Multicolor (bright) Channel 5 – 3D Rotation effect Ch 4 needs to be set between 0-31 for Ch 5 to work.
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Galactic FX RGB-1000 Channel 14 – Clockwise rotation 0-127 Manual rotation 128-255 Automatic rotation Channel 15 – Clockwise rotation speed 0-255 From fast to slow Channel 16 – Horizontal movement, from left to right 0-127 Manual adjustment 128-255 Automatic movement Channel 17 –...
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Maintenance The Showtec Galactic 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. Wipe the front glass panel clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
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Galactic FX RGB-1000 Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy One or more No power to the fixture. ● Check that 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.
Galactic FX RGB-1000 Product Specifications Model: Galactic FX RGB-1000 Input Voltage: AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz Continuous Power: 70 Watt Fuse: 1.6AL/250V Dimensions: 290 x 260 x 205 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 4 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Set Up and Addressing: Red LED display for all settings DMX Channels:...
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