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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Phantom brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products.
Warning FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! 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.
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If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
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 more than 1.3 meter. •...
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. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN...
Description of the device Features The Showtec Phantom is a moving-head with high output and great effects. • 1 Color-wheel with 7 colored gobos, and open • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 10 DMX-control channels required • Mechanical Dimmer/Shutter/Strobe • Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 10 flashes/sec.) •...
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Phantom uses the MSD 250 (ordercode 80920P / 80920O / 80933O / 82603 / 80935) reflectorbulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit. Note that, product versions that use other lamps, may be offered in the future. Check your product specification label for information.
Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. One Phantom Fasten the moving head onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-clamp fastened onto the Phantom ).
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.
Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Phantom is working Fig. 6 A. Display LED D. Up Button B. ENTER] Button E. Down Button C. [CHOOSE] Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed 001-512 on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller.
User Modes DMX Mode: select DMX address 001-512 Auto Mode Master Mode: master mode sound control Master Mode: easy controller mode Slave Mode Navigating through the menu Use the Up-Down buttons to scroll through the menu; Press the ENTER button to select a desired menu function and press the MODE-ESC button to return to a previous menu.
DMX Channels 10 Channels (Advanced ) Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider 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. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT).
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Channel 9 – Lamp ON OFF & Reset No function 10-19 Moving Blackout 20-99 No function 100-109 Reset 110-129 No function 130-145 Auto Program 1 146-161 Auto Program 2 162-177 Auto Program 3 178-193 Auto Program 4 194-209 Sound control 1 210-225 Sound control 2 226-241...
6 Channels (Basic) Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push the slider 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. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT).
3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec Phantom requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
Changing the Lamp 1. Disconnect mains power supply. Loosen the 2 screws on the back of the housing. 2. Gently remove the small metal housing. 3. Follow directions for installing a new lamp, page 8. Replacing a Fuse Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out. If the fuse burns out, the product will not function whatsoever.
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Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to the fixture • Check that power is switched on One or more and cables are plugged in. fixtures are Primary fuse blown. • Replace fuse. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. •...
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