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Phantom 250 Color Wash
V2
ORDERCODE 40171

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  • Page 1 Phantom 250 Color Wash ORDERCODE 40171...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Showtec Showtec Phantom Product Guide ™ Warning ....................................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 2 Operating Determinations ............................4 Rigging .................................... 4 Return Procedure ................................5 Claims ....................................5 Description of the device ..............................6 Overview ..................................6 Backside ..................................7 Installation ................................... 8 Installing the Lamp ................................
  • Page 4: Warning

    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.
  • Page 5  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.
  • Page 6: Operating Determinations

    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. •...
  • Page 7: Return Procedure

    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...
  • Page 8: Description Of The Device

    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.) •...
  • Page 9: Backside

    Backside Fig. 2 IEC power connector + Fuse 5A 250V 3) Built-in Microphone Blackout Footswitch DMX signal connector (IN) DMX signal connector (OUT)
  • Page 10: Installation

    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.
  • Page 11: Set Up And Operation

    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 ).
  • Page 12: Fixture Linking

    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.
  • Page 13: Control Panel

    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.
  • Page 14: Menu Overview

    Menu Overview...
  • Page 15: User Modes

    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.
  • Page 16: Dmx Channels

    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).
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18: Channels (Basic)

    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).
  • Page 19: Channels Settings

    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.
  • Page 20: Changing The Lamp

    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.
  • Page 21 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. •...
  • Page 22: Product Specification

    Signal output 3-pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models*: Showtec NSD 250/2 (2000 hr) (ordercode 82603) Philips MSD 250 (3000 hr; 6700K) ordercode 80920P Osram HSD 250 (2000 hr; 6000K) ordercode 80926O Osram HSD 250/78 (1000 hr; 7800K) (ordercode 80933O)

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