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USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
Galactic RGB-6-751
V1
Product code: 51348
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH Galactic RGB-6-751 Product code: 51348 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
  • Page 2 Galactic RGB-6-751 Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Table of contents Introduction ................................4 Before Using the Product ..........................4 Intended Use ............................... 4 Product Lifespan ..............................4 Text Conventions ..............................4 Symbols and Signal Words ..........................5 Labels ..................................5 Safety ..................................6 Warnings and Safety Instructions ........................6 Requirements for the User ..........................
  • Page 4 Galactic RGB-6-751 48 Channels ..............................37 54 Channels ..............................38 66 Channels ..............................40 Pattern Selection Chart........................42 Troubleshooting ..............................43 Maintenance ..............................44 Safety Instructions for Maintenance ......................44 Preventive Maintenance ..........................44 Basic Cleaning Instructions ........................44 Corrective Maintenance ..........................45 Replacing the Fuse .............................45 Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage ....................46 Instructions for Deinstallation ..........................46 Instructions for Transportation ........................46 Storage ................................46...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: ● Showtec Galactic RGB-6-751 ● Schuko to Power Pro cable – 1,3 m ● Remote interlock test connector ●...
  • Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Symbols and Signal Words Safety notes and warnings are indicated throughout the user manual by safety signs. Always follow the instructions provided in this user manual. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in DANGER death or serious injury.
  • Page 7: Safety

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. Warnings and Safety Instructions DANGER Danger for children For adult use only.
  • Page 8 Galactic RGB-6-751 WARNING Laser radiation Avoid exposure to beam. This device is a class 3B laser device according to the classification in NEN-EN-IEC 60825-1:2014. It emits visible radiation in the wavelength range 400–700 nm. Exposure to the direct or reflected laser beam, including accidental short term exposure, is hazardous to the eye.
  • Page 9: Requirements For The User

    Galactic RGB-6-751 ● If the device fails to work properly, discontinue the use immediately. Attention For professional use only This device shall be used only for the purposes it is designed for. This device is designed to be used as a professional laser projector. Any incorrect use may lead to hazardous situations and result in injuries and material damage.
  • Page 10: Laser Safety

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Laser Safety CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures, other than those specified in this manual, may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Check all applicable national and international regulations concerning laser safety before using this device.
  • Page 11: Description Of The Device

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Description of the Device The Showtec Galactic RGB-6-751 is a laser projector with high output and great effects. Front View Fig. 03 01) 2 x adjustment screw 02) Mounting bracket 03) 6 x laser beam aperture Back View Fig.
  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Product Specifications Model: Galactic RGB-6-751 Electrical: Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 108 W Fuse: 5KT3,15AL/250 V Physical: Dimensions: 1000 x 135 x 200 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 11,5 kg Laser: Laser class: Laser power: 638 nm = 175 mW (red) 515 nm = 50 mW (green) 450 nm = 450 mW (blue) Beam diameter at aperture:...
  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Dimensions Fig. 05 Product code: 51348...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Installation Safety Instructions for Installation WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. If trussing systems are used, installation must be carried out only by instructed or skilled persons. ● Make sure that the device is rigidly mounted to prevent movement due to vibration or jarring. ●...
  • Page 15: Personal Protective Equipment

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Personal Protective Equipment During installation and rigging wear personal protective equipment in compliance with the national and site-specific regulations. Installation Site Requirements ● The device can be used only indoors. ● The minimum distance to other objects must be bigger than 0,5 m. ●...
  • Page 16: Angle Adjustment

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the device with the adjustment screws (01). 01) Turn the adjustment screws (01) counterclockwise to release them. Tilt the device at the desired angle (see Fig. 09). Turn the adjustment screws (01) clockwise to tighten them. Make sure that the device cannot move freely after the adjustment screws (01) are tightened.
  • Page 17 Galactic RGB-6-751 02) Loosen the adjustment screw counterclockwise on the connection mechanism (16), as shown in Fig. Fig. 11 03) Pull the locking pin of the connection mechanism (16) towards you and slide the connection mechanism (16) onto the rail of the next device, as shown in Fig. 12 and 13. The red circle in Fig. 12 indicates the locking position for the locking pin.
  • Page 18: Connecting To Power Supply

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Connecting to Power Supply DANGER Electric shock caused by short-circuit The device accepts AC mains power at 100–240 V and 50/60 Hz. Do not supply power at any other voltage or frequency to the device. This device falls under IEC protection class I. Make sure that the device is always electrically connected to the ground (earth).
  • Page 19: Setup

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Setup Warnings and Precautions WARNING Laser radiation Avoid exposure to beam. Attention Use laser protective eyewear during alignment and setup. During alignment and setup the access of unauthorized persons to the area, where the laser radiation exceeds the spectator MPE, must be restricted. The temporary laser controlled area must be marked accordingly.
  • Page 20: Dmx Cables

    Galactic RGB-6-751 DMX Cables Shielded twisted-pair cables with 3-pin/5-pin XLR connectors must be used for reliable DMX connection. You can purchase DMX cables directly from your Highlite International dealer or make your own cables. If you use XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission, this may lead to signal degradation and unreliable operation of the DMX network.
  • Page 21: Dmx Linking

    Galactic RGB-6-751 DMX Linking To connect multiple devices on one DMX data link, follow the steps below: Use a 3-pin DMX cable to connect the DMX OUT connector of the lighting controller to the DMX IN connector of the first device. Connect the first device’s DMX OUT connector to the second device’s DMX IN connector with a 3-pin DMX cable.
  • Page 22: Operation

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Operation Safety Instructions for Operation WARNING Laser radiation Avoid exposure to beam. This device is a class 3B laser device according to the classification in NEN-EN-IEC 60825-1:2014. The device can be operated only by instructed or skilled persons. ●...
  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Control Panel A) LCD display ENTER button C) DOWN button D) UP button MENU button Fig. 19 ● Use the MENU button to exit the current submenu, to return to the main menu and to navigate through the main menu. ●...
  • Page 24: Menu Overview

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Menu Overview Product code: 51348...
  • Page 25 Galactic RGB-6-751 Product code: 51348...
  • Page 26: Main Menu Options

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Main Menu Options The main menu has the following options: 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the following 6 main menu options: ● Auto: See 6.6.1. Auto Mode ● Sound: See 6.6.2. Sound Mode ● Manual: See 6.6.3.
  • Page 27: Sound Mode

    Galactic RGB-6-751 03) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu. The display shows: 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of 2 options:  Program  Speed 05) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu. The display shows: 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the values: ...
  • Page 28 Galactic RGB-6-751 02) Press the ENTER button to select the Sound menu. The display shows 03) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu. The display shows: 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of 2 options:  Program ...
  • Page 29: Manual Mode

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Manual Mode In this menu you can set the Manual mode of the device. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the Manual mode. The display shows: 02) Press the ENTER button to select the Manual menu. The display shows 03) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu.
  • Page 30: Dmx Mode

    Galactic RGB-6-751 05) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu. The display shows: 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the values:  Red: The adjustment range is 0–255  Green: The adjustment range is 0–255  Blue: The adjustment range is 0–255 ...
  • Page 31 Galactic RGB-6-751 03) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu. The display shows: 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of 2 options:   Address 05) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu. The display shows: 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the values: ...
  • Page 32: Slave Mode

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Slave Mode In this menu you can set the device as a slave device in master/slave control mode. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the Slave mode. The display shows: 02) Press the ENTER button to select the Slave menu. The display shows 03) Press ENTER button to set the device as a slave device.
  • Page 33 Galactic RGB-6-751 02) Press the ENTER button to select the reset menu. The display shows 03) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu. The display shows: 04) Press the ENTER button to open the submenu. The display shows: 05) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select: ...
  • Page 34: Dmx Channels

    Galactic RGB-6-751 DMX Channels Fig. 20 The Galactic RGB-6-751 is equipped with 6 laser beam apertures. Note: Make sure that the laser intensity channel(s) and laser color channels are open, in order to see the laser output. When using preset colors, it is not possible to adjust the individual laser colors (RGB).
  • Page 35: 12 Channels

    Galactic RGB-6-751 7 CH 9 CH Function Value Setting 000–191 192 fixed positions on the X axis X Movement 192–223 Horizontal movement from left to right, from slow to fast 224–255 Horizontal movement from right to left, from slow to fast 000–191 192 fixed positions on the Y axis Y Movement...
  • Page 36 Galactic RGB-6-751 Function Value Setting No Function 000–255 No function when CH1 is set between 101–255 Blue Laser 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) when CH1 is set between 001–100 No Function 000–255 No function when CH1 is set between 101–255 000–255 Laser patterns (See 6.7.6.1.
  • Page 37: Channels

    Galactic RGB-6-751 36 Channels Function Value Setting X Movement (Laser 1) 000–255 Fixed positions on the X axis, 127 = middle Y Movement (Laser 1) 000–255 Fixed positions on the Y axis, 127 = middle 000–127 Laser off Laser 1 128–255 Laser on Red Laser (Laser 1)
  • Page 38: 48 Channels

    Galactic RGB-6-751 48 Channels Function Value Setting 000–100 From low to high RGB laser intensity (0–100 %) 101–110 Maximum RGB laser intensity (100 %) 111–125 Default color Laser Intensity (Laser 1) 126–190 Color switch (White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan), from slow to fast 191–254 Color flow, from slow to fast...
  • Page 39: Channels

    Galactic RGB-6-751 54 Channels Function Value Setting 000–005 Blackout 006–021 Red 100 % / Green Up / Blue 0 % 022–037 Red Down / Green 100 % / Blue 0 % 038–053 Red 0 % / Green 100 % / Blue Up 054–070 Red 0 % / Green Down / Blue 100 % 071–086...
  • Page 40 Galactic RGB-6-751 Function Value Setting Fixed colors must be used in combination with CH 48. Which of these colors are visible depends on the selected pattern. 186–254 Color flow, from slow to fast Color flow stop Laser Intensity 000–255 From low to high intensity (0–100 %) (Laser 6) 000–255 Laser patterns (See 6.7.6.1.
  • Page 41: 66 Channels

    Galactic RGB-6-751 66 Channels Function Value Setting 000–100 From low to high RGB laser intensity (0–100 %) 101–110 Maximum RGB laser intensity (100 %) 111–125 Default color Laser Intensity (Laser 1) 126–190 Color switch (White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan), from slow to fast 191–254 Color flow, from slow to fast...
  • Page 42 Galactic RGB-6-751 Function Value Setting 210–255 Zoom in and zoom out, from slow to fast 000–127 Fixed rotating 0–359° 128–191 Continuous clockwise rotation, from slow to fast Y Rotation (Laser 6) 192–255 Continuous counterclockwise rotation, from slow to fast 000–127 Fixed rotating 0–359°...
  • Page 43: Pattern Selection Chart

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Pattern Selection Chart Product code: 51348...
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide contains actions which can be carried out by the user. The device does not contain user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized modifications to the device will render the warranty void. Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage. Refer servicing to instructed or skilled persons.
  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Maintenance Safety Instructions for Maintenance DANGER Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. WARNING Laser radiation Avoid exposure to beam. This device is a class 3B laser device according to the classification in NEN-EN-IEC 60825-1:2014. Maintenance can be carried out by instructed or skilled persons.
  • Page 46: Corrective Maintenance

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Dry the lens carefully with a lint-free cloth. Clean the DMX and other connections with a damp cloth. Attention ● Do not immerse the device in liquid. ● Do not use alcohol or solvents. ● Make sure that the connections are fully dry before connecting the device to the power supply and to other devices.
  • Page 47: Deinstallation, Transportation And Storage

    Galactic RGB-6-751 Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage Instructions for Deinstallation WARNING Incorrect deinstallation can cause serious injuries and damage of property. ● Let the device cool down before dismounting. ● Disconnect power supply before deinstallation. ● Always observe the national and site-specific regulations during deinstallation and derigging of the device.
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