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USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
V1.0
Alpha Series A3.9i
Product code: 101810
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH V1.0 Alpha Series A3.9i Product code: 101810...
  • Page 2 Alpha Series A3.9i Preface Thank you for purchasing this DMT 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

    3.5.1. Alpha Series - Single Rigging Bar (incl. curving) ............... . .
  • Page 4 Alpha Series A3.9i 8.6. Replacing the Control Box ......................
  • 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: Figure 1 • • DMT Alpha Series A3.9i • • Power Pro cable (0,7 m) for horizontal power linking •...
  • Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words

    Alpha Series A3.9i 1.5. 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 death or DANGER serious injury.
  • Page 7: Safety

    Alpha Series A3.9i 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. 2.1. Warnings and Safety Instructions...
  • Page 8: Requirements For The User

    Alpha Series A3.9i • • If the device is dropped or struck, disconnect the device from the electrical power supply immediately. • • If the device is exposed to extreme temperature variations (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately.
  • Page 9: Description Of The Device

    Alpha Series A3.9i Description of the Device The DMT Alpha Series A3.9i is an indoor HD LED screen with a pixel pitch of 3,9 mm and a built-in A5s PLUS receiver card. The device allows angled connections between -5° and +10°.
  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Alpha Series A3.9i 3.3. Product Specifications Model: Alpha Series A3.9i Source: Light source type LED  LED type Black face  Brightness 1500 nits Optical: Pixel pitch (horizontal) 3,91 mm Pixel pitch (vertical) 3,91 mm Cabinet resolution (horizontal) 128 px Cabinet resolution (vertical) 128 px Module resolution (horizontal) 64 px...
  • Page 11: Dimensions

    Alpha Series A3.9i Rigging vertical max. 18 pcs Locking system Fast lock system  Thermal Specifications: Maximum ambient temperature 45 °C Minimum ambient temperature -10 °C Operating humidity 10–90 % rH Included Items: Included cables Horizontal power link cable / Horizontal signal link cable  3.4.
  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    (Alpha Series - Double Rigging Bar incl. curving) • • 101743 (Stacking Bracket for PS Series) 3.5.1. Alpha Series - Single Rigging Bar (incl. curving) Figure 5 3.5.2. Alpha Series - Double Rigging Bar (incl. curving) Figure 6 3.5.3. Stacking Bracket for PS Series...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Working of the Locking Mechanism The Alpha Series A3.9i LED screen has 4 locking mechanisms: 2 on the top section and 2 on the left side. The Single Rigging Bar (101820) has 2 locking mechanisms and the Double Rigging Bar (101821) has 4 locking mechanisms.
  • Page 14 Alpha Series A3.9i To use the locking mechanism, follow the steps below: 01) Turn the lever (A) counterclockwise. 02) Push the spring-loaded fast-lock (B) and turn it by 90° clockwise or counterclockwise, as shown in Fig. 08 and 09. 03) Make sure that the pins (C) are firmly locked in the fast-lock opening (11), as shown in Fig. 10.
  • Page 15: Maximum Number Of Led Screens On A Rigging Bar

    Maximum Number of LED Screens on a Rigging Bar WARNING Do not hang more devices than the maximum allowed number on one rigging bar. The Alpha Series A3.9i LED screen shall be used only with the Single Rigging Bar/ Double Rigging Bar (101820/101821). •...
  • Page 16: Mounting Options

    Alpha Series A3.9i 4.6. Mounting Options CAUTION Restrict the access under the work area during rigging/derigging. You can mount the device in 2 different ways: • • to a rigging bar (LED screen below a rigging bar/ LED screen on top of a rigging bar) •...
  • Page 17   To connect the Alpha series 3.9i LED screen to a rigging bar, follow the steps below: 01) Put the LED screen below the rigging bar and let the magnetic strip on top of the LED screen snap to the bottom of the rigging bar, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 18 Alpha Series A3.9i Figure 20 04) Make sure that the pins (C) of the left locking mechanism (06) are firmly locked in the fast-lock opening on   the bottom of the rigging bar, as shown in Fig. 21. 05) Turn lever (A) of the left locking mechanism (06) clockwise to tighten the device to the rigging bar, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 19 Alpha Series A3.9i 07) Make sure that the setup is leveled, as shown in Fig. 24. To level the setup, see Fig. 14 and 15 on page 15. Figure 23 Figure 24   Product code: 101810...
  • Page 20: Standing Installation

    Alpha Series A3.9i 4.6.1.2. Standing Installation By the standing installation, the device is installed on top of a rigging bar. To install the LED screen on top of a standing rigging bar, follow the steps below: 01) Remove the rigging eye(s) from the top of the rigging bar, as shown in Fig. 25.
  • Page 21 Alpha Series A3.9i 05) Make sure that the pins (C) of the left locking mechanism (06) on the rigging bar are firmly locked in the fast-lock opening (11) on the bottom of the LED screen as shown in Fig. 30.
  • Page 22: Mounting The Device To A Truss

    Alpha Series A3.9i 4.6.2. Mounting the Device to a Truss You can connect the device laterally to a truss with a stacking bracket (see 3.5. Optional Accessories on page 11). To mount the device to a truss with a stacking bracket, follow the steps below: Figure 34 01) Put the stacking bracket in front of the mounting opening (03).
  • Page 23: Connecting Multiple Devices

    Alpha Series A3.9i 4.7. Connecting Multiple Devices To create a setup with multiple devices, you need to connect the devices vertically and horizontally. 4.7.1. Vertical Installation By the vertical installation, 2 LED screens are connected below one another. To connect vertically 2 LED screens, follow the steps below: 01) Put a 2nd screen below the 1st screen and let the magnetic top of the 2nd screen snap to the bottom of the 1st screen, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 24 Alpha Series A3.9i 04) Make sure that the pins (C) of the left locking mechanism (06) are firmly locked in the fast-lock opening (11) on the bottom of the device, as shown in Fig. 41. 05) Turn lever (A) of the left locking mechanism (06) clockwise to tighten the 2nd LED screen to the 1st LED screen, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 25: Horizontal Installation

    Alpha Series A3.9i 4.7.2. Horizontal Installation By the horizontal installation, 2 LED screens are connected next to one another. To connect horizontally 2 LED screens, follow the steps below: 01) Turn lever (A) of the top locking mechanism (16) of the 2nd LED screen counterclockwise.
  • Page 26 Alpha Series A3.9i Figure 49   Product code: 101810...
  • Page 27: Curved Installation

    4.7.3. Curved Installation You can create a curved setup with multiple devices. The Alpha series 3.9i LED screen can be placed in a curved setup at -5°, 5°, and 10° angle. For more information about curved installation of the rigging bar, see the user manual of the Single Rigging Bar/ Double Rigging Bar (101820/101821).
  • Page 28 Alpha Series A3.9i Figure 54 Figure 55   Figure 56 Figure 57   Product code: 101810...
  • Page 29: Setup

    Alpha Series A3.9i Setup 5.1. Warnings and Precautions Attention Connect all data cables before supplying power. Disconnect power supply before connecting or disconnecting data cables. 5.2. Setup Examples 5.2.1. Connecting Directly to a Personal Computer You can connect the device directly to a personal computer, when the distance from the personal computer to the device is less than 50 m, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 30: Connecting Multiple Devices On One Data Link

    Alpha Series A3.9i 5.3. Connecting Multiple Devices on One Data Link To connect multiple devices on one data link, follow the steps below: 01) Make sure that the devices are not connected to the power supply. 02) Make sure that the 1st device is not connected to the personal computer.
  • Page 31: Power Linking Of Multiple Devices

    Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. Maximum recommended number of devices: • • at 100–120 V: 5 devices Alpha Series A3.9i • • at 200–240 V: 10 devices Alpha Series A3.9i To connect multiple devices on one power link, follow the steps below: 01) Make sure that the devices are not connected to the power supply.
  • Page 32: Operation

    Alpha Series A3.9i Operation 6.1. Safety Instructions for Operation Attention This device must be used only for the purposes it is designed for. This device is intended for professional use as a LED screen for integration as a partial image area of a larger display screen area.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Alpha Series A3.9i Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide contains solutions to problems which can be carried out by an ordinary person. 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.
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Alpha Series A3.9i Maintenance 8.1. Safety Instructions for Maintenance DANGER Electric shock caused by dangerous voltage inside Disconnect power supply before servicing or cleaning. Maintenance may be carried out by instructed or skilled persons. Service shall be carried out only by skilled persons.
  • Page 35: Replacing A Led Screen Module

    Alpha Series A3.9i 8.4. Replacing a LED Screen Module To replace a LED screen module, follow the steps below: 01) Turn the service handle (15) clockwise, as shown in Fig. 62. 02) Hold the service handle (15) with one hand and push the LED screen module out of the cabinet frame (18), as shown in Fig.
  • Page 36: Led Screen Module Calibration

    Alpha Series A3.9i Figure 66 Figure 67   8.5. LED Screen Module Calibration To upload the calibration data from the control box to a newly installed LED screen module, follow the steps below: 8.5.1. Manual Calibration 01) Disconnect all data cables.
  • Page 37 Alpha Series A3.9i 8.6. Replacing the Control Box To replace the control box, follow the steps below: 01) Turn the top locking lever (13) counterclockwise, to loosen the control box from the LED screen, as shown in Fig. 68. 02) Turn the bottom locking lever (13) counterclockwise to loosen the control box from the LED screen on the bottom of the LED screen.
  • Page 38 Alpha Series A3.9i Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage 9.1. 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. • •...
  • Page 39 Alpha Series A3.9i Product code: 101810...
  • Page 40 DMT is a brand of Highlite International B.V.

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