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FT USER GUIDE
V2.1
(ENG)

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Summary of Contents for Pyroterra Lighttoys FT

  • Page 1 Pyroterra Lighttoys presents FT USER GUIDE V2.1 (ENG)
  • Page 2 You can use Lighttoys FT props in 2 different ways: Predefined patterns This is the simplest way how to enjoy your Lighttoys FT props. You can play with various predefined colors & patterns; the FT products will react accordingly as you...
  • Page 3: Programmed Mode

    FT remote or by sending a command from your computer: Powering ON / OFF In order to use your new FT products, you need to power on both the FT remote and the Lighttoys FT device. To turn on the FT remote, press and...
  • Page 4: Auto Power Off Function

    FT device FT device will enter a so called “blackout mode” after 30 minutes of no activity. In blackout mode the LEDs are turned off, but the FT device is ready to react to radio signals and user input normally.
  • Page 5: Pairing Procedure

    After a successful pairing, you have created a so-called “paired group” – a group of FT devices that react in unison to the commands from the FT remote: paired group To expand an existing paired group with extra FT units, simply repeat the pairing procedure described above.
  • Page 6 During the pairing process, the 2.4GHz radio spectrum is scanned and best channel is selected (with least interference). When performing with Lighttoys FT props in a new venue with a lot of radio interference, it is recommended to perform a new pairing procedure close to the actual gig where...
  • Page 7: Standby Mode

    You can also access the standby mode by pressing the PAIR button on your FT remote. This is useful when you have many paired FT products and want to check their status.
  • Page 8: Overheat Protection

    Auto-reduction of brightness All Lighttoys FT devices offers a handy functionality – when the battery is approaching a nearly empty level, the brightness output is automatically lowered (by about 40%). This extends battery life and can prevent adverse situations, like the device turning off during a running show.
  • Page 9: Indicator Led

    8 different sequence image patterns (FT2) Indicator LED The blue LED indicator located at the top of the FT remote indicates the different conditions of the remote: turned on pairing mode empty paired group...
  • Page 10: Brightness Level

    / images and programmed shows. Color buttons There are 10 color buttons on the FT remote, which when pressed change the color of a dynamic effect or preloaded image in unique ways. An example follows for...
  • Page 11: Random Mode

    :) Blackout mode You can use the ON/OFF button on the FT remote to turn off the light output of the FT device, entering the blackout mode. In this mode you can start programmed shows discretely, without the audience noticing.
  • Page 12 FT devices for later synchronized start during your performance. There are 4 different memory banks to choose from on each FT device, each bank can hold a different light show sequence. To learn all the great features and on our support page.
  • Page 13 A running show can be stopped by holding the ON/OFF button on the FT remote for 1 second or with a long press of the power button on the FT device. When the show playback finishes, the paired FT devices will return to the previous state before the show was launched (e.g.
  • Page 14 The FT device will enter the memory bank selection, where you can select which show to play. It is indicated either with the color of the A segment (FT device) or on the 4 LEDs closest to the beginning of the LED strip (FT2 device):...
  • Page 15 To confirm your selection, make a longer press of the power button – the FT device will enter a “prelaunch state”, indicated by a darker color of the LED(s), ready to start the show at a single click: Bank 3 ready When you are ready, press the power button and the show sequence will start to play immediately.
  • Page 16: How It Works

    (actual position into the running show): show: #1 time: 02:37.160 If some FT device doesn't catch the initial start signal, the moment it finally gets it, it will calculate its precise position in the show (with 2 millisecond accuracy) and start from there! Perfect Sync feature helps to rescue the following unfavorable situations: SITUATION 1 –...
  • Page 17: Device Charging

    – battery full / no device connected Do not leave the charger connected to your FT devices without the mains cable also connected to your power outlet. If you do so, it will slowly discharge the device battery. For charging your Lighttoys FT2 devices, you can use any 5V USB charger, ideally with fast charging capability (2.0A or higher).
  • Page 18: Tips And Tricks

    Zebra Poi FT Turn off all devices It is possible to turn off all paired FT devices from the FT Remote controller remotely, saving time when packing your props after the show. To do so, click and hold the ON/OFF + DOWN ARROW buttons together, for 1 second:...

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