Summary of Contents for SHOWTEC Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect
Page 1
MANUAL ENGLISH Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Ordercode: 43153 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
Page 2
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Table of contents Warning ..................................2 Safety Instructions ..............................3 Laser safety for a Class 3B Laser Product ......................5 Operating Determinations ............................ 6 Rigging ..................................6 Connection with the mains ........................... 7 Return Procedure ..............................8 Claims ..................................
Page 3
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Warning 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 4
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Safety Instructions Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified • follow the instructions of this manual • Before the initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation.
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
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Laser safety for a Class 3B Laser Product CAUTION: AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM: Avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser radiation. Compliance Statement Your Dominator Laser has been designed to comply with FDA and IEC Standards for it classification.
Page 7
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Proper Usage Safety and Compliance Information According to FDA Regulations you should operate this product as stated on the left. 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.
Page 8
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Improper installation can cause serious injuries and/or damage of property! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always check if the right color cable is connected to the right place.
Page 9
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility.
Page 10
Description of the device Features The Showtec Dominator is a 3-in-1 light effect that combines 8 powerful white strobe LEDs, a 200mW RG laser module and 3W RGBWA LED effect. All 3 effects can be selected separately in auto or music controlled programs.
Page 11
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Frontside Fig. 01 01) Mounting bracket with adjustment screws 02) 8 x 3W RGBWA LED effect 03) 8 x 1W powerful white strobe LEDs 04) 200mW RG laser module Backside Fig. 02 05) LED display + control buttons 06) Audio sensitivity and microphone 07) USB connector –...
Page 12
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Installation Remove all packing materials from the Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
Page 13
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Exclusion of liability Be aware that in some countries, there are additional regulations, regarding the use of laser devices. Therefore, we strongly advise you to verify your national laws with your authorities: We do not take any responsibility for eventual discrepancies, changes or adaptions regarding lawful use of laser devices.
Page 14
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Multiple Dominators (Master/Slave control) 01) Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Dominators and other devices.
Page 15
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Multiple Dominators (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-pin XLR cable to connect the Dominators and other devices.
Page 16
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect 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 of 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 17
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Control Panel A) DMX LED LED display C) AUTO LED D) SOUND LED Mode button Up button G) Down button Enter button SLAVE LED Fig. 07 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
Page 18
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Menu Overview The Dominator 3-in1 will only show its version number at start-up ! Main Menu Options DMX address Auto run Sound-controlled Mode Slave mode You can only change a certain setting when the display is blinking.
Page 19
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect 1. DMX address With this menu you can set the DMX address. 01) Press the Mode button until the display shows 02) You can choose 504 different DMX addresses. 03) Use the Up/Down buttons to select the required address from 04) Press the Enter button to store your setting.
Page 20
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect 4. Slave Mode With this menu you can set the device as a Slave. 01) Press the Mode button until the display shows If the device has not been set to slave, it is automatically classified as a master device. All slave devices will follow the master movement.
Page 21
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect 145-149 Green + Blue + White + Amber 150-154 Red + Green + White + Amber 155-159 Red + Blue + White + Amber 160-164 Red + Green + Blue + White + Amber 165-209 Automatic (Single colors only)
Page 22
01) Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The laser, the White LEDs, the Derby LEDs. Return the Dominator to your Showtec dealer. 03) The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 21 for replacing the fuse..
Page 23
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect No Response to DMX Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 01) Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 02) Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power.
Page 24
Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect Problem Probable cause(s) Solution No power to the fixture • Check if power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in fixtures do not function at all Primary fuse blown. • Replace fuse.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Dominator 3-in-1 Light effect and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers