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- Page 1 MiniMax 250 ORDERCODE 40360...
- Page 2 Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec MiniMax 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Showtec Showtec MiniMax Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….….. Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One MiniMax..............………………………………………..……… Multiple MiniMax’s................………………………………….…….. DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………………………. Control Panel….....……........………………………………………………………. Control Mode........……………………………………………………………………… addressing........……………………………………………………………………… Control panel functions........……………………………………………………………… Explanation Menu Codes........………………………………………………………………... -
Page 4: Warning
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. -
Page 5: Operating Determinations
The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. 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: Rigging
Rigging Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues. Do not attempt the installation yourself ! Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! Procedure: If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be •... -
Page 7: Description
Description of the device Features The Showtec MiniMax is a mini moving-head with high output and great effects. • 1 Color-wheel with 8 colored gobos, and open • 1 Rotating Gobo-wheel with 7 metal gobos plus open • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller •... -
Page 8: Backside
Backside Fig. 2 DMX signal connector (OUT) Power cable ON / OFF DMX signal connector (IN) -
Page 9: Installation
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec MiniMax uses the ELC 250 (ordercode 82401 / 80809G / 80809O / 80809P / 80814 / 80821) 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 10 2. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the MiniMax’s and other devices. The pins: Earth Signal - Signal + 3. Link the units as shown in (figure 4), Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to the second unit's "in"...
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Page 11: Dmx-Protocol
DMX Protocol 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, 127-center). The head can be turned by 510°and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT). -
Page 12: Control Panel
Channel 6 – Shutter / Dimmer / Strobe 0-15 Shutter closed / Blackout 16-127 Dimmer, from closed to open (0-100%) 128-239 Variable strobe, from fast to slow 240-255 Shutter open Note: The MiniMax has 7 channels if you set Menu nchn to 7. See page 12 for the Menu settings. Channel 7 –... -
Page 13: Dmx Addressing
DMX Addressing The control panel on the front side of the base allows you to assign the DMX fixture address, which is the first channel from which the MiniMax will respond to the controller. Please note when you use the controller, the unit has 6 (or 7) channels. When using multiple MiniMax’s, make sure you set the DMX addresses right. -
Page 14: Control Panel Functions
Control Panel Functions Channel Mode 6 or 7 Channels Fig. 6 Explanation Menu Codes ADDR: This allows you to change the start address from 1-512 MODE: This allows you to change the control mode: M-DM = DMX Mode M-SO = Sound-Active Master M-AU = Stand-alone M-SL = Sound-Active Slave rPAN: This allows you to change the PAN direction: REV = Reverse... -
Page 15: Stand-Alone Mode
Stand-alone Mode Stand-alone operation can be applied to a single fixture. Go to MODE and set M-AU (Stand-alone). The fixture will play its internal program. Stand-alone operation can be applied to a single fixture (the fixture may be set to the master/slave mode or controller mode) or to multiple fixture operating synchronously. -
Page 16: Channel Settings
Channels settings Gobowheel Fig. 7 Fig. 8... -
Page 17: Maintenance
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 MiniMax requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting No Light, No Movement This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following steps. - Page 19 Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy One or more No power to the fixture ·Check that power is switched on and fixtures are cables are plugged in. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. ·Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin XLR Out of the controller ·Install a phase reversing cable respond does not match XLR Out of the...
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Page 20: Product Specifications
Signal output 3-pin XLR female Lamp Allowed lamp models*: Showtec ELC 24V 250W (50 hr) ordercode 82401 GE ELC 24V 250W (50 hr; 3400K) ordercode 80809G Osram ELC 24V 250W (50 hr) ordercode 80809O Philips ELC 24V 250W (35 hr; 3400K) ordercode 80809P Philips ELC 24V 250W (500 hr;...