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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Galaxy 1200 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.
Showtec Showtec Galaxy 1200 Product Guide ™ Warning..…...................………………………………………….. Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Description..…................……….………………………………… Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….…. Installation................…...…………………………………….….. Installing the Lamp ............………………………………………..………… Set Up and Operation..............……..……………………………….… One Galaxy ................…………………………………………… Multiple Galaxys................…………………………………….. DMX-Protocol…...........……………………………………………………………. Program Mode 13F – 13 Channels..........………………………………………… Program Mode 19F – 19 Channels..........…………………………………………...
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.
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.
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 •...
Description of the device Features The Showtec Galaxy 1200 is a center-effect with high output and great effects. • 1 Gobo-wheel with 1 glass and 6 metal interchangeable rotating gobos plus open • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 13/19 DMX-control channels required •...
Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Galaxy 1200 uses the HMI 1200 (ordercode 80902O, 80902P) 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.
Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. One Galaxy 1.
DMX Protocol Program Mode 13F – 13 Channels Channel 1 - Horizontal movement Mirror 1 and 4 (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move the mirror horizontally (PAN). Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The mirror can be turned by 180°and stopped at any position you wish.
161-193 Lamp on (after 5 second) 194-226 Lamp off (after 5 second) 227-254 Reset (after 5 second) DMX (PAN/TILT movement, Channel 1-12 is active) Program Mode 19F – 19 Channels Channel 1 - Horizontal movement Mirror 1 (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move the mirror horizontally (PAN). Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center).
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Channel 10 - Vertical movement Mirror 5 (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move the mirror vertically (TILT). Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The mirror can be turned by 90°and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 11 - Horizontal movement Mirror 6 (Pan) Push the slider up, in order to move the mirror horizontally (PAN).
227-254 Reset (after 5 second) DMX (PAN/TILT movement, Channel 1-12 is active) The Galaxy 1200 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand-alone mode. Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the Galaxy is working Fig.
Stand-alone Mode The fixtures on a data-link are not connected to the controller, but can execute pre-set programs, which can be different for every fixture. To set the program to be played, see the page 8. 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.
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 Galaxy 1200 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced.
push a bit (Turn and Push). The fuse will come out. Pay attention: This device has 2 fuses (fuse 15A for the lamp and fuse 3A for the device) 3. Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out. 4.
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Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy No power to the fixture ·Check that power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in. fixtures are Primary fuse blown. ·Replace fuse. 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...
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