RGB DMX Starcloth USER MANUAL
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1. WWW PROLIGHT CO UK RGB DMX Starcloth 3 x 2M Starcloth order code STAR10 USER MANUAL LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth Safety WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP CAUTION Keep this eguipment away from rain moisture and liguids SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation 8 maintenance of this eguipment should Be competent Follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the eguipment To maintain the eguipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this eguipment are not subject to warranty LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth Safety IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment e Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution e Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipment e D2. 250 488 o far 7a fros frar oe f 201 23 f 268 207 08 a6 136505057 081 KE AE EE EEE IEEE EE 267 oe SBT 36 EEE Piz aa 76 1086017220525 EE EEE E E 77 om 000 EEE EE 30709001 083 a a6 7e 100 02170206 238 270 f a02 200308 208 50482494 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495 ie aa 00 66 E f 272 30a f 338 36e E KAKA EE EE EEE EEE EE EE EE 402 054405 403 a9 a ws A EE EEE 7H AOS 0507081 aa 52 ea e frae EE EE EE aoe 4354885001 PBT EEE EE EE EE EA JE 22 sa 86 118 150 162 214 266 276 310 222 ara a06 438 aro 502 23 55 87 119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503 2a s6 ae 120 182 f 18a 216 248 240 312 3aa 378 7408 440 472 a 770 EE EEK KIE EEE 278 250 202314 06 378050 aaz ara ETEA EE EE EEE 28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508 2 fer ea 12 1071092123205 317 003011005 465077503 EEE AE EE EEE aaa LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth Maintenance Maintenance The Star Cloth requires almost no maintenance However you should keep the unit clean otherwise the fixture s light output will be significantly reduced Disconnect the mains power sup ply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid The cloth will require monthly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to build up resi
3. RRANTY One year from date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIONS If this equipment is operated in any other way than those described in this manual the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void Incorrect operation may lead to danger e g short circuit burns electric shocks lamp failure etc Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth Technical specifications Operating modes 1 Stand Alone with Sound Activation 2 DMX operation For Sound Activation With the power turned off set dip switch 10 to ON and all others to OFF Turn on the power and the sensitivity control can now be set to the desired level For DMX operation With the power turned off set dip switch 10 to OFF then using dip switches 1 9 set the desired DMX address and then turn on the power You can now control the RGB cloth using the table below DMX table DMX Number Function Pattern number 1 Pattern number 2 Pattern number 3 Pattern number 4 Pattern number 5 Pattern number 6 Pattern number 7 Pattern number 8 Pattern number 9 Channel 1 Pattern number 10 LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth Technical specifications DMX Number Function Channel 1 240 249 Pattern number 24 continued 250 255 Auto run through all programmes Animates the pattern selected on channel 1 Channel 2 The higher the number the faster the spee
4. d Side view Back view Identfication 1 Power switch 2 Power supply 3 Fuse 4 Volume control 5 Microphone 6 Starcloth power output 7 Starcloth signal output 8 Dip switches 9 DMX in 10 DMX out LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth DMX control mode DMX Control Mode Operating in a DMX control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customising or creating a show In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently Setting the DMX address The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller Each fixture requires a start address from 1 511 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap E g the next unit in the chain starts at 107 Set the start address using the group of dip switches located usually on the back of the fixture Each dipswitch has an associated value Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the start address Determining which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be accomplished in the following manner By subtracting the largest switch value possible f
5. dues reducing the light output very quickly Do not use alcohol or solvents Keep connections clean Disconnect the power and then wipe the connections with a damp cloth Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before re connecting the power supply The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 All screws used for installing the device have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded 2 There should not be any deformations on housing fixing and installation points 3 The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue Replacing a Fuse Power surges short circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to fail If the fuse fails the product will not function whatsoever If this happens follow the directions below 1 Unplug the unit from electric power supply 2 Insert a flat headed screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover Turn the screwdriver to the left at the same time gently push Turn and Push The fuse will come out 3 Remove the used fuse If brown or unclear it has failed 4 Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was Reinsert the fuse cover Be sure to use a fuse of the same type and specification See the product specification label for details Technical Specifications Voltage 240V AC 50Hz Wattage 15W LED s R 96 G 96 B 96 Total 288 Dimensions 3 x 2m Weight 7 1Kg
6. ed in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain DATA Cable DMX cable requirements for DMX operation e The RGB Starcloth can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The DMX address is set on the back of the unit Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input output figure 1 Figure 1 Further DMX cables can be purchased from all good sound and lighting suppliers or Prolight dealers Please quote CABL10 2M CABL11 5M CABL12 10M Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth DMX Set Up Notice e Be sure to follow figures 2 4 3 when making your own cables Do not connect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour common DMX 512 out DMX 512 in 3 pin XLR 3 pin XLR a rec emi ee XLR MALE SOCKET XLR FEMALE SOCKET XLR Pin Configuration 2 cold 1 ground 1 ground 2 cold Pin 1 Ground eo Pin 2 Negative FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 Special Note Line
7. o not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment e Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack e Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the system s life e Only use the equipment indoors e Do not expose to flammable sources liquids or gases e Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning Only handle the power cable by the plug Never pull out the plug by pulling the power cable e Make sure that the available voltage is between 220v 240v e Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically e If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again e If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation might damage the equipment Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature e If your product fails to function correctly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Prolight dealer for service e Only use fuses of same type and rating e Repairs servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS e WA
8. rom the selected start address until zero is achieved EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS Address 10 PinNO 4 8 1 n tala gt Pin NO 2 2 Total 10 NAO EKTK ES Address 24 on Pin NO 5 16 1 Pin NO 4 8 liid 2 Total 24 Naron WONO i B as 5 233 128 105 Turn on dip No 8 DMX address using 105 64 41 Turn on dip No 7 DIP SWITCH DMX VALUE simple maths 41 32 9 Turn on dip No 6 9 8 1 Turn on dip No 4 1 1 0 Turn on dip No 1 You will most likely use the first available number which maybe Number 1 This number was selected for 1 2 3 4 5 16 6 7 8 9 example purposes o LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth DMX set up DMX 512 e DMX Digital Multiplex is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a data out terminal DMX Linking e DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connect
9. termination e When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behaviour Termination reduces signal transmission problems O and interferance it is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture Using a cable terminator part number CABL90 will decrease the possibilities of erratic behaviour 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors e Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3 pin 5 Pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used The Chart below details the correct cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 PIN XLR Conversion Conductor 3 Pin XLR out 5 Pin XLR in Ground shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Negative Pin 2 Pin 2 Positive Pin 3 Pin 3 LEDJ RGB DMX Starcloth Dip Switch Reference Chart DMX Dip Switch Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position IIA PPPPP KK KA KKK E E E oer LIS A ALLA LL cor E O O IS O jo jo 1 1 jo jo 1 KEK KL KK OA app O EEE EEE E ca e 2 aa e6 38 130 162 194 226 258 260 322 364 306418 450482 EEA ar er e EEE EEE EJ EEE EEE E 0 5072072005700 01 0505 53870 102 Tae 168108 230 f 262 f 20a f a28 250 200 a22 a5 f a0 7 m0 EEE EEE e ao 72 to 135 168 200 232 264 256 328 360 302 224
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