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USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 3 What is included .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 3 A
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x COLORstrip™ Mini 2 x Tall Mounting Brackets 2 x Short Mounting Brackets 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the car
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Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product? Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of
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2. INTRODUCTION Features 4-channel DMX-512 LED linear wash light Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe Static colors and RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller Built-in automated programs via Master/Slave or DMX Built-in sound active programs via Master/Slave or DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES Additional power output: max 32 units @ 120V Additional Slave output allows for color-changing runway effect (up to 31 units) OPTIONS COLORstrip™ Foot Controller (LED-FS1) DMX Channel Su
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Product Overview LEDs Control Panel (rear) See view below Mounting Brackets Foot controller Input (Optional Accessory LED- FS1) Power Output Master/Slave Output IEC Power Connector with DMX Out Fuse Holder Control Panel Microphone Sound Sensitivity Adjustment DMX In COLORstrip™ Mini User Manual 6 1/26/2010 2:49 PM
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Product Dimensions COLORstrip™ Mini User Manual 7 1/26/2010 2:49 PM
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3. SETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement 1. With a flat head screwdriver, wedge the The fuse is located fuse holder out of its housing. inside this compartment. Remove using a flat 2. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder head screwdriver. and replace with exact same type fuse. 3. Insert the fuse holder back in its place, and reconnect power. Fixture Linking You will need a serial data lin
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CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Resistance 120 DMX connector configuration 1 ohm 1/4w between 3 pin 2 (DMX -) and 2 pin 3 (DMX +) of COMMON the last fixture. 1 1 DMX + INPUT 3 OUTPUT 3 Termination reduces signal errors. To 2 2 avoid signal transmission problems DMX - and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and
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DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The COLORstrip™ Mini is a DMX-512 controllable, dimming white LED strip light fixture made up of highly efficient and super bright LEDs. The COLORstrip™ Mini can operate in Stand-Alone, Master/Slave and via DMX-512 control utilizing 4 channels of control. MODE DOWN Using the control panel 1. Press the MODE button ENTER UP repeatedly to back out of a function. 2. Press the DOWN/UP buttons to toggle or scroll through values that pertain to that function. 3
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SYS Re-initialize fixture S Aad Re-establishes correct number of down-link fixtures for sequential chase runs. Master/Slave & Stand Alone The Master/Slave mode will allow you to link units in a daisy chain fashion. In this mode, the first unit in the daisy chain will command all other units following. Stand Alone can simply be achieved by setting all units to Master. They would no longer be required to be linked in series. MASTER UNIT Settings Master/Slave Link output Press the
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F = Green C = Blue 022 Color fade P = Run speed DMX Control Mode Operating in a DMX Control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility, when it comes to customizing or creating a show. In this mode, you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently. Daisy Chain Connection 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the ca
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5. Press Enter to make changes permanent. DMX Channel Values NOTE! Please read all instructions carefully on fixture DMX control mode and addressing. DMX channels 2, 3 and 4 functions are determined by the current settings of channel 1. For example, while Channel 1 is set between 210 and 219 the following conditions will apply; Channel 2 will control the red LEDs Channel 3 will control the green LEDs Channel 4 will control the blue LEDs Channel Value Function Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch
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General Troubleshooting Symptom Solution(s) Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device blowing Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external) Fixture is not Check DMX settings for correct addressing responding Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings Fixture is on but there Make sure you have the correct audio mode on is no movement to the Adjust sound sensitivity knob aud
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5. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in adv
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General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. Clean all glass when the fixture is col
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Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ........................................................................................................................... 19 in (484 mm) Width.............................................................................................................................. 3.8 in (97 mm) Height .......................................................................................................................... 5.1 in (130 mm) Weight.
