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TABLE OF CONTENTS NorthStar Quantum™ Pro LED Moving Head Wash 1 1. Getting Started 3 What’s In The Box? 3 Getting It Out Of The Box 3 Powering Up! 3 Getting A Hold Of Us 3 Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4 2. Meet The NorthStar Quantum™ Pro 5 Features 5 DMX Quick Reference 5 The NorthStar Quantum Pro Pin-up Picture 6 3.
1. GETTING STARTED What’s In The Box? • • • • • 1 x NorthStar Quantum™ Pro A groovy PowerCon Cord A Sweet Safety Cable & Mounting Bracket One really classy DMX cable This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Congratulations on purchasing the NorthStar Quantum™ Pro, the next generation of LED moving head washes! Now that you’ve got your NorthStar™ you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide. • 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 the fixture. • This product is intended for indoor use only. • To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture.
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Figure 1: The NorthStar Quantum Pro Pin-Up Picture 4-in-1 LEDs Head/Arms Carry Handle LCD Readout Control Panel Figure 2: The Rear Connections DMX Out DMX In Fuse Cover Power Switch Power In/Out Page 6 NorthStar Quantum Pro Manual Rev.
3. SETUP Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver, wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power. Connecting A Bunch of NorthStar Quantum™ Pros You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512 controller or to run shows on two or more fixtures set to sync in master/slave operating mode.
Cable Connectors Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. (Duh!) CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 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 and so on.
4. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS The Control Panel All the goodies and different modes possible with the NorthStar Quantum™ Pro are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture. There are 4 control buttons below the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control panel menus. Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display. The Control Panel LCD Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page #11.
Control Panel Menu Structure Main Function Sub Function Selection What It Does... Function Mode 1 DMX Address 1 =000 <-> 255 Sets the DMX address Set to Slave 2 N/A Sets the fixture to SLAVE mode Auto Run 3 Program 1-8 Sets the fixture to operate automatically, in one of 8 preset programs. =Alone / = Master Sets the fixture as either a standalone or MASTER fixture while in Auto Run mode. Program 1-8 Sets the fixture to react to music, in one of 8 preset programs.
Control Panel Menu Structure (Continued) Main Function Sub Function Selection What It Does... Edit Program 7 Program 1-8 =000 <-> 255 Sets the DMX address Steps Scenes Selects the number of individual steps to display in the current program, from 0-48 1-XXX Selects the scene to edit using the parameters below Pan Tilt Pan Fine Tilt Fine Move Speed Strobe Dimmer Red Programs each parameter in the program step, using a value between 000 - 255.
DMX Channel Values Channel Channel Value Does...
DMX Channel Values (Continued) Channel 8-Bit 16-Bit Channel Value Does...
Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Fixture AutoShut Off Check the fan in the fixture. If it is stopped or moving slower than normal, the unit may have shut itself off due to high heat. This is to protect the fixture from overheating. Clear the fan of obstructions, or return the unit for service. Beam is Dim Check optical system and clean excess dust/grime. Also ensure that the 220V/110V switch is in the correct position, if applicable.
5. APPENDIX A Quick Lesson On DMX DMX (aka DMX-512) was created in 1986 by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) as a standardized method for connecting lighting consoles to lighting dimmer modules. It was revised in 1990 and again in 2000 to allow more flexibility. The Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has since assumed control over the DMX512 standard. It has also been approved and recognized for ANSI standard classification.
Keeping Your NorthStar Quantum Pro As Good As New The fixture you’ve received is a rugged, tough piece of pro lighting equipment, and as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. That said, like anything, you’ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed. You should absolutely keep the fixture clean, especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust, fog, haze, wild animals, wild teenagers or spilled drinks.
Tech Specs! Weight & Dimensions Length 11 inches (278 mm) Width 8 inches (202 mm) Height 15 inches (380 mm) Weight 20.65 lbs (9.4 kg) Power Operating Voltage 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hertz (autoranging) Fuse 3.15A 250V (fast-blow) Power Consumption 420W Light Source LED 36x 10-Watt RGBW CREE Brand, > 50,000 hours Optical Beam Angle 25 degrees Luminous Intensity 56,500 (full white) lux/1m Movement Range Pan 540/630 degrees Tilt 270 degrees Thermal Max. Operating Temp.
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