Micro Spot ORDERCODE 41370 V2
Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Micro Spot 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. We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry. New products are being launched regularly. We work hard to keep you, our customer, satisfied.
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WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the nonobservance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device. Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS • This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. • The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.3 meter. • The maximum ambient temperature ta must never be exceeded. • If this device is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void.
Mounting a clamp to the underside of the Micro Spot Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property ! Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Micro Spot is a moving-head with high output and great effects. • Gobo wheel with 9 gobo’s and rainbow function • 15X 1 watt LED (5x Red, 5x Green, 5x Blue) • RGB Colour mixing system •16 bit pan/tilt resolution • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 13/5 DMX-control channels required • Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 10 flashes/sec.
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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 Micro Spot 1. Fasten the moving/head onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-clamp fastened onto the Micro Spot). Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2.
DMX Protocol 5 Channel Mode 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, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center).
Channel Mode 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, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Pan fine 16 bit Channel 3 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center).
Channel 12 – Auto Program 0-7 8-22 23-37 38-52 53-67 68-82 83-97 98-112 113-127 128-142 143-157 158-172 173-187 188-202 203-217 218-232 233-255 No Function Auto Program 1 Auto Program 2 Auto Program 3 Auto Program 4 Auto Program 5 Auto Program 6 Auto Program 7 Auto Program 8 Sound Control 1 Sound Control 2 Sound Control 3 Sound Control 4 Sound Control 5 Sound Control 6 Sound Control 7 Sound Control 8 Channel 13 – Static Gobos 128-191 192-255 Positive rainbow effect with increasing speed Negative rainbow
The Micro Spot 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 Micro Spot is working. Fig. 4 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. (When you select the DMX address and save it, the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time.
Functions control panel MODE 1: buttons. as default mode. Receive DMX512 signal, set the desired address via the UP/DOWN DMX mode: select channel 1 - channel 512 MODE 2: press the MODE/ESC button until the display shows the desired function via UP/DOWN buttons, control mode, change to as master auto mode. as easy controller mode and confirm the function and then will change to and will change to / / / and set As master sound as slave mode. Press the ENTER button , will change to , will .
MODE 7: Select the scan angle for PAN. (just for Master/Slave and sound control) Press the MODE/ESC button until the display shows / / . Select the desired function using the UP/DOWN buttons. Press the ENTER button confirm the function and the display will shows “DMX” or “MASTER/SLAVE” mode that you selected before. PAN 540° PAN 360° PAN 180° MODE 8: Select the scan angle for TILT. (just for Master/Slave and sound control) Press the MODE/ESC button until the display shows / / .
Static gobo-wheel This static gobo-wheel has 9 gobos and open. Shutter/Dimmer/Strobe The dimming (0-100%) is provided by a simple mechanical shutter unit. This unit may also be used for strobe effect (1-10 flashes per second). 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 13.
Gobowheel Static Fig. 5 Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every four years in the course of an acceptance test. The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by a skilled person once a year. The following points have to be considered during the inspection: 1.
Replacing a Fuse Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out. If the fuse burns out, the product will not function whatsoever. If this happens, follow the directions below to do so. 1. Unplug the unit from electric power source. 2. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover. Gently pry up the fuse cover. The fuse will come out. 3. Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out. 4.
Problem One or more fixtures are completely dead. Fixtures reset correctly, but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller. Probable cause(s) No power to the fixture Remedy · Check that power is switched on And cables are plugged in. Primary fuse blown. · Replace fuse. The controller is not connected. 3-pin XLR Out of the controller does not match XLR Out of the first fixture on the link (i.e. signal is reversed). · Connect controller.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Micro Spot Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Power: 50W Fuse: 1A / 250V Dimensions: 175x175x225mm (LxWxH) Weight: 3,74 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Set Up and Addressing: LED control panel DMX Channels: 5 / 13 Signal input 3-pin XLR male Signal output 3-pin XLR female Electro-mechanical effects Static Gobos: 9 metal gobos and open All lenses are anti-reflection coated High luminous-efficiency parabolic system Strobe-effect with v
