User Manual Colors NerveStrobe HP Stroboscope
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information.............................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 1.3 Symbols and signal words..............................................................
Colors NerveStrobe HP Stroboscope
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐ ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED tech‐ nology. The device is designed for professional use only and is not suitable for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features 2-in-1 LED stroboscope and wash light 90 × CW LEDs for bright and dynamic strobe, blinder and blinder effects 360 × RGB LEDs for wash effects and colourful accents in the background Up to 12 individually controllable segments with the RGBW LEDs Soft frost filter for a unique look Control via DMX and via buttons and display on the unit Operating modes: – Master/Slave – Sound control via built-in microphone – Auto operation – DMX n 14 built-in chase programmes in automatic mode and sound
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country.
Starting up 5 Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements Front panel ö $ # % 1 Hanging bracket/floor stand.
Connections and operating elements Rear side and connection panel & '( POWER IN POWER OUT ) F2AL250V *+ ,- DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT .
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device 1. Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. 2. The display shows the start screen with the last set operating parameters. The device is operational. 1. Press to activate the main menu. 2. Press or 3. To activate the respectively shown menu item, press . 4. Press or 5. Press to apply the displayed value. 6. Press to return to the parent menu level. 7.2 Navigating the menu to select a submenu.
Operating 7.3.2 Setting the DMX mode 1. Press to activate the main menu. 2. Press or 3. Use or to select the desired DMX mode ( ‘3CH’ , ‘6CH’ , ‘12CH’ , ‘16CH’ , ‘56CH’ or ‘68CH’ ). Confirm with . repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX Mode’ . Confirm with . This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. 7.3.3 ‘Automatic mode’ Auto mode can only be activated when the unit is operating in stand alone mode or as master in a master / slave combination.
Operating 5. Press or to select the desired submenu or the desired value. The following sub menus are available: 6. Menu level 4 Menu level 5 Description ‘Dimmer’ ‘000…255’ Dimmer intensity ‘Mic Sens’ ‘00…99’ Microphone sensitivity from low to high Press to accept the selection. 7.3.5 Master / slave mode To use a device as the master device, select the auto mode, activate the sound con‐ trol or the manual control.
Operating 7.3.8 Setting an individual mixed colour 1. Press to activate the main menu. 2. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘Stand Alone’ . Confirm with . 3. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘Manual’ . Confirm with . 4. Press or to select the desired submenu or the desired value.
Operating 7.3.12 4. Use or to choose between ‘Hold’ (last DMX value is held), ‘Blackout’ (spot‐ light is switched off) or ‘ManualMode’ (emergency lighting is turned on) to make the setting to be used if the DMX control fails. 5. Press to accept the selection. 1. Press to activate the main menu. 2. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘Settings’ . Confirm with . 3. Press . or repeatedly until the display shows ‘Dimmer Curve’ . Confirm with 4.
Operating 7.3.15 7.3.16 PWM (pulse width modulation) 1. Press to activate the main menu. 2. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘Settings’ . Confirm with . 3. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘PWM Rate’ . Confirm with 4. Use 5. Press to accept the selection. 1. Press to activate the main menu. 2. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘System Info’ . Confirm with . 3. Press or repeatedly until the display shows ‘Firmware’ .
Operating 7.
Operating 7.
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Operating Channel 6 LED Wash Value Function 026…040 Pattern 2 041…055 Pattern 3 056…070 Pattern 4 071…085 Pattern 5 086…100 Pattern 6 101…115 Pattern 7 116…130 Pattern 8 131…145 Pattern 9 146…160 Pattern 10 161…175 Pattern 11 176…190 Pattern 12 191…205 Pattern 13 206…220 Pattern 14 221…235 Pattern 15 236…250 Pattern 16 251…255 No function Patterns sequence speed 000…255 Change, increasing speed Colors NerveStrobe HP Stroboscope 23
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Operating Channel 11 12 LED Wash Wash Value Function 046…053 Turquoise 054…061 Cyan 062…069 Blue 070…077 Lavender 078…085 Mauve 086…093 Magenta 094…101 Pink 102…109 Warm white 110…117 White 118…125 Cold white 126…127 Colour change 128…192 Colour change from colour 1 to colour 12, speed increasing 193…255 Gradual colour change from colour 1 to colour 12, speed increasing Patterns 000…010 No function 011…025 Pattern 1 026…040 Pattern 2 041…055 Pattern 3 056…070 Patt
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Operating Channel 15 LED Wash Value Function 014…021 Amber 022…029 Warm yellow 030…037 Yellow 038…045 Green 046…053 Turquoise 054…061 Cyan 062…069 Blue 070…077 Lavender 078…085 Mauve 086…093 Magenta 094…101 Pink 102…109 Warm white 110…117 White 118…125 Cold white 126…127 Colour change 128…192 Colour change from colour 1 to colour 12, speed increasing 193…255 Gradual colour change from colour 1 to colour 12, speed increasing Patterns 000…010 No function 011…025 Pat
Operating Channel LED Value 16 Wash Patterns sequence speed 000…255 28 Colors NerveStrobe HP Stroboscope Function Change, increasing speed
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Operating Channel 7 8 LED Wash Wash Value Function 078…085 Mauve 086…093 Magenta 094…101 Pink 102…109 Warm white 110…117 White 118…125 Cold white 126…127 Colour change 128…192 Colour change from colour 1 to colour 12, speed increasing 193…255 Gradual colour change from colour 1 to colour 12, speed increasing Patterns 000…010 No function 011…025 Pattern 1 026…040 Pattern 2 041…055 Pattern 3 056…070 Pattern 4 071…085 Pattern 5 086…100 Pattern 6 101…115 Pattern 7 116…
Operating Channel LED Value Function 54 Wash 000…255 Intensity green, segment 12 (0 % to 100 %) 55 Wash 000…255 Intensity blue, segment 12 (0 % to 100 %) 56 Wash 000…255 Intensity white, segment 12 (0 % to 100 %) Colors NerveStrobe HP Stroboscope 31
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Operating Channel 7 8 LED Wash Wash Value Function 078…085 Mauve 086…093 Magenta 094…101 Pink 102…109 Warm white 110…117 White 118…125 Cold white 126…127 Colour change 128…192 Colour change from colour 1 to colour 12, speed increasing 193…255 Gradual colour change from colour 1 to colour 12, speed increasing Dimmer patterns 000…010 No function 011…025 Pattern 1 026…040 Pattern 2 041…055 Pattern 3 056…070 Pattern 4 071…085 Pattern 5 086…100 Pattern 6 101…115 Pattern
Operating Channel LED Value Function 64 Wash … Dimmer, segment 12 (0 % to 100 %) 65 Wash 000…255 Intensity red, segment 12 (0 % to 100 %) 66 Wash 000…255 Intensity green, segment 12 (0 % to 100 %) 67 Wash 000…255 Intensity blue, segment 12 (0 % to 100 %) 68 Wash 000…255 Intensity white, segment 12 (0 % to 100 %) LED segments 34 Colors NerveStrobe HP Stroboscope 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source 90 × CW LED SMD 3535, 1 W (Strobe) 218 mm 248 mm 360 × RGBW LED SMD 5050, 0.
Plug and connection assignment 9 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordinary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or amplifiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light, the display is dark 1.
Cleaning 11 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning frequency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particu‐ larly dirty environments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device compo‐ nents. n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
Protecting the environment 12 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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