Matrix 5x5 Blinder ORDERCODE 30711
Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Matrix Blinder 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.
Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the fixture at the transport handles. Never place any material over the lens. Never look directly into the light source. Never leave any cables lying around. Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo, as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened. Do not insert objects into air vents. Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack.
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 meter. • The maximum ambient temperature ta = 45°C 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.
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 Matrix Blinder is a blinder with high output and great effects. • Extraordinary and multifunctional Audience blinder. • 4 different DMX modes: 4 CH Basic Mode 9 CH Zone Mode 25 CH Matrix Mode 29 CH Advanced Mode (control all lamps and all macro's independently) • Easy to control the Matrix by its built-in macros.
Backside 1 Fig. 2 2 3 45 67 8 9 10 11 1) Locking Mechanism (Hex key 8mm separately available, ordercode SPHK016) 2) Powercon 3) Fuse 10A 4) LCD Display 5) Mode Button 6) Up Button 7) Down Button 8) DMX signal connector (IN) 5-pin 9) DMX signal connector (IN) 3-pin 10) DMX signal connector (OUT) 5-pin 11) DMX signal connector (OUT) 3-pin Installation Installing the Lamp The Showtec Matrix Blinder uses the Par 30 E27 Spot (ordercode 80120) bulb as manufactured by all popular manufacturers.
Procedure : 1. Loosen the 2 screws on the front of the housing where the lamp is damaged/broken. 2. Gently remove the small metal front plate. 3. Read lamp instructions. 4. Insert the lamp into the small E27 screw socket. 5. Put the lamp cover back and fasten the screws snugly. Fig. 3 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.
Multiple Matrix Blinders DMX Set Up Fig. 4 Note : Link all cables before connecting electric power Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
The Matrix Blinder can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in standalone mode. Control Panel When the DMX indicator LED is blinking, means the Matrix Blinder is working Fig. 5 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.
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Control Panel Functions For synchronous operation of multiple fixtures the fixtures must all be connected on a data-link. Note: Disconnect the fixtures from the DMX controller before operating, otherwise data collisions can occur and the fixtures will not work properly! It’s necessary to insert the XLR termination plug (with 120 Ohm ) into the input of the first fixture and into the output of the last fixture in the data-link, in order to ensure proper transmission on the data link.
DMX Protocol 4 Channels (BASIC) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 2 – Static Macros 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 3 – Dynamic Macros 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 4 –Speed (CH3 must be open 0-127 128-255 ) From slow to fast From fast to slow, reverse movement of the characters DMX Protocol 9 Channels (Zone 1-5) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 2 – Static Macros 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 3 – Dynamic M
Protocol 25 Channels (Matrix Mode 1-25) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 1 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 2 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 2 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 3 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 3 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 4 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 4 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 5 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 5 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 6 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 6 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 7 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 7 0-255 From black to bright
Channel 14 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 14 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 15 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 15 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 16 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 16 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 17 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 17 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 18 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 18 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 19 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 19 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 20 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 20 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 21 – Dimmer in
Protocol 29 Channels (Matrix Mode 1-25) Channel 1 – Dimmer intensity 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 2 – Static Macros 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 3 – Dynamic Macros 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 4 –Speed (CH3 must be open 0-127 128-255 ) From slow to fast From fast to slow, reverse movement of the characters Channel 5 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 1 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 6 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 2 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 7 – Dimmer intensity La
Channel 15 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 11 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 16 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 12 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 17 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 13 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 18 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 14 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 19 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 15 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 20 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 16 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 21 – Dimmer intensity Lamp 17 0-255 From black to brightest Channel 22 – Dimmer in
Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every year 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.
Troubleshooting No Light This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following steps. If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician. Response: Suspect three potential problem areas: the power supply, the lamp, the fuse. 1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 2. The lamp.
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. The flat cable inside the Matrix maybe loose, due to wobbly transportation 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). · Replace fuse.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Matrix Blinder Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Extraordinary and multifunctional Audience blinder. 4 different DMX modes: 4 CH Basic Mode 9 CH Zone Mode 25 CH Matrix Mode 29 CH Advanced Mode Easy to control the Matrix by its built-in macros. For easy connection equipped with a fast-lock locking system Neutrik Powercon input 3-pin and 5-pin XLR Input and Output connectors Digital LED display.
