Mini Max LED ORDERCODE 40364
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WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device have to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
If the lens is obviously damaged, it has to be replaced. So that its functions are not impaired, due to cracks or deep scratches. If device is dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply immediately. Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating. If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device.
Mounting a clamp to the underside of the MiniMax moving head 1. Bolt a clamp to the included bracket with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and locknut, or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer, through the 13 mm hole in the bracket. 2. Align the bracket with the keyholes in the base. Insert both locking pins into the holes and turn both Levers a full 1/4 turn clockwise to lock. The fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Mini Max LED White is a LED moving-head with high output and great effects. • 36x 1W LEDs (30x White, 6x Amber) • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • 10 DMX-control channels required • Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 10 flashes/sec.
Backside 3 4 5 6 Fig. 2 3) DMX signal connector (IN) 4) Powercable 5) ON/OFF 6) DMX signal connector (OUT) Installation Remove all packing materials from the Mini Max LED White. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
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. 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.
Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase DAP Audio certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference. DAP Audio Certified DMX Data Cables • DAP Audio Basic microphone cable for allround use. bal. XLR/M 3 p. > XLR/F 3 p. Ordercode FL01150 (1,5m.), FL013 (3m.), FL016 (6m.
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Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the 12 main menus: DMX 512 Address Mode menu Built-in Programs Auto Speed Pan menu Tilt menu Pan/Tilt Channel Flop menu Test menu Display menu Reset menu. 16-bit menu Time menu DMX 512 Address When you press SET in menu DMX 512 address to set the DMX address. You can choose your DMX address between 001-502.
Pan menu Pan Pan reverse Tilt menu Tilt Tilt reverse Pan/Tilt Channel Flop menu Standard Reverse Test menu Check all channels Check Pan Check Tilt Check White Check Amber Display menu Display normal Display reverse Reset menu Reset device 16-bit menu 16-bit On 16-bit Off Time menu Shows the operation time Operation time exceeds 9999 hours 11
DMX Protocol 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).
The MiniMax can be operated with a controller in DMX, Sound Active or without the controller in Standalone Mode. Control Panel When the indicator light is on, means the MiniMax is working. Fig. 5 A. LED B. Display C. [FUN] Button D. Down Button E. Up Button F. [ENTER] Button 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.
DMX 512 Channel settings for Mini Max LED White Light No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Start Channels A001 A011 A021 A031 A041 A051 A061 A071 A081 A091 A101 A111 A121 A131 A141 A151 A161 A171 A181 A191 A201 A211 A221 A231 A241 A251 A261 A271 A281 A291 A301 A311 A321 A331 A341 A351 A361 A371 A381 A391 Light No.
Channel Settings Maintenance The Showtec Mini Max LED White requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents. The lens will require weekly cleaning, as smoke-fluid tends to build up residues, reducing the light-output very quickly.
Troubleshooting No Light, No Movement - All Products 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 two potential problem areas: the power supply, the LEDS. 1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 2.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Mini Max LED White Voltage: 230V-50Hz (CE) Power: 160W Dimensions (incl.