FS-x350 LED Follow Spot FS-x150 LED Follow Spot follow spot user manual
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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..............................................................
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 Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 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.
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! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Features 3 Features The follow spot is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks and is recom‐ mended for distances of up to 30 meters. Special features of the device: n n n n n n n n n n n Control via DMX (6 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit Control of iris, dimmer and strobe via fader on the device Adjustable fade time, (0.
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. You can install the unit on a follow spot tripod, on the ceiling or a crossbeam. Mounting bracket included.
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 controls 6 Connections and controls Righthand view ö # $ % & ' ( 1 Operating panel on the rear side of the unit 2 Ventilation opening 3 Locking screw for the mounting bracket 4 Mounting bracket Steplessly adjustable mounting bracket for installing the unit on a follow spot tripod stand. The bracket can be mounted rotated by 180 degrees to attach the unit to the ceiling or a crossbeam.
Connections and controls Rear and bottom side ) UP MENU DOWN ENTER IRIS LED OFF/ON 2700K . * DIMMER , 0 1 STROBE 3200K POWER IN - / 5600K 6500K 8000K WHITE RED YELLOW BLUE GREEN DMX IN DMX OUT ORANGE + 2 8 Display [MENU] Opens the main menu. Exits a submenu. [ENTER] Confirms a selected value. [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls 16 [DMX OUT] DMX output, designed as 3-pin XLR panel socket 17 Swivel bracket FS-x350 LED Follow Spot FS-x150 LED Follow Spot 13
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Main menu Starting the device Connect the device to the power grid. The display indicates a system reset. The device is then ready for use. The device is controlled using the buttons and faders. Navigating the menu 1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select a submenu or value. 3. When the display shows the desired submenu or value, press [ENTER]. ð The submenu opens or the new value is confirmed. 4.
Operating Operating hours display 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Fixture Hours’ and confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows the desired submenu and confirm the selection with [ENTER]. 4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired value and confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Submenu Value Function ‘Power On Time’ ‘Total’ Shows the total number of hours that the device was connected to the power supply.
Operating 3. Fade time setting Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu and confirm the selection with [ENTER]. Submenu Function ‘Hold’ If the DMX control fails, the last setting is retained. ‘Blackout’ If the DMX control fails, the device is blacked out. ‘Emergency Light’ If the DMX control fails, an emergency Light kicks in. The set fade time affects the push button [LED OFF/ON]. 1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. 2.
Operating Key lock 1. Press [MENU] to activate the main menu. 2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘AutoLock’ and confirm the selec‐ tion with [ENTER]. 3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows the submenu ‘On’ and confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ð The key lock is activated. All buttons have no function after 60 seconds. The display shows ‘Locked’ . To cancel the key lock, press simultaneously [UP] and [DOWN] for 5 seconds. 4.
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Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications FS-x350 LED Follow Spot (item no.
Technical specifications FS-x150 LED Follow Spot (item no.
Plug and connection assignments 9 Plug and connection assignments 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.
Cleaning 11 Cleaning Optical lenses Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating envi‐ ronment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of the device. n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122). n Always dry the parts carefully.
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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