Contest QUADROLL is a versatile lighting fixture with 8W R/G/B/W LEDs that creates a roller effect. It offers various control options including DMX with 1, 3, and 10 channel modes. The simplified controls make it easy to use even in Master/Slave mode. Built-in music-sensitive programs add dynamism to your performances, and the drop-down display allows for quick mode selection.
Contest QUADROLL is a versatile lighting fixture with 8W R/G/B/W LEDs that creates a roller effect. It offers various control options including DMX with 1, 3, and 10 channel modes. The simplified controls make it easy to use even in Master/Slave mode. Built-in music-sensitive programs add dynamism to your performances, and the drop-down display allows for quick mode selection.
8W R/G/B/W LEDS ROLLER EFFECT
QUAD
QUAD
USER GUIDE
10290- January 2015 Version 1.0
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1 - Safety information
This symbol signals an important safety precaution.
The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
Important safety information
Symbols used
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-
roughly follow our safety instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it
may result in electric shock.
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins-
tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.
WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not
open the housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the
unlikely even your unit may require service, please contact your
nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any
multi-socket, power cord extension or connecting system without
making sure they are perfectly isolated and present no defect.
Recycling your device
• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause,
we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.
• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designated by local authorities. The separate
collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal
will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
Instructions and recommendations 9 - Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and product
damages. Please keep this product away from any heat source such as a heaters,
amplifiers, hot plates, etc...
10 - Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. These
information are specified on the label located at the rear of the product.
11 - Power cords protection:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
lugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the fixture.
12 - Cleaning precautions :
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be
cleaned only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth
to clean the surface. Do not wash this product.
13 - Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.
14 - Liquids or objects penetration :
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components
and result in electric shock or fire.
15 - This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
- The product does not appear to operate normally.
- The product has been damaged.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.
17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative humidity must be less than
85% (when cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.
1 - Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this unit.
2 - Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.
3 - Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.
4 - Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property
damage.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.
6 - Installation :
We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended
by the manufacturer or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation
instructions and use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating
as it may result in physical injury.
7 - Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential
physical injury or product damage. This product should never been operated in a
closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling vents are
provided for the purpose .
Warning
This product is equipped with Class 2 LEDs.
Please avoid looking directly at the beam as it may cause
severe eye injuries.
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2 - Technical specifications
Light sources
› 4x8W R/G/B/W LEDs - 30 000 hours (expected)
› Low power consumption, can be operated non-stop for many hours
Control
› Standard DMX-512
› 1/ 3 and 10 DMX channels
› Simplified controls (Compatible EASY-2)
› Built-in music-sensitive programs (via the internal mic)
› Simplified controls of several units (with the Master/Slave mode)
› Drop-down display to assign and choose the different modes
Additional characteristics
› Power consumption : 66 W maximum
› Power supply : 100/230V, AC - 50/60Hz
› Dimensions : 479 x 247 x 132 mm
› Net weight : 6 Kg
Package contents :
The package must contain :
› The projector
› The user guide
› A IEC / 2-pole + earth power cord
479
247
227
131.5
419
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4 - Internal menu
MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER
DMX address selection
Press ENTER and select the adress with UP and DOWN
Saves
changes
1 channel : Select the pre-programmed sequences: 0 - 16
Press ENTER,
mode selection with UP and
DOWN.
Saves
changes
10 channels A : Rotation of each barrel / Movement macros
/ Movement macros speed / Main dimmer / Strobe / LED
macros / LED macros speed
10 channels B : Rotation of each barrel / General dimmer /
Strobe / Colour settings
14 channels : Rotation of each barrel / Movement macros
/ Movement macros speed / Main dimmer / Strobe / LED
macros / LED macros speed / Colour settings
Determines how the device reacts in Slave mode :
- Slave 1 : The device replicates the Master device movements.
- Slave 2 : The device replicates in reverse the Master device movements.
Saves
changes
Show 0 to 16 selection . Shows are music-sensitive.
Please make sure the music-sensitive mode is activated (Sound State menu), and the
microphone configured (Sound Sense menu).
Show 0 is a 1-16 show sequence.
Saves
changes
Configures the dimmer speed. Saves
changes
Activates or deactivates the music-sensitive mode.
Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons.
Saves
changes
Configures the microphone sensitivity.
When 000 is selected the microphone is deactivated.
Saves
changes
4.1 - Menus and functions
Once turned on, the moving head will start a position initialisation for each motor. At this stage, the display indicates .
Once the initilisation is over, the display will indicate , you will then be able to access the menu using the MENU or ENTER buttons. If the menu
remains inactive for 30 seconds, the display will indicate and locks. To access the menu again, press ENTER.
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MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER
Activates or deactivates the Black out mode. When OFF, the moving head automatically
launches shows when it is turned on.
Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons.
Saves
changes
Activates or deactivates the display backlight.
Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons.
When Off, the display automatically turns off after a 30-second inactivity period.
Saves
changes
Tests each function. Launches the
test
Displays the total operating hours of the projector since the first time it was turned on.
Display the current software versions.
A refers to the operating software.
Ab refers to the booting software.
Resets the unit. Resets
4.1 - Menus and functions (continuations and end)
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5.1 - 1-channel mode
5 - The various DMX modes
As soon as a DMX signal is detected via the DMX IN input, the DMX mode is automatically activated.
Channels Values Action
1
000 - 007 Black-out
008 - 015 Show 0 automatic
016 - 029 Show 1 music-sensitive
030 - 043 Show 2 music-sensitive
044 - 057 Show 3 music-sensitive
058 - 071 Show 4 music-sensitive
072 - 085 Show 5 music-sensitive
086 - 099 Show 6 music-sensitive
100 - 113 Show 7 music-sensitive
114 - 127 Show 8 music-sensitive
128 - 141 Show 9 music-sensitive
142 - 155 Show 10 music-sensitive
156 - 169 Show 11 music-sensitive
170 - 183 Show 12 music-sensitive
184 - 197 Show 13 music-sensitive
198 - 211 Show 14 music-sensitive
212 - 225 Show 15 music-sensitive
226 - 239 Show 16 music-sensitive
240 - 255 Show 0 music sensitive
Channels Values Action
1
Barrel 1 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
2
Barrel 2 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
3
Barrel 3 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
4
Barrel 4 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
5
Movement macros
000 - 007 No function
008 - 021 Macro 1 : Show 1 without light
022 - 035 Macro 2 : Show 2 without light
036 - 049 Macro 3 : Show 3 without light
050 - 063 Macro 4 : Show 4 without light
5.2 - 10-channel A mode
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5.2 - 10-channel A mode (continuation and end)
5
064 - 077 Macro 5 : Show 5 without light
078 - 091 Macro 6 : Show 6 without light
092 - 105 Macro 7 : Show 7 without light
106 - 119 Macro 8 : Show 8 without light
120 - 133 Macro 9 : Show 9 without light
134 - 147 Macro 10 : Show 10 without light
148 - 161 Macro 11 : Show 11 without light
162 - 175 Macro 12 : Show 12 without light
176 - 189 Macro 13 : Show 14 without light
190 - 203 Macro 14 : Show 14 without light
204 - 217 Macro 15 : Show 15 without light
218 - 231 Macro 16 : Show 16 without light
232 - 255 Macro 16 : Show 0 without light
6
Movement macros speed
000 - 007 No function
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
7
Main dimmer
000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer from 0 to 100%
8
Strobe
000 - 015 Open
016 - 131 Strobe at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
9
Effect macros
000 - 007 No function
008 - 024 Macro 1 : Show 1 without movement
025 - 038 Macro 2 : Show 2 without movement
039 - 052 Macro 3 : Show 3 without movement
053 - 066 Macro 4 : Show 4 without movement
067 - 080 Macro 5 : Show 5 without movement
081 - 094 Macro 6 : Show 6 without movement
095 - 108 Macro 7 : Show 7 without movement
109 - 122 Macro 8 : Show 8 without movement
123 - 136 Macro 9 : Show 9 without movement
137 - 150 Macro 10 : Show 10 without movement
151 - 164 Macro 11 : Show 11 without movement
165 - 178 Macro 12 : Show 12 without movement
179 - 192 Macro 13 : Show 13 without movement
193 - 206 Macro 14 : Show 14 without movement
207 - 220 Macro 15 : Show 15 without movement
221 - 234 Macro 16 : Show 16 without movement
235 - 248 Macro 17 : Show 0 without movement
249 - 255 Full power
10
Effect macros speed
000 - 007 No function
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
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5.3 - 10-channel B mode
Channels Values Action
1
Barrel 1 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
2
Barrel 2 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
3
Barrel 3 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
4
Barrel 4 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
5
Main dimmer
000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer from 0 to 100%
6
Strobe
000 - 015 Open
016 - 131 Strobe at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
7Red LEDs
000 - 255 Red from 0 to 100%
8Green LEDs
000 - 255 Green from 0 to 100%
9Blue LEDs
000 - 255 Blue from 0 to 100%
10 White LEDs
000 - 255 White from 0 to 100%
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5.4 - 14-channel mode
Channels Values Action
1
Barrel 1 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
2
Barrel 2 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
3
Barrel 3 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
4
Barrel 4 rotation
000 - 007 No function
008 - 132 Clockwise, slow to fast rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Counterclockwise, fast to slow rotation
5
Movement macros
000 - 007 No function
008 - 021 Macro 1 : Show 1 without light
022 - 035 Macro 2 : Show 2 without light
036 - 049 Macro 3 : Show 3 without light
050 - 063 Macro 4 : Show 4 without light
064 - 077 Macro 5 : Show 5 without light
078 - 091 Macro 6 : Show 6 without light
092 - 105 Macro 7 : Show 7 without light
106 - 119 Macro 8 : Show 8 without light
120 - 133 Macro 9 : Show 9 without light
134 - 147 Macro 10 : Show 10 without light
148 - 161 Macro 11 : Show 11 without light
162 - 175 Macro 12 : Show 12 without light
176 - 189 Macro 13 : Show 14 without light
190 - 203 Macro 14 : Show 14 without light
204 - 217 Macro 15 : Show 15 without light
218 - 231 Macro 16 : Show 16 without light
232 - 255 Macro 16 : Show 0 without light
6
Movement macros speed
000 - 007 No function
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
7
Main dimmer
000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer from 0 to 100%
8
Strobe
000 - 015 Open
016 - 131 Strobe at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
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9Red LEDs
000 - 255 Red from 0 to 100%
10 Green LEDs
000 - 255 Green from 0 to 100%
11 Blue LEDs
000 - 255 Blue from 0 to 100%
12 White LEDs
000 - 255 White from 0 to 100%
13
Effect macros
000 - 007 No function
008 - 024 Macro 1 : Show 1 without movement
025 - 038 Macro 2 : Show 2 without movement
039 - 052 Macro 3 : Show 3 without movement
053 - 066 Macro 4 : Show 4 without movement
067 - 080 Macro 5 : Show 5 without movement
081 - 094 Macro 6 : Show 6 without movement
095 - 108 Macro 7 : Show 7 without movement
109 - 122 Macro 8 : Show 8 without movement
123 - 136 Macro 9 : Show 9 without movement
137 - 150 Macro 10 : Show 10 without movement
151 - 164 Macro 11 : Show 11 without movement
165 - 178 Macro 12 : Show 12 without movement
179 - 192 Macro 13 : Show 13 without movement
193 - 206 Macro 14 : Show 14 without movement
207 - 220 Macro 15 : Show 15 without movement
221 - 234 Macro 16 : Show 16 without movement
235 - 248 Macro 17 : Show 0 without movement
249 - 255 Full power
14
Effect macros speed
000 - 007 No function
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
5.4 - 14-channel mode (continuation and end)
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7 - How to use the EASY-2 remote control (optional)
6 - Cabling, addressing and daisy chaining
Button Action
STAND - BY Black-out
FUNCTION
For each pressure and
when held down :
1 : Synchronised strobe
2 : Asynchronous strobe
3 : Music-sensitive strobe
For each pressure :
Show changes
1 : For each pressure:
Colour selection
2 : For each pressure and when held down:
Gobo selection
MODE Music-sensitive mode
(LED off)
Show
(Flashing LED)
Colours and gobos selection
(LED on)
The EASY-2 remote control is straightforward and easy to install. It is able to control several
synchronised units with the Master/Slave mode.
Plug your remote control into the Master projector Jack 6.35 chassis called «ONLY FOR REMOTE
CONTROL», and daisy chain the additional units via the XLR plugs, as you would for a regular DMX
cabling. This remote control gives you access to the following functions: black-out, strobe, and
show selection.
DMX console
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
DMX mode Unit 1 address Unit 2 addres Unit 3 address Unit 4 address
1 channel 1234
10 channels A 1 112131
10 channels B 1 112131
14 channels 1 152943
Because CONTEST® takes the utmost care in its products to make sure you only get the best possible quality, our products are
subjects to modifications without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the products physical configuration might differ
from the illustrations.
Make sure you get the latest news and updates about the CONTEST® products on www.contest-lighting.com
CONTEST® is a trademark of HITMUSIC S.A. - Zone Cahors sud - 46230 FONTANES - FRANCE
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Contest QUADROLL is a versatile lighting fixture with 8W R/G/B/W LEDs that creates a roller effect. It offers various control options including DMX with 1, 3, and 10 channel modes. The simplified controls make it easy to use even in Master/Slave mode. Built-in music-sensitive programs add dynamism to your performances, and the drop-down display allows for quick mode selection.
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