Contest AirLED-9x3TCb User guide

Contest
Brand
Contest
Model
AirLED-9x3TCb
Category
Stroboscopes & disco lights
Type
User guide
USER GUIDE
9957 - July 2012 Version 1.0
BATTERY-OPERATED WIRELESS PROJECTOR WITH RGB LEDS
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Recommendations concerning batteries
1 - Handling the battery:
Never short-circuit the battery. A short-circuit creates a very high
current which causes overheating and may lead to electrolyte leaks,
gas emission or explosion.
Do not drop or shock the battery as it my result in a degradation
of its electrical properties.
Keep the battery away from important heat sources as there is a
risk of explosion.
2 - Modifying the battery:
Do not weld cables directly on the battery as insulating components
might be damaged by the heat.
The battery is made up of 21 Lithium cells, do not try to separate
them as it may result in a short-circuit.
3 - Chemical risks:
Lithium batteries are usually not subject to leaks, but in the event
of a skin contact with liquid leaking from the battery, please flush
with water and seek medical advice immediately.
4 - Contact with fire:
Do NOT incinerate or burn the battery as it may result in an
explosion.
5 - Contact with liquids:
Do NOT put the battery in contact with water, drinks, etc.
6 - Damaged battery:
Do not use a shocked, disformed or leaking battery. If you suspect
any suspicious smell, keep the battery away from any heat source
to avoid risks of explosions or fire.
7 - Storage and periods of non-use:
The battery must be stored at room temperature, being charged at
30 or 50%. During long periods of non-use it is recommended to
charge the battery every 6 months to avoid excessive discharges.
8 - Lifespan:
The battery works with chemical reactions, as a result its
performances decreases even if it is not used for long periods.
Moreover, the multiples charge-discharge cycles, temperature
fluctuations etc. lead to battery deteriorations and can damage
the device, e.g. in case of electrolyte leaks.
If the battery does not hold charge properly, it means it has reached
the end of its life and must be replaced.
9 - Recycling:
Spent batteries must be taken care of by specific entities. Do not
throw. Do not dispose of it in the environment.
10 - Guarantee:
This battery is considered as wearing part and is not covered by
the guarantee.
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 thoroughly 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.
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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Instructions and recommendations 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 :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or
wall installation.
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...
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2 - Main characteristics
• Housing and materials:
- Black metal housing
- Double hanging/mounting bracket
- Rear display
- Internal thermal protection
• Functions:
- Built-in drop down display to:
› Configure the DMX address
› Choose the number of channels 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6
channels
› Step/Fade programs selection
› Choose the preset colours
› Slave mode
› Music-sensitive mode with mic sensitivity settings
› Customise the 20-step user program
- Infrared remote control to remotely access all the
functions
This is a unique battery-operated projector. Its infrared remote control and battery allow you to install it anywhere
and launch its built-in programs to create a perfectly autonomous light show.
It also features an AirDMX receiver/transmitter allowing you to wirelessly and remotely synchronise projectors.
It is equipped with 9x3W LEDs to produce an incredible colour rendering without lamp changing, but always low
power consumption and a very long lifespan.
• 7-channel AirDMX wireless receiver/transmitter
› Averange range of 100m in open space
› Frequency range: 2.400-2.525 GHz ISM
› Compatible with the AirBox-ER1
• Integrated 21-cell lithium-ion battery.
› Full charge : approximately 5 hours
› Autonomy : approximately 56 hours at full power
and approximately 9 hours with colour changes
• Package contents:
The package must contain the following articles:
› The projector
› The user guide
› A double mounting bracket
› An infrared remote control
› An IEC 2 pole + earth power cord
3 - Technical specifications
• 9x3W LEDs
• 3W RGB LEDs - 50 000 hours
• Beamwidth: 40°
• Light output: 1160 Lux at 3 metres
• DMX input/output via XLR
• IEC power input/output (daisy-chain up to 10
projectors)
3.1 - Projector specifications
3.2 - Dimensions
300
83
200
200 254
148
234 30
116
70
• Power consumption: 66W
• Power supply: 100/240V, AC - 50/60Hz
• Thermo-regulated cooling system
• Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 148 mm
• Net weight: 4.5 kg
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4 - Descriptio
1 Power input/output sockets
Allow you to connect the projector to an electrical
outlet and daisy chain several projectors.
Caution: Do not accumulate more than 700W on the
same electrical outlet.
2 Menu buttons
MODE / ESC button
Allows you to access menus and select a function.
SETUP / ENTER button
Allows you to configure the parameters of the
functions chosen with the MODE button.
UP and DOWN buttons
Allow you to increase/decrease the adjustable values or
browse the submenus.
3 DMX input
3-pin female XLR plug hardwired as follows :
- Mass: 1
- Negative signal: 2
- Positive signal: 3
This socket is used to receive a DMX signal from
another projector or from a DMX console.
4 DMX output
3-pin male XLR plug hardwired as follows :
- Mass: 1
- Negative signal: 2
- Positive signal: 3
Use this socket to daisy chain projectors
5 Display
This intuitive display allows you to configure your
projector. Please refer to the next paragraphs for
more details about the projector configuration.
6 WIRELESS DMX Switch
Activates the wireless DMX function. Once activated,
the airLED-9x3TCb is able to receive and transmit
DMX signals via WiFi.
7 BATTERY Switch
Allows you to configure the battery.
- When OFF, the battery is disconnected.
- When ON, the projector is powered by the battery.
If ON, please make sure the POWER switch is not
ON and the projector is not plugged to an electrical
outlet.
POWER
ANTENNA
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
BATTERY WIRELESS
DMX
FUSE : 1A
WIRELESS
INDICATOR
COLOR RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE PURPLE CYAN WHITE
12 3 4 5 6 7
TRANSMITTER
ID
Function Display
DMX IN
DMX OUT
MODE SET UP
DOWNUP
AC 100V-240V 60-50Hz
POWER OUTPOWER IN
WIRELESS INDICATOR
ID SELECTOR
4
5
31
610
7 9
12
11
8
2
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8 Antenna
WiFi antenna. Pull out this antenna when you are
using the wireless DMX mode in order to get a better
range.
9 POWER Switch
Turns the projector ON/OFF.
Note : The projector will not use the battery if this
switch is on and it is connected to an electrical
outlet.
10 Main fuse
If need to replace the fuse, please make sure the
new fuse has exactly the same characteristics as the
original one.
11 LED WIRELESS INDICATOR
This LED flashes in red when the wireless DMX
function is activated. It also allows you to visualise
which channel is currently used.
12 ID SELECTOR button
Allows you to choose a channel for the airLED-
9x3TCb to communicate with other devices.
7 channels are available. The LED WIRELESS
INDICATOR has a different colour for each channel.
Refer to paragraph 6.2 for more details.
5 - Internal menu
MODE
ESC
SETUP
ENTER UP and DOWN Action
DMX MODE
(flashes in the
absence of signal)
DMX mode
selection
2 channels : macros and dimmer
3 channels : R, G and B
4 channels : R, G, B and Dimmer/Strobe
5 channels : R, G, B, Dimmer and Strobe
6 channels : R, G, B, Dimmer, Strobe/Speed and Macros
Address DMX address settings
AUTO MODE
Strobe Strobe speed: S.000 = no strobe ; S.100 = full speed
Mic SU.00 = min sensitivity ; SU.31 = max sensitivity
MANUAL MODE
Red: 0 - 100%
Green: 0 - 100%
Blue: 0 - 100%
Strobe Strobe speed: S.000 = no strobe ; S.100 = full speed
SLAVE MODE
Slave mode
activation
SLon = Slave mode activated
SLoF = Slave mode deactivated
FIXED COLOURS
MODE
Selection Choose one of the 5 colours and 10 sequences
Strobe Strobe speed: S.000 = no strobe ; S.100 = full speed
Speed Sequencing speed.
SP.00 = no sequencing >> SP.99 = full speed
5.1 - Description of the submenus
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STEP sequencing
Speed Step sequencing speed:
SP.00 = no action >> SP.99 = full speed
Strobe Strobe speed: S.000 = no strobe >> S.100 = full speed
CROSSFADE
sequencing
Speed Crossfade sequencing speed:
SP.00 = no action >> SP.99 = full speed
Strobe Strobe speed: S.000 = no strobe >> S.100 = full speed
User program
playing and
edition
Play / Stop PLAY = Plays the program / STOP = Stops the program
Duration Configures the duration of each step.
t.001 = 0.1 second / t.255 = 25.5 seconds
Fade time Configures the crossfade duration between each step.
F.000 = no crossfade / F.100 = max crossfade
Strobe Configures the strobe speed for all the steps.
S.000 = no strobe / S.100 = Strobe at full speed
Dimmer Configures the main dimmer for all the steps.
D.000 = Black-out / D.255 = Full power
User program
steps
programmation
Number of
steps
Allows you to choose the number of steps of the user program.
From 1 to 20 steps.
Step
selection
Allows you to choose the scene you want to modify. From 1 - 20
steps.
(Depending on the number of steps previously determined)
Red Configures the red levels for the chosen step
Green Configures the green levels for the chosen step
Blue Configures the blue levels for the chosen step
Remote control
Remote
control
activation
rC.on : The infrared remote control is activated
rC.oF : The infrared remote control is deactivated
Battery
Displays the real battery charge level from 0 - 100%
5.2 - More details about colours and macros
5.3 - Macros behaviour
Black-out
Red: R255 - V000 - B000
Orange : R255 - V070 - B000
Yellow: R255 - V100 - B000
Green: R000 - V255 - B000
Cyan: R000 - V255 - B255
Blue: R000 - V000 - B255
Pink: R255 - V000 - B100
Macro 1 8 fixed colours sequencing (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta, and Pink).
Step transitions.
Macro 2 Non-stop crossfade from Green to Blue
Macro 3 Non-stop crossfade from Red to Orange
Macro 4 Same sequencing as macro 1 with crossfade transitions
Macro 5 Non-stop crossfade from Warm white to Cool white
Magenta: R255 - V000 - B100
Cool white: R255 - V255 - B255
Warm white: R255 - V255 - B100
Macro 1: step
Macro 2: crossfade
Macro 3: crossfade
Macro 4: crossfade
Macro 5: crossfade
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6.2 - Using the wireless DMX mode (AirDMX)
6.3 - Using the USER mode (customisable program)
6.1 - Charging the battery
6 - Advanced functions
To charge the battery, plug your projector to an electrical outlet and the the POWER and BATTERY switches to
ON.
The display flashes during charging operations and the number of bars indicate the charge level.
The different charge levels are as follows:
1 - : Battery level between 75% and 100%.
2 - : Battery level between 50% and 75%.
3 - : Battery level between 25% and 50%.
4 - : Battery level below 25%. The battery must be urgently charged since the projectors shuts off
before the battery being fully discharged.
The display stops flashing when the battery is fully charged.
When using the battery, the display lights on and the first bar quickly flashes to indicate the battery level
is below 25% and the projector might automatically switch off soon.
The WiFi transmission system allows you to synchronise several units without using any DMX cable.
You can synchronise several units by using the master/slave mode or like any regular DMX daisy-chaining
installation.
The units must use the same communication channel to be synchronised. To do so, use the ID SELECTOR
button and choose one of the 7 available channels. The LED WIRELESS INDICATOR will light on with a different
colour for each channel.
You will find below the channels and their corresponding colour:
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7
Red Green Yellow Blue Purple Cyan White
The LED WIRELESS INDICATOR has 3 different status when the units are communicating:
1 - LED constantly on : No DMX or WiFi signal.
2 - LED flashing in red : The projector is currently transmitting a signal.
3 - LED flashing in green : The projector is currently receiving a signal.
Note : The unit transmitting a DMX signal is in transmission mode.
Go to the Edit menu by pressing MODE, then press SETUP.
1 - Use the SC.XX submenu to configure the number of steps of the program.
2 - Use the St.XX submenu to edit the first scene: St.01, then configure the red, green and blue levels with the
r.XXX, g.XXX and b.XXX submenus.
3 - Press St-XX to move onto the next step. The number of customisable steps depends on the choice you
made with the SC.XX submenu. (The menu goes back to step 1 each time a step is edited.)
4 - Repeat steps 2 and 3 as many times as you have steps to edit.
Use the MODE button to reach the USer menu, then press SETUP.
1 - Use the PLAY/STOP submenu to launch or stop the program.
2 - Use the t.XXX submenu to configure the duration of the steps.
3 - Use the F.XXX submenu to configure the crossfading.
4 - Use the S.XXX submenu to configure the strobe speed.
5 - Use the d.XXX submenu to configure the main dimmer.
Note : Settings from the USER menu affects all the program steps.
6-3-1 Editing the program
6-3-2 Program settings
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7.1 - 2-channel mode
7.2 - 3-channel mode
7.3 - Mode 4 canaux
7.4 - 5-channel mode
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2
DMX values Effect DMX values Effect
000 - 015 Off
000 - 255 Dimmer from 0 - 100%
016 - 030 Red
031 - 045 Orange
046 - 060 Yellow
061 - 075 Green
076 - 090 Cyan
091 - 105 Blue
106 - 120 Pink
121 - 135 Magenta
136 - 150 Cool white (6000°K)
151 - 165 Warm white (3200°K)
166 - 180 Colour macro 1
181 - 195 Colour macro 2
196 - 210 Colour macro 3
211 - 225 Colour macro 4
226 - 240 Colour macro 5
241 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
DMX values Effect
CHANNEL 1 000 - 255 Red from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 2 000 - 255 Green from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 3 000 - 255 Blue from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 4
000 - 189 Main dimmer from 0 - 100%
190 - 250 Slow to fast strobe
251 - 255 Full power
DMX values Effect
CHANNEL 1 000 - 255 Red from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 2 000 - 255 Green from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 3 000 - 255 Blue from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 4 000 - 255 Main dimmer from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 5 000 No function
001 - 255 Slow to fast strobe
DMX values Effect
CHANNEL 1 000 - 255 Red from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 2 000 - 255 Green from 0 - 100%
CHANNEL 3 000 - 255 Blue from 0 - 100%
7 - The various DMX channels
Note :
- Colour macros are described in paragraph 5.3.
- The music-sensitive mode is a sequence of the 10 preset colours in a loop.
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CHANNEL 6 CHAN. 5 CHAN. 4 CHAN. 3 CHAN. 2 CHAN. 1
MODE DMX value Function
1000 - 015 Black-out
000 - 015
No strobe
Main dimmer (000 - 255)
From 0 - 100%
Blue
(000 - 255)
From
0 - 100%
Green
(000 - 255)
From
0 - 100%
Red
(000 - 255)
From
0 - 100%
2016 - 030 Red
Strobe (016 - 255)
From slow to fast - From 0,1Hz to 20Hz
No function
No function
No function
3031 - 045 Orange
4046 - 050 Yellow
5061 - 075 Green
6076 - 090 Cyan
7091 - 105 Blue
8106 - 120 Pink
9121 - 135 Magenta
10 136 - 150 Cool white (6000°K)
11 151 - 165 Warm white (3000°K)
12 166 - 180 Macro 1
Speed (000 - 255)
From slow to fast
13 181 - 195 Macro 2
14 196- 210 Macro 3
15 211 - 225 Macro 4
16 226 - 240 Macro 5
17 241 - 255 Music-sensitive sequence Mic
sensitivity
7.5 - 6-channel mode
Note :
- Colour macros are described in paragraph 5.3.
- The music-sensitive mode is a sequence of the 10 preset colours in a loop.
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The infrared remote control supplied with the projectors allows you to remotely access
all the functions of the projectors. The infrared sensor is located on the front of the
projector.
Note : The remote control can also be used when the projector is in DMX mode.
1 - Black out button: Turns the projectors ON or OFF.
2 - A (AUTO RUN) button: Activates the automatic mode. Automatic colour changes.
3 - PROG (SELECT PROG) button: Launches built-in programs.
Select a program among the 10 fixed colours selections (red, green, cyan...), Color
Jumping (fast colour sequencing) and Color Dream (slower colour sequencing) by
pressing the + and - buttons.
Note : Fixed colours can also be chosen with the 0 to 9 buttons.
The sequencing is as follows: 0 = black-out ; 1 = Red ; 2 = Green ; 3 = Blue ; 4 =
Orange ; 5 = Yellow; 6 = Magenta, 7 = Cyan, 8 = Cool white and 9 = Warm white.
4 - F button (FLASH): Activates or deactivates the Flash mode. Increase or decrease
the flash speed with the + and - buttons of the remote control.
5 - SP button: Allows you to configure the Color Jumping and Color Dream programs speed. Increase or
decrease the speed with the + and - buttons of the remote control.
6 - D button (DMX MODE): Activates the DMX mode of the projectors.
7 - DMX mode selection
There are 5 different DMX modes.
You will need to select a DMX mode before controlling your projector in DMX mode ;
Press the D button (DMX MODE) and use the + and - buttons to switch from one mode to another :
- When the LEDs are red, the projector is currently using the 2-channel mode.
- When the LEDs are green, the projector is currently using the 3-channel mode.
- When the LEDs are blue, the projector is currently using the 4-channel mode.
- When the LEDs are red and green, the projector is currently using the 5-channel mode.
- When the LEDs are red and blue, the projector is currently using the 6-channel mode.
8 - SA button: Activates the music-sensitive mode.
9 - SL button (SLAVE): Activates the slave mode.
10 - SET ADDR buttons and 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9: Allows you to configure your projectors DMX address.
For instance, if you want to configure the address 245 :
- Press S, all the LEDs are flashing to indicate the beginning of the process.
- Press 2, the green LEDs of your projectors lit up to indicate the hundreds digit has been saved.
- Press 4, the blue LEDs of your projector lit up to indicate the tenths digit has been saved.
- Then press 5. All the LEDs will flash to confirm you the address has been saved properly.
To configure the address 002:
-
Press S, all the LEDs are flashing to indicate the process beginning.
-
Press 0, the green LEDs of your projectors lit up to indicate the hundreds digit has been saved
.
-
Press 0, the blue LEDs of your projector lit up to indicate the tenths digit has been saved
.
-
Then press 2. All the LEDs will flash to confirm you the address has been saved properly
.
11 - R, G and B buttons : Adjusts colours brightness, R for red, G for green and B for blue. Increase or
decrease their brightness with the + and - buttons.
7 - Infrared remote control
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
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