EuroLite D-4 User manual

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USER MANUAL

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D-4

4-Channel

Dimmer Controller

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USER MANUAL

D-4

4-channel dimmer controller

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 you initially start-up.

Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:

- be qualilfied

- follow the instructions of this manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for having chosen a EUROLITE D-4. You will see you acquired a powerful and versatile device.

Unpack your D-4.

Before you initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should there

be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION!

Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous

electric shock when touching the wires!

This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to

ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning

notes written in this user manual.

Important:

Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer

will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

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. Leave the device switched off

until it has reached room temperature.

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DANGER TO LIFE!

The electric connection must only be carried out by a qualified electrician!

Please make sure that the device can always be disconnected from the mains.

This device falls under protection-class I.

Make sure that the power-switch is set to OFF position before you connect the device to the mains.

Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections

with the mains with particular caution!

Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.

Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the

power-cord from time to time.

Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it.

Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.

Keep away children and amateurs!

OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

This device is a lighting controller for controlling other devices like spots in discotheques, on stages etc. This

product is allowed to be operated with an alternating current of 230 V, 50 Hz and was designed for indoor

use only.

Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat,

moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of

others!

Never put any liquids on the device or close to it. Should any liquid enter the device nevertheless, disconnect

from mains immediately. Please let the device be checked by a qualified service technician before you

operate it again. Any damages caused by liquids having entered the device are not subject to warranty!

Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not

qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!

Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.

If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer

damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-

circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.

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DESCRIPTION

Frontpanel:

1) Power switch

2) DIMMER-button

3) ORGAN-button

4) SHOW-button

5) P.AUTO-button

6) AUDIO-button

7) MASTER-fader

With the master-fader you can adjust the total output level of all four channels

8) BACKGROUND-fader

With the background-fader you can adjust the minimum output level of all four channels (background).

9) FULL-button

With this button, all channels are flashed as long as the button is pressed.

10) B.OUT-button

With this button, all channels are cut off (blackout). The blackout-function also has to be switched off with

the B.OUT-button.

11) CHANNEL-faders

Chanel-faders of the channels 1-4 for individual control of every channel.

12) FLASH-buttons

Flash-buttons of the channels 1-4 for flashing the desired channel.

13) AUDIO LEVEL-control

For adjusting the sound-sensitivity.

14) RUNNING SPEED-control

For adjusting the program-speed.

15) STOP-button

For stopping the program-run.

16) DISPLAY

The display shows the current program-number.

17) PRG. UP/DOWN-buttons

For selecting the desired program.

18) STEP-button

After pressing the Stop-button, you can select the desired step of a program with this button.

19) START-button

With the Start-button, you can return to the first step of a program.

20) BEAT-button

If the Beat-function is activated, the outputs pulse with one channel. The pulse-speed is either sound-

controlled (Audio-button pushed) or speed-controlled (Running Speed-control).

21) Fuseholders

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Rearpanel:

CONNECTIONS

Sound input

Connect the sound-signal from the mixer (e.g. Master 2) with the ¼“ mono jack on the rear panel (input

sensitivity 0.2 V - 1.5 V).

Connection with the mains

DANGER TO LIFE!

The electric connection must only be carried out by a qualified electrician!

In order to connect the device to the mains, you have to install a power-plug.

The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:

Cable Pin International

Brown Live L

Blue Neutral N

Yellow/Green Earth

The earth has to be connected!

Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.

If the device will be directly connected with the local power supply network, a disconnection switch with a

minimum opening of 3 mm at every pole has to be included in the permanent electrical installation.

Outputs

Output is via 2 Bulgin-sockets and 4 Euro-type sockets (IEC) on the rearpanel.

The occupation of the 8-pin Bulgin-sockets is as follows:

Pin 1 Earth

Pin 2 Live channel 4

Pin 3 Live channel 3

Pin 4 Live channel 2

Pin 5 Live channel 1

Pin 6 Not connected

Pin 7,8 Neutral

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 3

Channel 4

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Neutral

Earth

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Connect your loads via the output-sockets. The maximum load per channel is 1,150 W (resistive) or 600 W

(inductive). Please note that the maximum current (depending on the power-cord and power-plug) must

never be exceeded.

Analog output

Connect further power packs via the 9-pin Sub-D socket. The occupation of the 9-pin Sub-D socket is as

follows:

1. Ground

2. Not connected

3. Channel 2

4. Channel 4

5. Not connected

6. Not connected

7. Channel 1

8. Channel 3

9. Not connected

Additional outputs

Connect your footswitch via the Start/Stop socket or the Standby socket on the rearpanel. In this way you

can stop the program-run.

OVERVIEW OVER THE DIFFERENT MODES

Dimmer:

If the Dimmer-button is pushed, the 4 channels can be controlled manually via the channel-faders. The total

output level is adjusted via the master-fader.

Organ:

If the Dimmer-button is pushed, the light organ function is activated:

Bass = channel 1, mid-range = channel 2, treble = channel 3, inverted bass = channel 4.

Show:

If the Show-button is pushed, the controller switches in 30-second periods from automatic program-run to

light organ function. Please make sure that you have connected a sound-signal. Otherwise there will be no

output in the light organ mode.

P.Auto:

If the P.Auto-button is pushed, the controller runs through the programs one after the other. The program-

speed is either sound-controlled (Audio-button pushed) or speed-controlled (Running Speed-control).

Audio:

If the Audio-button is pushed, the programs are run sound-controlled (Audio-LED lights up). If the Audio-LED

is off, the program-speed can be controlled via the Running Speed-control.

OPERATION

After you connected the device to the mains, the D-4 is ready for use.

Speed Control

When you switch off the sound control (AUDIO LED not lit), you can control the chaser speed with the

RUNNING SPEED-control.

Sound control

If you have connected the music source to the input on the rearpanel, you can activate the sound control by

pressing the AUDIO-button (AUDIO LED lit). The D-4 will chase to the bass-beat of the music. You can

adjust the sensitivity of the D-4 by turning the AUDIO LEVEL-control.

If you press the BEAT-button, all channels will be switched to the bass-beat of the music.

Program selection

- You can select the desired program (1-16) by pressing the PRG. UP/DOWN-buttons (all programs consist

of max. 64 steps)

- You can run through all programs by pressing the P.AUTO-button.

- Press the STOP-button in order to stop the program-run.

- B.OUT-button: all channels are switched off (the program continues running). If the controller is in the

blackout-mode, the Master LED is off.

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Display

The LEDs provide steady control over the outputs.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation!

DANGER TO LIFE!

We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use

alcohol or solvents!

There are no servicable parts inside the device except for the fuse. Maintenance and service operations are

only to be carried out by authorized dealers.

Replacing the fuse

If the fine-wire fuse of the device fuses, only replace the fuse by a fuse of same type and rating.

Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead.

Procedure:

Step 1:

Unscrew the fuseholder with a fitting screwdriver from the housing (anti-clockwise).

Step 2:

Remove the old fuse from the fuseholder.

Step 3:

Install the new fuse in the fuseholder.

Step 4:

Replace the fuseholder in the housing and fix it.

Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts.

If the power supply cable of this device will be damaged, it has to be replaced by authorized dealers only in

order to avoid hazards.

Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply: 230 V AC, 50 Hz ~

Max. power output: 4,600 W

Max. current: 20 A

Resistive load/channel: 1,150 W

Inductive load/channel: 600 W

Integrated programs: 16

Steps per program: max. 64

Footswitch-input: Two ¼" mono-jack plugs

Audio-input: ¼" mono-jack plug

Audio-sensitivity: 0.2 - 1.5 V

Output sockets: Four IEC-output-sockets

2 Bulgin-sockets

Analog output: 9-pin Sub-D

Fuses: 4 x F 5 A, 250 V

Dimensions (WxDxH): 482 x 140 x 120 mm

Weight: 2.3 kg

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