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USER GUIDE
10707/10708 - Version 1.02D / 09-2017
SCENE
STORE
EXHIBIT
SFX-FR150W
SFX-FR250W
English SFX-FR250/150W - 250/150W Warm White LED Fresnel Projector with zoom
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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 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 instructions could result in
fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to this product or other property.
Instructions and recommendations
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 .
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.
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.
Warning
This product is equipped with Class 2 LEDs.
Please avoid looking directly at the beam as it may cause
severe eye injuries.
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.
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SFX-FR250/150W - 250/150W Warm White LED Fresnel Projector with zoom
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3 - Description
2 - Technical specifications
Optical
1 x 250W COB 3200°K Warm White LED (SFX-FR250W)
1 x 150W COB 3200°K Warm White LED (SFX-FR150W)
CRI > 90
Output:
-From 2280 to 7900 Lux at 4m (SFX-FR250W)
-From 1242 to 6540 Lux at 4m (SFX-FR150W)
Beam angle from 15° to 45° via motorized zoom
Functions
Direct access to dimmer and zoom
Built-in drop-down menu with LCD display to:
• Select the DMX address
Select the number of channels: 1, 2 or 3 (2 3-channel
modes)
• Select dimmer modes
• Select cooling modes
Access to hour meter, temperature and soft version
information
• Test and calibration mode
Connectors
DMX IN and OUT via 3 and 5-pin XLR,
POWER IN/OUT via Seetronic© Power plugs
Additional characteristics
Power supply: 100-240V/50-60Hz
Power consumption:
-275W (SFX-FR250W)
-175W (SFX-FR150W)
Cooling system: dissipator and silent fan
Finish: Black
Dimensions: 458 x 336 x 399 mm
Weight: 8.9 kg
Package contents:
The package must contain the following products:
The projector
Its user guide
One Seetronic© Power / 2 poles + earth power cord
One filter holder
One rotative shutter system
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1 Tightening wheel for suspension bracket
Allows to adjust the position of the projector and lock it in this
position.
2 Rotative shutters
Allow you to adjust the light output from the projector.
3 Filter holder
Allows you to add a colored filter and colorize your beam.
4 Suspension bracket
Allows you to suspend and adjust the projector.
CAUTION!
Please make sure the tightening wheel is
securely fastened.
Using a safety cable is mandatory.
When using this device in public places,
current legislation requires that each devices features a
double fixation system to ensure its stability. This system
must hold up to 10 times times the weight of the device,
meaning you will be required to use a cable able to hold
90 kilos to support your SFX-FR150/250W.
5 Display and menu buttons
Display
Allows you to intuitively configure your device. Please refer to
next paragraph for more details about the menu functions. The
backlight can be turned off via the Backlight function from the
menu.
MODE Button
ALlows you to access the menu and select a function.
ENTER Button
Allows you to enter sub-menus and apply changes.
UP and DOWN buttons
Allows you to increase or decrease parameter values.
6 DIMMING potentiometer
Allows you to manually adjust the light output. Press this
potentiometer to activate the function, the display wil then
indicate:
Dimmer
XXX
Use the potentiometer to adjust the light flux. In Dimmer mode,
this potentiometer increases/decreases by 1 unit, while the
ZOOM potentiometer increases/decreases by 10 units.
7 ZOOM potentiometer
Allows you to manually adjust the beam aperture. Press the
potentiometer to activate this function, the display will then
indicate:
Focus
XXX
Rotate the potentiometer to adjust the aperture. In Focus mode,
this potentiometer increases/decreases by 1 unit, while the
DIMMING potentiometer increases/decreases by 10 units.
8 DMX inputs
3 and 5-pin male XLR hardwired as follows:
- Pin 1: Mass
- Pin 2: Negative signal
- Pin 3: Positive signal
- Pin 5: Not connected
- Pin 6: Not connected
9 Power input socket
Allows you to power up your projector via Seetronic© Power /
2 poles + earth cable. This cable is supplied with the projector.
Please make sure the voltage of your workplace matches this
projector.
10 Fuse
If need to change the fuse, please make sure the new fuse has
the exact same characteristics as the old one.
11 Power output socket
Allows you to connect your projector to another projector with
a Seetronic© Power male/female cord. This cord is not supplied
with the projector.
You can daisy-chain up to 13 (SFX-FR250W) or 24 (SFX-
FR150W).
12 DMX outputs
3 and 5-pin female XLR hardwired as follows :
- Pin 1: Mass
- Pin 2: Negative signal
- Pin 3: Positive signal
- Pin 5: Not connected
- Pin 6: Not connected
13 Transport handle
Allows you to adjust the angle of your projector and transport it.
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SFX-FR250/150W - 250/150W Warm White LED Fresnel Projector with zoom
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4 - Internal menu
Menu Sub-menu UP and DOWN Action
Set Address Set Adress
Address:XXX
Allows you to set the DMX address. Values can be modified from 001 to 510 in
3-channel mode and from 001 to 511 in 2-channel mode.
User Mode User Mode
Channl Mode:ChX
Allows you to select the number of DMX channels.
DMX modes:
Channel Mode:01: Dimmer
Channel Mode 02: Dimmer and Strobe
Channel Mode 3-1: Dimmer, Shutter and Zoom
Channel Mode 3-2: Dimmer, Zoom and Zoom activation
Function
Function
Status
Status
DMX Modify Activates or deactivates the DMX control.
Status
NoDMX Mode
Allows you to select the behaviour of your speaker in
case of DMX signal interruption:
Close: the projector turns off.
Hold: the projector holds onto its last DMX instruction.
Auto: the projector enters auto mode.
Status
Dormancy
Allows you to select the amount of time before the
projector enters sleep mode.
Function
Fixture ID
Fixture ID
Service PIN
Password to access the projector RDM identification
number: 050
Fixture ID
RDM PID
Allows to assign an RDM identification number to your
projector.
Function
Fan.Set
Fan.Set
Head Fan
Allows you to adjust the cooling system behaviour. This is
especially useful when the environment requires a silent
cooling system.
Auto: Fan speed is configured and adapted to the
temperature of the projector.
Low : Minimum ventilation.
High : Maximum ventilation.
Function
LCD.Set
LCD.Set
Backlight
Allows you to determine the lapse of time before the
backlight turns off. From 1 to 60 seconds.
LCD.Set
Key Lock
Unlocks the menu buttons. Press the MODE button for 3
seconds to unlock the menu buttons.
LCD.Set
Disp Flash
Activates or deactivates menu flashing in case of DMX
signal interruption.
Upon initialisation, the display indicates:
Software Update
Please Wait ...
The projector will then check for available updates.
It then begins the initilisation process, l’afficheur indique alors :
SFX-FR150/250W
Motor Reset ...
Once these operations are completed, the projector will be ready to be operated.
4.1 - Initialisation
4.2 - Menu tree
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Menu Sub-menu UP and DOWN Action
Function
Function
Temp.C/F
Temp.C/F
Celsius Displays the temperature of the projector (Celsius)
Temp.C/F
Fahrenheit
Displays the temperature of the projector
(Fahrenheit)
Function
Dim.Curve
(Comportements du
réglage de l’intensité
lumineuse)
Dim.Curve
Square Brightness settings are exponential
Dim.Curve
INV.Square Brightness settings are inversely exponential
Dim.Curve
S-Curve
Brightness increases slowly in lower values and strongly
in higher values
Dim.Curve
Linear Brightness increases linearly
Function
Lamp Behavior
Lamp Behavior
Halogen
The projector behaves like an LED projector and thus
turns ON/OFF instantly.
Lamp Behavior
LED
The projectors behaves like a halogen, and needs some
time to be turned on or off.
Function
Load
Function
Load: ON/OFF
Allows you to determine the lapse of time before the
display turns off. From 1 to 60 seconds.
Information
Information
Time.Info
Time.Info
Current
Displays the duration of the current session with the
projector. Resets every time the projector is turned off.
Time.Info
Total Time
Displays time elapsed since the first time the projector
was activated.
Time.Info
Last Clear Allows you to visualise saved time from last session.
Time.Info
Timer PIN
Gives you access to erasing the duration of previous
session. Access code is 050.
Time.Info
Clear Last Allows you to erase the duration of previous session.
Information
Temp.Info
Temp.Info
Head Temp. Displays the internal temperature of the projector
Information
Error.Info
Error.Info
Focus Display error messages
Information
Model.Info
Model.Info
SFX-FRXXXW Display the name of your device
Information
Software.V
Software.V
V1.01B
Displays the current software version.
The version might differ from «V1.01B».
Test
Test
Rest.M
Rest.M
Focus Re-initialise the zoom motor.
Test
Panel.Ctrl
Panel.Ctrl
Strobe/Focus Tests every function of the projector.
Test
Calibrate
Calibrate
-Password- Calibrates the zoom motor position. Access code is 050.
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5 - DMX Modes
The projector automatically enters DMX mode as soon as an incoming DMX signal is detected.
4.3 - Various Dim.Curve modes
Output
Output
Output
Output
% DMX
Mode 1 : Linear Mode 2 : Exponential Mode 3 : Parabolic Mode 3 : S-shaped
% DMX % DMX % DMX
Dim.Curv modes allow you to define the dimmer behaviour.
Please find below the 4 modes and the brightness increase depending on the mode and DMX channel levels.
5.5 - 3-2-channel mode
Canal Valeurs Action
1Dimmer
000 - 255 Adjustable brightness from 0 to 100%
2Zoom
000 - 255 Ouverture du faisceau variable de 10 à 50°
3
Zoom activation
000 - 005 Disabled Zoom
006 - 249 Anabled Zoom
250 - 255 Disabled Zoom
5.1 - 1-channel mode
5.2 - 2-channel mode
5.4 - 3-1-channel mode
Channel Values Action
1Dimmer
000 - 255 Adjustable brightness from 0 to 100%
Channel Values Action
1Dimmer
000 - 255 Adjustable brightness from 0 to 100%
2Zoom
000 - 255 Adjustable beam angle from 10 to 50°
Channel Values Action
1Dimmer
000 - 255 Adjustable brightness from 0 to 100%
2
Strobe
000 - 031 LED OFF
032 - 063 LED ON
064 - 095 Strobe at increasing speed
096 - 127 LED ON
128 - 159 Pulse effects sequence
160 - 191 LED ON
192 - 223 Random strobe at increasing speed
223 - 255 LED ON
3Zoom
000 - 255 Adjustable beam angle from 10 to 50°
In this mode the zoom is adjustable via the ZOOM potentiometer on the side of the projector or by the "Test" menu.
The zoom setting is retained when the projector is restarted.
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.S. - Zone Cahors sud - 46230 FONTANES - FRANCE
6 - Dimensions
336 203
398,5
457
263
52
241
248
522
434
434
336
261
296,5
389 398
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