BEGLEC LED OCTO PANEL Owner's manual

Brand: BEGLEC

Model: LED OCTO PANEL

Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: Owner's manual

Version: 1.1

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Operation Manual

Mode d'emploi

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de instrucciones

EN - DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE

Dispose of the unit and used batteries in an environment friendly manner

according to your country regulations.

FR - DÉCLASSER L’APPAREIL

Débarrassez-vous de l’appareil et des piles usagées de manière écologique

Conformément aux dispositions légales de votre pays.

NL - VERWIJDEREN VAN HET APPARAAT

Verwijder het toestel en de gebruikte batterijen op een milieuvriendelijke

manier conform de in uw land geldende voorschriften.

DU - ENTSORGUNG DES GERÄTS

Entsorgen Sie das Gerät und die Batterien auf umweltfreundliche Art und

Weise gemäß den Vorschriften Ihres Landes.

ES - DESHACERSE DEL APARATO

Reciclar el aparato y pilas usadas de forma ecologica conforme a las

disposiciones legales de su pais.

PT - COMO DESFAZER-SE DA UNIDADE

Tente reciclar a unidade e as pilhas usadas respeitando o ambiente e em

conformidade com as normas vigentes no seu país.

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Thank you for buying this JB SYSTEMS

product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own

safety, please read theseoperating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.

FEATURES

This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements ofthe current European and

national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents havebeen

deposited by the manufacturer.

 This devicehas been designed to produce decorative effectlighting and is used in light showsystems.

 LED OCTO PANEL is a stylish light effect composed of8 LED panels (20x20cm each)

 It’s the right tool to create wonderful full color moving patterns at an affordable price!

 You only need 8 LEDOCTO PANEL units tomake a 8x8 matrixcontaining 64 independentLED panels!

 Can be usedto build modern architectural projects

 Different working modes:

 Master/slave modewith several preprogrammed patterns (sound or static)

 Preprogrammed color fades at different speeds

 Selection of different preprogrammed colors

 DMX controllable withdifferent channel modes:

 6 Channel mode: all8 panels are programmed together

 9 Channel mode: 2x 4 panels are programmed together

 15 Channel mode: 4x 2 panels are programmed together

 24 Channel mode: all 8 panels are programmed individually for maximum flexibility!

 27 Channel mode: all8 panels are programmed individually, including 3 extraeffectchannels

 Can be easily mounted against walls and ceilings: all controls and connections situated on the back panel

forseamless integration in design interiors

 Can be mounted in stage truss with theincluded brackets.

BEFORE USE

 Before you start using this unit, please check ifthere’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do

not usethedevice and consult your dealerfirst.

 Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary

for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused

by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealerwill not accept responsibility for any resulting defects

orproblemscaused bydisregarding this user manual.

 Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user

manual.

Check thecontents:

Check that the carton contains the following items:

 Operatinginstructions

 LED OCTOPANEL

 2 hanging brackets + knobs

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

 To protect the environment, pleasetry to recycle the packing material as much as possible.

 A new light effect sometimes causes some unwanted smoke and/or smell. This is normal and disappears

after some minutes.

 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

 To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when

bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full

performance or may even cause damages.

 This unit is forindoor use only.

 Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign

object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.

 Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this mayresult in overheating.

 Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.

 Keep the unit away from children.

 Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.

 Maximum save ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit athigher ambient temperatures.

 Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during installation and

servicing.

 Always unplug theunit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or start servicing.

 The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for

electrical and mechanical safetyin your country.

 Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.

 The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch theunit immediately off when the power cord

is squashed or damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified

persons in order toavoid a hazard.

 Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!

 This fixture must be earthed to in order comply with safety regulations.

 Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.

 Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit in truss, while using mounting

hooks.

 In order to prevent electric shock, do notopen the cover. Apart from the lamp and mains fuse there are no

user serviceableparts inside.



Never

repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder.

Always

replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same

type and electrical specifications!

 In the event of serious operating problems, stopusing the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.

 Thehousing and the lenses mustbe replaced if theyare visibly damaged.

 Pleaseuse the original packing when the device is to betransported.

 Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.

Important: Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering from epilepsy.

CAUTION

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

remove the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

use or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosurethatmay

be of sufficient magnitude toconstitute arisk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying

this appliance.

This symbol means:indoor useonly

Thissymbol means:Readinstructions

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DESCRIPTION:

1. Mainsoutput with IEC socket: you can use a special IEC power cable to connectthis output with the

mains input of the next Led OctoPanel foreasier linking.

2. Mains input with IEC socket: connect thesupplied mains cablehere

3. fuseholder

4. ¼” jack used to connect the optional CA-8 controller

5. DMXinput: 3pin male XLR-connector used to connect universal DMX-cables.

6. DMXoutput: 3pin female XLR-connector used toconnect the unit with the next one in the DMXchain.

7. DISPLAY showsthe various menus and theselected functions

8. MENU Button: toselect the different menu functions

9. DOWN Button: togo backward in theselected functions

10. UP Button: to go forward in the selected functions

11. ENTER Button: to confirm the selected functions

12. DMX PRESENT led: indicates thata DMX signal is detected at the input

13. MASTER led: indicates thatthe unit works in master mode.

14. SLAVE led: indicates that theunit works in slave mode.

15. SOUND led: flashes tothe sound of themusic detectedby the internal microphone.

OVERHEAD RIGGING



Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper

installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires

extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials

shouldbe used, the installed device shouldbe inspected regularly for safety.

 Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging

andservicing.

 Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, far away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The

fixture must be fixed

at least 50cm

fromsurroundingwalls.

 The device should be installed out of reach of peopleand outside areas where persons may walk by or be

seated.

 Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10times the device’s

weight.

 Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12times the weight of the device when installing the unit.

This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the installation can drop

more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.

 The deviceshould bewell fixed; a free-swinging mounting is dangerous and maynotbe considered!

 Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this mayresult in overheating.

 The operator has to make sure that the safety-relatingand machine-technical installations are approved by

an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled

person to be sure that safety is still optimal.

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HOW TO SET UP THE UNIT

CONTROL PANEL:

MAINMENU:

 To select any of the pre-set functions, press the MENU button up to when the required one is shown on

thedisplay.

 Select the function with the ENTER button. The displaywill blink.

 UseDOWN and UP button tochange the mode.

 Once therequired mode hasbeen selected, press the ENTER button to select. After 8 seconds the display

will automatically return to the main functions without any change. To go back to the functions without any

changepress the MENU button. The main functions areshown on the right.

DMX512AddressSetting

Used toset the starting address in aDMX setup.

 Press the MENU button until is shown

on thedisplay.

 Press the ENTER button, the display starts

blinking.

 Use DOWN and UP buttons to change the

DMX512address.

 Once the correct address shows on the display,

press the ENTER button to save it.

(or automatically return to the main functions

withoutany changeafter 8 seconds)

To go back to the functions without any change

press theMENU button again.

AutosettingDMX512 Address

 Press the MENU button until is blinking

on thedisplay.

 Press the ENTER button and the DMX512

address will automatically be set.

To go back to the functions: press the MENU

button again.

DMX channel setup mode

Used to set how many DMXchannels the unit may

occupy:

 6 Channel mode: all 8 panels are

programmed together

 9 Channel mode: 2x 4 panels are

programmed together

 15 Channel mode: 4x 2panels areprogrammed together

 24 Channelmode: all 8 panels are programmed individually for maximum flexibility!

 27 Channel mode: all 8 panels areprogrammed individually,including 3 extra effectchannels

This is how to select the right DMX-channel mode:

 Press the MENU button until is shown on the display.

 Press the ENTER button, thedisplay starts blinking.

 Use DOWNand UP buttons toselect the desired channel mode: 6,9, 15, 24 or 27 channel mode.

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 Once thecorrect channel mode shows on the display, press the ENTER button tosave it.

(or automatically return to themain functions without any change after 8 seconds)

To go backto the functions without any changepress theMENU buttonagain.

Show mode

Used toselect oneof the preprogrammed shows with their associated playbackspeed.

 Press the MENUbutton until is shownon the display.

 Press the ENTER button, thedisplay starts blinking.

 Use DOWN and UP buttons to select the desired show: (random show), (show1) to

(show9)or (auto fade).

 Once the desired showis shown on thedisplay, press the ENTER button tosave it.

(or automaticallyreturn to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)

 Once the desired show is selected, you will be asked to choose the playback speed: display blinks while

showing .

 Use DOWNand UP buttons to select the desired speed: SP01 (slow) to SP08 (fast).

 No need to confirm, just usethe MENU button to go back to the main menu.

Blackout Mode

Blackout mode: when no DMX-signal is detected, the unit goes in blackout and waits for the DMX-signal.

No blackout mode: when no DMX-signal is detected, the unit automatically switches tostandalone mode.

 Press the MENU button until is shownon the display.

 Press the ENTER button, thedisplay starts blinking.

 Use DOWN and UP button to select (yes blackout) or (noblackout) mode.

 Once themode is selected, press the ENTER button tosave it.

(or automaticallyreturn to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)

To go backto the functions without any changepress theMENU buttonagain.

Led Display

Display on: displayis alwayson.

Display off: display is off whennot used.

 Press the MENU button untilthe display shows .

 Press the ENTER button, thedisplay starts blinking.

 Use DOWN and UP buttons to select (display always on) or (display off when not used).

 Once the modeis selected, pressthe ENTER button to save it.

(or automaticallyreturn to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)

To go backto the functions without any changepress theMENU buttonagain.

Color setup mode

Used to set a predefined or self-made coloron all 8 panels:

This is how toset the colors:

 Press the MENU button until is shown on the display.

 Press the ENTER button, thedisplay starts blinking.

 Use DOWN and UP buttons to select the desired color: (color 1) to (color 9) or

(manual color) mode.

 Once the desired color is selected, press the ENTER button to save it.

(or automaticallyreturn to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)

 When (manual color mode) was selected, you will be able to set the values of the 3 basic colors

independently. Togglethrough the3 colors using theENTER button:

 Red color (display shows: ) : Use DOWN and UP buttons to set the value (0~255) of this color,

confirm with the ENTER button.

 Green color (display shows: ) : Use DOWN and UP buttons to set the value (0~255) of this

color, confirm with the ENTER button.

 Blue color (display shows: ) : Use DOWN and UP buttons to set thevalue (0~255) of this color,

confirm with the ENTER button.

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To go backto the functions without any changepress theMENU buttonagain.

Display Inversion

Display normal: display isreadable whenthe unit is on the floor.

Displayinversion: display is readable when theunit is mountedupside down.

 Press the MENU button untill is blinking on thedisplay. (normaldisplay)

 Use the ENTER button to change to the mode (display inversion), the option will be automatically

stored after8 seconds.Or press theENTER button again return to the mode (normal display).

 To go back to the functions pressthe MENU button.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 Once connected tothe mains the device starts running.

 Do not switch the unit on and off in short time intervals as this reduces the lamp life.

 Always unplug theunit when it is not used for a longer time orbefore servicing.

 In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.



Important:

Don’t usethe effect in the presence of persons suffering from epilepsy.

You can operate the unit in 4 ways:

 Standalone1unit

 By master/slave built-in preprogram function

 By OC-1 controller

 By CA-8 easy controller

 By universalDMX controller

1. Standalone 1unit:

Important! This mode only works when the blackout mode in the menu is set to OFF, otherwise

nothing will happen!Read more about this option in the “Main Menu” paragraph.

Just connect the unit to the mains, choose the desired preprogrammed show and put on some music.

The unit will start working automatically to the rhythm of the music.

2. Bymaster/slave built-in preprogram function:

Important! This mode only works when the blackout mode in the menu of the master is set to

OFF,otherwise nothingwill happen!Read more about this option in the “Main Menu” paragraph.

Select this function when you want an instant show. By linking the units in master/slave connection, the

first unit will control the other units to give an automatic, sound activated, synchronized light show. Its

DMX input will have nothing plugged into it, its master-LED will be constantly on and sound-LED will

flash tothe music.

To automatically set the DMX addresses of the fixtures: Press the MENU button of the first unit until

is blinking on the display, then press the ENTER button and the DMX512 addresses of all the

fixtures will automatically be set.

3. Controlled by OC-1controller:

OC-1 is a special matrix controller developed to control the LED OCTOPANEL very easily: no need for

timeconsuming DMX-programming, just plug and play!

 Two 8x8 matrixes (16 LED OCTOPANEL) can be controlled at once!

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 Differentworking modes:

 Fixed color mode: Instant access to 9 pre-programmedcolors

 Static chase mode: 32 different matrix color chases with manual speed control

 Sound chase mode:32 different matrix colorchases with audio triggering

 Spectrum mix: 32 different spectrum mix colors, including color fades

 Adjustable speed and dimming with fader

 Full automatic DMX-address function forup to16 LED OCTOPANELunits!

 Blackout and “Full on” function

 Overall Dimmer + ultra fast strobe function

4. By CA-8 EasyController:

When used in Standalone or Master/slave mode we strongly advice you to use the CA-8 “Easy

controller” Just connect this small controller to the 1/4” jack of the master unit, and you will be able to

control the functions as explained below:

Blackout To blackout all the fixture

Function Strobe

1.Synchronous

strobe in white

2. Synchronous

strobe in rainbow

3. Synchronous

sound in white

4. Synchronous

sound in rainbow

Select

9 Colors

1. Red

2. Green

3. Orange

4. Purple

5. Yellow

6. Cyan

7. Magenta

8. Blue

9. White

Select 11

Show modes

1. Show 0

2. Show 1

3. Show 2

4. Show 3

5. Show 4

6. Show 5

7. Show 6

8. Show 7

9. Show 8

10. Show 9

11. Auto fade

Setting speed

1. Slow speed

2. Middle speed

3. Fast speed

Mode

Sound

(LED OFF)

Latch

(LED on)

Chase

(LED blink)

Speed

(LED Fast blink)

5. Controlled byuniversal DMX-controller:

The DMX-protocol is a widely used high speed signal to control intelligent light equipment. You need to

“daisy chain” your DMX controller and all the connected light effects with a good quality XLR M/F

balanced cable To prevent strange behavior of the light effects, due to interferences, you must use a

90Ω to 120Ω terminator at the end of the chain. Never use Y-splitter cables, this simply won’t work!

Each unit in the chain needs to have its proper starting address so it knows which commands from the

controller it has to decode.

 HOW TO SET THE THE RIGHT STARTING ADDRESS:

Refer to the previous chapter (Main menu: DMX-512 address setting) to learn how to set the starting

address on this unit. The starting address of each unit is very important. Unfortunately it is impossible to

tell you in this user manual which starting addresses you have to set because this completely depends

on the controller you will use and also on which channel mode you will select… So please refer to the

user manual ofyour DMX-controllerto find out which starting addresses you must set.

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 DMX-CONFIGURATION:

Except for the 24channel mode you must set channels 1 and 2 to value 000 if you want to use color

mixing (setting the channel values“red / green / blue” of the panels yourself ).

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MAINTENANCE

 Make surethe area below theinstallation place isfree from unwanted persons during servicing.

 Switch off theunit, unplug themains cableand wait until theunit has been cooled down.

During inspection the following points should be checked:

 All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and may not be

corroded.

 Housings, fixations and installations spots (ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any

deformation.

 When an opticallens is visibly damaged dueto cracks or deepscratches, it must be replaced.

 The mains cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a

small problem is detected.

 In order to protect the device from overheat the cooling fans (if any) and ventilation openings should be

cleaned monthly.

 The interiorof the device should be cleaned annually using a vacuum cleaneror air-jet.

 The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to

optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp,

smoky or particularly dirtysurroundings can cause greateraccumulation of dirt on theunit’s optics.

 Clean with a soft cloth using normalglass cleaning products.

 Always dry the parts carefully.

 Clean the external optics at least once every 30 days.

 Clean the internal optics at least every 90 days.

Attention: We strongly recommend internal cleaningto be carried out by qualified personnel!

SPECIFICATIONS

Mains Input: AC 230V, 50Hz

Power consumption: 55 Watt

Fuse: 250V 2A slow blow(20mm glass)

SoundControl: Internal microphone

DMXconnections: 3pin XLR male/ female

DMX channelsused: 6, 9, 15, 24 or 27 channels

Lamp: 240 LEDs (80 red+ 80 green + 80 blue)

Size: 1600 x 200 x 104,5 mm

Weight: 7,5 kg

Every information is subject to change withoutprior notice

You can download the latest version of this user manual on our website: www.beglec.com

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CARACTERISTIQUES

Cet appareil ne produit pas d’interférences radio. Il répond aux exigences nationales et européennes. La

conformité a été établieet les déclarations et documents correspondants ont été déposés par le fabricant.

 Cet appareil a été conçu pour la production de jeux de lumières décoratifs et est utilisé dans des

spectacles lumineux.

 Le LED OCTOPANEL est un jeu de lumière élégant,composé de 8 panneaux de LED mesurant chacun

20 cm de côté.

 C'est un outil idéal, d'un prix abordable, fait pour créer des motifs lumineuxmagnifiquesqui changentsans

arrêt.

 Il vous suffit de rassembler 8 éléments de type LED OCTOPANEL pour former une matrice de 8 x 8

contenant 64 panneaux à LEDindépendants !

 Le LED OCTOPANEL peut êtreutilisé pour concevoirdes projetsarchitecturaux les plus modernes.

 Plusieurs modes de fonctionnement sont disponibles :

 Mode maître/esclave, avec une série d'effets chenillards préprogrammés (activés par le son ou par

unevitesseréglable)

 Lescouleurs préprogramméesproduisent desfondus enchaînés à différentes vitesses

 Sélectiond'unesérie decouleurs préprogrammées

 Appareil contrôlable via DMX, plusieurs modespour les canaux :

 Mode à 6 canaux : les8 panneauxréagissent dela mêmemanière

 Mode à 9 canaux : 2 groupes de4 panneauxréagissent de la même manière

 Modeà 15 canaux : 4 groupes de 2 panneaux réagissent de la même manière

 Mode à 24 canaux : chacun des 8 panneauxsont programmés individuellement pour un maximum de

flexibilité !

 Mode à 27 canaux : chacun des 8 panneaux sont programmés individuellement, avec en plus 3

canauxproduisant deseffets supplémentaires.

 L'appareil peut être aisément monté sur un mur ou au plafond. Tous les contrôles et les connexions sont

situés sur la face arrière afin de garantir une esthétique sans faille s'intégrant parfaitement dans toutes les

décorations d'intérieurexistantes.

 Il peutaussi être monté sur une structure métallique de scène via les attellesincluses dans la livraison.

AVANT UTILISATION

 Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, assurez-vous de l’absence de dommages liés au transport. En cas de

dommages, n’utilisez pasl’appareil etcontactez le vendeur.



Important:

Cet appareil a quitté notre usine en parfaite condition et bien emballé. Il est primordial que

l’utilisateur suive les instructions de sécurité et avertissements inclus dans ce manuel. La garantie ne

s’applique pas en cas de dommage lié à une utilisation incorrecte. Le vendeur ne prend pas la

responsabilité des défauts ou de tout problème résultant du fait de n’avoir pas tenu compte des mises en

garde de ce manuel.

 Conservez ce manuel dans un endroit sûr pour toute consultation future. Si vous vendez l’appareil,

assurez-vous d’y joindre cemanuel également.

 Afin de protéger l’environnement, merci de recycler les emballages autant quepossible.

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