CentoLight Portrait Q Air Rgbwauv 6 in 1 Mini Battery LED Par User Manual

CentoLight Portrait Q Air Rgbwauv 6 in 1 Mini Battery LED Par User Manual

Dear customer, First of all thanks for purchasing a CENTOLIGHT® product. Our mission is to satisfy all possible needs of light designers and professionals of entertainment lighting, by offering a wide range of products based on the latest technologies. We hope you will be satisfied with this fixture and, if you want to collaborate, we are looking for a feedback from you about product operation and possible improvements to be introduced in the next future. Go to our website www.centolight.com and send an e-mail with your opinion; this will help us to build equipment ever closer to professional’s real requirements.

1 – before you start

Thank you for purchasing PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini. Enjoy your new equipment and make sure to read this manual carefully before operation! This user manual is made to provide both an overview of controls, as well as information on how to use them.
1) What is included

• 1x PROTRAIT Q-Air Mini Par Light
• 1x Remote Control
• 1x Male DMX XLR to RJ45 DMX cable
• 1x Female DMX XLR to RJ45 DMX cable
• 1x 16.8V Power Supply
• This User Manual

ATTENTION: Packaging bag is not a toy! Keep out of reach of children!!! Keep in a safe place the original packaging material for future use.
If anything got damaged during transport, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection. If the fixture must be returned to the manufacturer, it is important that it is returned in the original manufacturer box and packing. Please do not take any action without first contacting us.

2. Accessories
   CENTOLIGHT can supply a wide range of quality accessories that you can use with your PORTRAIT Series equipment, like Cables, Splitters, DMX controllers, Consumables, and a wide range of other fixtures. All products in our catalogue has been long tested with this device, so we recommend you to use Genuine CENTOLIGHT Accessories and Parts. Ask your CENTOLIGHT dealer or check out our website www.centolight.com for any accessories you could need to ensure best performance of the product.

3. Disclaimer
   The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CENTOLIGHT assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to revise or to create this manual at any time. Copyright© 2023 CENTOLIGHT. All rights reserved.

2 – safety Instructions

• Read these instructions
• Keep these instructions
• Heed all warning
• Follow all instructions

2.1. Symbols Meaning

1. Servicing

• Do not implement any servicing other than those means described in the manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. The internal components of the equipment must be purchased from the manufacturer. Only use accessories/attachments or parts recommended by the manufacturer. 5

3 – Introduction

PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini is a battery-powered (or mains-powered) PAR, specifically designed for rental applications. You can easily control it by choosing among IR remote control, wired DMX-512 connection, Wireless DMX (by using the AIRCOM-126, 2.4GHz Wireless DMX Transceiver – check www.centolight.com for further details), Auto Run, Master/Slave, Sound Active control. The lighting emitting system consists of 4pcs 12W RGBWA+UV 6in1 high-brightness LEDs with a life-span of approximately 50,000 hours. Each LED features a high-quality lens with 15° beam angle and 29° field angle, making this PAR ideal for wash use. The PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini has a highly compact housing, and can be fit inside 300x300mm truss to create wonderful wash effect inside the truss structure. The fixture can sit on even and solid floor and work as an up-light. It also has a built-in adjustable tilt support. By pushing the tile support, the fixture tile can move up to 25° to wash walls or facades. The high-efficiency lithium battery guarantees a complete charge from zero within about 5 hours, and a working duration ranging from 4 hours (full color mode) to 15 hours (single color mode). The infrared remote control allows remote control of the main functions without the use of DMX.

3.1. Features

• 4x 12W RGBWA+UV 6in1 high-efficiency and long-life LEDs
• 15° Beam angle
• 29° Field angle
• CRI ≥ 90
• Flicker-Free Operation
• Wireless 2.4 GHz DMX-512 control
• DMX-512 wired control
• IR remote control
• Autor Run, Master/Slave, Sound Active controls
• Independent Electronic Strobe, 0-20 times per second with adjustable speed.
• DMX-512 Channels: 6CH / 10CH
• 0°-25° adjustable tilt support
• LCD Display with intuitive interface
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for up to 15-hour operation

3.2. Fixture Sizes

3.3. Soft bag Sizes (not Included)

3.4. Fixture Elements and Connectors

1. Wireless indicator
2. Master indicator
3. LCD display
4. DMX indicator
5. DMX selection button
6. Sound control indicator
7. Slave indicator
8. Power supply Input
9. Power Switch
10. DMX Input
11. DMX Output
12. M10 hole for clamp
13. Adjustable Tilt sup-port
14. LED diodes
15. IR Sensor
16. Handle

1) Control Panel
It is composed by a LCD Display and 4 buttons: MENU, DOWN, UP and ENTER.

• Menu: Press MENU button until the desired option appears
• Enter: Enter the current menu or confirm the current function value
• Up : Scroll “UP” through the menu list to increase the value of current function
• Down : Scroll “DOWN” through the menu list to decrease value of current function

3.5. Power Input Connection

• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet you are connecting the product to is within the range stated in paragraph “8 – Specifications” on page 22.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged. Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

3.6. Fixture Placement

The PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini can be mounted in several ways.

1. Truss Warmer
   The fixture has a highly compact housing, and can be fit inside 300x300mm truss as truss warmer.

2. Upplight Use
   The PAR can sit on even and solid floor and work as an uplight. It also has a built-in adjustable tilt support which can tilt the fixture up to 25 degrees to wash walls or facades.

Make sure that the fixture is always placed on even and strong enough surface, and keep it 0.5m away from projection objects.
3) Rigging
The PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini is equipped with a threaded M10 hole for a clamp. You can then hang the fixture on a truss or other type of hanging structure. Please check the light accessory lineup on www.centolight.com for further details. When install the fixture to crossbar or truss, always use an extra safety cord (not supplied with the fixture). Users also need to make sure the crossbar is stable or not moving, and can support a weight of 19 kg (fixture net weight 1.9kg).
⚠ Pay attention to safety! Please respectively consider the EN 60598-2-17 and the national standard during the installation. The authorized dealer must only carry out the installation.
The installation of the fixture has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour without any harming demolition. The installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate catch net. This secondary safety attachment must be constructed in a way that no part of the installation can fall down if the main attachment fails. When rigging, unmount or servicing the fixture, staying in the area below the installation place, on bridges, under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden. The operator has to make sure that the safety measure and the 10  machine’s technical installation is approved by an expert before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation anther time. He has also to make sure that an expert approves safety measure and the machine’s technical installation once a year.
⚠ WARNING: The fixture should not be installed in outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
⚠ IMPORTANT: Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including (but not limited to) calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the projector. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use a professional structural rigger. Improper installation can result in bodily injury or property loss.

• If the fixture must be raised to/or lowered from the ceiling or by suspended beams, it is advisable to use professional trussing systems.
• In case of installation on a wall, ceiling or truss, the use of safety rope such as the LW3-76A or the LW4-76A (sold separately) and clamps such as the SLH/SQC series is required (sold separately). Visit www.centolight.com for more details.
• For overhead use, also consider that a safety rope must hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. The fixture must never be left to swing freely.

⚠ CAUTION: Fixture may cause severe injuries when crashing down. If you have doubts concerning the safety of a possible installation, do not install the fixture!
⚠ CAUTION: Use two appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on the truss. Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.
⚠ DANGER OF FIRE! When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inflammable material (decoration articles, etc.) within a distance of minimum 0.5 meter.

4 – DMX Control

4.1. Wired DMX Control

DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling.

Connect machines using RJ45 DMX cables with male to male connectors.

⚠ When use a DMX controller, please make sure that there is no interference sources (e.g. intercom, high frequency radio waves and radiation source).

4.2. DMX Terminator

DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however errors still occasionally occur. In order to prevent electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals, a good habit is to connect DMX output of last fixture in the chain to a DMX terminator, especially over long signal cable runs.

The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120 (ohm), 1/4 Watt resistor connected across Signal (-) and Signal (+), respectively, pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the output socket on last projector in the chain. The connections are illustrated below.

⚠ Complimentary signal cable can transmit signals to 20 unit fixtures at most. Signal amplifier is a must to connect more fixtures.

4.3.DMX Addressing

To each fixture must be assigned a DMX address so that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signals. This DMX address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information being sent out from the controller. The PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini has 2 DMX channel modes: 6 and 10 DMX channels. To set up fixture DMX address, first select DMX channel mode by following up the paragraph “6.2. DMX Control Mode” on page 16. The highest DMX address for this fixture is 512. To set up fixture DMX starting address, follow the steps below:

• Press the “MENU” button until “Addr” shows on the display, then press “ENTER”.
• Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button to choose between 1 and 512.
• Press “ENTER” to confirm your selection.

5 – Wireless DMX Control

Your PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini can be remotely controlled by DMX-512 wireless transceivers like the SOUNDSATION AIRCOM 126 (check www.soundsationmusic.com or contact your SOUNDSATION local dealer for further information). The fixture is equipped with a 2.4GHz wireless DMX512 interface that works within 2,400-2,525 GHz license-free band. Maximum distance is 300m (without obstacles). This wireless feature, considering that the PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini is a battery-powered fixture, gets rid of relying on connecting cables completely, and also can ensure a reliable and very-low latency DMX data communication. It adopts global free 2.4GHz ISM frequency band and high effective GFSK modulation. One transmitter can mange more receivers at the same time, so this means, for example, that a DMX controller connected to a 2.4 GHz transmitter can control more than one PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini simultaneously. Of course, the two or more receivers must be placed within 300m from the transmitter. Another common application is, for example, if in a venue with two dance floors (let’s call them “zones”) you want to control both with the same controller. The only advise is that the fixtures in Zone A must use DMX channels other than those used in Zone B.
⚠ NOTE: If two transmitters are active simultaneously on same ID, although there is no risk of damage to the equipment, we do not recommend to use two or more transmitters on same ID value, as this is absolutely useless.

5.1. ID code and LED Color

DMX data communication occurs only if transmitter and receiver are both under same ID code. Users can assign a fixture to one of the 7 available bands (or groups) by pressing “DMX selection button” (5) several times. Each ID has a different assigned color as shown in next table.

This means that the combination Transmitter-Receiver allows the light designer to use up to 7 x 512 DMX channels in the same venue.

5.2. Wireless DMX Operation

To use this feature follow the instructions below:

1. Press the “MENU” button, scroll “UP” or “DOWN” until the “SnAL” setting shows on the display. Press “ENTER” and “ULEE” (wireless) starts blinking on the screen, then press “ENTER” again to confirm. The wireless indicator ,(1) “3.4. Fixture Elements and Connectors” on page 8, starts blinking.
2. Press the “DMX selection button” (5) to set the ID value on the receiver. Keep pressing until you find the desired ID. Now you need to set up the transmitter in order to match the same ID group. Please refer to the transmitter user manual for further information.
3. After receiving DMX data, the transmitter chooses the non-interference frequency band to send data, and the receiver changes the communication frequency band upwards until it receives the same ID code.

Once communication is established (wireless indicator always lit) you have to adjust the PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini DMX channel in order to match the controller (e.g.: if your PAR is in 6-Channel mode, and DMX channel is set to 1, the controller can adjust values of DMX channels from 1 to 6 in a range between 0 and 255.

⚠ NOTE: When using wired DMX, the SnAL setting must be set to “UirE” (wired). Once set to wired, the wireless indicator (1) will be off.

6 – Menu functions

By pressing the “MENU” button, the display will show the main functions. Press the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to navigate the menu and values, then press “ENTER” to confirm. After confirmation, Press “MENU” until you exit all sub- menus.

6.1. Dimmer Refresh Rate

The PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini is suitable for video shooting as it is “flicker- free”.

6.2. DMX Control Mode

This function will allow users to control individual fixture with a standard DMX-512 console. Below is fixture DMX Channel Chart. PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini has two DMX channel modes, 6 channels and 10 channels. To set up DMX channels, press the “MENU” button and use “UP” or “DOWN” buttons until the display shows “ChNd”. Press “ENTER”, then “UP” or “DOWN” to select 6CH or 10CH. Press “ENTER” to save the setting, and press “MENU” to exit from current sub-menu.

6.3. Master/Slave Mode

In Master/Slave mode, one fixture will work as Master fixture and other fixtures in the daisy chain will work as Slave units, in synchronization with the Master fixture.

1. Master/Slave with RJ45 DMX Cable
   First of all, connect all fixtures in chain with RJ45 DMX cables. Then set up the fixture as below.

2. Press “MENU” button, scroll “UP” or “DOWN” until the display shows “SLNd”.
   Press “ENTER” then press “nAST” . This fixture will now work as Master unit.

3. Set up all rest of fixtures as “SL 1” in the “SLNd” sub-menu. All these connected fixtures will now work as Slave units.

4. Select one preset program Static color/Strobe/Auto mode/Sound mode from the Master unit, all slave fixtures will run the same program synchronously with Master unit.

5. Master/Slave At Wireless Mode
   PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini has 7 wireless IDs with 7 different led indicator colors. To run fixtures at Master/Slave mode, follow the setup below. First of all, press “DMX Selection button” (5) to select the wireless group. Keep all fixture’s Wireless indicator (1) showing the same color. This means all PARs are in the same wireless band (in the same group). Now you need to set up the fixture as below:

6. Press “MENU” button, scroll “UP” or “DOWN” until the display shows “SLNd”.
   Press “ENTER” then press “nAST” . This fixture will now work as Master unit.

7. Set up all rest of fixtures as “SL 1” in the “SLNd” sub-menu. All these connected fixtures will now work as Slave units.

8. Select one preset program Static color/Strobe/Auto mode/Sound mode from the Master unit, all slave fixtures will run the same program synchronously with Master unit.

6.4.Sound Mode

The fixture can operate at Sound mode to change colours based on detected music.

1. Press “MENU”, scroll “UP” or “DOWN” until “ShNd” shows on the display. Press “ENTER” to access the sub-menu.
2. Select “SoUn” and press “ENTER” , then “on” and “ENTER” again to activate Sound mode.
3. Press “MENU” until you exit all the sub-menus. The PAR now operates at Sound mode. If no sound is detected, the colours will change at a preset speed.

6.5. Auto Mode

The fixture can operate in Auto Mode to make all colours change automatically at a set speed. Please refer to point 2 in paragraph “6.6. IR Remote Control” on page 18

6.6. IR Remote Control

This operation mode allows users to control 2 the fixture with an infrared remote controller.

Note: Make sure the fixture is set to Master “nAST” to control it with the remote controller. To set the fixture in Master mode refer to point 1 in paragraph “1) Master/Slave with RJ45 DMX Cable” on page 17

To control the fixture with this IR remote controller, make sure to point the controller directly to the IR receiving sensor (15) on the product. Make sure there are no objects between the controller and the fixture.

1. Sets fixture into BLACKOUT (LEDs off but fixture is working).
   Make sure to exit BLACKOUT mode before switching to another mode by pressing the BLACKOUT button again.

2. Switches fixture from any mode into AUTO Mode. All colours change automatically at a preset speed.

3. Sets fixture into SOUND Mode.

4. Activates STROBE. Strobe is on until button is released.

5. Switches fixture from any mode to FADE Mode.

6. In FADE Mode, adjusts FADE speed. Press to toggle between SP1 (slowest) and SP9 (fastest).

7. Switches fixture from any mode into MANUAL Mode. Press one of the “R, G, B, A, UV, W” buttons to adjust the brightness of a single colour by pressing the “+” or “-” button. Values range from 0 (least bright) to 255 (most bright).

8. Static Colours. Press the “0” button first, then all other colours can be selected. Colours range from 0 to 9.

Note: The remote control uses a CR2025 3Volt Lithium battery. Be sure the battery is correctly installed, and make sure it is charged.

7 – Maintenance

7.1. General Maintenance

The operator has to make sure that the safety-related and machine-technical installations have to be periodically inspected by an expert, according to local legislation. During an acceptance test, please check points below.

• Make sure the connections are clean and totally dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
• All screws used for installing the fixture or parts of the fixture have to be tightly connected and must not be corroded.
• The fixture has optical lenses; users should clean the lenses periodically to optimize light output. The cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture is installed. Damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the lenses. Even in a clean type of surroundings, it is suggested to clean the lens and housing at least once a month. It is suggested to use a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. The following points have to be considered during the maintenance:
• Switch off the fixture before cleaning.
• Clean the lens with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol, and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
• Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

7.2. Battery Charging and Maintenance

The PORTRAIT Q-Air Mini has a rechargeable lithium battery and a built-in auto-ranging charger circuit. Please follow the instructions below to assure a correct use, long-life and maintenance.
Always store the fixtures with full battery. Partially charged batteries will lose capacity. Never store the battery when fully drained. ⚠ Always recharge immediately when empty. Partially charged batteries will lose capacity. Fully recharge every 6 months if not used. Before charging the fixture, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power requirements of the product.
⚠ Battery runtime will decrease time by time, and it may be slightly shorter than predicted due to different working environments.

To charge the fixture, connect the power cable to the fixture power input, and plug the power cable to the mains. The fixture will start to charge automatically. The auto-ranging charger has an input to 90-240V AC, 50/60Hz. A normal charging time is about 5 hours. There is a charge indicator on the power supply monitoring battery charging status. Red light will turn on during the whole charging time. Once the battery is fully charged, the indicator will turn on green. Unplug the fixture from the main source, the fixture now can operate free of cable. To check battery status on fixture press “MENU”, scroll “UP” or “DOWN” until “bAtt” shows on display. Press “ENTER” and the display will show the percentage of battery left. It is recommended to charge the fixture at an ambient temperature between 0°C and 35°C. If fixture is charged but not in operation, please always keep the power switch “Off”.
⚠ Note: The battery must be replaced with an original one from the manufacturer only.

7.3. Battery Replacement

This fixture is equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery Pack. When battery gets drained, you need to replace it with a new one. These batteries can be purchased from specialized dealers.

We suggest you to contact a Cento light authorized service center, as the replacement involves the disassembly of the fixture. It is not particularly difficult, but you may need to use a soldering station and replace some fixing clips in order to connect the two poles of the new battery pack to the pre- existing wires.
⚠ WARNING: We suggest you to contact a Cento light authorized service center.

7.4.Battery Safety and Disposal Instructions

Please follow the instructions below for safe handling of and proper disposal of user-serviceable batteries.
Please make sure the battery will be disposed of properly according to your local law when it runs out of its life, so that to protect the environment. Some batteries may be recycled, and may be accepted for disposal at your local recycling center.
Please contact CENTOLIGHT Customer Support if you have questions about proper handling of batteries. Batteries may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if mistreated.

• Do not disassemble, puncture, modify, drop, throw, or cause other unnecessary shocks to batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire or trash incinerator, or leave batteries in hot places such as a automobile under direct sunlight.
• Do not store batteries near an oven, stove, or other heat source.
• Do not connect batteries directly to an electrical source, such as a building outlet or automobile power-point.
• Do not place batteries into a microwave oven, or into any other high-pressure container.
• Do not immerse batteries in water or otherwise get them wet.
• Do not short circuit batteries; for example, do not carry loose batteries in a pocket or purse with other metal objects, which may inadvertently cause a battery to short circuit.
• Do not use batteries, or charge rechargeable batteries, that appear to be leaking, discoloured, rusty, deformed; emit an odor; or are otherwise abnormal.
• Do not touch leaking batteries directly; wear protective material to remove the batteries and dispose of them properly immediately.
• Do not reverse the polarity (positive and negative terminals) of batteries.
• Do not continue to charge batteries beyond the specified time.
• Do not give batteries to young children, or store batteries where children may access them.
• Do not put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact physician or local poison control center immediately.

8 – Specifications

Note: Our products are subject to a process of continual further development. Therefore modifications to the technical features remain subject to change without further notice.

9 – Warranty and service

All CENTOLIGHT products feature a limited two-year warranty. This two-year warranty starts from the date of purchase, as shown on your purchase receipt. The following cases/components are not covered by this warranty:

• Any accessories supplied with the product
• Improper use
• Fault due to wear and tear
• Any modification of the product effected by the user or a third party

CENTOLIGHT shall satisfy the warranty obligations by remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at CENTOLIGHT’s discretion either by repairing or exchanging individual parts or the entire appliance. Any defective parts removed from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall become the property of CENTOLIGHT. While under warranty, defective products may be returned to your local CENTOLIGHT dealer together with the original proof of purchase. To avoid any damages in transit, please use the original packaging if available. Alternatively, you can send the product to CENTOLIGHT SERVICE CENTER ­ Via Enzo Ferrari, 10 ­ 62017 Porto Recanati – Italy. In order to send a product to service center, you need an RMA number. Shipping charges have to be covered by the owner of the product. For further information please visit www.centolight.com

10 – Warning

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ­ EU and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) only This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/UE) and your national law.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service.

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References

• Welcome - CentoLight
• Making music accessible for all - Soundsation music

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