soundsation 4 LED KIT Party 2 Complete 4-PAR LED Lighting Kit User Manual

soundsation 4 LED KIT Party 2 Complete 4-PAR LED Lighting Kit

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Dear customer,

First of all thanks for purchasing a SOUNDSATION® product. Our mission is to satisfy all possible needs of musical instrument, professional audio and lighting users offering a wide range of products using the latest technologies.

We hope you will be satisfied with this item and, if you want to collaborate, we are looking for a feedback from you about the operation of the product and possible improvements to introduce in the next future. Go to our website www.soundsationmusic.com and send an e-mail with your opinion, this will help us to build instruments ever closer to customer’s real requirements.

One last thing: read this manual before using the instrument, an incorrect operation can cause damages to you and to the unit. Take care!

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS

The symbol is used to indicate that some hazardous live terminals are involved within this apparatus, even under the normal operating conditions, which may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death.

The symbol is used in the service documentation to indicate that specific component shall be replaced only by the component specified in that documentation for safety reasons.

Protective grounding terminal

Alternating current/voltage

Hazardous live terminal

Denotes the apparatus is turned on

Denotes the apparatus is turned off

WARNING: Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent the danger of injury or death to the operator.

CAUTION: Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent danger of the apparatus.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR PRODUCT

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

Water / Moisture

The apparatus should be protected from moisture and rain and can not be used near water; for example near a bathtub, a kitchen sink, a swimming pool, etc.

Heat

The apparatus should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other appliances that produce heat.

Ventilation

Do not block areas of ventilation opening. Failure to do so could result in fire. Always install according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and at least 50cm from surrounding walls.

Object and Liquid Entry

Objects must not fall and liquids must not be spilled into the inside of the apparatus for safety.

Power Cord and Plug

Protect power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two poles; a grounding-type plug has two poles and a third grounding terminal. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, refer to an electrician for replacement.

Power Supply

In case of external power supply, the apparatus should be connected to the power supply only of the type as marked on the apparatus or described in the manual. Failure to do could result in damage to the product and possibly the user. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Fuse

To prevent the risk of fire and damaging the unit, please use only of the recommended fuse type as described in the manual. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the unit turned off and disconnected from the AC outlet.

Electrical Connection

Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type. Cut off power before moving, repairing and cleaning the unit. Improper electrical wiring may invalidate the product warranty.

To avoid electric shock, all fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable ground.
Do not power on and power off the fixture in a short time.

DMX connection

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

Cleaning

Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvents such as benzene or alcohol.

Servicing

Do not implement any servicing other than those means described in the manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Only use accessories/attachments or parts recommended by the manufacturer.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing our 4LEDKIT-PARTY 2 lighting bundle. 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. In order to help you to understand the connections between the various controls, we have gathered in groups according to their functions.

UNPACKING

Your 4LEDKIT-PARTY 2 was carefully packed to ensure safe transport. Despite this, we recommend you to carefully examine the package and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which can occur during transport. It is composed by following parts:

• T-bar and Carrying bag
• Wireless Pedalboard
• Stand and Carrying bag
• IEC power cable
• 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.

ACCESSORIES

SOUNDSATION can supply a wide range of quality accessories that you can use with your LED Kit, like Cables, Splitters, DMX controllers, and a wide range of fixtures.

All products in our catalogue has been long tested with this device, so we recommend you to use Genuine SOUNDSATION Accessories and Parts.

Ask your SOUNDSATION dealer or check out our website www.soundsationmusic.com for any accessories you could need to ensure best performance of the product.

OVERVIEW

SOUNDSATION 4LEDKIT-PARTY 2 brings you a complete light system including all accessories in only one package. It is the smartest solution for all musicians, DJs, and small rental companies.

It comes complete with 4 compact LED spots. Each spot contains 81 LEDs (27 Red, 27 Green, 27 Blue) in order to create a complete color palette. The spots are mounted on a T-bar which has a built-in controller unit. The T-bar can be controlled by the included wireless pedalboard or by DMX.

In addition to RGB color adjustment of all four PARs independently, the unit features 12 auto running programs and 4 Audio Mode Options, to let your lighting kit create wonderful effects even without a DMX controller.

MAIN FEATURES

• 4 PARs with 81 high-brightness LED each (27R, 27G, 27B)
• T-Bar with internal controller and power unit (carrying bag included)
• Tripod Stand with carrying bag included
• Operation Modes: Auto, Manual, Audio, DMX, Wireless Footswitch, OB-3 modes
• 12 Internal Programs
• DMX: 15CH mode or 3CH basic mode (only RGB control on all PARs)
• 4 kinds of Audio Modes with internal Microphone and sensitivity adjustment
• Beam Angle: 16° (per PAR)
• Field Angle: 26° (per PAR)
• LED Display for easy navigation and programming
• Wireless pedalboard with 4 footswitches

OVERHEAD RIGGING

WARNING: 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 required extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, Certified installation materials should be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.

• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
• 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 from surrounding walls.
• The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
• Before rigging, make sure that the installation area can hold minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight. The device should be well fixed; a free swinging mounting is dangerous and may not be considered!
• Do not cover any ventilation opening as this may result in overheating.
• Before using the product for the first time, it must be checked by professional personnel to ensure safety.

OVERVIEW

1. MENU BUTTONS : Used to select and change different menu functions and options.
2. LED DISPLAY : It shows all menus and functions.
3. MICROPHONE : Receives audio signal when Audio Mode is activated. Audio sensitivity can be adjusted in the main menu.
4. DMX IN : 3PIN male XLR connector for DMX communication.
5. DMX OUT : 3PIN female XRL connector for DMX communication.
6. USB : USB connector for software update. Can also be used for wireless DMX operation by connecting a wireless DMX receiver.
7. MAINS INPUT with FUSE HOLDER : IEC socket with integrated fuse holder for mains connection.
8. STAND CONNECTOR : Connection bracket to secure the T-bar to the supplied tripod stand. Use the knob to secure the bar to the stand.
9. LED PAR LIGHTS : 4 compact LED spots.
10. LED PAR CABLE CONNECTORS : Connect the supplied LED PARs here.
    

SIZES

FUNCTION

The unit has 6 working modes:

• Auto mode – Built-in programs not controlled by foot pedal controller.
• Manual mode – Allows RGB color mix.
• Audio mode – Automatic built-in programs will follow the sound detected.
• DMX512 mode – DMX512 control via DMX controller.
• Footswitch mode – Auto, Music, Color and Blackout functions are controlled via the wireless pedalboard.
• Ob-3 – This mode allows control of the RGB of all PAR lights using a 3-channel DMX controller.

MAIN Menu

To select any of the menu options:

1. Press the MENU button to select the mode required.
2. Once you have made a selection then press ENTER to confirm.
3. Use DOWN and UP button to choose the desired menu option.
4. Just wait 20 seconds, the menu structure is shown below.

This product has a memory function. It will go directly into DMX mode after switching on, it will show “A001”. Once a menu has been selected, the next time the unit is powered on it will show the mode you previously finished on.

DMX512

mode

| | Specification modification| A.001-A.512

DMX address selection

Auto Mode| | AP01-AP12
Built-in programs
F.00-F.08
8 speed options: 00=static, 08=fastest
Manual Mode| | r.00-r.08
Intensity of red color: 00=off, 08=bright- est
g00-g.08
Intensity of green color: 00=off, 08=brightest
b.00-b.08
Intensity of blue color: 00=off, 08=brightest
F.00-F.08
Increase Strobe speed: 00=static, 08 fast strobe
Audio Mode| | SP00-SP03

4 possible audio programs;

Sound sensitivity goes from S.01 to S.10; S.01=weakest, S.10=strongest

Set| | Activates Footswitch Mode| No function
Obey3| | 3 channel DMX RGB control| No function

Footswitch Operation

the lights will work in Auto Mode.
Music| Press MUSIC to activate the sound program controls. When activated, all the lights will switch to Audio Mode.
Color| Color Settings: R-G-RG-B-RB-GB-RGB.
Blackout| Press this pedal to blackout the unit. All lights will go off.

NOTE: All footswitch operations will not work in DMX and SLAVE modes.

MODE INTRODUCTION

DMX512 mode

Receives DMX512 data from a DMX controller or another unit with DMX, and allows you to set the DMX address between 001 and 512.

Auto mode

There are 12 built-in automatic programs in this mode: from AP01 to AP12. For each of them, you can set the running speed.

Manual mode
Brightness of RGB colors and strobe speed can be manually set under this mode.

• When display shows r-00 – r08, you can increase RED brightness value.
• When the display shows g-00 – g08, you can increase GREEN brightness value.
• When the display shows b-00 – b08, you can increase BLUE brightness value
• When the display shows F-00 – F-08, you can adjust Strobe Speed.

Audio mode

There are 4 different audio programs in this mode, from SP00 to SP03, as you increase the value, the audio program will change. Audio sensitivity can be adjusted in the Au dio Mode menu, as described in section “7.1. MAIN Menu” at page 10.

FootSwitch mode
There are 12 modes that can be selected. AP01-AP12 are single internal auto programs;
“ALL” means that these 12 internal programs are executed cyclically.

ob-3 mode

This mode is designed to use a basic 3-channel DMX controller and will only give control of the RGB of all PAR cans simultaneously. Individual PAR controls, as well as built-in programmes are not available in this mode.

DMX Channel Chart

Several operating modes were pre-programmed into this LED Kit at DMX Channel

1. Before controlling other DMX channels, please be sure that channel 1 is set in proper mode (value).

NOTE: to operate, CH1 and CH3 must have a speed value set

Other Channels:

MAINS CONNECTIONS

Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. The wire correspondence is as follows:

**** The earth must to be connected! Pay attention to the safety! Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to be approved by an expert.

WORKING MODE OPTIONS

Stand-alone Mode

You can choose between AUTO, MANUAL and AUDIO mode.

• Use the MENU, UP, DOWN and ENTER buttons to select the desired mode.

Stand-alone master slave

Connecting several units together without a DMX controller

Setting the master unit

• Press the menu button to select the desired mode: Auto, Audio, Manual RGB.
• Press enter to confirm.

Setting the slave units

• Press the menu button until A*** is displayed.
• Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select A001
• Press the ENTER button to confirm
•  All slave units must be set to A001

NOTE: Please note only one unit must be set as a master. The slave units will follow the controls from the master unit. The pedalboard can be connected to the master unit to control all connected units.

Using a DMX controller

Each unit uses 15 DMX channels. To control all units the same, DMX value must be set the same on all units (e.g.: all to A001).

To control units individually each unit must have its own DMX start address and each address must be at least 15 channels apart. DMX address values must not overlap (Example unit 1 set to A001, unit 2 set to A016 etc., each 15 channels apart).

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Check if the power cord is connected in the input mains socket of the Party Bar.
• Check if the ambient tempera- ture is in a safe range.

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•  Make sure the cable is con- nected to the mains. Check the fuse or replace the cable.
• After temperature is suit- able, protection function will stop automatically.

LED Dimmed|

• Check if the power cord is connected in the input mains socket of the Party Bar.

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• Make sure mains input volt- age is correct.

No DMX input|

• Check if cable is damaged or connection pins polarity is correct.
• Check if DMX mode is set properly.
• Check if there are 2 units set as master in the whole circuit.

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• Correct the DMX cable po- larity or change the cable.
•  Set up function mode as DMX.
• Set 1 unit in Slave Mode.

APPENDIX

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 fixtures using shielded 2-conductor twisted pair cable with 3-pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-), and pin 3 is Data positive (S+).

CAUTION: Wires must not come into contact with each other; otherwise the fixtures will not work at all, or will not work properly.

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 120Ω (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 transmits signals to 20 unit fixtures at most. Signal amplifier is a must to connect more fixtures.

3-Pin vs 5-Pin DMX cables

DMX connection protocols used by controllers and fixtures manufacturers are not standardized around the world. However, two are the most common standards: 5-Pin XLR and 3-Pin XLR system. If you wish to connect 4LEDKIT-PARTY 2 to a 5-Pin XLR input fixture, you need to use an adapter-cable or make it by yourself.

Following the wiring correspondence between 3-Pin and 5-Pin plug and socket standards

SPECIFICATIONS

ARRANTY AND SERVICE

All SOUNDSATION products feature a limited two-year warranty. This two-year warranty is specific to the date of purchase as shown on your purchase receipt.

The following cases/components are not covered from the above 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

SOUNDSATION shall satisfy the warranty obligations by remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at Foundation’s discretion either by repair or by 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 SOUNDSATION.

While under warranty period, defective products may be returned to your local SOUNDSATION dealer together with original proof of purchase. To avoid any damages in transit, please use the original packaging if available. Alternatively you can send the product to SOUNDSATION 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.soundsationmusic.com

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 (2202/96/EC) 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

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