beamZ 153.680 LightBox 3 Party Effect Instruction Manual

153.680 LightBox 3 Party Effect
Instruction Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of this Beamz product. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to using the product in order to benefit fully from all features.
Read the manual prior to using the product. Follow the instructions in order not to invalidate the warranty. Take all precautions to avoid fire and/or electrical shock. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician in order to avoid electrical shock.
Keep the manual for future reference.

• Prior to using the product, please ask for advice from a specialist. When the unit is switched on for the first time, some smell may occur. This is normal and will disappear after a while.
• The unit contains voltage-carrying parts. Therefore do NOT open the housing.
• Do not place metal objects or pour liquids into the product. This may cause electrical shock and malfunction.
• Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators, etc. Do not place the unit on a vibrating surface. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
• The product is not suitable for continuous use.
• Be careful with the mains lead and do not damage it. A faulty or damaged mains lead can cause electrical shock and malfunction.
• When unplugging the product from a mains outlet, always pull the plug, never the lead.
• Do not plug or unplug the unit with wet hands.
• If the plug and/or the mains lead are damaged, they need to be replaced by a qualified technician.
• If the product is damaged to such an extent that internal parts are visible, do NOT plug the unit into the main outlet and DO NOT switch the product on. Contact your dealer. Do NOT connect the product to a rheostat or dimmer.
• To avoid fire and shock hazards, do not expose the product to rain and moisture.
• All repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician only.
• Connect the product to an earthed mains outlet (220240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.
• During a thunderstorm or if the product will not be used for a longer period of time, unplug it from the mains. The rule is: Unplug it from the mains when not in use.
• If the product has not been used for a longer period of time, condensation may occur. Let the unit reach room temperature before you switch it on.
• Never use the product in humid rooms or outdoors.
• During operation, the housing becomes very hot. Do not touch it during operation and immediately after.
• To prevent accidents in companies, you must follow the applicable guide lines and follow the instructions.
• Secure the product with an extra safety chain if the unit is ceiling mount. Use a truss system with clamps. Make sure nobody stands in the mounting area. Mount the effect at least 50cm away from inflammable material and leave at least 1 meter space on every side to ensure sufficient cooling.
• This product contains high intensity LEDs. Do not look into the LED light to prevent damage to your eyes.
• Do not repeatedly switch the product on and off. This shortens the life time.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Do not leave the unit unattended.
• Do not use cleaning sprays to clean switches. The residues of these sprays cause deposits of dust and grease. In case of malfunction, always seek advice from a specialist.
• Only operate the product with clean hands.
• Do not force the controls.
• If the product has fallen, always have it checked by a qualified technician before you switch the product on again.
• Do not use chemicals to clean the unit. They damage the varnish. Only clean the product with a dry cloth.
• Keep away from electronic equipment that may cause interference.
• Only use original spares for repairs, otherwise serious damage and/or dangerous radiation may occur.
• Switch the product off prior to unplugging it from the mains and/or other equipment. Unplug all leads and cables prior to moving the product.
• Make sure that the mains lead cannot be damaged when people walk on it. Check the mains lead before every use for damages and faults!
• The mains voltage is 220-240Vac/50Hz. Check if power outlet match. If you travel, make sure that the mains voltage of the country is suitable for this product.
• Keep the original packing material so that you can transport the product in safe conditions

This mark attracts the attention of the user to high voltages that are present inside the housing and that are of sufficient magnitude to cause a shock hazard.
This mark attracts the attention of the user to important instructions that are contained in the manual and that he should read and adhere to.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS. This can damage your eyes. Persons who are subject to epileptic attacks should be aware of the effects that this light effect may have on them.
The product has been certified CE. It is prohibited to make any changes to the product. They would invalidate the CE certificate and their guarantee!
NOTE: To make sure that the unit will function normally, it must be used in rooms with a temperature between 5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F.
Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling centre. Ask your local authorities or your dealer about the way to proceed. The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other. Specifications can be changed without prior notice. prior notice.
Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. This would invalid your warranty. Do not make any changes to the product. This would also invalid your warranty. The warranty is not applicable in case of accidents or damages caused by inappropriate use or disrespect of the warnings contained in this manual. Beamz cannot be held responsible for personal injuries caused by a disrespect of the safety recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION! Immediately upon receiving the product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damage from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packing materials. In the event that the product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the product be returned in the original factory box and packing.
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.

POWERSUPPLY

On the label on the backside of the product is indicated on this type of power supply must be connected. Check that the mains voltage corresponds to this, all other voltages than specified, the light effect can be irreparably damaged. The product must also be directly connected to the mains and may be used. No dimmer or adjustable power supply. Always connect the device to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the device has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

INSTALLATION

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installation! The installation must only be carried out by an authorized employee or dealers!|
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Attention:

• The installation of the product has to be built and constructed in a way that it can hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour without any harming deformation.
• 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.
• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
• The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
• The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by a skilled person once a year.
• The fixture should be installed in the position where persons cannot reach and where persons may walk by or be seated.

| CAUTION: When installing the device, make sure there is no highly in
inflammable material (decoration articles, etc.) in between a distance of min 0.5 meter.|
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DISPLAY

The control board offer several features: you can simple set the starting address, run the pre-programmed program or make a reset. The main menu is accessed by pressing the Mode-button, browse through the submenu by pressing Up or Down.
Press the Enter-button in order to select the desired menu.
You can change the selection by pressing Up or Down. Confirm every selection by pressing the Enter-button.
You can leave every mode by pressing the Mode-button. The functions provided are described later in this manual.

DMX-512 CONNECTION

If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly to the DMX input of the first unit in a DMX chain. Always connect the output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected.

5-pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion.

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Conductor| 3-Pin XLR Female (Out)| 5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Ground/Shield| Pin 1| Pin 1
Data Compliment (- signal)| Pin 2| Pin 2
Data True (+ signal)| Pin 3| Pin 3
Not Used| | Pin 4 – Do Not Use
Not Used| | Pin 5 – Do Not Use

At the last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between signal (-) and signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the last fixture in the chain.

MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION

The master/slave operation enables that several same units can be controlled by one “master” unit.
Connect the first unit “DMX OUT” socket with the second unit “DMX IN”, using a 3pin DMX Cable. Repeat this process with the third, fourth etc. or see a above section “DMX-512 connection”. Choose the unit that will control all other and set this in mastermode via display. The other units that must react on the master, you must set in slave-mode. The “Slave” will synchronously follow the “Master”.
Noted: Any unit can be the “Master” or “Slave”.

REMOTE CONTROLLER

BLACK OUT Mode
Press < BLACK OUT> off existing modes. Press < BLACK OUT> return the last modes.
AUTO Mode
Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product.
To turn on Automatic mode:

1. Press < AUTO> on the remote controller.
2. Press < +> or < –> to choose between the different auto programs.

SOUND Mode
Sound-Active mode will enable the product to respond to the music.
To turn on Sound-Active mode:

1. Press < SOUND> on the remote controller.
2. Press < +> or < –> to choose between the different sound programs.

STROBE Mode
To adjust the strobe speed of the automatic program and the sound active program.

1. Press < STROBE> on the remote controller.
2. Press < +> or < –> to either increase or decrease the speed of the program.
3. Press < STROBE> again to turn off the strobe.

SPEED Mode
To adjust the speed of the automatic program and the sound active program.

1. Press < SPEED> on the remote controller.
2. Press < +> or < –> to either increase or decrease the speed of the program.

SENSITIVITY Mode
To adjust sound sensitivity for in Sound-Active mode

1. Press < SENSITIVITY> on the remote controller.
2. Press < +> or < –> to either increase or decrease sound sensitivity.

DMX / % Mode
To enable DMX or disallow DMX on the product.
Press < DMX> on the remote controller, the product work on the DMX controlling modes.
MANUAL Mode

1. Press < MANUAL> on the remote controller.
2. Press , , , , or (red, green, blue, white, amber, UV) to choose your colour.
3. Press again < R>, , , , or (red, green, blue, white, amber, UV) to close your colour.
4. Press < +> or < –> to either increase or decrease the percentage of each colour.