qtx Gobo Fireflash 4-in-1 LED and Laser Effect light User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: qtx

Table of Contents

In the box
Placement
Cleaning
Rear panel controls
Manual control menu
DMX mode
Specifications
Troubleshooting
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**qtx Gobo Fireflash 4-in-1 LED and Laser Effect light User Manual

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Thank you for choosing the QTX Gobo Fireflash LED and Laser Effect Light. A compact and robust metal 4-in-1 light effect, combining 6 moving colour gobos, 3 colour Effect ball, a 20W White Strobe LED and Dual colour Laser in a compact and convenient package. Easy Setup with auto-run, sound activation and 14 Channel DMX control.

Please read through this manual thoroughly before use, any damage Caused by misuse of product will not be covered by warranty.

In the box

Your Gobo Fireflash should arrive with you in a single carton in good condition.

The carton should contain

1 x main unit with bracket,
1 x UK IEC mains lead and
1 x manual.

Warning:

To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or damp environments. In the event of a spillage, disconnect the mains and allow the unit to dry out naturally. Qualified personnel should then check the unit before continuing use.

Please do not open cover, contains high voltage. This product is not serviceable or repairable by the end user.

Please refer to qualified personnel for service and repair.

Caution: Laser radiation

Avoid pointing directly towards eyes. Laser output can cause injury if viewed directly.

This product is a Class 3B laser and should only be installed and used by persons who are trained in the management of laser radiation and are able to operate in accordance within the guidance given by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in HS(G)95: “The Radiation Safety of Lasers used for Display purposes”. Copies of this guide can be downloaded from: www.avsl.com/assets/documents/hsg95.pdf

Placement

Use the included mounting bracket to fix to a stand or lighting truss
Use secondary safety fixings if mounting overhead.
Keep away from damp or dusty environments
Ensure adequate air-flow around the fixture housings
Ensure adequate access to controls and connections
Do not aim LED or laser output directly into line of sight, as this can result in eye injury.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the casing as required
Use a vacuum cleaner to clear ventilation grilles of any dust or debris build-ups
Do not use strong solvents for cleaning the unit

Rear panel controls

IEC mains in
Laser key
DMX signal in
DMX signal out
Earth screw (DO NOT REMOVE)
Manual control buttons
LCD display

Press the “MENU” button to enter the settings menu.
Press “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to navigate through various setting functions.
Press “ENTER” button to confirm the desired setting.

Menu

| Function|

Description

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A001

| A001 – A512| DMX address settings
A1| A1 1 – A1 9|

Auto-run mode – slow to fast

S1

| S1 1 – S1 9| Sound activation mode 1 – less to more sensitive
S2| S2 1 – S2 9|

Sound activation mode 2 – less to more sensitive

DMX mode

The Gobo Fireflash can be controlled by DMX signal, simply connect the DMX signal source to the DMX input on the unit via a balanced XLR lead. Extra fixtures can be controlled by the same DMX signal by looping through the DMX out on the unit. To enter DMX mode, select A001 from the menu and confirm the correct start address by using the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons and “ENTER”.

The A on the LED display will begin to flash once it’s received the DMX signal from the controller. This unit has 14 DMX channels as indicated in the table below:

Channel

| Function| DMX Value| Description
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1| Motor| 0-255|

0-9 no rotation, 10-127 forward rotation from slow to fast, 128-255 reverse rotation fast to slow

2

None

| | 10-255| Slow to fast
4| RP Gobo| 0-255|

Red and pink gobos from low to high

5

Blue and yellow gobos from low to high

7

Red mirrorball from low to high

9

Blue mirrorball from low to high

11

Green laser show on/off

13

Blank 51-255 Auto run full program

Specifications

Power supply

|

110-240Vac, 50/60Hz (IEC)

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Power consumption

| 50W
Fuse rating|

F2AL, 5x20mm

Light source

| Gobo 6x3W RGBPYW, Ball 3x3W RGB, Strobe 20W, Laser 120mW-red & 30mW-green
DMX channels|

14

Dimensions

| 130x180x140mm (Without bracket)
Weight|

1.4kg

Troubleshooting

No power (mains)

|

Check mains voltage is correct and outlet is switched on

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Check IEC lead and fuse (if fuse continually blows, refer to your dealer)

No light output

|

Check control panel mode settings

Check DMX settings from controller (dimmer levels, blackout etc.)

No strobe output

| Check strobe settings on control panel or from DMX controller
No Laser output|

Check laser key on rear panel is turned on

Unresponsive to DMX

|

Check that unit is in DMX mode and ensure the A on the DMX address flashes to confirm it’s receiving a DMX signal

Check DMX controller is not set to black out

Check DMX controller is on correct fixture/page

Check master dimmer value

Check correct DMX address is set

Check DMX connection and leads

Overheating/ cutting out

|

Ensure adequate ventilation and unit is not too close to a heat source

This product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life.
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