qtx 151.594UK Pixel-Bar Pixelated LED Wall Strobe Bar User Manual

qtx 151.594UK Pixel-Bar Pixelated LED Wall Strobe Bar

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

The QTX Pixel-Bar LED wall strobe bar is fitted with 224 RGB SMD’s to provide a wide range of bright and colourful patterns and effects. Various automatic shows and settings can be run directly from the unit or using sound to light. Alternatively, the bar can be operated remotely by DMX in various channel modes and connected to more units if a larger effect is needed.

In the box:
Your Pixel-Bar should arrive with you in a single carton in good condition. The carton should contain 1x main unit, 2x fixing stand/brackets with thumbscrews, 1x clear diffuser, 1x UK IEC mains lead and 1x 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.

Placement:

• Use the included mounting brackets to fix to a stand or lighting truss.
• Use secondary safety fixings if mounting overhead.
• Keep away from damp or dusty environments.
• Ensure adequate airflow around the fixture housings.
• Ensure adequate access to controls and connections.
• Do not aim LED 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.
• Do not use strong solvents for cleaning the unit.

Side panel controls

Manual control menu:

• 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.

SP1 – SP10

| Auto mode
Auto mode speed adjust – slow to fast
DMX mode| Addr| 3CH| A001-A510
5CH| A001-A508
8CH| A001-A505
24CH| A001-A489
48CH| A001-A465
53CH| A001-A460
Show mode| Shou| Sh1-Sh54| Programmed show modes 1-54
Sp1-Sp10| Show mode speed adjust – slow to fast
St0-St9| Show mode strobe adjust – slow to fast
Sound mode| Soud| Sou1-Sou3| Sound activated modes
Sen1-Sen9| Sound activated mode sensitivity adjustment – low to high
Edit colour| Colo| r000-255| Red dimming 0-100%
 |  | G000-G255| Green dimming 0-100%
 |  | b000-b255| Blue dimming 0-100%
Static Colours| Stat| CL00-CL26| RGB static colour select
Slave| Slav| Slav| Slave automatically identifies the host
Setting adjust| Set| dis| Backlight board time adjust – 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s, on (default is

10 seconds)

dir| Setting direction – ß or → (left or right)
Information| Info| Ver| Displays current software version

DMX mode:

The Pixel-Bar 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 and channel selection by using the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons and “ENTER”. The “d” on the LED display will begin to flash once it’s received the DMX signal from the controller. This unit has 3, 5, 8, 24, 48 or 53 DMX channels as indicated in the table below:

3 Channel mode:

5 Channel mode:

8 Channel mode:

CH7>100 the other LED segments are off)
106 – 255| Pattern effects 1-24 (CH2, CH3, CH4 control pattern colours)
7| 0 – 9| No function
10 – 255| Static colours 1-25
8| 0 – 9| No function
10 – 255| Strobe (slow to fast)

24 Channel mode:

48 Channel mode:

53 Channel mode:

Changing the diffuser:

The QTX Pixel-Bar comes supplied with 2 diffusers, white and clear. Replacing one with the other is a very simple procedure. Firstly remove the 4 screws from one end of the unit and remove the end cap. Next slide the diffuser out and carefully replace with the alternative one. Finally replace the end cap and screws ensuring it’s in alignment before tightening.

Specifications

Modes

| Static colour, colour change, colour fade, auto, sound active, DMX, master/slave
DMX channels| 3, 5, 8, 24, 48, 53
Dimensions| 1100 x 60 x 60mm
Weight| 1.35kg

Troubleshooting

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.)

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. The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.

Errors and omissions excepted.
Copyright© 2022 AVSL Group Ltd, Unit 2 Bridgewater Park,
Taylor Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. M41 7JQ.

www.avsl.com

AVSL (Europe) Ltd, Unit 3D North Point House,
North Point Bus. Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, Ireland.

References

• AVSL
• AVSL

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>