HQ POWER VDP250MH6/2 6 Channel 250W Moving Head User Manual

VDP250MH6/2 6 Channel 250W Moving Head
User Manual

VDP250MH6/2 6 Channel 250W Moving Head

6-CHANNEL 250W MOVING HEAD
USER MANUAL
VDP250MH6/2 – 6-CHANNEL 250W MOVING HEAD

Introduction & Features

To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialised company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for buying the VDP250MH6/2! It should come with a power cable, an XLR connection cable and this manual. If the device was damaged in transit, don’t install or use it and contact your dealer.
Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service.
The VDP250MH6/2 has the following features:

• 540° pan and 270° tilt rotation, beam angle: 19°
• 7 colours + white + rainbow
• 10 shaking gobos + open + gobo cycle
• adjustable speed for pan & tilt movements
• manual focus
• special program channel
• display: digital address and function setting
• auto test for all functions

Safety Instructions

Be very careful during the installation: touching live wires can cause life- threatening electroshocks.
Do not touch the device during operation as the housing heats up.
Keep this device away from rain and moisture.
Unplug the mains lead before opening the housing.

• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• A qualified technician should install and service this device.
• Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• This device falls under protection class I. It is therefore essential that the device be earthed. Have a qualified person carry out the electric connection.
• Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the voltage stated in the specifications of this manual.
• Do not crimp the power cord and protect it against damage. Have an authorised dealer replace it if necessary.
• Disconnect the device from the mains to clean it or when it is not in use. Handle the power cord by the plug only.
• There may be some smoke or a particular smell when the device is activated for the first time. This is normal and any smoke or smell will gradually disappear.
• Do not look directly at the light source as sensitive people may go into epileptic seizure if they do.
• Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.

General Guidelines

• This device is designed for professional use on stage, in discos, theatres, etc. The VDP250MH6/2 should only be used indoors with an alternating current of max. 230V AC/50Hz.
• Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation: regular operation breaks will prolong their lives.
• Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
• Select a location where the device is protected against extreme heat (see “8. Technical Specifications”), dust and moisture. Respect a minimum distance of 0.5m between the device’s light output and any illuminated surface.
• Use an appropriate safety cable to fix the device (e.g. VDLSC8).
• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. Do not allow operation by unqualified people. Any damage that may occur will most probably be due to unprofessional use of the device.
• Use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns, electroshocks, lamp explosion, crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

Installation

a) Lamp

• Only fit or replace a lamp when the device is unplugged from the mains.
• Let a lamp cool down before replacing it as the temperature of a lamp can reach 700°C during operation. Also, do not switch the lamp back on within 10 minutes after having turned it off.
• When handling a halogen lamp, do not touch it with your bare hands. Use a cloth to insert or remove it.
• Do not install lamps with a higher wattage than what this device was designed for.
• Replace any deformed or damaged lamp with a lamp of the same type (see “8. Technical Specifications”):

1. Unscrew the 2 screws marked A and B at the back of the projector and gently remove the plate.
2. Remove the old lamp and carefully install a new one.
3. Carefully reposition the socket and fasten the 2 screws A and B.
4. The position of the lamp can be adjusted with the 3 small screws (a, b, c) to maximize light output.
   Remark: Do not operate the device when the cover is open.

b) Fuse

• Only fit or replace a fuse when the device is unplugged from the mains.
• If the lamp burns out, chances are you will need to replace the fuse as well.
• Replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating (see “8. Technical Specifications”):

1. Unscrew the fuse holder on the base with an appropriate screwdriver.
2. Remove the old fuse and install a new one.
3. Replace the fuse holder and fasten it with the screwdriver.

c) Mounting the Device

• Have the device installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other applicable norms.
• The carrying construction must be able to support 10 times the weight of the device for 1 hour without deforming.
• The installation must always be secured with a secondary attachment e.g. a safety cable.
• Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a qualified technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service.
• Install the device in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
• Overhead mounting requires extensive experience: calculating workload limits, determining the installation material to be used… Have the material and the device itself checked regularly. Do not attempt to install the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper installation may result in injuries.
• Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the bracket screws.
• Make sure there is no flammable material within a 50cm radius of the device.
• Have a qualified electrician carry out the electric connection.
• Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. Do not connect it to a dimming pack.
• The installation has to be approved by an expert before the device is taken into service.

Use

a. The moving head is controlled by 6 DMX channels:
CHANNEL 1 : pan movement (max. 540°)
CHANNEL 2 : tilt movement (max. 270°)
CHANNEL 3 : colour wheel
CHANNEL 4 : gobo wheel
CHANNEL 5 : program, shaking gobo
CHANNEL 6 : scan speed
HINT: to make a strobe effect: select the open gobo on channel 4 and use program 1 on channel 5.
b. Detailed DMX values per channel:

| Description| From| To| Function
---|---|---|---|---
CHANNEL 1| Pan| 0| 255| 8 bit
CHANNEL 2| Tilt| 0| 255| 8 bit
CHANNEL 3| Colour wheel| 0| 24| Open/white
25| 49| Red
50| 74| Yellow
75| 99| Blue
100| 124| Green
125| 149| Mauve
150| 174| Orange
175| 199| Pink
200| 255| Rainbow effect
CHANNEL 4| Gobo wheel| 0| 16| Closed
17| 33| Open
34| 50| Star
51| 67| Gobo 1
68| 84| Gobo 2
85| 101| Triangle
102| 118| Spots
119| 135| Dotted line
136| 152| Square
153| 169| Spiral
170| 186| Four Dots
187| 199| Star sky
200| 255| Gobo cycle
CHANNEL 5| Program
Shaking gobo| 0| 15| Shutter open
16| 91| Program 1: gobo change
92| 135| Program 2: colour change strobe
136| 195| Program 3: gobo and colour change
196| 255| Gobo shake (slow,fast)
CHANNEL 6| Scan Speed| 0| 255| Set panties scanning speed (fast—,slow)

c. DMX-512 Connections
Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output ofyour controller and the other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the VDP250MH6/2. Multiple VDP250MH6/2s can be linked through serial linking. The linking cable should be two core, screened cablewith XLR input and output connectors. Please refer to the diagram at the right. 

d. DMX-512 Chain with termination
A DMX terminator is recommended for installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically noisy environment (e.g. discos). The terminator prevents corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug with a 120Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the XLR output socket of the last device in the chain. Please see illustrations to the left.

e. Projector DMX start address selection
All DMX-controlled devices need a digital start address so that the correct device responds to the signals. This digital start address is the channel number from which the device starts to “listen” to the DMX controller. Enter the correct number and read it from the display located on the base of the VDP250MH6/2.
You can use the same starting address for a whole group of devices or enter an individual one for every device. When all devices have the same address, all the units will “listen” to the control signal on one particular channel. In other words: changing the settings of one channel will affect all devices simultaneously. If you set different addresses, each device will “listen” to a separate channel number. Changing the settings of one channel will only affect the device in question.
In the case of the 6-channel VDP250MH6/2, you will have to set the start address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 7 (1 + 6), the third to 13 (7 + 6), and so on.
f. Function selection
DMX address setting
1. Press ESC until the display shows
2. Press ENTER, the letter A will blink. Select the start address from 001 to 512 with the UP and DOWN buttons.
Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to cancel.
Test program
This function allows you to perform the internal demo program without connecting it to a controller. After a few seconds the device will switch to mode. If more than one unit is connected, it will automatically enable one of the units as master device and the others as slaves (if you enable their addresses to “). To access and set up a particular device, press ENTER on that device.
There are 3 test modes available: Select the one that best suits you.
Press UP or DOWN to select the program and press ENTER to confirm. will appear as the program starts. The program can be paused by pressing ENTER – “ PARUS  ” appears. Press ENTER to continue.
If you want to change the execution speed, press UP or DOWN until the display displays . Press ENTER to confirm. Press UP or DOWN to set the speed (0-255). Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to quit.
If you want to change the cross speed, press UP or DOWN until the display displays Press ENTER to confirm. Press UP or DOWN to set the speed (0-255). Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to quit.
Sound control
This function sets the device to music-controlled. The display reads . Press ENTER to select the option and UP or DOWN to choose . Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to quit.
Remark: The unit will only operate in sound-control mode when there is no DMX signal. Running the unit in DMX mode will eliminate the sound-control function.
Directional control
This function allows you to reverse the pan movement of the device. The display will read . Press ENTER to  select the option and UP or DOWN to choose . Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to quit.
Angle control
This function allows you to reverse the tilt movement of the device. The display will read . Press ENTER to select the option and UP or DOWN to choose . Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to quit.
Display settings
This function allows you to reverse the display. will be displayed. Press ENTER to select the option and UP or DOWN to choose between normal display and upside down display ( ). Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to quit.
Software version
This function allows you to view the software version in the device. will be displayed. Press ENTER to view.
Factory setting
This function allows you to recover the original factory settings of the device. will be displayed. Press ENTER to select the option. When appears on the display, press ENTER to confirm or ESC to quit.
Reset.
Resets the device to default values. The display will read . Press ENTER to confirm.

Error Messages

PA.ERR : pan error
TIL.ER : tilt error
EP.ER :memory error

Cleaning and Maintenance

1. All screws should be tightened and free of corrosion.
2. The housing, the lenses, the mounting supports and the installation location (e.g. ceiling, suspension, trussing) should not be deformed, modified or tampered with e.g. do not drill extra holes in mounting supports, do not change the location of the connections …
3. Mechanically moving parts must not show any signs of wear and tear.
4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damage. Have a qualified technician maintain the device.
5. Disconnect the device from the mains prior to maintenance activities.
6. Wipe the device regularly with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts, apart from the lamp and the fuse (see “4. Installation”).
8. Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary.

Technical Specifications

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The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. ****

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