USER QUIDE

10311 - version 1 / 05-2015

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1 - Safety information
Important safety information

This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet, This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins- undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as
tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to it may result in electric shock.
this product or other property.

Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST

authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-
roughly follow our safety instructions.

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the

housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit
may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket,
power cord extension or connecting system without making sure they are
perfectly isolated and present no defect.

Warning Risk of electrocution

This product is equipped with Class 2 LEDs. To prevent the hazard of electric shocks, do not use
Please avoid looking directly at the beam as it may extension cords, multi-socket or any other connection
cause severe eye injuries. system without making sure metal parts completely are
out of reach.

Recycling your device

• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.
• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your
product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.

Symbols used

This symbol signals an important safety The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
precaution.

The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.

The product may also be damaged.

Note : The legislation requires that every device set up in a public space features a double
fixation bracket. This security system must hold 10 times the weight of the device.

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Instructions and recommendations

1 - Please read carefully : 12 - Cleaning precautions :

We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning
the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit. operation. This product should be cleaned only with
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
2 - Please keep this manual : Use a damp cloth to clean the surface. Do not
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for wash this product.
future reference.
13 - Long periods of non use :
3 - Operate carefully this product : Disconnect the unit’s main power during long
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every periods of non use.
safety instruction.

4 - Follow the instructions: 14 - Liquids or objects penetration :

Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any
physical harm or property damage. Do not let any object penetrate this product as it
may result in electric shock or fire.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations : Never spill any liquid on this product as it may
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other infiltrate the electronic components and result in
wet locations. electric shock or fire.

6 - Installation : 15 - This product should be serviced when :

We strongly encourage you to only use a Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
fixation system or support recommended by - The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
the manufacturer or supplied with this product. - Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into
Carefully follow the installation instructions and the appliance.
use the adequate tools. - The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid - The product does not appear to operate normally.
vibration and slipping while operating as it may result in - The product has been damaged.
physical injury.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by
7 - Ceiling or wall installation : yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling
or wall installation. 17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C,
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid relative humidity must be less than 85% (when
any overheating risk. cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated,
overheating and potential physical injury or product damage. very humid or warm place..
This product should never been operated in a closed non-
ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling
vents are provided for the purpose .

9 - Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause
overheating and product damages. Please keep this product
away from any heat source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot
plates, etc...

10 - Electric power supply :

This product can only be operated according to
a very specific voltage. These information are
specified on the label located at the rear of the
product.

11 - Power cords protection:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at lugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where they exit from the fixture.

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2 - Technical specifications
Light source Package contents :
› 9x10W Dazzling quadricolor LEDs - 50 000 hours (expected) The package must include the following articles:
› 6° aperture angle (individual lenses) › The projector
› Low temperature, low power consumption, can be operated › The user guide
non-stop for many hours › 1x2-pole + earth IEC power cord
› Two suspension brackets
Effects
› Adjustable strobe Additional characteristics
› Adjustable pulse effect › Holding brackets with Omega holders
› Adjustable electronic dimmer from 0 - 100% › Power consumption : 126W max.
› Power supply : 100/230V - 50/60Hz, AC
Contrôles › Dimensions : 429 x 347 x 208 mm
› Standard DMX-512 › Net weight: 10.6 Kg
› 1 / 11 / 43 / 47 DMX channels
› Simplified settings (Compatible EASY-2)
› Built-in music-sensitive program via the internal microphone
› Simplified control of several projectors simultaneously
› LCD drop-down menu to choose and assign the different modes

Movements
› Each lighting bar rotates individually
› Bar rotation on a 145° angle
› Non-stop PAN rotation

60°
208
93

347

429

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3 - Rear panel description

1 Indicator LEDs 5 Stereo Jack 6.35 input

These 4 LEDs indicate the device status. This input allows you to plug in the EASY-2 optional remote
control.
LED Indication Only the EASY-2 remote control should use this input, as
DMX Is ON when the DMX mode is activated plugging other devices may result in severe damages to the
MASTER is ON when the Master mode is activated internal electrics.
SLAVE is ON when the Slave mode is activated
Flashes when the Sound-sensitive mode is
SOUND
activated
6 Microphone
The microphone is used for the music-sensitive modes.

2 Menu settings
MENU
7 DMX output
Press MENU to access and select the functions. 3-pin male XLR plug hardwired as follows :
ENTER - Mass: 1
Press ENTER to access a sub-menu and or save changes - Negative signal: 2
selected via the UP and DOWN buttons. - Positive signal: 3
UP and DOWN
Press UP or DOWN to increase/decrease the adjustable values 8 Fuse
or browse the sub-menus. If need to replace the fuse, please make sure the new fuse has
exactly the same characteristics as the original one.

3 Display 9 Power output

This intuitive display allows you to configure your projector. Allows you to link two projectors together via a Male/Female
Please refer to the next paragraphs for more details about IEC cord.
the projector configuration. The display backlight can be
deactivated via the Back Light command menu. 10 Power input
Allows you to connect the projector to an electrical outlet.
4 DMX input Please make sure the voltage is in adequation with the product
3-pin female XLR plug hardwired as follows : indications.
- Mass: 1
- Negative signal: 2
- Positive signal: 3

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4 - Internal menu
Once turned on, the moving head will start a position initialisation for each motor. At this stage, the display indicates . Once the initilisation is

over, the display will indicate , you will then be able to access the menu using the MENU or ENTER buttons. If the menu remains inactive for 30

seconds, the display will indicate and locks. To access the menu again, press ENTER.

MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER

DMX address selection Saves

Press ENTER and select the adress with UP and DOWN changes

1 channel : Select the pre-programmed sequences: 0 - 15

Press ENTER, mode
11 channels : Non-stop Pan, Pan, Tilt1, Tilt2, Tilt3, Movement
selection with UP
macros, Movement macros speed Main dimmer, Strobe, Effect
and DOWN.
macros, Effect macros speed
Saves
43 channels : Non-stop Pan, Pan, Tilt1, Tilt2, Tilt3, Main dimmer, Press MENU for more changes
Strobe, individual colours and LED dimmers than 3 seconds to
47 channels : Non-stop Pan, Pan, Tilt1, Tilt2, Tilt3, Movement activate the DMX
macros, Movement macros speed, Main dimmer, Strobe, mode.
individual colours and LED dimmers, Effect macros, Effect
macros speed

Shows are music-sensitive.

Please make sure the music-sensitive mode is activated (Sound State menu). Saves
changes
Show 0 starts a 1 - 15 show sequencing.

Modes Master, Slave1 and Slave 2 selection.

Press ENTER and use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a mode. Saves
The Slave 2 mode reverses the PAN and TILT movements, and the sequences order in changes
relation to the master projector.

Saves
Adjusts the dimmer speed.
changes

Activates or deactivates the music-sensitive mode. Saves

Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons. changes

Adjusts the microphone sensitivity (for music-sensitive modes) . Saves

When the value is 000, the microphone is deactivated. changes

Configure the moving head reactions in case of DMX signal interruptions :

Saves
- Master Slave: The projector activates the Auto mode
changes
- Hold : The projector holds onto the last information received
- Blackout : The projector blacks-out

Activates or deactivates the display backlight.

Saves
Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons.
changes
When Off, the display automatically turns off after a 30-second inactivity period.

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MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER

Activates the PAN movement reversion when the Slave and Show modes are activated,
Saves
or in DMX mode.
changes
Press ENTER and select Normal or Reverse with UP and DOWN.

Activates the bar 1 TILT movement reversion when the Slave mode is activated, or in
Saves
DMX mode.
changes
Press ENTER and select Normal or Inverse with UP and DOWN.

Activates the bar 2 TILT movement reversion when the Slave mode is activated, or in
Saves
DMX mode.
changes
Press ENTER and select Normal or Inverse with UP and DOWN.

Activates the bar 3 TILT movement reversion when the Slave mode is activated, or in
Saves
DMX mode.
changes
Press ENTER and select Normal or Inverse with UP and DOWN.

Manually active functions.

Saves
Choose a function, then press ENTER and choose a value between 000-255 with the UP
changes
and DOWN buttons.

Launches
Tests each function.
the test

Displays the total operating hours since the product was switched on for the first time. No action

Displays the current software versions. No action

Resets the device Resets

4.2 - Initial position settings

After initialising, the moving head is automatically positioned on its original positions.
You can configure this positions as it pleases you.
Enter the DMX Address menu, then press ENTER for more than 3 seconds. You are now accessing the initial position settings.

PAN movement initial position settings.

TILT 1 movement initial position settings.

TILT 2 movement initial position settings.

TILT 3 movement initial position settings.

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5 - The various DMX modes

Press the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to activate the DMX mode.
5.1 - 1-channel mode
Channels Values Action
000 - 007 Black-out
008 - 015 Show 0 automatic
016 - 030 Show 1 music-sensitive
031 - 045 Show 2 music-sensitive
046 - 060 Show 3 music-sensitive
061 - 075 Show 4 music-sensitive
076 - 090 Show 5 music-sensitive
091 - 105 Show 6 music-sensitive
106 - 120 Show 7 music-sensitive
1
121 - 135 Show 8 music-sensitive
136 - 150 Show 9 music-sensitive
151 - 165 Show 10 music-sensitive
166 - 180 Show 11 music-sensitive
181 - 195 Show 12 music-sensitive
196 - 210 Show 13 music-sensitive
211 - 225 Show 14 music-sensitive
226 - 240 Show 15 music-sensitive
241 - 255 Show 0 music-sensitive
5.2 - 11-channel mode
Channels Values Action
Non-stop PAN movements
000 - 007 No action
1 008 - 132 Fast to slow clockwise rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Slow to fast counterclockwise rotation
PAN movements
2
000 - 255 PAN movements: 0° - 540 °
Bar 1 TILT movements
3
000 - 255 TILT 1 movements: 60° - 150°
Bar 2 TILT movements
4
000 - 255 TILT 2 movements: 60° - 150°
Bar 3 TILT movements
5
000 - 255 TILT 3 movements: 60° - 150°
Movement macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 022 Macro 1 : Show 1 without light effects
023 - 037 Macro 2 : Show 2 without light effects
038 - 052 Macro 3 : Show 3 without light effects
053 - 067 Macro 4 : Show 4 without light effects
068 - 082 Macro 5 : Show 5 without light effects
083 - 097 Macro 6 : Show 6 without light effects
098 - 112 Macro 7 : Show 7 without light effects
6
113 - 127 Macro 8 : Show 8 without light effects
128 - 142 Macro 9 : Show 9 without light effects
143 - 157 Macro 10 : Show 10 without light effects
158 - 172 Macro 11 : Show 11 without light effects
173 - 187 Macro 12 : Show 12 without light effects
188 - 202 Macro 13 : Show 14 without light effects
203 - 217 Macro 14 : Show 14 without light effects
218 - 232 Macro 15 : Show 15 without light effects
233 - 255 Macro 16 : Show 0 without light effects
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5.2 - 11-channel mode (continuation and end)

Movement macros speed
000 - 007 No function
7
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
Main dimmer
8 000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
Strobe
000 - 015 Black-out
016 - 131 Stroboscope at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
9
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed Pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
Effect macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 021 Macro 1 : Show 1 without movement
022 - 035 Macro 2 : Show 2 without movement
036 - 049 Macro 3 : Show 3 without movement
050 - 063 Macro 4 : Show 4 without movement
064 - 077 Macro 5 : Show 5 without movement
078 - 091 Macro 6 : Show 6 without movement
092 - 105 Macro 7 : Show 7 without movement
10 106 - 119 Macro 8 : Show 8 without movement
120 - 133 Macro 9 : Show 9 without movement
134 - 147 Macro 10 : Show 10 without movement
148 - 161 Macro 11 : Show 11 without movement
162 - 175 Macro 12 : Show 12 without movement
176 - 189 Macro 13 : Show 14 without movement
190 - 203 Macro 14 : Show 14 without movement
204 - 217 Macro 15 : Show 15 without movement
218 - 231 Macro 16 : Show 0 without movement
232 - 255 Full power
Effect macros speed
000 - 007 No function
11
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode

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5.3 - 43-channel mode

Canaux Valeurs Action
Non-stop PAN movements
000 - 007 No action
1 008 - 132 Fast to slow clockwise rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Slow to fast counterclockwise rotation
PAN movements
2
000 - 255 PAN movements: 0° - 540 °
Bar 1 TILT movements
3
000 - 255 TILT 1 movements: 60° - 150°
Bar 2 TILT movements
4
000 - 255 TILT 2 movements: 60° - 150°
Bar 3 TILT movements
5
000 - 255 TILT 3 movements: 60° - 150°
Main dimmer
6 000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
Strobe
000 - 015 Black-out
016 - 131 Stroboscope at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
7
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed Pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
Red LED 1
8
000 - 255 Red from 0 to 100%
Green LED 1
9
000 - 255 Green from 0 to 100%
Blue LED 1
10
000 - 255 Blue from 0 to 100%
White LED 1
11
000 - 255 white from 0 to 100%

Red LED 9
40
000 - 255 Red from 0 to 100%
Green LED 9
41
000 - 255 Green from 0 to 100%
Blue LED 9
42
000 - 255 Blue from 0 to 100%
White LED 9
43
000 - 255 white from 0 to 100%

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5.4 - 47-channel mode

Canaux Valeurs Action
Non-stop PAN movements
000 - 007 No action
1 008 - 132 Fast to slow clockwise rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Slow to fast counterclockwise rotation
PAN movements
2
000 - 255 PAN movements: 0° - 540 °
Bar 1 TILT movements
3
000 - 255 TILT 1 movements: 60° - 150°
Bar 2 TILT movements
4
000 - 255 TILT 2 movements: 60° - 150°
Bar 3 TILT movements
5
000 - 255 TILT 3 movements: 60° - 150°
Macros de mouvements
000 - 007 Pas de fonction
008 - 022 Macro 1 : Show 1 sans lumière
023 - 037 Macro 2 : Show 2 sans lumière
038 - 052 Macro 3 : Show 3 sans lumière
053 - 067 Macro 4 : Show 4 sans lumière
068 - 082 Macro 5 : Show 5 sans lumière
083 - 097 Macro 6 : Show 6 sans lumière
098 - 112 Macro 7 : Show 7 sans lumière
6
113 - 127 Macro 8 : Show 8 sans lumière
128 - 142 Macro 9 : Show 9 sans lumière
143 - 157 Macro 10 : Show 10 sans lumière
158 - 172 Macro 11 : Show 11 sans lumière
173 - 187 Macro 12 : Show 12 sans lumière
188 - 202 Macro 13 : Show 14 sans lumière
203 - 217 Macro 14 : Show 14 sans lumière
218 - 232 Macro 15 : Show 15 sans lumière
233 - 255 Macro 16 : Show 0 sans lumière
Movement macros speed
000 - 007 No function
7
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
Main dimmer
8 000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
Strobe
000 - 015 Black-out
016 - 131 Stroboscope at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
9
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed Pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open

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5.4 - 47-channel mode (continuation and end)

Red LED 1
10
000 - 255 Red from 0 to 100%
Green LED 1
11
000 - 255 Green from 0 to 100%
Blue LED 1
12
000 - 255 Blue from 0 to 100%
White LED 1
13
000 - 255 white from 0 to 100%

Red LED 9
42
000 - 255 Red from 0 to 100%
Green LED 9
43
000 - 255 Green from 0 to 100%
Blue LED 9
44
000 - 255 Blue from 0 to 100%
White LED 9
45
000 - 255 white from 0 to 100%
Effect macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 021 Macro 1 : Show 1 without movement
022 - 035 Macro 2 : Show 2 without movement
036 - 049 Macro 3 : Show 3 without movement
050 - 063 Macro 4 : Show 4 without movement
064 - 077 Macro 5 : Show 5 without movement
078 - 091 Macro 6 : Show 6 without movement
092 - 105 Macro 7 : Show 7 without movement
46 106 - 119 Macro 8 : Show 8 without movement
120 - 133 Macro 9 : Show 9 without movement
134 - 147 Macro 10 : Show 10 without movement
148 - 161 Macro 11 : Show 11 without movement
162 - 175 Macro 12 : Show 12 without movement
176 - 189 Macro 13 : Show 14 without movement
190 - 203 Macro 14 : Show 14 without movement
204 - 217 Macro 15 : Show 15 without movement
218 - 231 Macro 16 : Show 0 without movement
232 - 255 Full power
Effect macros speed
000 - 007 No function
47
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode

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6 - DMX cabling and addressing for each mode

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

DMX mode Unit 1 address Unit 2 address Unit 3 address Unit 4 address
1 channel 1 2 3 4
11 channels 1 12 23 34
43 channels 1 44 87 130
47 channels 1 48 95 142

7 - How to use the EASY-2 remote control (optional)

The EASY-2 remote control is straightforward and easy to install. It is able to control several
synchronised units with the Master/Slave mode.
Plug your remote control into the Master projector Jack 6.35 chassis called «ONLY FOR REMOTE
CONTROL», and daisy chain the additional units via the XLR plugs, as you would for a regular DMX
cabling. This remote control gives you access to the following functions: black-out, strobe, and
show selection.

Button Action

STAND - BY Black-out

For each push :

FUNCTION 1 : Music-sensitive strobe Show selection: 0 - 14
2 : Automatic strobe

MODE Random show (LED OFF) Show (LED ON)

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8 - Note

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