Aurora Megacube X15 User guide

Owner Handbook
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Owner Handbook
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USE & MAINTENANCE
YOU MUST READ THESE WARNINGS carefully because they include important
safety information about the installation, operation and maintenance of this
product. Follow all instructions to maintain Manufacturer Warranty and for your
own safety.
• Read all instructions in this User Manual and on the product carefully
BEFORE operating this device.
• The latest version of this handbook can be found at www.lantalighting.com
• All Lanta products can be used for indoor use. Under no circumstances must
these products be used outdoors unless stated otherwise.
• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose products to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit during
operation.
• Clean the product with a clean and dry, non-abrasive cloth. Do not use
solvents or liquids to clean the product.
•There are no user replacement parts inside the product. Do not open the
product for any reason. This will invalidate your Manufacturer Warranty and
may impair the safety features of the product.
•Do not use if the product if you suspect it has been damaged in any way,
including being dropped, is malfunctioning, or has been exposed to liquids
or moisture. The unit must be repaired by an authorised service centre only.
ManufacturerWarrantyisvoidif unitis openedor adaptedin anyway. Operator
safety may be compromised if this product is not operated and maintained
in accordance with the details contained in this Owner Handbook.
•Thisappliance must be earthed. Do not remove the earth connection in the
plug or any other location - it is essential for user safety.
•Power connection to the product is via a UK 240 Volt AC three-pin mains plug.
Do not remove or adapt this plug. If necessary, only replace the plug top fuse
with one of the same type, size and value.
•Be aware that products are mains powered and may be capable of
producing high voltages from its outputs and has mains voltages inside the
cabinet.
MAINS WARNINGS
• Always make sure that the mains voltage you intend to use is within the
operating range of the product.
• Always unplug product from the mains supply before moving, cleaning etc.
• Make sure you replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• This product will be irrevocably damaged and the warranty invalidated if
connected to a power pack or other dimmer.
• Make sure the mains cable is not crushed or damaged.
• Never disconnect the mains lead by pulling or tugging on the cable.
• Thisappliance must be earthed. Do not remove the earth connection in the
plug or any other location - it is essential for user safety.
• Unplug the product from the mains during lightning storms or periods of
mains uctuations. If the product is going to be unused for long periods,
unplug from the mains.
PHYSICAL WARNINGS
•Always secure the product to a fastening device using a safety chain.
• If the product appears to be malfunctioning or operating in an unexpected
manner, stop using the unit immediately and contact your supplier.
• Never lift, move or carry the product by any other means other than the case
as a whole or handle if provided.
LASER WARNINGS
• Lasers are hazardous devices. Permanent eye injuryand blindness is possible
if lasers are used incorrectly.
• Avoid direct eye contact with laser light.
•Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser light.
• Thislaser product can potentially cause instant eye injuryor blindness if laser
light directly strikes the eyes.
• It is illegal and dangerous to shine a laser into audience areas, where the
audience or other personnel could get direct laser beams or bright reections
into their eyes.
• It is illegal to shine any laser at aircraft.
•Never leave this device running unattended.
NON INTERLOCKING HOUSING WARNINGS
• This unit contains hazardous voltages, moving parts and high power laser
emitters.
• Do not open the laser housing to avoid potential exposure to unsafe levels of
laser radiation.
• The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened, can cause instant
blindness, skin burns, and res.
LASER SEFETY NOTES
YOU MUST READ THIS LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
Laser light is many thousands of times more concentrated than light from
any other kind of light source and as so it poses a real danger to the sight.
This concentration of light can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning
the light sensitive portion at the back of the eye called the retina. Even if you
cannot feel “heat” from a laser beam, it can stillpotentially injure or blind you or
your audience. Even very small amounts of laser light are potentially hazardous
even at long distances.
Laser eye injuries can happen quicker than you can blink.
• Entertainment products split the laser beam into hundreds of smaller laser
beams that are radiated out at high speed. There is a misconception that
an individual laser beam is safe for eye exposure. This is not the case. This
product produces high levels of laser power - classied as Class 3B - before it
splits into multiple beams - dened as Class 3R levels. Many of the individual
beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes and should never be directed
into an audience at any time.
• Do not assume that because the laser light is moving, it is safe. It isn’t, and
because these beams are being moved by a mechanical device, it is
possible for that device to stop moving and then direct the laser beam
constantly at an individual. Since eye injuries can occur instantly, it is critical
to prevent the possibility of any direct eye exposure.
• It is illegal to aim a Class 3R laser into an area where people could be
exposed, even below people’s eye level.
• Always install a laser eect to ensure that the entire laser light radiation is at
least 3 meters above the oor on which people can stand. It is very important
to test the laser before any public use.
• Do not use if any defect is detected such as if the product emits only one or
two laser beams rather than the expected quantities as this could indicate
damage to the product and could allow emission of higher laser levels
above Class 3R.
• Do not point lasers at any reective surfaces such as windows, mirrors
and metal truss or other reective xtures as even laser reections can be
hazardous.
• The operation of a class 3R laser show is only allowed if the show is controlled
by a skilled and well-trained operator, familiar with the data included in this
manual.
• The law is updated from time to time and it is the users sole responsibility to
understand the legal obligations and responsibilities in force at the time and
location of use.
We recommend visiting the Government Health & Safety website
http://www.hse.gov.uk or search for “C ontrolling the radiation safetyofdisplay
laser installations” for further information.

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INSIDE THE BOX
•Aurora Megacube X15 ™
•1x Power Extension Cable
•1x IP Rated Power End Cap
•1x Female IP DMX to Male XLR Adapter
•1x Male IP DMX to Female XLR Adaptor
•IP Rated DMX End Cap
SPECI FICATIONS
Model Number L02248
Light Source 15 x 15w Tri LEDs
Beam Angle 40°
Control 1, 3, 4, 6 Channel DMX 512
control channels, LED display
Control Connections 3 Pin Female XLR trailing socket
3 Pin Male XLR trailing socket
Run Modes Auto, DMX, Static Colour, Built in Program, Master
Slave
Ingress Protection IP65
Construction Die Cast Steel
Power Requirement 240V AC 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 225w
Dimensions W x D x H 428mm x 274mm x 332mm
Weight 18.5kg
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Lanta Lighting Product. Based in the UK,
Lanta are committed to providing high quality products at cost-eective prices
to the professional lighting market. Since the rst product was launched in
2006, Lanta has established a reputation for reliability, common sense design
and customer support that has become the envy of others.
Other Lanta Lighting range include:
Professional Lighting:
From washes to oods, spots to projectors, LED technology now outperforms
traditional lights while at the same time requiring signicantly lower power and
generating far less unwanted heat.
Performance Lasers:
Recent advances have reduced the costs of Lasers, made them more portable
and brought improved performance and reliability. With step and animation
lasers in multi and single colour formats for mobile DJs and static installs, Lanta
promise Lasers that won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
Atmospheric Eects:
Whenyouneedspecialatmosphericseects,Lantahaveeverythingfrombubble
machines to fake snow, hazers and foggers. There’s also a range of uids and
consumables specially designed to get the best from the range.
C ontrol G ear:
Lightweight and portable, Lanta Control Gear is robust enough to survive life on
the road and smart enough to control DMX kit
whatever the venue.
Our website can be found at www.lantalighting.com and is available for the
benet of customers worldwide. Please consult for information, advice and
support on this and other high quality products from Lanta
UNPACKING & INSPECTION
It is important that you carefully examine the packaging to ensure the product
has not been damaged during shipping. If you are satised the packaging
appears undamaged, carefully unpack the product. Please keep all of the
packing materials in case you need to transport the device, pass it on to a new
owner in the future or return it for some reason. Please examine the product
and accessories to ensure they have arrived with you in good condition and
show no sign of damage. If you suspect the product may be damaged,
DO NOT USE IT. Please notify the sender immediately for advice –
not the manufacturer.
SAFETY IN FORMATION
All information regarding important safety information about the installation,
operation and maintenance of this product can be found at the back of this
handbook. Products from Lanta Lighting meet all required safety standards in
force at the time of manufacture and are fully compliant with them.
MANUFACTURER WARRANT Y
•ThisManufacturer Warranty is valid in the UK only.
•Lanta Lighting warrants that this product is free from workmanship defects
and material failure during normal use and operation for a period of 12
months from rst use or from original date of sale (whichever is the earliest)
providing all of the terms indicated in the warranty section have been fully
complied with.
•Expressly excluded is our liability for any directly connected or indirectly
connected item or items or any consequential loss associated with the failure
of the product howsoever caused.
•If the product has been opened, modied, tampered with, incorrectly
connected, used inappropriately or in conict with the instructions herein,
or the product model or serial number has been damaged, removed,
tampered with, obliterated or made partly unreadable by any person or
persons, the Manufacturer Warranty is irrevocably null and void.
•No extension, adaption, alteration or modication to the terms of this
Manufacturer Warranty will be permitted, unless expressly authorised in
writing (excluding email and fax) by a Director of Lanta Lighting. Warranty is
transferrable during the Warranty period.

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OPERATING MODES
There are distinct operating modes that are supported by this unit. To select,
use the “MODE” button to enter the menu. The “SETUP” button steps through
specic settings for each operating mode and the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons
chooses from the values available.
IN BUILT PROGRAMS
p r X X
Press “Mode” Button until the display reads PRXX
Press the “Up” or “Down” buttons to select programs PR.01 – PR.09
STATIC COLOUR
1 X X
On PR01 press the “Setup” Button until the display shows “1XX”. By pressing the
Up or Down buttons you can choose from 7 Preset static colours
LED Display Shows C olour
1 Red
2 Red / Green
3 Green
4 Green / Blue
5 Blue
6 Red / Blue
7 Red / Green / Blue
STROBE & SPEED
SPXX
f s X X
There are additional functions available to the user within the built in programs
On program 1, by pressing the “Setup” button on either of the static colours
you can adjust the brightness of that colour. By pressing the “Setup” Button
again the display willshow “FSxx” Here you can set the strobe frequency for
that colour. Press the up and down buttons to adjust the frequency of the
strobe.
Between PR02 – PR10 both the strobe and speed of the program can be
adjusted. Whilston a program, press the “Setup” button once which willshow
“SPXX” By pressing the up and down buttons you can adjust the speed of the
program. By pressing the “Setup” button for a second time the display will
show “FSXX”. By pressing the Up and Down buttons you can adjust the strobe
frequency of the program.
AUTO RUN MODE
a u t o
Press the “MODE” untilthe display shows “AUTO”. The xturewillauto run between
built in programs PR02 – PR10.
SLAVE MODE
s l a v
Press the “MODE” until the display shows “SLA” to enter into Slave mode.
auto
MODE SETUP UP DOWN
ADDITIONAL IN FORMATION
To prevent unauthorised use of the xture, after 20 seconds of none activity
the xture willself lock. To unlock the xture press the “Mode” & “Down” Buttons
together for 2 seconds. You will then be able to access the full functions of the
Fixture
SELF PROTECTION
During long spells of operation on full power, the xture will adjust the power
consumption to increase the dissipation of heat. Please ensure the xture is well
ventilated when in use on full power for long spells.
DMX MODE
8.00i
Press the “MODE” button until the display shows “d.001”. Press the “UP” and
“DOWN” buttons to set the individual DMX value between d.001 - d.512.
To select the number of channels, Press the “SETUP”button, then the “UP” and
“DOWN” buttons to cycle through the number of DMX channels you require.
LED Display Shows DMX C ontrol Mode
1-ch 1 Channel
3-ch 3 Channel
4-ch 4 Channel
6-ch 6 Channel
1.ch
CH1
1 0
2 1-22 RED
3 23-45 GREEN
4 46-68 BLUE
5 69-91 C YAN
6 92-114 YELLOW
7 115-137 ORANGE
8 138-160 PINK
9 161-183 PURPLE
10 184-206 DARK BLUE
11 207-229 PALE GREEN
12 230-252 WHITE
13 253-255 WARM WHITE
3.ch
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
CH1 0-255 RED
CH2 0-255 GREEN
CH3 0-255 BLUE
4.ch
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
CH1 0-255 MASTER DIMMER
CH2 0-255 RED
CH3 0-255 GREEN
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DMX MODE
6.ch
C HANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
CHANNEL 1 0 - 255 MASTER DIMMING
C HANNEL
2
0 - 255 RED DIMMING
SELECTION OF
STATICCOLOURS
(When CH6 is 0 - 25)
0 - 8 R (255)
9 - 17 R (255) G (50)
18 - 26 R (255) G (150)
27 - 35 R (255) G (255)
36 - 44 R (200) G (255)
45 - 53 R (100) G (255)
54 - 62 R (40) G (255)
63 - 71 G (255)
72 - 80 G (255) B (50)
81 - 89 G (255) B (150)
90 - 98 G (255) B (255)
99 - 107 G (150) B (255)
108 - 116 G (50) B (255)
117 - 125 B 255)
126 - 134 R (50) B 255)
135 - 143 R (150) B (250)
144 - 152 R (255) B (255)
153 - 161 R (220) B (50)
162 - 170 R (150) G (50) B (100)
171 - 179 R (50) G (180) B (220)
180 - 188 R (50) G (220) B (100)
189 - 197 R (150) G (220)
198 - 206 R (150) B (220)
207 - 215 G (180) B (220)
216 - 224 G (220) B (50)
225 - 233 R (220) G (100) B (50)
234 - 242 R (220) G (200) B (100)
243 - 251 R (255) G (200) B (150)
252 - 255 R (255) G (255) B (255)
0 - 255 CH6 SPEED ADJUSTMENT
CHANNEL 3 0 - 255 GREEN DIMMING
CHANNEL 4 0 - 255 BLUEDIMMING
CHANNEL 5 0 - 9 NO USE
10 - 255 STROBE
CHANNEL 6
0 - 25 29 STATIC COLOURS VIA CHANNEL 2
26 - 51 PROGRAM 2
52 - 77 PROGRAM 3
78 - 103 PROGRAM 4
104 - 129 PROGRAM 5
130 - 155 PROGRAM 6
156 - 181 PROGRAM 7
182 - 207 PROGRAM 8
208 - 233 PROGRAM 9
234 - 255 PROGRAM 10

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428mm
412mm
332mm
332mm

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ILLUMINANCE DISTRI BUTION
BEAM ANGLE
INTENSITY FROM CENTRE
Beam Opening (m)
0 0.7 1.3 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.0 4.7 5.8
Diameter (m)
Distance (m)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Distance (cm)
Distance 5 metres from centre
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
40°
Distance at 5m
RGB
x 132 x
x 164 x
x 205 x
x 247 x
x 288 x
x 322 x
x 344 x
x 369 x
383 x
369 x
344 x
322 x
288 x
247 x
205 x
164 x
132 x
X15
5m 6m 7m 8m 9m 10m 11m 12m 13m 14m
8 167 109
2 361 238
4 77 51
4 584 383
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
200175150125100 75 50 25025 50 75 100125150175200
Red Green Blue RGB
Distance Red Green Blue RGB
200 37 79 18 x 132 x
175 46 101 22 x 164 x
150 57 125 26 x 205 x
125 70 153 32 x 247 x
100 82 178 38 x 288 x
75 91 198 42 x 322 x
50 99 216 46 x 344 x
25 104 228 49 x 369 x
0109 238 51 x383 x
25 104 228 49 x369 x
50 99 216 46 x344 x
75 91 198 42 x322 x
100 82 178 38 x288 x
125 70 153 32 x247 x
150 57 125 26 x205 x
175 46 101 22 x164 x
200 37 79 18 x132 x
Mega c ube X15
Double Polaris
Distance 1m 2m 3m 4m 5m
6m 7m 8m 9m 10m 11m 12m 13m 14m
Red x 677 298 167 109
Green x 1412 642 361 238
Blue x 266 134 77 51
RGB x 2308 1034 584 383
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
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Red
Lux