Botex ART-4 RGBW User manual

ART-4 RGBW /
ART-9 RGBW
DMX controller
User manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
01.04.2020, ID: 477612, 477613

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 8
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 16
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 18
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.1 Turning the device on / o........................................................................................................... 22
6.1.1 Button combination for standby mode................................................................................ 23
6.1.2 Fade time......................................................................................................................................... 24
6.2 Built-in colour programmes......................................................................................................... 25
6.3 Brightness........................................................................................................................................... 25
6.4 Run duration...................................................................................................................................... 26
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DMX controller

6.5 Colours................................................................................................................................................. 27
6.5.1 Manual colour setting................................................................................................................. 27
6.5.2 Saving colour setting.................................................................................................................. 27
6.5.3 Rendering colour setting........................................................................................................... 28
6.5.4 Fade time......................................................................................................................................... 29
6.6 Scenes.................................................................................................................................................. 30
6.6.1 Saving scenes................................................................................................................................. 30
6.6.2 Playing scenes................................................................................................................................ 31
6.6.3 Locking / unlocking scene recording mode....................................................................... 31
6.7 Functions in DMX mode................................................................................................................ 32
6.8 Turning the click tone on and o............................................................................................... 33
6.9 Factory defaults................................................................................................................................ 34
6.10 Data transfer.................................................................................................................................... 34
7 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 36
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 39
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DMX controller

1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
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ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW 5
DMX controller

1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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DMX controller

1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
Letterings
Instructions
General information
ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW 7
DMX controller

References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the specied page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specied location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Cross-references
General information
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DMX controller

Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
General information
ART-4 RGBW / ART-9 RGBW 9
DMX controller

2 Safety instructions
This appliance is designed for professional use only and is intended to be used to control the
brightness of connected spotlights. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any
other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result
in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from
improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Intended use
Safety instructions
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DMX controller