Contest PIN15QC User manual

USER GUIDE
10595 - Version 1 / 07-2016
15W AND 4° QC BEAM PROJECTOR WITH INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL

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1 - Safety information
This symbol signals an important safety precaution.
The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
Important safety information
Symbols used
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-
roughly follow our safety instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it
may result in electric shock.
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins-
tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.
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.
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.
Instructions and recommendations 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.
12 - Cleaning precautions :
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be
cleaned only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth
to clean the surface. Do not wash this product.
13 - Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.
14 - Liquids or objects penetration :
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components
and result in electric shock or fire.
15 - This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
- The product does not appear to operate normally.
- The product has been damaged.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.
17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative humidity must be less than
85% (when cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.
1 - Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this unit.
2 - Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.
3 - Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.
4 - Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property
damage.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.
6 - Installation :
We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended
by the manufacturer or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation
instructions and use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating
as it may result in physical injury.
7 - Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential
physical injury or product damage. 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 .
Warning
This product is equipped with Class 2 LEDs.
Please avoid looking directly at the beam as it may cause
severe eye injuries.

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2 - Introduction
3 - Specifications
Thank you for choosing our PIN15QC projector. You are now in possession of a high-quality, powerful and intelligent projector, which
will use all its features to highlight your parties, animations, concerts...
NOTE :
The internal software can be updated via DMX and specific tools.
This update can only be performed by a qualified technician.
Light source
• 1 x 15W RGBW 4-in-1 LED
• 4 colours in 1 : Red, Green, Blue and White within the same source
• Expected lifespan of 50.000 hours
• Low temperature, low power consumption, can be operated non-stop for many hours
Colours
• Colour macro
• Colour presets
Effects
• Adjustable strobe from 1 - 20 flashes per second, random strombe and pulse effect
• Adjustable electronic dimmer from 0 - 100%
Control
• Standard DMX-512
• 1, 4, 7 or 12 DMX channels
• 7 programs accessible via DMX menu
• Built-in music-sensitive or automatic programs
• LCD drop-down display for choosing modes and assignation
• Infrared remote control
Optical
• Beamwidth: 4°
• Filters:
- Flood: 10°
- Wash: 45°
Additional characteristics
• Power consumption : 17W max.
• Power supply : 100/230V, AC - 50/60Hz
• Double suspension bracket
• Dimensions: 135 x 203 x 172 mm
• Net weight: 1,4 Kg

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4 - Description
1 - Double bracket
Allows you to suspend your projector or handle it on
the ground
2 - DMX Input via 3-pin XLR socket
3-pin XLR sockets hardwired as follows:
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = DATA -
Pin 3 = DATA +
3 - DMX Output via 3-pin XLR socket
3-pin XLR sockets hardwired as follows:
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = DATA -
Pin 3 = DATA +
4 - Power input
Male IEC socket
4 - Power output
Female IEC socket
6 - Display
Allows you to visualise menus.
7 - MODE Button
Allows you to enter menus or go back the menu tree.
Allows you to browse through menus and modify
values.
8 - ENTER Button
Allows you to select functions and confirm chosen
values.
9 - UP button
Allows you to browse through menus and modify
values.
10 - DOWN button
Allows you to browse through menus and modify
values.
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5 - Cabling, addressing and daisy chaining
Connecting the DMX remote control :
Connect the female plug of your XLR cable to your DMX remote control XLR output, then connect your cable male output to the
moving head. Daisy chain your moving heads with XLR cables.
1
2
R
3
120 Ω1/4W
Using a DMX line termination :
When long runs of cable are used (more than 100m), you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to
avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins
2 and 3 of a male XLR connector. This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your
daisy chain to terminate the line.
Adressing the units :
Every unit must have a DMX address in order to respond to DMX signals. The address corresponds to the channel number on which
the unit receives an incoming DMX signal sent by the DMX remote control. The DMX addressing can be performed by programming
the channel number via the display located on the base of the unit.
You can either assign the same address to your units so they all react to the same signal, or assign a unique address per unit to
control them independently.
In the example above, PIN15QC uses 7 channels.
You must skip 7 channels between each address you assign.
The address of the first unit will be 1, the second unit will be 8 (1+7), the third unit will be 15 (7+8) and so on.
NB : Once switched on, the PIN15QC automatically detects any incoming DMX signal, and the display indicates"A.001" (the unit DMX
address). If the unit does not receive any DMX signal, the display will flash. In such a case, please make sure the cable is properly
plugged into the DMX input of your moving head, your remote control is switched on and the cables used are not defective.
Daisy chaining :
The POWERCON© input/output system allows you to daisy chain several PIN15QC units.
Warning:
You cannot use the same chain to supply more than 19 PIN15QC at 220V.
When using a 20th moving head, please use a new power source
Address 1 Address 8 Address 15
Remote control DMX line termination

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6 - Menu
The PIN15QC features many menus allowing you to configure its every move and function.
Press MODE / ESC to access the main menu.
Use the navigation keys to browse through submenus. Then press ENTER to access a submenu.
Use the UP and DOWN navigation keys to change values.
Press ENTER to save changes.
Press MODE /ESC again to leave a submenu.
Please note : Values in bold are the default values.
Menus Values Description
DMX MODE
ADDR 001
DMX MODE
ADDR<001-512>
DMX Address configuration.
The moving head automatically activates the DMX mode
once the DMX address has been configured.
CHANNEL
CH 01
CHANNEL
CH <01, 04, 07, 12>
DMX Mode selection.
4 modes : 1, 4, 7 or 12 DMX channels
SLAVE MODE Activates slave mode
1.STATIC
R99 G99
<1.STATIC>
R<00-99> G<00-99> B<00-99> W<00-99>
F<00-99>
Fixed colours : Adjusts the level of each colour: R, G, B or W and
strobe speed (F)
<2.CHANGE>
SP<01-99> F<00-99>
Step sequence including 21 colour presets.
Please refer to DMX values for more details about these colours.
SP : Sequence speed.
F : Strobe speed.
<3.CHANGE4>
SP<01-99> F<00-99>
Sequence including the 4 basic colours: Red, Green, Blue and
White.
SP : Sequence speed.
F : Strobe speed.
<4.FADE>
SP<01-99> F<00-99>
Cross-fade sequence including 21 preset colours.
SP : Sequence speed.
F : Strobe speed
SOUND
SENS 01
SOUND
SENS<00-31>
Music-sensitive sequence including 21 preset colours.
SENS : Adjusts the microphone sensitivity.
IR. REMOTE
ON
IR.REMOTE
<OFF-ON> Activates or deactivates the infrared remote control.
DIMMER
RESP_01
DIMMER
<RESP_01-RESP_02>
Allows you to choose a dimming mode
01 : On / 02 : Halogen
Calibrate
Password
Red <000-255>
Green <000-255>
Blue <000-255>
White <000-255>
Allows you to calibrate the whole colour spectrum.
You will be required to enter a password in order to prevent
unwanted actions: 050.

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7 - Infrared remote control
Buttons Actions Description
BLACKOUT Turns the projector on/off
SELECT PROG
S PR Allows you to select built-in programs
Allows you to select, in that order, step sequencing of the
21 colours, cross-fade sequencing of the 21 colours and the
sequence including the 4 basic colours.
FLASH
FL Adjusts the strobe speed Use the - and + buttons to modify the speed
SPEED
SP Adjusts the speed of built-in programs Use the - and + buttons to modify the speed
DMX MODE
DActivates DMX mode
SOUND ACTIVE
SA Activates music-sensitive mode Use the - and + buttons to modify the speed
SET ADDR
SAllows you to set a DMX address
Use the 0 to 9 buttons.
E.g. to set address 245 :
-Press S: LED lights red
-Press 2: LED lights green
-Press 4: LED lights blue
-Press 5: LED lights white and flashes to confirm the
modification.
DIMMING
R - G - B - A/W
Allows you to manually configure the level of
each colour Use the - and + buttons to modify the speed

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Your PIN15QC features 4 preset DMX modes:
The following chart indicates the DMX values of each channel.
8 - DMX Channels and functions
Modes / Channels DMX Values Function and effect
1 CH 7CH 4CH 12CH
111
Red
000 - 255 000 : Black out - 255 : red 100%
222
Green
000 - 255 000 : Black out - 255 : green 100%
333
Blue
000 - 255 000 : Black out - 255 : blue100%
444
White
000 - 255 000 : Black out - 255 : white 100%
55
Shutter and Strobe
000 - 031 LEDs OFF
032 - 063 No function, LEDs ON
064 - 095 Slow to fast strobe
096 - 127 No function, LEDs ON
128 - 159 Slow to fast pulse effect
160 - 191 No function, LEDs ON
192 - 223 Slow to fast random strobe
224 - 255 No function, LEDs ON
66
Dimmer
000 - 255 Intensity from 0 - 100%
7
Colour macros
000 - 007 No function
008 - 039 Red to Yellow sequence
040 - 071 Yellow to green sequence
072 - 103 Green to Cyan sequence
104 - 135 Cyan to Blue sequence
136 - 167 Blue to Magenta sequence
168 - 199 Magenta to Red sequence
200 - 231 Red to White sequence
232 - 255 Slow to fast Rainbow sequence
8
Preset colours and sequences
000-004 No function
005-009 White 2700°K
010-014 White 3200°K
015-019 White 4300°K
020-024 White 5600°K
025-029 White 6500°K
030-034 White 8000°K
035-039 Yellow
040-044 Magenta
045-049 Cyan
050-054 Salmon
055-059 Turquoise
060-064 Light green

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8
(suite)
065-069 Metal blue
070-074 Orange
075-079 Straw
080-084 Light lavender
085-089 Pink
090-094 Green
095-099 Red
100-104 Blue
105-109 White
110-114 Rainbow Effect 1
115-119 Rainbow Effect 2
120-124 Rainbow Effect 3
125-129 Rainbow Effect 4
130-134 Rainbow Effect 5
135-139 Rainbow Effect 6
140-144 Rainbow Effect 7
145-149 Rainbow Effect 8
150-154 Rainbow Effect 9
155-159 Rainbow Effect 10
160-164 Rainbow Effect 11
165-169 Rainbow Effect 12
170-174 Rainbow Effect 13
175-179 Rainbow Effect 14
180-184 Rainbow Effect 15
185-189 Rainbow Effect 16
190-194 Rainbow Effect 17
195-199 Rainbow Effect 18
200-255 Rainbow Effect 19
9
Preset colours dimmer
000 - 255 Intensity from 0 - 100% : Valid for DMX values between 000 and 109 of channel 8
aforementioned (preset colours)
10
Programs speed
000 - 255 From slow to fast: Valid for DMX values between 110 and 255 of channel 8
aforementioned (Rainbow effects 1 to 19)
11
Cross-fade speed
000 - 255 From slow to fast: Valid for DMX values between 110 and 255 of channel 8
aforementioned (Rainbow effects 1 to 19)
712
Optionsand built-in programs
097 - 099 No function
100 - 119 Built-in program 1 - Scenes from 1 to 8
120 - 139 Built-in program 2 - Scenes from 9 to 16
140 - 159 Built-in program 3 - Scenes from 17 to 24
160 - 179 Built-in program 4 - Scenes from 25 to 32
180 - 199 Built-in program 5 - Scenes from 33 to 40
200 - 219 Built-in program 6 - Scenes from 41 to 48
220 - 239 Built-in program 7 - Scenes from 49 to 56
240 - 255 Music-sensitive mode - Program 1 scenes

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Preset colours and sequences
000-004 No function
005-009 White 2700°K
010-014 White 3200°K
015-019 White 4300°K
020-024 White 5600°K
025-029 White 6500°K
030-034 White 8000°K
035-039 Yellow
040-044 Magenta
045-049 Cyan
050-054 Salmon
055-059 Turquoise
060-064 Light green
065-069 Metal blue
070-074 Orange
075-079 Straw
080-084 Light lavender
085-089 Pink
090-094 Green
095-099 Red
100-104 Blue
105-109 White
110-114 Rainbow Effect 1
115-119 Rainbow Effect 2
120-124 Rainbow Effect 3
125-129 Rainbow Effect 4
130-134 Rainbow Effect 5
135-139 Rainbow Effect 6
140-144 Rainbow Effect 7
145-149 Rainbow Effect 8
150-154 Rainbow Effect 9
155-159 Rainbow Effect 10
160-164 Rainbow Effect 11
165-169 Rainbow Effect 12
170-174 Rainbow Effect 13
175-179 Rainbow Effect 14
180-184 Rainbow Effect 15
185-189 Rainbow Effect 16
190-194 Rainbow Effect 17
195-199 Rainbow Effect 18
200-224 Rainbow Effect 19
225-255 Music-sensitive mode - Program 1 scenes

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