Contest HEXABEAM User manual

32W RGBW LED LIGHTING EFFECT WITH 6 MIRRORS
USER GUIDE
10364- Version 1 / 07-2015

HEXABEAM - 32W RGBW LED Lighting effect with 6 mirrors
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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 thoroughly 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 instructions could result in
fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to this product or other property.
Instructions and recommendations
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 .
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.
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
This product is equipped with Class 2 LEDs.
Please avoid looking directly at the beam as it may cause
severe eye injuries.
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.

HEXABEAM - 32W RGBW LED Lighting effect with 6 mirrors
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2 - Technical specifications
Light source
› 1 x 32W RGBW LED - 30 000 hours (expected)
› Low power consumption, low temperature, can be operated non-stop for many hours
Control
› Standard DMX-512
› 1 or 4 DMX channels
› Simplified control (EASY-2 compatible)
› Music-sensitive show via the internal microphone
› Simplified control of several units in Master/Slave mode
› Drop-down display to assign and select the different modes
Additional characteristics
› Power consumption: 43 W maximum
› Power supply: 100/230V, AC- 50/60Hz
› Dimensions: 350 x 352 x 203 mm
› Net weight: 4.6 kg
Package contents:
The package must contain the following articles:
› The projector
› The user guide
› A 2-pole+earth IEC power cord
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203
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4 - Internal menu
MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER
DMX Address
DMX address selection
Press ENTER and select the adress with UP and DOWN Saves changes
DMX Modes
1channel: Colours and shows selection Press ENTER,
mode selection with UP and
DOWN.
Saves changes
4channels : Colours selection / Rotation / Strobe / Dimmer
Slave modes
Allows you to determine the reactions of your device in slave mode.
- Slave 1: Mimics exactly the Master units movements.
- Slave 2: Mimics but reverses the Master units movements.
Saves changes
Music-sensitive mode
Activate or deactive the music-sensitive mode
Press ENTER and select On or Off with UP and DOWN. Saves changes
Microphone sensitivity
Allows you to adjust the microphone sensitivity for music-sensitive modes.
000 indicates the microphone is deactivated. Saves changes
Black-out mode
Activates or deactivates the Black-out mode.
Yes means the black-out mode will be activated upon initialisation of your device.
No means the projector will automatically launch shows upon initialisation.
Press ENTER and select No or Yes with UP and DOWN.
Saves changes
4.1 - Menus and functions
Your projector will perform a position initialisation of its motors upon activation.
Once the initialisation has been completed, press ENTER to access the menu.
You will find below a description of the menu tree.

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MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER
Display reversal
Allows you to reverse the display and adapt it to the current position of your projector. Saves changes
Performs an automatic test on each function. Launches the
test
Displays the internal temperature of your projector. No action
Displays the total running hours of your projector since its first activation. No action
Displays the current version of the internal software. No action
4.1 - Menus and functions (continuation and end)
5.1 - 1-channel mode
5 - DMX Channels and their functions
Your projector will enter DMX mode as soon as a DMX signal is detected via the DMX input.
Channels Values Action
1
000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 104 Slow to fast show in Master mode
105 - 106 Red and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
107 - 115 Green and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
116 - 125 Blue and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
126 - 135 White and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
136 - 145 Red and Green and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
146 - 155 Red and Blue and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
156 - 165 Red and White and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
166 - 175 Green and Blue and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
176 - 185 Green and White and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
186 - 195 Blue and White and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
196 - 205 Red, Green and Blue and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
206 - 215 Red, Green and White and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
216 - 225 Red, Blue and White and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
226 - 235 Green, Blue and White and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
236 - 245 Red, Green, Blue and White and rotation in Music-sensitive mode
246 - 255 Show in Master and Music-sensitive mode

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Channels Values Action
1
Colours
000 - 015 Red
016 - 031 Green
032 - 047 Blue
048 - 063 White
064 - 079 Red and Green
080 - 095 Red and Blue
096 - 111 Red and White
112 - 127 Green and Blue
128 - 143 Green and White
144 - 159 Blue and White
160 - 175 Red, Green and Blue
176 - 191 Red, Green and White
192 - 207 Red, Blue and White
208 - 223 Red, Green and Blue
224 - 239 Red, Green, Blue and White
240 - 255 Colour macro without rotation
2
Rotation
000 - 009 No function
010 - 120 Clockwise, fast to slow rotation
121 - 134 No rotation
135 - 245 Counterclockwise, slow to fast rotation
246 - 249 No rotation
250 - 255 Preset rotation in Music-sensitive mode
3
Strobe
000 - 015 Open
016 - 131 Slow to fast strobe
132 -139 Open
140 - 181 Standard pulse effect: slow opening and quick closing
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed pulse effect: quick closing and slow opening
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
4
Dimmer
000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer from 0 - 100%
5.2 - 4-channel mode

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7 - Using the EASY-2 remote control (optional)
6 - DMX cabling and addressing for each mode
Button Action
STAND - BY Black-out
FONCTION
For each pressure and while holding down:
1: Synchronised strobe
2: Asynchronous strobe
3: Music-sensitive strobe
For each pressure (1 to 8):
Rotation speed settings
MODE Strobe
(LED OFF)
Show
(LED ON)
The EASY-2 remote control is straightforward and easy to install. It is able to control several units
synchronised 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.
DMX Console
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
DMX Mode Unit 1 address Unit é address Unit 3 address Unit 4 address
1-channel 1234
4-channel 15913

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