Contest IPFLOOD5X15QC User manual

USER GUIDE
10263 - Version 1 / 01-2015
5X15W QUADRICOLOR LEDS BATTERY OPERATED WIRELESS OUTDOOR PROJECTOR

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This symbol signals an important
safety precaution. The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product dete-
rioration.
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 clea-
ning operations must thoroughly follow our safety
instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical com-
ponents. Do not undertake any maintenance opera-
tion when it is switched on as it may result in electric
shock.
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.
Risk of electric shock
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.
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.
1 - Safety information
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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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.
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..

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• Optical
- 5x15W quadricolor LEDs (50,000 hours)
- Light output 5810 lux at 3 m
- Beamwidth: 17° to 43° with the Frost filter
- Removable Frost filter
• Materials
- Die-cast aluminium housing with black gloss finish
- Safety glass
- Tightness level : 65 (fully protected against dust and water projections)
• Functions
- Built-in command system with a drop-down menu to select the different modes :
- Manual, Automatic, DMX (4, 6, 8 or 11 channels)
- 8 Built-in programs accessible via the DMX
- 10 user programs accessible via the menu
- Wireless DMX transmitter / receiver 2.4 GHz included
• Technical specifications
- DMX inputs and outputs
- Power cord with 4-pin IP connector
- DMX IN/OUT cables with 3-pin IP connectors
- Power supply : DC 22,2 - 26,2V - 70W with an optional external power unit
- Dimensions : (L x W x H) : 370 x 178 x 110 mm
- Weight : 6.8 kg
• Optional accessories:
- External power units : IPFLOOD-POW (10287)
- Charging flight case for 6 IPFLOOD-5x15QC : FLYIPFLOOD-S1 (10264)
- DMX wireless transmitter/Receiver: WDMX-ERIP (10301)
2 - Technical specifications
3 - Package contents
The package must contain :
-The moving head
- A Frost filter
-The user guide
-A male XLR / DMX IP IN cable
-A DMX IP / DMX IP OUT cable
-A Quick-Lock fastening system
-A safety cable

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4 - Description
1 - LEDs
2 - Display
3 - MENU/ESC button
Enters/leaves menus.
Allows you to browse through menus and
change values.
4 - UP button : Allows you to browse through
menus and change values.
5 - DOWN button : Allows you to browse
through menus and change values.
6 - ENTER button: Selects functions and
saves changes.
7 - LED battery charging indicator
8 - DMX signal indicator
9 - Power button
10 - Power input socket
This socket should ONLY be used with the
optional IPFLOOD-POW power supply unit.
11 - DMX input
12 - DMX output
13 - Wireless DMX antenna
14 - Transport handle
15 - Charge connectors
These connectors are used to charge the unit
within the optional FLYIPFLOOD-S1 flightcase.
16 - Charge activation button
This connector is hold down and activates the
charging system when the IPFLOOD-5x15QC is
within the optional FLYIPFLOOD-S1.
17 - Decompression valve
The internal pressure may vary depending on
temperature fluctuations when the product is
being used or inactive. This valve allows the
air circulation while guaranteeing no liquid can
come inside the projector.
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The IPFLOOD5x15QC can be ground operated or fixated on structures, in any kind of position.
The following example illustrates how to install.
1- Attach Omega holders or hook clamps to the Quick-Lock systems.
2- Position your Omega - Quick-Lock systems on top of the drilled holes located below the IPFLOOD5x15QC.
3- Rotate the Quick-Lock wing nuts a quarter turn and use a safety cable to secure the projector.
5 - Installing Quick-Lock fastening systems
Note : The current legislation requires a
double holding system for any device used in
public places .This system must bear at least
10 times the weight of the device. This means
the IPFLOOD5x15QC safety cable must be able to bear
approximately 70 Kg.
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6 - DMX cabling and addressing
1
2
R
3
120 Ω1/4W
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.
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.
6.1 - DMX cabling
Address 1 Address 5 Address 9
6.2 - Addressing 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.
IPFLOOD5x15QC uses 4, 6, 8 or 11 channels.
You must skip 4, 6, 8 or 11 channels betweeb each address you assign. In the following example, the
projector is in 4-channel mode :
The address of the first unit is 1, the second unit is5 (1+4), the third unit is 9 (5+4) and so on.
Note : Once switched on, the projector automatically detects any incoming DMX signal and the
display indicates 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.
DMX line termination
Remote control

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6.2 - Using the wireless DMX system
1 - Using the wireless DMX system requires :
1 - A DMX controller
2 - A compatible wireless transmitter such as the Contest® WDMX-ERIP
3 - The IPFLOOD5x15QC projector equipped with the wireless DMX receiver
2 - The DMX signal indicator (page 6, number 8)
1 - Red/green rapid flashing : connecting to a DMX transmitter.
2 - Red/green slow flashing : connected to a wireless DMX transmitter but no DMX information is being
received.
3 - Lit in green : Connected to a wireless DMX transmitter and receiving DMX information.
4 - Lit in red : Not connected to a wireless DMX transmitter.
3 - Menu
You will need to change a few parameters in this menu in order to switch from a wired DMX command
system to a wireless DMX system.
(Wireless DMX mode activated)
1 - If the projector is switched on but not connected to a wireless DMX transmitter, it will automatically
search either a wired or wireless DMX signal. In such a case, the projector can be controlled by a
regular (wired) DMX controller or a wireless DMX transmitter.
2 - If the projector is switched off but connected to a wired DMX controller, it will still be able to connect
to a wireless DMX transmitter but will only answer to wired DMX controllers once turned on. The wired
connection overrides the wireless connection.
(Wireless DMX mode deactivated)
When the wireless DMX mode is deactivated the unit cannot be connected to a wireless DMX transmitter.
(DMX signal management via XLR output)
When this mode is activated, the incoming wireless DMX signal is directed toward the DMX XLR output. This
allows you to add several other non-wirelesss projectors to the DMX network.
(Wireless DMX module reset)
Allows you to reset the DMX address of your unit.
4- Setting up a wireless DMX connection
1 - Connect the DMX controller to the wireless DMX transmitter.
2 - To create a connection to the wireless DMX transmitter :
a - Make sure the DMX signal indicator is lit in red
b - Press and hold the configuration button of the wireless transmitter for at least 3 seconds. The
indicators of the projector and the wireless transmitter then start rapidly flashing in red and green,
this is the standard peering procedure.
c - Once connected, the projector will preserve its wireless DMX identity and will automatically
reconnect each time it is switched on.

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7 - Dashboard
The IPFLOOD5x15QC 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 and navigation keys to change values.
Press ENTER to save changes.
Press MODE /ESC again to leave a submenu.
Note :
• Shaded values are the default values.
5- Cancelling the peering with a wireless DMX transmitter.
1 - For a single projector :
a - Enter the menu and select : Personal >> WDMX >> ClrWDMX
The DMX signal indicator then lits in red.
2 - For each projector connected to the wireless DMX transmitter :
a - Press and hold the transmitter Function button
b - The DMX signal indicators of all the projectors then lits in red.
This menu allows you to change the initial DMX address, visualise the channels DMX values and select an operating mode.
Submenus Values Description
Assigns a DMX address between 001 and 501.
The moving head automatically activates the DMX
mode once the DMX address has been configured.
Allows you to visualise the DMX value of each
channel.
Allows you to determine how the projector will
react when the slave mode is activated. When
many devices are required, you can create several
groups (1,2 or 3).
Using the master/slave mode allows you to send
different programs to each group.
Once the Automatic mode is activated, the
projector can operate by itself or as a Master unit.
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Submenus Values Description
Current running time since the unit was last switched on.
Overall running time since the very first time the device
was switched on.
Running time since the last running time reset.
Password allowing you to reset the Last Run Time.
The password is: 038
Allows you to reset the Last Run Time.
Temperature of the projector head (°C or Fahrenheit
depending on the option chosen in the Personal >> Temp
C/F menu).
Battery charge level (%).
Current version of the internal software.
7.2 Menu
This menu allows you to visualise the moving head running time, its temperature, and the current version of the internal
software.

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This menu allows you to configure the projector reactions, adjust the ventilation, customise the display and reset all
functions to factory settings.
7.3 Menu
Submenus Lower-level
menus Values Description
Activates addressing via a DMX controller.
Configure the projector reactions in case of DMX signal
interruptions :
• Close Shutter : The projector blacks-out
• Hold : The projector holds onto the last information received
• Auto Program: The projector activates the Auto mode via built-in
programs
Timer after which the display shuts off when it remains inactive.
This timer goes from 2 to 59 minutes. When OFF, the display will
never shut off.
Locks the keyboard when it remains inactive for more than 15
seconds.
They keyboard can be unlocked by holding the menu button for
more than 3 seconds.
Allows you to choose which unit of temperature will be displayed.
Configures the initial state of the projector :
• ON : Once switched on, the projector will start with the last colour used via the
ManCntrl menu before being switched off, if there is no DMX signal. If there is a DMX
signal, the projector will react to it.
• OFF : the projector will start with the last colour used.
Configures the wireless receiving module :
• WDMXOff : Deactivates the wireless DMX function
• ActWDMX : Activates the wireless DMX function
• AcDaOut :When this mode is activated, the incoming wireless DMX signal is directed
toward the DMX XLR output. This allows you to add several other non-wirelesss projectors
to the DMX network.
• ClrWDMX : Resets the wireless receiving module: use this function when you modified
the DMX address and want to synchronised again the emitter with the receiver.
Resets to factory settings.
This function can be unlocked with the following password : 011.

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7.5 Menu
7.6 Menu
Submenus Values Description
4-channel mode: Red, Green, Blue and White
6-channel mode: Red, Green, Blue, White, Dimmer and
Strobe
8-channel mode: Red, Green, Blue, White, Dimmer, Strobe,
Colour macros and temperature adjustment
12-channel mode: Red, Green, Blue, White, Dimmer,
Strobe, Colour macros and temperature adjustment, built-in
programs, White balance authorisation and White balance
Submenus Values Description
Each mode has its own Dimmer rise and fall time.
Please refer to paragraph 7.8 for more details
about these different modes.
Allows you to choose the number of DMX channels
Allows you to configure the Dimmer function.
Allows you to manually control each function.
7.4 Menu
Submenus Values Description
Red level settings from 000 - 255
Blue level settings from 000 - 255
And so on.

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Submenus Lower-level
menus Values Description
Allows you to assign one of the 10 built-in programs to each Auto Pro
Part X (1-3)
Allows you to select the scenes assigned to each program.
Press ENTER to assign one of the available scenes to each step
(SCXXSCXXX).
A single scene can be assigned to different steps.
Assign the =End scene to the last step of the program to set the end
of the program.
Use the Pro Test submenu to visualise the scenes assigned to the
program you are currently editing.
This submenu allows you to edit one of the 250 scenes.
Select a scene and press ENTER.
Sélect each function (R, G, B...etc) and press ENTER, then assign a
value included between 000 and 255 to each function.
Then indicate the scene duration (in seconds) and the fade out
duration.
The input By Out function allows you to receive a scene sent by a DMX
controller.
This submenu allows you to automatically record a scene sent by a
DMX controller.
You can store up to 250 scenes.
Indicate the number of scenes you want to save, precising the opening
and ending scenes.
The opening scene selection uses the left and right arrow buttons.
The ending scene selection uses the up and down arrow buttons.
Press ENTER. The projector now awaits incoming scenes from the
DMX controller.
This menu allows you to select the programs assigned to each of the 3 program groups, edit the 10 built-in programs and
edit the 250 scenes forming these programs.
The IPFLOOD-5x15QC can be assigned to 3 different slave groups (via the Slave mode function in the Function menu).
The designated Master unit sends programs containing slave groups information.
Programs are sent in a loop as follows:
Slave units receive every program but only reacts to those assigned to their group.
A unit assigned to the Slave 2 group will only react to the Auto Pro Part 2 program.
7.7 Menu
Auto Prog
Part 1
Auto Prog
Part 2
Auto Prog
Part 3
Auto Prog
Part 1
Auto Prog
Part 2
Auto Prog
Part 3

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7.8 Dimmer modes
100%
50%
10%
0
0
Rise
time
Fall
time
t (ms)
Dimmer modes
From 0 to 255 with a 0 second fading time From 0 to 255 with a 1 second fading time
Rise time
(in milliseconds)
Fall time
(in milliseconds)
Rise time
(in milliseconds)
Fall time
(in milliseconds)
Standard 0 0 0 0
Scene 780 1100 1540 1660
Television 1180 1520 1660 1940
Architectural 1380 1730 2040 2120
Theatre 1580 1940 2230 2280

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MODES Values Functions
4 Ch 6 Ch 8 Ch 11 Ch
1111000 - 255 Red : From 0 - 100%
2222000 - 255 Green : From 0 - 100%
3333000 - 255 Blue : From 0 - 100%
4444000 - 255 White : From 0 - 100%
555
Main dimmer or built-in programs speed
000 - 255 Intensity from 0 to 100% or speed from slow to fast
666
Strobe
000 - 031 LEDs off
032 - 063 LEDs on
064 - 095 Slow to fast strobe effect
096 - 127 No function - LEDs on
128 - 159 Pulse effect
160 - 191 No function - LEDs on
192 - 223
Slow to fast random strobe effect
224 - 255 No function - LEDs on
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Colour macros
000 - 007 No function
008 - 014 Colour macro 1
015 - 021 Colour macro 2
022 - 028 Colour macro 3
029 - 035 Colour macro 4
036 - 042 Colour macro 5
043 - 049 Colour macro 6
050 - 056 Colour macro 7
057 - 063 Colour macro 8
064 - 070 Colour macro 9
071 - 077 Colour macro 10
078 - 084 Colour macro 11
085 - 091 Colour macro 12
092 - 098 Colour macro 13
099 - 105 Colour macro 14
106 - 112 Colour macro 15
113 - 119 Colour macro 16
120 - 126 Colour macro 17
127 - 133 Colour macro 18
134 - 140 Colour macro 19
141 - 147 Colour macro 20
148 - 154 Colour macro 21
155 - 161 Colour macro 22
162 - 168 Colour macro 23
169 - 175 Colour macro 24
176 - 182 Colour macro 25
183 - 189 Colour macro 26
8 - Modes and DMX values

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MODES
Values Functions
4 Ch 5 Ch 11 Ch 12 Ch
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190 - 196 Colour macro 27
197 - 203 Colour macro 28
204 - 210 Colour macro 29
211 - 217 Colour macro 30
218 - 224 Colour macro 31
225 - 255 Colour macro 32
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Colour temperature
000 - 007 No function
008 - 124 2700°K
125 - 255 7200°K
9
Built-in programs
000 - 007 No function
008 - 038 Built-in program 1
039 - 062 Built-in program 2
063 - 093 Built-in program 3
094 - 124 Built-in program 4
125 - 155 Built-in program 5
156 - 186 Built-in program 6
187 - 217 Built-in program 7
218 - 255 Built-in program 8
10
White balance saving
000 - 007 No function
008 - 255 Activation of the white balance saving function
11
White balance
000 - 007 No function
008 - 124 White balance editing
125 - 255 White balance saving

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11 - Dimensions
10 - Photometric datas
251
87
186
263
177,4
288
290
101
180
246
82
Distance (m)
Diameter (m) (17°)
Diameter (m) (43°)
17° 43°
23 4
Ø 0,61 Ø 0,91 Ø 1,22
Ø 1,57 Ø 2,35 Ø 3,14
Opening = 17°/43°
Intensity (lux)(17°) 12960 5810 3253
Intensity (lux)(43°) 2572 1140 637

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12 - Notes

Because CONTEST®takes the utmost care in its products to make sure you only get the best possible quality, our products are
subjects to modifications without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the products physical configuration might differ
from the illustrations.
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