Contest SWELL-6x10WH User manual

USER GUIDE
10260 - 1 January 2015 version
6X10W WHITE LEDS
MULTI-BEAM
ROTATING BAR

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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.
Risk of electrocution
To prevent the hazard of electric shocks, do not use
extension cords, multi-socket or any other connection
system without making sure metal parts completely are
out of reach.
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.
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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2 - Technical specifications
Light sources
› 6x10W Dazzling white LEDs - 50 000 hours (expected)
› 6° aperture angle (individual lenses)
› Low temperature, low power consumption, can be operated
non-stop for many hours
Effects
› Adjustable strobe
› Adjustable flash effect
› Adjustable electronic dimmer from 0 - 100%
Control
› Standard DMX-512
› 1- 13 DMX channels
› Simplified settings (Compatible EASY-2)
› Built-in music-sensitive program via the internal microphone
› Simplified control of several projectors simultaneously
› LCD drop-down menu to choose and assign the different modes
Movements
› Bar rotation on a 240° angle
Package contents :
The package must include the following articles:
› The projector
› The user guide
› 1x2-pole + earth IEC power cord
Additional characteristics
› Holding brackets with Omega holders
› Power consumption: 64.5W max.
› Power supply : 100/230V - 50/60Hz, AC
› Dimensions : 843 x 170 x 84 mm
› Net weight : 4.9 Kg
Dimensions

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3 - Rear panel description
1Power input
Allows you to connect the projector to an electrical outlet.
Please make sure the voltage is in adequation with the product
indications.
2DMX input
3-pin female XLR plug hardwired as follows :
- Mass: 1
- Negative signal: 2
- Positive signal: 3
3Indicator LEDs
These 4 LEDs indicate the device status.
LED Indication
DMX Is ON when the DMX mode is activated
MASTER is ON when the Master mode is activated
SLAVE is ON when the Slave mode is activated
SOUND Flashes when the Sound-sensitive mode is
activated
4Menu settings
MENU
Press MENU to access and select the functions.
ENTER
Press ENTER to access a sub-menu and or save changes
selected via the UP and DOWN buttons.
UP and DOWN
Press UP or DOWN to increase/decrease the adjustable values
or browse the sub-menus.
5Display
This intuitive display allows you to configure your projector.
Please refer to the next paragraphs for more details about
the projector configuration. The display backlight can be
deactivated via the Back Light command menu.
6Microphone
The microphone is used for the music-sensitive modes.
7Stereo Jack 6.35 input
This input allows you to plug in the EASY-2 optional remote
control.
Only the EASY-2 remote control should use this input, as
plugging other devices may result in severe damages to the
internal electrics.
8DMX output
3-pin male XLR plug hardwired as follows :
- Mass: 1
- Negative signal: 2
- Positive signal: 3
9Power output sock
Allows you to link two projectors together via a Male/Female IEC
cord. You can daisy chain up to 8 projectors.
3
4
1 2 6 7 8 9
5

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4 - Internal menu
MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER
DMX address selection
Press ENTER and select the adress with UP and DOWN
Saves
changes
1channel : Select the pre-programmed sequences: 1 - 12 Press ENTER, mode
selection with UP
and DOWN.
Press MENU for more
than 3 seconds to
activate the DMX
mode.
Saves
changes
7channels : TILT, TILT macros, TILT macros speed, Main dimmer,
Strobe, LED macros and LED macros speed
9channels : Tilt, Main dimmer, Strobe, Individual LED dimmers
13 channels : TILT, TILT macros, TILT macros speed, Main dimmer,
Strobe, Individual LED dimmers, LED macros and LED macros
speed
Shows are music-sensitive.
Please make sure the music-sensitive mode is activated (menu Sound State).
Show 0 starts a 1 - 12 show sequencing.
Saves
changes
Modes Master, Slave1 and Slave 2 selection.
Press ENTER and use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a mode.
The Slave 2 mode reverses the PAN and TILT movements, and the sequences order in
relation to the master projector.
Saves
changes
Modify the TILT movements maximum amplitude (in degrees). Saves
changes
Activates or deactivates the music-sensitive mode.
Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons.
Saves
changes
Activates or deactivates the Black out mode.
Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons.
Saves
changes
Activates or deactivates the display backlight.
Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons.
When Off, the display automatically turns off after a 30-second inactivity period.
Saves
changes
Activates the TILT movement reversion when the Slave mode is activated, or in DMX
mode.
Press ENTER and select Normal or Inverse with UP and DOWN.
Saves
changes
Once turned on, the moving head will start a position initialisation for each motor. At this stage, the display indicates . Once the initilisation is
over, the display will indicate , you will then be able to access the menu using the MENU or ENTER buttons. If the menu remains inactive for 30
seconds, the display will indicate and locks. To access the menu again, press ENTER.

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MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER
Reverses the sequence movements. When No is selected, the sequences are executed
from right to left, when Yes is selected, they are executed from left to right.
Press ENTER and select Yes or No with UP and DOWN.
Saves
changes
Tests each function. Lance le test
Displays the total operating hours since the product was switched on for the first time. No action
Displays the current software versions. No action
Resets the device Resets
4.2 - TILT macros and movement limitations
In order to avoid lighting effects over untargeted areas (such as ceilings, room angles, etc.) each macro has its own TILT range.
Macro 1
-30° 30°
0° 0°
Macro 2
-45° 45°
0°
Macro 3
-60° 70°
0°
Macro 4
-80°
100°
0°
Macro 5
120°-120°
0°
Macro 6
90°
0°
Macro 7
-90°

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5.1 - 1-channel mode
5 - The various DMX modes
5.2 - 7-channel mode
Channels Values Action
1000 - 255 TILT movement: -120° - 120°
2
TILT macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 043 Macro 1 : -30° ~ 30°
044 - 079 Macro 2 : - 45° ~ 45°
080 - 115 Macro 3 : -60° ~ 70°
116 - 151 Macro 4 : -80° ~ 100°
152 - 187 Macro 5 : -120° ~ 120°
188 - 223 Macro 6 : 0° ~ 90°
224 - 255 Macro 7 : -90° ~ 0°
3
TILT macros speed
000 - 007 No action
008 - 247 TILT macros speed from slow to fast
248 - 255 Music-sensitive TILT macros
4
Main dimmer
000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer: 0% - 100%
5
Strobe
000 - 015 Open
016 - 131 Stroboscope at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed Pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
Channel DMX values Action
1
000 - 007 Black-out
008 - 015 Show 0 - automatic 1-12 show sequence
016 - 033 Show 1 music-sensitive
034 - 051 Show 2 music-sensitive
052 - 069 Show 3 music-sensitive
070 - 087 Show 4 music-sensitive
088 - 105 Show 5 music-sensitive
106 - 123 Show 6 music-sensitive
124 - 141 Show 7 music-sensitive
142 - 159 Show 8 music-sensitive
160 - 177 Show 9 music-sensitive
178 - 195 Show 10 music-sensitive
196 - 213 Show 11 music-sensitive
214 - 231 Show 12 music-sensitive
232 - 255 Show 0 : Music-sensitive 1-12 show sequence

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5.3 - 9-channel mode
Channels Values Action
1000 - 255 TILT movement: -120° à 120°
2
Main dimmer
000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
3
Strobe
000 - 015 Black-out
016 - 131 Stroboscope at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed Pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
4000 - 255 LED 1 Dimmer : 0 - 100%
5000 - 255 LED 2 Dimmer : 0 - 100%
6000 - 255 LED 3 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
7000 - 255 LED 4 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
8000 - 255 LED 5 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
9000 - 255 LED 6 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
Channels Values Action
6
LED macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 043 LED 1 macro
044 - 079 LED 2 macro
080 - 115 LED 3 macro
116 - 151 LED 4 macro
152 - 187 LED 5 macro
188 - 223 LED 6 macro
224 - 255 Full On
7
LED macros speed
000 - 007 No action
008 - 247 LED macros speed from slow to fast
248 - 255 Full power

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5.4 - 13-channel mode
Channels Values Action
1000 - 255 TILT movement: -120° - 120°
2
TILT macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 043 Macro 1 : -30° ~ 30°
044 - 079 Macro 2 : - 45° ~ 45°
080 - 115 Macro 3 : -60° ~ 70°
116 - 151 Macro 4 : -80° ~ 100°
152 - 187 Macro 5 : -120° ~ 120°
188 - 223 Macro 6 : 0° ~ 90°
224 - 255 Macro 7 : -90° ~ 0°
3
TILT macros speed
000 - 007 No action
008 - 247 TILT macros speed from slow to fast
248 - 255 Music-sensitive TILT macros
4
Main dimmer
000 - 007 Black-Out
008 - 255 Dimmer: 0% - 100%
5
Strobe
000 - 015 Black-out
016 - 131 Stroboscope at increasing speed
132 - 139 Open
140 - 181 Pulse effect
182 - 189 Open
190 - 231 Reversed Pulse effect
232 - 239 Open
240 - 247 Random strobe
248 - 255 Open
6000 - 255 LED 1 Dimmer : 0 - 100%
7000 - 255 LED 2 Dimmer : 0 - 100%
8000 - 255 LED 3 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
9000 - 255 LED 4 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
10 000 - 255 LED 5 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
11 000 - 255 LED 6 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
12
LED macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 043 LED 1 macro
044 - 079 LED 2 macro
080 - 115 LED 3 macro
116 - 151 LED 4 macro
152 - 187 LED 5 macro
188 - 223 LED 6 macro
224 - 255 Full On
13
LED macros speed
000 - 007 No action
008 - 247 TILT macros speed from slow to fast
248 - 255 Full power

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7 - How to use the EASY-2 remote control (optional)
The EASY-2 remote control is straightforward and easy to install. It is able to control several
synchronised units 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.
6 - DMX cabling and addressing for each mode
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
DMX mode Unit 1 address Unit 2 address Unit 3 address Unit 4 address
1 channel 1234
7 channels 1 7 15 22
9 channels 1 101928
13 channels 1 142740
Button Action
STAND - BY Black-out
FUNCTION
For each push :
1: Music-sensitive strobe
2: Automatic strobe
Show selection: 0 - 14
MODE Music-sensitive show (LED
OFF) Show (LED ON)

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