Lanta Aurora 1000 User guide

Owner Handbook
Aurora 1000™
1000mm Outdoor Bar

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About Lanta Lighting™
Based in the UK, Lanta are committed to providing high quality products at cost-effective
prices to the professional lighting market. Since the first product was launched in 2006,
Lanta has established a reputation for reliability, common sense design and customer
support that has become the envy of others.
The Lanta Lighting range includes:-
Professional Lighting
Focussing on the use of LED technology, Lanta offer distinctive lighting effects for install
and mobile applications. From washes to floods, spots to projectors, LED technology now
outperforms traditional lights while at the same time requiring significantly lower power
and generating far less unwanted heat.
Performance Lasers
Recent advances have reduced the costs of Lasers, made them more portable and
brought improved performance and reliability. With step and animation lasers in multi
and single colour formats for mobile DJs and static installs, Lanta promise Lasers that
won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
Atmospheric Effects
When you need special atmospherics effects, Lanta have everything from bubble
machines to fake flame, hazers and foggers. There’s also a range of fluids and
consumables specially designed to get the best from the range.
Control Gear
Lightweight and portable, Lanta Control Gear is robust enough to survive life on the road
and smart enough to control DMX kit whatever the venue.
Visit us at www.lantalighting.com for more details.

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Getting to know your Lanta Product
The Lanta Aurora 1000™ is an outdoor aluminium housed LED bar featuring twenty four
tri-colour LEDs that can produce red, green and blue within the same individual LED. It has
a built in flash facility. Features can be DMX controlled from standard desks.
LEDs 24 tri-colour 3w LEDS
DMX Control 3 or 5 Channel
Control Connections 3 Pin Female XLR trailing socket, 3 Pin Male XLR trailing socket
Weatherprooding IP65 rated
Power Requirement 240 Volt AC 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 80 Watts
Dimensions W x D x H 1000mm x 76mm x 75mm
Weight 3.8Kg
Rear Panel
A B

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Operating Modes
Five distinct operating modes are supported by the unit. To select, use the “A” button to
enter the menu. The “B” button steps through specific settings for each operating mode.
1- In-built Program Mode
One of the 7 in-built Effects is run. In this mode the LED Display will show values from
“P.01” to “P.07”. To enter this mode, hold the “A” button for approximately three seconds to
display“P.01”. Effects are;
LED Display Shows Effect
P.01 Static Colour
P.02 Colour Change
P.03 Jumping Colours
P.04 Dreaming Colours
P.05 Red Fade
P.06 Green Fade
P.07 Blue Fade
Static Colours (P.01 Only)
In this sub-mode a static colour mix can be chosen. With the LED Display reading “P.01”,
press “A”. The “B” button steps between options. These are;
LED Display Shows Colour Mix
1--h Red
2-hG Yellow
3--G Green
4-G6 Light Blue
5--6 Dark Blue
6-h6 Purple
70n White
80F Off

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Colour Intensity (P.01 Only)
In this sub-mode the individual intensity of Red, Green & Blue channels can be set. With
the LED Display reading “P.01”, press “A” until “rxxx” “Gxxx” or “bxxx” is shown. The “B” button
steps between available values of “0” and “255”. Not all intensities can be set for every
option. Valid combinations are;
LED Display Initially Shows Red Values Green Values Blue Values
1--h 0 to 255 Not Applicable Not Applicable
2-hG 0 to 255 0 to 255 Not Applicable
3--G Not Applicable 0 to 255 Not Applicable
4-G6 Not Applicable 0 to 255 0 to 255
5--6 Not Applicable Not Applicable 0 to 255
6-h6 0 to 255 Not Applicable 0 to 255
70n 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 255
80F Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Speed Setting (P.01 to P.07)
Pressing “A” changes the LED display to “SFL” (for speed). Speed can be set with the “B”
button between “S01” (slowest) and “S99” (fastest).
Flash Frequency (P.02 to P.07)
Ensure that the LED Display reads between “P.02” and “P.07”. Pressing “A” changes the LED
display to “F00” (for flash frequency). Speed can be set with the “B” button between “F01”
(approx 0.5Hz) and “F99” (approx 40Hz).

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2- Auto Run Mode
All 7 in-built Colour Mixes are run one after another in a continuous loop. To enter this
mode, hold the “A” button for approximately three seconds to display “AUr”. The sequence
is;
Colour Mix
Red
Green
Dark Blue
Purple
Yellow
Light Blue
White
Speed Setting
Pressing “A” changes the LED display to “SFL” (for speed). Speed can be set with the “B”
button between “S01” (slowest) and “S99” (fastest).
Flash Frequency
Pressing “A” changes the LED display to “F00” (for flash). Flash speed can be set with the
“B” button between “F01” (slowest) and “F99” (fastest).
Fade Time
Pressing “A” changes the LED display to “r00” (for time). Fade time can be set with the “B”
button between “r01” (slowest) and “r99” (fastest).

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3- Slave Mode
The unit will run in synch with another unit that has been set as the Master unit. To enter this
mode, hold the “A” button for approximately three seconds to display“SLA”.

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5- DMX Mode
The unit supports 2 distinct DMX control modes from a standard desk.
Setting DMX Addresses
Hold the “A” button for approximately three seconds to display a flashing “001”. The “B”
button allows individual DMX addresses to be set from “001” to “512”.
Choosing between DMX Modes
Press the “A” button once more to choose DMX control mode. The LED displays “d.P1” or
“d.P2”. Use the “B” button switch between DMX control modes.
LED Display shows DMX Control Mode
d.P2 3 Channel
d.P1 5 Channel

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DMX Control Channel Settings
The unit supports both 3 and 5 Channel DMX control. Settings are as below:-
3 Channel DMX
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Program Selection Speed Flash Frequency
0 Off Slowest Static
1-50 Colour Change 0.5Hz
51-101 Jumping Colours
102-152 Dreaming Colours
153-203 Red Fade
204-254 Green Fade
255 Blue Fade Fastest 40Hz
5 Channel DMX
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5
Red Green Blue Master
Dimming
Flash
Frequency
0 Off Off Off Dimmest Static
1-5 Off
6-100 Slowest
101-200
201-254
255 Full On Full On Full On Brightest Fastest

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For your Safety
• Follow all instructions to maintain Manufacturer Warranty and for your own safety.
• There are no user replacement parts inside the product. Do not open the product for
any reason. This will invalidate your Manufacturer Warranty and may impair the safety
features of the product.
• Do not expose this product to moisture, rain or other fluids.
• Do not use this product near water or other fluids.
• Do not use if the product if you suspect it has been damaged in any way, including
being dropped, is malfunctioning, or has been exposed to liquids or moisture. The unit
must be repaired by an authorised service centre only. Manufacturer Warranty is void
if unit is opened or adapted in any way. Operator safety may be compromised if this
product is not operated and maintained in accordance with the details contained in
this Owner Handbook.
• This appliance must be earthed. Do not remove the earth connection in the plug or
any other location- it is essential for user safety.
• Be aware that products are mains powered and may be capable of producing high
voltages from its outputs and has mains voltages inside the cabinet.
Product Installation, Use & Maintenance
• Keep this Owner Handbook safe for future reference.
• Clean the product with a clean and dry, non-abrasive cloth. Do not use solvents or
liquids to clean the product.
• To prevent overheating, do not obstruct any ventilation opening, fan cover or vent. Do
not install near any sources of heat such as radiators, heaters, other heat producing
items such as amplifiers, power units etc.
• Power connection to the product is via a UK 240 Volt AC three-pin mains plug. Do not
remove or adapt this plug. If necessary, only replace the plug top fuse with one of the
same type, size and value.
• The mains lead must not be crushed or damaged. If any damage occurs, disconnect
from the mains immediately. Replace the damaged cable, or if the mains lead is
captive, return the product to an authorised repair centre for cable replacement. Do
not attempt to repair the cable - it must be discarded and destroyed.
• To maintain the Manufacturer Warranty, only attach authorised accessories and external
devices. This includes cables, connectors and other electrical and/or mechanical
devices.
• Unplug the product from the mains during lightning storms or periods of mains
fluctuations. If the product is going to be unused for long periods, unplug from the
mains.
Product Quality & Compliance
Products from Lanta Lighting meet all required safety standards in force at the time of
manufacture and are fully compliant with them.

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Unpacking & Inspection
• Inspect the packaging before opening. If the packaging appears to have sustained
significant damage, please take extra care before using the product. If you are in any
doubt, consult a suitably qualified professional.
• If you suspect the product has been damaged, do not use it. Return it to your original
supplier without delay.
• Keep all packaging in a safe place for storage or transport in future.
Manufacturer Warranty
• This Manufacturer Warranty is valid in the UK only.
• Lanta Lighting warrants that this product is free from workmanship defects and material
failure during normal use and operation for a period of 12 months from first use or from
original date of sale (whichever is the earliest) providing all of the terms indicated in the
warranty section have been fully complied with.
• Expressly excluded is our liability for any directly connected or indirectly connected item
or items or any consequential loss associated with the failure of the product howsoever
caused.
• If the product has been opened, modified, tampered with, incorrectly connected,
used inappropriately or in conflict with the instructions herein, or the product model
or serial number has been damaged, removed, tampered with, obliterated or made
partly unreadable by any person or persons, the Manufacturer Warranty is irrevocably
null and void.
• No extension, adaption, alteration or modification to the terms of this Manufacturer
Warranty will be permitted, unless expressly authorised in writing (excluding email and
fax) by a Director of Lanta Lighting. Warranty is transferrable during the Warranty period.
For Further Information about Lanta Lighting
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customers worldwide. Please consult for information, advice and support on this and
other high quality products from Lanta.

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