le club HELIWAVE 8x10QC User manual

USER GUIDE
10294 - 1 January 2015 version
2X4 COLORED
BEAMS ANIMATION
PROJECTOR WITH
NON-STOP PAN
ROTATION

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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.
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
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 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 - Technical specifications
Light sources
› 8x10W 4-colour LEDs – 50 000 hours (expected)
› 6° aperture angle (individual lenses)
› General or individual colour mixing
› Low temperature, low power consumption, can be operated
non-stop for many hours
Colours
› RGBW individual or general settings
› Individual or general colour sequencing
› Individual or general colour presets
› Automatic music-sensitive mode
Effects
› Adjustable strobe
› Adjustable flash effect
› Adjustable electronic dimmer from 0 - 100%
Control
› Standard DMX-512
› 1 / 10 / 38 / 42 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
› Each lighting bar rotates individually
› Bar rotation on a 145° angle
› Non-stop PAN rotation
Package contents :
The package must include the following articles:
› The projector
› The user guide
› 1x2-pole + earth IEC power cord
› Two suspension brackets
Additional characteristics
› Holding brackets with Omega holders
› Power consumption : 114W max.
› Power supply : 100/230V - 50/60Hz, AC
› Dimensions : 393 x 232 x 239 mm
› Net weight : 9.6 Kg
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3 - Description
1Indicator 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
2Menu 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.
3Display
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.
4DMX input
3-pin female XLR plug hardwired as follows :
- Mass: 1
- Negative signal: 2
- Positive signal: 3
5Stereo 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.
6Microphone
The microphone is used for the music-sensitive modes.
7DMX output
3-pin male XLR plug hardwired as follows :
- Mass: 1
- Negative signal: 2
- Positive signal: 3
8Fuse
If need to replace the fuse, please make sure the new fuse has
exactly the same characteristics as the original one.
9Power output socket
Allows you to link several projectors together via a Male/Female
IEC cord. You can daisy chain up to 8 projectors.
10 Power input
Allows you to connect the projector to an electrical outlet.
Please make sure the voltage is in adequation with the product
indications.

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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: 0 - 14 Press ENTER, mode
selection with UP
and DOWN.
Press MENU for more
than 3 seconds to
activate the DMX
mode.
Saves
changes
10 channels: Non-stop Pan, Pan, Tilt1, Tilt2, Movement macros,
Movement macros speed Main dimmer, Strobe, Effect macros,
Effect macros speed
38 channels : Non-stop Pan, Pan, Tilt1, Tilt2, Main dimmer,
Strobe, individual LED dimmers
42 channels : Non-stop Pan, Pan, Tilt1, Tilt2, Movement macros,
Movement macros speed Main dimmer, Strobe, individual LED
dimmers, Effect macros, Effect macros speed
Shows are music-sensitive.
Please make sure the music-sensitive mode is activated (Sound State menu).
Show 0 starts a 1 - 14 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
Adjusts the dimmer speed. Saves
changes
Activates or deactivates the music-sensitive mode.
Press ENTER and select On or Off with the UP and DOWN buttons.
Saves
changes
Adjusts the microphone sensitivity (for music-sensitive modes) .
When the value is 000, the microphone is deactivated.
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
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
Activates the PAN movement reversion when the Slave and Show modes are activated,
or in DMX mode.
Press ENTER and select Yes or No with UP and DOWN.
Saves
changes
Activates the bar 1 TILT movement reversion when the Slave mode is activated, or in
DMX mode.
Press ENTER and select Yes or No with UP and DOWN.
Saves
changes
Activates the bar 2 TILT movement reversion when the Slave mode is activated, or in
DMX mode.
Press ENTER and select Yes or No with UP and DOWN.
Saves
changes
Reverses the movement sequences. 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. Launches
the 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
PAN movement initial position settings.
TILT 1 movement initial position settings.
TILT 2 movement initial position settings.
4.2 - Initial position settings
After initialising, the moving head is automatically positioned on its original positions.
You can configure this positions as it pleases you.
Enter the DMX Address menu, then press ENTER for more than 3 seconds. You are now accessing the initial position settings.

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5.1 - 1-channel mode
5 - The various DMX modes
Press the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to activate the DMX mode.
5.2 - 10-channel mode
Channels Values Action
1
Non-stop PAN movements
000 - 007 No action
008 - 132 Fast to slow clockwise rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Slow to fast counterclockwise rotation
2Non-stop PAN movements
000 - 255 PAN movements: 0° - 540 °
3Bar 1 TILT movements
000 - 255 TILT 1 movements: 60° - 150 °
4Bar 2 TILT movements
000 - 255 TILT 2 movements: 60° - 150 °
5
Movement macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 023 Macro 1 : Show 1 without light effects
024 - 039 Macro 2 : Show 2 without light effects
040 - 055 Macro 3 : Show 3 without light effects
056 - 071 Macro 4 : Show 4 without light effects
072 - 087 Macro 5 : Show 5 without light effects
088 - 103 Macro 6 : Show 6 without light effects
104 - 119 Macro 7 : Show 7 without light effects
120 - 135 Macro 8 : Show 8 without light effects
136 - 151 Macro 9 : Show 9 without light effects
152 - 167 Macro 10 : Show 10 without light effects
168 - 183 Macro 11 : Show 11 without light effects
184 - 199 Macro 12 : Show 12 without light effects
200 - 215 Macro 13 : Show 14 without light effects
216 - 231 Macro 14 : Show 14 without light effects
232 - 255 Macro 15 : Show 0 without light effects
Channel Values Action
1
000 - 007 Black-out
008 - 015 Show 0 automatic
016 - 031 Show 1 music-sensitive
032 - 047 Show 2 music-sensitive
048 - 063 Show 3 music-sensitive
064 - 079 Show 4 music-sensitive
080 - 095 Show 5 music-sensitive
096 - 111 Show 6 music-sensitive
112 - 127 Show 7 music-sensitive
128 - 143 Show 8 music-sensitive
144 - 159 Show 9 music-sensitive
160 - 175 Show 10 music-sensitive
176 - 191 Show 11 music-sensitive
192 - 207 Show 12 music-sensitive
208 - 223 Show 13 music-sensitive
224 - 239 Show 14 music-sensitive
240 - 255 Show 0 music-sensitive

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5.2 - 10-channel mode (continuation and end)
5.3 - 38-channel mode
6
Movement macros speed
000 - 007 No action
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
7Main dimmer
000 - 255 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
8
Strobe
000 - 007 Black-out
008 - 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
9
Effect macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 022 Macro 1 : Show 1 without movement
023 - 037 Macro 2 : Show 2 without movement
038 - 052 Macro 3 : Show 3 without movement
053 - 067 Macro 4 : Show 4 without movement
068 - 082 Macro 5 : Show 5 without movement
083 - 097 Macro 6 : Show 6 without movement
098 - 112 Macro 7 : Show 7 without movement
113 - 127 Macro 8 : Show 8 without movement
128 - 142 Macro 9 : Show 9 without movement
143 - 157 Macro 10 : Show 10 without movement
158 - 172 Macro 11 : Show 11 without movement
173 - 187 Macro 12 : Show 12 without movement
188 - 202 Macro 13 : Show 14 without movement
203 - 217 Macro 14 : Show 14 without movement
218 - 232 Macro 15 : Show 0 without movement
233 - 255 Full power
10
Effect macros speed
000 - 007 No action
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
Channels Values Action
1
Non-stop PAN movement
000 - 007 No action
008 - 132 Fast to slow clockwise rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Slow to fast counterclockwise rotation
2Non-stop PAN movement
000 - 255 Pan movement: 0° - 540°
3Bar 1 TILT movement
000 - 255 TILT 1 movement: 60° - 150°
4Bar 2 TILT movement
000 - 255 TILT 2 movement: 60° - 150°

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5.3 - 38-channel mode (continuation and end)
5.4 - 42-channel mode
5Main dimmer
000 - 255 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
6
Strobe
000 - 007 Black-out
008 - 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
7000 - 255 Red LED 1 : 0 - 100%
8000 - 255 Green LED 1 : 0 - 100%
9000 - 255 Blue LED 1 : 0 - 100%
10 000 - 255 White LED 1 : 0 - 100%
11 000 - 255 Red LED 2 : 0 - 100%
12 000 - 255 Green LED 2 : 0 - 100%
13 000 - 255 Blue LED 2 : 0 - 100%
14 000 - 255 White LED 2 : 0 - 100%
Channels Values Action
1
Non-stop PAN movement
000 - 007 No action
008 - 132 Fast to slow clockwise rotation
133 - 140 No rotation
141 - 255 Slow to fast counterclockwise rotation
2Non-stop PAN movement
000 - 255 PAN movement from 0° to 540 °
3Bar 1 TILT movement
000 - 255 TILT 1 movement from 60° to 150 °
4Bar 2 TILT movement
000 - 255 TILT 2 movement from 60° to 150 °
5
Movement macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 023 Macro 1 : Show 1 without light effects
024 - 039 Macro 2 : Show 2 without light effects
040 - 055 Macro 3 : Show 3 without light effects
056 - 071 Macro 4 : Show 4 without light effects
072 - 087 Macro 5 : Show 5 without light effects
088 - 103 Macro 6 : Show 6 without light effects
104 - 119 Macro 7 : Show 7 without light effects
120 - 135 Macro 8 : Show 8 without light effects
136 - 151 Macro 9 : Show 9 without light effects
152 - 167 Macro 10 : Show 10 without light effects
168 - 183 Macro 11 : Show 11 without light effects
184 - 199 Macro 12 : Show 12 without light effects
35 000 - 255 Red LED 8 : 0 - 100%
36 000 - 255 Green LED 8 : 0 - 100%
37 000 - 255 Blue LED 8 : 0 - 100%
38 000 - 255 White LED 8 : 0 - 100%

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5
200 - 215 Macro 13 : Show 14 without light effects
216 - 231 Macro 14 : Show 14 without light effects
232 - 255 Macro 15 : Show 0 without light effects
6
Movement macros speed
000 - 007 No action
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
7Main dimmer
000 - 255 Dimmer: 0 - 100%
8
Strobe
000 - 007 Black-out
008 - 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 stroboscope
248 - 255 Open
9000 - 255 Red LED 1 : 0 - 100%
10 000 - 255 Green LED 1 : 0 - 100%
11 000 - 255 Blue LED 1 : 0 - 100%
12 000 - 255 White LED 1 : 0 - 100%
13 000 - 255 Red LED 2 : 0 - 100%
14 000 - 255 Green LED 2 : 0 - 100%
15 000 - 255 Blue LED 2 : 0 - 100%
16 000 - 255 White LED 2 : 0 - 100%
5.4 - 18-channel mode (continuation and end)
37 000 - 255 Red LED 8 : 0 - 100%
38 000 - 255 Green LED 8 : 0 - 100%
39 000 - 255 Blue LED 8 : 0 - 100%
40 000 - 255 White LED 8 : 0 - 100%
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Effect macros
000 - 007 No action
008 - 022 Macro 1 : Show 1 without movement
023 - 037 Macro 2 : Show 2 without movement
038 - 052 Macro 3 : Show 3 without movement
053 - 067 Macro 4 : Show 4 without movement
068 - 082 Macro 5 : Show 5 without movement
083 - 097 Macro 6 : Show 6 without movement
098 - 112 Macro 7 : Show 7 without movement
113 - 127 Macro 8 : Show 8 without movement
128 - 142 Macro 9 : Show 9 without movement
143 - 157 Macro 10 : Show 10 without movement
158 - 172 Macro 11 : Show 11 without movement
173 - 187 Macro 12 : Show 12 without movement
188 - 202 Macro 13 : Show 14 without movement
203 - 217 Macro 14 : Show 14 without movement
218 - 232 Macro 15 : Show 0 without movement
233 - 255 Full power
42
Effect macros speed
000 - 007 No action
008 - 247 Increasing speed
248 - 255 Music-sensitive mode

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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
10 channels 1 112131
38 channels 1 39 77 115
42 channels 1 43 85 127
Button Action
STAND - BY Black-out
FUNCTION
For each push :
1: Music-sensitive strobe
2: Automatic strobe
Show selection: 0 - 14
MODE Random show (LED OFF) Show (LED ON)

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