lumen8 Kudos 108 User manual

Kudos 108
Order code: ELUM030
UserGuide
Professional Entertainment Technology

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Instruction
2. Features and Technical Specifications
3. How To Set Up The Unit
4. How To Control The Unit
5. Troubleshooting
6. Fixture Cleaning

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1. Safety Instruction
WARNING
yPlease keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to
another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
yUnpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using
the unit.
yBefore operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply
match the power requirements of the unit.
yIt’s important to ground the yellow/green conductor to earth in order to
avoid electric shock.
yThe unit is for indoor use only. Use only in a dry location.
yThe unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
50cm from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
yDisconnect main power before replacement or servicing.
yMake sure there is no flammable materials close to the unit while operating
as it is fire hazard.
yUse safety cable when fixes this unit. Don’t handle the unit by taking its
head only, but always by taking its base.
yMaximum ambient temperature is ta: 40℃. Don’t operate it where the
temperature is higher than this.
yUnit surface temperature may reach up to 85℃. Don’t touch the housing
bare-hand during its operation. Turn off the power and allow about 15
Please read carefully the instruction, which includes
important information about the installation, usage and
maintenance.

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minutes for the unit to cool down before replacing or serving.
yIn the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled
people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest
authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare
parts.
yDo not touch any wire during operation as high voltage might be causing
electric shock.
Warning
yTo prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
yDo not open the unit within five minutes after switching off.
yThe housing, the lenses, or the ultraviolet filter must be replaced if they are
visibly damaged.
Caution
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the
housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may
require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
Installation
The unit should be mounted via its screw holes on the bracket. Always
ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while
operating. And make sure that the structure to which you are attaching the
unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times of the unit’s weight.
Also always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times of the weight of the

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unit when installing the fixture.
The equipment must be fixed by professionals. And it must be fixed at a
place where is out of the touch of people and has no one pass by or under
it.
2. Features and Technical Specification
• DMX Channels: 1/9/12/16
• Pan/Tilt: 630°/240°, speed adjustable
• Smooth electronic dimming: 0-100%
• Electronic strobe with pulse and random effects
• Optional easy controller CA-8 or CA-9 RTX
• High efficiency, low power consumption
•Super compact, low weight
•Voltage: 100V~240V, 50/60Hz
• Fuse: T 6.3A
• Power consumption: 110W
•Light source: 36 x 3W LEDs (R8, G10, B10,W8)
•Dimension: 304 x 267 x 167 mm
• Weight: 5.7kgs

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Photometric diagram:
3. How To Set The Unit
3.1 Control panel
Display
To show the various menus and the selected functions
LED
DMX On DMX input present
MASTER On Master Mode
SLAVE On Slave Mode
SOUND Flashing Sound activation
Button
MENU To select the programming functions
DOWN To go backward in the selected functions
UP To go forward in the selected functions
ENTER To confirm the selected functions

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Only for remote control
Connecting with CA-8/CA-9/CA-9RTX to control the unit for Stand by,
Function and Mode function.
Mains input
Connect to power supply.
Mains output
Connect to supply power to the next unit.
DMX input/output
For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR cable to link the unit together.
3.2 Main Function
To select any of the given functions, press the MENU button up to when the
required one is showing on the display. Select the function by ENTER button
and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to change the mode.
Once the required mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to
setup, to go back to the functions without any change press the MENU
button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one second or wait for
one minute to exit the menu mode.
The main functions are showing below:

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DMX Address
Select DMX Address, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present
address will blink on the display. Use the UP and DOWN button to adjust the
address from 1to 512. Once the address has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any change
press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one
second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.
Channel Mode
Select Channel mode, press the ENTER button to confirm, the present
address will blink on the display. Use the UP and DOWN button to select
9channels (mode1), 12channels (mode2), 16channels (mode3). Once the
channel mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup, to go
back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Hold and press the MENU button about one second or wait for one minute to
exit the menu mode.
Show Mode
Select Show Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the Show 1 or
Show 2 or Show 3 or Show 4 mode. Once the mode has been selected,
press the ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any
change press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button

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about one second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.
Dimmer Curve
Select Dimmer Curve, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode
will blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the mode 1
or mode 2 or mode 3 or mode 4 mode. Once the mode has been selected,
press the ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any
change press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button
about one second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.
Mode 1(Optically Linear): The increase in light intensity appears to be
linear as DMX value is increased.
Mode 2(Square Law): Light intensity control is finer at low levels and
coarser at high levels.
Mode 3(Inverse Square Law): Light intensity control is coarser at low levels
and finer at high levels.
Mode 4(S-cure): Light intensity control is finer at low levels and high levels
and coarser at medium levels.

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Slave Mode
Select Slave Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the Slave 1
(normal) or Slave 2 (2 light show) mode. Once the mode has been selected,
press the ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any
change press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button
about one second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.
Black Out
Select Slave Mode, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the Yes (yes
blackout) or No (no blackout) mode. Once the mode has been selected,
press the ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any
change press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button
about one second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.
Sound State
Select Sound State, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the On (sound
on) or Off (sound off) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any change
press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one
second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.

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Sound Sense
Select Sound Sense, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the 0…100
mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup,
to go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Hold and press the MENU button about one second or wait for one minute to
exit the menu mode.
Pan Inverse
Select Pan Inverse, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the Yes (pan
inversion) or No (normal) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press
the ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any change
press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one
second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.
Tilt Inverse
Select Pan Inverse, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the Yes (tilt
inversion) or No(normal) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press
the ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any change
press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one
second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.

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Back Light
Select Back Light, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the On (Led on)
or Off (Led off) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER
button to setup, to go back to the functions without any change press the
MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one second or
wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.
Function Delay
Select Function Delay, press ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use DOWN and UP button to select the No Delay or
1S/2S/3S Delay (Wait for 1/2/3 seconds before these Functions of 12CH are
activated/deactivated) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions without any change
press the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one
second or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.
White Balance
Select White Balance, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode
will blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the Red or
Green or Blue. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button
to setup, use the DOWN and UP button to change the value (125~255).
Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup, go

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back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Hold and press the MENU button about one second or wait for one minute to
exit the menu mode.
Dimmer Calibrated
Select Dimmer calibrated, press the ENTER button to confirm, present
mode will blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to change the
value (50~100). Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button
to setup, go back to the functions without any change press the MENU
button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one second or wait for
one minute to exit the menu mode.
Manu Test
Select Manu Test, press the ENTER button to confirm, present mode will
blink on the display. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the Pan/ Tilt/
Red/ Green/ Blue/ White/ Dimmer or Strobe. Once the mode has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup, use the DOWN and UP button
to change the value (0~255). Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup, go back to the functions without any change press
the MENU button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one second
or wait for one minute to exit the menu mode.

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Auto-Test
Press the MENU button up to when the Auto-Test is blinking on the display.
Pressing ENTER button and the unit will run self-test by built-in program. To
go back to the functions press the MENU button again. Hold and press the
MENU button about one second or wait for one minute to exit the menu
mode.
Temperature
Press the MENU button up to when the Temperature Test is blinking on the
display. Pressing ENTER button and the display will show the temperature
of the unit. To go back to the functions press the MENU button again. Hold
and press the MENU button about one second or wait for one minute to exit
the menu mode.
Fixture Time
Press the MENU button up to when the Fixture Time is blinking on the
display. Pressing ENTER button and the display will show the number of
working hours of the unit. To go back to the functions press the MENU
button again. Hold and press the MENU button about one second or wait for
one minute to exit the menu mode.
Firmware Version
Press the MENU button up to when the Firmware version is blinking on the

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display. Pressing ENTER button and the display will show the version of
software of the unit. To go back to the functions press the MENU button
again. Hold and press the MENU button about one second or wait for one
minute to exit the menu mode.
Defaults Setting -
Press the MENU button to show Defaults on the display. Press the ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use the DOWN and UP button to select the
YES or No.Once the Yes has been selected, press the ENTER button and
use the UP and Down button to select the PRO Defaults or AUTO
Defaults.
PRO Defaults: For professional users, detailed explanation as followings:
)Slave Mode ÆSlave 1
)Black Out ÆYes
)Sound State ÆOff
)Pan Inverse ÆNo
)Tilt Inverse ÆNo
)Back Light ÆOff
)Function Delay Æ3S Delay
AUTO Defaults: Mostly automatic mode, for non professional users,
detailed explanation as followings:

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)Slave Mode ÆSlave 1
)Black Out ÆNo
)Sound State ÆOn
)Pan Inverse ÆNo
)Tilt Inverse ÆNo
)Back Light ÆOn
)Function Delay Æ3S Delay
(Notice: Other settings are NOT changed while choosing Defaults Setting!)
Press the ENTER and the corresponding functions will set to defaults setting,
to go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Hold and press the MENU button about one second or wait for one minute to
exit the menu mode.
Reset
Press the MENU button up to when the Reset is blinking on the display.
Pressing ENTER button and all channels of the unit will return to their
standard position.

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3.3 Home Position Adjust
In the main functions, hold Enter button for at least 3 seconds into offset
mode, use DOWN and UP button up to chose Pan Offset or Tilt Offset,
pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP
button to adjust the home position of the Pan, Tilt, Once the position has
been selected, press the ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions
without any change press the MENU button again. Hold and press the
MENU button about one second or wait for one minute to exit the menu
mode.
4. How To Control The Unit
You can operate the unit in three ways:
1. Master/slave built-in preprogram function
2. Easy controller
3. Universal DMX controller
No need to turn the unit off when you change the DMX address, as new
DMX address setting will be effect at once. Every time you turn the unit on, it
will show “CM-108” on the display and move all the motors to their ‘home’
position and you may hear some noises for about 20 seconds. After that the
unit will be ready to receive DMX signal or run the built in programs.

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4.1 Master/Slave Built In Preprogrammed Function
By linking the units in master/slave connection, the first unit will control the
other units to give an automatic, sound activated, synchronized light show.
This function is good when you want an instant show. You have to set the
first unit in master mode Show Mode and select show 1 or show 2 or
show 3 or show 4 mode. Its DMX input jack will have nothing plugged into it,
and Its master LED will be constantly on and sound LED will flash to the
music. The other units will have to set in slave mode and select Slave 1
(normal) or Slave 2 (2 light show) mode, Their DMX cables plugged into the
DMX input jacks (daisy chain) and the slave led lights will constantly on.
2-light show
In slave mode, Slave 1 means the unit works normally and Slave 2 means
2-light show. In order to create a great light show, you can set Slave 2 on the
second unit to get contrast movement to each other, even if you have two
units only.
4.2 Easy Controller (By CA-8/CA-9 RTX)
The easy remote control is used only in master/slave
mode. By connecting to the 1/4” microphone jack (For CA-8) or
5-pin socket (For CA-9RTX) of the first unit, you will find that
the remote controller on the first unit will control all the other units in Stand by,
and Mode selection.

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Stand By Blackout the unit
Function 1. Sync. Strobe
2. Async strobe
3. Sound Strobe
Show
1-4
1. Pan index
2. Tilt index
3. Dimmer
Fade Speed
1. Fast
2. Middle
3. Slow
Mode Sound
(LED OFF)
Show
(LED Slow
Blinking)
Show
(LED Fast
Blinking)
LED ON
4.3 DMX Controller
By using a universal DMX controller to control the units, you will need to set
DMX address from 1 to 512 so that the units can receive DMX signal.
Press the MENU button up to when the DMX Address is showing on the
display. Pressing ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and
UP button to change the DMX512 address. Once the address has been
selected, press the ENTER button to setup, to go back to the functions
without any change press the MENU button again. Hold and press the
MENU button about one second or wait for one minute to exit the menu
mode. Please refer to the following diagram to address your DMX512
channel for the first 4 units：