NEO Proton 7 USB User manual

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USER MANUAL / MANUAL DE USUARIO
PROTON
7 USB

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1. OVERVIEW
Proton 7 USB is the comeback of one of the most popu-
lar fixtures in the industry; a light and compact equipment
powered by 7 x RGB 3W LEDs. Thanks to its tri-color LED
technology, the unit enables a smooth RGB mix with no mul-
ticolor shadows. With its 16º beam angle Proton 7 USB is
ideal for mobile and install applications. This fixture has also
a USB port that - in combination with NEO Stick USB - al-
lows the user to control the unit wireless or via NEO Wi app
– iOS® & Android®.
SPECIFICATIONS
Source & Optic
• Light Source: 7 x 3-in-1 3W LEDs
• LEDs life: 50.000 hours
• Beam angle: 16º / Field angle 33º
Photometric Data
• Luminous flux: 617 Lux @ 3m (10 ft).
Effects & Functions
• Controllable via NEO Wi app - iOS® & Android® -
Combined with the NEO Stick USB
• Tri-color LED technology: Smooth RGB mix with no
multi colored shadows
• Color macros and rainbow effect
• Dimmer: 0-100% general & for all colors
• Strobe effect: 1-30Hz
• Flicker free (Ideal for broadcasting)
• 4 built-in programs
• IR control available (not included)
• Built-in microphone
Control
• DMX Channels: 3/8
• Operational modes: DMX, Master/Slave, Auto-
run, Static Colors and Sound-Active
• USBportforWifi control-Through NEO USB Stick
Electrical
• Input voltage range: AC100–240V, 50-60Hz
• Power consumption: 18W
Physical
• IP Rating: IP20
• 4-digit LED display
• DMX connectors: 2 XLR connectors (XLR-3 in-
put and output)
• USB Port
• Interlock In/Out Power supply connectors
• Dimensions: 180x84x209 mm. / 7x3.3x8.2 in.
• Weight: 1.2 Kg. / 2.6 Lbs.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. The products referred to in this manual conform
to the European Community Directives and are
there- fore marked with .
2. The unit is supplied with hazardous network
voltage (230V~). Leave servicing to skilled per-
sonnel only. Never make any modifications on
the unit not described in this instruction manual,
otherwise you will risk an electric shock.
3. Connection must be made to a power supply sys-
tem fitted with efficient earthing (class I appliance
according to standard EN 60598-1). It is, moreo-
ver, recommended to protect the supply lines of
the units from indirect contact and/or shorting to
earthbyusingappropriatelysizedresidualcurrentdevices.
4. The connection to the main network of electric
distribution must be carried out by a qualified
electrical installer. Check that the main frequency
and voltage correspond to those for which the
unit is designed as given on the electrical data label.
5. Thisunitisnotforhomeuse,onlyprofessionalapplications.
6. Never use the fixture under the following conditions:
- in places subject to vibrations or bumps;
- in places with a temperature of over 45 °C.
7. Make certain that no inflammable liquids, water or
metal objects enter the fixture.
8. Do not dismantle or modify the fixture.
9. All work must always be carried out by a qualified
technical personnel. Contact the nearest sales
pointforaninspectionorcontact themanufacturerdirectly.
10. If the unit is to be put out of operation definitvely,
take it to a local recycling plant for a disposal which
is not harmful to the environment.
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WARNING AND INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
• If this device will be operated in any way different
to the one described in this manual, it may suffer
damage and the guarantee becomes void. Further
more, any other operation may lead to dangers like
short circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
• Before starting any maintenance work or cleaning
the projector, cut off power from the main supply.
• Always additionally secure the projector with the
safety rope. When carrying out any work, always
comply scrupulously with all the regulations (par-
ticularly regarding safety) currently in force in the
country in which the fixture’s being used.
• Install the fixture in a well ventilated place.
• Keep any inflammable material at a safe distance
from the fixture.
• Shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be
changed if they have become damaged to such an
extent that their effectiveness is impaired.
• The lamp(LED) shall be changed if it has become
damaged or thermally deformed.
• Never look directly at the light beam. Please note
that fast changes in lighting, e.g. flashing light, may
trigger epileptic seizures in photosensitive per-
sons or persons with epilepsy.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operat-
ing because it may be very hot.

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3. OVERVIEW
Rear View

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DIMENSIONS
Operating Elements and Connections
1. MOUNTING BRACKET
2. LOCKING KNOB: for the mounting bracket
3. DMX IN (3-pole XLR):
1 = ground, 2 = DMX -, 3 = DMX +
4. DMX OUT (3-pole XLR):
1= ground, 2 = DMX -, 3 = DMX +
5. POWER IN: mains plug for connection to a socket
(100-240V~/50-60Hz) via the supplied mains cable.
The support for the mains fuse is located near the main plug.
Only replace a blown fuse by one of the same type .
6. CONTROL PANEL: with display and 4 button used to
access the control panel functions and manage them.
7. Universal Serial Bus (USB) for UFI only
8. POWER OUT: connect to supply power to the next unit.
9. SAFETY ANCHOR to attach safety cable

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4. INTRODUCTION
MOUNTING
PROTON 7 USB may be set up on a solid and even surface.
The unit can also be mounted upside down to a cross arm.
For fixing, stable mounting clips are required. The mounting
place must be of sufficient stability and be able to support a
weight of 10 times of the unit’s weight.
When carrying out any installation, always comply scrupulous-
ly with all the regulations (particularly regarding safety) cur-
rently in force in the country in which the fixture’s being used.
• Install the projector at a suitable location by means of the
mounting bracket (1).
• Always additionally secure the projector with the safety
rope from falling down. For this purpose, fasten the safety
rope at a suitable position so that the maximum fall of the
projector will be 20 cm.
• Adjust the projector and use the knob (2) to slightly re-
lease or tighten the locking mechanism of the bracket if is
necessary.

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Functions of the buttons
5. FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS
OPERATION
Connect the supplied main cable to a socket (100-240
VAC-50/60 Hz). Then the unit is ready for operation and
can be operated via a DMX controller or it independently
performs its show program in succession.
To switchoff, disconnect the mains plug from the socket. For
a more convenient operation it is recommended to connect the
unit to a socket wich can be switched on and off via a light switch.
BASIC
Access control panel functions using the four panel but-
tons located directly underneath the LED Display:

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MENU STRUCTURE

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Auto Show
The fixture has a built in automatic program. To access this,
please see the below instructions:
• Press the button MENU so many times until the
display shows P--, then press the button ENTER.
• Press the button UP/DOWN to switch between
programs P1-P4.
•Press the button MENU several times until S-- ap-
pears on the display.
• Use the button UP/DOWN to select the auto
programs speed S001 - S100 (slow-fast).
• Press the button ENTER save the setting.
Sound mode
In music mode, via its integrated microphone, the unit can
be controlled by music with a clear rhythm in the bass range.
If the music control should not work optimally, increase the
volume or reduce the distance between the sound source
and the light effect unit.
• Press the button MENU so many times until the
display shows Snd.
• Using UP/DOWN button, select one of the
modes Snd1 or Snd2. Press ENTER
• You can set the microphone sensitivity pressing
the button MENU so many times until the display
show Sens.
• Using the buttonUP/DOWN, select the desired
value sensitivity (slow-fast) u0-u100.Press ENTER
Static Color
The fixture has the ability to accept custom static color set-
tings. Access these chases via the control panel on the back
of the fixture.
• Press the button MENU so many times until the
display shows C.., then press ENTER.
• Using UP/DOWN button, select one of the pro-
grams C1 - C7.

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Manual Color
This mode allows tocombine the colors red, green and blue.
• Press the button MENU several times until the
display shows U-- , then press ENTER.
• Select the color r, g, b through the buttons
UP/DOWN. Then ENTER.
• Using UP/DOWN button, select the desired
color value 000 - 255.
• Press ENTER button to continue to the next color.
• Continue until the desired mix is obtained.
• Press the MENU button to go back or to meet the
waiting time to exit the setup menu.
Dimmer
Enter in Dimmer mode to select specific dimming curve,
press the button MENU several times until shows dIM and
press ENTER to confirm.
• Press the button UP/DOWN to select OFF -
dIM1 - dIM2 - dIM3.
• Press ENTER button to store.
• Press the MENU button to go back or to meet the
waiting time to exit the setup menu.
Linking
Several Units may be interconnected in order to control all
further slave units to the same effect of the master unit. Use
standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via
the DMX connector on the rear of the units. For longer ca-
ble runs, we suggest a terminator at the last fixture.
• Connect the DMX OUT of the master unit via 3
pole XLR cable to the DMX IN of the first slave unit.
• Connect the DMX OUT of the first slave unit to
the DMX IN of the second slave unit, etc. until all
units are connected in a chain.
DMX Configuration
PROTON 7 USB is equipped with different DMX configuration.
• Press MENU to select the desired DMX configu-
ration (3ch-8ch).
• Press the button UP/DOWN to select the desid-
er value (001 - 512), then press ENTER to confirm.
• Press the MENU button to go back or to meet the
waiting time to exit the setup menu.

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The PROTON 7 USB is equipped with 3-pole XLR connections.
To be able to operate the PROTON 7 USB with a light con-
troller, adjust the DMX start address for the first time to a
DMX channel. If e.g. address 33 on the controller is provid-
ed for controlling the function of the first DMX channel, ad-
just the start address 33 on the PROTON 7 USB.
The other functions of the light effect panel are then auto-
matically assigned to the following addesses.
An example with the start address 33 is shown below:

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Connection of the dmx line
DMXconnectionemploysstandardXLRconnectors.Useshield-
ed pair-twisted cables with 120Ω impedance and low capacity.
The following diagram shows the connection mode:
ATTENTION
The screened parts of the cable (sleeve) must never be
connected to the system’s earth, as this would cause faulty
fixture and controller operation.
Overlong runs can be necessary to insert DMX level match-
ing amplifier.
For those connections the use of balanced microphone ca-
ble is not recommended because it cannot transmit control
DMX data reliably.

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• Connect the controller DMX input to the DMX
output of the first unit.
• Connect the DMX output to the DMX input of
the following unit. Connect again the output to the
input of the following unit until all the units are
connected in chain.
• When the signal cable has to run longer distance
is recommended to insert a DMX termination on
the last unit.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DMX TERMINATION
The termination avoids the risk of DMX 512 signals being
reflected back along the cable when they reaches the end
of the line: under certain conditions and with certain cable
lengths, this could cause them to cancel the original signals.
The termination is prepared by soldering a 120Ω 1/4 W re-
sistor between pins 2 and 3 of the 5-pin male XLR connec-
tor, as shown in figure.

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6. DMX CONTROL

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To control the PROTON 7 USB with the infrared remote
control:
• Press the button MENU repeatedly until SET
• Using UP/DOWN button to select On or to ena-
ble or disable the infrared remote control. Press
ENTER to confirm.
NOTE - Make sure to point the controller directly at the re-
ceiver on the product.
Automatic Mode
Automatic Mode will enable you to run the automatic pro-
grams on the product.
To turn on Automatic Mode:
1. Press AUTO on the controller.
2. Press + or - to choose between different auto programs.
To adjust the speed of the automatic program:
1. Press SPEED on the controller.
2. Press %.
3. Press + or – to either increase or decrease the
speed of the program.
7. INFRARED (IR6) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Sound Active Mode
Sound Active Mode will enable the product to respond to
the music. To turn on Sound Active mode:
1. Press SOUND on the controller.
To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound Active mode:
1. Press SENSITIVITY on the controller.
2. Press %.
3. Press + or – to either increase or decrease sound
sensitivity.
Manual Color Control
To choose a specific color with the controller:
1. Press MANUAL on the controller.
2. Press any number between 0-9 to choose your color.
To manually control the RGBAW percentage:
1. Press MANUAL on the controller.
2. Press R, G, B to choose your color.
3. Press + or – to increase or decrease the percentage
of each color.
Miscellaneous Operation
To adjust the strobe rate of the program:
1. Press STROBE on the controller.
2. Press + or – to increase or decrease the strobe rate.
3. Press STROBE again to turn off the strobe.
To change the switching effect of the program:
• Press FADE/SNAP on the controller.
• FADE will slowly switch the effect. Snap will rapidly
switch the effect.
To black out the lights:
• Press BLACK OUT on the controller.
• This will turn off alll the lights until the button is
pressed again.
• NOTE - The controller will not respond to any inputs
when Black Out is activated. If the remote does not
respond when a button is pressed, try pressing
BLACK OUT. You may have inadvertently activated
BLACK OUT.

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UFI OPERATION
To enable wireless DMX operation via the optional UFI
wi- transceiver:
1) Set the starting DMX address.
2) Set the UFI sending/receiving channel
3) Attach the UFI to the port.
4) Use Dipswitch 5 to select UFI send or receive mode.

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MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION (via UFI
wi- transceiver)
PROTON 7 USB units can operate in Master/Slave mode
wirelessly using the optional UFI wi- transceiver. The
master UFI-enabled unit can be operated in stand-alone
mode, with the UFI set to transmit. The slave units should
all be set to slave mode, with the UFI set to receive.
Note: Slave units should be configured before configuring
master unit
Note: All units should be set to same DMX address, mode
and UFI channel
SLAVE UNITS:
• Press MENU button until 3-CH or 8-CH is dis
played. Press ENTER
• Set DMX address to d 1
• Set UFI to preferred receiving channel (1-16)
• Attach UFI to the PROTON 7 USB’S port.
MASTER UNIT:
• Press MENU button until DMX mode is displayed
that matches slave con guration Press ENTER
• Set DMX address to d 1
• Set to Auto or Sound-Active mode
• Set UFI to chosen transmitting channel (1-16)
• Attach UFI to the PROTON 7 USB port
OPERATING MODE PRIORITY RANK
Higher priority control modes override lower priority
modes
1. UFI
2. DMX (wired)
3. Infrared (IR6 remote)
4. Manual (onboard menu)

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8. MAINTENANCE AND CLEAN-
ING THE UNIT
• Make sure the area below the installation place is
free from unwanted persons during setup.
• Switch off the unit, unplug the main cable and wait
until the unit had cooled down.
• All screws used for installing the device and any
of its parts should be tightly fastened and should
not be corroded.
• Housings, fixations and installation spots (ceilling,
trusses, suspensions) should be totally free from
any deformation.
• The main cables must be in impeccable condition
and should be replaced immediately even when a
small problem is detected.
• It is recommended to clean the front at regular
intervals, from impurities caused by dust, smoke
or other particles to ensure that the light is radi-
ated at maximum brightness. For cleaning, discon-
nect the main plug from the socket. Use a soft,
clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Then
carefully wipe the part dry. For cleaning other
housing parts use only a soft, clean cloth. Never
use a liquid, it might penetrate the unit and cause
damage to it.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the safety cap by a screwdriver.
2. Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the exact
same type and rating (T2A-250V).
3. Install the safety cap, and reconnect power.
Contact an authorized service center in case of technical
problems or not reported in the table can not be resolved
by the procedure given in the table.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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VERSION ESPAÑOL
1. DESCRIPCIÓN
Proton 7 USB es el regreso de uno de los equipos más
populares de la industria; Una luminaria profesional livi-
ana y compacta que cuenta con 7 LEDs RGB de 3W. Su
tecnología LED de tres colores permite una mezcla RGB
suave sin sombras multicolor. Con un ángulo de haz de 16º
es ideal tanto para instalaciones o aplicaciones móviles y,
además, cuenta con un puerto USB que permite, mediante
la utilización del NEO Stick USB, controlar la unidad wire-
less o mediante la app NEO Wi de AMPRO®, disponible
para iOS® & Android®.
ESPECIFICACIONES
Fuente & Óptica
• Fuente de luz: 7 LEDs 3-en-1 de 3W
• Vida útil promedio: 50.000 horas
• Ángulo de haz: 16º / Ángulo de campo 33º
Datos fotométricos
• Flujo lumínico: 617 Lux @ 3m (10 ft)
Efectos & Funciones
• Controlable mediante la app NEO Wi - iOS® & An
droid® incorporando el NEO USB Stick
• Tecnología LED de tres colores: Mezcla RGB suave
sin sombras multicolor
• Macros de color y efecto arcoiris
• Dimmer: 0-100% general & para todos los colores
• Efecto estrobo: 1-30Hz
• Sin parpadeo (Ideal para broadcasting)
• 4 programas integrados
• Controlable vía IR (no incluído)
• Microfono incorporado
Control
• Canales DMX: 3/8
• Modos de operación: DMX, Master/Slave, Au-
tomático, colores estáticos & activado por sonido
• Puerto USB para su control Wi-Fi (Mediante
NEO USB Stick)
Eléctrico
• Rango de voltajedeentrada:AC100–240V, 50-60Hz
• Consumo de potencia: 18W
Físico
• Certificación IP20
• Display LED de 4 dígitos
• Conectores DMX: 2 conectores XLR (XLR-3 en-
trada y salida)
• Puerto USB
• Conectores de alimentación Interlock de entra-
da y salida
• Dimensiones: 180x84x209 mm. / 7x3.3x8.2 pulg.
• Peso: 1.2 Kg. / 2.6 Lbs.
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