Phantos FP18X8RGBW User manual

V1.1
20150826
Silent Par 18X8 RGBW
Model Number: FP18X8RGBW
Please note that as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous product development, specifications
are subject to change without notice. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this manual we
reserve the right to change specifications in the course of product improvement. The publishers cannot be
held responsible for the accuracy of the information herein, or any consequence arising from them.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Silent Par 18X8 RGBW. Please read this user
manual carefully and thoroughly before operation. Please keep this
user guide for future reference. This device has left our premises in
absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and
to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
The manufacturer/distributors/dealers will not accept liability for any
resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or
any unauthorized modification to the device.
1.1 What is Included
a) 1X Silent Par 18X8 RGBW
b) 1X Power Lead
c) 1X user manual
Carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all
parts are present and in good condition. Contact your supplier if any
part is missing or damaged.
1.3 Safety Instructions
▪Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture.
▪This device is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
▪When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the
fixture is not exposed to extreme heat or dust.
▪Avoid using the unit in locations subject to possible impacts.
▪This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors
WARNING!!! To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury, follow these important safety instructions

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voids all warranties.
▪Always turn off, unplug power and allow fixture to cool before
servicing.
▪Ensure that fixture is properly grounded. Do not attempt to remove
or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is
used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an
internal short.
▪Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage
and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than
that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture.
▪To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or
moisture.
▪Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged. Do not
attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or
broken.
▪Do not remove the cover under any conditions, unless consent
given by distributor. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
▪Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow about 15cm between this device and a wall.
▪DO NOT connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
▪ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
▪ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket to carry this product.
▪USE a safety cable when mounting this product overhead.
▪DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
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2. SET UP
2.1 Mounting
With adjustable mounting double brackets, this unit may be wall
mounted, free standing, or clamp mounted.
IMPORTANT!!! Safety cables must always be used. The safety
cable must be capable of holding 10 times the weight of the
fixture.
2.2 Fixture Linking
To run your light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures in master/slave
operating mode, you need DMX cables to link the units from DMX IN to
DMX OUT.
Only use standard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable. These are 2
core-screened cables, with each core having at least a 0.5mm
diameter. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not
connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the
shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing.
Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic
behavior.

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2.2.1 Line Termination
In DMX Mode, at the last fixture in the chain, the DMX output has to
be connected with a DMX terminator. This prevents electrical noise
from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals. The DMX
terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120(ohm) resistor
connected across pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the
output socket on the last projector in the chain. The connections are
illustrated below.
2.3 AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with
an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Warning!!! All fixtures must be connected to circuits
with a suitable Earth Ground.
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3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Menu Map
Display Function
d001-d512 DMX mode, 8CH
CC00-CC99
Color macro 1
CP00-CP99 Color macro 2
dE00-dE99 Color macro 3
dEdF Master mode
--on-- Display on (--oFF, Display off)
R000-R255 Red Dimmer
G000-G255 Green Dimmer
B000-B255 Blue Dimmer
O000-O255 White Dimmer
3.2 Auto Mode
In this mode, you can set the unit to run in static colors, strobe, or do
color changing without a DMX controller.
1. Press MENU button until display reads: “ CCxx ”, “CPxx” or “dExx”.
2. Press ENTER button and use UP/DOWN button to select number from
00-99 to adjust running speed from slow to fast.
3.3 DMX Mode
In DMX mode, you can control the fixture with a DMX controller.
1. Press MENU button until display reads: “ dxxx ” for DMX mode.
2. Then press ENTER button and use Up/Down button to set DMX address
for the fixture.

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DMX Protocol:
Ext DMX Function
Ch1 0-255 Master dimmer
Ch2 0-255 Master strobe
Ch3
0-49 No function
50-99 Macro 1
100-149 Macro 2
150-199 Macro 3
200-255 Sound activated
Ch4 0-255 Macro speed
Ch5 0-255 Red dimmer
Ch6 0-255 Green dimmer
Ch7 0-255 Blue dimmer
Ch8 0-255 Amber dimmer
3.4 Master/Slave Mode
In this mode, multiple units can be linked together as one system and
run in sync. Maximum 31pcs can be linked in a daisy chain as
Master/Slave system.
1. Use DMX cable to link your lights together via DMX OUT to DMX IN
connector.
2. One of the fixtures is set as Master (refer to 3.1 Menu Map on how to
set a fixture as Master) and this unit can then be set to work under any
of the Auto, Macro, Static Color, or Sound mode specified in 3.1 Menu
Map. Others are to be set as Slave mode (refer to 3.1 Menu Map on how
to set a fixture to Slave mode, if not mentioned then set to DMX address
d001).
3. All slave units will follow master unit.
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4.SERVICING
4.1 Fuse Replacement
1. Disconnect this product from power.
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the
housing.
3. Remove blown fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same type
and rating.
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power
4.2 Cleaning
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external
optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside
casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit
back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture
operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew).
4.3 Trouble Shooting
1. Unit does not respond to DMX:
Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired
correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be ‘hot’).
It does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected.
Disconnect from mains before servicing.

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5.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT&DIMENSIONS
Length 13cm excluding yoke, 29cm
including yoke
Diameter 23cm excluding yoke, 28cm
including yoke
Weight 6kg
POWER
AC Power AC110-240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 150W MAX.
Fuse
LIGHT SOURCE 18X8W RGBW LEDs
Beam Angle 38 degree
PHOTOMETRICS DATA
6 WARRANTY
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Phantos Lighting hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, distributed
products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase. This
warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased in Australia
through distributor/dealers. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the
date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time
service is sought.
For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number
(RA#) via email before sending back the product. Send the product
only to Phantos Lighting. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the
requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the
terms of this warranty, Phantos Lighting will pay return shipping charges
only to a designated point within Australia. No accessories should be
shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the
product, Phantos Lighting shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or
damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
This warranty is void if:
the serial number (if applied) has been altered or removed;
the product is modified in any manner which Phantos Lighting
concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product;
the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than
Phantos Lighting unless prior written authorization was issued to
purchaser by Phantos Lighting;
the product is damaged because not properly maintained as
set forth in the instruction manual.
This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include
maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period
specified above, Phantos Lighting will replace defective parts at its
expense with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for
warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or
workmanship. The sole responsibility of Phantos Lighting under this

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warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement
thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Phantos Lighting.
Phantos Lighting reserves the right to make changes in design and/or
improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these
changes in any products theretofore manufactured. No warranty,
whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any
accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the
extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by
Phantos Lighting in connection with this product, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period
set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this
product after said period has expired. The consumer’s sole remedy shall
be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and
under no circumstances shall Phantos Lighting be liable for any loss or
damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to
use, this product.
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02 8034 8680
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