Qtx Derby S User manual

Derby S
LED Effect light
Item ref: 151.601UK
User Manual
Thank you for choosing this QTX Derby S LED effect light. Within a lightweight and compact housing
design, the Derby S offers a classic derby light effect that covers a wide forward 160° area. It also
features 16 ultra-bright white LEDs on the face of the light that add extra dynamic sound-chase and flash
effects. This is a great piece of equipment for both permanent installation and mobile gigs.
In the box:
Your DERBY S should arrive with you in a single carton in good condition. The carton should contain
1 x DERBY S main unit with bracket, 1 x UK IEC mains lead, 1 x remote control and 1 x manual.
Warning:
To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or damp environments. In the event
of a spillage, disconnect the mains and allow the unit to dry out naturally. Qualified personnel should then
check the unit before continuing use.
Always check the correct supply voltage and the condition of the IEC lead before connecting to a
power outlet.
Always ensure any DMX leads used are in good condition with no shorted connections or damaged
plugs.
Please read through this manual thoroughly before use, any damage cause by misuse of
product will not be covered by warranty.
Please do not open cover, contain high voltage. This product is
not serviceable or repairable by end user. Please refer to
qualified personnel for service and repair.
er or professional when unit malfunction.

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1. IEC mains out
2. IEC mains in
3. DMX signal out
4. DMX signal in
5. Manual control buttons
6. 7 Segment LCD display
7. Microphone sensitivity
adjustment
8. Microphone
9. Eye-bolt for secondary
flying point
10. Earth screw DO NOT
REMOVE
Manual control menu:
Press the “menu” button to enter the settings menu.
Press “up” and “down” to navigate through various setting options.
Press “enter” to enter the desired setting.
Choose set value by “up” and “down” buttons and confirm setting by pressing “enter”.
Menu
Sub menu
Function


Auto derby effect only,  speed adjustment, slow to
fast

Auto flash effect only,  speed adjustment, slow to
fast

Auto derby and flash,  speed adjustment, slow to
fast

()
Sound activated derby effect only (programs 1-12)
()
Sound activated flash effect only (programs 1-10)
()
Sound activated derby and flash (programs 1-3)


Manual colour setting, red value 0% to 100% brightness

Manual colour setting, green value 0% to 100% brightness

Manual colour setting, blue value 0% to 100% brightness

Manual colour setting, white value 0% to 100% brightness

Strobe setting for manual colour setting, slow to fast


18 pre-set strobe light shows

Strobe light show speed setting, slow to fast


DMX 1 channel mode, start address setting

DMX 4 channel mode, start address setting


Slave mode setting


Select to toggle 7 segment LCD display on or off after
finished setting 

Software version

Unit self-function test

Reset to initial factory setting

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Remote control:
Button
Function
Description
On/Off Switch
Press to switch unit on or off
Auto Mode
Press to enter auto mode
Sound Mode
Press to enter
Derby Mode
Press to switch derby effect on and off
Flash Mode
Press to switch flash effect on and off
Strobe On/Off
Press to enable or disable strobe effect
Pause
Press to pause the effect
Derby Colour Setting
Press to cycle through different colour/combination
Speed Setting
Speed setting 0=slowest, 9=fastest
Operation:
Derby S can operate in stand-alone, master, slave or DMX modes.
Stand-alone
3 separate stand-alone modes –Auto, Sound-activated and Strobe –accessible from rear
panel settings or via remote control.

Master/slave:
More than one Derby S can be linked together via DMX connection for a synchronised light
show. Simply set the master unit to Auto, Sound-activated or Strobe mode, and set slave units
to slave mode. Daisy chain the DMX signal output from master to all slave units.
DMX mode:
The Derby S can be controlled by DMX signal, simply connect the DMX signal source to the
DMX in of the unit via a balanced XLR lead. Extra fixtures can be controlled by the same DMX
signal by looping through the DMX out on the Derby S. To enter DMX mode, select from
the menu and choose which channel mode you wish to use (1 or 4 channel mode). Confirm
the correct DMX start address, flashing address value indicates the unit has correctly entered
DMX mode and awaiting for DMX signal. The DMX address value will remain lit as soon as
DMX signal is detected from the DMX connection.

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DMX channel value reference:
1 channel mode:
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Channel 1
000-009
Black out
010-050
Derby and flash auto
051-090
Derby only auto
091-130
Flash only auto
131-170
Derby and flash sound-activated
171-210
Derby only sound-activated
211-255
Flash only sound-activated
4 channel mode:
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Channel 1
000-005
Black out
006-020
Derby red only
021-035
Derby green only
036-050
Derby blue only
051-065
Derby white only
066-080
Derby red/green only
081-095
Derby red/blue only
096-110
Derby red/white only
111-125
Derby green/blue only
126-140
Derby green/white only
141-155
Derby blue/white only
156-170
Derby red/green/blue only
171-185
Derby red/green/white only
186-200
Derby green/blue/white only
201-215
Full on
216-230
Auto single colour chase
231-255
Auto single/multi-colour chase
Channel 2
000-005
Strobe off
006-255
Strobe speed setting slow to fast
Channel 3
000
Rotation off
001-127
Rotation position
128-255
Continuous rotation speed slow to fast
Channel 4
000-009
Flash off
010-019
Flash chase program 1 (slow to fast)
020-029
Flash chase program 2 (slow to fast)
030-039
Flash chase program 3 (slow to fast)
040-049
Flash chase program 4 (slow to fast)
050-059
Flash chase program 5 (slow to fast)
060-069
Flash chase program 6 (slow to fast)

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070-079
Flash chase program 7 (slow to fast)
080-089
Flash chase program 8 (slow to fast)
090-099
Flash chase program 9 (slow to fast)
100-109
Flash chase program 10 (slow to fast)
110-119
Flash chase program 11 (slow to fast)
120-129
Flash chase program 12 (slow to fast)
130-139
Flash chase program 13 (slow to fast)
140-149
Flash chase program 14 (slow to fast)
150-159
Flash chase program 15 (slow to fast)
160-169
Flash chase program 16 (slow to fast)
170-179
Flash chase program 17 (slow to fast)
180-255
Flash chase program 18 (slow to fast)
Specifications
Power
110-240Vac, 50/60Hz (IEC)
Power consumption
28W
Fuse rating
T1A
LED type
4 x 3W RGBW LED, 16 x 0.5W
white LED
DMX channels
1 or 4 channels
Dimensions
190 x 258 x 182 mm
Weight
2.0kg
LED safety standard
BSEN62471:2008

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Troubleshooting
No power (mains)
Check mains voltage is correct and outlet is switched on
Check IEC lead and fuse (if fuse continually blows, refer to your
dealer)
No LED display
Press any control panel button and check LED setting in menu
No light output
Check control panel mode settings (standby, slave, sensitivity, DMX)
Check DMX settings from controller (dimmer levels, blackout etc.)
No strobe output
Check strobe settings on control panel or from DMX controller
Check Mic sensitivity is not set to minimum
Unresponsive to DMX
Check that unit is in DMX mode and ensure DMX address remains lit
to confirm receiving DMX signal
Check DMX controller is not set to black out
Check DMX controller is on correct fixture/page
Check master dimmer value
Check correct DMX address is set
Check DMX connection and leads
Overheating/
cutting out
Ensure adequate ventilation and unit is not too close to a heat source
This product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed
with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life.
The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.
Errors and omissions excepted.
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