Show Tec Unicorn User manual

Unicorn
ORDERCODE 40165

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The Showtec Unicorn brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a
sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need.
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Showtec
Showtec Unicorn™Product Guide
Warning..…...................................................................................…………………………………………..
Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….….
Operating Determinations…………………………………………………………………………………….
Rigging………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Description..…..............................................................................……….…………………………………
Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….………………….….
Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...….….
Installation...............................................................................…...…………………………………….…..
Installing the Lamp ........................................................………………………………………..…………
Lamp Adjustment.….......................................................………………………………………..…………
Set Up and Operation.....................................................................……..……………………………….…
One Unicorn ............................................................................……………………………………………
Multiple Unicorns..............................................................................……………………………………..
Operating Modes…...................................................……………………………………………………….
Control Panel….............……....................................……………………………………………………….
Self Control…..………...............................................……………………………………………………….
Control by Controller…...................................................……………….…………………………………..
DMX Channel Chart.......................……...............................................……………………………………..
Maintenance...................................................................................………..………….…….……………..
Changing the Lamp........................................................................…………………….………………..
Replacing the Fuse........................................................................…………………….………………..
Replacing a Gobo….......................................................................…………………….………………..
Troubleshooting............................................................................………………….………………….….
No Light, No Movement - All Products............................................………………….………………….
No Response to DMX ....................................................................………………….………………….
Product Specifications.................................................................……………….…….………………….

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WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device have to:
-be qualified
-follow the instructions of this manual
Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.
To maintain perfect 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.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of
this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.
•Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all
connections with the mains with particular caution!
•Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
•Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
•Do not insert objects into air vents.
•Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack.
•Never look directly into the light source
•Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the lamp’s life.
•Do not touch the device’s housing bare-handed during its operation (housing becomes very hot).
•Only use device indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.
•Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.
•Always keep case closed while operating.
•Always allow free air space of at least 50 cm around the unit for ventilation.
•Always disconnect power from the mains, when device is not used, before cleaning or when
replacing lamp! Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the
power-cord.
•Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
•Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the device and the power-cord
from time to time.
CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
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•If device is dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply immediately. Have a qualified
engineer inspect for safety before operating.
•If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not
switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the
device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
•If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely
(preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
•For replacement use lamps and fuses of same type and rating only.
•Allow time to cool down, before replacing lamp.
•This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green
conductor to earth.
•During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not
necessarily mean that the device is defective.
•Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.
•WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device
will serve you for a long time without defects.
The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 meter.
If this device is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty becomes void.
Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash etc.
You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
CAUTION ! EYEDAMAGES !.
Avoid looking directly into the light source.
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Rigging
Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other safety issues.
Do not attempt the installation yourself !
Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer !
Procedure:
•If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be
used.
•Use a clamp to mount the projector, with the mounting-bracket, to the trussing system.
•The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.
•The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety net or
safety-cable.
•When rigging, derigging or servicing the projector, always make sure, that the area below the
installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbidden.
The Unicorn can be placed on a flat stage floor or mounted to any kind of truss by a clamp.

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Mounting a clamp to the underside of the Unicorn moving head
1) Clamp
2) Safety-cable
3) Screw
4) Omega
Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !
Connection with the mains
Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.
Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
Cable Pin International
BROWN FASE L
BLUE NUL N
YELLOW/GREEN EARTH
Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth!

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Description of the device
Features
The Showtec Unicorn is a one-arm moving head with high output and great effects.
• 1 Color-wheel with 11 coloured gobos, and open
• 1 Gobo-wheel with 7 interchangeable rotating gobos plus open
• DMX-control via standard DMX-controller
• 8 DMX-control channels required
• Strobe-effect with adjustable speed (1 - 10 flashes/sec.)
• Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
• Manual focus
• Pan 0º -- 540º
• Tilt 0º -- 270º
• Lamp CMH 150 or HSD 150/70
• Fuse T6,3A / 250V
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Overview
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Fig. 1
1) Lens
2) Carrying handle
3) Display
4) Menu / Select buttons

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Backside
1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig. 2
1) DMX signal connector (IN)
2) DMX signal connector (OUT)
3) Ventilation
4) ON / OFF
5) Power Select 110V/ 220V
6) IEC power connector

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Installation
Installing the Lamp
The Showtec Unicorn uses the CMH 150 (ordercode 80925) or HSD 150/70 (ordercode 80940) reflectorbulb
as manufactured by all popular manufacturers. Use only the appropriate lamp for your unit.
Note that, product versions that use other lamps, may be offered in the future. Check your product
specification label for information.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before changing lamps.
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat.
Do not install lamps with a higher wattage! Lamps with a higher wattage generate temperatures the
device was not designed for.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Procedure :
1. Loosen the screws ( W, X, Y, Z) on the backside of the lamp cover. See Backpanel Fig. 4
2. Gently pull out the lamp board. Read lamp instructions. Do not touch the lamp bulb glass. (See Figure 3.)
Oil on hands shortens the lamp life. (If you touch the bulb glass, wipe off the glass with a clean, lint-free
towel and rubbing alcohol.)
3. Hold the lamp socket with one hand. Insert the lamp pins into the holes in the lamp socket.
4. Push the lamp in to the lamp board. You can adjust the distance between the lamp and the lens (screw A)
5. Put the backpanel back and fasten the screws snugly.
Lamp board Lamp holder
1 2 3 4
Fig. 3
Backside Lamp Board
Fig. 4

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Lamp Adjustment
You can adjust the lamp’s position by turning the screws A, B, C.
The lamp position is set in the factory. As the lamps, which can be used, differ from manufacturer to
manufacturer, it can be necessary to readjust the position. The lamp must be readjusted e.g., if the light
does not seem to be evenly distributed within the ray of light.
Ignite the lamp and focus the ray of light on an even surface (wall). As the optimal distance between the
lamp and the lens was already set during the installation with screw "A", only the "Hot Spot" ( the brightest
part of the ray of light) must be centered. Turn in addition screw "B". If the Hot Spot appears too bright, you
can weaken its intensity, by moving the lamp closer to the reflector. Turn in addition screw "A", until the light
is evenly distributed. If the light at the outside edge of the ray of light appears brighter as in the center, the
lamp is too close to the reflector. In this case move the lamp away from the reflector, until the light is evenly
distributed and the ray of light appears bright enough.
Fig. 5

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Set Up and Operation
Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode.
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification
voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.
One Unicorn
1. Fasten the moving head onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-clamp fastened onto the
Unicorn ). Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation.
2. Plug one end of the electric mains power cord into the IEC socket on the unit.
Then plug the other end of the cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
3. Turn on the music. If F8 (Audio is set, then the fixture will react to the beat of the music
Multiple Unicorns
1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing (Use a 30-kg rated or stronger C-clamp fastened onto the
Unicorn ). Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation.
2. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Unicorns and other devices.
The pins:
1. Earth
2. Signal -
3. Signal +
3. Link the units as shown in (figure 6), Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to
the second unit's "in" socket. Repeat this process to link the second, third, and fourth units.
4. Supply electric power: Plug electric mains power cords into each unit's IEC socket, then plug the other
end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets, starting with the first unit. Do not
supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
Multiple Unicorns Set Up
Fig. 6
Note : Link cables and dip switches before connecting electric power

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Control board
Display
screen
Indicator
ENTER
MODE
DOWN
UP
Operating Modes
The Unicorn has two control-modes: 1. self-control (including Master/Slave control)
2. control by the controller.
1. In the self-control mode, the Unicorn has sound control and auto mode.
2. In control mode, the operator can control the X-axis, Y-axis, color, gobos, gobo rotation and shutter.
Control Panel
Below is a drawing of the control board: I ENTER, =MODE, is DOWN key, is UP key.
When the indicator light is on, means the Unicorn is working
Fig. 7
When you press the MODE key on the control board, then F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, FA, FB,
FC_A001 will appear on the display. When under the type of FX, press will display, and press will
display. Under AXXX, press will display the number subtracts1 to the original, and press will display
the number adds 1 to the original. Under any circumstance, press will save the present FUNCTION and
ADDRESS settlement. The meaning of character is as follows:
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
1 Pan 1 Pan 1 Pan 1 Pan Pan Tilt Reset Audio
2 Tilt 2 Pan16 2 Tilt 2 Tilt
3 Pan16 3 Tilt 3 Speed 3 Color
4 Tilt16 4 Tilt16 4 Color 4 Gobo
5 Speed 5 Speed 5 Gobo 5 NU*F9 FA (F10) FB (F11) FC (F12)
6 Color 6 Color 6 Shutter 6 Shutter Auto Master NC Inversion
7 Gobo 7 Gobo
8 Shutter 8 Shutter
Fig. 8
*NU=Not Used
F1—F4 is the number of channels choice. If you want to set F4 to “y”, F1, F2, F3 should be set to “n”, at that
time, the 6 channels showing: Pan, Tilt, Color, Gobo, NU, Strobe. Any function of this product is all base on
this premise. You can consult above list to know the meaning of F5—FC.

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Self-control
Self-control means the fixture is controlled by itself, not by the controller. It has two modes of control: the
one is sound control and other is built-in control.
Sound control: Set F8 (Audio) to “y”, and set the others to “n”.
Press , the unit will respond based upon the built-in program, when it receives sound signal.
Note, if you give another sound signal before one operation has not finished and the program will not have
any response, You should wait for the first operation to end, or the Unicorn will revert.
If you want to use the built-in program, set F9 to “y” and the others to “n”.
Press , the unit will process the built-in program.
Self-control has a especial control mode: Master/Slave mode.
There is a Master control; by the setting mode and other Slaves process the same of master mode.
At this time, the Master (F4) should be set to “y”, and the other keys according your requirement to set the
number of Slave should be A001
Please note: set F1_F2_F3 of Master/Slaves to “n” and set F4 to “y”.
Control by Controller
Please note when you use the controller, the unit has 6channels: Pan, Tilt, Color, Gobo, Gobo rotation and
Strobe.
When using multiple Unicorns, make sure you set the DMX addresses right.
Therefore, the DMX address of the first Unicorn should be 1(A001); the DMX address of the second Unicorn
should be 1+6=7(A007); the DMX address of the third Unicorn should be 7+6=13(A013), etc.
The controller will not make any mistakes.

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Maintenance
The Showtec Unicorn requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean.
Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid.
Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Please clean internal components once a year with a
light brush and vacuum cleaner. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the DMX and audio connections with a
damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Changing the Lamp
1. Disconnect mains power supply. Loosen the screws (W, X, Y, Z) on the back of the lamp cover. Gently
pull out the base.
2. With one hand holding the lamp socket, pull the lamp out of the lamp socket with the other.
3. Follow directions for installing a new lamp, page 8.
Replacing a Fuse
Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out. If the fuse
burns out, the product will not function whatsoever. If this happens, follow the directions below to do so.
1. Unplug the unit from electric power source.
2. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover. Gently pry up the fuse cover.
3. Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out.
4. Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was. Reinsert the fuse cover. Products are
packed with a replacement fuse. If your replacement fuse is missing, a new one can be purchased at an
electric appliance store. Be sure to use a fuse of the same type and specification. See the product
specification label for details.
Replacing a Gobo
Gobo-wheel with rotating gobo’s
1. Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF.
2. Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size. For the right size, see below.
Fig. 9
3. Place the moving head straight (the text on the back must be readable)
4. Loosen the 4 screws (fig. 10) on underside of the head. Remove the maintenance cap.
5. Turn the gobo wheel with the open gobo to U-shape opening (fig. 11),
6. Push the gobo and the pinchcock very carefully (fig 13 B) out of the gobo wheel. Pay attention that the
pinchcock does not fall in the device (fig. 12).
7. Place the new gobo in the gobo wheel. Carefully put the pinchcock back, gently press the pinchcock
a little bit together. Possibly use a pair of pliers to press the pinchcock a little bit together.
8. Replace the maintenance cap and fasten all screws.

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pinchcock
gobo
Gobo Pan
Fig. 10
Fig. 11 Fig. 12
Gobo wheel with gobos
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Troubleshooting
No Light, No Movement - All Products
This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps
below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following
steps.
If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician.
Response: Suspect three potential problem areas: the power supply, the lamp, the fuse.
1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply.
2. The lamp. Replace the old lamp with a new one with the same specifications. See page 15 for replacing
lamps.
3. The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 15 for replacing the fuse.
No Response to DMX
Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card
malfunction.
1. Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. Try
your DMX control again.
2. Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault. Does the controller operate properly with other
DMX products ? If not, take the controller in for repair. If so, take the DMX cable and the light effect to a
qualified technician.

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Product Specification
Model: Showtec Unicorn
Voltage: 230V-50Hz (CE)
Power: 250W
Fuse: 6,3A / 250V
Dimensions: 295x340x485mm (LxWxH)
Weight: 12,5 kg
Operation and Programming
Signal pin OUT : pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Set Up and Addressing : LED control panel
Pan / Tilt 8 or 16 bit
DMX kanalen 6
Signal input 3-pin XLR male
Signal output 3-pin XLR female
Lamp
Allowed lamp models:
Osram HSD-150/70 (2000 hr; 7000K) ordercode 80940
GE CMH-150 (10000 hr; 4200K) ordercode 80925
Control: Automatic and DMX remote ON / OFF
Electro-mechanical effects
Gobos : 7 rotating gobos plus open
Colors : 11 colored gobos, and open
Gobo rotation : adjustable speed and position direction
Dimmer : 0 – 100% linear dimmer
Strobe-effect with variable speed (1 flash -- 10 flashes/sec.)
DMX-control via standard DMX-controller
Sound-controlled via built-in microphone
Manual focus
Pan 0º -- 540º
Tilt 0º -- 270º
Wheel control : auto-electronic reset
Gobos
Gobo diameter (metal or glass) 22 mm
Maximum image diameter 18 mm
Glass gobo : heat-resistant and intensify glass; dichroic glas coating
Cooling: Fan cooled
*: Versions for other lamps may be produced. Please check the specification label on your product.
Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.