Sound Sation BEAM-ARC5-10W User manual

BEAM-ARC5-10W
USER MANUAL
PRO-LIGHTING

Dear customer，
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One last thing: read this manual before using the instrument, an
incorrect operation can cause damages to you and to the unit. Take
care!
The SOUNDSATION Team

If any foreign objects enter the instrument, please contact
your dealer or an authorized SOUNDSATION center.
The serial number, electrical features and international
standards are printed on a label located in the bottom
of the instrument.
In case of problems remember to give the serial number
to the responsible of the technical assistance.
GENERAL WARNINGS
To prevent possible damages read the following list of actions:
- Do not place the product in wet or dirty environments.
- Do not remove the protective coverings.
-Do not cover any of the productss ventilation holes.
- Air must circulate freely around the product.
- Do not set the product on a surface with excessive vibration.
- Do not expose the product to high electro-magnetic interference.
- Do not expose the product to heat, cold, wet in improper way in
respect to its IP grade
- Do not leave the product in direct sunlight.
- Do not expose the product to electrostatic forces.
- Do not place items with flames, such as candles or lighters, on the
product.
- Do not place the product on anything containing water or other
fluids.

Contents
Section 1.Getting Started
Unpacking
Safety Instruction
Section 2. Set Up
Installation
Controlling Board
Machine Connection
Section 3. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Section 4. Reference
Control Menu
DMX Protocol
Specification
WARNING
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Improper use
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Section 1. Getting Started
Unpacking
Safety Instruction
Unpacking
1pc Fixture
1pc User Manual
1pc Power Cable
1pc Signal Cable
Thanks for using our ARC LED MOVING BEAM range. Carefully unpack the box and check
the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good conditions. If anything looks as if
it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material
for inspection. Again, please save the carton and all packing materials. If a fixture must be
returned to manufacturer, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original
manufacturer box and packing.
WARRANTY & SERVICE

Safety Instruction
Please conserve this manual as operation guidance. If you sell this product to other user, please
make sure that they also receive this user manual.
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 the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
The fixture is intended to indoor use only. To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to
rain or moisture. Make sure there are no flammable, explosive or corrosive materials surrounded
in 0.5 meter while operating.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50CM away from
adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Do not operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104℉(40℃).
Safe wire should be used to install machine. Bearing of safe wire should be 3 times of the
machine weight. Complimentary signal cable transmits signals to 20 unit fixtures at most. Signal
amplifier is a must to connect more fixtures. Sectional area of complimentary power cable is 1.5
㎡.
Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse/lamp and be sure to
replace with same fuse/lamp size and type. Cut off power before moving, repairing and cleaning
the machine.
Secure fixture using a safety chain and carrying handles. Never carry the fixture by its cord.
In case of failure or misfunction occurred, stop using the unit immediately.
Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Buy the same spare
parts/components from manufacturer directly.
To avoid electric shock, all fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable ground. Make
sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. Do not power on and power off the fixture in a
short time. For your safety, do not touch fixture when running.
When use DMX controller, please make sure that there is no interference sources(e.g. intercom,
high frequency radio waves and radiation source)
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 local
distribution or after-sale service center.
CH10
Stand alone
speed
0-255 from slow to fast
CH11
Y run speed
0-255 from fast to slow
CH12
LED1
RGBW brightness adjust,2-31RED,32-61 GREEN,
62-91BLUE,92-121WHITE,122-151
RED+GREEN,152-181
RED+BLUE,182-211GREEN+BLUE,212-241RED+G
REEN+BLUE,242-255 RED+GREEN+BLUE+WHITE
CH13
LED2
CH14
LED3
CH15
LED4
CH16
LED5
CH17
reset
0-254 not applicable，255 reset
6. Master-Slave control model：
Set up one fixture as Master fixture(triggering), other fixtures as slave
fixtures(receiving trigger signals).Set up all fixtures same address value or
following DMX controller performance(Attention: all fixtures use the same DMX
channel-12 or 17CH)
Specification:
Voltage：AC110V~240V
Frequency：50/60Hz
Rated Power: 120W
LED: 10WX5 RGBW 4IN1
Control：DMX512
Channel: 17/12 CH (switchable)
Control Mode：DMX/sound active/auto/ master-slave/manual
Level of Protection: IP20
Stock: Clean and Dry place
Running Temp.: 0°C~40°C
Weight: 6.5KG
Package Dimension: 58*8*20cm
For your safety，please read this user manual carefully before
operation. The machine should be operated by qualified engineer！

DMX Protocol (17CH）
CH
Function
Description
CH1
Y
0-255
CH2
Y 16 bit
0-255
CH3
Dimmer
0-255 from dark to bright
CH4
R
0-255 from dark to bright
CH5
G
0-255 from dark to bright
CH6
B
0-255 from dark to bright
CH7
W
0-255 from dark to bright
CH8
strobe
0-255 from slow to fast
CH9
Stand-alone/
sound-active
1-7 Y stand-alone①，8-14 Y stand-alone②，15-21 Y
stand-alone③ ， 22-28 Y stand-alone④，29-35 Y
stand-alone⑤ ， 36-42 Y stand-alone⑥，43-49 Y
stand-alone⑦ ， 50-56 Y stand-alone⑧，57-63 Y
stand-alone⑨
CH9
Stand-alone/
sound-active
64-70 Y off stand-alone①，71-77 Y off stand-alone②，
78-84 Y off stand-alone③，85-91 Y off stand-alone④，
92-98 Y off stand-alone⑤ ， 99-105 Y off
stand-alone⑥，106-112 Y off stand-alone⑦，113-119
Y off stand-alone⑧，120-126 Y off stand-alone⑨
CH9
Stand-alone/
sound-active
127-133 Y sound-active①,134-140 Y
sound-active②,141-147 Y sound-active③,148-154 Y
sound-active④,155-161 Y sound-active⑤,162-168 Y
sound-active⑥,169-175 Y sound-active⑦,176-182 Y
sound-active⑧,183-189 Y sound-active⑨
CH9
Stand-alone/
sound-active
190-196 Y off sound-active①，197-203 Y off
sound-active②,204-210 Y off sound-active③,211-217
Y off sound-active④,218-224 Y off
sound-active⑤,225-231 Y off sound-active⑥,232-238
Y off sound-active⑦,239-245 Y off
sound-active⑧,246-255 Y off sound-active⑨
Section 2. Set Up
Installation
Controlling Board
Machine Connection
Installation
This machine should be mounted through the screw holes of truss. Safety wire is a must to
fix fixture well. Make sure truss and safety wire have strong load capacity to bear 3 times
weight than fixture at least. This machine should be installed by qualified technician.

Controlling Board
1. Display
Display menu and selected function.
2. Button
MENU
switch menu function
UP
On function: page up
On numerical value: increase value
DOWN
On function: page down
On numerical value: reduce value
ENTER
Settle selected function and value
3. DMX signal input
Control model by DMX signal，please use 3pin XLR signal cable.
4. DMX Signal output
Transfer DMX signal to next model, please use 3pin XLR signal cable.
5．Power input
Connect to obtain power
CH8
strobe
0-255 from slow to fast
CH9
Stand-alone/
sound-active
1-7 Y stand-alone①，8-14 Y stand-alone②，15-21
Y stand-alone③，22-28 Y stand-alone④，29-35 Y
stand-alone⑤，36-42 Y stand-alone⑥，43-49 Y
stand-alone⑦，50-56 Y stand-alone⑧，57-63 Y
stand-alone⑨
64-70 Y off stand-alone①，71-77 Y off
stand-alone②，78-84 Y off stand-alone③，85-91 Y
off stand-alone④，92-98 Y off stand-alone⑤，
99-105 Y off stand-alone⑥，106-112 Y off
stand-alone⑦，113-119 Y off stand-alone⑧，
120-126 Y off stand-alone⑨
127-133 Y sound-active①，134-140 Y
sound-active②，141-147 Y sound-active③，
148-154 Y sound-active④，155-161 Y
sound-active⑤，162-168 Y sound-active⑥，
169-175 Y sound-active⑦，176-182 Y
sound-active⑧，183-189 Y sound-active⑨
190-196 Y off sound-active①，197-203 Y off
sound-active②，204-210 Y off sound-active③，
211-217 Y off sound-active④，218-224 Y off
sound-active⑤，225-231 Y off sound-active⑥，
232-238 Y off sound-active⑦，239-245 Y off
sound-active⑧，246-255 Y off sound-active⑨
CH10
Stand alone
speed
0-255 from slow to fast
CH11
Y run speed
0-255 from fast to slow
CH12
reset
0-254 not applicable，255 reset

Test
Sound:x
UP/DOWN to choose Y off sound active model 1-9,
press ENTER to save
Test
Tilt:xxx
UP/DOWN to adjust Y value address, press ENTER
to save.(only active with Auto:x and Sound:x)
MENU5:
PassWord
|
Press
ENTER
PassWord
UnLock
Password---unloack. set up three-digit-number
password. ENTER→UP/DOWN to choose
digit(0-9)→ENTER. Default password is 988. Power
off fixture to active password unlock function
PassWord
Lock
Passwork-lock. Password---unloack. set up
three-digit-number password. ENTER→UP/DOWN
to choose digit(0-9)→ENTER. Default password is
988. Power off fixture to active password lock
function.
MENU6:
Re- Def-
ENTER TO RESET factory defaults
MENU7:
Reset
ENTER to RESET
Comment: Press MENU to back to the last option. Press ENTER to save.
How to erase password: Please press MENU→UP/ DOWN→MENU SYS-SET→ENTER→UP/
DOWN→SYS-SET Password→ENTER→UP/ DOWN→NO→ENTER→password(default
988)→ENTER
DMX Protocol (12CH）
CH
Function
Description
CH1
Y
0-255
CH2
Y 16 bit
0-255
CH3
Dimmer
0-255 from dark to bright
CH4
R
0-255 from dark to bright
CH5
G
0-255 from dark to bright
CH6
B
0-255 from dark to bright
CH7
W
0-255 from dark to bright
Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the
other end.
A word on termination: DMX is a resilient communication protocol,
however errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal errors, and therefore best
practices include use of a terninator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing problems
with erratic fixture behavior, especially over long signal cable runs, a terminator may help
improve performance.
To build your own DMX Terminator: Obtain a 120-ohm, 1/4-watt
resistor, and wire it between pins 2&3 of the last fixture. They are also readily available from
specialty retailers.
Complimentary signal cable can transmits signals to 20 unit fixtures
at most. Signal amplifier is a must to connect more fixtures

Section 3. Troubleshooting Section 4. Reference
Control Menu
DMX Protocol
Specification
Control Menu
Operation
Display
Description
MENU1:
Dmx512
|
PRESS
ENTER
Dmx512
17CH: xxx
UP/DOWN to choose 1-512, press ENTER to save
Dmx512
12CH: xxx
UP/DOWN to choose 1-512, press ENTER to save
MENU2:
Tilt
|
PRESS
ENTER
Tilt
No
Y clockwise, press ENTER to save
Tilt
Yes
Y anti-clockwise, press ENTER to save
MENU3:
Manual
|
PRESS
ENTER
Manual
CH01：xxx
…
Manual
CH17:xxx
UP/DOWN to adjust value 0-255, press ENTER to
save.(CH01 to CH17respects for 17CH same fu
nction as DMX512 console
MENU4:
Test
|
Press
ENTER
Test
MAuto:x
UP/DOWN to choose Y RUN auto model 1-9, press
ENTER to save
Test
Auto:x
UP/DOWN to choose Y off auto model 1-9, press
ENTER to save
Test
MSound:x
UP/DOWN to choose Y RUN sound-active
1-9,press ENTER to save
Probable cause(s)
Remedy
No response from
fixture when power
is applies
No power to fixture
Check power cables
Primary fuse blown
Replace fuse
Secondary fuse
blown
Replace fuse
Fixture resets but
does not respond
correctly to
controller(DMX
mode operation)
Controller not
connected
Connect controller
Incorrect
addressing of the
fixtures
Check address setting on fixture and controller
Bad data link
connection
Inspect cables and correct poor connections
and/or broken cables.
Conflict between
tracking and vector
control
Eliminate scene cross-fade on controller
Data link not
terminated
Insert termination plug in output of last fixture
Defective fixture or
2 devices
transmitting on link
Bypass fixtures one at a time until normal
operation is regained:unplug both connectors and
connect them directly together
Colors cannot be
mixed
Random color
mixing is on
Turn off random color mixing
Fixture does not
reset correctly
Electronic or
mechanical failure
Contact service technician
No light, lamp cuts
out intermittently,or
burns out too
quickly
Lamp missing or
blown
Disconnect fixture and replace lamp
Fixture or lamp is
too hot
Allow fixture to cool. If problem persists,contact
service technician