STARVILLE ROBOHEAD X-3 LED User manual

Owner‘s Manual
ROBOHEAD
X-3 LED

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Thanks a lot for purchasing our LED robohead. Please read this user manual
carefully and follow the instructions to avoid danger or damage to the unit
due to mishandling. Keep this user guide for future reference. If you give the
unit to another user, be sure that he also receives this instruction booklet.
Safety instruction
You have to carefully read the instruction, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance.
• Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before
using the unit.
• Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply
match the power requirements of the unit as stated in this manual.
• The unit is for indoor use only. Use it only in a dry location. Exposing the
devicetorainormoisturewouldcausetheriskofelectricalshockorre.
• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
50 cm from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
• Disconnect the device from the mains power before any servicing or
maintenance.
• Never sever the power cord’s earth wire of any device. Otherwise a
LIFE THREATENING situation exists!
• Replace fuse/lamp only with the same type. Do not use any other type
of lamp.
• Keepanyammablematerialawayfromtheunitwhileitisoperating.
Otherwiseyouruntheriskofcausingare.
• Usesafetycableswhenxingthisunit.
• In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit
immediately. Never try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out
by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact
the nearest authorized technical assistance centre. Always use the
same type spare parts.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the
housingorattemptanyrepairsbyyourself.Ifthextureshowsanyvisible
damage or if your unit may require service, please contact your dealer.
• NEVER use the unit under the following conditions:
> In places subject to vibrations or bumps.
> In places with a temperature of over 40 °C or less than 2 °C.
> In places subject to excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions
are between 35% and 80%).

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Installation
Youcaninstalltheunitonthetrussorceiling.Useclampstoxtheunit
totruss.Alwaysensurethattheunitisrmlyxedtoavoidvibrationand
slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you are
attaching the unit is secure. Also always use a safety cable that can hold
10timesoftheweightoftheunitwheninstallingthexture.
16 control channels
This device allows DMX512 control. Please see details as follow:
Channel DMX value Feature
1 PAN 1 0~255 0~540°
2 TILT 0~255 0~540°
3 PAN 2 0~255 0~540°
4 PIN 1 16bit 0~255 16bit spinner
5 TILT 16bit 0~255 16bit spinner
6 PAN 2 16bit 0~255 16bit spinner
7 PAN1/PAN2
/ TILT SPEED 0~255 Fast => slow
8 COLOUR
WHEEL
0~7 White
8~15 Dark blue
16~23 Yellow
24~31 Pink
32~39 Green
40~47 Peachblow
48~55 Blue
56~63 Orange-red
64~71 White + dark blue
72~79 Dark blue + yellow
80~87 Yellow + pink
88~95 Pink + green
96~103 Green + peachblow
104~111 Peachblow + blue
112~119 Blue + orange-red
120~127 Orange-red + white
128~192 Positive rainbow effect with increasing speed
192~255 Negative rainbow effect with increasing speed

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Channel DMX value Feature
9 SHUTTER
0~3 Close
4~7 Open
8~215 Strobe effect with increasing speed
216~255 Open
10 DIMMER 0~255 Closed => open
11 GOBO
WHEEL
0~7 8~15 16~23 24~31
32~39 40~47 48~55 56~63
64~71 Gobo 7 shake, from slow to fast
72~79 Gobo 6 shake, from slow to fast
80~87 Gobo 5 shake, from slow to fast
88~95 Gobo 4 shake, from slow to fast
96~103 Gobo 3 shake, from slow to fast
104~111 Gobo 2 shake, from slow to fast
112~119 Gobo 1 shake, from slow to fast
120~127 Open
128~191 Positive rainbow effect with increasing speed
192~255 Negative rainbow effect with increasing speed
12 GOBO
ROTATION
0~15 Reserved
16~127 Positive rotation with increasing speed
128~239 Negative rotation with increasing speed
240~255 Gobo bouncing
13 FUNCTION
0~7 Reserved
8~15 Blackout at Pan1/Pan2/Tilt movement
16~23 Blackout at Pan1/Pan2/Tilt movement disabled
24~31 Blackout at Colour wheel movement
32~39 Blackout at Colour wheel movement disabled
40~47 Blackout at Gobo wheel movement
48~55 Blackout at Gobo wheel movement disabled
56~87 Reserved
88~95 Blackout at all movements disabled
96~103 Reset Pan1/Pan2/Tilt

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Channel DMX value Feature
13 FUNCTION
104~111 Reserved
112~119 Reset Colour Wheel
120~127 Reset Wheel Gobo
128~135 Reserved
136~143 Reset Prism
144~151 Reset Focus
152~159 Reset All
160~255 Reserved
14 BUILT-IN
PROGRAM
0~7 Reserved
8~23 Built-in Program 1
24~39 Built-in Program 2
40~55 Built-in Program 3
56~71 Built-in Program 4
72~87 Built-in Program 5
88~103 Built-in Program 6
104~119 Built-in Program 7
120~135 Built-in Program 8
136~151 Sound control 1
152~167 Sound control 2
168~183 Sound control 3
184~199 Sound control 4
200~215 Sound control 5
216~231 Sound control 6
232~247 Sound control 7
248~255 Sound control 8
15 PRISM 0~7 Reserved
8~255 Prism Effect
16 FOCUS 0~255 Near => far

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11 control channels
This device allows DMX512 control. Please see details as follow:
Channel DMX value Feature
1 PAN 1 0~255 0~540°
2 TILT 0~255 0~540°
3 PAN 2 0~255 0~540°
4 COLOUR
WHEEL
0~7 White
8~15 Dark blue
16~23 Yellow
24~31 Pink
32~39 Green
40~47 Peachblow
48~55 Blue
56~63 Orange-red
64~71 White + dark blue
72~79 Dark blue + yellow
80~87 Yellow + pink
88~95 Pink + green
96~103 Green + peachblow
104~111 Peachblow + blue
112~119 Blue + orange-red
120~127 Orange-red + white
128~192 Positive rainbow effect with increasing speed
192~255 Negative rainbow effect with increasing speed
5 SHUTTER
0~3 Close
4~7 Open
8~215 Strobe effect with increasing speed
216~255 Open
6 GOBO
WHEEL
0~7 8~15 16~23 24~31
32~39 40~47 48~55 56~63
64~71 Gobo 7 shake, from slow to fast

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Channel DMX value Feature
6 GOBO
WHEEL
72~79 Gobo 6 shake, from slow to fast
80~87 Gobo 5 shake, from slow to fast
88~95 Gobo 4 shake, from slow to fast
96~103 Gobo 3 shake, from slow to fast
104~111 Gobo 2 shake, from slow to fast
112~119 Gobo 1 shake, from slow to fast
120~127 Open
128~191 Positive rainbow effect with increasing speed
192~255 Negative rainbow effect with increasing speed
7 GOBO
ROTATION
0~15 Reserved
16~127 Positive rotation with increasing speed
128~239 Negative rotation with increasing speed
240~255 Gobo bouncing
8 PRISM 0~7 Reserved
8~255 Prism Effect
9 FOCUS 0~255 Near => far
10 FUNCTION
0~7 Reserved
8~15 Blackout at Pan1/Pan2/Tilt movement
16~23 Blackout at Pan1/Pan2/Tilt movement disabled
24~31 Blackout at Colour wheel movement
32~39 Blackout at Colour wheel movement disabled
40~47 Blackout at Gobo wheel movement
48~55 Blackout at Gobo wheel movement disabled
56~87 Reserved
88~95 Blackout at all movement disabled
96~103 Reset Pan1/Pan2/Tilt
104~111 Reserved
112~119 Reset Colour Wheel
120~127 Reset Wheel Gobo
128~135 Reserved
136~143 Reset Prism
144~151 Reset Focus
152~159 Reset All
160~255 Reserved
11 BUILT-IN
PROGRAM
0~7 Reserved
8~23 Built-in Program 1
24~39 Built-in Program 2
40~55 Built-in Program 3

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Channel DMX value Feature
11 BUILT-IN
PROGRAM
56~71 Built-in Program 4
72~87 Built-in Program 5
88~103 Built-in Program 6
104~119 Built-in Program 7
120~135 Built-in Program 8
136~151 Sound control 1
152~167 Sound control 2
168~183 Sound control 3
184~199 Sound control 4
200~215 Sound control 5
216~231 Sound control 6
232~247 Sound control 7
248~255 Sound control 8
Password channel
This is a service function. Keep the <MODE / ESE> button pressed
for about 10 seconds. Then press the <UP>/<DOWN> buttons to
enter the password 2323.
Adjustment for Pan 1
Adjustment for Tilt
Adjustment for Pan 2
Adjustment for colour wheel
Adjustment for Gobo wheel
Press the <UP>/<DOWN> button repeatedly until you reach the desired
adjustment.Thenpressthe<ENTER>buttontoconrm.Afteryour
conrmationthesettingmodewillautoexitafter10seconds.

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DMX:
Slow show
Fast show
Sound controlled show
Slave function select
Slave
Pan 1 inverted function
Pan 1 inverted
Tilt inverted function
Tilt inverted
Pan 2 inverted function
Pan 2 inverted
Display inverted function
Display inverted
Switch channel mode
Basic mode

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System reset
Load defaults
Maintenance and care
Cleaningfrequencydependsontheenvironmentinwhichthexture
operates: damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater
accumulationofdirtonthexture’soptics.
• Never submerse the device in water or any other liquid. Don‘t let any
liquid get into the housing. This would damage the unit and cause a
short circuit.
• Before cleaning the device you must disconnect it from the mains.
Clean the surface of the device only with a slightly damp cloth. Never
use petrol, solvents or any aggressive cleaners! These could damage
the surface of the unit‘s housing!
• Use a dry soft cloth to clean the fan and the lens periodically. So you
will maintain good ventilation and an optimal illumination effect.

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Technical specifications
Power supply: AC 115 / 230 V, 60 / 50 Hz
Power consumption: 145 W
Fitting lamp: 50 W LED
DMX-control-channels: 16 or 11, selectable from control board
Colour: 7 colour + open + rainbow
Gobo-wheel: 7 gobo + open + rainbow
Shutter: Flash rate: 0-10 Hz
Dimmer: 0~100% variable motorized dimmer
Maximum PAN 1 movement: 540°
Maximum PAN 2 movement: 540°
Maximum TILT movement: 540°
Master/Slave activated by sound at pre-programmed
function
Our products are subject to a process of continual further development.
Thereforemodicationstothetechnicalfeaturesremainsubjecttochange
without further notice.
Disposal
Do not dispose of the device at the end of his operating life in your
normal domestic waste. This device is subject to the European
Guidelines 2002/96/EC.
• Have the product disposed of by a professional disposal company of by
your communal disposal facility.
• Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt contact
your disposal facility.
• Dispose of packaging materials in an environmentally responsible
manner.

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