thomann Stairville Beam Moving Head B5R User manual

Beam Moving Head B5R
moving head
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
18.11.2019, ID: 347665 (V3)

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features.................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 11
5 Starting up............................................................................................................................... 14
6 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 15
7 Operating................................................................................................................................. 17
7.1 Starting the device....................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Main menu...................................................................................................................... 17
7.3 Gobos................................................................................................................................ 22
7.4 Menu overview.............................................................................................................. 23
7.5 Functions in 16-channel DMX mode..................................................................... 23
7.6 Functions in 17-channel DMX mode..................................................................... 28
8 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 32
8.1 Installing / replacing the illuminant....................................................................... 32
8.2 Lamp hour counter reset............................................................................................ 36
9 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 37
10 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 38
11 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 39
12 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 40
13 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 41
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
Personal
consultation
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
Letterings
Displays
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References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the speci‐
ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-
reference to jump to the specied location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 5.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in death
or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – hot surface.
Warning – dangerous optical radiation.
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – toxic substances.
Warning – danger zone.
Cross-references
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended for use as a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. The
device is designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use
the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other
operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury
or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from
improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent
switching on and o. The device is not suitable for continuous operation.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and
are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the
like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Completely disconnect the device from the power supply before you
open or remove covers. Mount all covers and attach them rmly before
connecting the device again.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are
missing or damaged.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord)
with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the
plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or re. If in
doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
Intended use
Safety
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WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive
persons should avoid looking at strobe lights.
WARNING!
Danger of burns and eye injuries caused by high light intensity
The light source used in this device produces visible and invisible light
beams of high intensity.
Never look directly into the light source.
Do not use the device when covers, shieldings, lenses or other optical
components are missing or damaged. In particular, avoid prolonged
direct exposure of the skin during maintenance without adequate cover
of the light source.
WARNING!
Risk of burns
The surface of the device can become very hot during operation.
Do not touch the device with bare hands during operation, and after
switching o wait for at least 15 minutes.
WARNING!
Danger of burns in case of inappropriate handling of the illuminant
The light source used in this device is under high pressure, especially
when heated, and can explode if handled inappropriately.
Allow the illuminant to cool down for at least two hours before starting
any maintenance or replacement. Always wear suitable protective
gloves and safety glasses when handling the illuminant.
WARNING!
Danger of poisoning on lamp breakage
When discharge lamps break, small amounts of harmful substances (e.g.
mercury) are released.
When a discharge lamp breaks within a closed room: Vacate the room
immediately and ventilate adequately.
To remove the remnants of broken discharge lamps wear Nitrile protec‐
tive gloves, breathing and mouth protection.
Dispose of broken or worn discharge lamps as hazardous waste
according to legal regulations in a tightly closed container.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules
that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary
safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to movements of the device
The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce
very bright light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the
device, when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote
control and when you turn o a DMX controller that is connected to the
device. Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened.
Before you turn on the device and during the operation, always ensure
that nobody stays close to the device. If work has to be performed in the
area of movement or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain
turned o.
CAUTION!
Danger of injury in case of inappropriate handling of the illuminant
After the specied lifetime of the used illuminant there is an increased
risk of explosion.
Replace the illuminant in time, latest at the end of rated average life‐
time.
When replacing the illuminant, all safety instructions for handling light
sources must be observed and wear suitable protective gloves and
safety glasses.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any
direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage,
never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight,
heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the
chapter ‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy tem‐
perature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after
it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport
at low outside temperatures).
Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful
ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be
maintained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent
overheating and other malfunction.
The device must not be moved during use.
NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet)
matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro‐
tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused
for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse
The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit.
Fire hazard!
Only fuses of the same type may be used.
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly
react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor
and after some time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use
felt-pad oor protectors or a carpet.
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3 Features
The moving head is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at
events, on rock stages, in theatres and musicals or in night clubs.
Special features of the device:
nControl via DMX (16 or 17 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit
nPAN movement: 540°
nTILT movement: 270°
nPAN / TILT speed adjustable
nUltra-high-speed stepper motors with 16 bit resolution
nAutomatic position correction
nColour wheel with 14 colours plus white
nGobo wheel with 17 static gobos plus open
nEects wheel with rotatable eightfold prism
nMotorized ne adjustable zoom / focus
nShutter with programmed strobe eects
nTwo Omega brackets with quick-release fastener, two C-hooks and a safety rope
included
For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This
eect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of
the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the
lowest possible brightness.
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4 Installation
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust
and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your
own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Lift the device only at the base. When lifted at the rotatable mounting, the device
may be damaged.
You can install the device standing or hanging. When in use, the device must be
mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss.
Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you
perform any kind of maintenance. Block access under the work area.
WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules
that apply in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary
safety attachment, such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
The load capacity of trusses or other xtures must be sucient for the
intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places
additional loads on the load-bearing parts.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to movements of the device
The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce
very bright light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the
device, when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote
control and when you turn o a DMX controller that is connected to the
device. Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened.
Before you turn on the device and during the operation, always ensure
that nobody stays close to the device. If work has to be performed in the
area of movement or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain
turned o.
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NOTICE!
Fire and overheating hazard
The distance between the light source and ammable materials must be
greater than 12 m. The distance to non-inammable materials must be
greater than 2 m.
Always ensure sucient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
NOTICE!
Possible damage caused by movements of the device
Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the
movements of the head (pan, tilt).
NOTICE!
Possible data transmission errors
For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not
use ordinary microphone cables.
Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers
or ampliers.
The quick lock openings on the housing bottom are used for secure attachment of
the supplied Omega brackets. Here you can connect ight adapters (such as with C-
hooks). The safety rope must pass through the notches on the bottom case as shown
in the following gure.
1 Quick lock openings for Omega brackets
2 Openings for safety cable
Mounting options
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Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
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5 Starting up
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality
cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping
hazards.
Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or
another DMX device. Connect the output of the rst DMX device to the input of the
second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the
last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼W).
When the unit and the DMX controller are in operation, the display shows the set
DMX address continuously. This shows that a DMX signal is received at the input. If
this is not the case, the set DMX address ashes on the display.
The two locking lever for rotation and inclination serve as transport safety device and
protect the device from accidental movements. Lock both levers before you disas‐
semble or transport the unit or when performing maintenance. Loosen both levers
before turning on the device.
Connections in DMX mode
DMX indicator
Locking lever
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6 Connections and controls
1 Light aperture.
2 Inclination locking lever.
3 Rotation locking lever.
4 Grab handle.
5Arrow button
Increases the displayed value by one.
6Arrow button
Decreases the displayed value by one.
To reverse the display (for example when ying), press both arrow buttons briey at the same time.
7[E]
Opens the main menu and submenus and serves to conrm the entered values.
8[S]
Closes an open menu without saving any changes.
If the display is shown inverted, the function of the keys [E] and [S] is reversed.
9 Display.
10 [POWER IN]
Lockable input socket (Power Twist) to supply a connected unit. Once the power plug is connected to an AC outlet,
AC voltage is present and the unit is operational.
11 [POWER OUT]
Lockable output socket (Power Twist) to supply a further unit.
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12 [F 10A]
Fuse holder.
13 [DMX IN]
DMX input sockets (3- and 5-pin).
14 [DMX OUT]
DMX output sockets (3- and 5-pin).
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7 Operating
7.1 Starting the device
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to movements of the device
The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce
very bright light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the
device, when the device operates in automatic mode or under remote
control and when you turn o a DMX controller that is connected to the
device. Persons staying near the device could be injured or frightened.
Before you turn on the device and during the operation, always ensure
that nobody stays close to the device. If work has to be performed in the
area of movement or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain
turned o.
Loosen the locking levers for rotation and tilt.
Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the
fans start to work, the head moves to the home positions for rotation (pan) and incli‐
nation (tilt). After a few more seconds, the device operates in the last set mode. The
last set DMX address appears in the display. About one minute after turning on the
light source lights with full brightness.
7.2 Main menu
Press [E] to activate the main menu. Use the arrow keys to select a submenu. When
the display shows the desired submenu press [E] to open it up. To close the main
menu, press [S] or wait ten seconds.
All previously made settings are retained even when you disconnect the device from
the power grid. To restart with default values, use the ‘RESET’ function.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘1.DMX AddressSet’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow keys to select a value between 1 and
512. Use [E] to jump to the next digit of the numeric value.
Once the display shows the desired value, press [E] to save this setting and to close
the submenu. To close the menu without saving the changes, press [S] or wait one
minute.
Make sure that the DMX address matches the conguration of your DMX controller.
DMX address
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Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘2.Channel Mode’ . Press [E]. Use now the arrow keys to select between ‘16’ (16
channel mode) and ‘17’ (17 channel mode).
Once the display shows the desired value, press [E] to save this setting and to close
the submenu. To close the menu without saving the changes, press [S] or wait one
minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘3.Info’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘1.Power
On Times’ . Press [E]. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘1.Power On
Time’ . Press [E]. The display now shows the unit's number of operating hours so far.
The upper line shows the value since the last reset of the operating hours counter,
the bottom line shows the total value since the production of the device.
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘3.Info’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘1.Power
On Times’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘2.Clear Time’ .
Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘Conrm’ and press [E] again.
The operating hours counter is reset, the display now shows the parent submenu.
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘3.Info’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘2.Lamp
On Times’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘1.Lamp On Time’ .
Press [E]. The display now shows the lamp's number of operating hours so far. The
upper line shows the value since the last reset of the lamp hours counter, the bottom
line shows the total value since the production of the device.
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘3.Info’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘2.Lamp
On Times’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘2.Clear Time’ .
Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘Conrm’ and press [E] again.
The lamp’s hours counter is reset, the display now shows the parent submenu.
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘3.Info’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘3.Lamp
Strikes’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘1.Lamp Strike’ . Press
[E]. The display now shows the lamp's number of operating hours so far. The upper
line shows the value since the last reset of the lamp strike counter, the bottom line
shows the total value since the production of the device.
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
DMX mode
Operating hours display
Operating hours counter reset
Lamp hour counter
Lamp hours counter reset
Lamp strike counter
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Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘3.Info’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘2.Lamp
Strikes’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘2.Clear Time’ . Press
[E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘Conrm’ and press [E] again. The
lamp strikes’ counter is reset, the display now shows the parent submenu.
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘3.Info’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘4.System
Version’ . Press [E]. The display now shows the software versions of the modules used.
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘3.Info’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘5.Fans
Monitor’ . Press [E]. The display now shows the speed of the two fans. The table below
shows the values for normal operation. To avoid damage, turn o the appliance and
let it cool down, if one or both speeds are above the limit.
Fan Speed range (min–1)
Lamp fan 1 4500 … 5500
Lamp fan 2 3200 … 4000
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘4.Options’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘1.Pan
Inverse’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘On’ (reverse rotation
direction) or ‘O’ (normal rotation direction). Conrm the selection with [E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘4.Options’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘2.Tilt
Inverse’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘On’ (reverse rotation
direction) or ‘O’ (normal rotation direction). Conrm the selection with [E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘4.Options’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item ‘3.Pan
Tilt Swap’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘On’ (DMX channels
for Pan and Tilt reversed) or ‘O’ (normal channel assignment). Conrm the selection
with [E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Lamp strike counter reset
Software version
Fan speed
Pan inversion
Tilt inversion
Pan Tilt swap
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Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘4.Options’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item
‘4.LampOn Via DMX’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘On’ (lamp
strike on present DMX signal) or ‘O’ (no automatic lamp strike). Conrm the selec‐
tion with [E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘4.Options’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item
‘5.LampOVia DMX’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘On’ (lamp
o via DMX enabled) or ‘O’ (lamp o via DMX disabled). Conrm the selection with
[E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘4.Options’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item
‘6.Reset Via DMX’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘On’ (reset via
DMX enabled) or ‘O’ (reset via DMX disabled). Conrm the selection with [E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘4.Options’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item
‘7.LampOn byPowOn’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘On’
(lamp strike when turning on) or ‘O’ (no automatic lamp strike when turning on).
Conrm the selection with [E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘4.Options’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item
‘8.LampOfnoDMX’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘On’ (lamp
o when missing DMX signal) or ‘O’ (lamp is on even with no DMX signal present).
Conrm the selection with [E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Press [E] to open up the main menu. Then use the arrow buttons to select the menu
item ‘5.Settings’ . Press [E]. Now use the arrow buttons to select the menu item
‘1.Language’ . Press [E]. Use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘Simplied Chinese’
or ‘English’ . Conrm the selection with [E].
Press [S] to exit the submenu or wait one minute.
Lamp strike via DMX
Lamps o via DMX
Reset via DMX
Lamp strike when turning on
Lamps o when no DMX signal
present
Display language
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