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CAUTION!

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP!

Introduction

Thank you for having chosen a FUTURELIGHT MH-460. You acquired a versatile, powerful and intelligent
lighting-effect.
Unpack your FUTURELIGHT MH-460 and make sure that there are no damages caused by transportation.
Should there be any, please consult your local dealer and do not take the device into operation.

Features

Moving-head spot
Cam Lock system with 2 Omega holders included in the delivery • Versatile operation modes via DMX-512,
as stand alone or in Master/Slave-mode (up to 9 slaves) • Three freely programmable programs by which all
slaves can be controlled via the master-device • Quick Lock system for easy opening of the projector head •
Easy lamp-exchange via service screws • Optimized optical system for highest light output • Rotating gobo-
wheel with 7 interchangeable and indexable rotating gobos plus open. Rotating gobos: 4 metal gobos, 1
multicolor dichroic gobo, 1 glass gobo. Rotating gobo-wheel continuous rotation • The rotating gobos can be
turned by 360°, the adjusted position is memorized • Colour-wheel with 11 dichroic filters plus white. •
Rainbow-effect in both directions • Shutter/dimmer unit allowing very smooth dimming and strobo effect 1-8
flash per sec. • Modular construction of fixture • Addressing, special functions setting, effects calibration via
control panel with 4-digit LED display • Readout fixture and lamp usage, receiving DMX values, temperature,
etc • Built-in analyzer for easy fault finding, error messages • Built-in demo sequences • Remotely
controllable speed of Pan/Tilt movement for easy programming • Remote reset function • Intelligent control
panel with 4-digit LED display • 4 DMX-channels • Exact positioning within 530° Pan and 285° • Tilt
Automatic Pan/Tilt position correction • High luminous-efficiency parabolic mirror and double condenser
system • 19° standard objective • All lenses are anti-reflection coated • 6 high-quality stepper-motors for
smooth movements • Self-resetable thermo-fuse • For CDM-SA/T 150/942, G-12 socket lamp • DMX-control
via every standard DMX-controller • Suitable FUTURELIGHT controllers: CP-256 Controller, EX-4 Controller,
CP-528 Controller

Summary of Contents for MH-460

Page 1: ...Copyright Reproduction prohibited USER MANUAL 0 6SRWOLJKW Version 1 0 Keep this manual for future needs...

Page 2: ...ng Head silver Spot 51832956 FUTURELIGHT MH 640 Moving Head Washlight 51833000 FUTURELIGHT MH 640 Moving Head silver Washlight 51833010 FUTURELIGHT MH 660 Moving Head Spot 51833020 FUTURELIGHT MH 660...

Page 3: ...tion of the control channels 15 Function of the control channels 2 16 bit protocol 17 Function of the control channels 3 8 bit protocol 18 Function of the control channels 4 8 bit protocol 20 DMX cont...

Page 4: ...gobos 1 multicolor dichroic gobo 1 glass gobo Rotating gobo wheel continuous rotation The rotating gobos can be turned by 360 the adjusted position is memorized Colour wheel with 11 dichroic filters...

Page 5: ...anel 1 Projector head 2 Lense 3 Carrying handle 4 Base 5 Control Board Control Board 12 Display 13 Mode button 14 Enter button 15 Up button 16 Down button 6 DMX output 7 DMX input 8 Carrying handle 9...

Page 6: ...tage is not higher than stated on the rear panel Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges Check the device and the power cord from time to time Always disconnect from t...

Page 7: ...using cover is open as discharge lamps may explose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation which may cause burns The maximum ambient temperature ta must never be exceeded CAUTION The lens has to be repl...

Page 8: ...s temperatures the device is not designed for Damages caused by non observance are not subject to warranty Please follow the lamp manufacturer s notes Do not touch the glass bulb bare handed during th...

Page 9: ...o be brighter as in the center the lamp is too close at the reflector In this case you need to move the lamp away from the reflector until the light is evenly distributed and the beam appears bright e...

Page 10: ...e first time and after changes before taking into operation another time The operator has to make sure that safety relating and machine technical installations are approved by an expert after every fo...

Page 11: ...t load of 10 times the projector s weight DANGER OF FIRE When installing the device make sure there is no highly inflammable material decoration articles etc within a distance of min 0 5 m CAUTION Use...

Page 12: ...ture You must only use safety ropes with screw on carabines Installation via the Omega holders 1 Clamp 2 Safefty rope 3 Quick lock fastener 4 Omega holders Screw one clamp each via a M12 screw and nut...

Page 13: ...to dimming packs DANGER TO LIFE Before taking into operation for the first time the installation has to be approved by an expert DMX 512 connection Master Slave connection Controller operation Master...

Page 14: ...al and Signal into a 3 pin XLR plug and plug it in the DMX output of the last fixture Master Slave operation The master slave operation enables that several devices can be synchronized and controlled...

Page 15: ...Tilt Push slider up in order to move head vertically TILT Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The head can be turned by 280 and stopped at any position yo...

Page 16: ...wards rainbow effect from fast to slow 190 193 No rotation 194 255 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast Channel 7 Rotating gobos 0 15 Open 16 31 Gobo 1 metal 32 47 Gobo 2 multicolor dichroic 46...

Page 17: ...annel 1 Horizontal movement Pan Channel 2 Pan fine 16 bit Channel 3 Vertical movement Tilt Channel 4 Tilt fine 16 bit Channel 5 Speed of PAN TILT movement 0 Max speed tracking mode 1 Max speed vector...

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