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OPERATION MANUAL
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Thank you for buying this JB Systems
®
product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own
safety, please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.
FEATURES
This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and
national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been
deposited by the manufacturer.
This device has been designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.
A wonderful light effect that creates an ocean of blue wave patterns, all moving to the beat of the music!
Contains a total of 60 lenses (30 deep blue + 30 light blue)
Works in standalone mode with internal microphone
Optional CA-8 hand controller available for extra functions in standalone and master/slave modes
Can be linked in master/slave mode to create a massive “Tsunami” of synchronized waves!
Can be programmed by any standard DMX-controller:
CH1: rotation speed + direction
CH2: blackout
Uses a special S-shaped 800W lamp to create the wonderful waves
Perfect for clubs, pubs, mobile DJ’s, …
BEFORE USE
Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealer first.
Important:
This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
Check the contents:
Check that the carton contains the following items:
Operating instructions
POSEIDON light effect
S-shaped 800W lamp
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use
or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this
appliance.
This symbol means: indoor use only.
This symbol means: Read instructions.
This symbol determines: the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance between
light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meters.
To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
A new light effect sometimes causes some unwanted smoke and/or smell. This is normal and disappears after some
minutes.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when bringing it
into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full performance or may even
cause damages.
This unit is for indoor use only.
Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign object
enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture must be fixed
at least 50cm from surrounding walls.
Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
Keep the unit away from children.
Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
Maximum save ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
The units’ surface temperature may reach up to 85°C. Don’t touch the housing with bare hands during its operation.
Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
Allow the device about 15 minutes to cool down before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for electrical
and mechanical safety in your country.
Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.
The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord is
squashed or damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
This fixture must be earthed to in order comply with safety regulations.
Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the lamp and mains fuse there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
Never
repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder.
Always
replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same type and
electricalspecifications!
In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Important:
Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering from
epilepsy.
DESCRIPTION:
1.
Internal microphone
2.
Microphone sensitivity
3.
¼” Jack input for the optional CA-8 hand
controller
4.
DMX input
5.
DMX output
6.
Cooling fan
7.
Mains input with IEC socket and integrated
fuse holder, connect the supplied mains
cable here.
8.
Hanging bracket with 2 knobs on both sides
to fasten the unit and a mounting hole to fix
a mounting hook.
9.
DIP switches, used to set the DMX-starting
address of the unit.
10.
60 optical lenses on the front part of the unit.
11.
Lamp compartment
