User Manual: CoboPin-VT3001C(-I/-T)
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Introduction
Dear customer,
congratulations on the purchase of a Multiform-branded item and the trust having been
put in us with this decision. Multiform is one of the leading global manufacturers of
professional lighting equipment and has decades of experience in design, production
and quality assurance.
To meet your requirements, this unit has been designed and built to the highest
standards, so that we can assure you that you have made a good and satisfying
investment. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own safety and the
safety of your environment, please read these operating instructions carefully before
you start using the unit.
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Description
The CoboPin-VT3001C is a powerful yet compact RGB color-mixing light fixture for
indoor applications, which range from architectural purposes to stage lighting. With its
compact design, high-efficiency drive electronics and advanced cooling system, this
fixture has been designed for both flexibility and reliability. It is available in a single-
bracket version for installation purposes (VT-3001C-I) and a dual-bracket version for
touring applications (VT3001C-T).
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read the safety precautions in this chapter before installing,
powering up, operating or servicing this device. Failure to do so
may void the product warranty, and releases the manufacturer
from all product liability.
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Symbols used in this manual
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product
and in this manual:
WARNING!
Read manual before installation, operation or servicing.
WARNING!
Safety hazard. Risk of injury or death.
WARNING!
Hazardous voltage. Risk of severe or fatal electric shock.
User Manual: CoboPin-VT3001C(-I/-T)
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mix mode. Otherwise you will be in pattern mode. In this mode the potentiometer (1) is
disabled.
Display on/off
If none of the buttons is pressed for more than approximately 25 seconds the display is
switched off. As soon as one of the buttons is pressed again, the display switches on
immediately.
Key lock
Pressing the MODE button (7) for longer than 3 seconds locks all the buttons (5-7) and
the potentiometer (1). The display shows “LOC” in alteration to the mode (changing
every 2 seconds). Pressing the MODE button again for more than 3 seconds unlocks
the button- and potentiometer-functions. Please note: If the display is in OFF-mode it
will take approximately 25 seconds before the display switches off. It will be switched
on again if any key is touched and will switch off again after 25 seconds if the keys are
not unlocked by the procedure mentioned above.
Switch on condition
The unit always returns to the last mode before it was switched off; in DMX modes
however DMX values are cleared if power is switched off.
DMX signal drop condition
The device will retain the status that it was in before the DMX signal got lost, but
potential tact settings will be automatically cleared.
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Maintenance
This unit does not need regular maintenance. The internal circuit is protected by a
250V/2A slow-blow fuse 5x20mm fuse. If this fuse fails, this usually indicates an
internal fault requiring servicing by a qualified engineer.