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Ordercode: 43631 

Spectral M950 Q4 Tour 

 

The user is responsible for correct positioning and operating of the Spectral. The manufacturer will not 

accept liability for damages caused by the misuse or incorrect installation of this device. 

 

This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green 

conductor to earth. 

 

During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not 

necessarily mean that the device is defective. 

 

Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician. 

 

WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase. 

 

 

 

Operating Determinations 

 

This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the 

device will serve you for a long time without defects. 

 

The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be bigger than 1 

meter. 

 

The maximum ambient temperature t

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 = 40°C must never be exceeded. 

 

The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 40° C. 

 

If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual, the product may 

suffer damages and the warranty becomes void. 

 

Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, crash, etc. 

 

You endanger your own safety and the safety of others! 

 

Rigging 

Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all 

other safety issues. 

 

Do not attempt the installation yourself ! 

Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer ! 

 

Procedure: 

 

If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be used. 

 

Use a clamp to mount the projector, with the mounting bracket, to the trussing system. 

 

The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.  

 

The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety net or 

safety cable. 

 

When rigging, derigging or servicing the projector, always make sure, that the area below the 

installation site is secured and that there are not any unauthorized people around. 

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

Summary of Contents for 43631

Page 1: ...Spectral M950 Q4 Tour V1 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Ordercode 43631 MANUAL ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...ontrol Panel 12 Control Mode 12 DMX Addressing 12 Menu Overview 13 Main Menu Options 14 1 Power Saving Mode Full Power Mode 14 2 Display lock 15 3 DMX 4 channel mode 15 4 DMX 8 channel mode 15 5 DMX 1...

Page 3: ...udes Showtec Spectral M950 Q4 Tour Blue White power cable 1 5 m User manual LED Expected Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the accelerat...

Page 4: ...ute force when installing or operating the device Only use the device indoors avoid contact with water or other liquids Only operate the fixture after having checked if the housing is firmly closed an...

Page 5: ...er be exceeded The relative humidity must not exceed 50 with an ambient temperature of 40 C If this device is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual the product may suffer dam...

Page 6: ...he mains Connect the device to the mains with the power plug Always check if the right color cable is connected to the right place International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable Pin L BROWN RED YELLOW COPPE...

Page 7: ...umber 04 A brief description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this ch...

Page 8: ...e 18 x 8W 4 in 1 RGBA LEDs Light output 16740 lumen 1 m Refresh rate 400Hz Control modes Built in programs Color Presets Manual Master Slave DMX 512 Control protocol DMX 512 Dimmer 0 100 Strobe 0 20Hz...

Page 9: ...m and plastic padding is removed Connect all cables Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or s...

Page 10: ...olor Presets and Manual Mode Multiple Spectrals Master Slave control 01 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 02 Use a 3 pin XLR cable to...

Page 11: ...nect the first unit s DMX out socket with the second unit s in socket using a DMX signal cable Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 05 Supply electric power Plug electric main...

Page 12: ...r you must obtain data cables You can purchase DAP Audio certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grad...

Page 13: ...al should be 16 15 31 031 etc Please be sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each Spectral correctly If two or more Spectrals are addressed similarly they will work s...

Page 14: ...Ordercode 43631 Spectral M950 Q4 Tour Menu Overview 13...

Page 15: ...With this menu you can set the desired energy mode 01 Press the MODE button until the display shows or 02 When the display shows the device is operating in Power Saving Mode Its output is limited in r...

Page 16: ...lay shows 02 Press the UP DOWN buttons to set the desired DMX address The adjustment range is between 1 512 4 DMX 8 channel mode With this menu you can set the DMX address in 8 channel mode 01 Press t...

Page 17: ...rom dark to brightest 03 You can combine Red Green Blue and Amber to create an infinite range of colors 0 255 11 Blue LED brightness Manual Mode With this menu you can set the Blue LED brightness 01 P...

Page 18: ...100 Channel 2 Red Dimmer must be open 0 255 Gradual adjustment Red from 0 100 Channel 3 Green Dimmer must be open 0 255 Gradual adjustment Green from 0 100 Channel 4 Blue Dimmer must be open 0 255 Gra...

Page 19: ...14 must be set between 0 35 0 255 Fine adjustment Green from 0 100 Channel 7 Blue Dimmer must be open and CH14 must be set between 0 35 0 255 Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 100 Channel 8 Fine Blue Dim...

Page 20: ...keep the unit clean Otherwise the fixture s light output will be significantly reduced Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Wipe lens cl...

Page 21: ...ally or not at all to the controller Poor data quality Check data quality If much lower than 100 percent the problem may be a bad data link connection poor quality or broken cables missing termination...

Page 22: ...16740 lumen 1 m Color mixing RGBA Beam angle 25 Dimmer 0 100 Strobe 0 20Hz Refresh rate 400Hz Housing Metal Flame retardant plastic DMX control via standard DMX controller On Board OLED display for e...

Page 23: ...Ordercode 43631 Spectral M950 Q4 Tour Dimensions 22...

Page 24: ...2015 Showtec...

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