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WARNING

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:

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 be 

qualified

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follow  the instructions of this manual

Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.

To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow
the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.

Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.

This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.

IMPORTANT:

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of
this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.

  Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all

connections with the mains with particular caution!

  Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.

  Never use anything to cover the ground contact.

  Never run the device without lamp!

  Never ignite the lamp if the objective-lens or any housing-cover is open, as discharge lamps may

expose and emit a high ultraviolet radiation, which may cause burns.

  Never lift the fixture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always

hold the fixture at the transport handles.

  Never look directly into the light source.

  Never leave any cables lying around.

  Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo, as the ball bearing will otherwise be opened.

  Do not insert objects into air vents.

  Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack.

  Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the lamp’s life.

  Do not touch the device’s housing bare-handed during its operation (housing becomes very hot).

  Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

  Only use device indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.

CAUTION!

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!

CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.

With a dangerous voltage you can suffer

a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!

Summary of Contents for Galaxy 1200

Page 1: ...Galaxy 1200 ORDERCODE 40405...

Page 2: ...Showtec for more excellent lighting products We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry New products are being launched regularly We work hard to keep you o...

Page 3: ...talling the Lamp Set Up and Operation One Galaxy Multiple Galaxys DMX Protocol Program Mode 13F 13 Channels Program Mode 19F 19 Channels Control Panel Control Mode DMX addressing Stand alone mode Func...

Page 4: ...ins with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit Never use anything to cover the ground contact Never run the device without lamp Never ignite the lamp if the objec...

Page 5: ...t has reached room temperature If your Showtec device fails to work properly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Showte...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...6 metal interchangeable rotating gobos plus open DMX control via standard DMX controller 13 19 DMX control channels required Strobe effect with adjustable speed 1 10 flashes sec Sound controlled via b...

Page 8: ...when it is damaged or deformed due to the heat Do not install lamps with a higher wattage Lamps with a higher wattage generate temperatures the device was not designed for Damages caused by non obser...

Page 9: ...o the beat of the music Multiple Galaxy s 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Use a 30 kg rated or stronger C clamp fastened onto the Galaxy Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circul...

Page 10: ...8 Fig 5...

Page 11: ...5 Tilt Push the slider up in order to move the mirror vertically TILT Gradual mirror adjustment from one end of the slider to the other 0 255 128 center The mirror can be turned by 90 and stopped at a...

Page 12: ...Positive rainbow effect with increasing speed 192 255 Negative rainbow effect with increasing speed Channel 10 Rotating Gobo wheel Mirror 2 5 0 15 16 31 Orange 32 47 Cherry 48 63 Green 64 79 80 95 Gl...

Page 13: ...255 Negative Gobo rotation with increasing speed Channel 13 Switching the Lamp Rest Internal Programs 0 DMX PAN TILT movement channel 1 12 or 1 6 is active 1 7 Movable macro 1 8 15 Movable macro 2 16...

Page 14: ...can be turned by 90 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 5 Horizontal movement Mirror 3 Pan Push the slider up in order to move the mirror horizontally PAN Gradual mirror adjustment from one e...

Page 15: ...mirror can be turned by 180 and stopped at any position you wish Channel 12 Vertical movement Mirror 6 Tilt Push the slider up in order to move the mirror vertically TILT Gradual mirror adjustment fr...

Page 16: ...1 Positive rainbow effect with increasing speed 192 255 Negative rainbow effect with increasing speed Channel 16 Rotating Gobo wheel Mirror 2 5 0 15 16 31 Orange 32 47 Cherry 48 63 Green 64 79 80 95 G...

Page 17: ...255 Negative Gobo rotation with increasing speed Channel 19 Switching the Lamp Rest Internal Programs 0 DMX PAN TILT movement channel 1 12 or 1 6 is active 1 7 Movable macro 1 8 15 Movable macro 2 16...

Page 18: ...DMX addresses right Therefore the DMX address of the first Galaxy should be 1 001 the DMX address of the second Galaxy should be 1 19 20 020 the DMX address of the third Galaxy should be 20 19 39 039...

Page 19: ...e 2 Slave Mode Slave Mode Slave 3 Slave Mode Slave 4 Program Mode 13 Channels Program Mode 19 Channels Fig 7 Remotely controllable functions Rotating gobo wheel This rotating gobo wheel has 6 metal go...

Page 20: ...particular slave address only one fixture can be connected To the fixture as the master or slave see Addressing menu If the master fixture resets or runs a test program all slaves will execute these a...

Page 21: ...a damp cloth Do not immerse in liquid Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth Do not use alcohol or solvents The front PC lenses will require weekly cleaning as smoke fluid tends to build...

Page 22: ...bo Gobo Pan Fig 9 Fig 10 Troubleshooting No Light No Movement All Products This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence u...

Page 23: ...ing One of the fixtures is defective and disturbs data transmission on the link Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation is regained unplug both connectors and connect them directly togethe...

Page 24: ...ass and 6 rotating metal gobos and open Gobo rotation adjustable speed position direction All lenses are anti reflection coated High luminous efficiency parabolic system Strobe effect with variable sp...

Page 25: ...2005 Showtec...

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