SHOWTEC Star Force Product Manual Download Page 9

 

Set Up and Operation

 

Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification 
voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.

 

Remove all packing materials from the Star Force. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. 

Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. 
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. 

 
 

Control Modes  

There are 4 modes:    

• Auto Run Programs 
• Sound-controlled  
• Master/Slave  
• DMX512

 

 

One Star Force (

Auto Run Programs

1.

 

Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 

2.

 

Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.

 

3.

 

When the Star Force is not connected by a DMX-cable, it functions as a stand-alone device. 
Please see page 12 for more information about the

 

Auto Run Programs.  

 
 

One Star Force (Sound-control) 

1.

 

Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 

2.

 

Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.

 

 

3.

 

Turn on the music. If device is set to                    (Audio) and you have pressed enter, then the fixture 
will react to the beat of the music. 

Please see page 12 for more information about the sound-control 

options

 
 

Multiple Star Forces (

Master/Slave control

1.

 

Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 

2.

 

Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.

 

3.

 

Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Star Force.

 

 

The pins: 

 

 

1. 

Earth 

2. 

Signal  - 

3. 

Signal  + 

 

4.

 

Link the units as shown in (Fig. 2), Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to 
the second unit's "in" socket. Repeat this process to link the second, third, and fourth units. 

You can 

use the same functions on the master device as described on page 12 (Auto Run or 

Music control). 

This means on the master device you can set your desired operation Mode and all slave devices will 
react the same as the master device.

 

 

Multiple Star Forces (Master/Slave control)

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 

 

Fig. 2 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Star Force

Page 1: ...Star Force ORDERCODE 43089 Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands Phone 31 45 5667700...

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: ...ltiple Star Forces Master Slave control 7 Multiple Star Forces DMX Control 8 Fixture Linking 9 Data Cabling 9 Control Panel 10 DMX Control Mode 10 DMX Addressing 10 Menu Overview 11 Main Menu Options...

Page 4: ...s will be achieved under normal operational conditions If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include clim...

Page 5: ...that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time If the external c...

Page 6: ...tallation yourself Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer Procedure If the Star Force is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be us...

Page 7: ...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 check after our ann...

Page 8: ...e Lasersharp beams Sound active program selectable by DMX Control Auto Sound Master Slave DMX Music controlled via built in microphone DMX Channels 4 Control Display 4 Digits LED which can be inverted...

Page 9: ...fect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket 3 Turn on the music I...

Page 10: ...al cable from the first unit s DMX out socket to the second unit s in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 5 Supply electric power Plug electric mains power cords into...

Page 11: ...ter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended DMX data link distance 100 meters Maximum recommended number of Star Forces on a DMX data link 30 fixtures Data Cabling To...

Page 12: ...Force should be 1 4 5 d005 the DMX address of the third Star Force should be 5 4 9 d009 etc Please be sure that you don t have any overlapping channels in order to control each Star Force correctly I...

Page 13: ...iew Auto Run Programs DMX Address Slave Sound controlled LED Display Display Reverse Version Main Menu Options 1 Auto Run Programs 2 DMX Address 3 Slave 4 Sound controlled 5 LED Display 6 Display Reve...

Page 14: ...ol Mode 1 Press the MODE button on the device until the display shows Turn on the music and the Star Force will react to the beat of the music You cannot adjust the sensitivity 5 LED Display Mode With...

Page 15: ...149 Green Blue White 150 159 Red Green Blue White 160 229 Automatic 230 255 Sound controlled Channel 2 Strobe Speed when CH1 is set between 10 229 0 9 No Function 10 255 Strobe from slow to fast Chan...

Page 16: ...plug the unit from electric power source 2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the fuse cover Gently pry up the fuse cover The fuse will come out 3 Remove the used fuse If brown or unclear it is bur...

Page 17: ...k not terminated with 120 Ohm termination plug Insert termination plug in output jack of the last fixture on the link Incorrect addressing of the fixtures Check address setting One of the fixtures is...

Page 18: ...x 10W 4 in1 RGBW Chip Peak Power 118 Watt Continuous Power 42 Watt Beam angle 28 degree Lasersharp beams Sound active program selectable by DMX Control Auto Sound Master Slave DMX Music controlled vi...

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