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Technical specifications

Light source

7 × RGBW 4-in-1 LEDs, each 15 W

Optical properties

Beam angle

25°

Control

DMX, infra red remote control

Number of DMX channels

4, 6, 9 or 14

Input connections

Voltage supply

Lockable input socket (Power Twist)

DMX control

XLR chassis plug, 3-pin

Output connections

Power supply for further

devices

lockable output socket (Power Twist)

DMX control

XLR chassis socket, 3-pin

Power consumption

70 W

Operating supply voltage

AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz

Battery remote control

2 × button cells AG10, 1.5 V

208 mm

258 mm

190 mm

Technical specifications

Sidus X4 QUAD

LED PAR

Summary of Contents for Varytec Sidus X4 QUAD

Page 1: ...Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 Internet www thomann de 28 04 2022 ID 506145 ...

Page 3: ... signal words 8 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 16 4 Installation 18 5 Starting up 24 6 Connections and controls 27 7 Operating 34 7 1 Starting the device 34 7 2 Operating controls on the device 34 7 3 System settings 44 7 4 System information 51 7 5 Menu overview 53 Table of Contents Sidus X4 QUAD 3 LED PAR ...

Page 4: ...MX mode 55 7 8 Functions in 9 channel DMX mode 56 7 9 Functions in 14 channel DMX mode 59 8 Technical specifications 62 9 Plug and connection assignments 65 10 Troubleshooting 66 11 Cleaning 69 12 Protecting the environment 70 Table of Contents 4 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 5: ...is available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development We there fore reserve the right to make changes without notice Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www thomann de General information Sidus...

Page 6: ...arch Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General information 6 Sidus X...

Page 7: ...he letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF Letterings Displays General information Sidus X4 QUAD 7 LED PAR ...

Page 8: ...d by an arrow Example 1 Switch on the device 2 Press Auto ð Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off the device 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Instructions General information 8 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 9: ...nd signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning dangerous optical radiation General information Sidus X...

Page 10: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning suspended load Warning danger zone General information 10 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 11: ...or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety Extend the operating life of the dev...

Page 12: ...reas where high voltages may be present Never remove any covers There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not use the device if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Always use proper ready made insulated mains cabling power cord with a protective contact plug Do not modify the mains cable or the plug Failure to do so could...

Page 13: ...our country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain NOTICE Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation Do not install the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames NOTICE Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit Fire haz...

Page 14: ...and other malfunction NOTICE Fire hazard due to exceedance of the maximum current The device can power other devices of identical construction The current consumption of all other devices connected in series must not exceed the values indicated in the technical specifications Otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages to the device Only connect so many identical devices that the maximum c...

Page 15: ... batteries Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat teries NOTICE Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period Safety instructions Sidus X4 QUAD 15 LED PAR ...

Page 16: ...nd display on the unit and also via the sup plied infrared control n 10 preprogrammed automatic shows n Master Slave mode n Colour macros n Sound control via built in microphone n Universal detachable double bracket for hanging or standing installation n Adjustment screw on the bottom of the housing for angling when used as an up light n Quiet operation with silent mode n Compact and lightweight h...

Page 17: ...ases over their lifetime This effect increases with higher operating temperature You can extend the service life of the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the lowest possible brightness Features Sidus X4 QUAD 17 LED PAR ...

Page 18: ...rtation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a safety cable or a safety chain Installation 18 Sidus X4 QUAD...

Page 19: ...ufficient ventilation The ambient temperature must always be below 40 C 104 F NOTICE Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand Installation Sidus X4 QUAD 19 LED PAR ...

Page 20: ...Use the openings provided on the two piece bracket for attaching Always work from a stable platform whenever installing moving or servicing the unit In doing so the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off The safety cable must be attached to the safety eyelet If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is connected and turned on the indicator in the display lights up green If the unit is...

Page 21: ...Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer Installation Sidus X4 QUAD 21 LED PAR ...

Page 22: ...ntil it clicks into place When shipping the batteries are already installed in the remote and protected against dis charge by a transparent plastic film Remove the plastic film before initial use NOTICE Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period Inserting batterie...

Page 23: ...sk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries Installation Sidus X4 QUAD 23 LED PAR ...

Page 24: ...p Create all connections while the device is off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards Starting up 24 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 25: ...DMX device Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on to form a daisy chain Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor 110 Ω W Connections in DMX mode Starting up Sidus X4 QUAD 25 LED PAR ...

Page 26: ...ronized show This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on Connections in master slave mode Starting up 26 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 27: ...6 Connections and controls PUSH ö ö Connections and controls Sidus X4 QUAD 27 LED PAR ...

Page 28: ... 4 POWER OUT Lockable output socket Power Twist for the power supply of further units 5 DMX OUT DMX output designed as XLR panel socket 3 pin 6 DMX IN DMX input designed as XLR panel plug 3 pin 7 Safety cable eyelet 8 Rubber feet 9 Adjustment screw for angling the housing 10 Display and function buttons Connections and controls 28 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 29: ...mission Red Signal transmission interrupted 13 Shows the currently selected operating mode DMX master slave 14 Shows the currently selected menu 15 Shows the key lock status Key lock open Key lock deactivated Key lock closed Key lock activated 16 MENU Activates the main menu Closes an opened submenu Display DMX Key lock open temp 043 DMX ADDRESS 001 MENU DOWN UP ENTER 0 1 2 3 4 Connections and con...

Page 30: ...level decreases the displayed value 18 UP Toggles between the menu items of a menu level increases the displayed value 19 ENTER Selects an option of the respective operating mode confirms the set value Connections and controls 30 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 31: ...DOWN 9 3 8 5 2 7 B G W R 1 STROBE 0 UP SOUND 2 SOUND 1 SPEED AUTO 2 AUTO 1 SLAVE DMX 6 4 A P ö Remote control Connections and controls Sidus X4 QUAD 31 LED PAR ...

Page 32: ...wice then use UP and DOWN to set the DMX channel 3 SLAVE Toggles between master and slave mode 4 AUTO 1 AUTO 2 Activates automatic mode 1 or 2 SPEED Activates the setting mode for the programme speed Adjust the speed using UP and DOWN 5 SOUND 1 SOUND 2 Activates mode 1 or 2 of the sound control Connections and controls 32 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 33: ... set value 7 STROBE Activates the strobe effect Set the strobe frequency with UP and DOWN 8 0 9 Numeric buttons for direct value input 9 Buttons for colour selection Use n W for white light n R G or B for primary colours red green and blue The buttons P and A have no function Connections and controls Sidus X4 QUAD 33 LED PAR ...

Page 34: ... controls on the device 1 Press ENTER to activate the main menu 2 Press UP or DOWN to change between the menu items 3 To activate the displayed menu item press ENTER 4 Press UP or DOWN to change the respectively indicated value 5 To confirm the displayed value press ENTER 6 Press MENU to return to the parent menu level Operating 34 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 35: ... you do not press any button for about 30 seconds the display will turn off The set values are retained even when the device is disconnected from the mains power supply Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 35 LED PAR ...

Page 36: ...R 3 Press UP or DOWN to select the desired DMX address between 1 001 and 512 512 and confirm the selection with ENTER Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller The fol lowing table shows the respective highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes Mode Highest possible DMX address 4 channel mode 509 6 channel mode 507 9 channel mode 504 14 channel mode 49...

Page 37: ... UP or DOWN to select the desired DMX mode display shows 04CH 06CH 09CH or 14CH and confirm the selection with ENTER 7 2 3 Dimmer curve 1 Press ENTER to activate the main menu 2 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows DMX CURVE Confirm the selec tion with ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN to select the desired dimmer curve display shows CURV 1 CURV 2 CURV 3 or CURV 4 and confirm the selection w...

Page 38: ...splay shows DMX STATE Confirm the selec tion with ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to choose between DMX HOLD and BLACKOUT to make the set ting to be used when the DMX control fails 4 Press ENTER to accept the selection Display Meaning HOLD Last DMX value is being held BLACKOUT Spotlight turns off Operating 38 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 39: ...TER to activate the main menu 2 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows SLAVE MODE Confirm the selection with ENTER ð The device is now working in slave mode i e it will exactly copy the movement of the controlling master device correct wiring provided Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 39 LED PAR ...

Page 40: ...r DOWN repeatedly until the display shows AUTO Confirm the selection with ENTER 4 Use UP or DOWN to select the desired automatic programme display shows 01 10 Confirm the selection with ENTER 5 Press MENU to return to the parent menu level 6 Running speed Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows SPEED Confirm the selection with ENTER 7 Press UP or DOWN to set the running speed display s...

Page 41: ...Confirm the selection with ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to select a value between 00 and 10 to set the sound control mode Confirm the selection with ENTER 4 Use UP or DOWN to select a value between 00 and 31 to adjust the sensitivity of the built in microphone Confirm the selection with ENTER Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 41 LED PAR ...

Page 42: ...intensity 3 Press UP or DOWN to select the desired submenu or the desired value The following sub menus are available Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Description RED 000 255 Red from 0 to 255 GREEN 000 255 Green from 0 to 255 BLUE 000 255 Blue from 0 to 255 WHITE 000 255 White from 0 to 255 STROBE 000 020 Strobe frequency from 0 to 20 COLOR 001 055 Colour macro 1 to 55 Operating 42 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR...

Page 43: ...4 Press ENTER to accept the selection Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 43 LED PAR ...

Page 44: ...elect the desired submenu or the desired value The following sub menus are available Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Description Dimmer ALL 000 255 Dimmer intensity of all col ours BALANCE Dimmer RED 000 255 Dimmer intensity red Dimmer GREEN 000 255 Dimmer intensity green Dimmer BLUE 000 255 Dimmer intensity blue Dimmer WHITE 000 255 Dimmer intensity white Operating 44 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR...

Page 45: ...ows SET UP Confirm the selection with ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows Key locks Confirm the selec tion with ENTER 4 Use UP or DOWN to choose between OFF keylock off and ON keylock on 5 Press ENTER to accept the selection 6 To cancel the key lock press consecutively DOWN UP DOWN UP Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 45 LED PAR ...

Page 46: ... until the display shows SET UP Confirm the selection with ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows REMOTE Confirm the selection with ENTER 4 Use UP or DOWN to choose between OFF remote control off and ON remote con trol on 5 Press ENTER to accept the selection Operating 46 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 47: ...P Confirm the selection with ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows Display Confirm the selection with ENTER 4 Use UP or DOWN to choose between 30S display turns off after 30 seconds of inac tivity and ON display is permanently on 5 Press ENTER to accept the selection Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 47 LED PAR ...

Page 48: ...atedly until the display shows SET UP Confirm the selection with ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows RESET Confirm the selection with ENTER 4 To reset the device to factory default settings press consecutively UP DOWN UP DOWN ð The device is being reset Operating 48 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 49: ...DOWN repeatedly until the display shows SET UP Confirm the selection with ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows REFRESH RATE 4 Use UP or DOWN to choose between 600HZ 1200HZ 2400HZ and 4800HZ 5 Press ENTER to accept the selection Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 49 LED PAR ...

Page 50: ...R 3 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows Max temp 4 Use UP or DOWN to select a temperature between 30 C and 70 C 5 Press ENTER to accept the selection ð If the maximum operating temperature is exceeded the colour of the text Temp xx on the display changes from white to yellow The device then switches off automati cally Operating 50 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 51: ... menu 2 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows INFO Confirm the selection with ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows Software Ver Confirm the selection with ENTER ð The display shows the current firmware version Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 51 LED PAR ...

Page 52: ...TIMES ð The display shows the operating hours of the device 7 4 3 Showing information of connected devices Remote Device Management 1 Press ENTER to activate the main menu 2 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows INFO Confirm the selection with ENTER 3 Press UP or DOWN repeatedly until the display shows RDM ð The display shows the information of the connected devices Operating 52 Sidu...

Page 53: ... 01 10 MANUAL MODE RED GREEN 000 255 BLUE 000 255 WHITE 000 255 000 255 SET UP Dimmer ALL BALANCE 000 255 Key locks OFF ON REMOTE OFF ON DISPLAY 30s ON RESET 000 255 INFO Software VER WORKING times RDM Dimmer RED Dimmer GREEN Dimmer BLUE Dimmer WHITE Max temp 30 C 70 C REFRESH RATE 600HZ 1200HZ 2400HZ 4800HZ STROBE 000 020 COLOR 001 055 00 10 00 31 SOUND Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 53 LED PAR ...

Page 54: ...ons in 4 channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 2 0 255 Intensity Green 0 to 100 3 0 255 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 4 0 255 Intensity white 0 to 100 Operating 54 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 55: ... 1 0 255 Master dimmer 0 to 100 2 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 3 0 255 Intensity Green 0 to 100 4 0 255 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 5 0 255 Intensity white 0 to 100 6 Stroboscope 0 9 LEDs on 10 255 Strobe effect increasing speed Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 55 LED PAR ...

Page 56: ...2 0 255 Intensity red 0 to 100 3 0 255 Intensity Green 0 to 100 4 0 255 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 5 0 255 Intensity white 0 to 100 6 Stroboscope 0 9 LEDs on 10 255 Strobe effect increasing speed 7 Colour temperature 0 9 No function 10 174 Colour macro 1 to 55 Operating 56 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 57: ...600 K 205 219 6500 K 220 234 8500 K 235 249 10000 K 250 255 Reset 8 Automatic show 0 20 No function 21 30 Automatic show 1 31 40 Automatic show 2 41 50 Automatic show 3 51 60 Automatic show 4 61 70 Automatic show 5 Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 57 LED PAR ...

Page 58: ... 80 Automatic show 6 81 90 Automatic show 7 91 100 Automatic show 8 101 110 Automatic show 9 111 120 Automatic show 10 121 255 No function 9 0 255 Running speed increasing if channel 8 21 120 Operating 58 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 59: ...tensity red 0 to 100 4 0 255 Fine tuning intensity red 0 to 100 5 0 255 Intensity Green 0 to 100 6 0 255 Fine tuning intensity green 0 to 100 7 0 255 Intensity Blue 0 to 100 8 0 255 Fine tuning intensity blue 0 to 100 9 0 255 Intensity white 0 to 100 10 0 255 Fine tuning intensity white 0 to 100 11 Stroboscope Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 59 LED PAR ...

Page 60: ... effect increasing speed 12 Colour temperature 0 9 No function 10 174 Colour macro 1 to 55 175 189 3200 K 190 204 5600 K 205 219 6500 K 220 234 8500 K 235 249 10000 K 250 255 Reset 13 Automatic show 0 20 No function Operating 60 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 61: ...c show 3 51 60 Automatic show 4 61 70 Automatic show 5 71 80 Automatic show 6 81 90 Automatic show 7 91 100 Automatic show 8 101 110 Automatic show 9 111 120 Automatic show 10 121 255 No function 14 0 255 Running speed increasing if channel 13 21 120 Operating Sidus X4 QUAD 61 LED PAR ...

Page 62: ...ltage supply Lockable input socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis plug 3 pin Output connections Power supply for further devices lockable output socket Power Twist DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Power consumption 70 W Operating supply voltage AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Battery remote control 2 button cells AG10 1 5 V 208 mm 258 mm 190 mm Technical specifications 62 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 63: ... Protection class IP20 Mounting options hanging standing Dimensions W H D 258 mm 208 mm 190 mm Weight 4 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C relative humidity 20 80 non condensing Technical specifications Sidus X4 QUAD 63 LED PAR ...

Page 64: ...tion Flat PAR Colour mixture RGBW LED type x in 1 Floor housing yes fanless no Remote control included wireless DMX no Housing colour Black Further information Technical specifications 64 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 65: ... socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug Pin Configuration 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold signal 3 Signal DMX hot signal I...

Page 66: ...X cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting Troubleshooting 66 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 67: ... is received Check whether the DMX con troller is switched on Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection 2 If the unit is in DMX mode and a DMX controller is connected and turned on a dot on the fourth digit of the display will flash If it doesn t no valid DMX signal is received Check whether the DMX controller is switched on Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection...

Page 68: ...near or parallel to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer ence to a DMX interface circuit If the procedures recommended above do not succeed please contact our Service Center You can find the contact information at www thomann de Troubleshooting 68 Sidus X4 QUAD LED PAR ...

Page 69: ...he device n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner item no 280122 n Always dry the parts carefully The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination such as dust etc on a reg ular basis Before cleaning switch off the device and disconnect mains operated devices from the mains Only use pH neutral solvent free and non abrasive cleaning agents Clean the unit with a sli...

Page 70: ... waste but make sure that they are fed to a recovery Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire Dispose of the bat teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste To protect the environment dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites Disposal of the ...

Page 71: ...our normal household waste Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in doubt consult your local waste disposal facility Disposal of your old device Protecting the environment Sidus X4 QUAD 71 LED PAR ...

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