ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL
BRITEQ® 1/16 BTX-SATURN
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for buying this Briteq® product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own safety,
please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.
FEATURES
• High efficiency moving head projector based on a powerful 270W LED engine!
• Wide range electronic zoom, from 8° to 45° + motorized focus.
• Silence mode for theater applications.
• Fast 540° pan and 270° tilt movements.
• 16bit resolution pan/tilt resolution with position correction and pan/tilt speed channel.
• CMY color mixing to create lots of saturated and pastel colors.
• 9 extra fixed colors including 2 CTO, one CTB and UV.
• 7 replaceable rotating gobos with fine indexing.
• 9 fixed static gobos for gobo morphing.
• Rotating 3 facets prism.
• Iris module for dynamic effect.
• Variable frost filter for perfect wash effect.
• Aperture diaphragm for excellent logo projection.
• Opening/closing pulse, ramp and random effects on zoom, iris and frost channels.
• Four dimmer curves: linear, square, inverse square, S-curve, fast and slow dimming mode.
• Accurate strobe with built in random, pulse and burst effects.
• 3 focus compensate distances to always keep the focus according to the zoom opening.
• Uses 25 DMX channels + RDM-functionality for easy remote setup.
• Easy USB firmware update to keep the moving head up-to-date at all times.
• The matrix LCD-display assures easy navigation in the different setup menus
• 3 & 5pin DMX in/outputs + Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 in/outputs for easy daisy chaining.
• Equipped with omega brackets for fast installation.
BEFORE USE
• Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealer first.
• Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
• Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
Check the contents:
Check that the carton contains the following items:
• English operating instructions, other languages can be downloaded from our website.
• BTX-SATURN
• 2 Omega brackets
• PowerCON TRUE1® mains cable
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Safety instructions:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel only.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
use or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
this appliance.
This symbol means: indoor use only
This symbol means: Read instructions
This symbol determines: the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance
between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meters
CAUTION: Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.
• To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.
• This unit is for indoor use only.
• Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign
object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
• Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture
must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.
• Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
• Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
• Keep the unit away from children.
• Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
• Maximum safe ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging
and servicing.
• Allow the device about 10 minutes to cool down before to start servicing.
• Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before to start servicing.
• The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for
electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
• Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the unit.
• The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord
is squashed or damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
• This fixture must be earthed in order to comply with safety regulations.
• Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
• Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
• In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the mains fuse there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same
type and electrical specifications!
• In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
• The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
• Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
• Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering
from epilepsy.
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DESCRIPTION:
1. MAINS INPUT: equipped with original Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1®. Connect the supplied mains cable or
any PowerCON TRUE1® extension cable here.
2. MAINS OUTPUT: used to daisy chain the power to several other projectors. Always pay attention to the
maximum load while adding projectors! Special Multi cables (PowerCON TRUE1® + DMX XLR-cables
are optionally available: see our website!)
3. MAINS FUSE: protects the unit in case of electrical problems, always use the prescribed fuse!
4. DMX IN/OUT: both 3pin and 5pin in/outputs are available to daisy chain the projector with other units
that will be controlled by a DMX-controller.
5. DISPLAY: shows the various menus and the selected functions.
6. ◄-button: used to enter and exit the setup menu or to jump to a higher level in the setup menu (if the
display is inverted, this buttons acts as a ENTER button).
7. ►-button: used to select a menu option or confirm a setting (if the display is inverted, this buttons acts
as a MENU button).
8. ▲-button: used to go to the previous menu option or to increase a parameter value.
9. ▼-button: used to go to the next menu option or to decrease a parameter value.
10. POWER LED: shows that the unit is powered.
11. DMX LED: shows that unit receives DMX signal.
12. MOUNTING BASE: the strong metal base is designed to be used with 2pcs “OMEGA BRACKET BIG”
(included) and an optional safety cable (use the safety eye).
13. TILT LOCK : locks and releases the tilt axis every 45°.
14. USB-input: only used for software updates, see further in this user manual.
!!! IMPORTANT: the arm must be unlocked before operation !!! –
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OVERHEAD RIGGING
Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper
installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires
extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials should
be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.
1. Make sure the area below the installation place is free from
unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
2. Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, far away from any
flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture must be fixed at least
50cm from surrounding walls.
3. The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside
areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
4. Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a
minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.
5. Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12times the weight
of the device when installing the unit. This secondary safety
attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the
installation can drop more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.
6. The device should be well fixed; a free-swinging mounting is
dangerous and may not be considered!
7. Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in
overheating.
8. The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-
technical installations are approved by an expert before using them
for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by
a skilled person to be sure that safety is still optimal.
SETUP MENU / HOW TO SETUP
With the setup menu you can fully configure the projector. All settings are preserved when the unit is
disconnected from the mains.
General instructions for setup.
The SETUP-menu has three logically structured levels, see the menu structure.
• Press the ◄ button to enter the SETUP-menu.
• Press the ▲/▼ buttons to browse the different functions of the setup menu until the required function is
shown on the display.
• Press the ► button to access the function and change its parameters.
• Use ▲/▼ buttons to change the value.
• Press the ► button again confirm.
• To jump to a higher menu level: press the ◄ button.
• To exit the SETUP-menu: press the MENU button several times until the standard display is shown.
Remark: to make things easier you will always enter the SETUP-menu at the last used location.
DMX FUNCTION –
Used to configure the DMX parameters of the projector.
DMX Address
Used to set the desired DMX-address. (on RDM-compatible controllers this option can be set remotely)
• Press the ▲/▼ buttons until the desired function is showing on the display.
• Press the ► button: the values can be changed
• Use ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired DMX512 address.
• Once the correct address shows on the display, press the ► button to confirm.
DMX Channel Mode
Used to set the desired channel mode. (on RDM-compatible controllers this option can be set remotely)
• Press the ▲/▼ buttons until the desired function is showing on the display.
• Press the ► button: the values can be changed
• Use ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired mode:
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