EK Lights Nitec GIG-PAK T12 User Manual

Four high-output, slim-profile

RGB tri-color LED par lights

with included IR6 remote,

power and DMX cables,

and custom carry bag

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY / GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION
Features
Specications

DIMENSIONS

OVERVIEW : CONNECTIONS
Rear view

INSTALLATION
Mounting

FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS
Function menu
Menu structure

- Auto Show

- Static Color

- Sound Mode

- Manual Color

- Dimmer

- Linking

- DMX Conguration

- DMX Addressing

- DMX cable connection

- DMX termination notes

DMX FUNCTION CHART
3-channel mode
8-channel mode

IR6 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Auto Mode
Sound Active Mode
Manual Color Mode
Other functions

MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING

- LITEPAR T12 (4)

- Power cables (4)

- DMX cables (3)

- IR6 remote

- Carry bag

- User Manual

- Warranty Card

PACKING CONTENT

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- 4 - MAINTENANCE

4.1 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING THE UNIT

• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during setup.

• All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and should not
be corroded.

deformation.

• The main cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately even when a
small problem is detected.

• It is recommended to clean the front at regular intervals, from impurities caused by dust, smoke, or
other particles to ensure that the light is radiated at maximum brightness. For cleaning, disconnect the
main plug from the socket. Use a soft, clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Then carefully wipe
the part dr y. For cleaning other housing parts use only a soft, clean cloth. Never use a liquid, it might
penetrate the unit and cause damage to it.

4.2 FUSE REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.

2. Remove the safety cap by a screwdriver.

3. Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the exact same type and
rating (T1A,250V).

4. Install the safety cap, and

reconnect power.

4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING

Fuse

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Problems Possible causes Checks and remedies

Fixture does not light up

•

No mains supply

• Dimmer fader set to 0

• All color faders set to 0

• Faulty LED

• Faulty LED board

• Check the power supply voltage

•

Increase the value of the dimmer channels

• Increase the value of the color channels

•

Replace the LED board

• Replace the LED board

General low light intensity

• Dirty lens assembly

• Misaligned lens assembly

•

• Install lens assembly properly

Fixture does not power up

•

No power

•

Loose or damaged power cord

•

Faulty internal power supply

• Check for power on power outlet

•

Check power cord

• Replace internal power supply

Fixture does not respond to DMX

• Wrong DMX addressing

• Damaged DMX cables

•

Bouncing signals

•

Check control panel and unit addressing

• Check DMX cables

• Install terminator as suggested

Contact an authorized service center in case of technical problems or not reported in the table can not be
resolved by the procedure given in the table.

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3.15 OPERATION THROUGH THE IR6 CONTROLLER

To control the LITEPAR T12 with the infrared remote control:

• Press the button MENU repeatedly until SET

• Using UP/DOWN button to select On or to enable or disable the infrared remote control.

NOTE - Make sure to point the controller directly at the receiver on the product.

Automatic Mode

Automatic Mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the
product.
To turn on Automatic Mode:

1. Press AUTO on the controller.

2.
To adjust the speed of the automatic program:

1. Press SPEED on the controller.

2. Press %.

3. Press + or – to either increase or decrease the speed of the program.

Sound Active Mode

Sound Active Mode will enable the product to respond to the music.
To turn on Sound Active mode:

1. Press SOUND on the controller.
To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound Active mode:

1. Press SENSITIVITY on the controller.

2. Press %.

3. Press + or – to either increase or decrease sound sensitivity.

Manual Color Control

1. Press MANUAL on the controller.

2. Press any number between 0-9 to choose your color.
To manually control the RGB percentage:

3. Press MANUAL on the controller.

4. Press R, G, or B to choose your color.

5. Press + or – to increase or decrease the percentage of each color.

Miscellaneous Operation

To adjust the strobe rate of the program:

1. Press STROBE on the controller.

2. Press + or – to increase or decrease the strobe rate.

• Press FADE/SNAP on the controller.

To black out the lights:

• Press BLACK OUT on the controller.

NOTE - The controller will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated. If the remote does not
respond when a button is pressed, try pressing BLACK OUT. You may have inadvertently activated BLACK
OUT.

Fig.8

IR6 REMOTE

BLACK

OUT

AUTO

STROBE SPEED

SOUND

SENSI­TIVITY

%

MANUAL

FADE

R

G B

+

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7 8 9

A

UV W

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WARNING! Before carrying out any operations with the unit, carefully read this instruction
manual and keep it with cure for future reference. It contains important information about
the installation, usage and maintenance of the unit.

SAFETY

General instruction

• The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives and are there­fore marked with

.

• The unit is supplied with hazardous network voltage (230V~). Leave servicing to skilled personnel only.
Never make
risk an electric shock.

•
cording to standard EN 60598-1). It is, moreover, recommended to protect the supply lines of the units
from indirect contact and/or shorting to earth by using appropriately sized residual current devices.

installer. Check that the main frequency and voltage correspond to those for which the unit is designed
as given on the electrical data label.

• This unit is not for home use, only professional applications.

- in places subject to vibrations or bumps;

- in places with a temperature of over 45 °C.

an inspection or contact the manufacturer directly.

plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment.

Warnings and installation precautions

damage and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like
short circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.

• Always additionally secure the projector with the safety rope. When carrying out any work, always com­ply scrupulously with all the regulations (particularly regarding safety) currently in force in the country

• Shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become damaged to such an extent

• The lamp (LED) shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed.

trigger epileptic seizures in photosensitive persons or persons with epilepsy.

• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.

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