High End Systems SHOWGUN 2.5 Getting Started

Getting Started with SHOWGUN™ 2.5

Use the following steps to set up and configure your SHOWGUN™ 2.5 fixture:

Unpack

Unpack your SHOWGUN™ 2.5 fixture and verify that it arrived undamaged. If the fixture is

damaged, notify both the shipping agent and your sales agent immediately.

Install Attachment Plugs

Install the correct power cord cap for your location. The cores in the mains lead are

colored according to the following code:

• green and yellow = earth

• blue = neutral

• brown = live

Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed .

Mount

To mount the fixture upright, place the fixture on a sturdy, stable non-flammable surface

that will support a weight of 63.5 kg (140 lb).

Truss mount the SHOWGUN 2.5 fixture using it's custom mounting bracket and clamps and a

safety cable attached to the fixture’s base.

WARNING!

SHOWGUN 2.5 projects a powerful light beam that can generate intense heat.

Do not point directly at other lights on the rig.

Do not mount on or within 5 M of flammable objects.

Caution!

SHOWGUN 2.5 fixtures should be installed and operated by trained personnel
only.

Power Up

To power on the fixture, connect it to an appropriately-rated power source. (200-230V; 50-60Hz

14-12,18A). The fixture will begin an automatic homing process.

Caution!

Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before operating the fixture.

SHOWGUN 2.5 Onboard Menu System

Use LEFT and RIGHT arrows to
move through the current
menu level options

Use the MENU button (on the left
when viewing the display) to
unlock the menu and move back
to the previous menu level

Center Navigation Button

Use UP and DOWN arrows to
select from available value or set­ting options.

Use the ENTER button (on the
right when viewing the display)
to store a selected menu value
or option.

Configuring Your SHOWGUN 2.5 Fixture

To Set the Start Channel on an SHOWGUN 2.5 Fixture:

1. Access the fixture’s menu system via the dot matrix display on the fixture’s front panel.

Note: Navigation system buttons’ functions invert automatically when the

fixture is turned upside down.

2. Unlock the menu system by pressing and holding down the MENU button until the extended

2-line display appears. DMX ADDRESS MENU is the first option at the top menu level.

3. Press the ENTER button to select. The display will show SET DMX START CHANNEL:###. The display

will show the start channel currently assigned to the fixture.

4. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons on the Navigation button to select a new DMX start
channel. The display will flash a new option ready for selection.

Note: The last valid Start channel for an SHOWGUN 2.5 fixture is based on the

channel range required by fixture’s module configuration. The last valid start

channel for a standard configuration SHOWGUN 2.5 fixture is 486 (512–30+1).

5. Press the ENTER button to accept the new DMX Start channel. The display will stop flashing
when a new option is entered. The new option will not be stored until the ENTER button is
pressed.

Getting Help

You can find SHOWGUN 2.5 information online at www.highend.com/support/ or contact High

End Systems tech support by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 1.800.890.8989.