Hit Music TRI4U User Guide

4-PROJECTOR BAR WITH 12X3W TRICOLOR LEDS

USER GUIDE

9955 - August 2012 Version 1.0

English

1 - Safety information

Important safety information

This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins­tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.

Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho­roughly follow our safety instructions.

This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it
may result in electric shock.

Symbols used

This symbol signals an important safety precaution.

The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.

The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.

TRI4U - 4-projector bar with 12x3W tricolor LEDs

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not

open the housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the
unlikely even your unit may require service, please contact your
nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any
multi-socket, power cord extension or connecting system without
making sure they are perfectly isolated and present no defect.

Warning

This product is equipped with Class 2 LEDs.
Please avoid looking directly at the beam as it may cause
severe eye injuries.

Recycling your device

• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause,
we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.

• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designated by local authorities. The separate
collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal
will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.

Instructions and recommendations

1 - Please read carefully :

We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this unit.

2 - Please keep this manual :

We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.

3 - Operate carefully this product :

We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.

4 - Follow the instructions:

Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property
damage.

5 - Avoid water and wet locations :

Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.

6 - Installation :

We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended
by the manufacturer or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation
instructions and use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating
as it may result in physical injury.

7 - Ceiling or wall installation :

Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.

8 - Ventilation :

The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential
physical injury or product damage. This product should never been operated in a
closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling vents are
provided for the purpose .

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9 - Heat exposure :

Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and product
damages. Please keep this product away from any heat source such as a heaters,
amplifiers, hot plates, etc...

10 - Electric power supply :

This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. These
information are specified on the label located at the rear of the product.

11 - Power cords protection:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
lugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the fixture.

12 - Cleaning precautions :

Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be
cleaned only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth
to clean the surface. Do not wash this product.

13 - Long periods of non use :

Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.

14 - Liquids or objects penetration :

Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components
and result in electric shock or fire.

15 - This product should be serviced when :

Please contact the qualified service personnel if :

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.

- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

- The product does not appear to operate normally.

- The product has been damaged.

16 - Inspection/maintenance :

Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.

17 - Operating environment :

Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative humidity must be less than
85% (when cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.

TRI4U - 4-projector bar with 12x3W tricolor LEDs

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2 - Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the TRI4U.
You now have in your possession a high-quality, powerful and intelligent device.
Your TRI4U is composed of four projectors fixed to a power and control bar.
Its ease of use and installation, its vast colour palette and functions make it the best companion of nomadic installations.
This user guide will help you getting familiar with the many functions and possibilites offered by your TRI4U.
Please keep out within reach during the first uses.

3 - Description and installation

3.1 - Description

Here is a unique device, combining super-dynamic effects, 4 powerful projectors in a compact housing.
Automatic or music-sensitive mode: it offers many control possibilities via its DMX interface and allows you to control
(simultaneously or independently) several projectors..
Your TRI4U features .

• 12x3W LEDs spread across 4 projectors

• Beamwidth: 25° per projector.

• Independent adjustment for each projector

• Many modes:

- DMX (2 to 16 channels)

- Music-sensitive (master) via internal microphone

- Automatic (master)

- Slave

• Access to internal programs and music-sensitive mode
from the DMX

• Max. power consumption: 50W

• Alimentation : AC 90/250V - 50/60Hz

• DMX Input/output

• Display with drop-down menu

• Convection-cooled

• Black metal housing

• Exclusive built-in hanging bracket compatible with stands

• Dimensions: 375 x 160 x 60 mm

• Net weight: 2.5 Kg

3.2 - Installation

Your TRI4U can be set up in two different ways:

1. It can typically be fixed to structure via its hanging bracket.

2. Mounted over a 35 mm speaker stand via the ring located behind the hanging bracket as
described on the figure below.

When using stands, please make sure
that:

- The stands is located far from the
audience in order to prevent any
accidental or intentional injury.

- The ceiling is high enough, and no
object is above the TRI4U in order to
prevent heat accumulation.

- The stand is resistant enough to
bear the weight of your TRI4U. Only
use certified and safe stands.

- The stand features a safety
system preventing unwanted pipe
movements.

- The stand is stable, with a solid base.

- No cable runs amongst the audience.

- The tripod base cannot be reached by the audience and protected by a barrier.

- The tripod must not be placed in front of an emergency exit.

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Note: It is your sole responsibility to respect the local safety regulations when position your stands.

Note : The legislation requires that every device set up in a public space features a double fixation bracket.
This security system must hold 10 times the weight of the device.

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3.3 - The control panel

TRI4U - 4-projector bar with 12x3W tricolor LEDs

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1

MODE Button

Allows you to access and browse the internal menu.

2 and 3

4

5

UP and DOWN Button

Allows you to modify the value of each function.

Display

Indicates the current status of your TRI4U.

Note about the display in DMX mode:

- Letter d flashes, alternating with the DMX address.

- The decimal dot will be lit if a DMX signal is detected
via the DMX input.

DMX Output

Can be used to daisy-chain several devices.
Same wiring as the DMX input.

1 2

3 4 5

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DMX Input

3-pin male XLR plug wired as follows:

- Ground: 1

- Negative signal: 2

- Positive signal: 3
Can be used to carry the DMX signal (either coming from
another device or DMX controller) to the projector.

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Power input socket

Can be used to connect the unit to an electrical outlet.
Please make sure the voltage of the electrical outlet will
not damage your TRI4U.

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4 - Functions

4.1 - Macros and patterns configuration

4.1.1 - Macros:

Macros include 10 preset colours and 5 sequences of preset colours.
When using macros, all projectors will be used to display the same colour.
Sequences are either in step or cross-fade mode.

4.1.2 - Patterns: to

Patterns are visual effects created by turning on and off projectors to produce chasers, "ping-pong" effects, etc.
Patterns use preset colours and sequences are either in step or cross-fade mode.

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