JB Systems LED Globe User Manual

ENGLISH USER MANUAL

OPERATION MANUAL

Thank you for buying this JB Systems® 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.
This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and
national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been
deposited by the manufacturer.
This device was designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.

FEATURES

 The perfect alternative for the classic mirror ball with pin spots!
 This LED GLOBE offers the same type of effect with much more possibilities!
 Take control over rotation speed, colors, strobe, etc. or just use the build-in programs.
 Simple and fast installation, easy to use
 Multiple working modes:

 DMX-controlled via 1, 3, 9 or 19 channels.
 Standalone: sound activated (internal microphone) or automatic.

 Standalone, controlled via the IR remote controller (included)
 Great built-in programs for wonderful, ever changing, light shows.
 Several units can be connected in master/slave to create wonderful synchronized shows.
 3-digit LED display for easy menu navigation.
 USB-connector for wireless DMX control by an optional Briteq® WTR-DMX dongle.
 IEC power in/out can be used to easily link several units.

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 if the cardboard box contains the following items:

 LED GLOBE
 IR Remote controller
 Mains cable
 Hanging bracket + 4 screws
 Operating instructions

JB SYSTEMS® 1/11 LED GLOBE

ENGLISH USER MANUAL

CAUTION: Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.

CAUTION

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 meter.

 To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
 A new light effect sometimes causes some unwanted smoke and/or smell. This is normal and disappears

after some minutes.

 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.
 The save ambient temperature is between 15° & 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.

 Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or 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 rear panel of 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 to in order 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 lamp and 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.

JB SYSTEMS® 2/11 LED GLOBE

ENGLISH USER MANUAL

Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering
from epilepsy.

DESCRIPTION:

1. HANDLE to carry the unit

2. HANGING BRACKET: with a mounting hole in the middle to fix a mounting hook

3. IR RECEIVER: point your IR Remote to this area if you want to control the unit

4. [SOUND] LED: flashes when sound is detected. Use the sensitivity knob (9) to set the desired level

5. [DMX] LED: this LED is on when a dmx signal is detected

6. DISPLAY: shows all the necessary information about settings and working modes.

7. [AUTO] LED: this LED is on when the unit is in automatic mode

8. INTERNAL MICROPHONE: is used to synchronize the sound controlled shows to the beat of the music.
You can set the sensitivity of this microphone by adjusting the sensitivity knob (9)

9. SENSITIVITY KNOB: turn this knob anti-clockwise to decrease the sensitivity or turn it clockwise to

increase the sensitivity of the integrated microphone. Try to make the setting so the sound controlled
programs react to the beat of the music and not to the surrounding noise.

10. [SLAVE] LED: this LED is on when the unit is in slave mode

11. ENTER BUTTON: used to confirm your choice

12. DOWN BUTTON: to go back in the menu and to lower the values shown on the display

13. UP BUTTON: to go up in the menu and to increase the values shown on the display

14. MENU BUTTON: used to browse the different menu options

15. SAFETY EYE: here you can attach the optional safety cable

16. MAINS INPUT WITH FUSEHOLDER + MAINS LINK OUTPUT:

 Mains Input: Connect the supplied mains cable here.
 Important: Always replace the fuse by a model with exactly the same specifications !
 Mains output: use a special IEC male/female power cable (or a JB Systems Combi Cable) to

connect this output with the mains input of the next LED GLOBE unit for easier linking

17. DMX INPUT/OUTPUT: 3pin male/female XLR-connectors used to connect universal DMX-cables. The

input receives instructions from a DMX-controller (in DMX mode) or from the Master unit (in
Master/Slave mode). The output is used to connect the unit with the next unit in the DMX chain.

18. M-DMX INPUT: Please note that this USB-connector is NOT used for updates or to connect the unit to a
PC! Instead this USB-connector makes it very easy to add wireless DMX to the unit! Just add the
(optional) WTR-DMX DONGLE from BRITEQ® and you will get wireless DMX! Moreover you will be able
to connect other DMX-controlled equipment to the DMX-output so you can share the wireless DMX
function with all connected units! No extra settings to be made in the setup menu, just follow the
procedure in the user manual supplied with the WTR-DMX DONGLE from BRITEQ®. The separate
WTR-DMX DONGLE is available from WWW.BRITEQ-LIGHTING.COM (order code: 4645)

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