Nitec KWIK-GIG User Manual

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Complete portable

high-output wash light system

with wireless foot pedal control

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY / GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION Features Specications

OVERVIEW Front view Rear view Footswitch

DIMENSIONS

CONTROL MENU OVERVIEW Control Panel Function Menu

UFI OPERATION

DMX FUNCTION CHART 15-channel mode 3-channel mode

OPERATING MODE PRIORITY RANK

STAND-ALONE OPERATION

WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH OPERATION

INFRARED (IR6) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION (via DMX cable)

MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION (via UFI wi-)

CONTROLLING OTHER NITEC UFI-COMPATIBLE MODELS

MAINTENANCE

- KWIK-GIG

- Gig bag

- Footswitch (wireless)

- Tripod stand (and bag)

- L-Brackets (for optional oor mounting)

- Power cord

- User Manual

- Warranty Card

PACKING CONTENT

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INTRODUCTION

KWIK-GIG is a complete portable high-output wash light system.

FEATURES

- Complete portable high-output wash light system

- Wireless footswitch included for convenient cable-free pedal control

- Four adjustable heads project light wherever it's wanted

- Tripod stand included for quick setup

- Custom carrying bag included for easy portability

- L-Brackets included for oor mounting option

- Master-slave mode for linking multiple Kwik-Gig units

- Built-in sound-active and auto (stand-alone) programs

- DMX In and Out connections

- Power In and Out connections for linking mutliple units

- Additional light xtures (not included) can be mounted easily to the top bar

- USB port for optional UFI wi- transceiver for wireless DMX control

- Infrared sensor for optional IR6 remote control

SPECIFICATIONS

Light Source: 28 x 3W Tri-color LED Beam Angle: 18° Field Angle: 30° Colors: RGB color mixing Output: 305 LUX @ 5 meters (each head) Strobe: 0 - 30 Hz PWM Frequency: 600 Hz, icker-free for camera Dimming: 0-100% dimming Control Modes: DMX, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound-Active, Footswitch, Koala wireless DMX (with optional UFI transceiver), IR (with optional IR6 controller) DMX Channels: 3 / 15 Built-in Programs: Yes Menu: 4- digit LED display Mains: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto-ranging) Power: 69W Power Linking: Up to 8 units Power connections: IEC power In/Out Data connections: 3-pin XLR In/Out for DMX Housing: Aluminum Finish: Matte Black IP Rating: IP20 Dimensions: 1050 x 50 x 270 mm Weight: 13KG (complete set)

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OVERVIEW

Power Out

Microphone

Display

Mounting

Knob

DMX

In/Out

Power In UFI Port

Power Out

Buttons

Footswitch

DIP switches

Power switch

Battery

Rear View

Clamp

mounting

bolt

Clamp

mounting

bolt

Tripod collar

IR sensor

Adjustment knobs

T2A-

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DIMENSIONS

CONTROLLING OTHER NITEC UFI-COMPATIBLE MODELS

WITH THE KWIK-GIG

The KWIK-GIG can be congured to control any NITEC model that is UFI-compatible. The control signal can be transmiited over DMX cable (wired) or by UFI wi- transceivers (wireless). Setup for both methods described below.

Note: Slave units should be congured before conguring master unit

WIRED CONNECTION OF NITEC MODELS TO KWIK-GIG MASTER UNIT

Slave units:

Set all slave units to 3-channel mode Set DMX addresses to match the KWIK-GIG head that will control the slave unit

- Slave units controlled by Head 1, set to address 1

- Slave units controlled by Head 2, set to address 7

- Slave units controlled by Head 3, set to address 13

- Slave units controlled by Head 4, set to address 19 Connect all slave units in DMX cable daisy chain Connect rst slave unit to the KWIK-GIG DMX Out

KWIK-GIG Master unit:

Set to Auto mode or enable footswitch control Link rst slave unit to the KWIK-GIG’s DMX Out connector

WIRELESS CONNECTION OF NITEC MODELS TO KWIK-GIG MASTER UNIT

Slave units:

Set all slave units to 3-channel mode Set DMX addresses to match the KWIK-GIG head that will control the slave unit

- Slave units controlled by Head 1, set to address 1

- Slave units controlled by Head 2, set to address 7

- Slave units controlled by Head 3, set to address 13

- Slave units controlled by Head 4, set to address 19 Set UFI transceivers to preferred receiving channel (1-16) Attach one UFI to the USB port of each NITEC model

KWIK-GIG Master unit:

Set to Auto mode or enable footswitch control Set UFI to chosen transmitting channel (1-16) Attach UFI to the KWIK-GIG's USB port

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MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION (via UFI wi- transceiver)

KWIK-GIG units can operate in Master/Slave mode wirelessly using the optional UFI wi- transceiver. The master UFI-enabled unit can be operated in stand-alone mode or by the wireless footswitch, with the UFI set to transmit. The slave units should all be set to slave mode, with the UFI set to receive.

Note: Slave units should be congured before conguring master unit Note: All units should be set to same DMX address, mode and UFI channel

Setup as below:

SLAVE UNITS:

Press MENU button until 3-CH or 15CH is displayed Press ENTER Set DMX address to d 1 Set UFI to preferred receiving channel (1-16) Attach UFI to the KWIK-GIG's USB port

MASTER UNIT:

Press MENU button until DMX mode is displayed that matches slave conguration Press ENTER Set DMX address to d 1 Set to Auto or Sound-Active mode Set UFI to chosen transmitting channel (1-16) Attach UFI to the KWIK-GIG's USB port

BUTTON FUNCTION

Selects operating mode or exits submenus

Scrolls up through option lists or selects higher value

Down

Scrolls down through option lists or selects lower value

Enter

Activates displayed menu option or selected value

MODE OPTIONS / VALUES DESCRIPTION

DMX Mode

3-CH

d 1–d512

Sets DMX starting address

15CH

Preset Colors C-- C 1–C 7

Selects preset colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow, or white.)

Auto Program

Auto

Turns on Auto mode

Speed S-- S 1–S100

Sets the speed of auto programs (fast to slow)

Sound-Active Snd

Sets auto programs to sound-active mode

Sound Sensitivity SenS u 1–u100

Adjusts internal mic sensitivity in Sound mode

RGB Color Mixing U--

r 0–r100

Adjust red, green, and blue color levels

g 0–g100

b 0–b100

Infrared Mode Ser

On/O setting for infrared mode for IR6 remote

OFF

Wireless Foot

Controller

OFF

On/O setting for wireless foot control Sets channel for wireless foot control

rF1–16

CONTROL MENU OVERVIEW

CONTROL PANEL

FUNCTION MENU

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RECEIVING

TRANSMITTING

To enable wireless DMX operation via the optional UFI wi- transceiver:

1) Set the KWIK-GIG starting DMX address

2) Set the UFI sending/receiving channel

3) Attach the UFI to the KWIK-GIG USB port

4) Use Dipswitch 5 to select UFI send or receive mode.

UFI OPERATION

MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION (via DMX cable)

When multiple KWIG-GIG units are used together, Master/Slave mode enables the assignment of one master unit and multiple slave units. The master unit can be operated in stand-alone mode or by the wireless footswitch. The slave units should all be set to slave mode.

Note: Slave units should be congured and connected before linking to master unit

Setup as below:

SLAVE UNITS:

Press MENU button until 3-CH or 15CH is displayed Press ENTER Set DMX address to d 1 Connect DMX cable from master unit to DMX In connector Link following slave units in similar cable conguration

MASTER UNIT:

Set to Auto or Sound-Active mode Link to slave units, beginning from the master DMX Out connector

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INFRARED (IR6) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

The IR6 infrared controller enables remote control of the KWIK-GIG.

To pair the IR6 to the KWIK-GIG, follow these steps:

1. Press MENU button until Ser is displayed

2. Press ENTER

3. Press UP or DOWN to turn infrared operation ON or OFF

4. Press ENTER

IR6 BUTTON FUNCTIONS

AUTO : Run auto programs FADE : Fade auto programs SPEED : Enable speed adjustment of auto programs + / - : Increase / decrease speed of auto programs

SOUND : Activate sound-active mode SENSITIVITY : Enable sound sensitivity adjustment + / - : Increase / decrease sound sensitivity

MANUAL : Enable static color selection 0-9 : Select static colors R : Select red G : Select green B : Select blue + / - : Increase / decrease output of each color

% : Enable adjustment of total light output level + / - : Increase / decrease total light output

STROBE : Enable adjustment of strobe rate + / - : Increase / decrease strobe rate STROBE : Press again to turn o strobe

BLACKOUT : Turn o all light output BLACKOUT : Press again to exit blackout mode

Note: : If IR6 remote is not responding, press BLACKOUT to conrm

that blackout mode was not mistakenly activated

Control Mode

000 - 009

RGB Color Mixing

010 - 029

Auto Program 1

030 - 049 Auto Program 2

050 - 069

Auto Program 3

070 - 089

Auto Program 4

090 - 109 Auto Program 5

110 - 129 Auto Program 6

130 - 149 Auto Program 7

150 - 169

Auto Program 8

170 - 189

Auto Program 9

190 - 209

Auto Program 10

210 - 229

Auto Program 11

230 - 249 Auto Program 12

250 - 255 Sound -Active mode

Dimmer

000 - 255 Dimmer 0 – 100%

Strobe

000 - 009 No Function

Red

000 - 255 0 –100%

RGB Color Mixing (Head 1)

Green

000 - 255 0 –100%

Blue

000 - 255 0 –100%

Red

000 - 255 0 –100%

RGB Color Mixing (Head 2)

Green

000 - 255 0 –100%

Blue

000 - 255 0 –100%

Red

000 - 255 0 –100%

RGB Color Mixing (Head 3)

Green

000 - 255 0 –100%

Blue

000 - 255 0 –100%

Red

000 - 255 0 –100%

RGB Color Mixing (Head 4)

Green

000 - 255 0 –100%

Blue

000 - 255 0 –100%

Red

000 - 255 0 –100%

Green

000 - 255 0 –100%

Blue

000 - 255 0 –100%

DMX FUNCTION CHART

Channel

Function

Value

Percent/Setting

15-CHANNEL MODE

3-CHANNEL MODE

010 - 255 Speed (slow -> fast)

Auto Speed 000 - 255 Auto Speed (slow -> fast)

Sound Sensitivity

000 - 010 Sound Sensitivity OFF

011 - 255 Adjust Sensitivity

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STAND-ALONE OPERATION

PRESET COLOR MODE

Press MENU button until C-- is displayed Press ENTER Press UP or DOWN to select C1 - C7 Press ENTER

AUTO PROGRAM MODE

Press MENU button until Auto is displayed Press ENTER

SELECTING PROGRAM SPEED

Press MENU button until S-- is displayed Press ENTER Press UP or DOWN to select speed Press ENTER

SOUND-ACTIVE MODE

Press MENU button until Snd is displayed Press ENTER

ADJUSTING SOUND SENSIVITY

Press MENU button until Sens is displayed Press ENTER Press UP or DOWN to adjust mic sensitivity Press ENTER

RGB COLOR MIXING MODE

Press MENU button until U-- is displayed Press ENTER to scroll to each color setting for red, green, and blue Press UP or DOWN to adjust RGB output (r---, g---, b---)

OPERATING MODE PRIORITY RANK

Higher priority control modes override lower priority modes

1. UFI

2. DMX (wired)

3. Infrared (IR6 remote)

4. Manual (onboard menu)

WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH OPERATION

Foot pedals allow instant activation of preset colors, auto programs and sound-active mode. The footswitch has a maximum range of 15 meters.

To pair the footswitch to the KWIK-GIG, follow these steps:

1. Power on the KWIK-GIG

2. Power on the footswitch

3. Press MENU button until rF is displayed

4. Press ENTER

5. Press MENU button until Auto is displayed

6. Press ENTER

7. Set DIP switches on the footswitch to match the rF setting

8. Follow below table for pedal functions

Pedal Action Functions

(Static Colors)

Tap pedal to initialize, then tap again to select colors and auto programs

White

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Magenta

Cyan

Auto Mode (instant)

Auto Mode (fade)

(Sound-Active/Strobe)

Tap pedal

Enter Sound Mode

Hold pedal

Strobe Mode

Tap pedal again

Strobe O

(Blackout)

Tap pedal

Black out Fixtures

Hold pedal

Fade to Blackout

Tap again / Hold again

Turn o Blackout / Fade from Blackout