Predator
H X
U s e r Guide
User Guide Predator HX
Features of the P red a t o r H X
l X/ Y (Horizontal/Vertical) mirror control
l 7 g o b o (squares, tunnel, dots, star, circle,
triangle, flower)
l 7 dichroic colours (mag enta, yellow, cyan, pink, red,
green, blue) a n d white
l 7 split colours
l Colour scrolling
l Blackout shutter a n d l a mp on/off control
l 2 5 0 W halogen la m p with dichroic reflector
l Adjustable F o c u s
l D M X control
l 0 - 1 0 V A na log ue Control
M o d e s of Oper a t ion
l In dependent (internal micr ophone)
The Predator HX will move to each bass beat, going through a sequence
of patterns at random, including up/down, side-to-side, square, octogon,
diamond, figure-of-eight, random and chevron, along with colour and gobo
changing.
l Syn ch ronised (internal micr op hone)
The Predator HX will perform the above pattens either synchronised
together, or with the movement mirrored. In addition, the colours and
gobos will operate in one of three modes: random, synchronised or
chasing. The movement can be reversed by setting the control switches in
order that two rows of Predator HXs can be set up opposed to each other,
and will continue to move in synchrony.
l Externally controlled f r o m I Q - M X 8 0 , I Q - M X 4 0 ,
Merlin, o r an y D M X out put controller.
The IQ-MX80 has 10 preset programs, 10 user-programmable programs,
real-time programming and a joystick. and can control any number of
Predator HXs and Predator HXs arranged as up to 16 channels.
The IQ-MX40 can control 4 channels of Predator HXs and has a total of
256 selectable functions including fourteen patterns, each with selectable
colour/gobo, four different colour/gobo change modes (fill, random, shift
and sync), and four different run-sequences of colours and gobos.
With a programmable DMX controller such as Merlin, up to 32 channels
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(only 27 channel if your controller has only 108 outputs) of Predator HXs
can be controlled, there is no limit to the number of Predator HXs on each
channel. The beam can be positioned to an accuracy of 0.7°, and the
colour/gobo can be selected.
The Predator HX can also be controlled from any lighting desk with
0-10V analogue outputs.
Installation
The Predator HX is supplied with its handle pre-assembled. The handle
can be lengthened by removing the four pozidriv screws fixing the three
sections together, and re-assembling in a different position. The U-shaped
piece can also be fitted at right angles to the side pieces so that the
Predator HX canbe mounted on a wall.
By removing the handle completely and re-assembling the other way
round, the Predator HX can be tilted in the opposite direction.
Fix te Predator HX securely, and fit a safety chain. Tighten the handle
fixing screws with the Allen key provided.
The Predator HX should be operated with the fan at the lower end and
the mirror at the upper end. Operating the other way up may reduce lamp
life.0
The Predator HX should be installed more than 0.8 metres from any
object that it is illuminating. Connect the Predator HX to the mains supply
with the lead provided, via an isolating switch or a switching pack such as
the NJD SP10000. If the Predator HX circuit is connected via an MCB
then it recommended that a time-delay MCB (generally used for motors) is
used (Type 3 to BS3871). The Predator HX should not be dimmed.
The Predator HX is an inductive load.
When first powered up with no DMX leads connected the beam is in the
central position. Adjust the hanging bracket until the beam is in the best
position. The Predator HX may be moved whilst it is operating provided
that it is done carefully. It is recommended that the Predator HX is allowed
to cool for 5 minutes after switching off before moving - this is when
damage to the lamp is most likely to occur.
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C h a n g i n g the lamp.
Disconnect from the mains supply. Slacken the knob on the lamp cover
and remove the lamp/reflector assembly. Remove the lamp, holding it with
a cloth to avoid getting fingerprints on the glass. Replace with a new lamp,
type A1/259, being careful not to touch the glass envelope of the lamp.
Replace the cover and tighten the lid-fixing knobs.
C h a n g i n g the fuse
If the fuse blows, replace with a new fuse type 20mm x 5mm 3.15 Amp
Anti-surge, High breaking capacity. This type of fuse has a ceramic case.
Do not replace with any other type or value of fuse. If the new fuse blows,
consult a dealer. The fuse is located in a small drawer beneath the mains
inlet connector (remove the mains cable to gain access).
Focus ing.
To focus slacken the focusing control on the front of the unit, move
forwards or backwards as required, and re-tighten the screw when the best
image is obtained.
Cleaning.
The Predator HX should be cleaned periodically as the light output will
become less intense as smoke fluid residues build up on the mirror and
lenses. Disconnect from the mains supply and remove the cover as
follows: Remove the 6 screws at the positions indicated by the arrows
using a #2 Pozidriv screwdriver. The top section of the cover can be lifted
off vertically to gain access to the optics.
Clean the lens and the mirror using a soft lint-free cloth and methylated
spirit, isopropyl alcohol or hi-fi cleaning fluid. Also, make sure that the fan
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