Showtec Rave spot User manual

ENGLISH USER MANUAL

JB SYSTEMS® 1/12 RAVE SPOT

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.

FEATURES

• 3 effects in one single unit !

• 9x8W Red-Green-Blue-UV Leds for colored beams + UV/Blacklight effect

• 1 central COB 30W RGB led

• Led Strobe: 21x 0.5W White Leds

• Use the unit in any way you like it !

• Standalone: sound activated (internal mic) or automatic shows. IR remote controller included.

• Master/slave function for wonderful synchronized shows when several units are used.

• DMX-control: via 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 22 Channels.

• 4-digit LED display for easy menu navigation

• Prepared for wireless DMX: just plug-in an optional WTR-DMX DONGLE ! (optional, Briteq® code 4645)

• IEC mains input + output for easy linking (check out our combi cables)

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 that the cardboard box contains the following items:

• RAVE SPOT unit

• Mains cable

• IR Remote controller

• Operating instructions

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JB SYSTEMS® 2/12 RAVE SPOT

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.

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

from epilepsy.

CAUTION

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JB SYSTEMS® 3/12 RAVE SPOT

DESCRIPTION:

1. MAINS OUTPUT: you can use our “combi cables” and this IEC output to easily daisy-chain the next unit.

2. MAINS INPUT: with IEC socket and integrated fuse holder; connect the supplied mains cable here.

3. FUSE HOLDER: holds a slow blow 1.6A/250V glass fuse to protect the internal electronic circuits.

4. DMX INPUT: 3pin male XLR-connector used to connect universal DMX-cables. This input receives

instructions from a DMX-controller or the Master unit in Master/slave mode.

5. SAFETY EYEBOLT: used to attach a safety cable when the unit is rigged (see “overhead rigging”)

6. 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)

7. VENTILATION OPENING: used for the cooling of the unit. Do not cover the opening !

8. USB CONNECTOR: used for connecting the WTR-DMX DONGLE (order code 04645) for wireless DMX

in combination with our M-DMX TRANSCEIVER (order code 04646). Don’t use this connector for
connection with a PC!