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WARNING
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SOUNDSATION®
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SOUNDSATION® is a registered trademark of
FRENEXPORT SPA – Via Enzo Ferrari, 10 - 62017 Porto Recanati – Italy
© SOUNDSATION 2012 – All rights reserved – All total or partial reproduction of this
manual by any other company or person without express authorization of
SOUNDSATION is strictly forbidden
MHL-132 PRO
USER MANUAL
PRO-LIGHTING
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Dear customer，
first of all thanks for purchasing a SOUNDSATION® product. Our
mission is to satisfy all the possible needs of musical instrument and
professional audio users offering a wide range of products using the
latest technologies for a reasonable price.
We hope you will be satisfied with this item and, if you want to
collaborate, we are looking for a feedback from you about the
operation of the product and for possible improvements to introduce
in the next future. Go to our website www.soundsationmusic.com and
send an e-mail with your opinion, this will help us to build instruments
ever closer to customer’s real requirements.
One last thing: read this manual before using the instrument, an
incorrect operation can cause damages to you and to the unit. Take
care!
The SOUNDSATION Team
All SOUNDSATION products feature a limited two- year warranty.
This two-year warranty is specific to the date of purchase as shown
on your purchase receipt.
The following cases/components are not covered from the above
warranty :
Any accessories supplied with the product
Improper use
Fault due to wear and tear
Any modification of the product effected by the user or a third
party
SOUNDSATION shall satisfy the warranty obligations by
remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at
SOUNDSATION’s discretion either by repair or by exchanging
individual parts or the entire appliance. Any defective parts
removed from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall
become the property of SOUNDSATION
While under warranty period, defective products may be returned to
your local SOUNDSATION dealer together with original proof of
purchase. To avoid any damages in transit, please use the original
packaging if available. Alternatively you can send the product to
SOUNDSATION SERVICE CENTER – Via Enzo Ferrari , 10 – 62017
Porto Recanati - Italy . In order to send a product to service center
you need an RMA number. Shipping charges have to be covered by
the owner of the product.
For further information please visit www.soundsationmusic
WA R R A N T Y & S E R V I C E
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Specification:
Vo l t a g e ：AC100V-240V
Frequency：50/60Hz
Power Consumption：260W
Halogen lamp：2R 132W
Shutter：1-10t/s
Control Mode：DMX512/ Sound Active/ Auto/ Master-Slave/ Manual Control
Channel：15CH
Gobo wheel: 8 gobo + 7 different size circular hole
Color wheel: 12 + open
Color temperature: 8000K
Effect wheel: 8 facet prism
Scan: Pan 540°, Tilt 270°
Beam Angle: 0°~2.5°
Stock: Clean and Dry Place
Safety Protection The power will cut automatically when the machine is over heated or there is some
problem of the system
Machine Size：430*247*338 mm
Machine Weight：12 kg
If any foreign objects enter the instrument, please contact
your dealer or an authorized SOUNDSATION center.
The serial number, electrical features and international
standards are printed on a label located in the bottom
of the instrument.
In case of problems remember to give the serial number
to the responsible of the technical assistance.
GENERAL
To prevent possible damages read the following list of actions:
- Do not place the product in wet or dirty environments.
- Do not remove the protective coverings.
-Do not cover any of the productss ventilation holes.
- Air must circulate freely around the product.
- Do not set the product on a surface with excessive vibration.
- Do not expose the product to high electro-magnetic interference.
- Do not expose the product to heat, cold, wet in improper way in
respect to its IP grade
- Do not leave the product in direct sunlight.
- Do not expose the product to electrostatic forces.
- Do not place items with flames, such as candles or lighters, on the
product.
- Do not place the product on anything containing water or other
fluids.
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Contents
Section 1. Getting Started
² Unpacking
² Safety Instruction
² Caution
Section 2. Set Up
² Installation
² Controlling Board
² Machine Connection
Section 3. Troubleshooting
² Troubleshooti ng
Section 4. Reference
² Control Menu
² DMX Channel
² Specification
DMX Channel(15CH)
Channel
Function
Specification
CH1
Pan
0-255 0°-540°
CH2
Tilt
0-255 0°-270°
CH3
Pan/Fine
0-255 X 16BIT
CH4
Tilt/ Fine
0-255 Y 16BIT
CH5
Speed
Pan/Tilt Speed
CH6
Shutter
0-4 light off, 5-251 strobe from slow to fast, 252-255 light on
CH7
Dimmer
0-255 0%-100%
CH8
Auto Run
CH9
Color
0-9 white; 10-19 red; 20-29 yellow; 30-39blue; 40-49 green; 50-59
orange; 60-69 Magenta; 70-79pink; 80-89 light blue; 90-99 light
yellow; 100-109dark blue; 110-119olivine; 120-128 CTB; 129-191
clockwise run rainbow effect;192-255 anticlockwise run rainbow
effect
CH10
Gobo
0-4 white; 5-9 gobo 1; 10-14 gobo 2; 15-19 gobo 3; 20-24 gobo 4; 25-
29 gobo 5,30-34 gobo 6;35-39 gobo 7; 40-44 gobo 8; 45-49 gobo 9;
50-54 gobo 10; 55-59 gobo 11; 60-64 gobo 12; 65-69 gobo 13; 73-114
gobo clockwise run flowage effect; 115-118 gob o stop ; 119-161 gobo
anti clockwise run flowage effect; 162-165 gobo stop; 166-255 gobo
shaking from slow to fast
CH11
Prism
0-127 N/A; 128-255 8-facet prism
CH12
Prism Rotation
CH13
Focus
0-255
CH14
Reset
77-127 XY reset; 128-255 reset
CH15
Lamp on/off
26-100 lamp off; 101-255 lamp on
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Section 4. Reference
² Control menu
² DMX Channel
² SpecificationControl Menu
MENU
Address
ENTER
Clockwe Tune/Anti-clockwise Tune→ENTER
Control
ENTER
Clockwise Tune/Anti-clockwise Tune to choose 15CH→ENTER
Option
ENTER
Clockwise
Tune/Anti-
clockwise
Tune→
DMX Reset
ENTER→Clockwise Tune/Anti-clockwise
Tune→Yes/No(Yes=DMX reset; No=Cannot
DMX reset)→ENTER
Pan
ENTER→ClockwiseTune/Anti-clockwise
Tune→Yes/No(Yes = Pan Anti-clockwise rotate;
No=clockwise) → ENTER
Tilt
ENTER→ClockwiseTune/Anti-clockwise
Tune→Yes/No(Yes=Anti-clockwise; No=clockwise) →
ENTER
Color
ENTER→ClockwiseTune/Anti-clockwise Tune→Color
Step/Color linear ( Color step=color jumping change; Color
linear = color linear change → ENTER
MENU
Option
ENTER
ClockwiseTune
/Anti-clockwise
Tune→
Keylock
ENTER→ClockwiseTune/Anti-clockwise
Tune→Yes/No(Yes=lock,No=unlock)→ ENTER
Manual
CH15→ENTER; Clockwise Tune/Anti-clockwise Tune→ to adjust
Channel→ENTER
Tes t
Tes t A ut o /Te s t S ou nd ( Tes t A ut o = s ta n d al o ne ,Te st So u nd = m u si c
active)→ENTER
Lamp
Yes /N o( Yes = L am p on, No = La mp o ff )→ EN TER
Default
Yes /N o( Ye s = r es et ,NO = Current value address)→ENTER
Reset
Yes /N o( Yes = r es et,No= N/A)→ENTER
Remark: ※Always press ENTER to next class menu and save your settings; return last menu
class, re-press ENTER . LCD is dark automatically if no operation on panel within 30 seconds.
Section 1. Getting Started
² Unpacking
² Safety Instruction
² Caution
Unpacking
" 1pc fixture(lamp installed)
" 1pc User Manual
" 1pc Power Cable
" 1pc Signal Cable
" 2pc Fast-lock Omega Clamp (1/4 turn)
Thanks for using our moving beam. Carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present and in good conditions. If anything damaged during transit, notify the
shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection. Again, please save the
carton and all packing materials. If the fixture must be returned to manufacturer, it is important
that the fixture be returned in the original manufacturer box and packing.
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Safety Instruction
# Please
conserve this manual as operation guidance. If you sell this product to other user, please make sure that
they also receive this user manual.
# Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and the line voltage not higher than
stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
# This fixture is intended to indoor use only. To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain
or moisture. Make sure there are no flammable, explosive or corrosive materials surrounded in 5 meters
while operating.
# The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 5m away from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
# Fixture may carry high heat, do not aim at objective exceeding 2 minutes.
# Safe wire should be used to install machine. Bearing of safe wire should be 3 times of the machine
weight.
# Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse/lamp and be sure to replace
with same fuse/lamp size and type. Cut off power before moving, repairing and cleaning the machine.
# To av oid e lec tri c s hoc k, al l f ixt ur es mus t b e con nec ted t o c irc uit s wit h a su it abl e g rou nd .
# Always secure fixture using a safety chain and carrying handles. Never carry the fixture by its cord.
# Do not operate at ambient temperatures higher than 35℃.
# In case of failure or misfunction occurred, stop using the unit immediately. Repairs carried out by
unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical
assistance center. Buy the same spare parts/components from manufacturer directly.
# Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
# Av oid d ire ct ey e e xpo su re to th e l ig ht sou rc e w hi le it is on .
# Do not power on and power off the fixture in a short time. After power off the unit, Lamp should be
cool down for 10 minutes before restart.
Section 3. Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Remedy
No response from
fixture when power is
applies
No power to fixture
Check power cables
Primary fuse blown
Replace fuse
Secondary fuse blown
Replace fuse
Fixture resets but
does not respond
correctly to
controller(DMX
mode operation)
Controller not
connected
Connect controller
Incorrect addressing
of the fixtures
Check address setting on fixture and controller
Bad data link
connection
Inspect cables and correct poor connections and/or
broken cables.
Conflict between
tracking and vector
control
Eliminate scene cross-fade on controller
Data link not
terminated
Insert termination plug in output of last fixture
Defective fixture or 2
devices transmitting
on link
Bypass fixtures one at a time until normal operation
is regained:unplug both connectors and connect
them directly together
Colors cannot be
mixed
Random color mixing
is on
Turn off random color mixing
Fixture does not reset
correctly
Electronic or
mechanical failure
Contact service technician
No light, lamp cuts
out intermittently,or
burns out too quickly
Lamp missing or
blown
Disconnect fixture and replace lamp
Fixture or lamp is too
hot
Allow fixture to cool. If problem persists,contact
service technician
For your safe，please read this user manual carefully before operation. This
machine should be operated by qualified engineer！
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Machine Connection
Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
A wor d on t ermi nati on: D MX is a res ilie nt co mmun icat ion p roto col,
however errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal errors, and therefore best practices
include use of a terninator in all circumstances. If you are experiencing problems with erratic fixture
behavior, especially over long signal cable runs, a terminator may help improve performance.
To b uil d y our ow n D MX Te rmi nat or: Obtain a 120-ohm, 1/4-watt
resistor, and wire it between pins 2&3 of the last fixture. They are also readily available from specialty
retailers.
# When use DMX controller, please make sure that there is no interference sources (e.g.
# intercom, high frequency radio waves and radiation source.
# Lamp and lens of this unit should be used together. And accessory damaged should be replaced by
professional worker or engineer.
# Lamp should be used within lifespan scope. When the lamp used approach lifespan, please exchange
with new one. Or lamp explode may occur.
Caution!
This unit requires working environment temperature between 0°~35°, fixture surface
temperature will be 40°~70°.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any
repairs yourself. If exceptional problem happen, please contact related after-sale department
or manufacturer.
Any damage that cased by violating this manual is out of insurance, our company will not take
the responsibility.
Complimentary signal cable can transmit signals to 20 un it fixtures a t
most. Signal amplifier is a mu st to connect more f ixtures
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Section 2. Set Up
² Installation
² Controlling Board
² Machine connection
Installation
l This machine should be mounted through the screw holes of truss. Safety wire is a must to fix fixture
well. Make sure truss and safety wire have strong load capacity to bear 3 times weight than fixture at
least.
l This machine should be installed by qualified technician.
Master and slave model
Set one of the unit as master, choose auto-running function on the menu. Set other units as
slave, press MENU button to DMX address setting state. Connect master and slave with signal
cable. Then all slave units will run follow the master.
Controlling Board
² 1. LCD Display Menu
² 2. Tuner But ton
² Choose Function
3. DMX In
Connect 3 pin XLR signal cable with male connector to obtain signal from other unit or controller
4. DMX Out
Connect 3 pin XLR signal cable with female connector to transfer signal to next unit
5. Switch
Power on/power off
6. Power Input
Connect power cable to obtain power.
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