Venue Lighting Effects revolver laser User Manual

revolver laser

DUAL-SIDED MOVING HEAD EFFECT LIGHT
WITH LASER AND MOONFLOWER

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INTRODUCTION

The Venue Revolver Laser is a DMX intelligent, dual sided, moving head effect
light, which includes both a laser and moonflower effect. It is lightweight and
compact which makes it a great light for mobile DJs, clubs and parties. This unit
can be used as a standalone fixture in sound-activated mode, or controlled via
DMX controller.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 4

What is included 4
Unpacking Instructions 4
Manual Conventions 4
Icons 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

INTRODUCTIONS 6

Control Features 6
Additional Features 6
Control Panel 6

Audio sensitivity 13
Custom static colors/
Manual Control 13

DMX OPERATION 13
Configuring the Starting Address 14
Master/Slave
(Standalone Operating Modes) 14
11-Ch mode DMX operation 15
17-Ch mode DMX operation 15
17-Ch mode DMX operation 15
DMX Parameters 16

SETUP 7
AC Power 7
Back Panel 7
Mounting Orientation 8
Rigging 8
Signal Linking 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9
Control Panel Buttons 9
Menu Map 10

STANDALONE OPERATION 12
Automatic 12
Sound-active 13

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APPENDIX 18
DMX Primer 18
General Troubleshooting 18
Fixture Linking 19
DMX Data Cable 19
Cable Connectors 19
3-Pin to 5-pin Conversion Chart 20
Setting Up a DMX Serial Data Link 20
General Maintenance 20

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21

WARRANTY 22

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is Included

• Revolver Laser

• Mounting Bracket

• Mounting Bolts (x2)

•13mm Safety Loop

• Power Cord

• User Manual

Unpacking Instructions

Carefully unpack the carton, then check the contents to ensure that all parts are
present and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately
and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from
shipping, or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all
packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is
important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Manual Conventions

Venue® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of
information from the regular text.

CONVENTION MEANING

<Menu> Key to be pressed on the fixture’s Control Display

1~512 Range of values

50/60 Set of values of which only one can be chosen

Settings

MENU > Settings Sequence of menu options to be followed

ON Value to be entered or selected

Menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the
operating mode/current status)

Icons

This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special
attention on the part of the user.

ICONS MEANING

This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially
or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user.

This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information.
Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from
functioning correctly.

This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of
this product.

Laser Warning

The arrow indicates the laser aperture.
AVOID EXPOSURE – LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE

Use extreme caution when the laser beam is turned on. When device is in use, do NOT look directly or
indirectly (reflectance) into the laser beam. NEVER point the laser beam directly or via a reflecting surface
towards another people’s or animals’ eyes or skin. Burns and permanent eye damage will result.

Do not point the laser beam towards highly explosive gasses.

Keep out of reach of children.

FCC Statement

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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General Safety

• Please keep this User Manual for future reference.

• Make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting

to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture

to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20” (50 cm) from adjacent

surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

• Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing the fuse and be sure to

replace with same type fuse.

• Secure fixture to included safety loop using a safety chain.

• Maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the fixture at temperatures

higher than this.

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair

the unit yourself.

• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting bracket.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

INTRODUCTIONS

Control Features

• Dual-sided moving head, with laser and moonflower effects

• Static colors and RGBW color mixing with or without DMX controller

• 540° pan control and unlimited tilt control, with or without DMX controller

• Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX with variable speed

• Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX

• 11, 13, and 17 channel DMX-512 operation

Additional Features

• Includes rubber feet for desktop placement & metal bracket/safety loop for truss mounting

Control Panel

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SETUP

AC Power

This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage is
within the range of accepted voltages.

To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the bottom of the
fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its average
current draw under normal conditions.

Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only
as a 0 to 100% switch.

Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.

Back Panel

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Mounting Orientation

The Revolver Laser includes a metal bracket and safety loop for hanging upside-down only.

Rigging

Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications”
section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a
screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp (not included). The hole in each bracket can fit a 13mm screw or
bolt. When rigging, consider routine maintenance and back panel access. Please see the following steps
for installation.

• Ensure that cables are neatly organized and sufficient space is provided to allow full movement

of the fixture.

• There are rubber feet attached to the base, which may be used primarily for floor or desk

standing positions.

• Safety cables must always be used.

Safety cables must
always be used in
conjunction with the
included Saety Loop

Lighting clamp
not included.

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Signal Linking

In order to use this fixture in a DMX or master/slave operation, you must daisy chain using DMX cables to
link from one fixture to another.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Control Panel Buttons

Access these functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED Control Display.

BUTTON FUNCTION

<Menu> Scrolls through the current operating mode, as well as back

<UP> Selects increasing advancement in the value

<DOWN> Selects decreasing advancement in the value

<ENTER>

out of the current menu option

Selects a value and stores it to memory

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The Control Display shows the current state of the unit. It is used to select the operating mode, as well as
the sub-features. For detailed functions, please see the section below.

Control Panel Menu Selections

MAIN FUNCTION

DMX Address Addr 1-512 Select starting DMX address

Channel Mode ChNd

Master/Slave

Mode

Scene/Program

SLNd

ShNd

SUB-

FUNCTION

11CH

13CH

17CH

NASt Designate as the master unit

SL1 Designate as slave unit

SL2

SH 0

SH 1

SH 2

SH 3

SH 4

SH 5

SH 6

SH 7

SELECTION INSTRUCTION

Select between 11-channel, 13-channel,

and 17-channel DMX modes.

Designate as slave unit in random mode,

switches between slave and Auto Program

Select pre-programmed

chase 0 - 10

Auto Mode Auto

Sound Active SoUn

Audio

Sensitivity

Pause Mode bLNd

10

SH 8

SH 9

SH 10

On

Off

On

Off

Sens 0–100

Yes Pause current program (Blackout)

No Resume program

Enable or disable automatic

movement sequence and must

be switched to “OFF” for

Sound Active Mode

Enable or disable sound-active mode,

Auto Mode must be turned “OFF”

for Sound Active mode

Select sensitivity level of the microphone

between 0 (less sensitive) and

100 (more sensitive).

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Control Panel Menu Selections (Continued)

MAIN FUNCTION

Dimming dINd

Pan Turn PInt

Tilt Turn tInt

Led Display Led

Flip Display dISP

Test teSt

SUB-

FUNCTION

Stda Select “Standard” dimming mode

StGE Select “Stage” dimming mode

tv Select “TV” dimming mode

ArAL Select “Architectural” dimming mode

tHAL Select “Theatrical” dimming mode

No

Yes

No

Yes

On

Off

Pan 0 - 255

SELECTION INSTRUCTION

Select standard or reverse

X-axis movement

Select standard or reverse

Y-axis movement

Select whether the LED display

will always be illuminated.

When this menu option is selected,
the display will instantly flip upside-

down, for better visibility when

hanging from a truss.

When this menu option is selected,

the light will test movement, and cycle

through all colors until “Menu” is

pressed again.

Manual
Control

Nanu

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Tilt 0 - 255

Red 1 0 - 255

Green 1 0 - 255

Blue 1 0 - 255

White 1 0 - 255

Laser 0 - 255

Dimmer 0 - 255

Strobe 0 - 255

Manually alter parameters, specifying

values between 0 - 255 for all options.

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Control Panel Menu Selections (Continued)

MAIN FUNCTION

White Color

Balance

Setting

Reset rSet

bALA

SUB-

FUNCTION

Red 1

Green 1

Blue 1

SELECTION INSTRUCTION

Manually alter white color balance,

specifying values between 125 - 255

for all options.

When this menu option is selected,

the light will briefly reset, and factory

settings will be implemented.

Pan/Tilt Fine-Tuning Function

To fine-tune the pan or tilt position of the fixture, follow the steps below:

1. Press <MENU> until “PInt” or “tInt” appears on the LED screen.

2. Press and hold <ENTER> until the display reverts to either “PInt” or “tInt”.

3. Press <ENTER>.

4. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, adjust the fine-tuning of your tilt or pan position between -127 – 127.

5. Press <ENTER> to confirm settings.

STANDALONE OPERATION

Automatic

This fixture has 11 preprogrammed chases. These are accessed via the Control Display (page 6).
The speed can be adjusted between a slow pan and quick sequences.

1. Press <MENU> until “ShnD” appears on the LED screen.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired program (Sh0–Sh10).

4. Press <ENTER>.

5. Press <MENU> until “Auto” appears on the LED screen.

6. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select “on” to enable quick movement sequences,

or “oFF” to enable a slow pan.

7. Press <ENTER> to confirm settings.

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Sound-Active

While an automatic program is enabled, you can choose whether or not to use the built-in microphone for
sound-active response. This option is accessed via the Control Display (page 6).

1. Press <MENU> until “SoUn” appears on the LED screen.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select either “on” or “oFF” to enable or disable sound-active mode.

4. Press <ENTER> to confirm settings.

5. Press <MENU> until “Auto” appears on the LED screen.

6. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select “off” to allow sound active movement, or “on” to enable

quick auto movement sequences.

7. Press <ENTER> to confirm settings.

Audio Sensitivity

While in sound active mode, you can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone via the
Control Display (page 6).

1. Activate a sound-active program (SoUn – ON).

2. Press <MENU> until “SENS” appears on the LED screen .

3. Press <ENTER>.

4. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the sensitivity between 0 and 100

(0 = least sensitive, 100 = most sensitive)

5. Press <ENTER> to save your sensitivity setting.

Custom Static Colors / Manual Control

This fixture has the ability to accept custom static color settings, as well as alter the dimmer, strobe, and
pan/tilt angle through the main menu. These are accessed via the Control Display (page 6).

1. Press <MENU> until “NAnu” appears on the LED screen.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the color or parameter you would like to adjust.

4. Press <ENTER>.

5. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired value (0 - 255). By selecting 0 for a color parameter, that

color will remain off.

6. Press <ENTER>.

7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 until the desired color and position is obtained. The current setting will remain active
until <MENU> is pressed again, at which point the unit will revert back to its most recent program.

The colors are represented by the following in the menu map:
Red1 = Moonflower Red (0 – 255)
Gee1 = Moonflower Green (0 – 255)
bLu1 = Moonflower White (0 – 255)
Uhl1 = Moonflower White (0 – 255)
Led2 = Laser (0 – 255)

DMX OPERATION

This is the operating mode which will allow for an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address
for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX Primer”
section in the “Appendix” of this manual.

1. Press <MENU> until “ChNd” appears on the LED screen

2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select either “11-CH”, “13-CH”, or “17-CH”.

3. Press <ENTER>.

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Configuring The Starting Address

Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control
begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a fixture that uses
seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read data from channels: 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose the starting addresses for each fixture so that the channels used do not
overlap. In addition, you should note the starting address selected for future reference.

1. Press <MENU> until “Addr” appears on the LED screen.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired DMX address (1–512).

4. Press <ENTER>.

Master/Slave (Standalone Operating Modes)

This is the operating mode which will allow one fixture to act as the master and control all of the other slave
fixtures. You must set both the master and the slave(s) fixtures to the correct mode for this operation.

Master Settings:

1. Connect the fixtures with DMX cables, as shown in the “Fixture Linking” section.

2. Press <MENU> until “SLNd” appears on the LED screen.

3.Press <ENTER>.

4. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select NASt.

5. Press <ENTER>.

Slave Settings:

1. Press <MENU> until “SLNd” appears on the LED screen.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select either “SL 1” or “SL 2”.

4. Press <ENTER>.

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Note that SL1 and SL2 settings react to the master unit differently:

SL1 = Normal Slave Mode (follows the master unit exactly)

SL2 = Random Slave Mode (switches between slave setting and

automatic internal program)

Although any fixture in the DMX daisy chain may be set to master, it is advisable to set the
master as the first fixture in the line.

Only one fixture may be set to master.

Do not connect a DMX controller to the daisy chain for this operating mode.

It does not matter which DMX mode is selected for the slave fixtures.
Either mode will be effective.

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11-Ch Mode DMX Operation

17-Ch Mode DMX Operation

CHANNEL CHANNEL FUNCTION

1 Pan Turn

2 Tilt Turn

3 Tilt Unlimited Rotation

4 Red1

5 Green1

6 Blue1

7 White1

8 Laser

9 Strobe

10 Open Light

11 Multi-Working Mode

13-Ch Mode DMX Operation

CHANNEL CHANNEL FUNCTION

1 Pan Turn

2 Tilt Turn

3 Tilt Unlimited Rotation

CHANNEL CHANNEL FUNCTION

1 Pan Turn

2 Tilt Turn

3 Tilt Unlimited Rotation

4 Pan/Tilt Turn Speed

5 Red1

6 Green1

7 Blue1

8 White1

9 Laser

10 Strobe

11 Open Light

12 Dimming

13 Color Change

14 Color Macro Speed

15 Pan/Tilt Macro

16 Pan/Tilt Macro Speed

17 Multi-Working Mode

4 Pan/Tilt Turn Speed

5 Red1

6 Green1

7 Blue1

8 White1

9 Laser

10 Strobe

11 Open Light

12 Dimming

13 Multi- Working Mode

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17-Ch Mode DMX Operation

FUNCTION VALUE PERECENT/SETTING

Pan 000–255 0~100% 1 1 1

Tilt 000–255 0~100% 2 2 2

000–127

Tilt Unlimited Rotation

Pan/Tilt Speed 000–255 From fast to slow 4 4

Red1 000–255 0~100% 4 5 5

Green1 000–255 0~100% 5 6 6

Blue1 000–255 0~100% 6 7 7

White1 000–255 0~100% 7 8 8

Laser 000–255 0~100% 8 9 9

Strobe

Open Light 000–255 0~100% 10 11 11

Dim Modes

Color

Color Select

128–189
190–193

194–255

000–007
008–015

016–131
132–139
140–181
182–189

190–231
232–239
240–247
248–255

000–020
021–040
041–060
061–080

081–100

101–255

000–007

008–011

012–015

016–019
020–022
023–026
027–030
031–034
035–037
038–041
042–045
046–048
049–052
053–056
057–060
061–063
064–067
068–071
072–07 5
076–07 8
079–082

Null
Counter-clockwise from fast to slow
Stop
Clockwise direction from slow to fast

OFF
Open
Strobe from slow to fast
Open
OFF fast and slow-open
Open
ON fast and slow OFF
Open
Random strobe
Open

Stda(Standard)
StGE(Stage)
tv(TV)
ArAL(Architectural)
tHAL(Theatrical)
Default setting

Null
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Color 7
Color 8
Color 9
Color 10
Color 11
Color 12
Color 13
Color 14
Color 15
Color 16
Color 17
Color 18
Color 19
Color 20

MODE

11 CH

3 3 3

9 10 10

MODE

13 CH

12 12

MODE

17 CH

13

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17-Ch Mode DMX Operation (Continued)

FUNCTION VALUE PERECENT/SETTING

083–086
087–089
090–093
094–097

098–101

102–104

105–108

109–112

113–115

116–119
120–123
124–127
128–131
132–135
136–139
140–143
144–147
148–151
152–155
156–159
160–163
164–167
168–171
172–175
176–179
180–183
184–187
188–191
192–195
196–199

200–203
204–207

208–211
212–215
216–219

220–223
224–227
228–231
232–235
236–239
240–243
244–247
248–251
252–255

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Color 21
Color 22
Color 23
Color 24
Color 25
Color 26
Color 27
Color 28
Color 29
Color 30
Color 31
Color 32
Color Macro 1
Color Macro 2
Color Macro 3
Color Macro 4
Color Macro 5
Color Macro 6
Color Macro 7
Color Macro 8
Color Macro 9
Color Macro 10
Color Macro 11
Color Macro 12
Color Macro 13
Color Macro 14
Color Macro 15
Color Macro 16
Color Fade Macro 1
Color Fade Macro 2
Color Fade Macro 3
Color Fade Macro 4
Color Fade Macro 5
Color Fade Macro 6
Color Fade Macro 7
Color Fade Macro 8
Color Fade Macro 9
Color Fade Macro 10
Color Fade Macro 11
Color Fade Macro 12
Color Fade Macro 13
Color Fade Macro 14
Color Fade Macro 15
Color Fade Macro 16

MODE

11 CH

MODE

13 CH

MODE

17 CH

Pan/Tilt Macro

000–015
016–035
036–055
056–075

076-095
096-115

116-135
136-155

156-175

176-195
196-215
216-235
236-255

NULL
Macro 1
Macro 2
Macro 3
Macro 4
Macro 5
Macro 6
Macro 7
Macro 8
Macro 9
Macro 10
Macro 11
Macro 12

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17-Ch Mode DMX Operation (Continued)

FUNCTION VALUE PERECENT/SETTING

Pan/Tilt Speed 000-255 From slow to fast 16

Multi- Working Mode

000-069
070-07 9
080-089
090-099

100-179
180-189
190-199
200-209
210-249
250-255

No
When Pan/ Tilt turn, off the light
No
When change color, off the light
No
Auto run
No
Reset
No
Sound control

MODE

11 CH

11 13 17

MODE

13 CH

MODE

17 CH

APPENDIX

DMX Primer

There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of
receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address
on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX
controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address
should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation
of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same
type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation.
In other words, the fixtures will be slaved together and will all respond exactly the same. Consult the Owner’s
Manual to your DMX controller for more information.

DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is where
the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which the fixtures are
connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order
that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures using shielded two-conductor twisted
pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data
Negative (S-), and pin 3 is Data Positive (S+).

General Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POSSIBLE ACTION(S)

Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing

Device does not power up

Fixture is not responding to DMX

Loss of signal

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• Excessive circuit load

• Short circuit along the power wires

• No power

• Loose power cord

• Wrong DMX addressing

• Damaged DMX cables

• Wrong polarity settings on the controller

• Loose DMX cables

• Faulty DMX interface

• Faulty Main PCB

• Non DMX cables

• Bouncing signals

• Long cable / Low level signal

• Too many fixtures

• Interference from AC wires

• Check total load placed on the electrical circuit

• Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/
or external)

• Check for power on Mains

• Check power cord

• Check Control Display and unit addressing

• Check DMX cables

• Check polarity switch settings on the controller

• Check cable connections

• Replace DMX input

• Replace Main PCB

• Use only DMX compatible cables

• Install terminator as suggested

• Install amplifier right aer fixture with strong signal

• Install an optically coupled DMX splitter aer unit #32

• Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or
black light

Fixture Linking

You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to
run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined
number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the
data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with
the EIA-485 standard, no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link.
Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically­isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the DMX signal.

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 )

Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32

DMX Data Cable

Use a cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications. Standard microphone cables
cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable must have the following characteristics:

Type: Shielded, 2-conductor, twisted pair
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/
Maximum resistance: 20 Ohms/1000 
Nominal impedance: 100 ~ 140 Ohms

Cable Connectors

Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.

Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding
the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables
with an Ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or
shorted to the shield or each other.

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3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart

If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin
to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion:

3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART

Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1

Data ( - ) Signal Pin 2 Pin 2

Data ( + ) Signal Pin 3 Pin 3

Not Used Pin4

Not Used Pin 5

Setting Up A DMX Serial Data Link

1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector
of the controller.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3-pin connector

to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector.

3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture

and so on.

General Maintenance

To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently.
Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures
should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust reduces performance and can cause overheating.
This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before
conducting maintenance.

• Unplug fixture from power.

• Use a vacuum or air compressor and a so brush to remove dust collected on external vents.

• Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol

and a so lint-free cotton cloth or lens tissue.

• Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.

• Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

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The cleaning of external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light
output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates. Damp, smoky or
particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics. Clean with so
cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. Clean the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the fixture at
least every 30/60 days.

Always dry parts carefully aer cleaning them.

Never spin a fan using compressed air.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight & Dimensions

Length: 6.86” (174.3mm)
Width: 5.78” (147mm)
Height: 8.98” (228.1mm)
Weight: 5.18 lbs (2.35 kg)

Power

Auto-Ranging Power Supply: 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption @ 120 V: 27 W max, 0.37 A inrush
Power Consumption @ 230 V: 27 W max, 0.20 A inrush
Fuse 2A

Light Source

Laser x1 (Green)
Maximum Output <4.9mW
Emitted Wavelengths 532 nm
Moonflower LED x1 (8-watt, RGBW)
Lux @ 2 m 1242
Beam Angle 4°

Thermal

Maximum Ambient Temperature 104° F (40° C)
Cooling Fan

Motion

Y-Axis Rotation Continuous
X-Axis Rotation 540°

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WARRANTY

One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Subject to the limitations set forth below, Venue® hereby represents and warrants that the components of this
product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials, including implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, subject to normal use and service, for one (1) year (ninety (90) days on lamps) to
the original owner from the date of purchase.
Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss
of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages including but
not limited to lost profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property, and any
costs of recovering, reprogramming, or reproducing any program or data stored in equipment that is used with
Venue® products. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.

Venue Lighting Effects
P.O. Box 5111, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111
www.venuelightingeffects.com

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized as the property of their
respective holders.
Made in China.

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