CALYPSO - Light projector JBSYSTEMS LIGHT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CALYPSO JBSYSTEMS LIGHT

Copyright © 2008 by BEGLEC cva.

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Version: 1.1

DANGER ~ GEVAAR ~ GEFAHR ~ PELIGRO ~ PERIGO

WARNING: DANGER! never expose the lens to direct sunlight, even for a short period. This may damage the light effect or even cause fire!

Dispos of the unit and used batteries in an environment friendly manner according to your country regulations.

FR-DECLASSES L'APPAREIL

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

This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been deposited by the manufacturer.

• This device has been designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.
• Innovative, multicolor LED moonflower.

• Based on 156 power LEDs (R = 48 + G = 36 + B = 36 + W = 36) :

• Extremely brilliant colors compared to effects with halogen lamps

• More dynamic effects compared to effects based on halogen lamps
• Very sharp white, blue, red and green laser-like beams
• No lamp replacements!
  Uses LEDs with extremely long lifespan!
• Virtually no heat production
• Very low power consumption

• Lightweight (no lamp transformers needed)

• 0-100% dimming and ultra fast strobe function

• Excellent built-in programs for wonderful, ever changing, light shows:

• DMX-control: 4 channels

• Standalone: sound activated with internal mic

• Master/slave: wonderful synchronized shows

• Optional CA-8 remote controller available

• 4-digit menu driven display
• Equipped with big optical lens for maximum light output and wide 41^ beam angle

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 carton contains the following items:

• Operating instructions
  Calypso
• Hanging bracket with knobs
• Mains cable

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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

• 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.
  Maximum save ambient temperature is 40^ . 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 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: Don't use the effect in the presence of persons suffering from epilepsy.

OVERHEAD RIGGING

• Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials should be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.
• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging and servicing.
• Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, far away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.
• The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
• Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device's weight.
• Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12times the weight of the device when installing the unit. This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the installation can drop more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.
• The device should be well fixed; a free-swinging mounting is dangerous and may not be considered!
• Don't cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
• The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled person to be sure that safety is still optimal.

DESCRIPTION:

1. Mains input with IEC socket and integrated fuse holder, connect the supplied mains cable here.
2. DMX input
3. DMX output
4. 14 " Jack input for the optional CA-8 hand controller
5. Internal microphone
6. Hanging bracket with 2 knobs on both sides to fasten the unit and a mounting hole to fix a mounting hook.
7. Slave LED: is lit when the unit is in slave mode
8. Sound LED: blinks to the rhythm of the music while the unit is in audio mode
9. DMX LED: is lit when the unit receives a DMX-signal

10. Master LED: is lit when the unit is switched as master

11. MENU button: used to select the different menu items

12. DOWN button: to go back in the menu and to lower the values shown on the display.
13. UP button: to go up in the menu and to increase the values shown on the display.
14. ENTER button: used to confirm your choice.
15. DISPLAY shows the various menus and the selected functions.

HOW TO SETUP:

MAIN MENU:

• To select any of the menu options, press the MENU button up to when the required one is shown on the display.
• Select the function with the ENTER button. The display will blink.
• Use DOWN and UP button to choose the desired menu option.
• Once the required menu option is selected, press the ENTER button to select. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button or just wait 8 seconds. The menu structure is shown below.

DMX512 Address Setting

Used to set the starting address in a DMX setup.

• Press the MENU button until Hddr is shown on the display.
• Press the ENTER button, the display starts blinking.
• Use DOWN and UP buttons to change the DMX512 address.
• Once the correct address shows on the display, press the ENTER button to save it. (or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)

To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.

Working Mode

Used to set the unit in master or slave mode.

• Press the MENU button until SLnd is shown on the display.
• Press the ENTER button, the current working mode starts blinking in the display
• Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select [nast] (master), [slr] (slave in sync with the master) or [slr] (2 light show - slave in anti-sync with the m
• Once the mode is selected, press the ENTER button save it. (or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)

To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.

Remarks: when "SL 1" or "SL 2" is selected, some menu options are not available. When only one unit is used, you should always select master mode.

Show Mode

Used to choose to select one of the preprogrammed shows when used in standalone or master/slave mode. This menu option is not available when the unit is set to slave mode ("SL 1" or "SL 2")!

• Press the MENU button until Shnd is showing on the display.
• Press the ENTER button, the current show starts blinking in the display.
• Use DOWN and UP buttons to select one of the 11 preprogrammed shows (5h0 (show 0) to 5h10 (show 10)
• Once the right show blinks on the display, press the ENTER button to save it. (or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)
  To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.

Blackout Mode

Blackout mode: when no DMX-signal is detected, the unit goes in blackout.

No blackout mode: when no DMX-signal is detected, the unit automatically switches to master mode.

This menu option is not available when the unit is set to slave mode ("SL 1" or "SL 2")!

• Press the MENU button until b1nd is shown on the display.
• Press the ENTER button, the current selection starts blinking in the display.
• Use DOWN and UP button to select YES (blackout) or NO (no blackout) mode.
• Once the mode is selected, press the ENTER button to save it. (or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)

To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.

Led Display

Display on: display is always on.

Display off: display is off when not used.

• Press the MENU button until the display shows LED.
• Press the ENTER button, the display starts blinking.
• Use DOWN and UP buttons to select on (display always on) or OFF (display off when not used).
• Once the mode is selected, press the ENTER button to save it. (or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds)

To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.

Display Inversion

Display normal: display is readable when the unit is on the floor.

Display inversion: display is readable when the unit is mounted upside down.

• Press the MENU button until is blinking on the display. (normal display)
• Use the ENTER button to change to the mode dSP1 (display inversion), the option will be automatically stored after 8 seconds. Or press the ENTER button again return to the mode dSP (normal display). To go back to the functions press the MENU button.

Fixture Hours

Used to show the number of working hours of the unit.

• Press the MENU button until FhrS is blinking on the display.
• Press the ENTER button to show the number of working hours in the display.
• To go back to the functions press the MENU button.

Software version:

Used to show the software version of the unit.

• Press the MENU button until Uer blinks on the display.
• Press the ENTER button to show the software version of the unit.
• To go back to the functions press the MENU button.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION + ADDRESSING

Important: The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for electrical and mechanical safety in your country.

Electrical installation for 1 standalone unit:

• Just insert the mains cable. The unit starts working immediately in stand-alone mode.

Remark1: You can connect a CA-8 remote controller to the unit if you want to have more control. Refer to "how to operate the unit" to learn how to do this.

Remark2: if there's no output, please make sure to set the unit in master mode (see previous chapter)

Electrical installation for two or more units in master/slave:

• Connect 2 to maximum 16 units together using good quality balanced microphone cables. Put the first unit of the chain in master mode, the rest must be set to slave mode (SL1 or SL2). See the previous chapter for more information.
• Make sure that all units are connected to the mains.
• Done!

Remark: You can connect a CA-8 remote controller to the master unit if you want to have more control over the master/slave operation.

Electrical installation in DMX-mode:

• The DMX-protocol is a widely used high speed signal to control intelligent light equipment. You need to "daisy chain" your DMX controller and all the connected units with a good quality balanced cable.
• Both XLR-3pin and XLR-5pin connectors are used, however XLR-3pin is more popular because these cables are compatible with balanced audio cables.

Pin layout XLR-3pin: Pin1 = GND ~ Pin2 = Negative signal (-) ~ Pin3 = Positive signal (+)

Pin layout XLR-5pin: Pin1 = GND ~ Pin2 = Negative signal (-) ~ Pin3 = Positive signal (+) ~ Pins4+5 not used.

• To prevent strange behavior of the light effects, due to interferences, you must use a 90 to 120 terminator at the end of the chain. Never use Y-splitter cables, this simply won't work!
• Make sure that all units are connected to the mains.
• Each light effect in the chain needs to have its proper starting address so it knows which commands from the controller it has to decode. In the next section you will learn how to set the DMX addresses.

HOW TO SET THE RIGHT STARTING ADDRESS:

Refer to the previous chapter (DMX-512 address setting) to learn how to set the starting address on this unit. The starting address of each unit is very important. Unfortunately it is impossible to tell you in this user manual which starting addresses you have to set because this completely depends on the controller you will use... So please refer to the user manual of your DMX-controller to find out which starting addresses you must set.

DMX-CONFIGURATION OF CALYPSO:

DMX512 Configuration
Ch1	Ch2		Ch3		Ch4
Mode	Pattern	Chase	Pattern Strobe	Chase Speed	Dimmer
240-255 Stand-alone	Color 25 pattern	Chase 25	255	255	255
	Color 24 pattern	Chase 24
	Color 23 pattern	Chase 23	Fast Strobe	Fast Speed	100%
	Color 22 pattern	Chase 22
	Color 21 pattern	Chase 21
	Color 20 pattern	Chase 20	/ / / / /	/ / / / /
	Color 19 pattern	Chase 19
	Color 18 pattern	Chase 18
	Color 17 pattern	Chase 17
	Color 16 pattern	Chase 16
120-239 Chase	Color 15 pattern	Chase 15	/ / / / /	/ / / / /
	Color 14 pattern	Chase 14
	Color 13 pattern	Chase 13
	Color 12 pattern	Chase 12
	Color 11 pattern	Chase 11
	Color 10 pattern	Chase 10
	Color 09 pattern	Chase 09
	Color 08 pattern	Chase 08
	Color 07 pattern	Chase 07
0-119 Pattern	Color 06 pattern	Chase 06	/ / / / /	/ / / / /
	Color 05 pattern	Chase 05
	Color 04 pattern	Chase 04
	Color 03 pattern	Chase 03
	Color 02 pattern	Chase 02
	Color 01 pattern	Chase 01	0	0	0%

What are patterns?

Patterns are different static (non moving) combinations of LEDs on a LED-cluster.

When the value of CH1 is set between 000 and 119, you can use CH2 to select 25 different patterns.

Use CH3 to change the strobe frequency of the selected patterns.

What are chases?

Chases are a series of patterns put in a loop to create dynamic (moving) effects.

When the value of CH1 is set between 120 and 239, you can use CH2 to select 25 different chases.

Use CH3 to change the speed of the selected chases.

HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT

Every time you turn the unit on, it will show L373 on the display.

YOU CAN OPERATE THE UNIT IN 3 WAYS:

By master/slave built-in preprogram function
By CA-8 easy controller
By universal DMX controller

BY MASTER/SLAVE BUILT-IN PREPROGRAM FUNCTION:

Select this function when you want an instant show. By linking the units in master/slave connection, the first unit will control the other units to give an automatic, sound activated, synchronized light show. Its DMX input will have nothing plugged into it, and its master-LED will be constantly on and sound-LED will flash to the music.

Important! This function only works when the blackout mode in the menu of the master is set to OFF, otherwise nothing will happen! Read more about this option in the "How to setup" paragraph.

• MASTER has 11 built-in shows: You can select show (show 0) to show (show 10) directly in the menu of the master.
• SLAVES have 2 working options: These units are set to slave mode (slave-LED is constantly on). In order to create a great light show you can introduce contrast movements In the menu of the slave units you can go to option SLNd and select:
  Normal slave: slave works in sync with the master.
  2 light show: slave works in opposite with the master.

BY EASY CONTROLLER:

When used in Master/slave mode we strongly advice you to use the CA-8 "Easy controller" Just connect this small controller to the 1/4 jack of the master unit, and you will be able to control the following FUNCTIONS:

Standby	Blackout the unit
Function	Sound strobe	Select one of the chases
Mode	Strobe/ Sound (LED off)	Chase (LED ON)

MAINTENANCE

• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during servicing.
• Switch off the unit, unplug the mains cable and wait until the unit has been cooled down.

During inspection the following points should be checked:

• All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and may not be corroded.
• Housings, fixations and installations spots (ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any deformation.
• When an optical lens is visibly damaged due to cracks or deep scratches, it must be replaced.
• The mains cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a small problem is detected.
• In order to protect the device from overheat the cooling fans (if any) and ventilation openings should be cleaned monthly.
• The interior of the device should be cleaned annually using a vacuum cleaner or air-jet.

• The cleaning of internal and 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 a soft cloth using normal glass cleaning products.
  Always dry the parts carefully.

• Clean the external optics at least once every 30 days.
• Clean the internal optics at least every 90 days.

Attention: We strongly recommend internal cleaning to be carried out by qualified personnel!

SPECIFICATIONS

Mains Input: AC 230V, 50Hz
Power consumption: 18 Watt
Fuse: 250V 2A slow blow (20mm glass)
Sound Control: Internal microphone
DMX connections: 3pin XLR male / female
DMX channels used: 4 channels
Lamp: 156 LEDs (R=48 + G=36 + B=36 + W=36):
Size: 250mm x 250mm x 280mm
Weight: 4.2kg

Every information is subject to change without prior notice

You can download the latest version of this user manual on our website: www.beglec.com

MODE D'EMPLOI

Lamp: 156 LEDs (R=48 + G=36 + B=36 + W=36):

Afmetingen: 250 × 250 × 280 ~mm

Gewicht: 4,2 kg