LED CROSSFIRE - Professional lighting SYNQ AUDIO RESEARCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LED CROSSFIRE SYNQ AUDIO RESEARCH

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JBSYSTEMS

THE POWER SOURCE FOR DJ'S

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-DECLASSER 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.
• Thanks to its special design this very powerful LED-effect produces stunning, ever-changing effects!

• Uses 320 power LED, divided over 5 LED clusters (R = 80 + G = 80 + B = 80 + W = 80) :

• 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!
• Virtually no heat production and very low power consumption

• Lightweight (no lamp transformers needed)

• Ultra fast strobe function
  Excellent built-in programs for wonderful, ever-changing, light shows:

• Standalone: sound activated with internal mic

• Master/slave: wonderful synchronized shows (optional CA-8 / RF-8SET controller available)

• DMX-master/slave: thanks to this revolutionary new feature several LED Crossfire units, working in master/slave, can still be controlled by DMX! Even while connected in a DMX chain! (optional mini DMX splitter required)

• DMX-control: 4 channels for full control of internal chases, speed, strobe and working mode

• 2 optional remote controllers available:

CA-8: wired remote for improved master/slave control
- RF-8 Set: wireless RF-remote for improved master/slave control (RF-8SET = RF-8T "transmitter" + RF-8R "receiver")

• 4-digit menu driven display
• Mains IEC in/outputs for easy linking using optional IEC cables
• Perfect for different applications: discos, clubs, mobile DJs, ...

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
• LED Crossfire unit
• 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 before you 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. 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 12 times 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. Mains output with IEC socket: you can use a special IEC power cable to connect this output with the mains input of the next unit for easier linking.
3. Hanging bracket with 2 knobs on both sides to fasten the unit and a mounting hole to fix a mounting hook.
4. Safety eye, used to attach a safety cable when the unit is rigged, see paragraph "overhead rigging"
5. Optical lenses
6. DMX input: 3pin male XLR-connector used to connect universal DMX-cables. This input receives instructions from a DMX-controller.
7. DMX output: 3pin female XLR-connector used to connect the effect with the next unit in the DMX chain.

8. Internal microphone

9. 14 " jack used to connect an optional CA-8 controller.

10. Din-5pin input, used to connect an optional wireless receiver, named RF-8R.
11. Slave LED: is lit when the unit is in slave mode
12. Sound LED: blinks to the rhythm of the music while the unit is in audio mode
13. DMX LED: is lit when the unit receives a DMX-signal
14. Master LED: is lit when the unit is switched as master
15. MENU button: used to select the different menu items
16. DOWN button: to go back in the menu and to lower the values shown on the display.
17. UP button: to go up in the menu and to increase the values shown on the display.
18. ENTER button: used to confirm your choice.
19. 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 during 2 seconds or just wait 10 seconds.

DMX512 Address Setting

Used to set the starting address in a DMX setup.

• Press the MENU button until Rddr 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.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

Channel Mode

• Press the MENU button until [hfd] is shown on the display.
• Press the ENTER button, the display starts blinking.
• Use DOWN and UP button to select the [1Ch] (1Channel), [1MSL] (1 Channel master/slave) or [4Ch] (4 Channel) mode.
• Once the right mode is selected, press the ENTER button to confirm.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

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 1 (slave in sync with the master) or 2 (2 light show - slave in anti-sync with the master).
• Once the right mode is selected, press the ENTER button to confirm.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

Show Mode

Used to choose to select one of the preprogrammed shows when used in standalone or master/slave mode.

• Press the MENU button until ShfD 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 preprogrammed shows (random show), or (show 1) to (show 12)

• Once the right show blinks on the display, press the ENTER button to save it.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

Color mode

If you like you can set the effect to just one of the 15 fixed colors. If you want to return to the built-in shows, just select Show mode and choose a show. With CA-8/RF-8SET you can select the different colors and shows.

• Press the MENU button until Colo is showing on the display.
• Press the ENTER button, the current color starts blinking in the display.
• Use DOWN and UP buttons to select one of the preprogrammed colors Col1 (color 1) to C015 (color 15)
• Once the right color blinks on the display, press the ENTER button to save it.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

Sound Mode

Used to choose the desired sound/manual mode to trigger the shows.

• Press the MENU button until 504 is shown on the display.
• Press the ENTER button to select.

• Use DOWN and UP button to select one of the available modes:

• (sound mode ON) the shows are triggered by the internal microphone.

• _off (sound mode OFF) the shows are triggered by the speed selected with the shows.

The current speed blinks in the display
Use DOWN and UP button to select one of the 3 available speeds.

• Once the right mode is selected, press the ENTER button to confirm.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

Audio sensitivity

Depending on the situation you can adapt the audio input sensitivity, as a result the effect will always respond perfectly to the beat!

• Press the MENU button until SEnS is showing on the display.
• Press the ENTER button, the current value starts blinking in the display.
• Use DOWN and UP buttons to select the desired sensitivity value: 0 (minimum sensitivity) to 100 (maximum sensitivity)
• Once the right value blinks on the display, press the ENTER button to save it.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

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.

• Press the MENU button until bl nd 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.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

Led Display

Display on: display is always on.

Display off: display is off when not used.

• Press the MENU button until the display shows
• 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.
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

Display Inversion

Display normal: display is readable when the unit is mounted upright.

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

• Press the MENU button until IS is blinking on the display. (normal display)
• Use the ENTER button to change to the mode 351P (display inversion).
• Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

Self-Test

Press the MENU button until ESE is blinking on the display
- Press the ENTER button: the unit will run the built-in programmer for self-test.
- To go back to the functions press the MENU button.
- Press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

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 or press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

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 or press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to running mode.

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.

Remark: You can connect a CA-8 or RF-8R (RF-8SET) 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.

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

• Connect 2 to maximum 16 units together using good quality balanced microphone cables. The first unit of the chain will automatically switch to 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 or RF-8R (RF-8SET) 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.

Traditional DMX-installation for normal use:

Connect the DMX-controller to all DMX-projectors and effects (like LED CROSSFIRE) in one long chain. Don't forget to set the DMX-addresses on all units.

Special DMX-installation for use with the 1channel DMX MASTER/SLAVE function (1MSL):

Connect the DMX-controller to all DMX-projectors and effects in one long chain, except for the LED-CROSSFIRE effects. These will be connected via a small (optionally available) "Mini DMX-splitter". As a result the LED-CROSSFIRE effects can now work in master/slave mode while the master can still be controlled by the DMX-controller via 1 DMX-channel.

Don't forget to set the DMX-addresses on all units. On the LED CROSSFIRE effects only the master needs a DMX-address, the slaves will be controlled by the master.

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 LED CROSS FIRE:

1 CHANNEL MODE
4 CHANNEL MODE

1CH MODE(1Ch & 1MSL)		Ch1		Ch2		Ch3		Ch4
		Function		Chase		Speed		Strobe
250-255	Random	Sound Active	235-255	Chase 12	255	Fast	Fast
241-249	Chase 25
231-240	Chase 24	Asynchronous show	214-234	Chase 11	192-213	Chase 10
221-230	Chase 23
212-220	Chase 22
202-211	Chase 21
192-201	Chase 20
183-191	Chase 19
173-182	Chase 18
163-172	Chase 17
154-162	Chase 16
144-153	Chase 15
134-143	Chase 14
125-133	Chase 13
115-124	Chase 12
105-114	Chase 11
096-104	Chase 10
086-095	Chase 9
076-085	Chase 8
067-075	Chase 7
057-066	Chase 6
047-056	Chase 5
038-046	Chase 4
028-037	Chase 3
018-027	Chase 2
008-017	Chase 1
000-007	Blackout	Off	000-021	Chase 1	000	Slow	0-9	Off

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 009 and 250, you can use CH2 to select 12 different chases.

Use CH3 to change the speed of the selected chases.

Three DMX-modes are available: 1CH, 1MSL and 4CH mode:

1 channel mode:

Extremely user friendly mode: you only need 1 DMX channel to choose 1 of the 25 preprogrammed sound chases + random chases or you can use our Effect commander to switch the unit ON/OFF (no switch pack needed).

1MSL - 1 channel mode:

Basically this is the same function as normal 1ch DMX-mode but you have the big advantage that you can make the units work in master/slave mode to take full advantage of all the preprogrammed multi effect chases! To use this feature, the units should be connected to the main DMX-line via an optional Mini DMX-splitter.

4 channel mode:

Used to have maximum control of all functions:

• Channel 1: mode selection
• Channel 2: select chases.
• Channel 3: chase playback speed
• Channel 4: Strobe speed

OPERATE THE UNIT BY CA8 OR RF8SET

When used in standalone or master/slave mode we strongly advice you to use the CA-8 "Wired easy controller" or RF-8SET "Wireless easy controller".

• CA-8 wired remote: Connect the controller to the jack input of the first unit (master).

• RF-8SET wireless remote: the wireless remote has two parts:

• RF-8T: small RF-transmitter that can control up to 5 effects.

• RF-8R: small RF-receiver that should be connected to the DIN 5pin input of the LED CROSSFIRE. See the installation manual of the receiver for more information.

Now you can control all the connected units:

STANDBY BUTTON:

Press this button to start/stop blackout mode on all connected units.

MODE/FUNCTION BUTTONS:

With the MODE button you can select 4 different modes:

• The LED is off: with the FUNCTION button you can select the sound strobe function.
• The LED is on: with the FUNCTION button you can select different shows.
• The LED is blinking slow: With the FUNCTION button you can select the desired color pattern.
• The LED is blinking fast: With the FUNCTION button you can select one of the 3 available speeds for the selected shows.

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.

CA-8 CONTROLLER

RF-8 WIRELESS

• 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:

Power consumption:

Fuse:

Sound Control:

DMX connections:

DMX channels used:

Lamp:

Size:

Weight:

AC 100V-240V, 50/60Hz

40 Watt

250V T6,3A slow blow (20mm glass)

Internal microphone

3pin XLR male / female

1 or 4 channels

320 LEDs (R = 80 + G = 80 + B = 80 + W = 80)

457 × 433 × 286 mm

7 kg

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

Channel Mode (Mode canal)

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