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OPERATION MANUAL
JB SYSTEMS
®
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PHAETON
DESCRIPTION:
1. Internal microphone
2. Microphone sensitivity
3. ¼” Jack input for the optional CA-8 hand
controller
4. DMX input
5. DMX output
6. Cooling fan
7. Mains
input
with
IEC
socket
and
integrated fuse holder, connect the
supplied mains cable here.
8. Hanging bracket with 2 knobs on both
sides to fasten the unit and a mounting
hole to fix a mounting hook.
9. DIP switches, used to set the DMX-
starting address of the unit.
10. 60 optical lenses on the front part of the
unit.
11. Lamp compartment
LAMP (RE)PLACEMENT
In case of replacement of the lamp or maintenance, do not open the fixture within 15
minutes until the unit cools down after switching off. Always unplug the unit before
servicing! Always use the same type of spare parts (bulbs, fuses, etc.) When replacing
parts, please only genuine spare parts.
Switch off the unit and unplug the mains cable.
Wait for about 15 minutes until the unit has been cooled down.
Use a screwdriver to unscrew the 2 screws that close the lamp
compartment of the fixture (see “A” on the picture).
On the inside you will see the lamp socket. Tear the lamp socket
gently out of the lamp compartment.
Unplug the old lamp. Hold the lamp socket while unplugging the
lamp instead of pulling the cable!
Hold the lamp socket while pressing the new lamp gently in the
socket.
Attention!
This unit uses a special circular lamp! Check the label
on the backside of the device or see the technical specifications in
this manual to know which lamp should be used. Never install
lamps with a higher wattage! Lamps with higher wattage generate
temperatures the device was not designed for. If the device uses a
lamp transformer, it will burn due to current overload.
Don’t touch the bulb with bare hands! This drastically shortens the lifespan of the lamp. If you touched the
lamp, clean it with a cloth and a little denatured alcohol. Wipe the lamp off before installing.
Put the new lamp back inside the unit. Be sure that the wires don’t touch the lamp.
Close the lamp compartment with the 2 screws.
Done!
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.
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OPERATION MANUAL
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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 10times 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once connected to the mains the device starts running.
Regular breaks during operation are essential to maximize the life of this device as it is not designed for
continual use.
Do not switch the unit on and off in short time intervals as this reduces the lamp life.
The units’ surface temperature may reach up to 85°C. Don’t touch the housing with bare-hands during its
operation.
Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
Important:
Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons
suffering from epilepsy.
1. Standalone 1unit:
Just connect the unit to the mains and put on some music. The unit will start working automatically to the
rhythm of the music.
2. Two or more units in master/slave setup:
Connect 2 or more units together using good quality balanced XLR microphone cables. The unit that has no
cable connected to its input will react as master, the others are the slave units.
Important: On the master unit the DMX address MUST be set to 001.
(first DIP switch =
ON, all other are OFF)
The slave units can have any DMX address value but NOT 001!
You can inverse the behavior of one or more slave units by changing the position of DIP-switch
n°10 on these slaves. Just try it and see if the effect becomes better. Changing DIP-switch n°10
on the master has no effect.
3. Connect the optional CA-8 controller for more control:
The CA-8 controller can only be used in standalone or master/slave mode. Connect the
controller to the jack input of the first unit (master). Now you can control all the connected units:
Stand by
Blackout the unit
Function
1. Strobe in sync
2. Strobe in 2-light show
1.Slow/middle/fast speed clockwise rotation
2.Slow/middle/fast speed counterclockwise
rotation
Mode
Sound (LED OFF)
Slow ~ no sound (LED ON)
4. Controlled by universal DMX-controller:
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.
To prevent strange behavior of the light effects, due to interferences, you must use a
90
Ω
to 120
Ω
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.
