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INDEX: 1-SYMBOLS ........................4 2-GENERAL WARNING ....................5 3-GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS ..............5 4-TECHNICAL FEATURES ..................5 5-ACCESSORIES ......................7 6-IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..............8 6.1 Fire prevention...................... 8 6.2 Prevention of electric shock .................. 8 6.3 Safety ........................8 6.4 Level of protection against the penetration of solid and liquid objects ....
1- SYMBOLS Graphic symbols used on this manual: THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A HOT SURFACE THIS SYMBOL INDICATES ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK THIS SYMBOL INDICATES GENERAL RISK THIS SYMBOL MEANS “SUITABLE FOR INDOOR USE ONLY” THIS SYMBOL MEANS “SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON NORMALLY FLAMMABLE SURFACES”...
KATANA is the most advanced LED light ever designed for the entertainment market. KATANA introduces a brand new type of light beam: the dynamic ‘blade’ projection. Thanks to a custom 3.5° - 30° linear zoom, KATANA is capable to project an extra- bright blade of light that cuts through any show.
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24 DMX channels (default), 64 DMX channels or 16 DMX channels Power supply * Electronic full-range 100-240Vac 50-60 Hz * Power consumption: 300W Max Connectors * DMX: XLR 5 pins In / Out panel connectors * Power supply: PowerCon TRUE1 In / Out panel connectors Operating ambient temperature -10°...
Dimensions Packaging Dimensions (LxWxH) 1160 x 250 x 365 mm Weight: 24 Kg 5- ACCESSORIES As standard • 1 x PowerCon TRUE1 female cable connector (cod. 0520P066) • 1 x PowerCon TRUE1 male cable connector (cod. 0520P067) • 1 x XLR 5 pins female cable connector (cod. 0508B147) •...
-High voltage is present inside the unit. Unplug the unit prior to performing any function which involves touching the inside of the LED bar. -The level of technology inherent in the KATANA requires the assistance of specialised personnel for all servicing.
8.1- Safety cable A safety cable must be securely fixed to the KATANA and to the suspension truss in order to avoid the fixture accidentally falling should the main fixing point fail.
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1) PRODUCT CEILING MOUNTED WITHOUT BRACKETS FOR GROUND INSTALLATION ON BOARD 2) PRODUCT CEILING MOUNTED WITH BRACKETS FOR GROUND INSTALLATION ON BOARD...
8.2 Protection against liquids The projector contains electric and electronic components which should under no circumstances come into contact with oil, water or any other liquid. The proper unit functioning would be compromised should this occur. 8.3- Movement Tilt ±95°. Do not place any obstructions in the path of the LED bar's movement.
100-240Vac 50-60 Hz (16A Max) Max 10 KATANA units @ 230Vac Max 5 KATANA units @ 120Vac (PowerCon TRUE1 female panel connector) FUSE T 5A 250V 9.1- Protection The use of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker is recommended for each KATANA.
10- DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION KATANA operates using the digital DMX 512 (1990) signal. Connection between the mixer and the LED bar or between LED bars must be carried out using a two pair screened ø 0.5 mm cable and a XLR 5 pins connector.
Updating the software version. Please follow the procedure below to perform the update: 1. Install the DTS RED BOX USB-DMX driver on the PC you will use to update the unit software. 2. Connect the DTS RED BOX interface to the PC by using a USB cable.
Changing the DTS setting can vary the functions of the unit so that it does not respond to the DMX 512 used to control it. Carefully follow the instructions below before carrying out any variations or selections.
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ENTER Up-Down ENTER Up-Down MENU ENTER Up-Down LED SET ENTER Up-Down ENTER Up-Down RGBW MIN / MAX VALUES This menu allows to select the Minimum / Maximum levels for ENTER Up-Down Red, Green, Blue and White. ENTER Up-Down SMOOTH LEVEL ENTER This menu allows to select the reaction Up-Down...
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MENU Up-Down ENTER ENTER Up-Down ENTER Up-Down ENTER AUTOMATIC MODE (Not yet implemented) Automatic demo game without DMX controller STEP 01/16 Chase with 16 steps previously created in REC MODE. Speed time, Wait time, Dimmer, Tilt and Zoom values selectable by user.
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MENU Up-Down ENTER ENTER Up-Down Up-Down SLAVE MODE SETTING (Not yet implemented) This menu allows to set KATANA as slave unit. MENU Up-Down ENTER Up-Down ENTER ENTER Up-Down EMERGENCY Emergency operating mode. By setting Emergency mode, it will be possible to select one of the...
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MENU Up-Down ENTER Up-Down ENTER Up-Down ENTER SYSTEM ENTER TILT INVERSION This menu allows to set the Tilt ENTER Up-Down ENTER Up-Down movement. Normal or Reversed. Default = Normal. ENTER Up-Down ENTER Up-Down TILT SPEED ENTER Tilt Speed control (1-5) Up-Down ENTER Up-Down...
Fuse replacement Locate the fuse, which protect the electronics, in the base of the KATANA. Using a multimeter, test the condition of the fuse, replacing it with one of equivalent type (T 5A 250V) if necessary. Attention: Disconnect mains power prior to removing the...
16- DMX PROTOCOL “EXTENDED” mode: 64 DMX channels (Channels and channel functions highlighted in red color are not yet implemented) RED DIMMER WHITE 11 GREEN DIMMER RED 12 BLUE DIMMER GREEN 12 WHITE DIMMER BLUE 12 SHUTTER WHITE 12 DIMMER DIMMER FINE LINEAR CTO MACRO FIXED COLOR...
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Name DMX levels RED DIMMER 0..255 RED Master dimmer GREEN DIMMER 0..255 GREEN Master dimmer BLUE 0..255 BLUE Master dimmer DIMMER WHITE DIMMER 0..255 WHITE Master dimmer SHUTTER 0..9 Black-out 10..19 Open 20..29 Black-out 30..119 Strobe (from 3,27 s to 30 ms) 120..149 Pulse up (from 42,6 s to 120 ms) 150..179...
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FUNCTIONS 0..14 No function Activated by channel 15..64 SMOOTH OFF-1-2-4...20 SERVICE at range 245..255 and staying on desired option for 5 seconds 65..74 GAMMA CORRECTION 2.0 75..84 GAMMA CORRECTION LINEAR 85..134 OUTPUT FREQ FROM 610Hz TO 20KHz 135..144 BOOST ON 145..154 BOOST OFF 155..164...
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16- DMX PROTOCOL “STANDARD” mode: 16 DMX channels (Channels and channel functions highlighted in red color are not yet implemented) RED DIMMER GREEN DIMMER BLUE DIMMER WHITE DIMMER SHUTTER DIMMER DIMMER FINE LINEAR CTO MACRO FIXED COLOR TILT TILT FINE MOTORS SPEED SERVICE FUNCTIONS...
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SERVICE 0..10 No function 11..244 reserved 245..255 Activating "FUNCTIONS" channel FUNCTIONS 0..14 No function Activated by channel 15..64 SMOOTH OFF-1-2-4...20 SERVICE at range 245..255 and staying on desired option for 5 seconds 65..74 GAMMA CORRECTION 2.0 75..84 GAMMA CORRECTION LINEAR 85..134 OUTPUT FREQ FROM 610Hz TO 20KHz 135..144...
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16- DMX PROTOCOL “CHASE” mode: 24 DMX channels (default) (Channels and channel functions highlighted in red color are not yet implemented) RED DIMMER GREEN DIMMER BLUE DIMMER WHITE DIMMER SHUTTER DIMMER DIMMER FINE LINEAR CTO MACRO FIXED COLOR TILT TILT FINE MOTORS SPEED SERVICE FUNCTIONS...
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TILT TILT MSB TILT FINE TILT LSB MOTORS SPEED 0..127 From maximum to minimum speed 128..247 Maximum speed 248..255 Medium speed 0..10 Standard 11..25 Maximum speed 26..127 From maximum to minimum speed 128..247 Variable reaction to DMX signal (fast to slow) 248..255 Slow reaction time to DMX signal SERVICE...
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MADE IN ITALY ISO 9001:2008 DTS quality system is certified to the ISO 9001:2008 standard DTS products are designed and manufactured at the DTS plants in Italy *0517I280* 0517I280 D.T.S. Illuminazione s.r.l. – Via Fagnano Selve 10-12-14 47843 Misano Adriatico (RN) Italia Tel.: +39 0541 611131.
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