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. Your shipment includes: Showtec Phantom 65 Pro power cable (1,5 m) ...
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• If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue the use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
Phantom 65 Operating Determinations • This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. • The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be bigger than 1 meter.
Phantom 65 Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always check if the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER PHASE BLUE BLACK SILVER NEUTRAL YELLOW/GREEN...
Phantom 65 Description of the device Features The Phantom 65 is a moving head with high output and great effects. • Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz • Power consumption: 125W • Light source: 1 x 65W White LED • Light output: 1870 Lux @ 5 m •...
Phantom 65 Backside Fig. 02 03) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN 04) 3-pin DMX signal connector OUT 05) Built-in microphone 06) Fuse F3AL/250V 07) Ground/earth connection 08) 100-240V Pro power connector IN 09) 100-240V Pro power connector OUT Installation Remove all packing materials from the Phantom 65. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables.
Phantom 65 Control Modes There are 5 modes: • Stand-alone (Auto) • Manual • Sound-controlled • Master/Slave • DMX-512 (8CH, 13CH) One Phantom (Auto, Manual) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket.
Phantom 65 Multiple Phantoms (DMX Control) 01) Fasten the effect light to a firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 02) Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 03) Use a 3-pin XLR cable to connect the Phantoms and other devices. 04) Link the units as shown in fig.
Phantom 65 Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows of 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.
Phantom 65 The Phantom 65 can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand- alone mode. Control Panel A) LCD display UP button C) ENTER button D) DOWN button MENU button Fig. 05 Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller.
Phantom 65 Main Menu Options DMX Addressing DMX mode / Master-Slave / Auto / Sound-controlled / Manual Pan and Tilt Reverse / Screen Reverse / Pan and Tilt Angle / Sound Sensitivity / Reset / Factory Reset System Information Upon start-up, the device will show its currently active mode, as well as the information concerning Pan and Tilt.
Phantom 65 Built-in Programs Mode You can run the auto programs when using the Phantom. 01) While in the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 5 modes: 1.
Phantom 65 5. Manual Mode 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows MANUAL. 02) Press the ENTER button to activate the Manual mode. 03) The display will show: 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the following options: ...
Phantom 65 Advanced Settings 01) While in the main menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons until the display shows 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. 03) The display will show: 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the following options: ...
Phantom 65 DMX Channels 8 Channels Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 –...
Phantom 65 13 Channels Channel 1 – Horizontal movement (Pan) Move the slider up, in order to move head horizontally (PAN). Gradual head adjustment from one end of the slider to the other (0-255, 128-center). The head can be turned by 540° and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 –...
Phantom 65 152-167 Sound-controlled Program 2 168-183 Sound-controlled Program 3 184-199 Sound-controlled Program 4 200-215 Sound-controlled Program 5 216-231 Sound-controlled Program 6 232-247 Sound-controlled Program 7 248-255 Sound-controlled Program 8 Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety-related and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every year in the course of an acceptance test.
Phantom 65 Replacing a Gobo From the Rotating Gobo Wheel 01) Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF. 02) Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size. For the right size, see below. Gobo Size Metal Gobo Size Glass Fig.
Phantom 65 Glass Gobo Orientation Coated glass gobos are inserted with the coating against the rim of the holder (away from the spring). Textured gobos are inserted with the smooth side against the spring. This provides the best results when combining rotating gobos.
Suspect three potential problem areas as: the power supply, the LEDs, the fuse. 01) Power supply. Check if the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 02) The LEDs. Return the Phantom to your Showtec dealer. 03) The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 21 for replacing the fuse.
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Phantom 65 Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy One or more No power to the fixture. Check if power is switched on and fixtures do not cables are plugged in. function at all Primary fuse blown. Replace fuse. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected.
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