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- Page 1 Indigo 4500 LED ORDERCODE 41382...
- Page 2 Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Indigo 4500 LED brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Showtec Showtec Indigo 4500 LED Product Guide ™ Warning.................…...……………..…………………………..…………….……………. Safety-instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Operating Determinations.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Rigging.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Return Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………………........Claims……………………………………………………………………………................Description................…...………………………………………….……………………….. Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….…………………….……. Backside…………………………………………………...…...….……………….…………………...…………………….……….. Installation................…...…………………………………………………………..……..… Set Up and Operation..............……..…………………………………………………………... Control Modes…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..……………. One Indigo (Built-in Programs)…..………………………………………….……………….…………..…..………………. One Indigo (Sound Control)………………………………………………………..…………………….……..…………… Multiple Indigo‟s (Master/Slave control).……………………………………………….……………..…………………... -
Page 4: Warning
Your shipment includes: • Showtec Indigo 4500 LED with Volex IEC powercable 1,75m • 2 brackets for truss mounting • Safety cable •... - Page 5 If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
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Page 6: Operating Determinations
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 more than 1 meter. •... -
Page 7: Return Procedure
Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN... -
Page 8: Description
Description of the device Features The Showtec Indigo 4500 LED is a moving-head with high output and great effects. • DMX Channels: 11 or 14 • DMX-control via standard DMX-controller • Music Control • Automatic Pan/Tilt correction • Rotating Gobowheel with 7 rotating interchangeable gobos (2 glass, 5 metal) and open •... -
Page 9: Backside
Backside Fig. 2 DMX signal connector (OUT) 3-pin DMX signal connector (IN) 3-pin IEC power connector + Fuse 3,15A 250V On/Off Installation Remove all packing materials from the Indigo 4500 LED. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. -
Page 10: Multiple Indigo"S (Master/Slave Control)
Multiple Indigo’s (Master/Slave control) 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Indigo. The pins: Earth Signal - Signal + 3. -
Page 11: Fixture Linking
4. Link the units as shown in (figure 4), Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to the second unit's "in" socket. Repeat this process to link the second, third, and fourth units. 5. Supply electric power: Plug electric mains power cords into each unit's IEC socket, then plug the other end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets, starting with the first unit. -
Page 12: Control Panel
The Indigo 4500 LED can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in stand- alone mode. Control Panel Fig. 5 A. LCD Display D. Down Button B. MENU button E. Up Button C. ENTER Button Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. -
Page 13: Menu Overview
Menu Overview You first have to create a step and press enter. Then Time and Use will appear... -
Page 14: Main Menu Options
Main Menu Options 1. Intro DMX Addressing With this menu you can set the DMX address. 1) Press Menu, until the display shows: Intro 2) Press Enter and use the Up/Down buttons to go to the Address menu. 3) Press enter to open this menu. You can choose 512 different DMX addresses. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the required address from 000 - 512. -
Page 15: Built-In Programs Mode
Built-in Programs Mode With this menu you can select 5 different Programs when using the Indigo. 1) Press Menu, until the display shows: Intro 2) Press Enter and use the Up/Down buttons to go to the Run menu. 3) Press enter to open this menu. Scroll through the menu until the display shows Auto_1, Auto_2, Sound_1, Sound_2 or Custom. -
Page 16: Channels Advanced/Basic Mode
Channels Advanced/Basic Mode 1) Press Menu, until the display shows: Intro 2) Press Enter and use the Up/Down buttons to go to the Channels menu. 3) Press enter to open this menu. You can choose Basic (11CH) or Advanced (14CH) mode. Use the Up / Down buttons to select one. -
Page 17: Range
3. Range 1) Press Menu, until the display shows: Range 2) Press Enter and use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through: P/Start, P/Finish, T/Start, T/Finish, Use. 3) Press enter to open this menu. Use the Up / Down buttons to set the desired value. 4) Once you have set the desired mode, press the enter button to store your setting. -
Page 18: Edit
5. Edit You first have to create a Step and press enter. Then Time and Use Menu will appear 1) Press Menu, until the display shows: Edit 2) Press Enter and use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the options: Step, Pan, Tilt, XYSpeed, Color, Gobo1, Gobo2, Gobo2 Rot, Prism, Focus, Dimmer, Strobe, Time, Use. -
Page 19: Dmx Channels
DMX Protocol 14 Channels (Advanced ) Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push 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 - Pan fine 16 bit Channel 3 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT). - Page 20 Channel 8 – Rotating Gobo-wheel + Gobo Shake Open / White 10-19 Metal Gobo 1 20-29 Metal Gobo 2 30-39 Metal Gobo 3 40-49 Metal Gobo 4 50-59 Metal Gobo 5 60-69 Glass Gobo 6 70-79 Glass Gobo 7 80-99 Gobo Shake 7 from slow to fast 100-119 Gobo Shake 6 from slow to fast...
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Page 21: Channels (Basic)
DMX Protocol 11 Channels (Basic) Channel 1 - Horizontal movement (Pan) Push 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 530° and stopped at any position you wish. Channel 2 - Vertical movement (Tilt) Push the slider, up in order to move head vertically (TILT). - Page 22 60-69 Glass Gobo 6 70-79 Glass Gobo 7 80-99 Gobo Shake 7 from slow to fast 100-119 Gobo Shake 6 from slow to fast 120-139 Gobo Shake 5 from slow to fast 140-159 Gobo Shake 4 from slow to fast 160-179 Gobo Shake 3 from slow to fast 180-199...
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Page 23: Channel Settings
Channel settings Beam Angle Fig. 6... -
Page 24: Maintenance
3. Mechanically moving parts like axles, eyes and others may not show any traces of wearing. 4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damages or material fatigue. The Showtec Indigo 4500 LED requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture‟s light-output will be significantly reduced. -
Page 25: Replacing A Gobo From The Rotating Gobowheel
Replacing a Gobo from the rotating Gobowheel 1. Disconnect mains power supply and set the switch to OFF. 2. Make sure that the gobo you want to insert has the same size. For the right size, see below. Gobo Size Fig. -
Page 26: Gobo Orientation
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. When an object is held up to the coated side When an object is held up to the uncoated there is no space between the object and its... -
Page 27: Colorwheel, Static Gobowheel And Rotating Gobowheel
Response: Suspect three potential problem areas: the power supply, the lamp, the fuse. 1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 2. The LEDs. Return the Indigo 4500 LED to your Showtec dealer. 3. The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 22 for replacing the fuse. -
Page 28: No Response To Dmx
No Response to DMX Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 1. Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. Try your DMX control again. 2. -
Page 29: Product Specifications
Product Specification Model: Showtec Indigo 4500 LED Voltage: 240V-50Hz (CE) Power Consumption: 150W @ full output Fuse: T3,15A / 250V Dimensions: 295x290x485mm (LxWxH) Weight: 13,2 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
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