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FUTURELIGHT ist eine eingetragene Marke der Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH, Deutschland.

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Table of contents

Introduction......................................................................................................................13

Safety instructions .........................................................................................................13

Operating determinations ..............................................................................................14

Description of the device ................................................................................................14

Features ........................................................................................................................14

Overview........................................................................................................................14

Setup.................................................................................................................................16

Sound-control ................................................................................................................16

DMX-512 connection with the projector.........................................................................16

Connection to the mains................................................................................................17

Operation..........................................................................................................................17

Cleaning and maintenance .............................................................................................18

Technical specifications .................................................................................................19

CAUTION!

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP!

Introduction

Thank you for having chosen a FUTURELIGHT EX-4 controller. If you follow the instructions given in this

manual, we can assure you that you will enjoy this device for many years.

Unpack your FUTURELIGHT EX-4.

Please make sure that there are no obvious transport damages. Should you notice any damages on the A/C

connection cable or on the casing, do not take the device into operation and immediately consult your local

dealer.

Safety instructions

CAUTION!

Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous

electric shock when touching the wires!

This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to

ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning

notes written in this user manual.

Important:

Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer

will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it

on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off

until it has reached room temperature.

This device falls under protection-class I. The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I

outlet.

Always plug in the power plug least. Make sure that the power-switch is set to OFF position before you

connect the device to the mains.

Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections

with the mains with particular caution!

Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.

Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the

power-cord from time to time.

Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the

power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.

Keep away children and amateurs!

Operating determinations

This device is a DMX-controller for controlling DMX-effects. This product is only allowed to be operated with

an alternating current of 230 V, 50 Hz and was designed for indoor use only.

Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat,

moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of

others!

Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not

qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!

Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.

If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer

damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-

circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.

Description of the device

Features

Programmable DMX-controller

For FUTURELIGHT CC-200, SC-240, SC-250, SC-330, SC-335, SC-370, SC-375 • For all DMX-projectors

with up to 6 control-channels • 4 different addresses can individually be controlled • Further devices can be

connected with the same address and will run synchronically • The number of devices connected with each

address is unlimited • 10 freely programmable chasers with up to 32 steps • Joystick for manual mirror

movement • Fixture selection via fixture keys • Program-Run for running all programs • Program-Run also

possible via random-function • Strobe-button for strobe-function • Three different program-speeds •

Segment-display and control-LEDs • Sound-control via ¼” mono jack-socket or built-in microphone •

Blackout • 24 control-channels • Optional installation-frame for 19"-rack mounting

Overview

Rear panel:

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1) Power plug

2) Power supply socket

3) Audio input socket

4) DMX output socket

Overview on the control elements

5) DMX VALUE UP/DOWN BUTTONS

For setting DMX value.

6) DMX VALUE- DISPLAY

Shows current DMX value.

7) MANUAL TRIG BUTTON

With the Manual Trig -key, you can jump from one step to another.

8) MUSIC TRIG BUTTON

If this LED shines the controller is in Audio-mode (operation with sound-control).

9) AUTO TRIG BUTTON

If the LED shines, the controller is in Auto-mode (normal operation without sound-control).

10) PROGRAM-DISPLAY

Shows program steps.

11) PROGRAM UP/DOWN BUTTONS

For selecting the program.

12) SLOW SPEED BUTTON

For adjusting the program to slow movement.

13) MEDIUM SPEED BUTTON

For adjusting the program to medium movement.

14) FAST SPEED BUTTON

For adjusting the program to fast movement.

15) JOYSTICK

With the joystick you can move the light beam manually.

16) FUNCTION BUTTONS

The buttons F3 and F4 have two functions: F3/F5 (Colour/gobo-rotation), F4/F6 (gobo/shutter)

17) STROBE BUTTON

By pressing the Strobe-key all fixtures are being strobed.

18) PROGRAM BUTTON

Button for programming.

19) STEP BUTTON

Button for modification of programs.

20) ENTER BUTTON

Confirming button for programming.

21) TIME BUTTON

Button for setting of minimum period of last program.step in SLOW, MEDIUM and FAST modes.

22) BLACKOUT BUTTON

The Blackout-function closes the light output of all connected projectors via the shutter.

Caution: The Blackout-key has to be pressed (LED is off), as soon as a program is called up. Otherwise

there will not be any light output.

23) RANDOM SPEED BUTTON

For adjusting the program to random movement.

24) FIXTURE SELECT BUTTONS

With the fixture select buttons you can choose the desired projector.

Setup

Sound-control

The sound-control either works via the ¼” mono jack-socket or the built-in microphone.

If the EX-4 is supposed to work via a soundsignal at the Audio In-socket, connect the ¼" jack socket with the

soundsignal of your headphones output or a second adjustable output (if existing) of your mixer, or with the

loud-speaker output of your amplifier.

Tip: Data +

Sleeve: Ground

Caution: Never connect the sound input with the DMX-output, as this will destroy the electric (DMX-driver).

DMX-512 connection with the projector

The wires must not come into contact with each other, otherwise

the fixtures will not work at all, or will not work properly.

Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with

the fixture or one fixture with another.

Occupation of the XLR-connection:

If you are using the recommended FUTURELIGHT-controllers, you can connect the DMX-output of the

controller directly with the DMX-input of the first fixture in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-

controllers with other DMX-outputs, you need to use adapter-cables.

Building a serial DMX-chain:

Connect the DMX-output of the EX-4 with the DMX-input of the nearest projector. Always connect one output

with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.

Caution: At the last fixture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ωresistor

between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last fixture.

Projector addressing

Please note that the EX-1 assigns the DMX-starting addresses every 6 steps. You have to address every

projector to the respective starting address. Otherwise, the channel assignment will not be correct. All

projectors with the same starting address work synchronically.

Projector Starting address Projector Starting address

Projector 1 1 Projector 3 13

Projector 2 7 Projector 4 19

Connection to the mains

Connect the fixture to the mains with the power-plug.

The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:

Cable Pin International

Brown Live L

Blue Neutral N

Yellow/Green Earth

The earth has to be connected!

Operation

Preperation

Press and hold the PROGRAM UP/DOWN-buttons and switch the Power switch on.

The PROGRAM-DISPLAY shows the current DMX channel and the DMX VALUE-DISPLAY shows setting

value for this channel, if STROBE-LED shines. You can assign the channel to the desired button by pressing

the PAN, TILT, COLOR or GOBO button. If you wish to assign the next 2 channels (gobo-rotation and

shutter) press and hold the Color or Gobo-button until the LED flashes. If the BLACKOUT-LED shines, the

channel will be subject to the BLACKOUT BUTTON in standard mode. You can choose the desired DMX

channel for modification with PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons.

If these settings shall be taken over by all projectors, press and hold the Step- and Time-button.

If you want delete dedicated the times of the program steps and set the programs no. 11-30 to minimum

length (1 step), press and hold the PROGRAM button and then press the ENTER button. Hold both buttons

until the reset has run (approximately 3 s).

Set up mode is finished by pressing the ENTER button. Setting all LED diodes in this moment is written in

EEPROM and will be used as an initial state of the controller. Before finishing the adjusting mode, set up the

trigger mode (AUTO, MUSIC, TRIG) and the speed mode (SLOW, MEDIUM, FAST) for every fixture.

Calling up a program

Select the desired program between 1- 10, CH, rn via the PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons.The program runs

1.5 s after showing on the PROGRAM-DISPLAY. These programs are written for SC-240, SC-335, SC-375

and SC-250 and can be modified at any time.

The selection „CH“ means that the programs 1-10 will be run through (chain).

The selection „rn“ means that the programs 1-10 will be run randomly selected.

Programs from 1 to 30 - freely-programmable chasers.

Programs from 1 to 10 - pre-programed (but you can modify them).

Note: Only programs 1-10 are used for the options "CH" and "rn"

Adjusting the program-speed

The programs run through the selected program step by step with the programmed speed. You can adjust

the program-speed via the SLOW SPEED button, MEDIUM SPEED button or FAST SPEED button.

Jump from one step to another

Via the MANUAL TRIG button, you have the possibility to jump from one step to another.

If a program is run and the MANUAL TRIG button is pressed, the projector jumps to the next step after

finishing the current step. The MANUAL TRIG-LED shines and the program is stopped.

If you wish to start the program once more, press the AUTO TRIG button or the MUSIC TRIG button.

Activating the sound-control

If the sound-control is activated, the program moves in the bass-tact of the music.

Press the MUSIC TRIG button (LED shines) and the sound-control is activated.

Strobe-function

Via the Strobe-key, you can strobe all fixtures at the same time (You can strobe PAN or TILT position too).

Manual control of fixtures

If LED-diode of some FIXTURE button shines, the fixture responds to a joystick movement. You can also

change the desired value by pressing the FUNCTION button and the UP/DOWN buttons on DMX VALUE-

DISPLAY. The function which was changed does not respond to the running program (function is excluded).

To return the fixture to the program press the respective FIXTURE button and shortly the PROGRAM button.

The FIXTURE-LED will switch off and fixture is returned to the program and at the same time the LED diodes

of FIXTURES , which are chosen from the program, will shine.

To return all fixtures to the program, press shortly twice the PROGRAM button.

Programming

Choose one of the freely programmable chasers between 1 and 30 with the PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons.

Press and hold the PROGRAM button until its LED flashing. The PROGRAM-DISPLAY shows the number of

the programmed steps and the STEP-LED shines. Now you can set the values of the DMX channels for the

current step.

Press the TIME button and set the time on the PROGRAM-DISPLAY. The Time-value can be between 0 and

5 sec. This value is the minimum period of last the program step in SLOW and MEDIUM mode (waiting on

the termination of PAN and TILT movement).The value TIME will be immediately be carried out in the FAST

mode (without waiting on the termination of PAN and TILT movement).

Creation of program

By pressing the ENTER button, the current step is written into memory and simultaneously it is replicated

into the next step. The STEP-LED shines and the new step is shown. You can repeat this procedure as

requested. The maximum number of programmable steps per program is 32.

Modification of program

In order to enter the programming-mode, press and hold the Program and Enter-button until the Program-

LED is shining. Now you can modify the program.

By pressing the STEP-button, the change is written into memory and the PROGRAM-DISPLAY shows the

number of the current step. You can change either step. For example, if you want to shorten the program, set

the desired step as last by pressing the STEP button repeatedly. The little dot shines behind the number of

step. If you press the STEP button again, the little dot will be switched Off. By this procedure you can change

all steps.

Completion of programming

Press and hold the ENTER button and let the Program-button loose so that the PROGRAM-LED stops

flashing.The current step is written into memory and the programming mode is finished.

Cleaning and maintenance

Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation!

DANGER TO LIFE!

We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use

alcohol or solvents!

There are no servicable parts inside the device. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried

out by authorized dealers.

Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts.

If the power supply cable of this device will be damaged, it has to be replaced by authorized dealers only in

order to avoid hazards.

Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.

Technical specifications

Power supply: 230 V AC, 50 Hz ~

Power consumption: 5 W

Number of control-channels: 24

Sound-control: either via ¼” Jack or built-in microphone

Sound-input: ¼” mono Jack

Audio-sensitivity: 0.3 - 1 V

DMX 512-output: 3-pin XLR-connector

Free chasers: 10

Dimensions (LxWxH): 340 x 120 x 93 mm

Weight: 2 kg

may be reproduced or changed without written permission from the publisher.

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