Before Use; Safety Instructions - JB Systems Light ASTRO White Manual De Instrucciones

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Thank you for buying this JB Systems product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own
safety, please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.
FEATURES
This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and
national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been
deposited by the manufacturer.
 This device has been designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.
 Powerful, DMX-controlled LED moonflower.
 Based on a very powerful white 3 watt LED:
 Extremely powerful white beams (Astro White) or colorful beams (Astro Color),
 Light output comparable to discharge lamps
 No lamp replacements!
 Extremely long lifespan!
 Virtually no heat production
 Very low power consumption
 Lightweight (no lamp transformers needed)
 0-100% dimming and ultra fast strobe function
 Excellent built-in programs for wonderful, light shows:
 DMX-control: 2 channels
 Standalone: sound activated with internal microphone
 Master/slave: wonderful synchronized shows
 Optional CA-8 remote controller available
 Equipped with big optical lens for maximum light output

BEFORE USE

 Before you start using this unit, please check if there's no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealer first.
 Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
 Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
Check the contents:
Check that the carton contains the following items:
 Operating instructions
 Astro White or Astro Color
 Hanging bracket with knobs

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
use or the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
this appliance.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
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 To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
 To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.
 This unit is for indoor use only.
 Don't place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign
object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
 Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture
must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.
 Don't cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
 Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
 Keep the unit away from children.
 Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
 Maximum save ambient temperature is 40°C. Don't use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
 Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging
and servicing.
 Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before you start servicing.
 The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for
electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
 Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.
 The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord
is squashed or damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
 Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
 This fixture must be earthed to in order comply with safety regulations.
 Don't connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
 Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
 In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover.
 Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same
type and electrical specifications!
 In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
 The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
 Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
 Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don't use the effect in the presence of persons suffering
from epilepsy.
DESCRIPTION:
1. Fuse holder
2. ¼" jack to connect the optional CA-8 controller.
3. DMX input: 3pin male XLR-connector used to
connect universal DMX-cables. This input
receives instructions from a DMX-controller or
from another Astro in master/slave mode.
4. DMX output: 3pin female XLR-connector used to
connect the Astro White/Color with the next unit
in the DMX chain or with another Astro
white/color when used in master/slave mode.
5. Internal microphone
6. Earth connection
7. Mains cable
8. Hanging bracket with 1 knob to fasten the unit
and a mounting hole to fix a mounting hook.
9. DIP switches, to set the DMX-starting address.
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