Table of contents
Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Operating Determinations ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Rigging ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Connection with the mains ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Return Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Claims ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Description of the device ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Frontside ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Backside ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Set Up and Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Control Modes ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
One Helios (Auto show, Dimmer mode and Sound-controlled) .................................................................... 9
Multiple Helioses (Master/Slave control) ............................................................................................................ 9
Multiple Helioses (DMX Control) ......................................................................................................................... 10
Fixture Linking ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Data Cabling ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Control Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
DMX Addressing ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Menu Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Main Menu Options ................................................................................................................................................ 14
1. Auto.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2. Master/Slave Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3. DMX-512 Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 14
4. Sound-controlled mode ................................................................................................................................. 15
5. Dimmer mode .................................................................................................................................................. 15
6. Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1. Dimming Curves ............................................................................................................................................ 15
6.2. Dimmer speed ............................................................................................................................................... 15
6.3. LCD Backlight ................................................................................................................................................ 15
6.4. Factory Reset ................................................................................................................................................. 16
6.5. DMX Fail .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.6. Synchronous DMX ......................................................................................................................................... 16
7. Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
DMX Channels ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
1 channel .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
3 channels ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
No Light ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
No Response to DMX .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Notes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21