GANTOM iq AND iqx USER GUIDE

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Using LED technlgy and special ptics, the Gantm iq and Gantm iqx can render bright and sharp images frm a variety f gb materials including film, metal, and glass.

1 GANTOM iq AND iqx USER GUIDE The Gantm iq is the wrld s smallest gb prjectr with zm and fcus fr prfessinal lighting applicatins. The Gantm iqx features the same amazing ptics f the Gantm iq but adds integrated DMX cntrl. Using LED technlgy and special ptics, the Gantm iq and Gantm iqx can render bright and sharp images frm a variety f gb materials including film, metal, and glass. This fixture pens up a vast new dimensin f creative lighting pssibilities by allwing images, patterns, and signage t be prjected in ways that were impssible with traditinal gb prjectrs. The integrated 3 channel DMX receiver f the Gantm iqx gives the user full range f cntrl ver brightness and varius dimming effects including candle flicker and strbe. The Gantm iqx is ideal fr theatrical lighting applicatins. Our user friendly DMX Prgrammer app, available fr Apple and Andrid devices, allws easy address DMX assignment and dimming cntrl. Features Smallest gb prjectr with zm and fcus n the market Zm adjustable with frnt sliding lens: degrees Fcus adjustable with rear sliding lens Supprts all standard gb materials including metal, glass and film 5 stage ptics render razr sharp images and patterns Lw vltage and cnsumes less than 3W iqx features 3 DMX channel cntrl: intensity, speed, and mde Available Mdels The Gantm iq and Gantm iqx is available in cl white and warm white. Prduct Name Gantm iq Gantm iq Gantm iqx Gantm iqx Cl White Warm White Cl White Warm White SKU GT31 GT32 GT41 GT42 Clr Temperature 6500K 2700K 6500K 2700K DMX Channels N/A N/A 3 3

2 ABOUT GANTOM iq AND iqx GOBOS The Gantm iq and Gantm iqx can prject any pattern that is cut int a 19mm (3/4 ) diameter disk. Traditinal gbs such as stainless steel r glass will wrk fr permanent installatins. Fr temprary events, inexpensive full clr gbs can be made frm 35mm film slides r printed nt transparency paper. Fr full clr film gbs visit: It is imprtant that yu knw htttp:// will print yur gb designs but cannt cut them int the crrect circular shape. Fr this we recmmend purchasing a 19mm (3/4 ) craft punch nline r at a craft stre. Please nte that film slides will fade ver time as the film is a phtsensitive material. Althugh this prcess renders sharp full clr images at a lw price, these slides are designed fr temprary use. Please cnsider stainless steel r glass fr permanent applicatins. Fr stainless steel r glass gbs visit: r Yu can als create yur wn gbs as lng as yur able t create well defined patterns nt a 3/4 (19mm) diameter disk that is less than 0.08 (2mm) thick. Yu can als use a high reslutin inkjet printer t create full clred patterns nt transparency paper. Hwever, due t the reslutin f typical printers and the amunt f magnificatin with ur ptics, the prjected pattern will nt be as sharp as a prfessinally made pattern. Use the fllwing sizing infrmatin t design the images fr yur wn custm gbs: Gb Size Max Image Size (Fr Patterns) Max Image Size (Fr Text) 19mm (0.75in) Ø 15mm (0.59in) Ø 10mm (0.39in) Ø

until yu can n lnger easily turn it by hand.

5. Adjust the zm/fcus by mving the lenses alng the lens

3 GOBO INSTALLATION 1. T install yur gb, first remve the lens assembly by unscrewing it cunterclckwise. 2. Next, remve the gb retainer ring by turning it cunter-clckwise 3. Insert the gb 4. Install the gb retainer ring by turning it clckwise until yu can n lnger easily turn it by hand. Then Re-attach the lens assembly by turning it clckwise until yu can n lnger easily turn it by hand. 5. Adjust the zm/fcus by mving the lenses alng the lens slider. When the lenses are clse tgether, the image will be wider. When the lenses are far apart, the image will be narrwer.

5mm TRS cables. Gantm makes the an XLR 5 Pin t 3.5mm TRS adapter (prduct number CB51) that is perfect fr cnnecting int an XLR based DMX envirnment.

4 DMX CHANNEL MAPPING POWER AND WIRING REQUIREMENTS The Gantm iq and Gantm iqx have a maximum fixture wattage f 2.8W and an perating vltage f 12V DC. Fr recmmended pwer supplies check Rather than using a typical XLR cable fr carrying the DMX signal, Gantm iqx fixtures use 3.5mm TRS cables. Gantm makes the an XLR 5 Pin t 3.5mm TRS adapter (prduct number CB51) that is perfect fr cnnecting int an XLR based DMX envirnment. Additinally, screw terminal adapters are included with every fixture t simplify custm wiring. Yu can screw bare wires directly int these adapters. BARE WIRE PINOUT + RED Pwer - BLUE D+ GREEN DMX signal D- YELLOW COM BLACK

ADDRESSING YOUR GANTOM iqx Due t its cmpact size, the Gantm iqx cannt use a physical DIP switch fr addressing. Instead, the Gantm iqx is prgrammed using the DMX Prgrammer App by Gantm.

5 ADDRESSING YOUR GANTOM iqx Due t its cmpact size, the Gantm iqx cannt use a physical DIP switch fr addressing. Instead, the Gantm iqx is prgrammed using the DMX Prgrammer App by Gantm. In additin t setting the DMX starting address fr the fixture, the app allws yu t save a default brightness fr the fixture if the applicatin des nt require any DMX cntrl. By default, the DMX starting address will be 1. The Gantm iqx will flash several times when it is pwered n t indicate its starting address. If the Gantm iqx is assigned t address 245 it will reprt its address by flashing 2 times, pausing briefly, then flashing 4 times, pausing briefly, then flashing 5 times. If it is assigned t DMX address 038, it will flash 3 times, pause briefly, then flash 8 times. Address reprting at startup can be tggled ff in the settings menu cvered later in this dcument. What yu need: An Andrid r ios device fr running the Gantm Prgrammer app. Please nte that a headphne prt is required t cnnect t the device t the fixture. The iphne7 des wrk with, but yu will need t use the headphne prt adapter that is included with the phne. A male-t-male 3.5mm audi 3.5mm cable. This is the same type f cable that yu wuld use t cnnect yur Andrid r ios device t headphnes r t an AUX prt. Pwer supply fr the fixture. All Gantm fixtures accept 12v DC pwer. We recmmend using ne f ur PwerPak Mini units if yu are just ging t pwer a single fixture. The free DMX Prgrammer app by Gantm. This can be fund by searching Gantm in itunes fr an Apple device r Ggle Play fr an Andrid device First, pen the DMX Prgrammer app by Gantm. The app will pen t the screen yu see here. Frm this screen, select the Gantm iqx. The app will then prvide yu instructins n hw t cnnect the light fixture t the tablet r smartphne. Please nte the rder in which the cables shuld be cnnected. First cnnect the headphne cable t the light fixture and t the tablet/smartphne. Als be sure that the vlume n yur device is set t maximum. Next, cnnect the pwer t the fixture. When prmpted by the app, tap the Next buttn and yu will be taken t the cntrl screen.

CONTROL SCREEN Address This bx shws the address that will be assigned t the fixture if yu hit the Assign Address buttn Assign Address Hitting this buttn will assign the selected address

Use this if yu need t cnfigure many fixtures t have the exact same settings. Please nte that this buttn DOES NOT save the current prfile r address t the fixture.

Setting the Speed slider abve 0% will start a strbe effect with variable speed if n effect has been selected.

6 CONTROL SCREEN Address This bx shws the address that will be assigned t the fixture if yu hit the Assign Address buttn Assign Address Hitting this buttn will assign the selected address t the fixture. The light fixture shuld blink in respnse t having a new address assigned. Save buttn this will allw yu t save a settings prfile int the app. Use this if yu need t cnfigure many fixtures t have the exact same settings. Please nte that this buttn DOES NOT save the current prfile r address t the fixture. Cntrl Sliders the cntrl sliders will allw yu t set the intensity (brightness) f the light as well as the speed f whichever pre-defined macr effect is selected. Setting the Speed slider abve 0% will start a strbe effect with variable speed if n effect has been selected. Stre as Default hitting this will save the current brightness and pre-defined macr effect t be the default state fr the light when it turns n. If the light des nt see DMX signal when it is pwered n, it will g t this state. Pre-Defined Macrs Selecting this buttn will bring up a set f pre-made special effects like strbe, pulse, and flicker.

7 OTHER OPTIONS SCREEN If yu hit the Other Optins buttn n the cntrl screen, the fllwing menu appears: Reset - selecting this will reset the fixture t its default factry settings. D this if yu are running int prgramming issues. Tggle Silent Btup By default, the fixture will flash t reprt its DMX address when it is pwered n. Hitting the Tggle Silent Btup setting will turn address reprting at startup n r ff. Lck/Unlck 9600 The Gantm iqx fixture can listen t either a standard DMX signal OR t the special cntrl signal that cmes frm the app. Lck 9600 will turn OFF the fixture s ability t listen t DMX and ONLY allw it t be cntrlled thrugh the app interface. Fr mst applicatins it is recmmended that yu keep UNLOCK 9600 selected. Prduct Supprt: We hpe that this guide has been effective fr learning hw t use yur Gantm iq r Gantm iqx light fixture. Hwever, if yu run int a wiring issue, a bug in the sftware, r just a light that desn t seem t want t cperate, we at Gantm are ready t help yu ut! Just send an t Supprt@GANTOM.cm and we will get back t yu as sn as pssible.

GANTOM iq AND iqx USER GUIDE

GANTOM iq AND iqx USER GUIDE The Gantm iq is the wrld s smallest gb prjectr with zm and fcus fr prfessinal lighting applicatins. The Gantm iqx features the same amazing ptics f the Gantm iq but adds integrated