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Contents Dimensions ........................2 Safety information ......................7 Overview ........................9 Unpacking ........................10 Installation / Rigging ....................11 Connecting AC power ....................13 Control panel operations ..................... 14 Using the control panel ............................14 DMX start address ..............................14 Control panel menus ....................15 Gobo replacement .......................
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DMX protocols ......................25 Effects...........................42 Two independent rotating gobo wheels........................42 Effect wheels ................................42 High-precision pan and tilt............................42 Ultra high-speed strobe effect ..........................42 Focus, zoom and iris ............................... 43 Prism ..................................43 Frost ..................................43 Specifications .......................44 Physical ................................... 44 Construction ................................
WARNING! Read the safety precautions in this section before unpacking, installing, powering or operating this product. The G-SPOT is intended for professional use only. It is not suitable for household use. Impropre a l’usage domestique. Review the following safety precautions carefully before installing or operating the device.
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WARNING! Take measures to prevent burns and fire. • Install in a location that prevents accidental contact with the device. • Install fixture at least 0.3 m (11 in.) away from any flammable materials. • Do not cover fans, and keep them clean. •...
Overview The SGM G-Spot model is a maintenance free, multi-environmental product with an IP-rating of 65. The fixture has a powerful LED light source, and a virtually unlimited color palette, two independent rotating gobo wheels and can easily be controlled by wired and wireless DMX.
Unpacking Unpack the device and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged in transport. The G-Spot is supplied with: • User manual • 1 Neutrik TRUE1 power input connector, 2 mtr (78 in.) • 2 omega clamps with 1/4-turn fasteners The fixture is designed for use in wet locations and is IP65-rated.
Installation / Rigging WARNING! Always secure elevated devices with a safety cable The G-Spot may be installed in any orientation. Always use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Lock each clamp with both quarter-turn fasteners. The fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.
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Start the rigging process by blocking the work area below, and make sure the work is performed from a stable platform. Check that the rigging clamps are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Check that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight fo all installed fixtures, clamps, cables etc.
Connecting AC power The G-Spot can operate on any 100-240V, 50/60 Hz mains power supply Connect the device to power using a cable with a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector (supplied with the fixture). Connect both DMX in and DMX out cables in order to maintain the fixtures IP65.
Control panel operations You can configure individual fixture settings, read out data and view error messages in the fixtures graphic display. When the device is powered on, it boots and resets, then displays the DMX start address and any status messages. Using the control panel •...
Replacing rotating gobos To replace one or more gobos: TORX • Disconnect the fixture from power and allow to cool. • Position the head and apply the tilt lock. Remove rear head cover. • Identify gobo wheel covers 1 and 2, see figure below. •...
How to replace a gobo in a gobo holder. • Place gobo with silver side towards the light source. • Align index mark on the gobo with gobo holder and gobo wheel. • Insert the gobo holder as shown below. If necessary, continue replacing gobos one by one as described above.
Maintenance When cleaning the fixture, do not use any product that contains abrasives or solvents that can damage plastic or painted surfaces. Use a clean cloth with water and a standard household cleaner. To maintain adequate cooling, fans must be cleaned periodically.
DMX protocols Basic mode (24 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Closed Open Strobe Slow -> Fast Shutter Pulse - Open Slow -> Fast Snap Pulse - Close Slow -> Fast Strobe - Random Slow -> Fast Open Intensity No light ->...
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Basic mode (24 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Blue No BLUE -> Maximum color Fade No CTC Fade 3200° K -> 10000° K 65535 0° - 540° 32767 Fade Tilt 65535 0° - 240° 32767 Fade Gobo...
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Basic mode (24 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Gobo 1 - 4 Position Gobo 1 - 5 Position Gobo Wheel 1 Gobo Wheel Continuous Fast -> Slow (Closest to rotation CW lamp) No rotation Gobo Wheel Continuous Slow ->...
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Basic mode (24 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Open Gobo 2 - 1 Position Gobo 2 - 2 Position Gobo 2 - 3 Position Gobo 2 - 4 Position Gobo Gobo 2 - 5 Position Wheel 2 Snap (Closest to...
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Basic mode (24 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value 32767 Gobo Index 32768 32799 No Effect Gobo Wheel 2 32800 46418 Gobo Continuous rotation CW Fast -> Slow Fade Indexing 46419 46919 No rotation Rotation Shake 46920 60538...
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Basic mode (24 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Effects Open Continuous rotation CW Fast -> Slow Prism Fade No rotation Continuous rotation CCW Slow -> Fast Open Frost Fade No Frost -> Maximum Frost Zoom Wide ->...
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Basic mode (24 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value No Effect Sync Gobo Rot CV Sync Gobo Rot CCV Shutter Black = RED Shutter Black = GREEN Shutter Black = BLUE Effect Snap Channel Shutter Black = WHITE Shutter Black = Magenta Shutter Black = Yellow Shutter Black = Cyan...
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Basic mode (24 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value No Function Hold 3 Full Reset seconds Hold 3 Pan Reset seconds Hold 3 Tilt Reset Control seconds Snap Channel Hold 3 Gobo Reset seconds Hold 3 Zoom Reset seconds Sleep...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Closed Open Strobe Slow -> Fast Shutter Pulse - Open Slow -> Fast Snap Pulse - Close Slow -> Fast Strobe - Random Slow -> Fast Open No light ->...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value 65535 No RED -> Maximum color Fade Green 65535 No GREEN -> Maximum color Fade Blue 65535 No BLUE -> Maximum color Fade No CTC Fade 3200°...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Tilt 65535 0° - 240° 32767 Fade Open Gobo 1 - 1 Position Gobo 1 - 2 Position Gobo Gobo 1 - 3 Position Wheel 1 Snap (Closest to Gobo 1 - 4 Position...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Gobo Wheel Continuous rotation CCW Slow -> Fast 32767 Gobo Index 32768 32799 No Effect Gobo Wheel 1 32800 46418 Gobo Continuous rotation CW Fast -> Slow Fade Indexing 46419...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Gobo 2 - 3 Position Gobo 2 - 4 Position Gobo 2 - 5 Position Gobo Wheel Continuous rotation CW Fast -> Slow No rotation Gobo Wheel Continuous rotation CCW Slow ->...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value 46920 60538 Gobo Continuous rotation CCW Slow -> Fast 60539 65535 Gobo Shake Slow -> Fast Open -> Close Iris Fade Effects Open Indexed Effect Continuous rotation CW Fast ->...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Continuous rotation CW Fast -> Slow Prism No rotation Continuous rotation CCW Slow -> Fast Open Frost Fade No Frost -> Maximum Frost Zoom 65535 Wide -> Narrow Fade Focus 65535...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value No Effect Sync Gobo Rot CV Sync Gobo Rot CCV Shutter Black = RED Shutter Black = GREEN Effect Snap Channel Shutter Black = BLUE Shutter Black = WHITE Shutter Black = Magenta Shutter Black = Yellow Shutter Black = Cyan...
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Extended mode (30 channels) Default Fader Channel Name DMX value Description Info type value Reserved No Function Full Reset Hold 3 seconds Pan Reset Hold 3 seconds Tilt Reset Hold 3 seconds Control Snap Channel Gobo Reset Hold 3 seconds Zoom Reset Hold 3 seconds Sleep...
Each gobo is indexable with bi-directional rotation. The standard gobo set includes both breakup patterns, geometric gobos and full colored gobos. Effect wheels The G-Spot has two effect wheels for generating optical effect. The two effect wheels operate as an extension to one an- other for achieving continuous animation effect. High-precision pan and tilt The G-Spot has a 16-bit pan and tilt control, with a 540°...
Focus, zoom and iris The focal length of the zoom lens provides an optics zoom range from 8° to 43°. The iris provides a pseudo zoom effect down to 1°. The auto-focus maintains focus when focal length changes. Prism 4-facet rotating prism. Frost The soft high-quality frost filter is variable from 0% to 100%.
Specifications PHYSICAL Length x Width (base)......................470 x 492 mm (18.5 x 19.4 in.) Length x Width (head)....................... 585 x 458 mm (23 x 18 in.) Height (head straight up) .........................805 mm (31.6 in.) Height (maximum)............................821 mm (32.3 in.) Weight................................. 52 kg (114 lbs.) CONSTRUCTION Housing..........................Aluminium/Steel/Plastic PA6.6 IP Class..................................
PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL Protocol..............................USITT DMX512A Setting and addressing ......................Control panel, RDM or RFID Wireless DMX ..........................LumenRadio with RDM 16-bit control ............................Dimmer, Tilt and Pan Color temperature control ......................... Linear CTO/CTB DMX channels ................................24/30 CONNECTIONS AC power input ......................Neutrik true1 power input connector DMX data in/out ................
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