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  • Page 2 Le informazioni contenute in questo documento sono state attentamente redatte e controllate. Tuttavia non è assunta alcuna responsabilità per eventuali inesattezze. Tutti i diritti sono riservati e questo documento non può essere copiato, fotocopiato, riprodotto per intero o in parte senza previo consenso scritto della D.T.S . D.T.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX: 1 - SYMBOLS ........................ 4 2 - GENERAL WARNING ..................... 5 3 - GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS ..............5 4 - TECHNICAL FEATURES ..................6 5 - ACCESSORIES ....................... 8 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..............9 6.1 Fire prevention...................... 9 6.2 Prevention of electric shock ..................

  • Page 4: Symbols

    1- SYMBOLS Graphic symbols used on this manual: THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A HOT SURFACE THIS SYMBOL INDICATES ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK THIS SYMBOL INDICATES GENERAL RISK THIS SYMBOL MEANS “RADIATION FROM LAMP CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EYES AND SKIN” THIS SYMBOL MEANS “SUITABLE FOR INDOOR USE ONLY”...

  • Page 5: General Warning

    2- GENERAL WARNING Read the instruction contained in this user manual carefully, as they give important information regarding safety during installation, use and maintenance. The unit is not for household use and must be installed by a qualified electrician or experienced person.

  • Page 6: Technical Features

    CORE is a powerful and compact discharge moving head. SPOT and BEAM all in one with the fastest effects ever seen. CORE is versatile: thanks to its 440W SIRIUS HRI Lamp, CORE is perfect in a range of applications, from TV studios to live concerts.
  • Page 7 Pan & Tilt Pan 540°: 1.56 sec.; Tilt 270°: 1,5 sec. Tri-phase stepper motor technology for ultra-fast silent movements 16-bit resolution Selectable speed ranges Pan / Tilt lock Power supply Full range 100-240Vac 50-60 Hz Power consumption: 600W with PFC Power saving mode (the lamp dims to 80% after shutter closure) Connection DMX: XLR (3 poles In/Out;...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Dimensions Unit Dimensions (LxWxH) Packaging Dimensions (LxWxH) 405 x 391 x 607 mm 665 x 510 x 525 mm Weight: 22 Kg Weight: 25 Kg 5- ACCESSORIES As standard * 1 x SIRIUS HRI 440W lamp (already installed in the projector) (Code 0505S039) * 1 x PowerCon male cable connector (Code 0520P014) * 1 x XLR 5 Pins male cable connector (Code 0508B148) * 1 x XLR 5 Pins female cable connector (Code 0508B147)

  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    Unplug the unit prior to performing any function which involves touching the inside of the moving head, including lamp replacement. -The level of technology inherent in the CORE requires the assistance of specialised personnel for all servicing. Please refer to an authorised DTS service centre.

  • Page 10: Level Of Protection Against The Penetration Of Solid And Liquid Objects

    -A hot lamp may explode, so always wait for at least 20 minutes prior to attempting to replace the lamp. -Always wear suitable hand protection when handling the lamp. 6.5 Level of protection against the penetration of solid and liquid objects: -The projector is classified as an ordinary appliance and its protection level against the penetration of solid and liquid objects is IP20.

  • Page 11: Pan / Tilt Lock

    7- PAN / TILT LOCK When moving or servicing the unit you can apply the Pan and Tilt Lock. To lock or release the Pan and Tilt refer to the picture below.

  • Page 12: Mounting / Replacing The Lamp

    8- MOUNTING / REPLACING THE LAMP WARNING Turn off the lamp, switch off the unit and unplug the Mains power cable before opening the unit head covers. Let the projector cool for at least 20 minutes before replacing the lamp. Wear protective gloves prior to performing the replacement.
  • Page 13 1) Using a flat bladed screwdriver loose the 3 “¼ turn” screws which fix the head covers on both sides. 2) Lift each cover and unhook its safety wire to access the internal head components.
  • Page 14 3) Using a phillips screwdriver, loose the marked 4 screws which fix the lamp rear metal plate and remove it. Unplug the lamp cables from the lamp faston terminals. 4) Remove the lamp fixing plate by loosing the 4 marked screws and pull out the lamp.
  • Page 15 5) Put in place the new lamp orientated with its faston terminals towards the hole for lamp cables as showed in the picture. Re-install the lamp fixing plate with the convex side towards the lamp. 6) Re-connect the lamp cables and re-install the rear metal plate by fixing the 4 screws.

  • Page 16: Voltage And Frequency

    Four 1/4 turn Fast Locks connections placed in the base of the unit allow to hang the CORE by using the two Omega brackets (provided in the box) in conjunction with fixing clamps for truss (fixing clamps are not included into the unit box).

  • Page 17: Safety Cable

    10.1- Safety cable A safety cable must be securely fixed to the CORE and to the suspension truss in order to avoid the fixture accidentally falling should the main fixing point fail. Make sure that the safety cable or chain can bear the weight of the entire unit.

  • Page 18: Forced Ventilation

    Max 2 CORE units @ 120Vac FUSE MAINS INPUT T 8A 250V 100-240Vac 50-60 Hz 11.1- Protection The use of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker is recommended for each CORE. A good earth connection is essential for the correct operation of the projector.

  • Page 19: Dmx Signal Connection

    12- DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION The unit operates using the digital DMX 512 signal. Connection between the mixer and the projector or between projectors must be carried out using a two pair screened ø 0.5 mm cable and a XLR 5 or 3 pins connector. Ensure that the conductors do not touch each other.

  • Page 20: Dmx Addresses

    12.1-DMX Addresses CORE can be used in 2 different DMX modes: 24 DMX control channels (Default) or 18 DMX control channels. Here below is described the DMX channels addressing for the controller when CORE is set to 24 and 18 DMX control channels:...

  • Page 21: Display Functions

    14- DISPLAY FUNCTIONS DISPLAY MENU ENTER DOWN DISPLAY FUNCTIONS The EVO display panel shows all the available functions . Using these functions, it is possible to change some of the parameters and add some functions. Changing the D.T.S. setting can vary the functions of the unit so that it does not respond to the DMX 512 used to control it.
  • Page 22 14- DISPLAY FUNCTIONS DISPLAY Display Display Flip Menu Up-Down ENTER Up-Down ENTER AUTO (Default) DISPLAY FLIP / STAND BY / CONTRAST ON THE GROUND FLIP FLIP SUSPENDED Display Flip: AUTO Reverses display's reading depending on the mounting position MENU ENTER DOWN (Automatic, on the ground or suspended).
  • Page 23 Lamp life time, lamp strikes, unit life time, 10M R.11 software version, RDM ID, R.06 RDM: 0001011C 10 motors board and Pan&Tilt board MODEL: CORE ballast board temperature software version, RDM ID, ballast board monitor and unit model MENU ENTER DOWN temperature monitor and unit model...
  • Page 24 14- DISPLAY FUNCTIONS RESERVED Pan Lock = Lock the Pan Reserved ENTER Menu Up-Down ENTER Up-Down to the desired value ENTER CODE Tilt Lock = Lock the Tilt RESERVED to the desired value (Code = 100) Pan Free = Remove power Pan lock-Tilt lock to Pan motor Pan free-Tilt free...

  • Page 25: Error Messages

    15- ERROR MESSAGES ERROR ERROR ERROR PAN LOCKED TILT MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN TILT ENCODER PAN ENCODER PAN MOTOR LOCKED REPOSITIONING ERROR REPOSITIONING ERROR ERROR ERROR ERROR TILT LOCKED DMX ADDRESS DATA ERROR MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN TILT MOTOR LOCKED...
  • Page 26 15- ERROR MESSAGES ERROR ERROR ERROR SHUTTER PRISM INDEX PRISM MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN SHUTTER BLADE POSITION ERROR PRISM INDEX POSITION ERROR PRISM POSITION ERROR ERROR ERROR FOCUS ZOOM MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN FOCUS LENS POSITION ERROR ZOOM LENS POSITION ERROR...

  • Page 27: Hidden Menu

    16- HIDDEN MENU (only for technical personnel) To operate this menu: - Connect the projector to the DMX controller (DMX SIGNAL MUST BE CORRECTLY RECEIVED) - Reset EVO (reset from the MENU, not from the DMX controller). - While reset is running, press the MENU and ENTER keys at the same time. CALIBRATION DEFAULT CAL.

  • Page 28: Calibration Mode

    16.1 Calibration mode CALIBRATION CALIBRATION CALIBRATION CALIBRATION MOTORS ALIGNMENT MOTORS ALIGNMENT MOTORS ALIGNMENT MOTORS ALIGNMENT TILT DIMMER ZERO DIMMER PATH MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN MENU ENTER DOWN DIMMER ZERO ALIGNMENT DIMMER PATH ALIGNMENT PAN ALIGNMENT TILT ALIGNMENT Dimmer blade zero position setting Dimmer blade max excursion...

  • Page 29: Pan Speed & Tilt Speed

    Frost blade 17- PAN SPEED & TILT SPEED You can set the Pan and Tilt motors at high speed on your CORE. Scroll till “PAN SPEED” or “TILT SPEED” menu, press ENTER and select a speed with UP-DOWN (there are 8 speeds). Confirm by pressing ENTER.

  • Page 30: Opening The Projector Housing

    18- OPENING THE PROJECTOR HOUSING It is possible to inspect the inside of the projector by removing the cover as indicated below. ATTENTION REMOVE MAINS POWER PRIOR TO ACCESSING THE PROJECTOR’S INTERNAL COMPONENTS. 1) Using a flat bladed screwdriver loose the 3 “¼ turn” screws which fix the head covers on both sides.

  • Page 31: Removing / Replacing The Rotating Gobos

    19- REMOVING / REPLACING THE ROTATING GOBOS CORE uses a mechanical system which allows the fixture's gobos to be removed without the use of special tools. When replacing gobos, ensure that the projector is switched off. Open the projector housing as described on page 30 and pull out the gobo holder from the rotating gobo wheel as showed in the picture below.

  • Page 32: Periodic Cleaning

    The lamp should be replaced if there is any visible damage or deformation due to heat. This will help to avoid the danger of the lamp exploding. CORE lamp lifespan is about 1500 hours, then it is necessary to replace it. Mechanical parts Periodically check all mechanical parts, gears, guides, belts, etc.

  • Page 33: Dmx Protocol

    22- DMX PROTOCOL 24 CHANNELS MODE (Default) PAN msb PAN lsb TILT msb TILT lsb SPEED MOVEMENT Reserved DIMMER SHUTTER COLOUR COLOUR MODE GOBO GOBO / PRISM MODE GOBO ROTATION / INDEX – PRISM ROTATION / INDEX GOBO INDEX FINE GOBO SHAKE FIXED GOBO FIXED GOBO SHAKE...
  • Page 34 Parameter: reserved DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-255 No effects Parameter: DIMMER DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-007 Black-out 008-255 Proportional dimmer DMX CHANNEL Parameter: SHUTTER DMX value Function 000-019 Black-out 020-039 Open 040-059 Black-out 060-079 Strobe random speed 080-084 Strobe speed 1 flash/sec) 085-089...
  • Page 35 Parameter: COLOUR DMX CHANNEL FULL COLOUR (if channel 10 “COLOUR MODE” = DMX range value 0- DMX value Function 000-014 Open 015-029 Colour 1 030-044 Colour 2 045-059 Colour 3 060-074 Colour 4 075-089 Colour 5 090-104 Colour 6 105-119 Colour 7 120-134 Colour 8...
  • Page 36 DMX CHANNEL 11 Parameter: GOBO DMX value Function 000-020 Open 021-041 Gobo 1 042-062 Gobo 2 063-083 Gobo 3 084-104 Gobo 4 105-125 Gobo 5 126-146 Gobo 6 147-167 Gobo 7 168-188 Gobo 8 189-207 Gobo 9 208-213 Speed rotation 1 min 214-219 Speed rotation 2 220-225...
  • Page 37 DMX CHANNEL 15 Parameter: GOBO SHAKE DMX value Function 000-009 Stop 010-022 Gobo shake R-L speed 1 023-035 Gobo shake R-L speed 2 036-048 Gobo shake R-L speed 3 049-061 Gobo shake R-L speed 4 062-074 Gobo shake R-L speed 5 075-087 Gobo shake R-L speed 6 088-100...
  • Page 38 16 Parameter: FIXED GOBO DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-010 Open 011-021 Gobo 1 022-032 Gobo 2 033-043 Gobo 3 044-054 Gobo 4 055-065 Gobo 5 066-076 Gobo 6 077-087 Gobo 7 088-098 Gobo 8 099-109 Gobo 9 110-120 Gobo 10 121-131 Gobo 11 132-142...
  • Page 39 Parameter: EFFECTS DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-010 No effect 011-050 Effect glass 1 051-090 Effect glass 2 091-100 Effect glass 3 smooth 101-255 Effect 4 frosted DMX CHANNEL Parameter: FROST DMX value Function 000-050 No effect 051-150 Frost inserted in black-out (in front of zoom) 151-255 Frost inserted in black-out (between focus and zoom) Parameter: PRISM...
  • Page 40 22- DMX PROTOCOL 18 CHANNELS MODE PAN msb PAN lsb TILT msb TILT lsb SPEED MOVEMENT Reserved DIMMER SHUTTER COLOUR GOBO GOBO ROTATION / INDEX – PRISM ROTATION / INDEX FIXED GOBO EFFECTS FROST PRISM FOCUS ZOOM RESET + LAMP Parameter: PAN msb DMX CHANNEL DMX CHANNEL...
  • Page 41 Parameter: DIMMER DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-007 Black-out 008-255 Proportional dimmer DMX CHANNEL Parameter: SHUTTER DMX value Function 000-019 Black-out 020-039 Open 040-059 Black-out 060-079 Strobe random speed 080-084 Strobe speed 1 flash/sec) 085-089 Strobe speed 2 flash/sec) 090-094 Strobe speed 3 flash/sec) 095-099...
  • Page 42 Parameter: COLOUR DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-004 Open 005-009 Colour 0-1 010-014 Colour 1 015-019 Colour 1-2 020-024 Colour 2 025-029 Colour 2-3 030-034 Colour 3 035-039 Colour 3-4 040-044 Colour 4 045-049 Colour 4-5 050-054 Colour 5 055-059 Colour 5-6 060-064 Colour 6...
  • Page 43 Parameter: GOBO DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-020 Open 021-041 Gobo 1 042-062 Gobo 2 063-083 Gobo 3 084-104 Gobo 4 105-125 Gobo 5 126-146 Gobo 6 147-167 Gobo 7 168-188 Gobo 8 189-207 Gobo 9 208-213 Speed rotation 1 min 214-219 Speed rotation 2 220-225...
  • Page 44 14 Parameter: FROST DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-050 No effect 051-150 Frost inserted in black-out (in front of zoom) 151-255 Frost inserted in black-out (between focus and zoom) 15 Parameter: PRISM DMX CHANNEL DMX value Function 000-050 No effect 051-150 Prism inserted (in front of zoom) 151-255...

  • Page 45: Rotating Gobo Wheel

    23- ROTATING GOBO WHEEL OPEN GOBO 1 DICRO GOBO 2 DICRO GOBO 3 DICRO GOBO 4 DICRO GOBO 5 DICRO 0516G118 0516G119 0516G120 0516G121 0516G106 GOBO 6 DICRO GOBO 7 DICRO GOBO 8 DICRO GOBO 9 DICRO 0516G123 0516G124 0516G125 0516G126...

  • Page 46: Fixed Gobo Wheel

    24- FIXED GOBO WHEEL...

  • Page 47: Colour Wheel

    25- COLOUR WHEEL COLOUR 1 COLOUR 2 COLOUR 3 COLOUR 5 COLOUR 6 COLOUR 4 AMETHYST DEEP BLUE YELLOW 1 GREEN DARK BLUE 0507C059.D21 0507C077.D21 0507C065.D21 0507C068.D21 0507C070.D21 0507C078.D21 COLOUR 8 COLOUR 7 COLOUR 9 COLOUR 10 COLOUR 11 3000K 5000K MAGENTA ORANGE...
  • Page 48 The information contained in this publication has been carefully prepared and checked. However, no responsibility will be taken for any errors. All rights are reserved and this document cannot be copied, photocopied or reproduced, in part or completely, without prior written consent from DTS. DTS reserves the right to make any aesthetic, functional or design modifications to any of its products without prior notice.

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