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L I G H T I N G L I M I T E D Gecko Image Projector Instruction & Maintenance Manual...
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C o n t e n t s C o n n e c t i n g t h e G e c k o G o b o s F o c u s i n g t h e G e c k o O p t i o n a l G e c k o A c c e s s o r i e s 8 M a i n t e n a n c e A p p e n d i c e s...
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The Gecko is supplied with a 0.5m 3-core mains cable with no plug fitted. The Gecko is available in a 230V European model and a 115V US model. It is very important to check that you are using the correct model for your coun- try to avoid the risk of damage to the unit.
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Tighten Fig 2 When choosing a mounting position for the Gecko, be sure that there is at least 15cm clearance behind the unit so as not to obstruct the fan. There should be at least 0.5m between the front of the Gecko and any objects or walls.
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Take the gobo in one hand and rotate it so that when looking from the front of the gecko, the gobo is upside down and back to front (Fig 3). This is because the projector will invert the image when it is projected.
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I I n n s s e e r r t t i i n n g g a a G G l l a a s s s s G G o o b b o o If you are using a glass gobo in the Gecko then you will need to make sure that it is mounted in a glass gobo bezel (contact DHA for details).
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F o c u s i n g t h e G e c k o Turn on the power and aim the unit towards the surface onto which the image is to be projected. F F o o c c u u s s i i n n g g a a S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d G G e e c c k k o o . . Once you have the unit positioned as required, loosen the thumbscrews on either side of the gobo holder and move the gobo holder along the runners until it is a few millimetres away from the front of the spill ring.
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F F o o c c u u s s i i n n g g a a Z Z o o o o m m G G e e c c k k o o The process for focusing a zoom Gecko is very similar to the method described opposite for the standard Gecko except that two lenses are employed.
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F F r r a a m m i i n n g g S S h h u u t t t t e e r r s s The framing shutters are usually used instead of a gobo where the Gecko is being employed to highlight a particular object.
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C C o o l l o o u u r r H H o o l l d d e e r r The colour holder allows the colour of the beam of light from the Gecko to be changed to suit the surroundings by the use of a small piece of coloured "gel"...
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"flare" will be seen which can make the image look slightly soft, or fuzzy edged. This "flare" can be greatly reduced with the use of the Anti Flare Aperture, which is mounted on the front of the Gecko after all the other accessories are in place (Fig 9).
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The spill ring is a top-hat shaped ring that is mounted directly in front of the lamp and stops any light from escaping from the side of the Gecko. This is for use in areas where unwanted light spillage is not acceptable and is supplied as a standard part of the Gecko.
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1. Regularly clean the outside of the Gecko case with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove any unwanted dust build up. Make sure that the fan guard at the rear of the Gecko is not obscured or blocked in any way.
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7. Place new lamp into holder by sliding towards the lamp holder plate. Replace into Gecko making sure that the lamp holder plate is inserted into the uppermost grooves in the body and is level (Fig 10). 8. Replace the front plate and tighten screws.
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A p p e n d i c e s Technical Specification Clearance Requirements 16-19 Declaration of Conformity...
C o n f o r m i t y DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name DHA Lighting Limited. Manufacturer's Address DHA Lighting Limited 284 - 302 Waterloo Road London SEI 8RQ England...
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