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  • Page 1 X-BRICK USER’S MANUAL rel. 1.0 GB...
  • 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 ..................5 5- ACCESSORIES ......................7 6- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..............8 6.1 Fire prevention...................... 8 6.2 Prevention of electric shock .................. 8 6.3 Safety ........................

  • Page 4: 1- 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 INDICATES THE MAXIMUM OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THE MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE ILLUMINATED OBJECTS THIS SYMBOL MEANS “DO NOT STARE AT THE OPERATING LIGHT SOURCE”...

  • Page 5: 2- General Warning

    16 gel filter emulations Control Wireless DMX transmitter/receiver (built-in) DMX 512 / RDM protocols LCD display + 4 capacitive touch keys Internal operating system updatable via DTS Dongle Firmware Uploader 9 DMX modes: DMX Full Operation modes - Chase (default) - Extended...
  • Page 6 DMX Single Layer modes (compatibility with all BRICK models) - Standard - Global RGBW - Global RGBW + Shut + Dim - Global RGBW + Dim Fine Power supply Built-in full-range PSU 100-240Vac 50-60 Hz Power consumption: 650W Connections PowerCON TRUE1 In/Out IP65 panel connectors with water-proof caps XLR 5 pins In/Out IP65 panel connectors with water-proof caps Internal safety devices Overvoltage and overtemperature circuits protection...

  • Page 7: 5- Accessories

    (not indicated for horizontal load) - “C” Clamp G60 (Max load 50 Kg) (code 0521A004) (not indicated for horizontal load) - Safety cable 5 x 600 mm (Max load 60 Kg) (code 0521A038) - DTS Dongle firmware uploader (code 03.LA.206)

  • Page 8: 6- Important Safety Information

    -High voltage is present inside the unit. Unplug the unit prior to performing any function which involves touching the inside of the projector. -The level of technology inherent in the X-BRICK requires the assistance of specialised personnel for all servicing.

  • Page 9: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive

    The unit is suitable for wet locations. 7.1 Floor mounting installation BRICK may be either floor or ceiling mounted. For floor mounting installation, X-BRICK is supplied with four rubber mounting feet on its bracket to be used as a self standing projector.

  • Page 10: Ceiling Mounting Installation

    For ceiling mounting installation, it is recommended the use of appropriate clamps to fix the unit to the mounting surface. An included Omega bracket with Fast Lock connections allows to hang X-BRICK by using fixing clamps for truss. The supporting structure from which the unit is hung should be capable of bearing the weight of the unit, as should any clamps used to hung it.

  • Page 11: Display Uv Protection

    Installation without Omega bracket: 7.3 Display UV Protection For outdoor installation, X-BRICK is provided with a Display UV protection (code 03.LA.218). To install the Display UV protection: Put in place the UV protection plate and the gasket on the display panel and fix both with the 2 marked screws provided in the kit.

  • Page 12: Protection Against Liquids

    7.4 Protection against liquids If IP65 protection is impaired for any reason, do not expose this product to external atmospheric agents, because it could be damaged. 7.5 Movement The projector has a maximum movement of 105° for Tilt. 7.6- Risk of fire Each fixture produces heat and must be installed in a well-ventilated place.

  • Page 13: 8- Input / Output Connections

    XLR 5-pole female PowerCON TRUE1 female IP65 panel connector IP65 panel connector with water-proof cap with water-proof cap Max 4 X-BRICK units @ 230Vac DMX IN Max 2 X-BRICK units @ 100Vac XLR 5-pole male IP65 panel connector with water-proof cap...

  • Page 14: 9- Dmx Signal Connection

    9- DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION: The unit operates using a digital DMX 512 signal. Connection between the controller and the unit or between units must be carried out using a two pair screened ø 0.5 mm. Ensure that the conductors do not touch each other. Do not connect the cable ground to the DMX connector chassis.

  • Page 15: Dmx Addresses

    9.1 DMX addresses X-BRICK can be used in 9 DMX modes: 1. Standard (10 ch) 2. Chase (23 ch) (Default) 3. Extended (29 ch) 4. Global RGBW (4 ch) 5. Global RGBW + Shut + Dim (6 ch) 6. Global RGBW + Dim Fine (10 ch) 7.

  • Page 16: 10- Rdm Functions

    10- RDM FUNCTIONS By using a RDM controller it is possible to set DMX address, DMX mode and other parameters. X-BRICK accepts the following RDM commands: RDM Device Model ID: 0x0D65 RDM PID DESCRIPTION RDM PID VALUE Category – Network Management...
  • Page 17 10- RDM FUNCTIONS RDM PID DESCRIPTION RDM PID VALUE Category – Manufacturer-Specific PIDs LED PIXEL INVERT 0x9039 FANS SETTING 0x903A DISPLAY STANDBY 0x903C BKGND-CHS CROSSFADE 0x903D NO DMX ACTION 0x9002 RED NO DMX 0x9003 GREEN NO DMX 0x9004 BLUE NO DMX 0x9005 WHITE NO DMX 0x9006...
  • Page 18 10- RDM FUNCTIONS RDM ADDITIONAL MESSAGEs: CURVE CURVE DESCRIPTION 1: LINEAR 2: QUADRATIC (default) 3: S-CURVE 4: GAMMA 2.2 OUTPUT RESPONSE TIME OUTPUT_RESPONSE_TIME_DESCRIPTION 0: SMOOTH OFF 1: SMOOTH 1 ( 25 ms) 2: SMOOTH 2 ( 50 ms) 3: SMOOTH 3 ( 75 ms) 4: SMOOTH 4 (100 ms) (default) 5: SMOOTH 5 (125 ms) 6: SMOOTH 6 (150 ms)
  • Page 19 10- RDM FUNCTIONS RDM ADDITIONAL MESSAGEs: MODULATION FREQUENCY MODULATION FREQUENCY DESCRIPTION 1: 610 Hz 2: 800 Hz 3: 1000 Hz (default) 4: 1500 Hz 5: 2000 Hz 6: 2500 Hz 7: 3000 Hz 8: 3500 Hz 9: 4000 Hz 10: 4500 Hz 11: 5000 Hz RDM MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC PIDs: MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC PID...
  • Page 20 RDM MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC PIDs: MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC PID DESCRIPTION RED NO DMX Range 0-255 (Default = 128) Range 0-255 (Default = 128) GREEN NO DMX Range 0-255 (Default = 128) BLUE NO DMX Range 0-255 (Default = 128) WHITE NO DMX INT NO DMX Range 0-255 (Default = 128) RED FINE NO DMX Range 0-255 (Default = 128)

  • Page 21: 11- Firmware Updating

    Updating the firmware release. Please follow the procedure below to perform the update: 1. Connect the DTS Dongle Firmware Uploader to a spare USB port on the PC. 2. Connect the unit DMX input to the DTS Dongle Firmware Uploader DMX output with a standard DMX cable and turn ON the unit.

  • Page 22: 12- Display Functions

    Using these options, it is possible to change the fixture’s setting. Changing the DTS settings can vary the functions of the unit so that it does not respond to the DMX 512 used to control it. Carefully follow the instructions below before carrying out any variations or selections.
  • Page 23 MAIN MENU LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 FUNCTION Reverses display’s DISPLAY FLIP SUSPENDED reading depending on ON THE the mounting position. On the ground or GROUND suspended. Suspended (Default). Display stand-by STANDBY DISABLED disabled (Default). Display goes OFF ENABLED after 10 seconds.
  • Page 24 MAIN MENU LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 FUNCTION Allows to set the NO DMX KEEP LAST DMX desired unit’s behavior ACTION in case DMX signal is missing or not available. Keep last valid DMX signal (Default). Black-out. BLACKOUT Chase with 16 steps PROGRAM 1-16 1 - 16 previously created in...
  • Page 25 MAIN MENU LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 FUNCTION Automatic mode MODE AUTO PROGRAM 1-16 1 - 16 without DMX controller. SPEED 1 - 3600 Chase with 16 steps previously created in WAIT 1 - 3600 REC mode. Speed time and wait time values (in seconds) selectable by user (Default = 10).
  • Page 26 TRANSMITTER devices. LINK WIRELESS X-BRICK features a built-in Lumen Radio Wireless DMX transmitter/receiver. Operation as Receiver (default) Enable Wireless DMX control under WIRELESS -> STATUS menu. On the main display will appear “WIRELESS RX” (Default) above the DMX address. To log on the unit to Lumen Radio or Wireless Solution compatible transmitter devices, press the connect button on the wireless transmitter device.
  • Page 27 MAIN MENU LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 FUNCTION Allows to select the SMOOTH OFF - 20 value of delay (in ms) for DIMMER channel reaction to DMX dimming command. OFF = Instant response. 4 = 100 ms smooth response (Default). 20 = 500 ms smooth response.
  • Page 28 MAIN MENU LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 FUNCTION Fans standard speed STANDARD (Default). If temperature <15°C: fans OFF. If temperature >15°C: fans speed is increased within the factory values range. Reduced fans speed SILENT for a low noise operation. If temperature <15°C: fans OFF.

  • Page 29: 13- Rec Mode

    13- REC MODE DMX Recorder mode For the programming of ChPr by using a DMX controller, besides the 10 channels necessary to control the unit a further 3 DMX channels are needed. So that in RECORDER mode (via DMX) the unit will need 13 channels to be correctly programmed.

  • Page 30: 14- Error Messages

    14- ERROR MESSAGES ERROR SHOWED ON DISPLAY APPEARS WHEN LED thermal sensor damaged (open or in LED SENSOR ERROR short circuit). Unit immediately goes in black-out. LED OVERTEMP LED temperature detected over 100°C. Unit immediately goes in black-out. DRV1 MICRO SENSOR ERROR Micro controller thermal sensor on LED Driver Master board damaged (open or in short circuit).

  • Page 31: 15- Periodic Cleaning

    Periodically check all mechanical parts and the gaskets. Please refer to an authorised DTS service centre for any operation involving of the unit if needed. Electrical components: Check for unit proper earthing. Please refer to an authorised DTS service centre for any operation involving of the unit if needed. Fuse replacement: Using a multimeter, test the condition of the fuse, replacing it with one of equivalent type.

  • Page 32: 17- Holographic Filter Installation

    17- HOLOGRAPHIC FILTER INSTALLATION X-BRICK offers a range of holographic filters quickly interchangeable (no tools required). To properly install the holographic filter: 1 - Put in place the bottom edge of the filter. 2 - Bend the filter. 3 - Insert the top edge of the filter.

  • Page 33: 18- Lenses Set Replacement

    18- VISOR INSTALLATION The Visor for X-BRICK (code 03.LA.236.11) is available on demand. Fix the Visor on the X-BRICK by using the 4 marked screws previously removed from the unit body. Once installed, fix the safety cable on the side cap by using the marked screw and the...

  • Page 34: 19- Barndoor Installation

    19- BARNDOOR INSTALLATION The Barndoor for X-BRICK (code 03.LA.237.11) is available on demand. Fix the Barndoor on the X-BRICK by using the 4 marked screws previously removed from the unit body. Once installed, fix the safety cable on the side cap by using the marked screw and the...

  • Page 35: 20- Led Pixel Invert Function References

    20- LED PIXEL INVERT FUNCTION REFERENCES...

  • Page 36: 21- Dmx Protocol

    21- DMX PROTOCOL 1. “STANDARD” mode (10 DMX channels) GREEN BLUE WHITE SHUTTER DIMMER DIMMER FINE MACRO COLOR FUNCTIONS Dmx Personality 1: STANDARD (10 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions 0..255 Proportional color from min to max GREEN 0..255 Proportional color from min to max BLUE 0..255...
  • Page 37 Dmx Personality 1: STANDARD (10 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions MACRO COLOR 0..14 No function 15..24 COL 1: LEE FILTER NO. 19 "FIRE" (R255 G64 B0 W0) 25..34 COL 2: LEE FILTER NO. 20 "MEDIUM AMBER" (R255 G146 B0 W0) 35..44 COL 3: LEE FILTER NO.
  • Page 38 Dmx Personality 1: STANDARD (10 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions FUNCTIONS 57..58 SMOOTH 17 59..60 SMOOTH 18 Activated by staying on desired option for 5 61..62 SMOOTH 19 seconds 63..64 SMOOTH 20 65..66 GAMMA CORRECTION QUADRATIC (DEFAULT) 67..68 GAMMA CORRECTION LINEAR 69..70 GAMMA CORRECTION S-CURVE...
  • Page 39 2. “CHASE” mode (23 DMX channels) (Default) RED BACKGROUND GREEN BACKGROUND BLUE BACKGROUND WHITE BACKGROUND SHUTTER DIMMER DIMMER FINE CCT BACKGROUND MACRO COLOR BACKGROUND FUNCTIONS BACKGROUND SELECTION COLOR MERGING MODE CROSSFADE BACKGROUND/CHASE CHASE SELECTION CHASE RED CHASE GREEN CHASE BLUE CHASE WHITE CHASE STROBE (Priority on SHUTTER channel) CHASE SIZE/SPEED...
  • Page 40 Dmx Personality 2: CHASE (23 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions MACRO COLOR 0..14 No function Background 15..24 COL 1: LEE FILTER NO. 19 "FIRE" (R255 G64 B0 W0) 25..34 COL 2: LEE FILTER NO. 20 "MEDIUM AMBER" (R255 G146 B0 W0) 35..44 COL 3: LEE FILTER NO.
  • Page 41 Dmx Personality 2: CHASE (23 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions FUNCTIONS 53..54 SMOOTH 15 55..56 SMOOTH 16 Activated by staying on desired option for 5 57..58 SMOOTH 17 seconds 59..60 SMOOTH 18 61..62 SMOOTH 19 63..64 SMOOTH 20 65..66 GAMMA CORRECTION QUADRATIC (DEFAULT) 67..68...
  • Page 42 Dmx Personality 2: CHASE (23 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions FUNCTIONS 233..234 RESERVED 235..242 FAN STANDARD MODE (DEFAULT) Activated by staying on desired option for 5 243..244 FAN AUTO MODE seconds 245..250 FAN SILENT MODE 251..252 FAN ULTRA SILENT MODE 253..255 SET DEFAULTS FOR ALL FUNCTION CHANNEL PARAMETERS BACKGROUND...
  • Page 43 Dmx Personality 2: CHASE (23 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions CROSSFADE 0..255 CROSSFADE BETWEEN BACKGROUND AND CHASE BACKGROUND / TRANSITION (Default): CHASE 0= BACKGROUND @100% and Chase@0% 128= BACKGROUND @100% and Chase@100% 255= Chase@100% and BACKGROUND @0% INTERMEDIATE: 0= BACKGROUND @100% and Chase@0% 128= BACKGROUND @50% and Chase@50% 255= Chase@100% and BACKGROUND @0%...
  • Page 44 Dmx Personality 2: CHASE (23 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions CHASE SELECTION Hystogram Left Z Speed is Number of LEDs “ON” from left up side First N LEDs on the left are on, depending on SPEED channel – Z shape Hystogram Right Z Speed is Number of LEDs on from Right down side First N LEDs on the Right are on, depending on SPEED channel –...
  • Page 45 Dmx Personality 2: CHASE (23 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions CHASE STROBE 0..9 No Function : SUBJECT TO CHANNEL 5 SHUTTER (DEFAULT) Priority on SHUTTER 10..19 Open channel 20..29 Blackout 30..119 Strobe (from 3,27 s to 30 ms) 120..149 Pulse up (from 42,6 s to 120 ms) 150..179...
  • Page 46 Dmx Personality 3: EXTENDED ( 29 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions 0..255 Proportional color from min to max Background GREEN 0..255 Proportional color from min to max Background BLUE 0..255 Proportional color from min to max Background WHITE 0..255 Proportional color from min to max Background...
  • Page 47 Dmx Personality 3: EXTENDED (29 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions MACRO COLOR 0..14 No function Back ground 15..24 COL 1: LEE FILTER NO. 19 "FIRE" (R255 G64 B0 W0)* 25..34 COL 2: LEE FILTER NO. 20 "MEDIUM AMBER" (R255 G146 B0 W0) 35..44 COL 3: LEE FILTER NO.
  • Page 48 Dmx Personality 3: EXTENDED (29 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions FUNCTIONS 0..14 No function 15..24 SMOOTH OFF Activated by staying on desired option for 5 25..26 SMOOTH 1 seconds 27..28 SMOOTH 2 29..30 SMOOTH 3 31..32 SMOOTH 4 (DEFAULT) 33..34 SMOOTH 5 35..36...
  • Page 49 Dmx Personality 3: EXTENDED (29 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions FUNCTIONS 185..194 RESERVED 195..204 RESERVED Activated by staying on desired option for 5 205..214 RESERVED seconds 215..224 RESERVED 225..228 RESERVED 229.230 LED PIXEL NORMAL (DEFAULT) 231.232 LED PIXEL REVERSE 233..234 RESERVED 235..242...
  • Page 50 Dmx Personality 3: EXTENDED (29 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions COLOUR MERGING 0..009 TRANSPARENT MODE MODE (foreground has priority, black opacity 0%) 010.019 STANDARD MODE (foreground has priority, black opacity 100%) 020.029 MAXIMUM MODE 030.039 MULTIPLY MODE 040.049 ADDITION MODE 050.059 SUBTRACTION MODE...
  • Page 51 Dmx Personality 3: EXTENDED (29 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions SECTOR 1 0..255 Proportional RED From Off (lev. 0) to Full On (lev.255) SECTOR 1 0..255 Proportional GREEN GREEN From Off (lev. 0) to Full On (lev.255) SECTOR 1 0..255 Proportional BLUE BLUE...
  • Page 52 5. “GLOBAL RGBW+SHUT+DIMM” mode (6 DMX channels) GREEN BLUE WHITE SHUTTER DIMMER Dmx Personality 5: GLOBAL RGBW + SHUT + DIMM (6 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions 0..255 Proportional color from min to max GREEN 0..255 Proportional color from min to max BLUE 0..255 Proportional color from min to max...
  • Page 53 7. “SECTORS RGBW” mode (16 DMX channels) SECTOR 1 RED SECTOR 1 GREEN SECTOR 1 BLUE SECTOR 1 WHITE SECTOR 2 RED SECTOR 2 GREEN SECTOR 2 BLUE SECTOR 2 WHITE SECTOR 3 RED SECTOR 3 GREEN SECTOR 3 BLUE SECTOR 3 WHITE SECTOR 4 RED SECTOR 4 GREEN...
  • Page 54 8. “SECTORS RGBW FINE” mode (32 DMX channels) SECTOR 1 RED SECTOR 1 RED FINE SECTOR 1 GREEN SECTOR 1 GREEN FINE SECTOR 1 BLUE SECTOR 1 BLUE FINE SECTOR 1 WHITE SECTOR 1 WHITE FINE SECTOR 2 RED SECTOR 2 RED FINE SECTOR 2 GREEN SECTOR 2 GREEN FINE SECTOR 2 BLUE...
  • Page 55 Dmx Personality 8: SECTORS RGBW FINE (32 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions SECT 2 0..255 Proportional RED From Off (lev. 0) to Full On (lev.255) SECT 2 0..255 Proportional RED fine RED FINE From Off (lev. 0) to Full On (lev.255) SECT 2 0..255 Proportional GREEN...
  • Page 56 9. “SECTORS RGBW+SHUT+DIM X4” mode (24 DMX channels) SECTOR 1 RED SECTOR 1 GREEN SECTOR 1 BLUE SECTOR 1 WHITE SECTOR 1 SHUTTER SECTOR 1 DIMMER SECTOR 2 RED SECTOR 2 GREEN SECTOR 2 BLUE SECTOR 2 WHITE SECTOR 2 SHUTTER SECTOR 2 DIMMER SECTOR 3 RED SECTOR 3 GREEN...
  • Page 57 Dmx Personality 9: SECTORS RGBW+SHUT+DIM x4 (24 channels) Name Dmx Levels Ranges And Functions SECTOR 2 0..255 Proportional RED From Off (lev. 0) to Full On (lev.255) SECTOR 2 0..255 Proportional GREEN GREEN From Off (lev. 0) to Full On (lev.255) SECTOR 2 0..255 Proportional BLUE...
  • Page 58 NOTES...
  • Page 59 NOTES...
  • Page 60 ISO 9001:2015 DTS quality system is certified 9001:2015 standard 0517I347 D.T.S. Illuminazione s.r.l. ● Via Fagnano Selve 12- 47843 Misano Adriatico (RN) Italy ● Tel.: +39 0541 611131 Fax +39 0541 611111 info@dts-lighting.it www.dts-lighting.it Product and specifications subjects to change without notice.

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