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©High End Systems, Inc. 2005, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End
Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may
appear in this manual.
Trademarks used in this text: High End Systems, WholeHog III, xSpot Xtreme, Technobeam,
Studio Spot, Studio Color, Studio Color 250, Studio Spot 250, Studio Beam, and Lithopatterns
are registered trademarks; and Studio Command, TalkBack, Internal Effects, the High End
Systems globe logo, Light Burst, the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High
End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Philips is a registered
trademark of Philips Lighting Company. Krytox is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any proprietary
interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others.
Studio Command™ User Manual
P/N 60600252 V4.2
Printed in the USA
January, 2007

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Studio Command, TalkBack, Internal Effects, the High End Systems globe logo, Light Burst, the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Lighting Company.

  • Page 2: Contacting High End Systems

    ® Contacting High End Systems U.S. and the Americas Sales Department High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 512.836.2242 fax: 512.837.5290 Toll Free: 800.890.8989 Customer Service High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Manufacturer’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA Distributor’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Distributor’s address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen. Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti.

  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer’s warranty. Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number.

  • Page 6: Freight

    Air freight can be sent customer collect in the Continental United States. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. HIGH END SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents User Manual ....................i Contacting High End Systems® ..............ii Declaration of Conformity ................iii Important Safety Information ..............iv FCC Information ..................iv Safety Symbols ..................v Warranty Information ................... v Limited Warranty..................v Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair..........v Freight ....................
  • Page 8 Mode Menu (MODE) ................... 30 Setting the User Type (USER) ..............30 Copying User Presets (PRST) ..............30 Copying User Settings (SETT) ..............31 Copying User Presets and Settings (ALL) ............ 31 Crossloading Fixture Software (XLD) ............32 viii Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 9 Color Function Parameter ................49 Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Parameters ............50 Zoom Parameter ..................50 Shutter Function Parameter ................ 50 Studio Command 1200/700 Models............50 Studio Command H Model ................51 Dim Parameter ..................52 Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 10 Anhang C: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit ........... 88 Apéndice C: Información Importante De Seguridad ........89 Appendice C: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza ........90 Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation ............... 91 Appendix D: Menu Map Studio Command Menu Map ................93 Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Chapter 1: Product Overview The Studio Command Series offer powerful washlights featuring a large exiting beam with a compact head. All models use a patented lenticular array optical system to enhance the homogeneity of the projected light. The moving yoke fixtures feature an adjustable field angle from 18 to 32 degrees, and a CMY dichroic color-mixing system that provides rapid and quiet color changes.

  • Page 12: Studio Command™ Features

    • Two user Preset modes (A and B), each with an on-board 16-scene memory for a total of 32- scene memory per fixture in stand-alone mode. • DMX macro channel factory-programmed with four Internal Effects™ macros. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 13: Construction

    — 100 V–230 V at 50-60 Hz for Studio Command 700 and Studio Command H models • 5-pin XLR connectors. (Studio Command 1200/700 models also provide connections for 3-pin XLR data cables). • Exclusive High End Systems, Inc. multi-phase technology for stunningly fast, smooth, and quiet yoke movement. • LED status indicators streamline troubleshooting.

  • Page 14: Related Products And Accessories

    ® For more information about optional accessories, contact either your High End Systems dealer/distributor, High End Systems Sales, or visit the High End Systems Web site. For contact information, see Contacting High End Systems® on page ii. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    (2.7 in) 485 mm (19.1 in) 16 mm 295 mm (11.6 in) (.6 in) 543 mm (21.4 in) Environmental Maximum ambient temperature, (T ): 50° C (122° F) Maximum exterior surface temperature: 160° C (320° F) Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 16: Electrical

    F2 - 16 A, 250 V, Fast Blow only (5 mm x 20 mm) Voltage Surge: A surge of 2000 V or more may damage the power supply. Warning: Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 17: Cable And Connector Specifications

    Arc Length Color 5900 K 7200 K 5600 K 7200 K 3200 K Temperature Lamp Life 50% 800 hrs 800 hrs 1000 hrs 1000 hrs 250 hrs X=.325; X=.302; X=.330; X=.302; Y=.320 Y=.320 Y=.330 Y=.320 Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration

    Do not discard the shipping carton and packing materials. The carton and packing materials are specifically designed to protect the product during transport. High End Systems assumes no responsibility for products that are damaged during transport. Always return a product for repair in its original shipping carton and packing materials.

  • Page 20: Installing An Attachment Plug - U.k. Only

    If the lamp glass is soiled by oil or dirt from skin, gloves, etc., clean the cold lamp glass with an alcohol wipe. A soiled lamp could overheat and burst, causing damage to the fixture. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Fixture

    Caution: Do not mount the fixture upright without the four rubber feet installed. Mounting the Fixture on a Truss You will need: • truss or other support system • safety cables (2) • clamps (2) Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 22: Truss Or Other Support System

    1200/700 Model - 24.9 kg (55 lbs) H Model - 21.7 kg (48 lb). Safety Cable High End Systems strongly recommends that you use a safety cable when mounting any fixture. You must supply your own safety cable and verify that the cable is capable of supporting the weight of the fixture.

  • Page 23: Linking The Fixtures

    To link one or more fixtures to a controller and/or to each other, you must obtain data cabling. You can either purchase cabling from High End Systems (see Related Products and Accessories on page 4) or construct your own cabling.

  • Page 24: Cable Connectors

    Caution: Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors. Do not connect or allow contact between the common (cable shield) and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common could cause a ground loop and/or erratic behavior. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 25: Setting Up A Dmx Link

    Related Products and Accessories on page 4. 5-pin Data In 5-pin Data Out Data cable connectors on ® the Studio Command H fixture panel Termination Console Resistor Connecting to a DMX link using 5-pin connectors Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 26: Standalone Fixture Linking

    1. Obtain and disassemble a 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector. 2. Solder a 120 ohm resistor, minimum of 1/4 watt, between pins two and three. 3-pin terminator 5-pin terminator 3. Reassemble the XLR connector. (700 model only) Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 27: Powering On The Fixture

    HighEnd Systems web site (www.highend.com/support). There are two ways to upload new software to Studio Command fixtures: 1. Attach a High End Systems Upload Dongle to your computer and upload the software to your Studio Command fixture using WinUpload software (Version 1.1 or higher).

  • Page 28: Assigning A Dmx Start Channel

    The single exception to the non-overlapping rule is if you want the fixtures to respond to controller commands in exactly the same way. In this case, the fixtures must be the same type (for example, two Studio Command fixtures) and the fixtures must share the entire channel range. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 29: Determining The Dmx Start Channel

    Note: If you connect more than 32 fixtures to a link, you must use a DMX splitter. The 32 device limit complies with the EIA-485 standard. Connecting more than 32 devices per link without a DMX splitter will eventually deteriorate the digital signal. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: The Menu System

    (not preset scenes), the display will flash when a new option is selected (by pressing the <Up> or <Down> arrow buttons) and stops flashing when a new option is stored (by pressing the <Enter> button). Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 32: Studio Command Menu Options

    3. Press <Enter> to accept the new DMX start channel. The LED display stops flashing when a new option is entered. If you do not press <Enter>, the new option you selected is not stored. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 33: Preset Menu (Prst)

    3. Scroll to the PLAY menu (this will be the first menu displayed). Press <Enter> to select. 4. Scroll to ON to set preset playback on, OFF to set preset playback off, or SCN to display which scene is currently playing. 5. Press <Enter> to store selection. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 34: Editing Or Creating An On-Board Memory Scene (Edit)

    –TA16) or user B (TB01–TB16). This examples indicates To user B Scene 16 8. Press <Enter>. The fixture copies the desired scene to the selected scene location. When the copy is complete, dONE will appear briefly in the fixture’s LED display. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 35: Capturing A Preset Scene (Capt)

    4. The LED display will show OK? Press <Enter>. The fixture plays the default sequence continuously until you press <Menu>. Note: To play the fixture’s default sequence, preset playback must be ON (see Setting Preset Playback (PLAY) on page 23.) Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 36: Set Menu (Set)

    Scroll to ON to swap the fixture’s pan and tilt motion, or OFF to return the fixture’s pan and Fixture hung perpendicular tilt motion to normal orientation. to each other 5. Press <Enter> to store. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 37: Inverting Tilt (T/In)

    3. Scroll to the P/IN menu. Press <Enter> to select. Scroll to ON to invert the fixture’s pan motion, or OFF to return the fixture’s pan motion to normal orientation. 5. Press <Enter> to store. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 38: Changing The Display Output (Dspl)

    3. Scroll to the D/IN menu. Press <Enter> to select. Scroll to ON to invert the fixture’s alphanumeric characters, or OFF to return the fixture’s alphanumeric characters to normal orientation. 5. Press <Enter> to store. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 39: Setting The Lamp Warning Message (Lmpl)

    Scroll to LONG to close the shutter (or douse the lamp in H model) only when the fixture is shut down, or SHRT to close the shutter one second after data loss. 5. Press <Enter> to store. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 40: Mode Menu (Mode)

    5. Scroll to the PRST menu (this will be the first menu displayed). Press <Enter>. → → Scroll to A B to copy User A presets to User B, or B A to copy User B presets to User A. 7. Press <Enter> to store selection. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 41: Copying User Settings (Sett)

    → Scroll to A B to copy User A presets and settings to User B, or B A to copy all User B presets and settings to User A. 7. Press <Enter> to store selection. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 42: Crossloading Fixture Software (Xld)

    If a new boot code was included with the newer software, the alphanumeric LED will display a BOOT DIFF error. To correct the boot code, you must copy the new boot code for each fixture (see Copying the Boot Code (BOOT) on page 33). Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 43: Test Menu (Test)

    3. Scroll to the BOOT option. 4. Press <Enter> to start the reboot. The fixture stores the new boot code, then automatically homes. Note: Do not remove power from the fixture while performing a boot copy. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 44: Performing Self Tests (Self)

    3. Scroll to the S/UP option. 4. Press <Enter>. When the LED displays SET NOW, the fixture mechanically homes the dim flags. 5. After mechanically homing press any button to reset and home the fixture. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 45: Testing The Led Display (Disp)

    2. Scroll to the TEST menu. Press <Enter> to select. 3. Scroll to the ENCD option. Press <Enter> to select. Scroll to ON to enable the encoders, or OFF to disable the encoders. 5. Press <Enter> to store. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 46: Information Menu (Info)

    5. Press <Enter> to store the selection. If you are viewing a sensor, the LED will display ON or OFF indicating the status. If you are viewing an encoder, the LED will display the current numeric position of the encoder. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 47: Viewing Fixture Dmx Status And Parameter Values (Fixt)

    4. Scroll to the FIXT menu (this will be the first option displayed). Press <Enter>. 5. Scroll to the desired DMX status or parameter value. 6. Press <Enter>. The LED will display the selected DMX status or parameter value. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 48: Viewing Dmx Data For Another Device (Data)

    If the value changes on the fixture’s LED display, but the fixture still does not respond, contact High End Systems customer service in one of the ways shown in the section titled Contacting High End Systems® on page ii.

  • Page 49: Viewing The Current Logic Board Temperature (Pcb)

    Note: The maximum temperature for the fixture head is 100 C. If this maximum temperature is exceeded, the fixture will shut down and the alphanumeric display will show HEAD TEMP ERR. For more information, see Alphanumeric Display Error Messages on page 63. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 50: Resetting Fixture Hours (F/Rs)

    4. Press <Enter>. The LED will display 0000 when the lamp hours are reset. Note: This option has a five-second delay to avoid inadvertent changes. To reset the lamp hours, you must press and hold the <Enter> button for at least five seconds. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 51: Viewing The Number Of Current Lamp Strikes (L/St)

    3. Scroll to the VER option. 4. Press <Enter>. The LED will display the fixture’s current software version. Note: The software version is also displayed when you exit the menu system (see Alphanumeric Display Error Messages on page 63). Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 52: Scene Creation, Looping And Playback Example

    Select a Pan Value (PAN): 1. Scroll to the PAN parameter. Press <Enter> to select. 2. Scroll to a pan value from -49.9 to +49.9 (in this example, +30.5). 3. Press <Enter> to store the selection. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 53 Select the Zoom Function (ZOOM) 1. Scroll to the ZOOM parameter. Press <Enter> to select. 2. Scroll to the desired value (in this example, a DMX value of 255). 3. Press <Enter> to store the selection. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 54 - such as no light output during the scene. Set the unit of time used for delay (seconds, minutes, or hours) using the TIME parameter. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 55: Creating A Loop

    If power is removed during playback, the fixture will home and begin playback at the first scene. To stop playback, manually MENU ENTER set playback mode off, (see Setting Preset Playback (PLAY) on page 23). Preset playback indicator. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 56: Synchronizing Preset Playback

    1 (see Assigning a DMX Start Channel on page 18). Make sure no other fixture on the link is assigned DMX start channel 1 or fixture number 1. 3. Set preset playback on for all fixtures on the link (see Setting Preset Playback (PLAY) on page 23). Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Fixture Programming

    ™ All Studio Command fixtures support TalkBack” technology. TalkBack™ technology allows remote access to the menu system built into High End Systems fixtures. A DMX console supporting TalkBack can remotely access any option in the Studio Command onboard menu system.

  • Page 58: Dmx Programming Overview

    For more information on whether your DMX controller supports Studio Command fixtures, contact the controller’s vendor. For more information on operating your fixture with a controller (or control device such as DMX control software), consult the documentation provided with the controller. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 59: Dmx Programming Using The Onboard Menu System

    Allows exact positioning at any point on the color wheel for a smaller step between color wheel positions for color crossfades. Random Selects whole color positions at variable speeds. Random speed is set by the Cyan channel. Cycle Cycles through colors. Cycle speed is set by the Cyan channel. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 60: Cyan, Magenta, And Yellow Parameters

    Random Ramp Open/Snap Shut Opens shutter at random variable speeds, then snaps shut at full speed Random Snap Open/ Ramp Shut Opens shutter at full speed, then ramps shut at random variable speeds Open Opens shutter Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 61: Studio Command H Model

    Allows all Studio Command Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their Random Strobe shutters at random times. Allows all Studio Command Fixtures on the DMX link to strobe their Random/Synchronous Strobe shutters at random times in unison. Open Opens shutter Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 62: Dim Parameter

    On Board programming features. The Internal Effects macros operate as an additional programming parameter labeled MACR. The four Internal Effect available on a standard configuration Studio Command fixture are Pan Sweep, Tilt Sweep, Clockwise Circle and Counterclockwise Circle. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 63: Control Parameter

    Commands must be sent for Shutdown disabled, and the LED display reads “SHUT DOWN”. If 5 seconds. a fixture is in shutdown mode, you must home the fixture to bring it back into operation. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 64 CHAPTER 4 Fixture Programming Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5: General Maintenance

    Supply Board and fixture appears dead. Motor Power Supply 6.3 A, 250 V, 5mm x Logic Board Motors will not move, lamp is off, Board F2 Fast Blow only 20mm and motors and fixture appears dead. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 66 Logic Board 6. Gently lower the desired panel(s). 7. From the LED display panel side of the fixture, disconnect the motor power supply cable from the logic board. LED display panel Motor power supply board cable Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 67 (B) out of the fixture. 10. Locate the fuse(s) to be replaced and replace with a fuse of the same type and rating. Motor Power Supply Board Filter Board Logic Board Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 68: Replacing The Lamp

    To replace the lamp: 1. Disconnect power to fixture. If the fixture has been operating, wait for the lamp to cool before handling. 2. Put on protective eyewear and gloves. Lamp cap and assembly screws. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 69: Optimizing The Lamp

    You should optimize the lamp after you replace the lamp, or if you notice a “hot spot” of brightness anywhere other than the center of the light beam. To complete the optimization procedure below, you can use either the fixture’s on-board menu system or your DMX controller. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 70 Press <Enter> to store the selection. Select a Tilt Value (TILT): Scroll to the TILT parameter. Press <Enter> to select. Scroll to the desired tilt value from -49.9–+49.9 (in this example, -20.3) Press <Enter> to store the selection. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 71: Motor Gear Maintenance

    3. Tilt the module to access the gear for each motor [C] and, supporting the gear, carefully apply Krytox lubricant. Caution: Using too much force in applying lubricant can bend and damage gear. 4. Replace shield and bezel. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 5 General Maintenance Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Studio Command fixture. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed in this chapter or the solution listed does not solve the problem, contact High End Systems customer service: Customer Service High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice:800.890.8989...
  • Page 74 Crossloading Fixture Software (XLD) One or more fixtures on the data link has ERSE page 32). failed to erase the FlashROM in a suitable FLSH amount of time. Contact High End Systems customer support if problem continues. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 75 • blockage in fan vents on back of the fixture HEAD fixture’s fan vents. head TEMP Contact High End Systems customer support • a broken wire connecting the fan to the logic page ii (see ) if problem continues. board.
  • Page 76 EMTY data link. Contact High End Systems customer support if problem continues. The fixture has detected a pan error and cannot correct its position due to a: Remove the object (externally or internally) •...
  • Page 77 Crossloading Fixture Software (XLD) failed to program the FlashROM in a suitable PRGM amount of time. page 32). TIME Contact High End Systems customer support if problem continues. TMP1 The fixture cannot detect the temperature Contact High End Systems customer support. LOST readback from the thermometer on the PCB.

  • Page 78: Status Leds

    DMX 512-compatible controller using XLR data-grade cabling. If these LEDs remain OFF even though you have connected the fixture to a controller and are sending DMX 512 commands to the fixture, see the next section. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 79: General Troubleshooting

    Home the fixture (see on page 53 Homing the Fixture (HOME) for controller Homing or not producing homed. on page 33 to Home the fixture manually.) the correct color. Contact High End Systems customer support if problem continues. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 80 Home the fixture (see on page 53 Homing the Fixture (HOME) position is off. on page 33). Contact High End Systems customer service Changing the Display Display is not The LED display is set off. Turn the LED display on (see Output (DSPL) functioning.

  • Page 81: Upload And Crossload Troubleshooting

    Optoisolators, or fixture(s) Remove or bypass any offending devices using RS-422 communication is from the data link or move them after the connected before Studio Command Studio Command fixtures. fixtures on the link. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 82 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 83: Appendix A: Studio Command™ Dmx Protocol

    Wheel (sets the rate for all color wheels when Color function parameter = 16-47) Slow Rate Fast Rate Magenta Magenta Full Saturation Wheel Open Yellow Yellow Full Saturation Wheel Open Zoom Narrow Zoom Zoom Wide Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 84 26-48 42-7A Macro Macro Off 123-125 48-49 7B-7D Note 1) Clockwise circle, small to large 126-160 49-63 7E-A0 Macro Off 161-163 63-64 A1-A3 Counterclockwise circle, small to large 164-198 64-78 A4-C6 Reserved 199-255 78-100 C7-FF Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 85 Mspeed time (up to 25 seconds). Those fixture types that support On Board Programming also support the Internal Effects as part of the On Board programming features. The Internal Effects will operate as an additional programming parameter labeled MACR. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 86: Studio Command 700 Protocol

    Snap Open / Ramp Shut 128-153 50-60 80-99 Ramp Open / Ramp Shut 154-179 60-70 9A-B3 Random Ramp Open / Snap Shut 180-205 71-80 B4-CD Random Snap Open / Ramp Shut 206-231 81-91 CE-E7 Open 232-255 91-100 E8-FF Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 87 Lamp Dimming only. (Accessed when the Control Channel range = 146-149) The shutter functions are the same as the normal shutter function range. Dimming is accomplished electronically, lowering the lamp power. Dimming will not go to black. Strobes are mechanical and will go to black. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 88 700 Watts as the mechanical 142-145 56-57 8E-91 dimming ranges from 0-100%) Lamp only dimming (Electronic dimming only from 146-149 57-58 92-95 a minimum to 700 Watts.) To be determined 150-255 59-100 96-FF Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 89 Mspeed time (up to 25 seconds). Those fixture types that support On Board Programming also support the Internal Effects as part of the On Board programming features. The Internal Effects will operate as an additional programming parameter labeled MACR. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 90: Studio Command-H Protocol

    Open, activate Control channel 0-23 00-17 Periodic Strobe 24-49 9-19 18-31 Shutter Random Random Strobe 50-75 20-29 32-4B Function Synchronous Random Strobe 76-101 30-40 4C-65 Open 102-255 40-100 66-FF Disable 00-03 MSpeed Longest (252.7 sec.) Shortest (0.15 sec.) Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 91 Mspeed time (up to 25 seconds). Those fixture types that support On Board Programming also support the Internal Effects as part of the On Board programming features. The Internal Effects will operate as an additional programming parameter labeled MACR. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 92 Appendix A Studio Command™ DMX Protocol Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 93: Appendix B: Mspeed Conversion Table

    41.04 2.86 17.09 41.85 3.07 17.61 42.68 3.29 18.14 43.50 3.52 18.68 44.34 3.76 19.23 45.19 4.00 19.79 46.04 4.25 20.36 46.90 4.52 20.93 47.77 4.78 21.51 48.65 5.06 22.10 49.54 5.34 22.70 50.43 5.64 Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 94 87.95 155.71 238.79 89.14 157.30 240.75 90.34 158.89 242.72 91.55 160.49 244.70 92.76 162.09 246.68 93.98 163.71 248.68 95.21 165.33 250.68 96.45 166.96 246.68 97.70 168.60 248.68 98.95 170.25 250.68 100.22 171.91 252.68 101.49 173.57 Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 95: Appendix C: Important Safety Information

    1. Change shields, and lenses if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. 2. Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on. Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 96 Wear eye and hand protection when re-lamping. 3. Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 160° C (320° F). Allow 5 minutes for cooling before handling. 4. Change the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 97: Appendice C: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité

    3. Les surfaces de l'appareil peuvent atteindre des températures de 160 C. Laisser refroidir pendant 5 minutes avant la manipulation. 4. Changer la lampe si elle est endommagée ou thermiquement déformée. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 98: Anhang C: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit

    3. Die Oberflächen des Gerätes können Temperaturen bis zu 160 C erreichen. Vor dem Anfassen stets 5 Minuten lang abkühlen lassen. 4. Falls die Lampe beschädigt oder durch Wärmeeinwirkung verformt ist, muß sie ausgewechselt werden. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 99: Apéndice C: Información Importante De Seguridad

    3. Las superficies del equipo pueden alcanzar temperaturas máximas de 160 grados centígrados. Deje que se enfríen por 5 minutos antes de tocarlas. 4. Cambie la lámpara si ésta se avería o deforma por acción térmica. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 100: Appendice C: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza

    3. Le superfici della apparecchiatura possono arrivare a temperature di 160 gradi centrigradi (194 gradi f). Aspettare 5 minuti prima di maneggiare. 4. Cambiare la lampadina se si danneggia o se si e' deformata dovuto alle alte temperature. Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 101: Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation

    Appendix C Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock. VIGTIGT! LEDEREN MED GUL/GROEN ISOLATION MAA KUN TILSLUTTES KLEMME MAERKET ELLER Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 102 Appendix C Studio Command Series User Manual...

  • Page 103: Appendix D: Menu Map

    (NR26), snap shut NS01– select the frequency to snap open, randomly ramp shut slow NS26 (NS01) to fast (NS26) OPEN open the shutter D001– select a dim value from dark (D001) to bright (D255) D255 Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 104 (0.15) to slow (252.7) MCOF set all macro options off P00- pan sweep macro from small to large macros off MACR T00– tilt sweep from small to large macros off C00– clockwise circle macro CC34 Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 105 P/IN set pan invert off set the LED display on DSPL set the LED display off dim the LED display select inverted LED display orientation D/IN select normal LED display orientation Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 106 S/UP place the fixture in setup mode for mechanical homing DISP self test the LED display restore pan and tilt encoder operation ENCD disable pan and tilt encoder operation CODE Factory use only Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 107 (press and hold the <Enter> button L/RS for five seconds to change the value) L/ST view the current number of lamp strikes L/HR view the current number of lamp hours view the fixture’s software version Studio Command Series User Manual...
  • Page 108 Appendix D Studio Command Series User Manual...

This manual is also suitable for:

Studio command 700Studio command hStudio command 1200

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