Optimizing The Lamp - High End Systems Studio Command Series User Manual

3. Tilt the fixture's head to access the lamp cap
[A] and using a wide tip, flat head screwdriver,
loosen (but do not remove) the two lamp
assembly screws [B].
4. Pull the lamp assembly straight out of the fixture
[C]. The lamp assembly is connected to the
fixture by lamp socket wires. Support the lamp
assembly while replacing the lamp. Do not
allow the lamp socket wires to support the
weight of the lamp assembly.
5. Holding the existing lamp by its ceramic base, carefully pull the lamp straight
out of the lamp socket [D]
Caution: Do not squeeze the lamp glass while removing the
6. Remove all packaging materials from the new lamp. Holding the new lamp by
its ceramic base, gently press the two base pins into the lamp socket until the
lamp is firmly seated.
Caution: When handling the new lamp, avoid contact with the lamp
7. Re-insert the lamp assembly straight into the fixture.
Caution: Make sure the lamp socket wires are not wrapped
8. Tighten the lamp assembly screws.
9. Reset the lamp hours to zero so that you can track the lamp life (see Resetting Lamp Hours
(L/RS) (Studio Command 1200/700 models only) on page 40).
10. Optimize the new lamp.

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.
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existing lamp from the socket. Lamp glass may
shatter.
glass. 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.
around the lamp or crimped while reinserting the
lamp assembly.
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General Maintenance
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