Outsight Creamsource User Manual

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Page 1 User Manual For software V5.0 and above...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or trans- lated in another language without prior written consent from Outsight. The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However, Outsight continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification, equip-...
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information High power LED light is emitted from this product. Do not stare directly into the beam, permanent eye damage could result Case can get hot during normal operation. Please take care when handling unit. Maximum Surface Temperature Tc = 70 deg C Power Supply has dangerous voltages inside.
Page 4: Introduction
Please take the time to read this manual before using your Creamsource. This will give you a good understanding of the full functionality of the Creamsource and its...
Page 5: Plugging In And Turning On
Temperature As the Creamsource is a high power device, it will get hot during normal operation, and care must be taken when touching the unit. The maximum surface temperature of the lamp head will be 60 deg C, when operated in ambi- ent temperature of 25 deg C Maximum ambient temperature for normal operation is 40 deg C.
Page 6: Rigging And Safety
If rigging the unit above people, from vehicles, moving platforms, or hanging from any rigging, be sure to secure the unit through the safety-cable holes located at each end of the Creamsource using approved and correctly rated safety cables, chains or carabiners. Both safety chain holes should be used.
Page 7: Quick Release Yoke
They should be adjusted so the lever requires firm pressure to lock and unlock. Yoke Safety Screws If using the Creamsource in a fixed installation for extended periods of time, please tighten the SAFETY SCREWS for additional protection. There are two of these screws on each side of the yoke.
Page 8: Controls
Controls The control wheel adjusts the intensity or colour temperature of the light output. It is speed sensitive, so it can be turned slowly for fine adjustments, or quickly for rapid changes. It also is used to change other settings such as strobe frequency or dual flash level when using these modes.
Page 9: Lcd Display And Menu
LCD Display and Menu General Info Display This is the normal display mode of the Creamsource. The current intensity level is displayed, along with additional information in the status area at the top of the screen: • When a DMX signal is detected, the text “DMX” appears •...
Page 10: High Speed
High Speed When using the Creamsource at 100%, it is flicker free to over 10,000fps. However when dimming, or when using a Bender which is not set to Maximum Output, flicker can become noticeable at speeds over 700fps.
Page 11 Note the Colour Temperature setting is only available on the Bender models, and the range will be dependant on the particular model of Bender. NORMAL Normal is for using the light as a normal solid light source. Intensity and Colour Temperature (Bender models only) may be adjusted.
Page 12 RANDOM Creates a random pattern of flashes that can be adjusted to look similar to lightning, welding or other flashing effects. The ON/OFF button can be used to turn the effect on or off, and the FLASH button can be used to create ‘bursts’ of random flashing SETTING RANGE DESCRIPTION...
Page 13 This is a special mode used for calibrating the light to an external sync source, such as the FlashBandit sync box. It is used to make sure the camera shutter and Creamsource are synchro- nised, to prevent the flash-banding effects when shooting on a CMOS sensor camera. See page 17 for more details.
Page 14: Synchronising Multiple Units
To synchronise special effects modes such as Strobe and Random, the mode should be set up on one Creamsource only, with the other units set to Normal mode. This Creamsource then becomes the Master, and drives the others in sync with it. Any changes to settings, or using the ON/OFF and FLASH buttons should be done from this unit.
Page 15: Running From Batteries
Running from Batteries Both the Mini and Doppio Creamsource can be run on DC battery power directly, with no addi- tional hardware required. The Creamsource Mini also has an attachment for mounting V-Lock or Anton Bauer batteries onto the unit. The recommended battery voltage is 24V and 32V.
Page 16: External Effects Triggering
External Effects Triggering This allows an external pulse to trigger any effects including Timed Flash and Dual Level Flash. It is essentially a way of remotely accessing the FLASH button, and performs the same function as pressing and releasing this button. External triggering can be enabled by selecting MENU->Advanced->Triggering->External Trigger When enabled, the text EXT appears in the upper right of the LCD display.
Page 17: Syncing To Camera
Syncing to Camera using the Flashbandit The Creamsource can be triggered from an external source, such as a sync generator box (e.g. Ambient ACL202CT Lockit box), to ensure that it is synchronised with the camera shutter. This can be used to solve the frame tearing / flash banding problem most digital CMOS (and in fact some CCD/ film) cameras can have with any flashing or strobing light source.
Page 18 Note also the ‘Timed Flash’ effect will not sychronise between units, however all other effects will How to run multiple Creamsource WITH DMX/Remote: You will need a FlashBandit unit for each Creamsource, and each unit will have to be calibrated (the same Phase angle will apply to all units).
Page 19: Specifications For Creamsource Doppio (Cs-140)
Specifications for Creamsource Doppio (CS-140) Specifications for complete system Complete system includes Lamp Head, Power Supply and Power Cables Model Number K-CS-140-n-x-y Input 90-260V AC, 50-60Hz, 6.0A Environmental Max Ta:40ºC Certifications EN55015 EN61547 EN61000-3-2 EN61003-3 EN60598.2.17 DIN EN62471:03 - Risk Group 1 FCC Part 15, Class A AS/NZS 61347.1 &...
Page 20: Specifications For Creamsource Mini (Csm-60)
Specifications for Creamsource Mini (CSM-60) Specifications for complete system Complete system includes Lamp Head, Power Supply and Power Cables Model Number K-CSM-60-n-x-y Input 90-260V AC, 50-60Hz, 2.0A Environmental Max Ta:40ºC Certifications EN55015 EN61547 EN61000-3-2 EN61003-3 EN60598.2.17 DIN EN62471:03 - Risk Group 1 FCC Part 15, Class A AS/NZS 61347.1 &...
Page 21: Dmx Implementation Tables
For scenarios 1 & 3, smoothing is controlled by ‘DMX Smooth’ setting in the Advanced Menu in the Creamsource. For modes 2 & 4, it is controlled by the relevant channel and the ‘DMX Smooth’ setting in the Creamsource is ignored.
Page 22 Scenario 2: 8 Bits - Brightness, CCT, Smoothing, Effects Slot No Slot Name DMX Value Output Value (Effect Name) Brightness 000...255 0...100% 000...255 2700...6500K Smoothing 000...127 Smoothing ON 128...255 Smoothing OFF Effects Rate 000...255 1...50Hz (Strobe) 1...50Hz (Random) 1-255 Frames OFF (Flash Frames) Effects Duration 000...255 1...99% (Strobe) 2-200mS (Random)
Page 23 Scenario 4: 16 Bits - Brightness, CCT, Smoothing, Effects Slot No Slot Name DMX Value Output Value Brightness 00000...65535 0...100% 00000...65535 2700...6500K Smoothing 000...127 Smoothing ON 128...255 Smoothing OFF Effects Rate 000...255 1...50Hz (Strobe) 1...50Hz (Random) 1-255 Frames OFF (Flash Frames) Effects Duration 000...255 1...99% (Strobe) 2-200mS (Random)
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