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Source Four LED Series 3 User Manual Version 1.1.0 Part Number: 7462M1200-1.1.0 Rev: A Released: 2021-08...
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Table of Contents Introduction Help from ETC Technical Services Safety Overview Fixture User Interface Set Up and Focus the Fixture Install the Antenna Install a Shutter Barrel Install a Lens Tube Mount the Fixture Connect Power and Data Focus the Fixture...
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Preset Mode Set Up Wireless Control Set Up Multiverse Wireless Communication Configure Fixtures Wirelessly Using the Set Light App Control and Customize the Display Lock the Display Adjust the Display Settings Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Checklist Adjust the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Test the Emitters View Diagnostic Data Export Fixture Data for Troubleshooting...
Introduction With the Source Four LED Series 3 you get a fixture that breaks through the limitations of designing with other LED fixtures. Wireless control, NFC from a mobile device, and over a decade of LED color research come together in this impressive fixture. You get incredible brightness with the highest quality light and tunability available from an LED profile.
Help from ETC Technical Services If you are having difficulties and your problem is not addressed by this document, try the ETC support website at support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! The light source in this luminaire is not user-replaceable, and must be replaced only by a qualified technician. Contact ETC Customer Support for assistance. AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLÉCTRIQUE! La source lumineuse de ce projecteur n'est pas remplaçable par l'utilisateur et ne doit être remplacée seulement par un technicien qualifié.
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AVERTISSEMENT : Prendre connaissance des avertissements de sécurité suivants avant toute utilisation : Ce produit doit être installé selon le code d'installation pertinent, par • une personne qui connait bien le produit et son fonctionnement ainsi que les risques inhérents. Débranchez le projecteur de son alimentation et du DMX et laissez-le •...
Overview Fixture Source Four LED Series 3, shown with 26° XDLT lens tube Yoke tilt-lock: Tilt the fixture as needed, and then turn the tilt-lock clockwise to lock the position. If necessary, pull the tilt-lock away from the stem to adjust the tilt-lock position. Safety cable attachment point: Attach safety cable to the fixture housing.
User Interface Address Mode 3 Ch RGB DMX Loss HLL 2 Min 1/3 Red Display: The colors of options on the display correspond to the colors of the encoders below the display (E) and the Intensity encoder to the right of the display (B). See Display on page 1 Intensity encoder: When in DMX mode, press the Intensity encoder to enter Focus mode when focusing the...
Set Up and Focus the Fixture WARNING: Note the following safety warnings before use: Only use mounting hardware that is rated for the total weight of the • fixture and accessories. In addition to primary suspension, attach a safety cable (or other •...
XDLT lens tubes and the XDLT shutter barrel are not compatible with Source Four incandescent fixtures. Use with incandescent fixtures will result in damage to the shutter barrel and will void the ETC warranty. Insert the shutter barrel (A) into the light engine, and rotate clockwise 45 degrees.
Mount the Fixture Mount the fixture using appropriate hardware. If necessary, adjust the yoke position to accommodate a low-clearance mount. Adjust the Yoke Position 1. Remove the yoke tilt-locks, washers, and hex bolts from both sides of the fixture. 2. Remove the antenna storage accessory on the side of the yoke, and retain for future use. Store the Antenna on page 28 3.
Green/Yellow = Protective earth • Focus the Fixture 1. Apply power to the fixture, and wait until the fixture has booted up (the ETC splash screen displays during boot up). 2. Press any encoder to "wake" the display. 3. What screen is currently displayed? DMX: Press any encoder to leave the view-only screen, and then press the Intensity...
Shape the Beam Shape the beam by adjusting the shutters, adding a pattern, adding a drop-in iris or motorized pattern, or rotating the shutter barrel. Insert a Pattern The pattern holder slot (A) is on the top side of the barrel and in front of the shutters. You can insert A-size, B-size, and glass pattern holders in the pattern holder slot.
Use Fixture in DMX Mode After you connect power and data to the fixture and provide DMX, press the Function button ( use the Intensity encoder to navigate to DMX Mode, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it. In the DMX screen, you can set the DMX address, DMX mode, and DMX loss behavior. Note: You can also set these values using RDM, or by pressing the Menu button ( turning the Intensity encoder to navigate to DMX Settings, and then pressing the...
DMX Control Channels Parameter DMX Value Description Comments 3200 K 1900–6000 K 1–165 CCT values increase by 25 for each DMX value (1 = 1900 K, 2 = 1925 K, etc.). 166–254 6050–10,450 K CCT values increase by 50 for each DMX value (166 = 6050 K, 167 = 6100 K, etc.). 5600 K Use Fixture in DMX Mode...
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Parameter DMX Value Description Comments Curve 0–9 Incandescent 10–19 Linear 20–29 Incandescent Red Shift In Direct Mode, the fixture uses Incandescent instead of Incandescent Red Shift. 30–39 Linear Red Shift In Direct Mode, the fixture uses Linear instead of Linear Red Shift.
Parameter DMX Value Description Comments 0–49 Brightest Calculation uses a combination of LEDs to produce the Tuning brightest version of the selected chromaticity. (Color calculation 50–149 Spectral Calculation uses a combination of LEDs to produce the method) best spectral match of the selected chromaticity. The Spectral option results in higher color rendering, but lower intensity levels.
Use Fixture in Stand-alone Mode After you connect power to the fixture, press the Function button ( ), use the Intensity encoder to navigate to one of the following stand-alone modes, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it: Studio: Use one of three studio (white light) presets, or customize the presets. •...
Studio Mode 1. Press the Function button ( ), use the Intensity encoder to navigate to Studio Mode, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it. Turn to adjust intensity, press to toggle between current intensity and 0, or press and turn to adjust by 1/4 stop.
Color Mode 1. Press the Function button ( ), use the Intensity encoder to navigate to Color Mode, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it. Turn to adjust intensity, or press to toggle between current intensity and 0. Color Color I: 97%...
Effects Mode 1. Press the Function button ( ), use the Intensity encoder to navigate to Effects Mode, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it. Turn an encoder to modify the value in the matching field. Effects Settings Max Int 100% Step...
Preset Mode 1. Press the Function button ( ), use the Intensity encoder to navigate to Preset Mode, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it. The background approximates Turn an encoder to modify the the preset color. value in the matching field. Preset Edit Preset Color 4 100%...
Set Up Wireless Control Set Up Multiverse Wireless Communication ® You can use a City Theatrical Multiverse transmitting device to wirelessly configure and control the fixture. For information on using Multiverse products, see the documentation provided with the products. Note: For additional guidance and troubleshooting resources when setting up your wireless system, download the Multiverse Wireless Setup Information Guide at etcconnect.com.
Control and Customize the Display UI Lock Lock the Display Set this switch to lock the UI and prevent any changes to the fixture setup. The display indicates when the UI is locked. Adjust the Display Settings Address Mode 3 Ch RGB 1.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Checklist If you cannot find the resources that you need in this document, contact ETC Technical Services (see Help from ETC Technical Services on page 2 What I'm Seeing What Might Be Wrong What To Try Color on the fixture does...
Press the blue encoder to select all emitter colors, or turn the encoder to select an • individual emitter color. (De = Deep red, Re = Red, etc.) Press the green encoder to toggle between off and full (FL) for the selected emitters, •...
View Diagnostic Data As part of troubleshooting any issues with a fixture, ETC Technical Services may ask that you view diagnostic data on the fixture. 1. Press the Menu button ( ), turn the Intensity encoder to navigate to Diagnostics, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it.
Copying the files to the fixture: A progress meter displays as the files are copied to the fixture. b. Verifying the files: The ETC logo displays on the top half of the screen as the fixture verifies the files. You can safely remove the USB drive at this time.
Update All Connected Fixtures 1. After you update the firmware on a fixture, verify that the fixture is not receiving DMX/RDM before you proceed. 2. Press the Menu button ( ) on the fixture, and then use the Intensity encoder to navigate through the menu: Local Settings > Push Firmware.
Store the Antenna When transporting or storing the fixture, store the wireless antenna on the yoke to protect it . Insert base, 1. Grasp the antenna on the ribbed section at the base and then snap into unscrew it from the fixture. accessory clip 2.
Specifications and Reference For current and complete compliance and specifications, see the Source Four LED Series 3 datasheet at etcconnect.com. Environment The Source Four LED Series 3 operates in ambient temperatures of 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) and is rated IP20 (for use in dry locations only). Fixture temperature information: Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature: Ta=40°C (104°F) •...
Value Description Manufacturer ID 0x6574 Electronic Theatre Controls Model ID S4LEDS3L, S4LEDS3LS 0x0500 ETC Source Four LED Series 3 Lustr S4LEDS3D, S4LEDS3DS 0x0501 ETC Source Four LED Series 3 Daylight DMX Personality 0x00E0 1 = Direct 2 = Expanded 3 = Studio...
ISED Compliance This device contains a license-exempt transmitter/receiver that complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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