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© High End Systems, Inc. 1999-2004 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.
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  • Page 1 Studio Spot, Studio Color 250, Studio Spot 250, LAD, the Lightwave Research logo, and the High End Systems globe logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Lighting Company. Fram is a registered trademark of Allied Signal.
  • Page 2 8200 Haskell Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91406 US voice: 818.947.0550 fax: 818.908.8975 Orlando voice: 352.241.8567 Europe Headquarters: High End Systems Europe LTD. 53 Northfield Road London W13 voice: +44 20.8579.5665 fax: +44 20.8579.8469 Singapore: High End Systems Singapore Pte. Ltd.
  • Page 3 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 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 Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two year parts and labor limited warranty. The Laser Aiming Device (LAD™) for Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures is covered by a six (6) month parts and labor limited warranty. Dichroic ®...
  • Page 6 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ® Studio Spot 250 Features ...................intro-1 ® Studio Color 250 Features ..................intro-2 Symbols ........................intro-3 Document Conventions ..................intro-4 Specifications ......................intro-4 Physical Specifications ..................intro-4 Electrical Specifications .................. intro-6 Environmental Specifications ................. intro-6 Laser Aiming Device (LAD™) Specifications ..........intro-6 LAD™...
  • Page 8 Chapter 2 Configuring the Fixture Fixture Types ......................2-1 Selecting a Control Method ..................2-2 DMX Start Channel Control Method ..............2-2 Fixture Number Control Method ................2-2 Assigning a Fixture Address ..................2-3 Channel Range ......................2-3 Determining the Unique DMX Start Channel ............2-4 Determining the Unique Fixture Number ............2-5 Wasted DMX Channels ...................2-6 Chapter 3...
  • Page 9 ® Studio Color 250 Menu Map ................4-10 Fixture Options ......................4-20 Address Menu (ADDR) ..................4-20 Set Menu (SET) ....................4-20 Setting Factory Defaults (FACT) ..............4-21 Swapping Pan and Tilt (SWAP) ..............4-22 Inverting Tilt (T/IN) ..................4-22 Inverting Pan (P/IN) ..................4-23 Changing the Display Output (DSPL) ............4-23 Inverting LED Characters (D/IN) ..............4-24 Changing the Control Method (CHNL) ............4-24 Setting the Lamp Warning Message (LMPL) ..........4-25...
  • Page 10 Enabling the Preset Default (DFLT) ..............4-42 Chapter 5 Preset Programming Programming Overview ..................... 5-1 Scene .......................5-1 DMX Controller vs. Stand Alone Operation ...........5-1 Macros ......................5-2 MSpeed vs. Full Speed ..................5-2 Ramp Open, Snap Shut ..................5-2 Forward and Reverse Spins ................5-3 Preset Programming ....................
  • Page 11 Overview of Operation ....................6-2 Recommended Laser Use ..................6-3 Aligning the Laser ....................6-3 Alignment Procedure ..................6-4 Chapter 7 General Maintenance Replacing Parts ......................7-1 Replacing Fuses .....................7-1 Replacing the Lamp ....................7-4 ® Replacing Studio Spot 250 Wheel Components ..........7-7 Replacing Dichroics ..................7-7 Replacing Lithos ....................7-9 Replacing Effects ...................7-12 ®...
  • Page 12 Apéndice C Información Importante De Seguridad ............... C-4 Appendice C Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza ..............C-5 Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation ................C-6 List of Figures ® ® Figure intro-1. Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 dimensions....intro-5 Figure 1-1. Removing the bezel.................1-1 Figure 1-2.
  • Page 13 Figure 6-4. Orient the fixture for laser alignment............6-4 Figure 6-5. Remove the bezel..................6-5 Figure 6-6. Locate the center of the beam on the wall and mark the ideal laser position.....................6-6 Figure 6-7. LAD™ mounting/alignment screws............6-7 Figure 7-1. Remove the two panel covers..............7-2 Figure 7-2.
  • Page 14 Table 3-6. Beam Shaping Settings ................3-6 Table 3-7. Color Position Settings ................3-8 Table 3-8. Litho Function Settings ................3-8 Table 3-9. Litho Rotate Settings .................3-9 Table 3-10. Effects Rotate Settings ................3-11 Table 3-11. Iris Settings ....................3-11 Table 3-12. Shutter Settings ..................3-12 Table 3-13.
  • Page 15 Studio Spot 250 also includes an iris for even more control over image and beam size. Each Studio Spot 250 is fitted with a 13-position color wheel and a 5-position, rotating effects wheel which includes prisms and effects glass as standard.
  • Page 16 • High efficiency reflector and optical train providing over 4,000 total lumens. • Color wheel that includes 12 positions (plus open) and allows for easy dichroic ® filter changes. Colors chosen to match the Technobeam automated luminaire. • Fully rotating and indexing litho wheel that includes 7 positions (plus open) and allows for easy litho changes.

  • Page 17: Symbols

    ® • High efficiency, 2000 hour MSD250/2 lamp developed by Philips in conjunction ® with High End Systems , Inc. • Motion range of 570° pan and 270° tilt. • Enhanced construct parameters including ramp/snap, random, and spin functions. • High efficiency reflector and optical train providing over 7,000 total lumens.

  • Page 18: Document Conventions

    This symbol indicates that a fire hazard is present. Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal injury. This symbol indicates that eye protection is required. This symbol indicates an explosion hazard. This symbol indicates the minimum distance to a lighted object, which in this case, is 1 meter.

  • Page 19: Figure Intro-1. Studio Spot

    Studio Spot 250 Studio Color 250 19.59 in. 19.59 in. (497.5mm) (497.5mm) .25 in. .25 in. (6.3mm) (6.3mm) 11.62 in. 11.62 in. (295.1mm) (295.1mm) 18.01 in. 18.01 in. (457.5mm) (457.5mm) 15.25 in. 14.03 in. (388.6mm) (356.4mm) 13.77 in. 13.77 in.

  • Page 20: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifications Warning: Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed. Factory setting: 230V, 50Hz Selectable voltages: 100V, 50Hz, 3.75 A 120V, 50Hz, 3.13 A 230V, 50Hz, 1.6 A 100V, 60Hz, 3.75 A 120V, 60Hz, 3.13 A 208V, 60Hz, 1.8 A Rated power: 375 W Fuses:...

  • Page 21: Dichroic, Litho, And Effect Specifications

    Dichroic, Litho, and Effect Specifications Dichroic Glass • Diameter: 1.125” ± 0.010” (28.5 mm ± 0.25 mm) • Thickness: 0.069” ± 0.010” (1.8 mm ± 0.25 mm) LithoPatterns • Diameter: 0.996” ± 0.005” (25 mm ± 0.13 mm) • Image area: 0.860” ± 0.005” (22 mm ± 0.13 mm) •...

  • Page 22: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Table intro-1 lists the Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 optional accessories available from your High End Systems dealer/distributor. ® ® Table intro-1. Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 Optional Accessories Part Description Part Number 18° Studio Spot 250 lens 40060001 27°...

  • Page 23: Setup And Installation

    Setup and Installation Unpacking the Fixture Unpack the Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 and verify that the fixture arrived without damage. Inspect both the outside of the fixture for physical damage and the optical assembly for damage to glass components. To access the optical assembly, release the two latches located on the fixture head and remove the bezel (see Figure 1-1).

  • Page 24: Setting The Fixture Voltage

    Setting the Fixture Voltage Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures are factory-set to 230V, 50Hz. If your power source differs, you must change the fixture’s input voltage to match your power source. Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures offer the following switch- selectable input voltage/frequency settings: •...

  • Page 25: Figure 1-2. Remove The Two Panel Covers

    two panel retaining screws two panel covers Figure 1-2. Remove the two panel covers. 3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen (but do not remove) the two display panel retaining screws from each side of the fixture (see Figure 1-3). LED display panel retaining screw Figure 1-3.

  • Page 26: Figure 1-4. Lower The Display Panel

    4. Gently lower the display panel to access the voltage switch blocks on the circuit board (see Figure 1-4). gently lower the display panel voltage select label Figure 1-4. Lower the display panel. 5. Locate the voltage select label (see Figure 1-4) and the three switch blocks labeled “SW1,”...

  • Page 27: Changing The Power Cord Cap

    Changing the Power Cord Cap Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures are shipped with an attached power cord cap. However, different locations (even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect your fixture to a power outlet. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc.

  • Page 28: Powering On The Fixture

    Warning: This equipment for connection to a branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A. Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures do not have a power switch. To power on the fixture, simply connect it to an appropriately-rated power source. Once connected, you can remotely power up or shutdown the fixture via controller commands (see “Control”...

  • Page 29: Identifying Display Panel Components

    Identifying Display Panel Components The front panel on Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures has an alphanumeric LED (Light Emitting Diode) display, five status LEDs, and four menu navigation buttons (see Figure 1-7). alphanumeric LED display navigation Motor...

  • Page 30: Constructing Cabling

    • nominal impedance 100-140Ω Cable Connectors Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures can accept either 3-pin or 5-pin XLR cable connectors. Your cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end of the cable and a female XLR connector on the other end.

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Link

    Grounding lug (inside XLR shell) XLR shell Common (cable shield) positive positive Common (data true)* (data true)* negative (cable shield) (data negative negative negative complement) (data complement)* (data (data positive complement)* positive complement) (data true) (data true) Female XLR Connector Male XLR Connector *This data line is not used by the fixture, but allows data to pass through the fixture.

  • Page 32: Figure 1-10. Data In And Data Out Connectors On The Fixture's Side Panel

    2. Connect the female XLR cable connector of the same data cable to the first (or next) fixture’s 3-pin or 5-pin Data In connector (see Figure 1-10). DMX controller 5-pin Data Out connector 5-pin Data In connector 3-pin Data 3-pin Data Out connector In connector Female XLR...

  • Page 33: Constructing A Terminator

    Therefore, make sure you either put all of these devices after the Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixtures on the link, or bypass these devices when you perform software uploads or crossloads.

  • Page 34: Mounting The Fixture Upright

    Do not mount on a flammable surface. Use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture. You can mount Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixtures either upright (on the fixture’s base) or in any orientation suspended from a support system (such as a truss).

  • Page 35: Safety Cable

    Specifications” on page intro-4. Safety Cable High End Systems strongly recommends that you use safety cable when mounting any fixture. You must supply your own safety cable and verify the cable is capable of supporting the weight of the fixture. You can order galvanized safety cables from your High End Systems dealer/distributor (see “Optional Accessories”...

  • Page 36: Figure 1-14. Attaching A Clamp And Safety Cable To The Fixture

    3. Attach suitable clamps through the center holes on the base of the fixture (see Figure 1-14). Use locking washers when attaching the clamps to the fixture’s base. truss clamp safety cable locking washers holes on fixture's base Figure 1-14. Attaching a clamp and safety cable to the fixture. 4.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Fixture

    Available fixture types and the number of DMX channels used per fixture are listed below: • SPOT - for use with Studio Spot 250 fixtures only. This protocol uses 18 DMX channels per fixture. • COLR - for use with Studio Color 250 fixtures only. This protocol uses 15 DMX channels per fixture.

  • Page 38: Selecting A Control Method

    Selecting a Control Method You must select a control method for each Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixture: either a DMX start channel (recommended) or a fixture number (for a link with fixtures that all use the same number of DMX channels).

  • Page 39: Assigning A Fixture Address

    Each Studio Spot 250 fixture reserves a block of 18 contiguous channels. Each Studio Color 250 fixture reserves a block of 15 contiguous channels. Therefore, you can control up to 28 Studio Spot 250 fixtures (512 DMX channels available / 18 channels ®...

  • Page 40: Determining The Unique Dmx Start Channel

    Studio Spot 250 = 28.4 fixtures per link) or up to 32 Studio Color 250 fixtures*. *Note: Although there are enough available DMX channels to link up to 34 Studio Color 250 fixtures, you must use a DMX splitter to connect more than 32 fixtures per link.

  • Page 41: Determining The Unique Fixture Number

    3. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the desired fixture number and press the <Enter> button. Note: You must assign a unique fixture address to each Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixture that you wish to respond independently to controller commands.

  • Page 42: Wasted Dmx Channels

    DMX link, refer to “DMX Start Channels” on page A-1, which shows the channel ranges reserved for Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures. This table will help you determine the next available DMX start channel/fixture number for successive Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixtures on the link.

  • Page 43: Operating The Fixture

    Chapter 3 Operating the Fixture Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures can be operated either with a DMX- compatible controller or with preset programming (using on-board scene memory for stand alone operation). This chapter provides fixture construct explanations to help you program your fixture with a DMX controller.

  • Page 44: Programming With A Dmx Controller

    Programming With a DMX Controller When you program your fixtures with a DMX controller, you are assigning a DMX value to each of the fixture’s constructs. A construct is a specific feature of the fixture that helps to design the “look” of the light beam (such as the color, effect, or focus). For controller values for each construct setting, see “Studio Spot®...

  • Page 45: Pan And Tilt

    Control Pan and Tilt The Pan and Tilt constructs are available for both Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures. Both fixtures offer 570° pan and 270° tilt motion. DMX channels 1 and 3 allow coarse positioning to approximately one degree of the desired pan and tilt position.

  • Page 46: Color Function

    250 fixtures and is controlled with DMX channel 5. This construct determines how the Studio Spot 250 color wheel or the Studio Color 250 cyan, magenta, and yellow color wheels move. The Color Function construct values can be enabled in either full speed (controller crossfading the wheel positions), or MSpeed (MSpeed control of the wheel motor).

  • Page 47: Cyan

    Cyan Cyan The Cyan construct is available only (color mixing portion) for Studio Color 250 fixtures and is controlled with DMX channel 6. This construct determines how the cyan Dark (Black color wheel moves. The cyan wheel Blue light) settings available are determined by ®...

  • Page 48: Yellow

    Table 3-4. Magenta Settings Color Magenta Function Setting Description Chosen Available Allows exact positioning within the color mixing section of the Pure Mix Pure Mix Mode magenta color wheel. Determines the magenta color wheel spin speed, direction, or fixed Spin Spin Mode position.

  • Page 49: Color Position

    Figure 3-4. Studio Color 250 beam shaping (lenticular) wheel. Color Position The Color Position construct is available only for Studio Spot 250 fixtures and is controlled with DMX channel 6. This construct allows you to choose a color wheel position (see Figure 3-5).

  • Page 50: Litho Function

    Litho Function The Litho Function construct is available only for Studio Spot 250 fixtures and is controlled with DMX channel 7. This construct determines how the litho wheel moves. The Litho Function construct values can be enabled in either full speed (controller crossfading the wheel positions), or MSpeed (MSpeed control of the wheel motor).

  • Page 51: Litho Position

    Litho Position The Litho Position construct is available only for Studio Spot 250 fixtures and is controlled with DMX channel 8. This construct allows you to choose a litho wheel position (see Figure 3-6). Belly Invert Sun spurt (static litho)

  • Page 52: Effects

    Random Random Mode positions. Effects The Effects construct is available only for Studio Spot 250 fixtures and is controlled with DMX channel 10. This construct allows you to choose an effects wheel position (see Figure 3-7). 5 Frost Slow glass 4...

  • Page 53: Effects Rotate

    Iris The Iris construct is available only for Studio Spot 250 fixtures and is controlled with DMX channel 13. The iris settings are listed in Table 3-11. Table 3-11. Iris Settings...

  • Page 54: Shutter

    DMX controller constructs are set to the highest values. Shutter The Shutter construct is available for both Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures. This construct is controlled with DMX channel 14 for Studio Spot 250 fixtures or DMX channel 11 for Studio Color 250 fixtures. The shutter settings are listed in Table 3-12.

  • Page 55: Dim

    The Dim construct is available for both Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures. This construct is controlled with DMX channel 15 for Studio Spot 250 fixtures or DMX channel 12 for Studio Color 250 fixtures. The Dim construct provides full dimming capability without changing the color temperature or the beam shape.

  • Page 56: Control

    Sets the LAD continuously on. Control The Control construct is available for both Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures. This construct is controlled with DMX channel 18 for Studio Spot 250 fixtures or DMX channel 15 for Studio Color 250 fixtures.

  • Page 57: Updating Software

    Systems” on page ii). Uploading Software to the Fixture There are three ways to upload new software to your Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixtures: 1. Attach a High End Systems Upload Dongle to your computer and upload the software to your Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixture.
  • Page 58 “Crossloading Fixture Software (XLD)” on page 4-28. 3. Upload the new software to all Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixtures on the link using the Status Cue lighting console. Refer to the Status Cue User Manual for the procedure used to upload software using a Status Cue lighting console.

  • Page 59: Understanding The Menu System

    Chapter 4 Understanding the Menu System Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures have an intuitive menu system that allows you to: • Configure your fixture for operation (discussed in Chapter 2) • Access fixture options such as homing the fixture, viewing fixture status, crossloading software, and performing self tests (discussed in this chapter) •...

  • Page 60: Accessing The Menu System

    Menu Maps ® Studio Spot 250 Menu Map A complete map of the menu system for Studio Spot 250 is shown in Table 4-1. See individual subsections for descriptions of each menu item. ® Table 4-1. Studio Spot 250 Menu Map...
  • Page 61 DMX start channel enable lamp hour warning message LMPL disable lamp hour warning message SPOT set the fixture type to Studio Spot 250 TYPE COLR set the fixture type to Studio Color 250 select user A settings select user B settings →...
  • Page 62 ® Table 4-1. Studio Spot 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 F/HR view the current number of fixture hours L/ST view the current number of lamp strikes view the fixture’s software version view the number of DMX framing errors view the number of DMX overruns...
  • Page 63 (NK01) to fast NK01 - (NK28), in synchronization with the random NK28 strobing of all other Studio Spot 250/Studio Color 250 fixtures on the link RS01 - shutter ramp open, slow (RS01) to fast (RS28), SHUT...
  • Page 64 ® Table 4-1. Studio Spot 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 exact positioning at any point on the color wheel, MCON MSpeed MSSC color wheel slow scan, MSpeed COLC MFSC color wheel fast scan, MSpeed...
  • Page 65 ® Table 4-1. Studio Spot 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 shutter blink between indexed litho rotations (within the wheel), full speed litho wheel indexed position (snaps to center of MIDX litho), MSpeed LTOC...
  • Page 66 ® Table 4-1. Studio Spot 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 select a litho scan speed from slow (S000) to fast S000 - (S255) - only available with LTOC value of FSC or S255 MFSC select a pause time between random litho...
  • Page 67 ® Table 4-1. Studio Spot 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 MCOF set all Macro/LAD options off MC01 - select a factory-programmed macro MC32 select all 32 factory-programmed macros to play RN01 - in random order at variable speeds from slow RN32...
  • Page 68 DMX start channel enable lamp hour warning message LMPL disable lamp hour warning message SPOT set the fixture type to Studio Spot 250 TYPE COLR set the fixture type to Studio Color 250 select user A settings select user B settings →...
  • Page 69 ® Table 4-2. Studio Color 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 strike the lamp LAMP extinguish the lamp BOOT copy the boot sector self test all constructs self test pan movement TILT self test tilt movement...
  • Page 70 (NK01) to fast NK01 - (NK28), in synchronization with the random NK28 strobing of all other Studio Spot 250/Studio Color PRST 250 fixtures on the link RS01 - shutter ramp open, slow (RS01) to fast (RS28),...
  • Page 71 ® Table 4-2. Studio Color 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 D001 - select a dim value from dark (D001) to bright D255 (D255) -49.9 - select a pan value from -49.9% to +49.9% of the +49.9 pan range -49.9 -...
  • Page 72 ® Table 4-2. Studio Color 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 select the first fixed color (dark blue) on the cyan color wheel - only available with COLC value of IDX or MIDX select the second fixed color (UV black) on the cyan color wheel - only available with COLC value...
  • Page 73 ® Table 4-2. Studio Color 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 choose the first fixed color (dark blue) on the cyan BC 1 color wheel with shutter blink - only available with COLC value of BLK or MBLK choose the second fixed color (UV black) on the BC 2...
  • Page 74 ® Table 4-2. Studio Color 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 choose the least saturated position on the magenta color wheel - only available with COLC value of IDX or MIDX select an exact position within the color mixing M000 - section of the magenta color wheel from most...
  • Page 75 ® Table 4-2. Studio Color 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 select the open “white” position on the yellow OPEN color wheel - only available with COLC value of IDX or MIDX choose the first fixed color (amber) on the yellow color wheel - only available with COLC value of...
  • Page 76 ® Table 4-2. Studio Color 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 choose the second fixed color (CTO) on the BY 2 yellow color wheel with shutter blink - only available with COLC value of BLK or MBLK choose the most saturated position on the yellow BS 5...
  • Page 77 ® Table 4-2. Studio Color 250 Menu Map Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 D 0.1 - select the scene delay time in increments of 0.1 D 9.9 DLAY D 10 - select the scene delay time in increments of 1 D166 select seconds as the units of time used for the...

  • Page 78: Fixture Options

    Fixture Options The sections below explain how to access the fixture options shown in the fixture’s menu map. All menu items are explained except preset programming (PRST), which is discussed in “Chapter 5 Preset Programming” on page 5-1. Address Menu (ADDR) Use the Address menu to quickly change the current fixture number/DMX start channel.

  • Page 79: Setting Factory Defaults (Fact)

    Setting Factory Defaults (FACT) When you set this menu item on, all factory options return to their default settings. Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures are shipped from the factory with the following options set to the following defaults: •...

  • Page 80: Swapping Pan And Tilt (Swap)

    Swapping Pan and Tilt (SWAP) This menu option swaps the pan motor and tilt motor operation. This option allows a perpendicularly-hung fixture to respond to pan and tilt movement commands in the same direction as a fixture hung normally (see Figure 4-2).

  • Page 81: Inverting Pan (P/In)

    Inverting Pan (P/IN) This menu item inverts the direction of the pan motor, which allows opposing fixtures to respond to pan movement commands in the same direction (see Figure 4-4. Opposing fixtures. Figure 4-4). To invert the fixture’s pan motion: 1.

  • Page 82: Inverting Led Characters (D/In)

    Inverting LED Characters (D/IN) This menu item allows you to invert the orientation of the LED display’s alphanumeric characters. This option is useful if your fixture is standing upright (i.e., resting on its bottom panel on the floor). To invert the LED display: 1.

  • Page 83: Setting The Lamp Warning Message (Lmpl)

    Press the <Enter> button to select the desired option. Mode Menu (MODE) The Mode menu allows you to set the fixture type to either Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250, choose user A or user B settings, copy settings and presets to user A or user B, and crossload software versions from one fixture to all other Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixtures on the link.

  • Page 84: Setting The User Type (User)

    “TYPE” menu. 4. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, choose the “SPOT” option for Studio Spot 250 fixtures, or the “COLR” option for Studio Color 250 fixtures. Press the <Enter> button to select the desired option. Setting the User Type (USER) Use this menu item to change the fixture’s user type from user A to user B or vice...

  • Page 85: Copying User Presets (Prst)

    Copying User Presets (PRST) Use this menu item to copy the fixture’s user presets from user A to user B or vice versa. Each user type includes 16 different presets (scenes) which can be copied to a different user type. Note: This options copies all 16 presets at one time.

  • Page 86: Copying User Presets And Settings (All)

    Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures use the same software. Therefore, if you have a fixture with a newer software version, you can crossload the newer software to all other Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures on the link. ®...

  • Page 87: Test Menu (Test)

    To crossload software from one fixture to all other Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures on the link: 1. Disconnect or bypass any controllers, serial data distributors, data line optoisolators, and any fixtures using RS-422 communications (such as ®...

  • Page 88: Homing The Fixture (Home)

    Homing the Fixture (HOME) This menu item allows you to manually home the fixture. If you want to remotely home the fixture (using a DMX controller), see “Control” on page 3-14. Caution: You should home the fixture immediately if you notice that the litho wheel has lost position (i.e.

  • Page 89: Copying The Boot Code (Boot)

    • BEAM - moves the beam shaping (lenticular wheel) from 0° to 359°** • FCUS - moves the Studio Spot 250 lens through the entire focus range or the Studio Color 250 zoom through the entire beam angle range •...

  • Page 90: Placing The Fixture In Setup Mode (S/Up)

    For more information on how to mechanically home the fixture, contact High End Systems customer service (see “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii). To place the fixture in setup mode: 1.

  • Page 91: Testing The Led Display (Disp)

    Testing the LED Display (DISP) To perform a self-test on the LED display: 1. Press and hold the <Menu> button until “ADDR” appears on the LED display. 2. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “TEST” menu and press the <Enter>...

  • Page 92: Viewing The Current Fixture Head Temperature (Head)

    Viewing the Current Fixture Head Temperature (HEAD) This menu option allows you to view the current ambient temperature inside the fixture’s head. To view the fixture’s head temperature: 1. Press and hold the <Menu> button until “ADDR” appears on the LED display.

  • Page 93: Viewing The Number Of Current Lamp Strikes (L/St)

    Viewing the Number of Current Lamp Strikes (L/ST) To view the number of times the fixture has struck (or attempted to turn on) the current lamp: 1. Press and hold the <Menu> button until “ADDR” appears on the LED display. 2.
  • Page 94 • BEAM - beam shaping (lenticular) wheel position** • FXR - effects wheel rotation value* • FCUS - lens focus position (for Studio Spot 250 fixtures) or beam angle/zoom position (for Studio Color 250 fixtures) • IRIS - iris position value* •...

  • Page 95: Viewing Dmx Data For Another Device (Data)

    Otherwise, contact High End Systems customer service. Viewing DMX Data for Another Device (DATA) This procedure allows you to use a Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixture to view DMX channel values for other devices on the DMX link. You should use this procedure either for testing devices that do not have built-in DMX diagnostics, or for fixtures that are physically inconvenient to monitor directly.

  • Page 96: Viewing Sensor Information (Sens)

    • BEAM - beam shaping (lenticular) wheel** • YELW - yellow wheel** • MAGN - magenta wheel** *sensor information only available for Studio Spot 250 fixtures. **sensor information only available for Studio Color 250 fixtures. To view whether the specified sensor is working correctly: 1.

  • Page 97: Resetting Lamp Hours (L/Rs)

    2. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “INFO” menu and press the <Enter> button to select the “INFO” menu. 3. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “F/RS” option and press the <Enter> button to select the “F/RS” option*. The LED will display “0000”...

  • Page 98: Editing An On-Board Memory Scene (Edit)

    For more information on setting the user type, see “Setting the User Type (USER)” on page 4-26. To set preset playback on or off, or to view the current scene: 1. Press and hold the <Menu> button until “ADDR” appears on the LED display.

  • Page 99: Copying An On-Board Memory Scene (Copy)

    Copying an On-Board Memory Scene (COPY) 1. Press and hold the <Menu> button until “ADDR” appears on the LED display. 2. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “PRST” menu and press the <Enter> button to select the “PRST” menu. 3.

  • Page 100: Enabling The Preset Default (Dflt)

    2. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “PRST” menu and press the <Enter> button to select the “PRST” menu. 3. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “CAPT” menu and press the <Enter> button to select the “CAPT” menu. 4.

  • Page 101: Preset Programming

    When using a DMX controller, you can program an unlimited number of sequences and retain direct control over the Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures at all times. Using preset programming, you can build one sequence (up to 16 preset ®...

  • Page 102: Macros

    Macros Each Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixture is shipped with factory- programmed macros which allow you to quickly program complicated looks (such as a ballyhoo) in one scene. Each macro modifies a specific set of constructs, while allowing you to control the other constructs in the scene.

  • Page 103: Forward And Reverse Spins

    Forward and Reverse Spins A forward spin on all wheels and positions means the wheel or position spins clockwise as you are looking at the projected image. A reverse spin means the wheel or position spins counter-clockwise. Preset Programming This section provides an example of how to program your fixtures for stand-alone operation using the on-board memory in each fixture to create, store, and play back scenes.

  • Page 104: Opening The Shutter (Shut)

    Opening the Shutter (SHUT) 1. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “SHUT” construct. (This will be the first construct displayed.) Press the <Enter> button to select the shutter construct. 2. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the desired shutter value (in this example, “OPEN”) and press the <Enter>...

  • Page 105: Selecting A Color Wheel Position (Col)

    Selecting a Color Wheel Position (COL) This menu option is only available for Studio Spot 250 fixtures. 1. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “COL” construct and press the <Enter> button to select the Color wheel position construct.

  • Page 106: Choosing A Litho Wheel Control Value (Ltoc)

    Choosing a Litho Wheel Control Value (LTOC) This menu option is only available for Studio Spot 250 fixtures. 1. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “LTOC” construct and press the <Enter> button to select the Litho wheel control construct.

  • Page 107: Selecting A Beam Shaping (Lenticular) Wheel Position (Beam)

    <Enter> button to select the focus construct. 2. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the desired lens focus value (for Studio Spot 250 fixtures) or beam angle value (for Studio Color 250 fixtures). Choose a value from “000” to “255” and press the <Enter>...

  • Page 108: Setting An Mspeed Value (Mspd)

    Setting an MSpeed Value (MSPD) 1. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “MSPD” construct and press the <Enter> button to select the MSpeed construct. 2. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the desired MSpeed (in this example, “1.5”) in decimal seconds and press the <Enter>...

  • Page 109: Setting The Time Unit (Time)

    Note: The delay value determines the length of the scene. If you want all motor transitions to be completed before the next scene begins, XFAD must be less than or equal to DLAY. If XFAD is longer than DLAY, the transition will not be completed before the next scene begins.

  • Page 110: Playing Back A Loop

    Synchronizing Preset Playback After you have created one or more scenes for your fixtures, you can synchronize the preset scene playback for all Studio Spot 250, Studio Color 250, Studio Spot, Technobeam, Technopro, or Technoray fixtures in the link. Note: Synchronizing preset playback is applicable for fixtures operating in stand-alone mode only.

  • Page 111: Figure 5-2. Example Of Synchronized Playback

    all the clocks (see Figure 5-2). If a slave fixture has a longer sequence length, it will restart at scene 1 before it completes its entire sequence. 00:00:00 00:15:00 00:35:00 00:50:00 01:00:00 01:20:00 01:30:00 01:40:00 01:55:00 Master Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5...
  • Page 112 ® ® 5-12 Preset Programming Studio Spot 250 / Studio Color 250 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Laser Aiming Device (Lad™) Operation

    Laser Aiming Device (LAD™) Operation If your Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixture is fitted with the optional Laser Aiming Device (LAD), do not operate the laser until you have read and understand the precautions and recommended operation instructions listed in this chapter.

  • Page 114: Overview Of Operation

    Overview of Operation The Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 LAD allows you to position the light beam during daylight or high ambient light conditions. With this additional flexibility, you can set up or verify the fixture’s pan/tilt positions in conditions that would otherwise make beam positioning difficult or impossible.

  • Page 115: Recommended Laser Use

    Table 4-1 on page 4-2 or Table 4-2 on page 4-10. Aligning the Laser For Studio Spot 250 fixtures, the laser should ideally be 3.3 in. (8.4 cm) directly above the center point of a perfectly round light beam. For Studio Color 250 fixtures, the laser should ideally be 3.5 in.

  • Page 116: Alignment Procedure

    3.5 in. (8.9 cm) 3.3 in. (8.4 cm) Studio Spot 250 fixture Studio Color 250 fixture Figure 6-3. Ideal position of the laser. You might need to realign the laser periodically in order to maintain its optimal position. However, the decision of whether or not to align the laser is entirely up to you.

  • Page 117: Figure 6-5. Remove The Bezel

    Value (PAN)” on page 5-4 and “Selecting a Tilt Value (TILT)” on page 5-4). 5. For Studio Spot 250 fixtures, adjust the focus until the edge of the light beam is sharp (see “Selecting the Focus Value (FCUS)” on page 5-7).

  • Page 118: Figure 6-6. Locate The Center Of The Beam On The Wall And Mark The Ideal Laser

    Extend the tape measure or ruler Measure 3.3 in (8.4 cm) for Studio Spot 250 across the horizontal center of the fixtures, or 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) for Studio Color...

  • Page 119: Figure 6-7. Lad™ Mounting/Alignment Screws

    3.3 in. (for Studio Spot 250 fixtures) or 3.5 in. (for Studio Color 250 fixtures) directly above the center point of a perfectly round light beam.
  • Page 120 ® ® Laser Aiming Device (LAD™) Operation Studio Spot 250 / Studio Color 250 User Manual...

  • Page 121: General Maintenance

    Chapter 7 General Maintenance This chapter includes information on replacing parts, installing optional accessories, and cleaning your fixture. Please note the warnings under each heading before servicing your fixture. Warning: This fixture must be serviced by qualified personnel. The information listed in this chapter is intended to assist qualified personnel only.

  • Page 122: Figure 7-1. Remove The Two Panel Covers

    2. Determine which fuse to replace by referring to Table 7-1. Table 7-1. Description and Function of Fuses Fuse Type and Rating Size Protects Symptom of Failure If the fixture is operating normally and this fuse blows, the LAD (if applicable) and the lamp will turn off, the motor LED will be off, and 6.3 A, 250 V, Fast...

  • Page 123: Figure 7-2. Loosen The Two Display Panel Retaining Screws

    4. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen (but do not remove) the two display panel retaining screws (see Figure 7-2). LED display panel retaining screw Figure 7-2. Loosen the two display panel retaining screws. 5. Gently lower the display panel to access the gently lower the fuses on the circuit board (see Figure 7-3).

  • Page 124: Replacing The Lamp

    7. Replace the appropriate fuse(s) with a fuse of the same type and rating. Note: If you replaced the F3 fuse, reinstall the protective plastic covering over the fuse. 8. After replacing the fuse, return the display panel to its original position and tighten the two display panel retaining screws.

  • Page 125: Figure 7-5. Lamp Cap And Lamp Assembly Screws

    3. Tilt the fixture’s head to access the lamp cap (see Figure 7-5). lamp cap lamp assembly screws Figure 7-5. Lamp cap and lamp assembly screws. 4. Using a wide tip, flat head screwdriver, loosen (but do not remove) the two lamp assembly screws (see Figure 7-5).

  • Page 126: Figure 7-7. Remove The Lamp From The Lamp Socket

    6. Holding the existing lamp by its ceramic base, carefully pull the lamp straight out of the lamp socket (see Figure 7-7). Caution: Do not squeeze the lamp glass while removing the existing lamp from the socket. Lamp glass may shatter. 7.

  • Page 127: Replacing Dichroics

    Litho, and effects wheels for Studio Spot 250 fixtures. You can install any dichroic, gobo, litho, or effect in Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixtures that adheres to the specifications listed in the section titled “Dichroic, Litho, and Effect Specifications”...

  • Page 128: Figure 7-9. Cutout On The Mid Plate Under The Color Wheel

    2. Locate the cutout on the mid plate under the color wheel (see Figure 7-9). Manually rotate the color wheel until the dichroic you wish to replace is directly over the cutout. front plate Effect wheel Litho wheel Color wheel mid plate cutout to access color wheel...

  • Page 129: Replacing Lithos

    5. Orient the new dichroic so that the coated side of the dichroic is facing away from the lamp. To determine which side of the dichroic is coated, place the tip of a pen against each side of the dichroic. Look at the dichroic and pen coated from a slight angle.

  • Page 130: Figure 7-13. Rotating Litho And Aperture Ring

    You may need to continue pressing the spring tip under each plastic tab until the spring is completely free of the wheel housing. 7. After removing the spring, remove the rotating litho and its aperture ring (if present) from the wheel. aperture ring litho Figure 7-13.

  • Page 131: Figure 7-15. Replacing A Static Litho

    toward the bottom litho, you can produce moiré effects. If the coated side of the top litho is facing away from the lamp, you can produce morphing effects. For more information, see “Litho Position” on page 5-9. 10. To replace a static litho, gently spread the outer edge of the wheel apart and slide the static litho into the wheel.

  • Page 132: Replacing Effects

    the spring is completely installed in the wheel, press the spring tip under one of the four plastic tabs in the wheel housing (see Figure 7-16). Wheel tab Incorrect placement (spring tip protrudes from under the tab) Correct placement (spring tip is completely under the tab) Figure 7-16.

  • Page 133: Figure 7-17. Remove The Fixture's Bezel

    9. Install the metal spring by inserting the spring into the wheel housing (over the effect) and rotating the spring while pressing down. When the spring is completely installed in the wheel, press the spring tip under one of the four plastic tabs in the wheel housing (see Figure 7-16). 10.

  • Page 134: Figure 7-18. Location Of The C-Clips, Lens Shafts, Focus Screw, And Lens Assembly

    2. Using a C-clip tool, remove the two C-clips from the lens shafts (see Figure 7- 18). lens assembly c-clips on the lens shafts focus screw Figure 7-18. Location of the C-clips, lens shafts, focus screw, and lens assembly. 3. Remove the lens remove these screws assembly by rotating the focus screw while...

  • Page 135: Figure 7-20. Optical Assembly Cover Plate Folded Toward The Sensor Bracket

    Support the front plate while replacing the wheel. Do not allow the cables on the sensor bracket to support the weight of the front plate. Magenta wheel Yellow wheel Lenticular (beam shaping) wheel set screw sensor bracket Cyan wheel Figure 7-20. Optical assembly cover plate folded toward the sensor bracket. 6.

  • Page 136: Replacing The Lens

    You will need: • replacement lens • #2 Phillips-head screwdriver. To replace the Studio Spot 250 lens: 1. Electrically isolate the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the fixture to cool before handling. 2. Remove the bezel by unlatching the two bezel latches (see Figure 7-8).

  • Page 137: Replacing The Studio Color ® 250 Lens

    4. Remove the lens by pulling it straight up from the assembly. remove the three lens screws and pull the lens straight up from the assembly lens Figure 7-21. The three lens screws. 5. Place the new lens in the assembly. Note: Before installing the new lens, you may need to clean it by using a soft, lint-free cotton cloth and a mild glass cleaning solution (containing no...

  • Page 138: Figure 7-22. Remove The Screws That Secure The Lens To The Lens Assembly

    3. Remove the three #2 Phillips-head lens screws and remove the lens by pulling it straight up from the assembly (see Figure 7-22). remove the three lens screws and pull the lens straight up from the assembly lens Figure 7-22. Remove the screws that secure the lens to the lens assembly. 4.

  • Page 139: Optimizing The Lamp

    (see “Selecting a Pan Value (PAN)” on page 5-4 and “Selecting a Tilt Value (TILT)” on page 5-4). 4. For Studio Spot 250 fixtures, adjust the focus until the edge of the light beam is sharp (see “Selecting the Focus Value (FCUS)” on page 5-7).

  • Page 140: Cleaning The Glass Components

    3. Clean the dichroics, lithos, effects, color wheels, and lens using a mild glass cleaner (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. For information on how to access the Studio Spot 250 wheels, see “Replacing Studio Spot® 250 Wheel Components” on page 7-7. For information on how to access the Studio Color 250 wheels, see “Replacing a Studio Color®...

  • Page 141: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    This chapter lists typical symptoms and solutions for problems you might experience when using your Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixture. If you need additional help, or if the problem you are experiencing is not listed in this chapter, contact High End Systems customer service in one of the ways shown in the section titled “Contacting High End Systems”...
  • Page 142 Try manually entering the construct values: [message] construct value or contact High End Systems customer CHNL, DSPL, FHRS, LENS, service (see “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii). LHRS, L/ST, MODE, TYPE, P/ IN, T/IN, SWAP, TIME. During a crossload, erasing the ERSE...
  • Page 143 • Failed lamp. • Replace the lamp (see “Replacing the Lamp” on page • Ignitor failure. 7-4). • Contact High End Systems customer service (see “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii). • Controller or other crossloading fixture is communicating on the link.
  • Page 144 Fixture” on page 3-15). TIME due to: • Contact High End Systems customer service (see • Incomplete data. “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii). • Bad board. An electrical event may have interrupted or corrupted...
  • Page 145 • Check and reduce ambient temperature by turning on fans, etc. TILT Contact High End Systems customer service (see The tilt sensor is not connected CONN “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii). • The tilt motor wire has...

  • Page 146: Status Leds

    Status LEDs The status LEDs help determine where any problems with your Studio Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixture may be originating. See Table 8-2 for a description of the five status LEDs. Table 8-2. Status LEDs Problem State...

  • Page 147: General Troubleshooting

    • No power is connected. • Turn the breaker on. • Breaker is turned off. Fixture will not turn on. • Contact High End Systems customer • Power connectors are service (see “Contacting High End bad. Systems” on page ii).

  • Page 148: Table 8-3. General Troubleshooting

    Color system is not page 4-30). The fixture is not properly producing the correct homed. • Contact High End Systems Customer color. Service (see “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii). • Test and replace the data cables as necessary.

  • Page 149: Upload And Crossload Troubleshooting

    “Dichroic, Litho, and Effect cracking • A faulty hot mirror Specifications” on page intro-7. allowing overheating • Contact High End Systems customer inside the fixture. service (see “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii). Clean the internal glass components (see Light output is low and/ The optical path is dirty.

  • Page 150: Table 8-4. Upload And Crossload Troubleshooting

    Fixtures are not using RS-422 data link or move them after crossloading. communication is the Studio Spot 250 or Studio connected before Studio Color 250 fixtures. Spot 250 or Studio Color 250 fixtures on the link. ®...

  • Page 151: Laser Aiming Device (Lad™) Troubleshooting

    Over time, the laser Contact High End Systems customer service to replace The laser gradually will lose power until it the LAD (see “Contacting High End Systems” on page loses power. dims out entirely. ii). The laser is out of Realign the laser (see “Aligning the Laser”...
  • Page 152 ® ® 8-12 Troubleshooting Studio Spot 250 / Studio Color 250 User Manual...

  • Page 153: Appendix Admx Control

    DMX Start Channels Table A-1 lists the DMX start channels for Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures. This table assumes that the fixtures are all assigned to the same link, one after another, and that all fixtures use the same number of channels (i.e. only Studio Spot 250 fixtures (or other devices using 18 DMX channels) on the link, or only Studio Color 250 fixtures (or other devices using 15 DMX channels) on the link).

  • Page 154: Construct Parameters

    487* 481** 496** *Note: Up to 28 Studio Spot 250 fixtures can be connected to one link. Channels 505 - 512 cannot be used due to Studio Spot 250’s 18- channel range. **Note: Although there are enough available DMX channels to link up to 34 Studio Color 250 fixtures, you must use a DMX splitter to connect more than 32 fixtures per link.
  • Page 155 The values in the Value Percentage (%) column may vary slightly depending on your controller’s rounding convention. ® Table A-2. Studio Spot 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Pan Coarse 0 - 255 0-100 0-FF Pan Fine 0 - 255 0-100...
  • Page 156 ® Table A-2. Studio Spot 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Color 13 112-127 44-50 70-7F Color 1/2 128-143 50-56 80-8F Color 2/3 144-151 57-59 90-97 Color 3/4 152-159 60-62 98-9F Color 4/5 160-167 63-66 A0-A7 Color 5/6 168-175 66-69...
  • Page 157 ® Table A-2. Studio Spot 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Spin Reverse Slowest Spin Reverse Fastest Random Mode Color Wheel 6 (cont.) Position (cont.) Random Stop Random Slowest Random Fastest Full Speed Control Indexed 0-15 0-0F Forward Rotate...
  • Page 158 ® Table A-2. Studio Spot 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Rotate Forward Slowest Rotate Forward Fastest Continuously Variable Reverse Rotate Mode Rotate Stop Rotate Reverse Slowest Rotate Reverse Fastest Scan Mode Slowest Scanning Litho Rotate Fastest Scanning 9 (cont.) (cont.)
  • Page 159 ® Table A-2. Studio Spot 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Close Variable Iris 1-127 1-50 01-7F Open 128-135 50-53 80-87 Periodic Strobe (Variable) 136-151 53-59 88-97 Random Strobe (Variable) 152-167 60-66 98-A7 Iris Ramp Open/Snap Shut (Variable) 168-183 66-72 A8-B7 Snap Open/Ramp Shut (Variable)
  • Page 160 ® Table A-2. Studio Spot 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Macro 13 56-59 22-23 38-3B Macro 14 60-63 24-25 3C-3F Macro 15 64-67 25-26 40-43 Macro 16 68-71 27-28 44-47 Macro 17 72-75 28-29 48-4B Macro 18 76-79...
  • Page 161 ® Studio Color 250 Construct Parameters Table A-3 lists the 15 Studio Color 250 constructs and their corresponding DMX controller values. If you have a numeric-type controller, use the Value Decimal (dec.) column. If you have a fader-type controller, use the Value Percentage (%) column. If your controller allows you to program hex values, use the Value (hex) column.
  • Page 162 ® Table A-3. Studio Color 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Open 0-15 0-0F Color 1 16-47 6-18 10-2F Color 2 48-79 19-31 30-4F Cyan Full Saturation 80-111 31-44 50-6F Cyan Medium High Saturation 112-143 44-56 70-8F Cyan Medium Saturation 144-175 57-69...
  • Page 163 ® Table A-3. Studio Color 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Magenta In (Full saturation) Magenta Out (Low saturation) Spin Mode Continuous Positioning 0-127 0-50 0-7F Magenta Color 7 (cont.) Spin Reverse Fastest 128-157 50-62 80-9D Wheel (cont.) Spin Reverse Slowest...
  • Page 164 ® Table A-3. Studio Color 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Continuous Positioning 0-127 0-50 0-7F Spin Reverse Fastest 128-157 50-62 80-9D Beam Shaping Spin Reverse Slowest 158-187 62-73 9E-BB (Lenticular Spin Stop 188-195 74-77 BC-C3 Wheel) Spin Forward Slowest...
  • Page 165 ® Table A-3. Studio Color 250 Construct Parameters Value Value Value Channel Construct Description (dec.) (hex) Macro 16 68-71 27-28 44-47 Macro 17 72-75 28-29 48-4B Macro 18 76-79 30-31 4C-4F Macro 19 80-83 31-33 50-53 Macro 20 84-87 33-34 54-57 Macro 21 88-91...

  • Page 166: Table A-4. Mspeed Times

    column. If you have a fader-type controller, use the Value Percentage (%) column. If your controller allows you to program hex values, use the Value (hex) column. The values in Table A-4 may vary slightly depending on your controller’s rounding convention.
  • Page 167 Table A-4. MSpeed Times Time Value Value Value Time Value Valu Value Time Value Value Value (sec.) (dec.) (hex) (sec.) (dec.) e (%) (hex) (sec.) (dec.) (hex) 34.82 66.85 109.28 90 35.57 67.89 110.61 89 36.33 68.94 111.94 37.09 69.99 113.28 87 37.87 71.05...
  • Page 168 Table A-4. MSpeed Times Time Value Value Value Time Value Valu Value Time Value Value Value (sec.) (dec.) (hex) (sec.) (dec.) e (%) (hex) (sec.) (dec.) (hex) 162.09 54 225.30 18 163.71 53 227.20 17 165.33 52 229.11 16 166.96 51 231.03 15 168.60 50 232.96 14...

  • Page 169: Appendix B Macros

    Macro Descriptions This appendix includes information about the specific constructs used for each factory-programmed macro in Studio Spot 250 and Studio Color 250 fixtures. Table B-1 lists a description for each macro and shows which constructs are used or affected by each macro.
  • Page 170 Reserved for future use. Note: Information on new macros will be posted on the High End Systems web site and included with new software releases. The High End Systems web site address is listed in “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii.

  • Page 171: Appendix C Important Safety Information

    Appendix C Important Safety Information Warning: For Continued Protection Against Fire 1. This equipment is designed for use with a Philips 250 Watt, GY 9.5 base, M Series, metal halide lamp only. Use of any other type lamp may be hazardous and may void the warranty.

  • Page 172: Appendice C

    2. Change shields, lenses, or ultraviolet screens if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by cracks or deep scratches. 3. Never look directly at the lamp while lamp is on. Warning: For Continued Protection Against Injury To Persons 1.

  • Page 173: Anhang C

    Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Des Expositions Excessives Aux Rayons Ultra Violets (UV) 1. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil si le boîtier de la lampe n'est pas complètement fixé ou si les blindages, lentilles, ou écrans ultraviolets sont endommagés. 2.

  • Page 174: Apéndice C

    3. Diese Geräte sind nur zum Einbau in trockenen Lagen bestimmt und müssen vor Regen und Feuchtigkeit geschützt werden. 4. Servicearbeiten sollten nur von Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Das Gerät enthält keine wartungsbedürftigen Teile. 5. Dieses Gerät gehört zur Klasse I. Dieses Gerät muß geerdet werden. Warnung: Zum Schutz Gegen Übermässige Ultraviolett (UV)-Bestrahlung 1.

  • Page 175: Appendice C

    Advertencia: Para La Protección Continua Contra Electrocuciones 1. Si se recibió este equipo sin el enchufe de alimentacion, monte usted el enchufe correcto según el clave siguente: • moreno - vivo • azul - neutral • verde/amarillo - tierra 2. Desconecte el suministro de energía antes de recambiar lámparas o prestar servicio de reparación.

  • Page 176: Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation

    4. Rimpiazare i fusibili usando soltanto quelli del tipo e della taratura adatta. 5. Mantenere una distanza minima di 1.0 metri (3.28 piedi) dagli oggetti accesi. 6. Questa apparecchiatura e' da collegarsi ad un circuito con una protezzione da sovraccarico massima di 20 amperes. Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche 1.
  • Page 177 Channel range ........2-4 Features assigning ........2-3 Studio Color 250 ....intro-2 overlapping ......... 2-4 Studio Spot 250..... intro-1 Clamp ..........1-13 Fixture address, assigning ....2-3 Cleaning glass components..... 7-20 Fixture construct ....... 3-2 Color function construct ....3-4 Fixture number ......1-7, 2-2...

  • Page 178: Figure 2-1. Menu Navigation Buttons

    High End Systems ..ii Maintenance ........7-1 Homing the fixture Menu map automatically ....... 1-6 Studio Color 250 ....... 4-10 manually (HOME) ....4-30 Studio Spot 250......4-2 Menu navigation buttons see also Navigation buttons ... intro-4 Menu system ........4-1 Iris construct ........
  • Page 179 Synchronizing preset playback ..5-10 Ramp ..........5-2 Replacing parts ......... 7-1 Terminator, constructing....1-11 Replacing the lens ......7-16 Test menu (TEST)......4-29 Replacing wheel components ... 7-7 Tilt Reverse spin ........5-3 inverting (T/IN)......4-22 swapping pan and tilt (SWAP).. 4-22 Tilt construct ........
  • Page 180 ® ® index-4 Studio Spot 250 / Studio Color 250 User Manual...

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