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- Page 1 Desire Fresnel User Manual Version 1.3.1 Part Number: 7419M1200-1.3.1 Rev: A Released: 2025-04...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Help from ETC Technical Services Safety Overview Fixture User Interface Display What's Controlling the Fixture? Set Up and Focus the Fixture Mount the Fixture Add Accessories Connect Power and Data Focus the Fixture Use Fixture in DMX Mode... - Page 4 Preset Mode Use Wireless Control Set Up Multiverse Wireless Communication Configure Fixtures 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...
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Page 5: Introduction
Desire Fresnel takes the best features of a standard incandescent Fresnel and adds in the nuanced color mixing, smooth fades, and LED technology of ETC’s other professional-grade fixtures. With a 13–55 degree zoom and expert color mixing, you get the feature set and brightness you need. -
Page 6: Help From Etc Technical Services
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, visit etcconnect.com/contactETC... -
Page 7: Safety
Safety WARNING: Note the following safety warnings before use: • Use the fixture in dry locations only, where humidity does not exceed 90 percent (non-condensing). • Connect the fixture to a non-dimmable power source in order to avoid damage to the fixture's internal power supply and other electrical components. - Page 8 The luminaire must be installed at least 0.35 m Le luminaire doit être installé à au moins 0,35 m (13.8 in) away from all lighted objects. (DFL5) (13,8 po) de tout objet éclairé. (DFL5) The luminaire must be installed at least 0.4 m (15.7 in) Le luminaire doit être installé...
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Page 9: Overview
Overview Fixture DFL7 DFL5 Accessory holder: Insert accessories into the two available slots from either side of the holder, and then lock the holder. See Add Accessories on page 12 Yoke tilt-lock: Tilt the fixture as needed, and then turn the tilt-lock clockwise to lock the position. -
Page 10: User Interface
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 Display on page the display (E) and the Intensity encoder to the right of the display (B). See Intensity encoder: ... -
Page 11: Display
Display Studio Studio 100% 100% 3200 K 3200 K Tint 0.0 Green Tint 0.0 Green Tune Brightest Tune Brightest 3200K 4500K 5600K Local Overriding DMX DMX indicator: Appears solid when DMX is present, and blinks with a red circle-and- slash when DMX is lost. Gamut indicator: Red circle-and-slash indicates when the current color is out-of- gamut. -
Page 12: Set Up And Focus The Fixture
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 approved safety device) to the fixture. -
Page 13: Connect Power And Data
AC power (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) on a non-dimmable circuit. 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. -
Page 14: Use Fixture In Dmx Mode
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. -
Page 15: Set Dmx Address
Set DMX Address In the DMX screen, turn the green encoder to set the DMX address. The default address is 001. Set DMX Mode In the DMX screen, turn the blue encoder to set the DMX mode. • Direct: Direct control of emitters. This is the default mode. •... -
Page 16: Dmx Control Channels
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 Curve 0–9 Incandescent ... -
Page 17: Set Dmx Loss Behavior
Parameter DMX Value Description Comments Tint Neutral 1–127 Linear between +10 and 0 Tint shifts toward green (+10) as the DMX value decreases to 1. Neutral 129–255 Linear between 0 and -10 Tint shifts toward magenta (-10) as the DMX value increases to 255. -
Page 18: Use Fixture In Stand-Alone Mode
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: •... -
Page 19: Studio Mode
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. -
Page 20: Color Mode
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%... -
Page 21: Gel Mode
Gel Mode 1. Press the Function button ( ), use the Intensity encoder to navigate to Gel Mode, and then press the Intensity encoder to select it. Turn to adjust intensity, or press to toggle between current intensity and 0. 100% 100% 3200 K... -
Page 22: Effects Mode
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... -
Page 23: Preset Mode
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%... -
Page 24: Use Wireless Control
Use 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. -
Page 25: Control And Customize The Display
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. Address Mode 3 Ch RGB DMX Loss HLL 2 Min Adjust the Display Settings 1/3 Red... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
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 6 What I'm Seeing What Might Be Wrong What To Try ... -
Page 27: Adjust The Pulse Width Modulation (Pwm)
• 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, or turn the encoder to set a specific level (0%–100%). -
Page 28: View Diagnostic Data
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. -
Page 29: Restore Default Settings
a. 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. -
Page 30: Backup And Restore The Fixture Configuration
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. -
Page 31: Specifications And Reference
• Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature: Ta=40°C (104°F) • Maximum anticipated external surface temperature: Tmax=80°C (176°F) • External temperature after 5 minutes of full-brightness operation at 25°C (77°F) ambient: ‐ DFL5: 31°C (87°F) ‐ DFL7: 37°C (99°F) • External Temperature (steady state achieved) at 25°C (77°F): ‐... -
Page 32: Rdm Parameters
RDM Parameters Parameter Value Description Manufacturer ID 0x6574 Electronic Theatre Controls 0x0511 Desire Fresnel 5 Lustr X8 Model ID 0x0510 Desire Fresnel 7 Lustr X8 1 = Direct 2 = Expanded 3 = Studio DMX Personality 0x00E0 4 = RGB 5 = 1-channel 6 = HSIC DMX Start Address... -
Page 33: Licensed Software
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. - Page 34 Desire Fresnel User Manual...
- Page 35 Specifications and Reference...
- Page 36 | Support support.etcconnect.com | Contact etcconnect.com/contactETC Trademark and patent info: etcconnect.com/ip | Third-party license agreement info: etcconnect.com/licenses Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. 7419M1200-1.3.1 Rev A Released 2025-04...
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