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Dichroic Theatre Series
User Manual
© High End Systems, Inc. 2003, 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.
Trademarks used in this text: High End Systems, WholeHog III, and Hog are registered
trademarks; and ColorCommand, ColorMerge, ColorPower, the High End Systems globe
logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems
Europe Ltd. ETC. Source Four is a trademark of Electronic Theatre Controls Inc. High
End Systems has no relationship or affiliation of any nature with Electronic Theatre
Controls and High End Systems is fully responsible for the ColorMerge, ColorPower, and
ColorCommand products. ColorMerge - patents pending. ColorCommand - covered by
patents 6,502,961, 6,142,652, and 6,048,081. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden,
Inc. Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Lighting Company. ETL and C-ETL are
registered trademarks of Intertek Testing Services.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the
entities claiming the marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any
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Dichroic Theatre
User Manual
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  • Page 1 ColorCommand, ColorMerge, ColorPower, the High End Systems globe logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. ETC. Source Four is a trademark of Electronic Theatre Controls Inc. High...
  • 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

    Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Manufacturer’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Distributor’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Distributor’s address: 2217 West Braker Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA Declares that the product Product Name: ColorPower Product Number:...

  • Page 4: Product Modification Warning

    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: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric shock, exposure to excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and injury to persons are found in Appendix A. Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipment. Important: Informations De Sécurité Les instructions se rapportant à...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    Symbols The following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight messages. Caution: This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages. Not heeding these messages could result in personal injury and/or damage to equipment. Warning: This symbol appears adjacent to high voltage warning messages. Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 7: Warranty Information

    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 8 viii Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contacting High End Systems® ......................ii Product Modification Warning......................iv FCC Information..........................iv Important Safety Information......................v Symbols.............................. vi Warranty Information ........................vii Chapter 1: Features and Specifications ColorPower Supply.......................... 1-1 ColorPower Features .........................1-1 ColorPower Specifications ......................1-2 Mechanical..........................1-2...
  • Page 10 Connecting Units to a ColorPower Supply Link ............... 2-3 Terminating the Link ......................... 2-3 Connecting ColorPower to a DMX Link ..................2-4 DMX Addressing ..........................2-4 Determining Valid DMX Start Channels ................... 2-5 Setting the ColorPower Supply DMX Start Channel ..............2-5 Setting DMX Start Channels for Color Mixing Units ..............
  • Page 11 Appendix B: ColorCommand Installation ColorCommand Setup ........................B-1 Installing the Lamp........................B-1 Installing a Power Cord Cap ......................B-2 Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only..................B-2 Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark................B-3 Mounting a ColorCommand Fixture....................B-3 Mounting Considerations ......................B-3 Mounting a ColorCommand Fixture ..................B-4 Powering On............................B-5 ColorCommand Maintenance ......................B-5 Cleaning the ColorCommand Lens ...................B-5...
  • Page 12 List of Figures ColorPower Physical Dimensions ..................1-2 ColorCommand Physical Dimensions ................1-4 ColorMerge Dimensions ..................... 1-6 DIP switch settings ......................2-3 Adding a ColorPower supply link to a DMX link ............. 2-4 ColorPower menu navigation buttons ................2-6 Sample manual assignment of DMX start channels ............2-7 Sample automatic assignment of DMX start channels ............

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Features And Specifications

    Dichroic Theatre Series fixtures and assign DMX start channels. ColorPower Features • Provides local data for up to 12 Dichroic Theatre Series units in any combination. • Menu system for easy DMX addressing of attached color mixing units. •...

  • Page 14: Colorpower Specifications

    ColorPower Specifications Mechanical Height: 137 mm (5.4 in) Width: 311 mm (12.3 in) 311 mm Depth: 309 mm (12.2 in) 12.3 in Weight: 5.9 kg (13 lb) Electrical Power Output Ratings: 309 mm 40VDC / 750mA 137 mm 12.2 in 5.4 in 342 mm Power Input Ratings:...

  • Page 15: Colorcommand Fixture

    ColorCommand Fixture ColorCommand is a highly-versatile color mixing washlight that uses a simple, compact incandescent lamp and an innovative patented dichroic color mixing system. Because ColorCommand colors the whole beam simultaneously, it ensures a smooth, even field and allows you complete freedom when color mixing and adjusting beam size.

  • Page 16: Colorcommand Specifications

    ColorCommand Specifications Mechanical (with yoke attached) Height: 445 mm (17.5 in) 400 mm 15.8 in Width: 400 mm (15.8 in) Depth: 350 mm (13.8 in) Weight: 9.1 kg (20 lb) 445 mm Electrical 17.5 in Power Consumption: 350 mm 13.8 in 300 mm 800 watts max 11.8 in...

  • Page 17: Colormerge Module

    ™ changers, and all the usual accessories with your Source Four fixture. Like all Dichroic Theatre Series products, ColorMerge uses dichroic borosilicate glass which will not fade or change color. So, the color you create during rehearsals is the same color you will see a week, month, or year later.

  • Page 18: Colormerge Specifications

    ColorMerge Specifications Mechanical 77 mm 3.0 in Height: 604 mm (23.8 in) Width: 246 mm (9.7 in) Depth: 122 mm (4.8 in) Weight: 5.9 kg (13 lb) 604 mm Shipping Weight 7.7 kg (17 lb) 23.8 in Electrical Fuse: 125V, 2.5A, Slow Blow SMF Environmental Specifications...

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The following accessories are available from High End Systems: Part Description Part Number Philips Halogen Biplanar lamp 750W / G9.5 / 115V 55030064 Philips Halogen Biplanar lamp 800W / G9.5 / 230V 55030065 Additional Terminator plug 80470215 4-pin XLR DATAPLEX Color Changer cable (6’) 65040001 4-pin XLR DATAPLEX Color Changer cable (10’)
  • Page 20 Features and Specifications Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration

    Save the shipping carton and packing materials. The carton and packing materials are specifically designed to protect the product during transport. High End Systems® assumes no responsibility for products that are damaged during transport. Return a product for repair in its original shipping carton and packing materials.

  • Page 22: Installing A Line Cord Cap - U.k. Only

    Caution: Dichroic Theatre color mixing fixtures and modules must be operated with the High End Systems ColorPower supply. Connection to any other manufacturer’s power supply could damage the ColorCommand fixture and ColorMerge module. Disconnect mains power from ColorPower before linking color changer cables to fixtures.

  • Page 23: Unit Addressing

    To connect the ColorPower to color mixing units on the link, you must use 4-pin XLR DATAPLEX Color Changer cables. Although these cables do not ship with the ColorPower supply, High End Systems offers them as optional accessories (see “Optional Accessories” on page 1-7).

  • Page 24: Connecting Colorpower To A Dmx Link

    terminate the unused link on ColorPower as well as the last fixture in the used link. If you use both fixture links, you must terminate the last fixture on both links. To terminate the ColorPower supply link, connect a male terminator to the Data Out connector of the last fixture in the link.

  • Page 25: Determining Valid Dmx Start Channels

    The channel range required for a fixture differs depending on the fixture type. For more information on channel ranges the DMX protocol for ColorPower and all High End Systems Dichroic Theatre fixtures and modules, see “DMX Programming” on page 3-8.

  • Page 26: Setting Dmx Start Channels For Color Mixing Units

    Alphanumeric LED display <UP> arrow button scrolls to the previous <DOWN> arrow button scrolls to the next menu item or option <MENU> button moves back to MENU ENTER <ENTER> button selects a menu option the previous menu level. (Press and hold to enter the menu system) Figure 2-3 ColorPower menu navigation buttons 2.

  • Page 27: Sample Manual Assignment Of Dmx Start Channels

    Unit #1 ColorMerge Unit #3 ColorCommand DMX Start channel = 300 DMX Start channel = 101 ColorPower Channel range = 300, 301, 302 Channel range = 101, 102, 103, 104 DMX channel 100 Unit #2 ColorCommand DMX Start channel = 150 Channel range = 150, 151, 152, 153 Unit #4 ColorMerge DMX Start channel = 200...

  • Page 28: Automatic Dmx Addressing

    Automatic DMX Addressing When automatically assigning DMX start channels to fixtures on a link, the ColorPower supply allocates the DMX addresses in the order of each fixture’s unit number (specified by the DIP switch setting on each fixture) (see Figure 2-5). Addresses are assigned sequentially starting with the address immediately following that of the ColorPower supply.

  • Page 29: Reconfigurating The Colorpower Link

    this procedure do not automatically change if a unit fails or is disconnected. Reconfigurating the ColorPower Link If you have a full complement of 12 Dichroic Theater fixtures attached to ColorPower and change the ColorPower link configuration, you will have to do the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Powering On Dichroic Theatre Units

    • High End Systems strongly recommends using safety cables to attach any of its fixtures to a truss. Safety cables are provided with the ColorPower supply. If necessary, you can order additional safety cables from your High End Systems dealer/distributor (see “Optional Accessories”...
  • Page 31 Before powering on ColorPower or any Dichroic Theatre Series fixtures connected to ColorPower, verify that: • The lamp is installed in each ColorCommand fixture on the ColorPower supply link as described in “Installing the Lamp” on page B-1. • The appropriate power cord caps are installed on the ColorPower supply and all fixtures linked to it as described in “Installing a Power Cord Cap”...
  • Page 32 2-12 Setup and Configuration Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Operation

    High End Systems® web site (www.highend.com). 3. If a software upgrade is required, attach a High End Systems Upload Dongle to the computer and upload the software to ColorPower. A High End Systems Upload Dongle requires a 386-based (or faster) computer, ®...

  • Page 34: Basic Navigation

    Basic Navigation The navigation buttons on the ColorPower supply display panel allow you to navigate through the onboard menu system. As you navigate the menu system, the alphanumeric display will show the menu items you select from the menu map. •...

  • Page 35: (Dmx) Menu

    Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Description Discovers all color mixing units attached to this DISC ColorPower supply. Displays DONE when complete INIT INIT Displays indicating that it is initializing. After a TEST FU LL pause the display alternates between (DMX FULL SELF...
  • Page 36 6. Press and hold the <Enter> button to select manual addressing. 7. Fixtures attached to the link, and their module address may be viewed by pressing the UP & DOWN buttons to scroll through all attached fixtures. The # XX format is , where is the module address, and...

  • Page 37: Information (Info) Menu

    <Enter> button to select. The current ColorPower software version number will be displayed. Check with the High End Systems Website (www.highend.com) to verify that this is the latest version. If you need to install new software, see “Verifying and Uploading Software” on page 3-1.

  • Page 38: Control (Ctrl) Menu

    Control (CTRL) Menu Use this Menu option to reset ColorPower and home all ColorMerge modules and ColorCommand fixtures connected to the fixture link. Reset and Home (RST) To view the Software version currently running on the fixture: 1. If you are not already in the Menu system, press and hold the <Menu> button dM X until appears on the LED display.

  • Page 39: Self Test (Self)

    Caution: This mode of addressing may change your show if fixtures are added, removed, or fail. Use Discovery mode only for troubleshooting purposes. Self Test (SELF) 1. Press and hold the <Menu> button until appears on the LED display. TEST 2.

  • Page 40: Dmx Programming

    DMX Programming A Parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color, beam quality and pattern, intensity, or focus (position). DMX programming assigns a DMX value to each of the fixture’s parameters. A Cue (sometimes referred to as a look or a scene) is one combination of parameter settings.

  • Page 41: Colorpower Dmx Protocol Table

    ColorPower DMX Protocol Table Value Value Value Chan Parameter Description (dec.) (hex) Safe 00h-0Fh 0-15 Display OFF 16-23 10h-17h Display DIM 24-31 9-12 18h-1Fh Display BRIGHT 32-39 13-15 20h-27h Reserved 32-63 13-25 20h-3Fh Home All 64-71 25-28 40h-47h Home Unit 0 72-79 28-31 48h-4Fh...
  • Page 42 3-10 Operation Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual...
  • Page 43 Appendix A: Important Safety Information Warning: For Continued Protection Against Fire This equipment (ColorCommand ) is designed for use with a Philips #134205 (750W) / #134213 (800W) lamp only. Use of any other type lamp may be hazardous and may void the warranty.
  • Page 44 Change the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed. Important Safety Information Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual...
  • Page 45 Appendice A Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Incendies Cet appareil (ColorCommand ) est conçu uniquement pour une lampe Philips #134205 (750W) / #134213 (800W). Son utilisation avec tout autre type de lampe peut être dangereuse et annuler la garantie.
  • Page 46 Anhang A Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit Warnung: Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr Dieses Gerät (ColorCommand ) ist nur für den Gebrauch mit einer Philips #134205 (750W) / #134213 (800W) Lampe . Der Gebrauch irgend eines anderen Lampentyps könnte Sie gefährden und Ihre Garantie außer Kraft setzen. Das Gerät nie auf einer feuergefährlichen Fläche montieren.
  • Page 47 Apéndice A Información Importante De Seguridad Advertencia: Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios Este equipo (ColorCommand ) está diseñado para utilizarse únicamente con la lámpara Philips #134205 (750W) / #134213 (800W). El uso de cualquier otro tipo de lámpara puedá resultar peligroso, y puedá anular la garantía. No monte el equipo sobre una superficie inflamable.
  • Page 48 Appendice A Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Incendi Questa apparecchiatura (ColorCommand ) è stata progettata per l'uso esclusivo con lampada Philips #134205 (750W) / #134213 (800W). L'uso di qualsiasi altro tipo di lampada può essere pericoloso e può annullare la garanzia. Da non montare sopra una superficie infiammabile.
  • Page 49 Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock. VIGTIGT! LEDEREN MED GUL/GROEN ISOLATION MAA KUN TILSLUTTES KLEMME MAERKET ELLER Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual Important Safety Information...
  • Page 50 Important Safety Information Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual...

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Colorcommand Installation

    Appendix B: ColorCommand Installation ColorCommand Setup The ColorCommand fixture ships with the following items: • ColorCommand fixture (with attached yoke) • One power cord (without a cord cap) • Declaration of Conformity Installing the Lamp The ColorCommand fixture ships without a lamp. Use the following procedure to install a lamp in a new fixture.

  • Page 52: Installing A Power Cord Cap

    (even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect the fixture to a power outlet. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap.

  • Page 53: Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark

    • High End Systems strongly recommends using safety cables to attach any of its fixtures to a truss. You can order safety cables from your High End Systems dealer/ distributor (see “Optional Accessories” on page 1-7). • You must supply your own clamps to attach the ColorCommand fixture to the support.

  • Page 54: Mounting A Colorcommand Fixture

    Note: Because of the variety of conceivable lighting designs, you should consider the procedure below as a suggested guideline only. High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for your particular lighting design or venue.

  • Page 55: Powering On

    4-pin XLR Color Changer cable connected or the lamp will not turn ColorCommand Maintenance ColorCommand fixtures have no user-serviceable parts inside. If your fixture requires maintenance, contact customer support (see “Contacting High End Systems®” on page ii). Cleaning the ColorCommand Lens Warnings: Disconnect power and turn power switch off before servicing.
  • Page 56 ColorCommand Installation Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual...

  • Page 57: Appendix C: Colormerge Installation

    Appendix C: ColorMerge Installation ColorMerge Setup The ColorMerge module ships with the following items: • ColorMerge product • Declaration of Conformity Adding a ColorMerge Module to a Source Four Fixture Warning: INTENSE HEAT. AVOID CONTACT BY PERSONS AND MATERIALS. Warning: CHALEUR INTENSE. ÉVITER TOUT CONTACT ET TENIR TOUTE MATIÈRE À...

  • Page 58: Optimizing Performance

    3. Adjust the ColorMerge module to the desired orientation. You can rotate ColorMerge 180° to any angle on the Source Four rear housing assembly. This enables you to stack the fixtures close to each other or fit a fixture into a confined space. 4.

  • Page 59: Transporting The Colormerge Module

    3. Gently move the outer knob from side to side and up and down until the lamp is centered within the reflector. 4. Once the lamp is centered, turn the outer knob clockwise to lock it in place. 5. Turn the inner knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to achieve an optimum flat field.
  • Page 60 ColorMerge Installation Dichroic Theatre™ User Manual...

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