Robe DT Series User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Robe Manuals
  4. Lighting Equipment
  5. DT Series
  6. User manual
Robe DT Series User Manual

Robe DT Series User Manual

Dt series
Hide thumbs Also See for DT Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Version 1.7

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the DT Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Robe DT Series

Summary of Contents for Robe DT Series

  • Page 1 Version 1.7...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ..............................4 2. Unpacking ................................... 5 3. Introduction ................................6 4. Fixture exterior view ..............................6 4.1 Placing fixture head covers ........................... 7 5. Video inputs ................................7 6. Connection to the mains ............................8 6.1 Powering on the DigitalSpot 3000 DT ........................
  • Page 3 DigitalSpot 3000 DT 17. In Frame and Out Frame parameters ........................32 18. Video Control ................................33 19. Playback speed ..............................33 20. Graphic effects ................................ 34 20.1 Kaleidoscopic effect ............................34 20.2 Circular effect (Fish eye) ........................... 36 20.3 RGB (CMY) effects ............................. 36 20.4 Iris effect on layer .............................

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR DIGITALSPOT 3000 DT ! Save it for future reference. This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. Air vents and slots in the fixture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the device and to protect it from overheating.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 3. Introduction The DigitalSpot 3000 DT features moving head with a video projection and automated lighting technologies including a DMX controllable digital media server installed in a fixture´s base. The built-in 32-bit Graphics Engine utilizes Linux and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive image control of graphic objects. The Digital spot 3000 DT uses DMX512 protocol to control hardware functions like pan, tilt, and focus, as well as media fixture capabilities including loading images and movies.

  • Page 7: Placing Fixture Head Covers

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT Rear panel of the fixture base 1 - Power cord 2 - Power switch 3 - Fuse 4 - LAN (RJ-45) port 5 - DMX input/output (5-pin XLR) 6 - ATX switch 7 - 2 x USB port 8 - Composite input- dataprojector 9 - S-video input-dataprojector...

  • Page 8: Connection To The Mains

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 6. Connection to the mains Install a suitable plug on the power cord, note that the cores in the power cord are colored according to the following table. Core (Eu) Core (US) Symbol Brown Black Live Light blue White Neutral Yellow/Green...
  • Page 9 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Note that a special rear projection screen is required. When determining the position of the fixture and projection screen, you will need to account for the projected image size, which is directly proportional to the projection distance. There is a chart of throw distance ratio of 1.8-2.0: 1 to assist you in determining the ideal location for your fixture.

  • Page 10: Changing The Zoom

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 8.1 Changing the zoom 1. Turn the power off and if the projector lamp was on, wait 10 minutes until the projector has cooled. 2. Remove the top cover of the fixture head by loosening the four quarter-turn fasteners (1). 3.
  • Page 11 DigitalSpot 3000 DT The fixture must never be fixed swinging freely in the room. Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on a truss. Make sure that the device is fixed properly! Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching the fixtures is secure.

  • Page 12: Dmx 512 Connection

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 10. DMX 512 connection The fixture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. Only use a shielded twisted- pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin/5-pin XLR- connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.
  • Page 13 DigitalSpot 3000 DT 2- TD- 6- RX- 3- RX+ 7- Not connected 4- Not connected 8- Not connected Patch cables that connect fixtures to the hubs or LAN sockets are wired 1:1, that is, pins with the same numbers are connected together: If only the fixture and the computer are to be interconnected, no hubs or other active components are needed.

  • Page 14: Folder Organization

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 12. Folder organization The library structure is reflected on the hard drive where all files for the library are stored. The whole library is contained within a special folder called ‘Media’. Inside the Media folder is a collection of folders (000,001...240) each named with a 3-digit number. Each folder following this convention represents a library folder and the 3-digit number represents the name of the folder.

  • Page 15: Control Menu Map

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 13. Control menu map Default settings=Bold print Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Fixture Set DMX DMX Settings 001-512 Address Address Activate DMX...
  • Page 16 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Lamp Off via On, Off Lamp On If DMX On, Off is Present Lamp Off if On, Off not DMX...
  • Page 17 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Remove User Media Content Lamp On/Off On, Off Manual Manual DMX 0-255 Control Control Synchro to L3 0-255...
  • Page 18 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 DMX Program Preset Deactivated Playback DMX Program 10 in Loop Fixture Off Timer Timer Deactivated Timer...
  • Page 19 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Set clean Up 10..50..300 Timer Special Regenerate Set Thumbnail 50..96...300 Functions Thumbnails size Regenerate Thumbnails FTP Server...

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 4. Operating modes Before operating the DigitalSpot 3000 DT from a DMX 512 controller, you need to define the source of DMX data, which may be: DMX 512 - data is transmitted over standard DMX cables. Set a valid DMX start address, which is defined as the first channel from which the DigitalSpot 3000 DT will respond to the controller.

  • Page 21: Fixture Information

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 3. Press the [ENTER] to move on the second number of the IP address 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the third and fourth number of the IP address. If you want to return back on the previously edited number, press [ESC]. The same way you can set the Netmask Address.
  • Page 22 DigitalSpot 3000 DT to turn it off after 5 minutes of inactivity of control buttons (wheel) Display Orientation - Select this function to adjust the display orientation: Normal orientation - A standard display orientation. Rotated Orientation - Inverts the display by 180°. Pan/Tilt Feedback --- This function allows to return the moving head to the required pan/tilt position after changing the position by an external force (e.g.

  • Page 23: Lamp On/Off

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT Default Settings --- Select this option to set default values or to remove user´s content in the fixture. Set Default Values --- Select this option to reset all fixture personalities to the default values. Remove User Media Content --- The item deletes all user media contents except the factory media content.

  • Page 24: Preview Mode

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT Music Trigger --- Select this item to enable the sound control of the running programs via the built-in microphone. Play DMX Program --- Select this menu to run one of 10 programs which have been recorded via the menu “Record DMX program”.

  • Page 25: Service Menu

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT Reset Focus/Shutter system --- This function resets a focus module. Reset All systems --- This function enables you to return all fixture´s effects to their standard positions. 15.9 Service menu Use this menu to read useful information about the fixture. Power On Time - Select this submenu to read the number of operation hours of the fixture.

  • Page 26: Special Functions

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 15.10 Special functions Use this menu for special services like remote servis or software update. Regenerate Thumbnails --- Use the menu to manage thumbnails behaviour. Set Thumbnail size - The menu item allows set the size of the thumbnail: 50-min.size, 300-max.size.

  • Page 27: Fixture Off

    Software Update --- This menu allows to update graphical software or hardware processors software. You have to download the latest version of the DigitalSpot 3000 DT software from ROBE website to your hard disk and then use either Ethernet network or the USB stick to move this file to the relevant folder in the DigitalSpot 3000 DT.

  • Page 28: Keystones

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 16. Keystones 16.1 Global keystone parameters If an image is output from the DigitalSpot 3000 DT at an angle the image may be skewed. Eight keystone channels (KeyStone Top Left X, KeyStone Top Left Y, KeyStone Top Right X, KeyStone Top Right Y, KeyStone Bottom Right X, KeyStone Bottom Right Y, KeyStone Bottom Left X, KeyStone Bottom Left Y) adjust the image shape.It is possible to control each of the four corners of the image and reshape it.
  • Page 29 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Characteristic case is a composition of 2 layers: the layer 1, where is applied a picture of the landscape and the layer 2, where is a gobo mask selected (see picture below). To adjust desired image shape you can use the following (keystone) parameters on the gobo layer 2: 1.
  • Page 30 DigitalSpot 3000 DT 3. Layer skewing along X and Y axis. On the channel Gobo effect 1 selection adjust a DMX value=150 and using the control parameters 1 an 2 you can skew the image in either X or Y axis. The channel Gobo effect 1 –...
  • Page 31 DigitalSpot 3000 DT On the channel Gobo effect 2 selection adjust a DMX value=150 and using the control parameters 1 you can squeeze the image in Y axis. Note. To allows this effect, the channel Gobo effect 1 selection has to be set to DMX=150.

  • Page 32: In Frame And Out Frame Parameters

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT The channel Gobo effect 2 – Parameter 3 compresses or expands the image in Y- axis. After shaping the image by means of the parameters stated above, you can apply the global banner effects on the whole graphics output and this final image should appear for instance like this: 17.

  • Page 33: Video Control

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 18. Video Control The channel Gobo control defines how the current layer will be ‘composed’ with the previous layers and the playback options in each mode .The Digital Spot 3000 supports the following options: Copy mode (0-17 DMX): In this mode, the pixels of the layer are written on top of the previous layers. Addition mode (20-37 DMX: In this mode, the pixel values of the current layer are added to the ones of the previous layers.

  • Page 34: Graphic Effects

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 20. Graphic effects There are two gobo effect channels on each gobo layer (Gobo effect 1 selection, Gobo effect 2 selection), which offer amount of effects that can be applied to the current running picture/video. Each effect channels have three control channels - Parameter 1, Parameter 2, Parameter 3 –...
  • Page 35 DigitalSpot 3000 DT DMX value Mosaic effect Examples Source picture Static Dynamic mode mode Centered Kaleidoscope (rough Note: As the effect does not cover all projection are, the image from the lower layer can be displayed at the sides of the effect.

  • Page 36: Circular Effect (Fish Eye)

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT If the effect “Centered Kaleidoscope (fine) ” is selected, meaning of the Parameter 1 is the following: DMX value Function 0 - 255 Shape and a number of mirroring planes Gobo effect 1- Parameter 2: Size and pulsation of the segments content DMX value Function 0 - 128...
  • Page 37 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Control Controlled item Function parameter value Parameter 1 Red colour element 0-255 no adjustment minimum saturation Parameter 2 Green colour element 0-255 no adjustment minimum saturation Parameter 3 Blue colour element 0-255 no adjustment minimum saturation RGB add All Pixels (DMX value=51) – the effect increases colour values across all pixels. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item...
  • Page 38 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Swap RGB to GBR (DMX value=56) – the effect swaps red to green, green to blue and blue to red colour in all pixels. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value no adjustment (0 ) green (255) Parameter 1 Red colour element...
  • Page 39 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value Parameter 1 Red colour element 0-255 no adjustment (0 ) full inverted blue (255) no adjustment (0 ) full inverted red (255) Parameter 2 Green colour element 0-255 no adjustment (0 ) full inverted green (255) Parameter 3...
  • Page 40 DigitalSpot 3000 DT RGB scale (DMX value=68) – the effect changes the output intensity of red, green and blue colour in all pixels. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value Changes the inclination of conversion line for red colour from max.

  • Page 41: Iris Effect On Layer

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 20.4 Iris effect on layer The effect allows to simplify transition effects between layers and it can be activated on each gobo layer. On the effect can be applied layer´s X/Y zoom, X/Y position and rotation parameters. Another possible application of the iris effect is to use it as the mask function to mask unwanted parts of the image.
  • Page 42 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Gobo Effect 1-Parameter 3: Texture modes applied on the iris surface Parameter 3 Zoom X Zoom X + Position X DMX value (Mode) (Mode 1) 10-19 (Mode 2) 20-29 (Mode 3) 30-39 (Mode 4) The following modes (5-8) include black mask 40-49 Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX...
  • Page 43 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Parameter 3 DMX value Zoom X Position X (Mode) 50-59 Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX (Mode 6) Dimmer on the layer 3= 1 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 1 DMX 60-69 Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX Dimmer on the layer 3= 255 DMX...

  • Page 44: Media Content Management

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 21. Media content management As you seen earlier in chapter "12. Folder organization", the DigitalSpot 3000 DT uses the root folder named "Media". This folder contains subfolders (000,001...240) and inside each subfolder is the collection of media that the subfolder holds.
  • Page 45 DigitalSpot 3000 DT After network configuration, type the IP address of the DigitalSpot 3000 DT in address line in your Windows explorer window. Use this format ftp:// 2.X.X.X / (e.g. ftp://2.236.2.88/- see picture below If all settings are proper, you will see "Media" and "Update" folders in the Windows explorer window and now you can work with them as local folders and files.
  • Page 46 DigitalSpot 3000 DT 2. FTP client in Mozilla Firefox If you use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser, you can install FTP client into the browser. To install FTP client for Mozilla Firefox on your computer. 1. Run Mozilla Firefox. 2.Select option “...
  • Page 47 DigitalSpot 3000 DT After installing FTP client, run Mozilla Firefox and type the IP address of desired fixture in ftp format e. g. ftp://2.97.181.89 and a Fire FTP window will appear. If you do not want to keep in mind IP addresses of all connected fixtures, you can use the Remote configuration program (by typing the IP address of one fixture to the web browser in http format e.

  • Page 48: Moving Files Between Networked Fixtures

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 21.2 Moving files between networked fixtures The option "Contents Synchronization" in a "Remote control program" running on your PC offers easy control of file transfer between networked fixtures via WWW browser. (For detail description of the Remote configuration program see chapter "Remote control of the fixture via WWW browser"...
  • Page 49 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Fixture Info - the window with information about current fixture address, disk space, software versions etc. Personality - the window allows you to change the fixture settings like a pan/tilt reverse, feedback, speed, lamp status, DMX protocol selection etc. Status Messages -the window under this option displays error and status messages.
  • Page 50 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Special Functions - the window offers several items: "Thumbnails size" - changing the size of the thumbnails. The change takes effect in the item "Content". If you change the thumbnail size, use the button "Update" below the size box. "Log File"...
  • Page 51 DigitalSpot 3000 DT There is a list of available fixtures under Device Available for Update. If you connect another fixture to a network, use option "Rescan Devices" to refresh the list of fixtures. A list of available folders with their check boxes is placed under Synchronization Folders. Option "Synchronization Mode"...

  • Page 52: Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT and click the "Update" button on the right side of the line to save the streaming source address. This source is assigned to the DMX value of 1 on channel "Gobo selection". Up to 20 streaming sources is possible to define in this way.
  • Page 53 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Global effect 1- Parameter 1 The DMX value from the range of 1- 235 allows selection of desired image field configuration according to the tables on the following pages. Image field configuration Non-mirrored configuration Image field Image field Total number of Total number of Configuration...
  • Page 54 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Image field Total number of Image field Total number of value Configuration fixtures value Configuration fixtures W x H W x H 1 x 7 11 x 2 7 x 2 2 x 11 2 x 7 11 x 3 7 x 3 3 x 11...
  • Page 55 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Horizontally mirrored configuration Image field Image field Total number of Total number of configuration configuration fixtures in base fixtures in base value of base matrix value of base matrix matrix matrix W x H W x H 2 x 1 10 x 2 4 x 1...
  • Page 56 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Vertically mirrored configuration Image field Image field Total number of Total number of configuration configuration fixtures in base fixtures in base value of base matrix value of base matrix matrix matrix W x H W x H 1 x 2 5 x 4 2 x 2...
  • Page 57 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Vertically and horizontally mirrored configuration Image field Image field Total number of Total number of configuration configuration fixtures in base fixtures in base value of base matrix value of base matrix matrix matrix W x H W x H 2 x 2 10 x 4 4 x 2...
  • Page 58 DigitalSpot 3000 DT The mirrored image configurations bring 2 advantages: 1. Resolution of the source image and merged images on the wall is the same in comparison with non-mirrored configuration (if you use suitable mirrored configuration – see example 3 below). 2.
  • Page 59 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Global effect 1- Parameter 2 The DMX values from the range of 0-63 are used to step segment by segment throw the image grid. The DMX value of 0 corresponds to the upper left segment of the image grid. The stepping runs from the left to the right and down from top (see example for field 8x3 segments bellow Global effect 1- Parameter 3 This channel enables to transform displaying of the segment edges-sharp or blended edges.

  • Page 60: Picture Merging Example

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT Global effect 2- Parameter 2 The parameter adjust the green gamma value at respective image adge. Global effect 2- Parameter 3 The parameter adjust the blue gamma value at respective image adge. The second way how to adjust the red, green and blue gamma curve at overlapping edges is by means of the channel Gobo effect 2 Selection on a gobo layer.

  • Page 61: Pre-Cut Content Mode For Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 24. Pre-cut content mode for Picture Merging The mode is useful when you want to cover large projection area with full resolution for each projector or you don't want to be restricted with limits of matrix configuration. The basic idea is that before projection you have to prepare the pre-cut content (e.g.
  • Page 62 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Size of segments in X-axis: L /[x-(b/100)*(x-1)] partX totalX =1024/ [3-(10/100)*(3-1)] the size of overlapping edges was selected 10% (b=10) partX = 366 pixels partX Since the size of the segments in Y-axis is the same as at the source picture, each of the 3 fixtures will project picture with resolution of 366x768 pixels.

  • Page 63: Effect Video Synchronization

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 25. Effect video synchronization The synchronization option can be set separately for each gobo layer (channels Synchronization to ID). The fixture synchronization acts with the fixture ID which is defined as the last number of fixture´s IP address. This fixture ID is shown on the fixture´s display.

  • Page 64: Projection Onto Angular, Cylindric Or Spheric Surfaces

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 26. Projection onto angular, cylindric or spheric surfaces If a projection on curved surface is required a correction of the shape distortions is necessary. The DigitalSpot 3000 DT supports projection onto angular screens, cylinders and spheres. 26.1 Curved surface support channels Global effect 2 This channel enables you to select desired shape of the surface: To simplify a correction process, there is a gobo with a net pattern (DMX value = 2) in a factory folder No.
  • Page 65 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Global effect 2- parameter 2 This parameter enables to adjust the horizontal length of the edge. A DMX Value of 128 = no adjustment, values below 128 move the edge to the left, values above 128 move the edge to the right. Global effect 2- parameter 3 This parameter enables to adjust the vertical length of the edge.

  • Page 66: Rectangle Onto Circle (Sphere) Mapping With Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT Note: If a projection of rectangle (square) on a circle (sphere) is selected on the channel Global Effect 2 (DMX value of 10 or 11), the meaning of the Keystone parameters in a DMX chart will be changed as follows: Type of control Channel DMX value Function...

  • Page 67: Video Processing On Gobo Layers From A Streaming Video Server

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 27. Video processing on gobo layers from a streaming video server A streaming video is a video that is continuously sent by one device (e.g. PC) and received by another device (DigitalSpot 3000 DT) over an ethernet network. The Streaming video software stated on the pictures below is available at http://www.videolan.org/vlc/.
  • Page 68 DigitalSpot 3000 DT - Click on the item "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and the Internet Protocol Properties window will open. Set IP address to something like 2.X.X.X with an IP mask of 255.0.0.0 3. Install a VLC media player- - click on a VLC media player self-extracting package located on the hard disk and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 69 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Check the "HTTP" option in a Outputs column, type an IP address of the PC in the "Address" field and a figure port in the "port" field. Note: If you want to run more videos on this PC, you have to run the VLC media player for each video and every media player has to have a different figure of the port but the IP address will be the same.
  • Page 70 DigitalSpot 3000 DT A different setting of VLC media player for streaming of the PC desktop is required. Type the following line in the "Customize" field of the Open window: screen:// screen-fps=10 :screen-caching=100 Space The Stream output window has the same setting like for video streaming except the field "Bitrate (kb/s)" which should be set at the value of 8192.
  • Page 71 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Control PC (light console) Type the IP address of the DigitalSpot 3000 DT which is to project data from a remote streaming video source in your WWW browser to run the Remote Control program. Select the option "Remote Content" and the following window will open: Type in the "source Address"...

  • Page 72: Rdm

    RDM allows explicit commands to be sent to a device and responses to be received from it. The ROBE DreamBox allows to utilize all DigitalSpot 3000 DT RDM functionality. Please read the DreamBox user manual for detail description of RDM possibilities.

  • Page 73: Technical Specifications

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 29. Technical specifications Electrical specifications: Auto-switching power supply Input voltage range: 100-120V/ 200-240V AC, 50/ 60 Hz Max. Pover Consumption @ 230V: 420W (450VA),I=1.9A) power factor: 0.93 Projector Specifications: Model MP624 Light output: 3000 ANSI lumens Lamp: 200W Rated lamp life: 3000/4000 hours (normal/eco mode) Aspect ratio: 4:3 Resolution: XGA (1,024x768)
  • Page 74 Projection on to cylindrical/spherical surfaces and angular screens Video processing on all gobo layers from remote streaming video server Control 5“ TFT LCD display & Robe navigation system Web access for total control of fixture (user library management) Media Content Synchronization in web interface...
  • Page 75 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Environmental Specifications Operating temperature range: 0° - 40°C Maximum housing temperature: 60°C Rigging Mounting points: 2 pairs of ¼-turn locks 2 x Omega bracket with ¼-turn quick locks Safety chain/cord attachment point Dimensions (mm) Weight 28 kg Accessories Omega holder (No.99010420)......2 pieces USB 2.0 flash drive with a System recovery utility.

  • Page 76: Error And Information Messages

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 30. Error and information messages The warning icon (triangle) on the bottom-right side of the fixture´s screen indicates some error or information message which appears on the screen by pressing the [ESC] button. Pan Error The message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the yoke´s magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or the stepping motor is defective or its driving IC3 on the PCB in the fixture base.
  • Page 77 DigitalSpot 3000 DT Dataprojector Abnormal Temperature System message from dataprojector. Dataprojector Lamp Failure System message from dataprojector. DMX Address Is Over Limit The DMX start address is set to value that does not make possible receiving all DMX channels. USB Communication Failure The message signalizes problem with communication between PC motherboard and the motor driver board.

  • Page 78: Maintenance

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 31. Maintenance 31.1 Replacing the lamp Turn the power off and disconnect the fixture from the mains. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. 1. Remove the top cover (1) of the fixture head by loosening the four quarter-turn fasteners (2).

  • Page 79: Replacing The Projector

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 31.2 Replacing the projector If you need to remove the data projector, turn the power off and disconnect the DigitalSpot 3000 DT from the mains. If the projector lamp is on, wait 25 minutes until the projector has cooled. 1.

  • Page 80: Replacing The Air Filters

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT 31.3 Replacing the air filters Important! Check the air filters periodically and clean before they become clogged! Clean the air filters with a vacuum cleaner or you can wash them and put back dry. Replacing air filters in the fixture head. 1) Disconnect the fixture from power.

  • Page 81: Replacing The Fuse

    -> "[USB]). 3. Save this setting and exit SETUP. The fixture continues booting, wait until you see a full-screen menu titled: Image Manager for ROBE Digital Products Options: Write "rescue" for enter to Main Menu 4. Type the word rescue on the keyboard and the following screen will appear:...
  • Page 82 DigitalSpot 3000 DT DANGER ! Disconnect from the mains before starting any cleaning and maintenance work The front covering glasses will require weekly cleaning as smoke-fluid tends to building up residues, reducing the light output very quickly. The cooling fans should be cleaned monthly. The interior of the fixture should be cleaned at least annually using a vacuum-cleaner or an air-jet.
  • Page 83 Appendix - DMX protocol DigitalSpot 3000 DT - DMX protocol v. 1.6; February 2, 2011 DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 0-255 Pan movement by 530° proportional Pan Fine 0-255 Fine control of pan movement proportional Tilt 0-255 Tilt movement by 280° proportional Tilt Fine 0-255...
  • Page 84 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel To activate following function,hold DMX value 3 seconds 130-139 Lamp On step 140-149 Pan/Tilt reset step 150-179 Reserved 180-189 Focus reset step 190-199 Reserved step 200-209 Total reset step 210-215 Graphic engine reset/software update executing step 216-229 Reserved...
  • Page 85 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 0-255 Move top right corner Y value to center (0-default) proportional KeyStoneBottom Right X 0-255 Move bottom right corner X value to center (0-default) proportional KeyStone Bottom Right Y 0-255 Move bottom right corner Y value to center (0-default) proportional...
  • Page 86 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Circular ,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 2 step Circular ,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 3 step Circular ,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 4 (maximum) step Horizontal ellipse ,outside-->in,sharp edge step Horizontal ellipse ,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 1 step Horizontal ellipse ,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 2 step Horizontal ellipse ,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 3 step...
  • Page 87 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Radial wipe ,bottom-->left,fuzzy edge 2 step Radial wipe ,bottom-->left,fuzzy edge 3 step Radial wipe ,bottom-->left,fuzzy edge 4 (maximum) step Radial wipe ,top-->left,sharp edge step Radial wipe ,top-->left,fuzzy edge 1 step Radial wipe ,top-->left,fuzzy edge 2 step...
  • Page 88 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Horizontal bands 4x,bottom-->top step Vertical bands 4x,left -->right step Vertical bands 4x,right -->left step Horizontal bands 8x,top-->bottom step Horizontal bands 8x,bottom-->top step Vertical bands 8x,left-->right step Vertical bands 8x,right-->left step Horizontal bands 16x,top-->bottom step...
  • Page 89 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Grid wipe 32x32,bottom right-->top left,inverse step Grid wipe 32x32,top right-->bottom left step Grid wipe 32x32,top right-->bottom left,inverse step 4 sliding triangles step 161-169 Reserved Rectangular ,outside-->in,sharp edge step Rectangular ,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 1 step Rectangular, outside-->in,fuzzy edge 2 step...
  • Page 90 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Banner top rotation 0-255 Rotation +/- 45° (128-default) proportional Banner bottom positioning 0-255 Positioning from bottom to top (0-default) proportional Banner bottom rotation 0-255 Rotation +/- 45° (128-default) proportional All Banners rotation 0-255 Rotation +/- 45°...
  • Page 91 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Horizontal outside corner mapping P1, P2,P3 Vertical convex cylinder mapping P1, P2,P3 Vertical concave cylinder mapping P1, P2,P3 Horizontal convex cylinder mapping P1, P2,P3 Horizontal concave cylinder mapping P1, P2,P3 Orthographic sphere mapping P1, P2,P3 Rectangle on circle (sphere) mapping*...
  • Page 92 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Defines the end of a media file segment as a percentage of 0-255 proportional the movie length (255-default) Out Frame Low Defines the beginning of a media file segment as a 0-255 proportional percentage of the movie length (255-default)
  • Page 93 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step 48-49 Reserved Video stream 2: 50-57 The same functionality as for Video stream 1 step 58-59 Reserved Multiplication mode Video stream 1: step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 1) >...
  • Page 94 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Normal Speed step 129-255 Faster than Normal ---> Fastest proportional Gobo rotation and indexing 0-63 Clockwise rotation from fast to slow proportional 64-127 Indexing proportional No rotation-centre (128-default) step 129-192 Indexing proportional 193-255 Anticlockwise rotation from slow to fast...
  • Page 95 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Frame none Plane Flip X none Plane Flip Y none Plane Flip XY none Plane mirror X top none Plane mirror X bottom none Plane mirror Y left none Plane mirror Y right none Plane mirror XY segment 1...
  • Page 96 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Iris on layer P1, P2, P3 P1-size, P2-iris type, P3-texture mode 92-99 Reserved kaleidoscope - mode and mosaic segment selection: Square -static mode P1, P2, P3 Square -dynamic mode P1, P2, P3 Right triangular - static mode P1, P2, P3...
  • Page 97 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Colour Key P1-amount Colour Key inverse P1-amount Key Black P1-amount Key Black inverse P1-amount Key White P1-amount Key White inverse P1-amount White flash P1-amount Black flash P1-amount Alpha flash P1-amount Invert flash P1-amount...
  • Page 98 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Gobo effect 2 -Parameter 2 0-255 Effect control depends on effect Gobo effect 2 -Parameter 3 0-255 Effect control depends on effect Gobo Position X coarse 0-127 Movement forward proportional Centre (128-default) step...
  • Page 99 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 21-40 SVIDEO input- PAL system step 21-60 Video composite input-NTSC system step 61-80 SVIDEO input- NTSC system step 81-100 Video composite input-SECAM system step 101-120 SVIDEO input- SECAM system step 121-255 Reserved In Frame High...
  • Page 100 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 28-29 Reserved Video stream 2 30-37 the same functionality as for Video stream 1 step 38-39 Reserved Substraction mode Video Stream 1 step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 2) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 2) >...
  • Page 101 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Pause step Play forward in continuous loop step Play forward once and hold on the last frame step No function Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame step Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step 108-109 Reserved Video Stream 2...
  • Page 102 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Tile xy P1-amount Tile xy P1-speed XYZ rot. cube P1-speed XYZ rot. sphere P1-speed X rot. cylinder P1-speed Y rot. cylinder P1-speed Reserved Kaleidoscope none Squeeze in none Squeeze out none Bend X none...
  • Page 103 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Gobo disc mirror Y none Gobo disc mirror XY none 78-79 Reserved Plane mirror X top inverse none Plane mirror X bottom inverse none Plane mirror Y left inverse none Plane mirror Y right inverse none...
  • Page 104 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Black Mask inverse P1-amount Contrast P1-amount Brightness P1-amount RGB to GBR P1-amount RGB to BRG P1-amount RGB to RBG P1-amount Black and white to black and white inverse timed P1-speed Colour to black and white timed P1-speed...
  • Page 105 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel RGB scale P1, P2, P3 P1-red, P2-green, P3-blue Brightness scale P1, P2 P1, P2 - inclination of conversion line 70-149 Reserved Layer keystoning P1,P2,P3 P1-squeezing/stretching in X, P2/P3-compressing & expanding in X/Y 151-199 Reserved P1, P2,P3 Picture merging - R/G/B gamma adjustment in blended edges...
  • Page 106 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 21-240 User folders step 241-250 Reserved Live input (grab. card)-see channel 111 step Straming from remote sources step 253-255 Reserved Gobo selection White step 1-255 255 Gobos (one by one) step If Live input (251 DMX) is selected on channel 110: White screen...
  • Page 107 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 18-19 Reserved Addition mode Video Stream 1 step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 3) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 3) > 0, hold on last frame Pause step Play forward in continuous loop...
  • Page 108 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel No function Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame step Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step 88-89 Reserved Video Stream 2 90-97 the same functionality as for Video stream 1 step 98-99 Reserved...
  • Page 109 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel XY pos. scroll left P1-speed XY pos.scroll right P1-speed Right-left diag. down scroll P1-speed Right-left diag. up scroll P1-speed Left-right diag. down scroll P1-speed Left-right diag. up scroll P1-speed X rotate P1-speed Y rotate...
  • Page 110 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Plane bar none Plane bar inverse none Plane bar left-righ none Plane bar top-bottom none Reserved Reserved Gobo disc none Gobo disc Flip X none Gobo disc Flip Y none Gobo disc Flip XY none...
  • Page 111 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Gobo effect 1 - Parameter 2 0 - 255 Effect control depends on effect Gobo effect 1 - Parameter 3 0 - 255 Effect control depends on effect Gobo effect 2 Selection No effect Colour to black and white P1-amount...
  • Page 112 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Swap RGB to RBG P1, P2, P3 Swap RGB to GRB P1, P2, P3 Swap RGB to GBR P1, P2, P3 Swap RGB to BRG P1, P2, P3 Swap RGB to BGR P1, P2, P3 RGB invert P1, P2, P3...
  • Page 113 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 129-255 Widening proportional Gobo zoom Y fine 0-255 Zoom Y fine proportional Synchronization to ID No function step 1-255 Synchronization to fixture ID proportional * DMX value 10 and 11 changes meaning of channels 18-25. See chapter "Projection onto angular, cylindric or spheric surfaces"...

This manual is also suitable for:

Digitalspot 3000 dt

Table of Contents