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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 II ........................
  • Page 3 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 19. Playback speed ..............................34 20. Graphic effects ................................ 35 20.1 Kaleidoscopic effect ............................35 20.2 Circular effect (Fish eye) ........................... 37 20.3 RGB (CMY) effects ............................. 37 20.4 Iris effect on layer ............................. 42 20.5 Auto iris effect on layer ............................ 45 20.6 Zoom effects on layer ............................

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR DIGITALSPOT 3000 DT II ! 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 II 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

    Linux and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive image control of graphic objects. The Digital spot 3000 DT II uses DMX512 protocol to control hardware functions like pan, tilt, and focus, as well as media fixture capabilities including loading images and movies. The graphics engine allows you manipulate position, scale, rotation, apply visual effects and colour mix each image.

  • Page 7: Placing Fixture Head Covers

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Rear panel of the fixture base 1 - AT power 2 - Power cord 3 - Power switch 4 - Fuse 5 - Composite input-graphic engine 6 - S-video input- graphics engine 7 - DMX input/output (5-pin XLR) 8 - LAN (RJ-45) port 9 - DMX input/output (3-pin XLR) 10 - 2 x USB port...

  • Page 8: Connection To The Mains

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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...
  • Page 9 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II --->"Ceiling Projection"--->"On") 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 1.93-2.16 : 1 to assist you in determining the ideal location for your fixture.

  • Page 10: Changing The Zoom

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location 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.
  • Page 11 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use a professional structural rigger. Improper installation can result in bodily injury and or damage to property. The fixture must never be fixed swinging freely in the room. Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on a truss.

  • Page 12: Dmx 512 Connection

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 II 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 II 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 II 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...
  • Page 16 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 II Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 Synchro Verbose Mode Default Set Default Settings Values Remove User Media Content Lamp On/Off On, Off Manual...
  • Page 18 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 10 in Loop Record DMX DMX Program Program DMX Program Preset Deactivated Playback...
  • Page 19 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8 LED Panel Board Time To Clean Air Filters Up Filters Set clean Up 10..50..300 Timer Special...

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 Off 14. Operating modes Before operating the DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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.

  • Page 21: Fixture Information

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Default IP Address -Preset IP address. Custom IP Address - The option enables edit all numbers of the IP address. To set the custom IP address: 1. Select „Custom IP Address” and press the [ENTER]. 2. Use RNS wheel to set the first number of the IP address 3.
  • Page 22 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Lamp Off if not DMX - This function allows you to switch off the lamp automatically after 2 minutes if a DMX signal is missing on the data link. Display Adjusting --- This function allows you to change the display settings: Display Permanent On - This function allows you to keep the display permanent on or to turn it off after 5 minutes of inactivity of control buttons (wheel) Display Orientation - Select this function to adjust the display orientation:...

  • Page 23: Lamp On/Off

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Verbose Mode --- Use this menu to hide messages displayed on the screen when you are changing some setting on the Power/Special functions channel (e.g. Rear projection on, Rear projection off..) . Verbose Mode 0 --- Generated messages are hidden. Verbose Mode I --- Generated messages are visible on the projection screen.
  • Page 24 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Static - This mode is suitable for projections on the wall, ceiling or ground without any head movement. By means of items Pan, Tilt and Focus is possible to adjust moving head to the desired position. Running program is possible to pause by pressing the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 25: Preview Mode

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Note: If you select the program which contains previously recorded data, the data will be overwritten without warning. Preset playback --- The menu allows to select a program (or a DMX program), which will be played automatically in a loop after switching the fixture on.

  • Page 26: Special Functions

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II since the respective counter was last reset. In order to reset desired counter to 0, press [ENTER] twice. Measuring points of temperatures: Pan /Tilt Board. [°C] ....temperature on the PCB in the fixture base Led Panel Board [°C]....temperature in the LED module Air Filters --- Regular cleaning of the air filters is very important for the DigitalSpot 3000 DT II life and performance.
  • Page 27 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 II 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 II.

  • Page 28: Fixture Off

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II after updating, run update of the hardware functions. Update HW processors Software - starts update of hardware functions like pan, tilt, focus...etc. Update Media Content - starts update of the factory media folders 00-20 (pictures, videos) Calibrate Values --- This menu serves for a fine calibration of effects.

  • Page 29: Layer Keystone Parameters

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II use channel KeyStone X-ratio for correction use channel KeyStone Y-ratio for correction If the channel Global effect 1 - Parameter 3 is set to the range of 171-180, the aspect ratio of an actual image is displayed in the image.
  • Page 30 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 2. Gobo position in X and Y direction. The channels Gobo position X coarse and Gobo position X fine allow 8-bit/16-bit positioning in X-direction. The channels Gobo position Y coarse and Gobo position Y fine allow 8-bit/16-bit positioning in Y-direction. 3.
  • Page 31 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II The channel Gobo effect 1 – Parameter 2 skews the image in Y-axis. 4. Layer Squeezing/Stretching along X and Y axis. On the channel Gobo effect 1 selection adjust a DMX value=150 and using the Control Parameters 3 you can squeeze the image in X axis.
  • Page 32 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 5. Image X-ratio and Y-ratio. On the channel Gobo effect 2 selection adjust a DMX value=150 and the second and third parameter control image X-ratio and Y-ratio. Note. To allows this effect, the channel Gobo effect 1 selection has to be set at DMX=150. The channel Gobo effect 2 –...

  • Page 33: In Frame And Out Frame Parameters

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 17. In Frame and Out Frame parameters You can select any segment of a video file for playback by assigning parameters for In Frame (start point) and an Out Frame (end point) as pictured below. The In Frame parameter corresponds to a 16-bit DMX value equal to a starting point for the playback segment of the selected video file.

  • Page 34: Playback Speed

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II The playback options: DMX value Playback options Meaning Play forward continuously if dimmer >0 Plays the video segment from In Frame point to Out Frame point, continuous looping. The dimmer value has to be greater than 0. Play forward once if dimmer >0 Plays the video segment from In Frame point to Out Frame point and holds on the last frame.

  • Page 35: Graphic Effects

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 36 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 37: Circular Effect (Fish Eye)

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 38 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Associated control parameters: 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) –...
  • Page 39 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 40 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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)
  • Page 41 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 42: Iris Effect On Layer

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 43 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 44 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 45: Auto Iris Effect On Layer

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 20.5 Auto iris effect on layer The effect behaves similar as Iris effect on layer, but it is auto- triggered by gobo changes. The iris effect on layer can be activated on each gobo layer if you set the Gobo Effect 1 Selection channel to a DMX value of 92.

  • Page 46: Another Graphic Effects On Layers

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 20.7 Another graphic effects on layers 1. Swirl effect Activation channel Gobo Effect 2 Selection (on each layer) Default value Activation DMX value Control: Parameter 1 Radius: 0-255DMX - min. Angle: 0-127DMX - turning by 360° to the right Parameter 2 128 DMX - no change...
  • Page 47 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 3. Cross-stitching effect Activation channel Gobo Effect 2 Selection (on each layer) Default value Activation DMX value Control: Parameter 1 Pattern density: 0-255 DMX - max. min. Colour of stitch: 0-127 DMX - coloured Parameter 2 128-255 DMX - black Effect boundary position in X-axis: 0-255 DMX –...

  • Page 48: Media Content Management

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 21. Media content management As you seen earlier in chapter "12. Folder organization", the DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 49 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II After network configuration, type the IP address of the DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 50 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 51 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 52: Moving Files Between Networked Fixtures

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 53 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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. Special Functions - the window offers several items: "Thumbnails size"...
  • Page 54 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II "Log File" - enables to generate log file for service purposes. "System Reboot"- starts reboot of the fixture "Regenerate Video Headers"- allows to regenerate headers of video media files. Content - by entering this window a complete overview of all gobo folders is offered, from which the folder to be view can be selected.Click a desired folder to display its content.
  • Page 55 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 56: Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II http://2.x.x.x:port number (for example http://2.1.1.3:1234) 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 57 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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...
  • Page 58 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 59 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 60 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 61 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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...
  • Page 62 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 63 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Global effect 1- Parameter 2 The DMX values from the range of 0-255 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 64: Picture Merging Example

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Global effect 2 A DMX value of 20 enables fine adjusting of the red, green and blue gamma curve at overlapping edges to achieve consistent colour( brightness) of these parts of image. Note. After selecting desired image segment for the gamma correction (by means of the Global effect 1 - Parameter 2), set the channel Global effect 1 - Parameter 3 to 0 in order to display blended edges of the picture segment.

  • Page 65: Pre-Cut Content Mode For Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 66 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 67: Effect Video Synchronization

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 68: Projection Onto Angular, Cylindric Or Spheric Surfaces

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 II 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:...
  • Page 69 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 70: Rectangle Onto Circle (Sphere) Mapping With Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 71: Video Processing On Gobo Layers From A Streaming Video Server

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 II) over an ethernet network. 1.
  • Page 72 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Hire is an example for Windows XP: 5. Run a Remote control by means of WWW browser at your PC, select option “Remote content” and write IP address of TightVNC server to the Source Address line in the following format : vnc:// xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g. vnc://2.1.1.12).
  • Page 73 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II - Click on the "Properties" button and the following window will open. - 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...
  • Page 74 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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. After installing it, run this VLC media player. In a horizontal menu "File" click on "Open" and the following window will open.
  • Page 75 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 76 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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. Important: The Playback speed channel at corresponding gobo layer should be set at a DMX value of 150-200.
  • Page 77 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Control PC (light console) Type the IP address of the DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 78: 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 II RDM functionality. Please read the Robe Universal Interface user manual for detail description of RDM possibilities.
  • Page 79 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II The CITP protocol allows to report folders for live input and streaming. These icons serves for thumbnails preview on the control console:...

  • Page 80: Technical Specifications

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 29. Technical specifications Electrical specifications: Auto-switching power supply Input voltage range: 100-120V/ 200-240V AC, 50/ 60 Hz Max. Pover Consumption @ 230V: 400W/430VA (I=1.9A, power factor=0.93) Projector Specifications: Model MP670 Light output: 3200 ANSI lumens Lamp: 230W Rated lamp life: 3000/4000 hours (normal/eco mode) Aspect ratio: 4:3 Resolution: XGA (1,024x768)
  • Page 81 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 82 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II Dimensions (mm) Weight 28 kg Accessories 2x Omega holder (No.99010420) 1x USB 2.0 flash drive with a System recovery utility. 2x Adapter BNC/CINCH (No. 13051401) Optional accessories DVI/VGA capture card set (No. 99013073) – includes capture card DVI/VGA Unigraph and mounting accessories SDI/ASI capture card set (No.

  • Page 83: Error And Information Messages

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 84 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 85: Maintenance

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 bottom cover/cover with air vents/ (1) of the fixture head by loosening the four quarter-turn fasteners (2).
  • Page 86 DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 5.Insert the new lamp (7) into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector. Ensure the connectors are aligned. If you experience resistance, lift the lamp and start again. 6.Tighten the screws (5) that secure the lamp. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place.

  • Page 87: Replacing The Projector

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 31.2 Replacing the projector If you need to remove the data projector, turn the power off and disconnect the DigitalSpot 3000 DT II from the mains. If the projector lamp is on, wait 20 minutes until the projector has cooled. 1.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Air Filters

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 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 89: 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 90: Installing The Dvi/Vga Capture Card

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 31.6 Installing the DVI/VGA capture card To install the DVI/VGA capture card: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power. 2. Remove both top covers of the fixture base by unscrewing 14 fastening screws. 3. Remove the shield cover (1) by loosening three crews (2).

  • Page 91: Installing The Sdi/Asi Capture Card

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 31.7 Installing the SDI/ASI capture card To install the SDI/ASI capture card: 1. Disconnect the fixture from power. 2. Remove both top covers of the fixture base by unscrewing 14 fastening screws. 3. Remove the shield cover (1) by loosening the 3 screws (2).

  • Page 92: Cleaning

    DigitalSpot 3000 DT II 31.8 Cleaning Turn the power off and disconnect the fixture from the mains. before starting cleaning procedure. It is absolutely essential that the fixture is kept clean and that dust, dirt and smoke-fluid residues must not build up on or within the fixture.
  • Page 93 Appendix - DMX protocol DigitalSpot 3000 DT II - DMX protocol v. 1.2; April, 2012 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 94 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 115-119 Artnet In step 120-129 Reserved 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...
  • Page 95 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 0-255 Move top right corner X value to center (0-default) proportional KeyStone Top Right Y 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...
  • Page 96 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Circular ,inside-->out,sharp edge step Circular ,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 1 step 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...
  • Page 97 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Radial wipe ,bottom-->left,sharp edge step Radial wipe ,bottom-->left,fuzzy edge 1 step 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...
  • Page 98 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Vertical two-way band wipe,top right-->bottom left step Horizontal bands 4x,top-->bottom step 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...
  • Page 99 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Grid wipe 16x16,top right-->bottom left,inverse step Grid wipe 32x32,bottom right-->top left step 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...
  • Page 100 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Banner top positioning 0-255 Positioning from top to bottom (0-default) proportional 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...
  • Page 101 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Vertical outside corner mapping P1, P2,P3 Horizontal inside corner mapping P1, P2,P3 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...
  • Page 102 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel In Frame High Defines the beginning of a media file segment as a 0-255 proportional percentage of the movie length (0-default) In Frame Low Defines the beginning of a media file segment as a 0-255 proportional percentage of the movie length (0-default)
  • Page 103 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 1) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 1) > 0, hold on last frame Pause step Play forward in continuous loop step Play forward once and hold on the last frame step...
  • Page 104 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 108-109 Reserved Video stream 2: 110-117 The same functionality as for Video stream 1 step 118-255 Reserved Playback Speed Normal Speed step 1-127 Slow speeds from slowest ---> normal proportional Normal Speed step...
  • Page 105 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Reserved Kaleidoscope none Squeeze in none Squeeze out none Bend X none Bend Y none Tile frame none Frame none Plane Flip X none Plane Flip Y none Plane Flip XY none Plane mirror X top none...
  • Page 106 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Plane mirror Y right inverse none Plane mirror XY inverse none Plane mirror X-inverse,Y none Plane mirror X,Y-inverse none 87-89 Reserved Circular effect (Fish eye) P1, P2, P3 P1-character, P2-X ratio, P3-Y ratio Iris on layer P1, P2, P3 P1-size, P2-iris type, P3-texture mode...
  • Page 107 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Black Mask P1-amount 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 108 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 64-67 Reserved RGB scale P1, P2, P3 P1-red, P2-green, P3-blue Brightness scale P1, P2 P1, P2 - inclination of conversion line Swirl effect P1, P2, P3 P1-radius, P2-angle, P3-diagonal position Pixelation effect P1, P2, P3 P1-num.
  • Page 109 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Gobo zoom X fine 0-255 Zoom X fine proportional Gobo zoom Y coarse 0-127 Narrowing proportional Centre (128-default) step 129-255 Widening proportional Gobo zoom Y fine 0-255 Zoom Y fine proportional Synchronization to ID No function...
  • Page 110 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Out Frame Low Defines the beginning of a media file segment as a 0-255 proportional percentage of the movie length (255-default) Gobo control Copy mode Video stream 1 step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 2) >...
  • Page 111 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 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 2) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 2) >...
  • Page 112 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 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 proportional Gobo fine indexing (rotation) 0-255...
  • Page 113 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 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 none Plane mirror XY segment 2 none...
  • Page 114 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Auto Iris effect on layer P1, P2, P3 P1-speed, P2-mask type, P3-opening/closing command 93-94 Reserved Zoom In/Move XY P1, P2, P3 P1-zoom, P2-X-movement, P3-Y-movement Zoom In/Auto Move XY P1, P2, P3 P1-zoom, P2-X-speed, P3- Y-speed 97-99 Reserved...
  • Page 115 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Colour to inverse timed P1-speed Cycle P1-speed Cycle inverse P1-speed Reserved Reserved 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...
  • Page 116 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Cross-stitching effect P1, P2, P3 P1-pattern density, P2-colour of stitch, P3- position in X-axis Posterization effect P1, P2 P1-number of colours, P2-Gamma correction 74-94 Reserved Zoom In/Move XY P1, P2, P3 P1-zoom, P2-X-movement, P3-Y-movement Zoom In/Auto Move XY P1, P2, P3...
  • Page 117 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Gobo layer 3 Dimmer 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (255-default) proportional Gobo Folder selection 0-20 Factory folders step 21-240 User folders step 241-250 Reserved Live input (grab. card)-see channel 111 step Straming from remote sources step...
  • Page 118 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame step Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step Reserved Video stream 2 ( the same functionality as for Video stream 1): step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 3) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 3) >...
  • Page 119 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame step 68-69 Reserved Video Stream 2 70-77 the same functionality as for Video stream 1 step 78-79 Reserved Minimum mode Video stream 1 step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 3) >...
  • Page 120 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Zoom fade in bump out P1-speed Reserved Zoom in fade P1-speed Zoom out fade P1-speed Scale xy sinus P1-speed Reserved Reserved Reserved XY pos. circle counter-clockwise P1-speed XY pos. circle clockwise P1-speed XY pos.
  • Page 121 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Plane tile 4x none Plane tile 5x none Plane cross tile 2x none Plane cross tile 2x inverse none Plane cross tile 3x none Plane cross tile 3x inverse none Plane cross tile 4x none...
  • Page 122 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Right triangular - dynamic mode P1,P2,P3 Isosceles triangular - static mode P1,P2,P3 Isosceles triangular - dynamic mode P1,P2,P3 Triangular 1 - static mode P1,P2,P3 Triangular 1 -dynamic mode P1,P2,P3 Triangular 2 -static mode P1,P2,P3 Triangular 2 - dynamic mode...
  • Page 123 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel Black flash P1-amount Alpha flash P1-amount Invert flash P1-amount BW Flash P1-amount Black and white to black and white inverse Flash P1-amount Gradient Wipe X P1-amount Gradient Wipe Y P1-amount 33-39 Reserved...
  • Page 124 Appendix - DMX protocol DMX Value Function Type of control Channel 151-199 Reserved P1, P2,P3 Picture merging - R/G/B gamma adjustment in blended edges P 1- red, P 2 - green, P 3- blue 201-255 Reserved Gobo effect 2 -Parameter 1 0-255 Effect control depends on effect...

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