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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ..............................4 2. Unpacking ................................... 5 3. Introduction ................................6 4. Fixture exterior view ..............................6 5. Video inputs ................................7 6. Connection to the mains ............................7 6.1 Powering on the DigitalSpot 5000 DT ........................7 6.2 “Power down”...
  • Page 3 DigitalSpot 5000 DT 20.1 Kaleidoscopic effect ............................34 20.2 Circular effect (Fish eye) ........................... 35 20.3 RGB (CMY) effects ............................. 36 20.4 Iris effect on layer ............................. 41 21. Media content management ..........................44 21.1 Moving files between the fixture and a PC ...................... 44 21.2 Moving files between networked fixtures ......................

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR DIGITALSPOT 5000 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 5000 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

    S-Video and VGA inputs for direct input to data projectors are handy for perfoming presentations. S-Video and Composite live inputs can be used in graphics effects of DigitalSpot 5000DT 4. Fixture exterior view...

  • Page 7: Video Inputs

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT Rear panel of the fixture base 1 - Power cord 2 - Power switch 3 - Fuse 4 - 5-pin DMX outputt 5 - 5-pin DMX input 6 - Ethernet input 7 - USB inputs 8 - VGA intput-dataprojector. 9 - S-video intput-dataprojector 10 - 3-pin DMX input 11 - 3-pin DMX output...

  • Page 8: Shutting Down The Digitalspot 5000 Dt

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 7. Shutting down the DigitalSpot 5000 DT There are two recommended ways how to shutdown the fixture: 1. A DMX controller can switch off the projector lamp and shut down the fixture with the "Lamp Off, Fixture Off"...

  • Page 9: Rigging The Fixture

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 9. Rigging the fixture Please consider the respective national norms during the installation! Verify the truss or support will handle the combined weight of all the fixtures on the truss Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture When rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture staying in the area below the installation place, on bridges, under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden.
  • Page 10 DigitalSpot 5000 DT To install the fixture on the truss: 1. Bolt clamp (1) to the omega holder (4) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder. 2. Fasten the omega holders on the bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (3) into the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.

  • Page 11: Dmx 512 Connection

    DigitalSpot 5000 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 12: Folder Organization

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT RJ-45 socket (front view): RJ-45 plug (front view): 1- TD+ 5- Not connected 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 13 DigitalSpot 5000 DT The media files assigned to the DMX values can be sorted either in an alphabetical or numerical order. Default assigning is the alphabetical order. If you need to change this sorting, go to the menu ”Personality“ and select “Gobo selection mode“...

  • Page 14: Control Menu Map

    DigitalSpot 5000 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 15 DigitalSpot 5000 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 Lamp On, Off Presetting On/Power On Lamp Off via On, Off Lamp On If DMX On, Off is Present Lamp Off if...
  • Page 16 DigitalSpot 5000 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 Synchro to L2 0-255 Video Input Internal Input Selection External VGA Input External SVideo Input Dataprojector Control...
  • Page 17 DigitalSpot 5000 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 10 in Loop Fixture Off Timer Timer Deactivated Timer Activated Set Timer Hours Set Timer Minutes...
  • Page 18 DigitalSpot 5000 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 Pan/Tilt Board Maximum Projector Resetable temp. 1 Projector temp. 2 Projector temp. 3 Pan/Tilt Board Time To Clean Air Filters...
  • Page 19 DigitalSpot 5000 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 Remote Port 08283 Service Port 08290 Set Default Gateway 002.001.001.001 Gateway Address Start Remote Service Fixture Off...

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 14. Operating modes Before operating the DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 DT will respond to the controller.

  • Page 21: Fixture Information

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 2. Use RNS wheel to set the first number of the IP address 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].
  • Page 22 DigitalSpot 5000 DT 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: Normal orientation - A standard display orientation.

  • Page 23: Lamp On/Off

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 15.4 Lamp On/Off Use this option in order to switch on/off the projector´s lamp.Do not use the projector continuously for 24 hours or more. If using the projector continuously for long periods, turn it off and leave it for one hour at least once during a 24 hour period.

  • Page 24: Preview Mode

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT “Save” - saves the current prog. step “Save and Copy” - saves and copies the current prog. step to the next prog. step. Option “Snap DMX”- inserts current values from DMX to all effects (channels). It is very useful function, you don not have to adjust all effects to desired positions, all values are loaded from DMX.

  • Page 25: Reset Functions

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 15.8 Reset functions The DigitalSpot 5000 DT can be reset totally or in function modules. Select relevant function to run a reset: Reset Graphics Engine --- This function resets a graphics engine. Reset Pan/Tilt System --- This function resets pan and tilt movement. Reset Zoom/Focus system --- This function resets azoom and focus module.

  • Page 26: Special Functions

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT Set Cleanup Timer - Cleaning schedule for the fixture depends on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify accurate cleaning interval. This function allows you to change the cleaning interval of the air filters. This "reminder" value is 50 hours and it is set as default.

  • 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 5000 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 5000 DT.

  • Page 28: Keystones

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 16. Keystones 16.1 Global keystone parameters If an image is output from the DigitalSpot 5000 DT at an angle the image may be skewed. Eight keystones adjust the image shape.It is possible to control each of the four corners of the image and reshape it. Default DMX value is 0, it means that no keystone correction has been used.
  • Page 29 DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 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 5000 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 5000 DT 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. 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.

  • Page 33: Video Control

    DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 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 5000 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: Circular Effect (Fish Eye)

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT Meaning of the control channels depends on the kaleidoscope mode which has been selected Static mode. Gobo effect 1- Parameter 1: Density of mosaic segments DMX value Function 0 - 255 Adjusting density of mosaic segments from large (0 DMX) to small (255 DMX). Gobo effect 1- Parameter 2: Content of segments-coarse DMX value Function...

  • Page 36: Rgb (Cmy) Effects

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 20.3 RGB (CMY) effects The RGB effects section on the channel Gobo effect 2 selection allows to apply a variety of RGB colour swapping effects to graphic objects. RGB subtract All Pixels (DMX value=50) – the effect reduces colour values across all pixels. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item...
  • Page 37 DigitalSpot 5000 DT Swap RGB to RBG (DMX value=54) – the effect swaps green and blue colour in all pixels. Red colour remains without change. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value No change. Parameter 1 Red colour element 0-255 no adjustment (0 ) blue (255)
  • Page 38 DigitalSpot 5000 DT Swap RGB to BGR (DMX value=58) – the effect swaps red and blue colour in all pixels. Green colour remains without change. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value no adjustment (0 ) blue (255) Parameter 1 Red colour element 0-255...
  • Page 39 DigitalSpot 5000 DT Colour to Alpha (DMX value=62) – the effect changes the transparency level of an image´s element colour values. You can adjust the transparency of individual colours from completely transparent to full opacity using the control parameters 1, 2 and 3: Control Controlled item Function...
  • Page 40 DigitalSpot 5000 DT Brightness scale (DMX value=69) – the effect changes the output intensity of brightness of the picture. Associated control parameters: Control Controlled item Function parameter value Inclination of the Changes the inclination of conversion line for output brightness Parameter 1 0-255 conversion line –...

  • Page 41: Iris Effect On Layer

    DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 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 5000 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 5000 DT 21. Media content management As you seen earlier in chapter "12. Folder organization", the DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 DT After network configuration, type the IP address of the DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 DT 3.Select option “Get Add-ons” from the standard toolbar, type fireftp into the top left field and press Enter key. 4.Click on the Add to Firefox.. button and follow the installation instructions. 5. Follow the installation instructions until the installation has finished. 5.After installation, go to the “...
  • Page 47 DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 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 5000 DT The Remote Control screen offers these options: 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.
  • Page 50 DigitalSpot 5000 DT Status Messages -the window under this option displays error and status messages. 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.
  • Page 51 DigitalSpot 5000 DT 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. Click a desired picture to zoom it in. Contents Synchronization - the window allows you copy (addition) media content from a current fixture to another fixtures on an ethernet network.
  • Page 52 DigitalSpot 5000 DT 2. Select a target fixture (fixtures) in a list of available fixtures. 3. Select desired Synchronization mode and click the "Do Synchronization" button to start file transfer. Remote Graphics Output - preview of the current projecting output. Remote RNS Display - the window "takes"...

  • Page 53: Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT To end the Remote control program, close WWW browser ( or use option "Logout" if you entered the program using the user name and password) . 23. Picture merging The picture merging system allows to create a panoramic projection controlled from a light DMX console. The resulting seamless image consists of the images of the individual projectors.
  • Page 54 DigitalSpot 5000 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 55 DigitalSpot 5000 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 1 7 x 2 2 x 11 2 x 7 11 x 3 7 x 3 3 x 11...
  • Page 56 DigitalSpot 5000 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 57 DigitalSpot 5000 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 58 DigitalSpot 5000 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 59 2. By using the picture merging with mirrored configuration you can cover any size of projection area. The total number of used projectors is unlimited. Examples: 4 DigitalSpots 5000DT are used in the picture merging. Source picture Aspect ratio: 4:3...
  • Page 60 DigitalSpot 5000 DT 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 61: Picture Merging Example

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT Global effect 2 A DMX value of 20 enables fine adjusting of the red, green and blue gamma curve at overlaping 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 62: Pre-Cut Content Mode For Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 8. To execute the picture merging ,run the same gobo/video on all six fixtures and set the channels Global Effect 1- Parameter 3 to a DMX value of 0-130. Note: In order to assure a correct playback of videos sequences , all fixtures in the picture merging system should be synchronized to the one (master) fixture - see the chapter bellow.
  • Page 63 DigitalSpot 5000 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 64: Effect Video Synchronization

    DigitalSpot 5000 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 65: Projection Onto Angular, Cylindric Or Spheric Surfaces

    DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 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 66 DigitalSpot 5000 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 67: Rectangle Onto Circle (Sphere) Mapping With Picture Merging

    DigitalSpot 5000 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 68: Video Processing On Gobo Layers From A Streaming Video Server

    DigitalSpot 5000 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 5000 DT) over an ethernet network. The Streaming video software stated on the pictures below is available at http://www.videolan.org/vlc/.
  • Page 69 DigitalSpot 5000 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 70 DigitalSpot 5000 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 71 DigitalSpot 5000 DT PC Desktop streaming. The desktop streaming enables you to sent your presentation directly to the DigitalSpot 5000 DT via an ethernet network. You do not need extra cables for connecting video inputs of the DigitalSpot 5000 DT with your PC. A different setting of VLC media player for streaming of the PC desktop is required.
  • Page 72 DigitalSpot 5000 DT Control PC (light console) Type the IP address of the DigitalSpot 5000 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 73: Technical Specifications

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 28. Technical specifications Electrical specifications...
  • Page 74 Video processing on all gobo layers from remote streaming video server Electromechanical Effects Zoom Focus Mechanical iris 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 5000 DT 103 control channels max. Pan/Tilt Pan movement range: 530° Tilt movement range: 280° 16 bit movement resolution Controllable speed of Pan/Tilt movement Automatic Pan/Tilt position correction Built-in Pan/Tilt macro effects Connections video inputs: Data projector: 1 x S-Video (Mini Din 4 pin) 1 x VGA (Mini D-sub 15 pin) Graphic Engine: 1 xS-Video (Mini Din 4 pin)

  • Page 76: Error And Information Messages

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT Weight 45 kg 29. 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.

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 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. The yoke is not located in the default position after the reset of the fixture.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Projector

    DigitalSpot 5000 DT 30.1 Replacing the projector If you need to take out the data projector,disconnect the DigitalSpot 5000 DT from the mains.Remove all plastic covers of the head by loosening the quarter-turn fasteners (1).Disconnect cables from two motors (3) and two sensors next to the projector objective.Disconnect all cables from the projector´s rear panel and unscrew the 6 fastening screw (2) (three screws per side).Carefully pull out the projector (5) with chassis (4).
  • Page 79 DigitalSpot 5000 DT 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. 2) Raise up the filter cover (fixed by two magnets) on the head cover.

  • Page 80: 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 81 DigitalSpot 5000 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 82 Appendix - DMX protocol DigitalSpot 5000 DT- DMX Protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value 0-255 Pan movement by 530° proportional Pan Fine Pan Fine 0-255 Fine control of pan movement proportional Tilt 0-255 Tilt movement by 280° proportional Tilt Fine 0-255 Fine control of tilt movement proportional...
  • Page 83 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value To activate following function,hold DMX value 3 seconds 130-139 Lamp On step 140-149 Pan/Tilt reset step 180-189 Focus/Zoom reset step 190-199 Analog iris reset 190-199 Analog iris reset step step 200-209 Total reset step...
  • Page 84 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value 0-255 Cyan continuously (0-white,255-full cyan) proportional Magenta 0-255 Magenta continuously (0-white,255-full magenta) proportional Yellow 0-255 Yellow continuously (0-white,255-full yellow) 0-255 Yellow continuously (0-white,255-full yellow) proportional proportional Without CTF step 14000 K step 13000 K...
  • Page 85 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Vertical ellipse ,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 2 step Vertical ellipse ,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 3 step Vertical ellipse ,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 4 (maximum) step Clockwise wipe,sharp edge step Clockwise wipe,fuzzy edge 1 Clockwise wipe,fuzzy edge 1 step step Clockwise wipe,fuzzy edge 2...
  • Page 86 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Vertical barn-doors,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 3 step step Vertical barn-doors,inside-->out,fuzzy edge 4 (maximum) Horizontal barn-doors,outside-->in,sharp edge step Horizontal barn-doors,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 1 step Horizontal barn-doors,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 2 Horizontal barn-doors,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 2 step step Horizontal barn-doors,outside-->in,fuzzy edge 3 step...
  • Page 87 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Vertical crossing 8x,inverse step Horizontal crossing 16x step Horizontal crossing 16x,inverse step Vertical crossing 16x step Vertical crossing 16x,inverse Vertical crossing 16x,inverse step step Checker wipe 3x4, left-->right step Checker wipe 3x4, right-->left step Checker wipe 4x4, left-->right...
  • Page 88 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Digital Strobe 0 - 30 Open light output step 31 - 80 Digital Strobe-effect from slow to fast proportional 81 - 110 Open light output step 111 - 140 Digital random strobe-effect from slow to fast 111 - 140 Digital random strobe-effect from slow to fast proportional proportional...
  • Page 89 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Width of overlapping edges - 35 % P1, P2, P3 P1- field configuration, P2- segment selection, P3- segment edge 18-255 Reserved Global effect 1- Parameter 1 None None Image field configuration for Picture merging 1-109 Non-mirrored configurations step 110-127 Reserved...
  • Page 90 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Streaming from remote sources step 253-255 Reserved Gobo selection White step 1-255 255 Gobos (one by one) 1-255 255 Gobos (one by one) step step If Live input (251 DMX) is selected on channel 23/24/49: White screen step 1-20...
  • Page 91 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value 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 Play forward once and hold on the last frame...
  • Page 92 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Video stream 2: 90-97 The same functionality as for Video stream 1 98-99 Reserved Maximum mode Video stream 1: Video stream 1: step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 1) > 0, looping continuously step Play forward if dimmer (on layer 1) >...
  • Page 93 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Left-right diag. down scroll P1-speed Left-right diag. up scroll P1-speed X rotate P1-speed Y rotate P1-speed XY rotate XY rotate P1-speed P1-speed XY inv. rotate P1-speed X inv. y rotate P1-speed Tile xy P1-amount...
  • Page 94 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Reserved Gobo disc none Gobo disc Flip X none Gobo disc Flip Y none Gobo disc Flip XY Gobo disc Flip XY none none Gobo disc mirror X none Gobo disc mirror Y none Gobo disc mirror XY...
  • Page 95 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value 0-255 Effect control depends on effect Gobo effect 2 Selection No effect Colour to black and white P1-amount Colour to black and white inverse Colour to black and white inverse P1-amount P1-amount Black and white to black and white inverse...
  • Page 96 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Swap RGB to BRG P1, P2, P3 Swap RGB to BGR P1, P2, P3 RGB invert P1, P2, P3 Invert and swap RGB to BRG P1, P2, P3 Invert and swap RGB to GBR Invert and swap RGB to GBR P1, P2, P3 P1, P2, P3...
  • Page 97 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value No function step 1-255 Synchronization to fixture ID proportional Gobo Layer 2 Dimmer 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (255-default) proportional 0-255 Dimmer intensity from 0% to 100% (255-default) proportional Gobo Folder selection 0-20...
  • Page 98 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value 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 No function No function...
  • Page 99 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Video stream 1: 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...
  • Page 100 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Reserved Reserved XY pos. circle counter-clockwise P1-speed XY pos. circle clockwise P1-speed XY pos. scroll up XY pos. scroll up P1-speed P1-speed XY pos. scroll down P1-speed XY pos. scroll left P1-speed XY pos.scroll right P1-speed...
  • Page 101 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Plane cross tile 4x inverse none Plane cross tile 5x none Plane cross tile 5x inverse none Plane cross tiler 5x none Plane cross tiler 5x inverse Plane cross tiler 5x inverse none none Plane bar...
  • Page 102 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value P1-skewing in X, P2-skewing in Y, P3-squeezing/stretching in Y 151-255 Reserved Gobo effect 1- Parameter 1 0-255 Control of amount/speed proportional Gobo effect 1- Parameter 2 Gobo effect 1- Parameter 2 0-255 Control of amount/speed proportional Gobo effect 1- Parameter 3...
  • Page 103 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value RGB subtract All Pixels P1, P2, P3 RGB add All Pixels P1, P2, P3 RGB add non-black Pixels P1, P2, P3 RGB substract/add All Pixels P1, P2, P3 Swap RGB to RBG Swap RGB to RBG P1, P2, P3 P1, P2, P3...
  • Page 104 Appendix - DMX protocol Protocol ver./Channel Function Type of control Value Gobo zoom Y coarse 0-127 Narrowing proportional Centre (128-default) step 129-255 Widening proportional Gobo zoom Y fine Gobo zoom Y fine 0-255 Zoom Y fine proportional Synchronization to ID No function step 1-255 Synchronization to fixture ID...

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