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 edition, february 2002

instruction

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ProSpot

 575

Summary of Contents for ProSpot 575 LX

Page 1: ...1st edition february 2002 instruction manual ProSpot 575 ...

Page 2: ... Resetting the counter 14 11 3 test 14 12 DMX 512 signal functions 15 12 1 Iris diaphragm function 17 13 Aligning the lamp in the optical system 18 14 Opening up the projector housing 19 15 Interchanging gobos 20 16 Operating voltage and frequency alteration Reserved for technical staff 22 16 1 Selecting the operating voltage on the autotransformer 22 16 2 Selecting the operating frequency on the ...

Page 3: ...e that no part of the equipment has suffered damage in transit In case of damage to the equipment contact your carrier immediately by telephone or fax following this with formal notification in writing packing list Ensure the packaging contains 1 ProSpot 575 LX 1 instruction manual The ProSpot 575 LX should be transported in its original packaging or in a coemar approved flight case In order to ma...

Page 4: ...position or in areas of extreme humidity A steady supply of circulating air is essential Protection against ultraviolet radiation 1 Never turn on the lamp if any of the lenses filters or the carbon fibre housing is damaged their respective functions will only operate efficiently if they are in perfect working order 2 Never look directly into the lamp when it is operating Safety 1 The projector sho...

Page 5: ...ht risk of explosion of the lamp exists if operated over its recommended life We rec ommend therefore that the lamp be replaced within the manufacturer s specified lamp life mounting the lamps 1 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the screws A which hold the lampholder in place located at the rear of the projector head 2 Remove the lampholder assembly B 3 Locate the lampholder C Attention Tur...

Page 6: ...se is symmetrical in construction DO NOT USE UNDUE FORCE In case of difficulty re read the instructions and repeat the procedure 5 Replace the lamp assembly and replace and tighten the screws A which were previously removed Attention we recommend that the lamp be realigned in the optical train of the unit to avoid overheating of the dichroic fil ters and other internal components of the unit refer...

Page 7: ...r as shown in the diagram If the operating voltage and frequency selected on the projector do not match those in use in the country in which you are operating follow the instructions located in section 17 Altering the operating voltage and frequency Incorrect voltage and frequency selection will detrimentally affect the operation of the projector 100V 115V 208V 230V 240V 50Hz 60Hz factory set main...

Page 8: ...e holes B located on the base of the fixture as shown in the diagram below protection against liquids The projector contains electric and electronic components which should under no circumstances come into contact with oil water or any other liquid The proper workings of the unit will be compromised should this occur movement The projector has a maximum movement of 385 in the base and 260 in the y...

Page 9: ... described in section 5 of this manual Prior to connecting the unit to your mains supply ensure that the model in your possession correctly matches the mains supply available to you For connection purposes ensure your plug is of a suitable rating of 8 amps at 230V and 11 amps at 115V Locate the mains cable which exits the base of the unit and connect as shown below protection The use of a thermal ...

Page 10: ...standard pin 1 screening 0 volt pin 2 data pin 3 data If using a controller which output signal via an XLR 5 5 pin socket do not use pins 4 and 5 leaving them unconnected Ensure that all data conductors are isolated from one another and the metal housing of the connector Note the housing of the cannon XLR 3 or 5 must be isolated 3 2 1 Controller Standard DMX 512 OUT in out in out Ad altri ProSpot ...

Page 11: ...he internal and external motors This will last some few seconds after which it will be subject to the external signal from the controller DMX led The DMX led will be static on to indicate that DMX 512 signal is being correctly received by the projector If the led is off the projector is not receiving signal check the cabling and the functioning of the controller function display DMX menu enter Set...

Page 12: ...e selection is not stored in memory 2 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display panel will cease to flash and the projector will now respond to the new DMX 512 address 3 To better understand the function of each channel we refer you to section 12 Control channel functions from a DMX 512 controller Important Note Keeping the or button pressed will cause the display to alter at in...

Page 13: ...ion on the ground or suspended L E D display control To disable display visualization T E S T motors test Device operation test without using DMX signal RESE reset Reset function DEMO demo program To demonstrate the fixture s operativity RATE DMX speed DMX signal reception speed TEMP internal temperature reading of the lamphouse s internal temperature HOUR working time lamp on visualization of uni...

Page 14: ...y holding down the and buttons 3 Press the menu button 4 Press the or button until the display shows LIFE for lamp life 5 Press the enter button to confirm your selection the display will show 0000 confirming that the counter has been reset 11 3 test This function allows for a test sequence to be carried out on the respective motors of the unit in the absence of any DMX signal 1 Press the menu but...

Page 15: ...92 proportional iris pulse with increasing pulse speed plus flash effect 193 251 step open 252 255 8 focus proportional proportional focus control 0 255 9 Rotating gobo selection step Open 0 10 step or proportional depending on ch gobo 1 11 40 step or proportional depending on ch gobo 2 41 70 step or proportional depending on ch gobo 3 71 100 step or proportional depending on ch gobo 4 101 130 ste...

Page 16: ...ow to fast 193 255 15 gobo and color positioning mode step Steps between gobos from level 11 to 192 Steps between color from level 6 to 127 0 10 Act on channels 9 12 14 step From no gobo to gobo 6 360 gobo positioning became proportional level 11 192 11 125 step From no color to color 6 360 color positioning became proportional level 6 127 126 239 step Gobo and color positioning became proportiona...

Page 17: ... iris step open 0 9 proportional from large to small 10 124 step iris small 125 129 proportional iris pulse with increasing pulse speed 130 189 step open 190 192 proportional iris pulse with increasing pulse speed plus flash effect 193 251 step open 252 255 channel function type of control effect decimal 7 iris proportional from large to small 0 255 P U L puls L I N regular o enter enter enter o o...

Page 18: ...sters B and C to bring the hot spot to the centre of the beam Use the third adjuster A to flatten the beam to maxi mum uniformity vertical adjustment Screw C acts on a lever and spring assembly to position the lamp via a horizontal movement within the reflector rotate it until correct positioning is achieved horizontal adjustment Screw B acts on a lever and spring assembly to position the lamp via...

Page 19: ...r 1 Loosen the screws which affix the upper and lower covers 2 Once unscrewed simply lift the covers to access the internal components of the fixture Attention Remove mains power prior to accessing the internal components of the projector 14 Opening up the projector housing 19 English ...

Page 20: ...ned edge 30 mm thickness from 0 2 to 3 5 mm fixed gobo wheel ø external 32 9 mm ø of image 26 mm thickness from 0 2 to 3 5 mm replacing gobos on the rotating gobo wheel When replacing gobos as shown in the following diagrams ensure that the projector is NOT powered up 1 Open the projector housing as described in the section above Opening up the projector housing 2 Loosen the screw as shown in the ...

Page 21: ...we remind you that power should NOT be on 1 Open the projector housing as described in the section above Opening up the projector housing 2 Locate the fixed gobo wheel 3 Release the gobo retaining spring and thereby carefully remove the gobo 4 Reverse the procedure to install a replacement gobo 21 English ...

Page 22: ...pot 575 LX 2 Locate the autotransformer in the base of the unit 3 Select a voltage from amongst 100 115 208 230 and 240V by removing cable n 6 and moving it to the required volt age To determine which is the correct tap refer to the sticker located on the autotransformer Cables number 11 and 21 should not be moved under any circumstances 4 If the operating voltage selected is 115V replace the 8 Am...

Page 23: ...able n 16 to the required position To ensure you have selected the correct tap refer to the sticker located on the power supply Locate the power supply on the left of the base 2 Select from either 50 or 60Hz by moving cable n 16 to the required position To ensure you have selected the correct tap refer to the sticker located on the power supply 3 Replace the base cover and fasten using the screws ...

Page 24: ...n ideal conditions NOTE it is important to replace a lamp that is at the end of its useful life and replace it Old lamps are generally progressively more difficult to strike thermal protection A thermal sensor in the body of the ProSpot 575 LX protects the unit against overheating The thermal sensor operates by removing voltage to the lamp if the ambient temperature rises above a preset maximum du...

Page 25: ... brush and a common vacuum cleaner or an air compressor periodic maintenance lamp The lamp should be replaced if there is any observable damage or deformation due to heat This will avoid the danger of the lamp exploding mechanicals Periodically check all mechanical devices for wear and tear gears guides belts etc replacing them if necessary Periodically check the lubrication of all components part...

Page 26: ...rn the calibration value to the default value of 128 menu PNAL pan alignment Pan movement alignment TLAL tilt alignment Tilt movement alignment SH R shutter alignment Shutter s right half alignment SH L shutter alignment Shutter s left half alignment C1AL color wheels alignment Color wheel 1 alignment FOCU focus alignment Focus system alignment G1AL gobo wheel 1 alignment Gobo wheel 1 alignment cl...

Page 27: ...e available as replacement spares from your authorised coemar sales agent Accurate description of the fixture model number and type will assist us in providing for your requirements in an efficient and effective manner 20 Spare parts 27 English ...

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