High End Systems studio color, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Operation 2-3
Introduction
Operation
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Dimming
Studio Color has full dimming capability without changing the color
temperature. This is accomplished through a dimming iris. Dimming is linearly
scaled with 256 values to provide smooth and accurate motion. When dim is
set to 0, the shutter will close. To control dimming, use DMX channel 13 and a
value from 0 (closed) to 255 (full).
Strobe Effects
Studio Color produces strobe effects through the use of a mechanical shutter.
120 random strobe functions and 120 continuously variable strobe effects are
provided. Additionally, the shutter can be used as a gate for instantaneous
blackout. Strobe effects are accessed though DMX channel 12.
Color Mixing
Studio Color can achieve over 100 million colors through the use of its fixed
color wheel and subtractive color mixing system. Appendix C contains a chart of
common gel colors and the values to acquire them from the color mixing systems.
Fixed Color Wheel
The fixed color wheel is controlled through DMX channel 6. The factory fixed
color wheel contains the following primary colors:
• Position 1-white (open)
• Position 2- ¾ CTO¹ (color temperature orange)
• Position 3-pink
• Position 4-magenta
• Position 5-red
• Position 6-aqua
¹Note: the stock ¾ CTO is easily replaced with optional ½ or full CTOs.
Subtractive Color Wheels
The subtractive color mixing system uses the following color wheels and DMX
channels:
• cyan- DMX channel 7
• magenta- DMX channel 8
• yellow- DMX channel 9
The subtractive color wheels uses a proprietary gradiated pattern for even color
mixing.