High End Systems studio color, User Manual

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Introduction I-5
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System Overview
The following subsections provide a basic overview of the Studio Color
features.
MSR 575/2 and MSD 575 Lamps
Studio Color utilizes custom lamps which are critical to the achievement of a full
range of color permutations for the fixture. The MSR 575/2 provides a high color
rendering index and high color temperature of 6200° K.
An optional MSD 575 lamp is available for architectural applications. It has a
color temperature of 5600° K and offers extended lamp life.
Color Mixing and Capabilities
Color range is achieved through the use of two systems, a fixed color wheel and
three subtractive color wheels. The fixed color wheel contains six user selectable
filters. Custom color filters may be selected and ordered from High End Systems'
dichroic color filter selection and easily installed by the user in the fixed color
wheel.
When the fixed color wheel is used in combination with the subtractive color
mixing gradient dichroic color wheels, over 100 million colors can be achieved.
Proprietary dichroic subtractive color mixing wheels employ computer generated
color distribution for uniform color of the beam and the most seamless three-color
mixing available. The coloration of the three filters (CYM) is optimized in High
End Systems' dichroic labs to provide the widest range of color available from
subtractive color mixing. A color correcting dichroic is fitted in the fixture's color
wheel to correct color temperature to 3100° K with the MSR 575/2 and 2800° K
with the MSD.
Special color functions allow MSpeed to control all color systems, color spins of
the fixed color wheel, random color combinations, double rotation of the
subtractive color wheels, and quickest path to the desired color.
Beam Shaping
An exclusive variable beam profiling effect is achieved through selectable lens and
frost systems. The standard beam angle selection is from 8° to 22°, which may be
further shaped through a secondary effects lens system. The beam retains full light
output while being profiled. This delivers virtually unlimited beam shaping in both
the horizontal and vertical planes. Additionally, a variable frost effect provides
progressive beam diffusion enhancement. These features deliver dynamic control
of beam shape, offering new features never before available in a traditional wash
fixture.