Cineo Lighting TruColor HS User Manual

User Guide

Revision 2.0 — May, 2014

Information and specifi cations in this document are
subject to change without notice.

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Welcome to TruColor HS

TruColor HS™ delivers an unprecedented
volume of soft light optimized for image
capture, as well as other applications
that demand accurate color rendering. By
harnessing Remote Phosphor Technology
(RPT), the TruColor HS equals the output of a
4K incandescent soft light using less than 450
watts of AC power. This means you can plug
several units into a single 15 amp circuit and
avoid the added cost of generators, fuel, and
heavy cables. Operating temperatures are
also signifi cantly reduced, producing virtually
no heat in the illuminated area.

Rather than traditional diffusion to soften
the light source, the light actually emits from
the RPT panels on the front of the fi xture,
providing a light characteristic that radiates
equally in a 160º radius. The ability for
TruColor HS light to “wrap” your subject with
soft, edgeless shadows are unlike any fi xture
you’ve ever used.

removed. The color temperature of the
TruColor HS is extremely consistent fi xture
to fi xture, and will not change over time like
other lighting technologies.

The TruColor HS is extremely durable, built to
last with anodized alloy construction, fl exible
polycarbonate panels, and fi eld-serviceable
components. The fi xture PSU includes both
local and DMX control, and connects to the
lamphead with a ruggedized multi-core cable.

The TruColor HS is fl icker-free and passively
cooled, perfect for any fi lm or television
project, in the studio or on location.

The HS fi xture uses interchangeable
polycarbonate panels that have been coated
with a special phosphor mix to generate
white light. The panels are available in
standard CCTs for fi lm and television lighting
applications: 2700K, 3200K, 4300K, 5600K
6500K. Additionally, a panel sets specifi cally
formulated for chroma green and blue screen
lighting is also available. The phosphors are
excited by blue LEDs, which are automatically
turned off when the phosphor panels are

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General Notes

1. Please read through this manual carefully before operating TruColor HS, and keep this
manual for future reference.

2. There are numerous safety instructions and warnings that must be adhered to for your
own safety.

3. TruColor HS is not intended for residential use. It is intended for use in a professional studio.

4. TruColor HS and DX450 must be serviced by a qualified technician.

5. The TruColor HS and DX450 are rated as IP20 – for indoor use and in a dry environment.

6. Cineo TruColor products are not certified for use in hazardous locations.

7. The TruColor HS has a typical operating temperature of 55°C (130°F).

Fixture Set Up

1. Read these safety instructions carefully to ensure fixture and accessories are used safely.

2. Ensure the 28mm Spigot is correctly mounted onto the yoke before rigging.

3. Always use secondary safety cables of suitable length when hanging TruColor HS
lampheads or PSUs.

4. The TruColor HS lamphead weighs 12 lbs. (5.5 kg) excluding accessories and the PSU
weighs 12 lbs. (5.5 kg). The combined weight should be considered when choosing a
suitable safety cable.

5. Safety cables must securely be attached to the designated slots on TruColor HS (detailed on
page 4) and be as short as possible to reduce travel distance if primary hanging accessory
fails.

6. Ensure that the yoke lock is correctly tightened when manipulating TruColor HS in the
required orientation for safety purposes.

7. Ensure TruColor HS lamphead and DX450 are operated within an ambient temperature
range of -20 to +50°C (-4 to 122°F).

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System Components, Connections and Controls

The TruColor HS lamphead is controlled by an external power supply.

The lamphead includes a cable-mounted, keyed multi-pin connector for connection to the PSU.
To reduce strain on cable connector use provided cable retainer.

There are 3 replaceable 150w LED boards on the fixture (replacement part # 261-0006)

Two panel removal screws located on each side of the lamp head will release each accessory
rails for access to LED boards and remote phosphor panels.

Both removable accessory rails have a safety “kill switch” that will turn the light off when un­fastened. For proper operation ensure that accessory rails are securely fastened but not over
tightened.

Cineo highly recommends the use of a safety cable along with proper mounting equipment
when mounting the Cineo products into a ceiling or lighting grid. Reference the Cineo cata­logue for current TruColor HS lamp head mounting options and light control.

The TruColor HS is rated for indoor use and in a dry environment.

Panel Removal Screws

Safety Cable
Attachment Point

Yoke Lock Phosphor Panels

Cable Retainer

Accessory Rails

Accessory Lock

Cable Connector

Accessory Lock

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