DTS XR8 SPOT User Manual

XR8 SPOT

Z60Z60

User’s Manual Rel 1.2

D.T.S. Illuminazione srl - ITALY
http://www.dts-lighting.it

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INDEX:

1- TECHNICAL FEATURES 4
2- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5

2.1 Fire prevention

2.2 Prevention of electric shock

2.3 Protection against ultraviolet radiation

2.4 Safety

2.5 Level of protection against the penetration of solid and liquid matter

3- MOUNTING THE LAMP 6

3.1 Lamp alignment

4- VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 7
5- INSTALLATION 7

5.1 Safety cable

5.2 Protection against liquids

5.3 Movement

5.4 Risk of fire

5.5 Forced ventilation

5.6 Ambient temperature

6- MAINS CONNECTION 8

6.1 Protection

7- DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION 9

7.1 DMX Addresses

7.2 Selecting the DMX address

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8- DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 11
9- AUTOMATIC MODE 14

9.1 Game P

9.2 Rec Mode

10- PAN & TILT SPEED 15
11- FANS SPEED
12- ERROR MESSAGES
13- HIDDEN MENU 16
14- OPENING UP THE PROJECTOR HOUSING 17
15- REPLACING GOBOS
16- PERIODIC CLEANING 18

16.1 Lenses and reflectors

16.2 Fans and air passages

17- PERIODIC CONTROLS
18- DMX PROTOCOLS 19
19- GOBO WHEEL 30
20-COLOUR WHEEL 31
21- MOTORS CONTROL CARD 32
22- PAN & TILT CARD 33
23-CABLES RESEND CARD
24-DISPLAY CARD
25- LAMP ON-OFF CONTROL CARD
26- WIRING DIAGRAM 34

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1- TECHNICAL FEATURES

The XR 8 Spot is fitted with a Philips MSR 575/2 discharge lamp
(GX9,5 lampholder base), with a colour temperature of 7,200 °K and a luminous flux of
49,000 Lumens.
Duration is 750 hours, with replacement recommended before 1000 hours
Other recommended lamps: Philips 575 MSD (6.000K°-49.000 Lumens-3.000 hours)
The unit incorporates:
Motorized Focus system
Zoom (3 selectable beam aperture angles 11° / 15° / 18° with auto-focus)
Dimmer (emitted light is controlled by progressive and linear dimming).
Shutter (instantaneous shutter opening/closure)
Strobe: mechanical strobe effect (frequency variable from 0.85 flashes/sec to 10
flashes/sec).
Gobo wheel (7 indexable 16 bit gobos + open)
Colour wheel (8 colours + open)
Prism (indexable 3 facet prism rotating in both directions)
Frost Filter
Electronic or magnetic ballast
Pan: 540° in 3.9 seconds (8 or 16 bit) with auto repositioning system
Tilt: 320° in 2.6 seconds (8 or 16 bit) with auto repositioning system
USITT Standard DMX 512 input
20 DMX channels
4 -eight digit- LED display with 4 buttons
2 XLR connectors (In and Out) with 3 and 5 pins selectable by user
Power supply
Electronic ballast:
Universal power supply 90 - 245 V (50/60 Hz)
Electromagnetic ballast:
230 V 50-60 Hz(Standard)
On request: 100 V 50-60 Hz /120 V 60 HZ / 208 V 60 Hz
Power consumption: 750 W.
Remote Lamp on/off via DMX
Operating ambient temperature -10° / 40°
Weight
26 Kg (XR8 SPOT E.B.)

Dimensions (HxDxL)
Projector (670x450x470)
Weight 26 Kg

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Packing Dimensions
(HxDxL)
800 x 550 x 440 mm
Weight

33.3 Kg

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2- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

2.1 Fire prevention:

XR8 uses a Philips 575 MSR/2 or MSD

The use of any other alternative lamp is not recommended and will null and void the fixture's warranty.

-Never locate the fixture on any flammable surface.

-Minimum distance from flammable materials: 1 MT.

-Minimum distance from the closest illuminable surface: 2 MT.

-Replace any blown or damaged fuses only with fuses of identical value. Refer to the wiring diagram if
there is any doubt.

-Connect the projector to mains power via a thermal magnetic circuit breaker.

2.2 Prevention of electric shock:

-High voltage is present inside the unit. Unplug the unit prior to performing any function which involves
touching the inside of the moving head, including lamp replacement.

-The level of technology present in the XR8 requires the assistance of specialised personnel for all
servicing. Please refer to an authorised DTS service centre.

-A good earth connection is essential for proper functioning of the projector.

-Never connect the unit without proper earth connection.

-The fixture should be located in places with a good air ventilation.

2.3 Protection against ultraviolet radiation:

-Never turn on the lamp if any of the lenses, filters or ABS covering is damaged. Their respective
shielding functions will only operate efficiently if they are in perfect working order.

-Never look directly the lamp when it is on.

2.4 Safety:

-The projector should always be installed with bolts, clamps and other tools that are capable of
supporting the weight of the unit.

-Always use a second safety cable to sustain the weight of the unit in case of the failure of the main
fixing point.

-The external surface of the unit, at various points, may exceed 70°C. Never handle the unit until at
least 10 minutes have elapsed since the lamp was turned off.

-Always replace the lamp if any physical damage is evident.

-Never install the fixture in an enclosed area lacking sufficient air flow. The ambient temperature should
not exceed 40°C.

-A hot lamp may explode, so always wait for at least 10 minutes prior to attempting to replace the lamp.

-Always wear suitable hand protection when handling the lamp.

2.5 Level of protection against the penetration of solid and liquid matter:

-The projector is classified as an ordinary appliance and its protection level against the penetration of
solid and liquid matter is IP 20.

3- MOUNTING THE LAMPS

Warning: Switch off the unit before replacing the lamp.

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Philips 575 MSR/2
Power 575W
Luminous flux 49,000 lm
Colour temperature 7.200°K
Lampbase GX9,5
Rated life 1,000 hours

1) Using a screwdriver, remove the 3 screws A,B, C, (photo 1) which fix the lamp holder.

2) Remove the lamp holder assembly (photo2).

3)Insert the lamp (photo 3).
The lamp used on XR 8 is made in quartz glass and should be handled with care. Always follow the
instructions supplied in the lamp's packaging. Never touch the glass directly but use the tissue provided
in the lamp's packaging. The GX9,5 lamp socket is symmetrical.
DO NOT USE UNDUE FORCE ON THE GLASS. In case of difficulty, read again the instructions and repeat
the procedure.

4) Replace the lamp assembly and tighten the screws A,B,C, which were previously removed (photo4).

Philips 575 MSD
Power 575W
Luminous flux 43,000 lm
Colour temperature 6.000°K
Lampbase GX9,5
Rated life 3,000 hours

Photo 2Photo 1 Photo 4Photo 3

3.1 Lamp alignment

Attention: we recommend to align the lamp in the optical system to avoid overheating of the dichroic
filters and other components inside the unit.

Photo 5

Alignment is carried out using the 3 adjusters X, Y and Z.
During this operation you must have a uniform luminosity all around the projected area.

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4- VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY

The XR8 with electronic ballast can operate at 90-245 VOLT 50 or 60 Hz.
The XR8 with electromagnetic ballast can operate at

On request: 100 V 50-60 Hz /120 V 60 HZ / 208 V 60 Hz

230 V 50-60 Hz(Standard)

5- INSTALLATION

XR8 may be either floor or ceiling mounted.
For floor mounting installations, the XR8 is supplied with four rubber mounting feet on the base.
For ceiling mounted installations, we reccomend the use of appropriate clamps to fix the unit to the
mounting surface.
The supporting structure from which the unit is hung should be capable of bearing the weight of the
unit, as should any clamps used to hung it. The structure should also be sufficiently rigid so as not to
move or shake whilst the XR8 is moving.
Four quarter turn fast locks placed on the base of the units,allows by using the two fast lock C clamps
provided in the box, to fix the unit in any position.
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5.1- Safety cable

We recommend the use of a safety cable or chain connected to the XR8 and to the suspension truss in
order to avoid the fixture accidentally falling should the main fixing point fail. Make sure that the iron
cable or chain can bear the weight of the entire unit.
You may attach the safety chain to the two holes (A) located on the base of the fixture, as shown in the
picture below.

A

5.2- 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 unit functioning would be compromised
should this occur.

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5.3- Movement

The projector has a maximum movement of 540° for Pan and 270° for Tilt. DO NOT place any
obstructions in the path of the projector's movement.

270°

540°

5.4- Risk of fire

Each fixture produces heat and must be installed in a well-ventilated place. The minimum recommended
distance from flammable material is 1 MT.
Minimum distance from the object being illuminated is 2 MT.

5.5- Forced ventilation

You will note, on inspection, that the unit features various air inlets and cooling fans located on both the
base and head of the fixture. These should, under no circumstances, be blocked or obstructed whilst the
projector is in operation.
Doing so could cause the fixture to seriously overheat thereby compromising its proper operation.

5.6- Ambient temperature

The projector should never be installed in places that lack a constant air flow. The ambient temperature
should NOT exceed 40°C.

6- MAINS CONNECTION

XR8 with electronic ballast operate at 90-245 VOLT 50-60 Hz.
XR8 with electromagnetic ballast operate at 230 VOLT 50-60 Hz

(On request: 100 V 50-60 Hz /120 V 60 HZ / 208 V 60 Hz)

Prior to connecting the unit to your mains supply,
ensure that the model in your possession correctly matches
the mains supply available. For connection purposes,
ensure that your plug is capable of supporting 6,3 amps at 208-230V,
Or16 amps at 100-120 V
Strict adherence to regulatory norms is strongly recommended.

6.1- Protection

The use of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker is recommended for each XR 8.
A good earth connection is essential for the correct operation of the projector.

Electronic ballast
90-245V 50 / 60Hz
Electromagnetic ballast
230 V 50/60 Hz (standard)

On request: 100 V 50-60 Hz
120 V 60 HZ / 208 V 60 Hz

7- DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION

The unit operates using the digital DMX 512 (1990) signal. Connection between the mixer and the
projector or between projectors must be carried out using a two pair screened ø 0.5 mm cable and a
CANNON XLR 5 or 3 pins connector.

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Ensure that the conductors do not touch each other.Do not connect the cable ground to the XLR chassy
The plug housing must be isolated. Connect the mixer signal to the DMX IN projector plug and connect it
to the next projector by connecting the DMX OUT plug on the first projector to the DMX IN plug of the
second one.
In this way, all the projectors are cascade connected.
NB. If the display showing the DMX address flashes, then one of the following errors has occurred:

- DMX signal not present

- DMX address not valid

- DMX reception problem

CONTROLLER
S TA N DA R D
DM X 5 1 2

5

1

1=GND
2=DATA­3=DATA+

4 2

3

For Installations where long distance DMX cable connections are needed,we suggest to use a DMX
terminator.
The DMX terminator is a male XLR 3-5 pins connector with a 120 ohm resistor
Between pin 2 and 3.
The DMX terminator must be plugged into the last unit (DMX out panel connector) of the DMX line.

5

4

120 ohm

The standard configuration of the XR8 is with XLR 5 pins connection.

1

2

3

OUT

PLACE A 120 OHM RESISTOR BETWEEN PIN 2

AND 3 OF A MALE XRL CONNECTOR AND PLUG IT

INTO THE DMX OUT PANEL CONNECTOR OF THE

LAST UNIT CONNECTED TO THE DMX LINE

PIN 3

PIN 2

To convert to an XLR 3 pins configuration proceed as follows:

1) Remove the 2 screws fixing the display cover panel to the unit (photo 1).

2) Remove the screws that fix the XLR connectors to the panel (photo 2).

3) Rotate the electronic card by 180° (photo 3).

4) Place the 3 pins XLR connectors in the special holes and close.

Photo 2Photo 1 Photo 3

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7.1-DMX Addresses

XR8 can be used in two different modes: 16 or 20 DMX (default) channels.

If you want to use the XR8 in 16 channels mode, select the 16 CH mode from the MODE menu and set
the following addresses on the mixer:

Projector 1 A001
Projector 2 A017 If you want to select the next projector, just add “16”

Projector 3 A033
….. A….
projector 6 A081

If you want to use the XR8 in 20 channels mode, select the 20 CH mode from the MODE menu and set
the following addresses:

Projector 1 A001
Projector 2 A021 If you want to select the next projector, just add “20”

Projector 3 A041
….. A….
Projector 6 A101

7.2-Selecting the DMX address

1) Press the UP-DOWN key until you reach the required DMX channel. The numbers on the display will
start to flash (but the new DMX address hasn't yet been set).

2) Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The numbers on the display will stop flashing and the
projector is now setted to the new DMX address.

TRICKS:
if you keep pushed the UP or DOWN keys, the channels are calculated more quickly and you get a
faster selection.

8- DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

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MAINS

Electronic ballast

DISPLAY

90-245V 50 / 60Hz

Electromagnetic ballast

230 V 50/60 Hz (standard)

On request: 100 V 50-60 Hz

120 V 60 HZ / 208 V 60 Hz

DMX IN

DMX OUT

MENU

ENTER

UP

DOWN

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

The XR8 display panel shows all the available functions . Using these functions, it is possible to
change some of the parameters and add some functions. Changing the DTS setting can vary the
functions of the unit so that it does not respond to the DMX 512 used to control it. Carefully follow
the instructions below before carrying out any variations or selections.
NOTE: the symbol shows which key has to be pushed to obtain the desired function.

PAN MOVEMENT INVERSION
To reverse Pan movement from left
to right and vice versa

TILT MOVEMENT INVERSION
To reverse Tilt movement from
bottom upwards and vice versa

MENU

REVERSE DISPLAY
Reverses display's reading depending on
the mounting position
(On the ground or suspended).

DISPLAY STAND BY
To turn off the display (after 5 seconds)
Or leave it always on.

ENTERUp-Down

Up-DownMENU ENTERUp-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownMENU ENTERUp-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Floor

position

Suspension

position

Display OFF

Display

always ON

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

DMX MODE
To select DMX mode : 20-16
channels

Up-DownMENU ENTER

Up-Down

20 CHANNELS

(Pan & Tilt 16 bit)

16 CHANNELS

(Pan & Tilt 16 bit)

ENTER

ENTER

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Up-Down

MENU ENTER

TEST MODE
Full test and single function test.

Up-Down

MENU

ENTER

AUTOMATIC MODE
Automatic game without DMX
controller

MENU

Up-Down

ENTER

RESET
Al motors reset

Up-Down

Up-Down

ALL

PAN

TILT

DIMMER

SHUTTER

GOBO

GOBO ROT.

ENTER

Up-Down

GOBO SHAKE

EFFECTS

EFFECTS ROT.

COLOR

FOCUS

ZOOM

FROST

ENTER

RESET ENABLED VIA DMX

RESET DISABLED VIA DMX

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

MENU

Up-Down

ENTER

DEFAULT
To restore default setting

MENU

Up-Down

ENTER

SOFTWARE
Software version

MENU ENTER

Up-Down

Fan control
To control the fan speed .

Up-Down

MENU ENTER

SPEED control
Pan Tilt Speed control.

MENU

Up-Down

.

ENTER

GOBO Rotation
Gobo Rotation during gobo scrolling

Pcb 8 motors. Pcb PAN&TILT

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

TOTAL RESET

(DEFAULT : 12 )

(DEFAULT : 2 )

GOBO ROTATION DISABLE

GOBO ROTATION ENABLE

ENTER

MENU

Up-Down

FOCUS
Focus stepper motor settings

ENTER

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

FOCUS STEPPER MOTOR TYPE 1

FOCUS STEPPER MOTOR TYPE 2

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Up-Down

MENU

ENTER

Up-Down

LAMP
Lamp always ON-always OFF
Or lamp ON-OFF selectable via DMX

ADJUST
To adjust the lamp with no mixer connected.
It’s possible to set the parameters for
PAN-TILT and FOCUS

ACC
Lamp strikes counter

Up-Down

MENU ENTER

REC
Record mode

Up-Down

MENU ENTER

Slave
Slave mode as run by GAM.P, Synchronised with master

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ON / OFF VIA DMX (default)

FORCED ON

FORCED OFF

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

ENTER

Up-Down

MENU

Up-Down

ENTER

RESERVED
Pan lock-Tilt lock
Pan free-Tilt free

PAN LOCK
LOCK THE PAN TO THE DESIRED VALUE

TILT LOCK
LOCK THE TILT TO THE DESIRED VALUE

PAN FREE
REMOVE POWER TO PAN MOTOR

TILT FREE
REMOVE POWER TO TILT MOTOR

Up-Down

Up-Down

.

.

.

.

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

MENU ENTER

Up-Down

TIMER
lamp life TIME (reset possible)
and total UNIT LIFE TIME (reset not possible)

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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9- AUTOMATIC MODE (auto)

XR8 can work in automatic mode without a DMX controller.
First of all connect the projectors with a DMX cable (picture below).

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MASTER

OUT IN

To activate Auto mode on the first unit, use the menu to run through the different modes until AUTO
appears on the display, at this point press enter.
Now it is possible to select the Game P which is user programmable through REC mode.
To confirm game activation press ENTER.

SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2

OUT IN

OUT

9.1- Game P

The first unit that will function as a Master must be put in (AUTO) mode, the other projectors have to be
put in slave mode (selectable through the menu). This way all units will be synchronised with the master.
Please note that the projectors must be of the same model.
On the master unit it is possible to vary the speed of the GAME P (SPEE)
NB: It is possible to run GAME P on the other units even though these do not have GAME P programmed.
You can do this by setting the units to the same mode as the master is set before programming GAME P
(16CH DMX) and setting the DMX address to A001.

9.2-Rec Mode

It is possible to program your own game on the XR8 that will then run in AUTO mode (GAME P). Each unit
can have its own programmed game.
In REC mode each projector must be set to the same mode (16CH DMX).
For the programming of GAME P besides the channels necessary to control the unit a further 3 DMX
channels are needed. So that in REC mode if the 16CH mode is selected you will need 19 channels for
the program to work correctly.
Connect the unit to a DMX mixer/controller, every unit should be set to its own Address (See the
paragraph on DMX addresses). The projectors can also be of different models:XR8 Spot/Wash, XR7
Spot/Wash and XR 250 Spot/Wash. When you are in REC mode R.001 appears on the display (DMX
address).

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The three new DMX channels are:

-Scene channel

-From 0-255 are displayed the programmable scenes (max 16 scenes M.001 M016)

-View channel:

-From 1-19 the unit runs the scene that has been saved in the unit memory and it is possible to
play through the other scenes using the scene channel.

-From 20-235 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values. With the
channel scene it is possible to pass from one scene to the next,while with REC it is possible to
record the selected scene.

-From 236-255 the unit runs the configuration given by the received DMX values from the projector
in that moment. It is possible to select a scene and then close the GAME P with the REC channel.

-Recording channel (REC)

Records the set scene with a variation from 0 to 255 (the display flashes indicating that the scene has

been recorded).
You must keep the REC channel set to 0 and to run through the 255 only once you have decided to save
the scene. If GAME P is not closed, by indicating the last scene, in playback mode all 16 scenes will be
played through even if not programmed.

10- PAN & TILT SPEED (SPEE) (default: 2)

You can set the PAN and TILT motors at high speed on your XR8.
Press menu until you see SPEE.
Press ENTER and select a speed with UP-DOWN (there are 4 speeds). Confirm by pressing ENTER.
When you use speed 4 (the highest) PAN and TILT speed is very high and your projector may loose its
path. In this case, the encoder corrects the position.

11- FAN SPEED (FANS)( default: 12)

Fan speed regulation makes it possible to reduce fan noise. However, the ambient temperature must be
less than 35° C.

12- ERROR MESSAGES:

ERROR: ENCODER PAN

ERROR: ENCODER TILT

ERROR: DMX ADDRESS

ERROR: LOAD DATA
EEPROM

ERROR: SENSOR CIRCUIT
COLOR/ZOOM

ERROR: SENSOR CIRCUIT
GOBO/GOBO ROTATION

ERROR: SYNCHRONIZED
FREQUENCY MEASURE
(SYNCHRONISM FOR LAMP ON)

ERROR: COLOR WHEEL POSITION

ERROR: GOBO WHEEL POSITION

ERROR: ZOOM POSITION

ERROR: GOBO ROTATION POSITION

ERROR: INTERNAL
COMMUNICATION

ERROR: AUTO MODE INPUT

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13- HIDDEN MENU

For technical personnel only.

To operate this menu:

-Connect the projector to the DMX controller (DMX SIGNAL MUST BE CORRECTLY RECEIVED)

- Reset the XR8 (reset from the MENU, not from the DMX controller!).

- While reset is running, press the MENU and ENTER keys at the same time.

Electronic calibration of the motors.

Reset EEPROM (Reset all settings. ATTENTION: by pressing this key you must

repeat all previous calibrations)

Exit from hidden menu.

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ENTER

Up-Down

PAN ALIGNMENT
To align pan

Up-Down

TILT ALIGNMENT
To align tilt

GOBO WHEEL ALIGNMENT
To align gobo wheel

Up-Down

GOBOROTATION ALIGNMENT
To align gobo ROTATION

FOCUS ALIGNMENT
To align focus

COLOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
To align color wheel

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTERUp-Down

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTERUp-Down

Up-DownENTERUp-Down

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

SHUTTER ALIGNMENT
To align shutter

PRISM ALIGNMENT
To align prism

LENSES ALIGNMENT
To align Zoom lenses

Up-DownENTERUp-Down

Up-DownENTERUp-Down

ES.

Up-DownENTERUp-Down

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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14- OPENING THE PROJECTOR HOUSING

It is possible to inspect the inside of the projector by removing the cover as indicated below.

ATTENTION

REMOVE MAINS POWER PRIOR TO ACCESSING THE PROJECTOR’S INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

1) Loosen the 3 (1/4 turn) screws which fix the head covers (photo 1) .

2) Once unscrewed, simply lift the covers to access the internal components (photo 2).

Photo 1

Photo 2

15- REPLACING GOBOS

XR8 uses a mechanical system which allows the fixture's gobos to be removed without the use of special
tools. Replacement gobos should be made of either heat resistant glass or metal.
An ever-increasing range of gobos is available from your D.T.S. sales network.
Gobo dimensions are as follows:
ø external = 27.9 mm
ø of image with defined edge = 24 mm
thickness = from 0.2 to 4 mm (see catalogue)

Replacing gobos on the rotating gobo wheel

When replacing gobos, ensure that the projector is switched off.

1) Open the projector housing as described above.

2) Remove the gobo holder to allow easier access to the gobo(photo 1 and 2).

3) Release the gobo retaining spring and carefully remove the gobo (photo 3).

4) Reverse the procedure to install a replacement gobo.

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3

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16- PERIODIC CLEANING

16.1- Lenses and reflectors

Even a fine layer of dust can substantially reduce the luminous output . Regularly clean all lenses
and the reflector using a soft cotton cloth, dampened with a specialist lens cleaning solution.

16.2- Fans and air passages

The fans and air passages must be cleaned approximately every 6 weeks. This periodic cleaning
will depend of course, on the conditions in which the projector is operating. Suitable instruments
for performing this type of maintenance are a brush and a common vacuum cleaner or an air
compressor. If necessary, clean the fans and air passages more frequently.

17- PERIODIC CONTROLS

Lamp

The lamp should be replaced if there is any visible damage or deformation due to heat. This will
help to avoid the danger of the lamp exploding.

Mechanical parts

Periodically check all mechanical parts, gears, guides, belts, etc. for wear and tear, replacing them
if necessary. Periodically check the lubrication of all components, particularly the parts subject to
high temperatures. If necessary, lubricate with suitable lubricant, available from your D.T.S.
distributor. Check the tension of the belts and adjust it if necessary.

Electrical components

Check all electrical components for correct earthing and proper connection of all connectors;
refasten them if necessary.

Fuse replacement

Locate the fuse, which protects the lamp and electronics, in the base of the XR8.
Using a multimeter, test the condition of the fuse, replacing it with one of equivalent type if
necessary.

Attention

Disconnect mains power prior to removing the projector housing.

19

18- DMX PROTOCOL

16 CHANNELS MODE

1 PAN msb 540°

2 PAN lsb
3 TILT msb 270°
4 TILT lsb
5 SPEED MOVEMENT
6 DIMMER
7 SHUTTER
8 COLOUR
9 COLOUR PROPORTIONAL (Priority in color channel)
10 GOBO
11 GOBO ROTATION
12 PRISM/PRISM ROTATION
13 FOCUS
14 ZOOM
15 FROST (Priority on Zoom channel)
16 LAMP ON-OFF / RESET

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

DMX CHANNEL

DMX CHANNEL

DMX CHANNEL

DMX CHANNEL

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-10

11-25

26-127

128-247

248-255

DMX CHANNEL

1

2

3

4

5

Mid point

DMX value

5
18
76

187

251

6

Parameter: PAN msb

Parameter: PAN lsb

Parameter: TILT msb

Parameter: TILT lsb

Parameter: MOVEMENT SPEED

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: DIMMER

Mode Option Function

Standard

Fast movement

Vector mode from fast to slow

Variable time reaction to

DMX signal ( fast to slow)

Slow reaction time to DMX

signal

DMX range

Value

Mid point

DMX value

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

-

20

0-8

9-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-9
10-23
24-37
38-51
52-65
66-79
80-93

94-107
108-121
122-135
136-149
150-163
164-177
178-191
192-205
206-219
220-227
228-233
234-255

DMX CHANNEL

4

7

Mid point

DMX value

5
16
30
44
58
72
86

100
114
128
142
156
170
184
198
212
225
230
244

8

Parameter: SHUTTER

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: COLOUR

Mode Option Function

Proportional dimmer

StrobE random speed

Strobe speed 1 min.

Strobe speed 6 max.

Pulse open speed 1 min.

Pulse open speed 2
Pulse open speed 3

Pulse open speed 4 max.

Pulse closed speed 1 min.

Pulse closed speed 2
Pulse closed speed 3

Pulse closed speed 4 max.

Colour and Gobo in black-out

Pan and Tilt in black-out

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

Black-out

Black-out

Strobe speed 2
Strobe speed 3
Strobe speed 4
Strobe speed 5

Open

-

DMX range

Value

0-10
11-21
22-32
33-43
44-54
55-65
66-76
77-87
88-98

99-109
110-120
121-131
132-142
143-153
154-164

Mid point

DMX value

5
16
27
38
49
60
71
82
93

104
115
126
137
148
159

(degrees)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

Colour1

Bicolour ½

Colour2

Bicolour 2/3

Colour3

Bicolour 3/4

Colour4

Bicolour 4/5

Colour5

Bicolour 5/6

Colour6

Bicolour 6/7

Colour7

Bicolour 7/8

Colour8

-

165-175
176-186
187-197
198-200
201-203
204-206
207-209
210-212
213-215
216-218
219-221
222-224
225-228
229-231
232-234
235-237
238-240
241-243
244-246
247-249
250-252
253-255

DMX CHANNEL

170
181
192
199
200
205
208
211
214
217
220
223
226
230
233
236
239
242
245
248
251
254

9

Parameter: PROPORTIONAL COLOUR (PRIORITY)

21

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

Bicolour 8/9

Colour9

Bicolour 9/1

Right rotation speed 1 min.

Right rotation speed 2
Right rotation speed 3
Right rotation speed 4
Right rotation speed 5
Right rotation speed 6
Right rotation speed 7
Right rotation speed 8

Right rotation speed 9 max.

Stop

Left rotation speed 1 min.

Left rotation speed 2
Left rotation speed 3
Left rotation speed 4
Left rotation speed 5
Left rotation speed 6
Left rotation speed 7
Left rotation speed 8

Left rotation speed 9 max.

DMX range

Value

0-10

11-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-25
26-51
52-77

78-103
104-129
130-155
156-181
182-207
208-213
214-219
220-225
226-231
232-237
238-243

Mid point

DMX value

5

10

Mid point

DMX value

12
38
64

90
116
142
168
194
210
216
222
228
234
240

Move
range

Parameter: GOBO

(degrees)

Move
range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

No effect

Proportional colour

Mode Option Function

Open
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
Gobo 3
Gobo 4
Gobo 5
Gobo 6
Gobo 7

Speed rotation 1 min.

Speed rotation 2
Speed rotation 3
Speed rotation 4
Speed rotation 5
Speed rotation 6

-

244-249
250-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-127
128-180
181-202
203-255

DMX CHANNEL

246
252

11

Mid point

DMX value

191

12

Parameter: ROTO GOBO

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: PRISM/ROTOPRISM

22

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

Speed rotation 7

Speed rotation 8 max.

Mode Option Function

Proportional from 0° to 360°

Left rotation

Stop

Right rotation

DMX range

Value

0-63

64-127
128-191
192-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-84

85-170
171-255

Mid point

DMX value

32
95

13

Mid point

DMX value

14

Mid point

DMX value

42
127
213

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: FOCUS

Move

range

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

Parameter: LIGHT BEAM ANGLE

Move

(degrees)

range

Mode Option Function

No effect

Prism

Left rotation

Right rotation

proportional

11°

15°

18°

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-127

128-255

15

Mid point

DMX value

63
191

Parameter: FROST (PRIORITY)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

No lens

Frost

-

DMX CHANNEL 16

DMX range

Value

0-9
10-60
61-129

130-179
180-200

201-239
240-255

Mid point

DMX value

30
95

154

190
220

247

Parameter: RESET

Move

range

(degrees)

5

23

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

Mode Option Function

No Effect

Lamp OFF (Active after 3 seconds)

No Effect

Lamp ON (Active after 3 seconds)

No Effect

Internal Motors Reset

Total Reset

24

XR 8 SPOT

20 CHANNELS MODE (DEFAULT)

1 PAN msb 540°

2 PAN lsb
3 TILT msb 270°
4 TILT lsb
5 P/T SPEED MOVEMENT
6 DIMMER
7 SHUTTER
8 COLOUR
9 COLOUR MODE
10 GOBO
11 GOBO MODE
12 GOBO ROTATION-INDEX
13 GOBO ROTATION-INDEX FINE
14 GOBO SHAKE
15 PRISM
16 PRISM ROTATION
17 FOCUS
18 ZOOM
19 FROST (Priority on Zoom channel)
20 LAMP ON-OFF / RESET

DMX CHANNEL

DMX CHANNEL

DMX CHANNEL

DMX CHANNEL

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-10

11-25

26-127

128-247

248-255

1

2

3

4

5

Mid point

DMX value

5

18

Parameter: PAN msb

Parameter: PAN lsb

Parameter: TILT msb

Parameter: TILT lsb

Parameter: MOVEMENT SPEED

Move

(degrees)

range

Mode Option Function

Standard

Fast movement

Vector mode from fast to slow

Variable time reaction to

DMX signal ( fast to slow)

Slow reaction time to DMX

signal

DMX CHANNEL 6

DMX range

Value

Mid point

DMX value

Parameter: DIMMER

Move

range

(degrees)

25

XR 8 SPOT

Mode Option Function

0-8

9-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-19

20-39
40-59

60-79
80-89

90-99

100-109

Mid point

DMX value

110-119
120-129

130-139
140-149

150-159
160-169
170-179
180-189
190-199
200-209
210-219
220-227
228-233
234-255

DMX CHANNEL 8

4

7

Parameter: SHUTTER

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: COLOUR

Black-out

Linear dimmer

Mode Option Function

Black-out

Open

Black-out

Random Strobe

Strobe speed 1 min.

Strobe speed 2
Strobe speed 3
Strobe speed 4
Strobe speed 5

Strobe speed 6 max.

Pulse open speed 1 min.

Pulse open speed 2
Pulse open speed 3

Pulse open speed 4 max.

Pulse closed speed 1 min.

Pulse closed speed 2
Pulse closed speed 3

Pulse closed speed 4 max.

Colour and Gobo in black-out

Pan and Tilt in black-out

Open

DMX range

Value

0-27
28-55
56-83
84-111

112-139
140-167
168-195

196-223

224-255

Mid point

DMX value

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

IF CHANNEL 9 = FULL COLOUR (Dmx range value 0 - 63)

Colour1
Colour2
Colour3
Colour4

Colour5
Colour6
Colour7
Colour8
Colour9

DMX CHANNEL 8

DMX range

Value

Mid point

DMX value

XR 8 SPOT

Parameter: COLOUR

Move

range

(degrees)

26

Mode Option Function

IF CHANNEL 9 = HALF COLOUR (Dmx range value 64 - 127)

0-25
26-51
52-77
78-103

104-129
130-155

156-181
182-207

208-233

234-255

0-10

11-255

0-9
10-127
128-137
138-255

IF CHANNEL 9 = PROPORTIONAL COLOUR (Dmx range value 128 - 191)

IF CHANNEL 9 = RAINBOW (Dmx range value 192 - 255)

Right Rot.Speed from Max to Min

Left Rot.speed from Min to Max

No Colour

Bicolour ½
Bicolour 2/3
Bicolour 3/4
Bicolour 4/5

Bicolour 5/6
Bicolour 6/7
Bicolour 7/8
Bicolour 8/9

Bicolour 9/1

No Colour

Proportional colour

No Colour

Stop

DMX CHANNEL 9

DMX range

Value

0-63
64-127
128-191
192-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-25
26-51
52-77
78-103

104-129
130-155

156-181

Mid point

DMX value

10

Mid point

DMX value

182-207

208-213

Parameter: COLOUR MODE

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: GOBO

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

Full Colour
Half Colour

Proportional Colour

Rainbow

Open
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
Gobo 3
Gobo 4
Gobo 5

Gobo 6
Gobo 7

Rotation speed 1 min.

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

214-219
220-225

226-231
232-237

238-243
244-249
250-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-127

128-255

10

Mid point

DMX value

11

Mid point

DMX value

Parameter: GOBO

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: GOBO MODE

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

27

XR 8 SPOT

Rotation speed 2
Rotation speed 3
Rotation speed 4
Rotation speed 5
Rotation speed 6
Rotation speed 7

Rotation speed 8 Max

Gobo Rotation Mode

Gobo Index Mode

DMX CHANNEL 12

DMX range

Value

0-9
10-127

128-137
138-255

0-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255

DMX CHANNEL

Mid point

DMX value

13

Mid point

DMX value

14

Parameter: GOBO ROTATION/GOBO INDEX

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

IF CHANNEL 11 = Gobo Rotation Mode (Dmx range value 0 - 127)

DX Rot. Prop. Speed Max to Min

SX Rot. Prop. Speed Min to Max

Stop

Stop

IF CHANNEL 11 = Gobo Index Mode (Dmx range value 128 - 255)

Parameter: GOBO INDEX FINE

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: GOBO SHAKE

Mode Option Function

Gobo index Coarse

Gobo Index Fine

DMX range

Value

0-9

10-22
23-35
36-48

Mid point

DMX value

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

Stop
Gobo Shake R-L Speed 1 Min.
Gobo Shake R-L Speed 2

Gobo Shake R-L Speed 3

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

49-61
62-74
75-87

88-100

101-113
114-126

127-138
139-151
152-164

165-177

178-190
191-203

204-216
217-229
230-242
243-255

DMX CHANNEL

14

Mid point

DMX value

15

Parameter: GOBO SHAKE

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: PRISM

Mode Option Function

28

XR 8 SPOT

Gobo Shake R-L Speed 4
Gobo Shake R-L Speed 5
Gobo Shake R-L Speed 6

Gobo Shake R-L Speed 7

Gobo Shake R-L Speed 8

Gobo Shake R-L Speed 9 Max

Stop

Gobo Shake L-R Speed 1 Min

Gobo Shake L-R Speed 2
Gobo Shake L-R Speed 3

Gobo Shake L-R Speed 4

Gobo Shake L-R Speed 5

Gobo Shake L-R Speed 6
Gobo Shake L-R Speed 7
Gobo Shake L-R Speed 8

Gobo Shake L-R Speed 9 Max

DMX range

Value

0-127

128-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-9

10-121

122-143
144-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255

Mid point

DMX value

16

Mid point

DMX value

17

Mid point

DMX value

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: PRISM ROTATION

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: FOCUS

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

Right Rot. Prop. Speed from Min to Max

Mode Option Function

No Effect

3 Facet Prism

Stop

Left Rot. Prop. Speed from Max to Min

Stop

Linear focus

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-84

85-170

171-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-127

128-255

DMX CHANNEL

18

Mid point

DMX value

19

Mid point

DMX value

20

Parameter: ZOOM

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: FROST

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: LAMP / RESET

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

29

XR 8 SPOT

11°
15°

18°

No Effect

Frost

DMX range

Value

0-9
10-60
61-129

130-179
180-200

201-239
240-255

Mid point

DMX value

5
30
95

154

190
220

247

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

No Effect

Lamp OFF (Active after 3 seconds)

No Effect

Lamp ON (Active after 3 seconds)

No Effect

Internal Motors Reset

Total Reset

-

19- GOBO WHEEL

2

3

4

30

5

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

6

1

7

GOBO 1 DICHROIC GOBO 2 DICHROIC GOBO 3 DICHROIC

0516G029.02

GOBO 4 METAL GOBO 5 METAL GOBO 6 METAL GOBO 7 METAL

0516G029 0516G029.01

0516G030.01

0516G030.02 0516G030.03 0516G030.04

-

20- COLOUR WHEEL

1

2

31

3

4

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

5

COL1

0507C043.D01
LAVANDER SL0064

8

0507C051.D01
ORANGE LW590

7

COL3COL2

0507C042.D01
GREEN WB5055

6

COL4

0507C045.D01
CYAN SW 530

0507C052.D01
PINK SL4761

COL6COL5

0507C041.D01
DARK BLUE SW490

COL7

0507C049.D01
YELLOW LW 515

COL8

0507C047.D01
RED LW 640

21- MOTORS CONTROL CARD

8 MOTORS PCB

J7 Magnetic Sensors
Connector

Line 1 Brown
Line 2 Orange

GND
ORANGE
BROWN
VCC

Display

32

XR 8 SPOT

Gobo

(BLACK)

Focus

(DARK GREEN)

J9 from J3 Lamp ON-OFF
control card

J1 Internal DATA
Communication
Connector
From J8 Pan & Tilt
card

30 VDC

Strobe

(YELLOW)

Prism

(PINK)

+

Zoom

(GREY)

-

Gobo rotation

(LIGHT BLUE)

Prism rotation

(GOLD)

Fans

Colour

(BLUE)

22-PAN & TILT CARD

ENCODER PAN

(RED)

ENCODER TILT

(ORANGE)

PAN

(WHITE)

33

TILT

(BROWN)

GND

(BLACK)

30 VDC

(RED)

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

FAN

(WHITE)

TO J2

LAMP

ON-OFF

CARD

IN LAMP

DATA 2

DATA 1

(VIOLET)

(LIGHT GREEN)

(BROWN)

MOTOR TILT

TO J1

DISPLAY CARD

(WHITE)

TO J1

8 MOTORS CARD

(GREEN)

DMX INPUT

(WHITE)

23-CABLES RESEND CARD

24-DISPLAY CARD

DISPLAY 1

DISPLAY 2

(ORANGE)

ENCODER TILT

BLACK RED

BLACK BLACK

FROM J12

P&T PCB

OUT LAMP

TCN0060

24V

CN7

˜

V1V1

25-LAMP ON-OFF CONTROL CARD

If the PCB card doesn’ t work, move the cable
“IN LAMP” from CN 1 to CN 7

To remove error from display, in

Menu select

CARD

FROM J16

PAN & TILT

CARD

FROM J7

PAN & TILT

26- WIRING DIAGRAMS

34

XR 8 SPOT

ARC 1200

ENCODER TILT

ENCODER PAN

(ORANGE)

(RED)

DISPLAY CARD

(WHITE)

TO J1

PAN & TILT

GND

N

P

6,3A F

FUSE

1A

EMC FILTER

8 MOTORS CARD

(GREEN)

TO J1

ON-OFF

CARD

DMX INPUT

(WHITE)

TO J2

LAMP

230V/50Hz

0

125VA

0

BRIDGE RECTIFIER 25A

+

-

24V

RELAY BOARD

corrector)

(power factor

PFC 60ÏF

B
A

600W

L
L
A
S
T

60Hz

50Hz

BIMETALLIC

180°C

THERMOSTAT

8 MOTXR8

180°C

THERMOSTAT

BIMETALLIC

BLACK RED

D

BLACK BLACK

DISPLAY CARD

FROM J12

PAN&TILT CARD

6

N

LAMP

MSR575/2

IGNITOR

575W

LP

NOTES

35

XR 8 SPOT

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products without prior notice. D.T.S. assumes no responsibility for the use or application of the
products or circuits described herein.

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