High End Systems x.Spot User Manual

User Manual

© High End Systems, Inc. 2001, All Rights Reserved

Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
High End Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

Trademarks used in this text: Lightwave Research, High End Systems, Studio Color,
Studio Spot, Technobeam, Intellabeam, Dataflash AF1000, WholeHog II, and
LithoPatterns are registered trademarks; and HandShake, x.Spot, TalkBack, Studio Spot,
Lithomotion, ZoomTrack, Internal Effects, Light Burst, Electronic Strobe, the High End
Systems globe logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High
End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Philips is a
registered trademark of Philips Lighting Company. Fram is a registered trademark of
Allied Signal. ETL and C-ETL are registered trademarks of Intertek Testing Services.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the
entities claiming the marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others.

x.Spot™ User Manual
P/N 60600174 Version 2.0 September, 2001
Printed in the USA

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Contacting High End Systems

US and the Americas
Sales Department: High End Systems, Inc.

2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
voice: 512.836.2242
fax: [phone]

Customer Service: High End Systems, Inc.

2227 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
voice: 800.890.8989
24-hour fax: [phone]
24-hour voice mail: 512.837.3063 or 800.890.8989

U.S. New York High End Systems, Inc. New York

311 W. 43rd Street, Ste 400
New York, NY 10036
voice: 210.957.6840
fax: [phone]

®

U.S. Los Angeles: High End Systems, Inc.

8200 Haskell Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406 US
voice: 818.947.0550
fax: [phone]

U.S. Orlando: voice 407.296.3359

fax: [phone]

Canada: voice: 416.335.8537

fax: [phone]

United Kingdom: High End Systems Europe LTD.

53 Northfield Road
London W13
voice: +44 20.8579.5665
fax: [phone]

Germany voice [phone]

fax: [phone]

Singapore: High End Systems Singapore Pte. Ltd.

1 Tannery Road 06-05
Cencon 1
Singapore 1334
voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com

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Declaration of Conformity

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and

EN45104

Manufacturer’s name: High End Systems, Inc.

Distributor’s name: High End Systems, Inc.
Distributor’s address: 2217 West Braker Lane

Austin, Texas 78758 USA

Declares that the product

Product Name: x.Spot
Product Number: All
Product Options: All

conforms to the following EEC directives:
73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC

Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was first manufactured in compli­ance with the following standards in 2001:

Safety: EN 60598-1: 1997/A1:1998

EN 60598-2-17: 1989/A2:1991

EMC: EN 55022+A1+A2: 1987 Class A

EN55024: 1998
EN61000-4-2: 1995 Level 3, Cls2
EN61000-4-3: 1995 Level 2
EN61000-4-4: 1995 Level 2
EN61000-4-5: 1995 Level 2
EN61000-4-6: 1996 Level 2
EN61000-4-11: 1994
EN61000-3-2: 1995 Class A

USA, Wednesday, October 03, 2001
Kenneth Stuart Hansen, Compliance Engineer

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Product Modification Warning

High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of
United States and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could
affect safety and render the product non-compliant to relevant safety standards.

Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit

Les produits High End Systems sont conçus et fabriqués conformément aux exigences
des règlements internationaux de sécurité. Toute modification du produit peut entraîner
sa non conformité aux normes de sécurité en vigueur.

Produktmodifikationswarnung

Design und Herstellung von High End Systems entsprechen den Anforderungen der U.S.
Amerikanischen und internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften. Abänderungen dieses
Produktes können dessen Sicherheit beeinträchtigen und unter Umständen gegen die
diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen.

Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto

I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti
delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto
potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di
sicurezza pertinenti.

Advertencia De Modificación Del Producto

Los productos de High End Systems están diseñados y fabricados para cumplir los
requisitos de las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacionales.
Las modificaciones al producto podrían afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de
conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Important Safety Information

Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric shock, exposure to
excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and injury to persons are found in Appendix C.
Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipment.

Important: Informations De Sécurité

Les instructions se rapportant à la protection permanente contre les incendies,
l’électrocution, l’exposition à un rayonnement ultraviolet (UV) excessif et aux blessures
corporelles se trouvent dans l’Annexe C.
Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’assembler, de monter ou d’utiliser cet
équipement.

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

Sicherheitsanleitungen zum Schutz gegen Feuer, elektrischen Schlag, übermäßige UV­Strahlung und Verletzung von Personen finden Sie in Anhang C.
Vor der Montage, dem Zusammenbau und der Intbetriebnahme dieses Geräts alle
Anleitungen sorgfältig durchlesen.

Informazioni Importanti Di Sicurezza

Le istruzioni sulla protezione da incendi, folgorazione, esposizione eccessiva a raggi
ultravioletti (UV) e infortuni sono contenute nell’appendice C.
Si prega di leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di assemblare, montare e azionare
l’apparecchiatura.

Informacion Importante De Seguridad

En el Apéndice C se encuentran instrucciones sobre protección continua contra incendios,
descarga eléctrica, exposición excesiva a radiación ultravioleta (UV) y lesiones
personales.
Lea, por favor, todas las instrucciones antes del ensamblaje, montaje y operación de este
equipo.

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Symbols

The following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins
throughout this manual to highlight messages.

Caution: This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages. Not heeding

these messages could result in personal injury and/or damage to
equipment.

Warning: This symbol appears adjacent to high voltage warning messages.

Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal
injury.

This symbol indicates that a fire hazard is present. Not heeding these

messages could result in serious personal injury.

This symbol indicates that eye protection is required.

This symbol indicates an explosion hazard.

This symbol indicates the minimum distance to a lighted object, which in

this case, is 1 meter.

This symbol indicates a hot surface.

This symbol indicates that an object not be mounted on a flammable

surface

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Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two year parts and labor limited
warranty. Dichroic filters are not guaranteed against breakage or scratches to coating. It is
the owner’s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date,
and dealer or distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be
used to determine warranty period.

Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair

It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your dealer
or point of purchase BEFORE any units are returned for repair. The manufacturer will
make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty. Lamps
are covered by the lamp manufacturer’s warranty.

Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable
manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall be
clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product
units or parts and with an RMA number. Accompany all returned Product units or parts
with a written explanation of the alleged problem or malfunction. Ship returned Product
units or parts to: 2227 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78758 USA.

Note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-factory boxes

and packing materials.

Freight

All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return
shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Continental United States. Under no
circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not
include rush expediting such as air freight. Air freight can be sent customer collect in the
Continental United States.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. HIGH END SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND
HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOST
PROFITS, SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR
CAUSED BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY
PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND
WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN.

Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for
unauthorized repairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Table of Contents

Contacting High End Systems® ....................................................................................................ii

Product Modification Warning ......................................................................................................iv

FCC Information .............................................................................................................................iv

Important Safety Information .........................................................................................................v

Symbols ...........................................................................................................................................vi

Warranty Information....................................................................................................................vii

Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................vii

Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair .............................................................vii

Freight...............................................................................................................................vii

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... ix

Table of Figures ......................................................................................................................xv

List of Tables ..........................................................................................................................xvi

Chapter 1: Features and Specifications

Standard Configuration............................................................................................................... 1-1

x.Spot™ Features ......................................................................................................................... 1-2

Basic Fixture.......................................................................................................................... 1-2

Operation............................................................................................................................... 1-2

Construction .......................................................................................................................... 1-3

Module Features ................................................................................................................... 1-3

Six-Wheel Color Mixing Module .................................................................................. 1-3

Dual Rotating Gobo Module ......................................................................................... 1-3

Rotating Gobo and Iris Module..................................................................................... 1-3

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................... 1-4

Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 1-5

Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................1-5

Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................................1-6

Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................. 1-6

Dichroic, Litho, and Effect Specifications........................................................................... 1-6

Lamp Specifications.............................................................................................................. 1-6

Lens Specifications ............................................................................................................... 1-7

Cable and Connector Specifications.................................................................................... 1-7

Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration

Unpacking the Fixture................................................................................................................. 2-1

Save All Shipping Materials ................................................................................................. 2-1

Installing a Power Cord Cap ....................................................................................................... 2-2

Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only................................................................................ 2-2

Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark ......................................................................... 2-2

Mounting the Fixture................................................................................................................... 2-3

Mounting the Fixture Upright.............................................................................................. 2-3

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Truss Mounting ..................................................................................................................... 2-3

Safety Cable ................................................................................................................... 2-5

Fixture Clamps ............................................................................................................... 2-5

Suggested Truss Mounting Procedure ................................................................................ 2-5

Linking the Fixtures..................................................................................................................... 2-6

Data Cabling and Connectors .............................................................................................. 2-6

DMX Data Cables .......................................................................................................... 2-6

Cable Connectors ........................................................................................................... 2-6

Setting up the Link ............................................................................................................... 2-7

Constructing a Terminator ................................................................................................... 2-8

Powering On the Fixture ............................................................................................................. 2-9

Homing the Fixture...................................................................................................................... 2-9

Viewing the Display Panel ................................................................................................... 2-9

Fixture Software Version .............................................................................................. 2-9

Fixture Configuration Type........................................................................................... 2-9

DMX Start Channel ..................................................................................................... 2-10

Error Message Display ................................................................................................ 2-10

Verifying and Uploading Fixture Software.............................................................................. 2-10

Setting the DMX Start Channel ................................................................................................ 2-11

Shutting Down the Fixture........................................................................................................ 2-12

Chapter 3: Fixture Operation

Direct x.Spot Menu System Access............................................................................................ 3-1

TalkBack™ Support for Remote Access ..................................................................................... 3-1

Navigating the Menu System ......................................................................................................3-2

The x.Spot Display................................................................................................................ 3-2

Navigational Basics............................................................................................................... 3-3

Display in Menu Locked Mode ............................................................................................ 3-3

Fixture Software Version .............................................................................................. 3-3

Fixture Configuration Type........................................................................................... 3-3

DMX Start Channel ....................................................................................................... 3-3

Error Message Display .................................................................................................. 3-4

Unlocking the Menu System ................................................................................................ 3-4

Exiting the Menu System ..................................................................................................... 3-4

The Menu System Structure ................................................................................................ 3-4

DMX Address Menu .................................................................................................................... 3-6

Setting DMX Start Channel ................................................................................................. 3-6

Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment ................................................................... 3-6

Onboard Presets Menu ................................................................................................................ 3-8

Playback Mode Menu ........................................................................................................... 3-8

Edit Scene ## Menu............................................................................................................. 3-8

Editing Scene Parameters by Slot ................................................................................ 3-9

Adding Timing to a Scene ........................................................................................... 3-11

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Zero Scene.................................................................................................................... 3-13

Copy Scene Menu ............................................................................................................... 3-13

Capture DMX to Scene....................................................................................................... 3-14

Default Presets .................................................................................................................... 3-14

Send Presets to Other Fixtures .......................................................................................... 3-15

Set Parameters Menu ................................................................................................................ 3-16

Factory Default Settings..................................................................................................... 3-16

Pan/Tilt Swap ...................................................................................................................... 3-16

Pan Invert ............................................................................................................................ 3-17

Tilt Invert ............................................................................................................................. 3-17

Display Invert ...................................................................................................................... 3-18

Display Level ....................................................................................................................... 3-18

Lamp Life Limit ................................................................................................................... 3-19

Data Loss Timeout .............................................................................................................. 3-19

Fixture Mode Menu .................................................................................................................. 3-20

Module Configuration Menu.............................................................................................. 3-20

Select User Mode ................................................................................................................3-20

Protocol Mode ..................................................................................................................... 3-21

Copy Users .......................................................................................................................... 3-21

Crossloading Fixture Software .......................................................................................... 3-21

Test Options Menu..................................................................................................................... 3-23

Homing the Fixture............................................................................................................. 3-23

Lamp State........................................................................................................................... 3-23

Copying the Boot Code....................................................................................................... 3-23

Self Test Menu .................................................................................................................... 3-24

Information Menu ..................................................................................................................... 3-25

Sensor Status Menu............................................................................................................ 3-25

Unique Number...................................................................................................................3-25

DMX Values Menu.............................................................................................................. 3-25

Temperatures Menu............................................................................................................ 3-26

Fixture Hours ...................................................................................................................... 3-27

Fixture Hours Reset............................................................................................................ 3-27

Lamp Hours......................................................................................................................... 3-27

Lamp Strikes ....................................................................................................................... 3-27

Lamp HR/Strike Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-27

Lamp Status......................................................................................................................... 3-28

Software Version................................................................................................................. 3-28

Display Errors ..................................................................................................................... 3-28

Channels Needed ................................................................................................................ 3-28

Next DMX Channel ............................................................................................................ 3-28

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Chapter 4: DMX Programming

x.Spot DMX Protocol................................................................................................................... 4-1

DMX Programming Options ....................................................................................................... 4-2

Show Creation with a DMX Controller ............................................................................... 4-2

Show Creation with Onboard Preset Menu ........................................................................ 4-2

Creating a Loop.............................................................................................................. 4-2

Playing Back a Loop ...................................................................................................... 4-3

Synchronizing Preset Playback .................................................................................... 4-3

DMX Parameter Descriptions..................................................................................................... 4-4

Basic Fixture Parameters ..................................................................................................... 4-4

Pan and Tilt ....................................................................................................................4-4

Lamp Function ............................................................................................................... 4-4

Shutter ............................................................................................................................ 4-5

Dim.................................................................................................................................. 4-6

Frost ................................................................................................................................ 4-7

Focus Control and Focus............................................................................................... 4-7

Zoom............................................................................................................................... 4-7

MSpeed (Motor Speed) ................................................................................................. 4-8

Macro.............................................................................................................................. 4-8

Control ............................................................................................................................ 4-9

Six-Wheel Color Mixing Module Parameters................................................................... 4-10

Static Color Function................................................................................................... 4-10

Static Color Position .................................................................................................... 4-11

Color Mix Function ...................................................................................................... 4-11

Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow ........................................................................................ 4-12

CTO and CTB ............................................................................................................... 4-12

Dual Rotating Gobos Module Parameters......................................................................... 4-13

Gobo Function.............................................................................................................. 4-14

Gobo Position ............................................................................................................... 4-14

Gobo Rotate Function.................................................................................................. 4-14

Gobo Rotate Coarse/Fine............................................................................................. 4-14

Rotating Gobo and Iris Module Parameters ..................................................................... 4-16

Gobo 2 Function........................................................................................................... 4-16

Gobo 2 Position ............................................................................................................ 4-17

Gobo 2 Rotate Function............................................................................................... 4-17

Gobo 2 Rotate Coarse/Fine.......................................................................................... 4-17

Iris ................................................................................................................................. 4-18

Chapter 5: General Maintenance

Replacing Parts ............................................................................................................................ 5-2

Replacing Fuses .................................................................................................................... 5-2

Replacing the Lamp ..............................................................................................................5-4

Optimizing the Lamp ............................................................................................................ 5-5

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Replacing a Driver Board ..................................................................................................... 5-6

Replacing Modules................................................................................................................ 5-7

Before Beginning .......................................................................................................... 5-7

Replacing a Rotating Gobo and Iris Module in Slot 3 ................................................. 5-8

Replacing a Dual Rotating Gobo Module in Slot 2...................................................... 5-9

Replacing a Six-Wheel Color Mix Module for Slot 1 ................................................ 5-10

Replacing Static Color Wheel Dichroic Wedges............................................................... 5-11

Replacing x.Spot Lithopatterns® and Effects Glass ........................................................ 5-12

Replacing Static Lithopatterns®................................................................................. 5-14

Cleaning the Glass Components ............................................................................................... 5-15

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

LED States .................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Error Message Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 6-2

Display Error Messages................................................................................................. 6-3

Appendix A: x.Spot™ DMX Protocol

Appendix B: MSpeed Conversion Table

Appendix C Safety Information

Appendix D: Menu Map

Navigational Basics......................................................................................................................D-1

Level 1 Menus ..............................................................................................................................D-1

DMX Address Menu .............................................................................................................D-2

Onboard Presets Menu .........................................................................................................D-2

Set Parameters Menu .........................................................................................................D-15

Fixture Mode Menu ............................................................................................................D-16

Test Options Menu..............................................................................................................D-17

Information Menu ...............................................................................................................D-18

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 x.Spot Fixture Components .................................................................................... 1-1

Figure 1-2 Module Interleaving in Standard x.Spot™ fixture ................................................ 1-2

Figure 1-3 x-Spot Dimensions ................................................................................................... 1-5

Figure 2-1 Removing and replacing the bezel ......................................................................... 2-1

Figure 2-2 Removing handles and side wings .......................................................................... 2-3

Figure 2-3 Baseplate configuration for standard truss sizes .................................................. 2-4

Figure 2-4 XLR 5-pin connector ................................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-5 Linking x.Spot fixtures ............................................................................................2-8

Figure 2-6 Data cable terminator ..............................................................................................2-8

Figure 2-7 The x.Spot menu system navigation buttons ....................................................... 2-11

Figure 3-1 Front panel display .................................................................................................. 3-2

Figure 3-2 x.Spot Menu System Overview ............................................................................... 3-5

Figure 3-3 Edit Scene Menu Options in Standard x.Spot ....................................................... 3-9

Figure 3-4 Assigning timing to a scene .................................................................................. 3-12

Figure 3-5 Automatic Display Invert feature. ........................................................................ 3-18

Figure 4-1 Synchronized Playback Example ........................................................................... 4-3

Figure 4-2 Example of synchronized playback. ....................................................................... 4-3

Figure 4-3 x.Spot color wheel assembly ............................................................................... 4-10

Figure 4-4 Static Color Wheel positions ............................................................................... 4-11

Figure 4-5 Wheels in the Dual Rotating Gobos module ........................................................ 4-13

Figure 4-6 Rotating Gobo 2 Lithopatterns ............................................................................. 4-16

Figure 5-1 Removing and replacing the bezel ......................................................................... 5-1

Figure 5-2 Locate and access fuses. .......................................................................................... 5-2

Figure 5-3 Replacing the lamp .................................................................................................. 5-4

Figure 5-4 Lamp optimization screws ...................................................................................... 5-6

Figure 5-5 Driver board configurations. ................................................................................... 5-6

Figure 5-6 Replacing a 2-phase driver board. .......................................................................... 5-7

Figure 5-7 Installing/Replacing Slot 3 Module. ........................................................................ 5-8

Figure 5-8 Installing/Removing Slot 2 Module. ....................................................................... 5-9

Figure 5-9 Removing/Installing Slot 3 module ....................................................................... 5-10

Figure 5-10 Removing the Static Color Wheel. ...................................................................... 5-11

Figure 5-11 Replacing Static Color Wedges .......................................................................... 5-11

Figure 5-12 Accessing Dichroic wedges in Static Color Wheel. ........................................... 5-12

Figure 5-13 Replacing a lithopattern or effects glass in a rotating gobo wheel. ................. 5-13

Figure 5-14 Replacing Static lithopatterns. ............................................................................ 5-14

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List of Tables

Table 3-1 Example: Determining DMX Start Channels on a Link .......................................... 3-7

Table 3-2 Module Identification............................................................................................... 3-20

Table 3-3 Self Test by Slot........................................................................................................ 3-24

Table 4-1 Parameters for a Standard Configuration x.Spot Fixture ..................................... 4-1

Table 4-2 Lamp Control and Shutter Parameter Settings...................................................... 4-5

Table 4-3 Frost Setting Descriptions ....................................................................................... 4-7

Table 4-4 Control Setting Descriptions ................................................................................... 4-9

Table 4-5 Static Color Function Descriptions....................................................................... 4-10

Table 4-7 Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Setting Descriptions................................................ 4-12

Table 4-6 Color Mix Function Descriptions .......................................................................... 4-12

Table 4-8 Gobo Function Descriptions.................................................................................. 4-14

Table 4-9 Gobo Rotate Functions and Rotate Options ......................................................... 4-15

Table 4-10 Gobo 2 Function Descriptions............................................................................. 4-16

Table 4-11 Gobo2 Rotate Functions and Available Options ................................................ 4-17

Table 4-12 Iris Setting Descriptions ...................................................................................... 4-18

Table 5-1 Identifying blown fuses..............................................................................................5-3

Table 5-2 Fuse replacement ....................................................................................................... 5-3

Table 6-1 LED State .................................................................................................................... 6-1

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Chapter 1:
Features and Specifications

The x.Spot ™ luminaire integrates multiple advances in automated lighting
technology to give the lighting designer the ultimate hard-edge fixture for
professional applications. The modular design shown in Figure 1-1 includes three
user-configurable slots to allow maximum customization and upgradability.

Standard Configuration

A standard configuration for x.Spot includes the following modules:

• Slot 1—Six-Wheel Color Mixing

• Slot 2—Dual Rotating Gobos

• Slot 3—Rotating Gobo and Iris

Figure 1-1 x.Spot Fixture Components

1

Effects

SLOT 2

Dual Rotating

Gobos Module

LAMP ASSEMBLY

LENS ASSEMBLY

Gobo1

SLOT 3
Rotating Gobo
and Iris Module

Iris

Gobo2

SLOT 1
Six-Wheel Color
Mixing Module

TOP BO X

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In the standard x.Spot configuration, the wheels of the modules in Slots 2 and 3
interleave to allow for the maximum range of effects.

Figure 1-2 Module Interleaving in Standard x.Spot™ fixture

Slot 2

Dual Rotating Gobos

Effects Wheel

Gobo 1

x.Spot™ Features

Basic Fixture

Slot 3

Rotating Gobo and Iris

Iris

Gobo 2

• 4:1 f2.0 11-element zoom lens (11°–45°) with constant aperture and focus
tracking while zooming

• 630° Pan and 240° Tilt

•Variable frost

• Mechanical and electronic strobe

• Smooth, linear dimming

•Remote focus

• Independent electronic homing for fixture function groups

Operation

• USITT DMX-512 1990 Compatible

• ACN-ready Ethernet connector

• High-resolution optical encoders to monitor position and correct on the fly

• Onboard programming and playback

• TalkBack protocol support for automating remote patching, status updates, etc.

• Large dot matrix display

—allows for 2 lines of text
—automatic inversion based on fixture orientation

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Construction

• Flicker-free, electronic universal power supply (100–230V)(50-60Hz)

• Modular construction for easy upgrading and customizing

• Square base for universal truss mounting

• Easy head removal with clamshell bezels

• Ease of maintenance
—modularity
—interchangeable driver boards between modules
—minimum metric standard tool set

Module Features

Six-Wheel Color Mixing Module

• Smooth CMY color mixing

• Six-position dichroic color wheel with five (5) replaceable color filters plus open

• Variable Color Temperature Correction (3000°K –7500°K) through the use of CTO

and CTB filters

1

• Frost wedges on CTO and CTB filters to implement remote three-level beam

flatness adjustment

Dual Rotating Gobo Module

• Two Gobo wheels:
— Gobo wheel 1 has seven rotating, indexing Lithopatterns

stacking capability (plus open)

— Effects Gobo wheel has rotating, indexing glass effects in seven apertures

(plus open)

— Moire and overlay effects capability on two positions of Gobo wheel 1

®

glass gobos with

Rotating Gobo and Iris Module

• Gobo wheel 2 has seven rotating, indexing Lithopatterns® glass gobos with

stacking capability (plus open)

• Variable Iris

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Optional Accessories

The x.Spot optional accessories available from your High End Systems dealer/
distributor are listed in the table below. For more information about optional
accessories, contact either your High End Systems dealer/distributor, High End
System Sales, or visit the High End Systems Web site at www.highend.com. For
additional contact information, see “Contacting High End Systems®” on page ii.

Part Description Part Number

Replacement MSR700-SA lamp 55030054
Color wheel dichroic filters See Note
Lithopatterns See Note
Effect Glass See Note
HandShake Controller 10020001
Whole Hog II lighting console 25020001
Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (10’) 55050017
Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (25’) 55050018
Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (50’) 55050019
Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (100’) 55050020
Male 5-pin XLR terminator 90404039
Galvanized safety cable 12040001
Cheeseborough clamp 55040014
Lightwave Research Upload Dongle 26040002
Center-hole mounting brackets 80430080
Road case for x.Spot fixtures 46070001
Lithomotion module 46040001
Framing module 46040002

Note: Call High End Systems for information on standard or custom dichroic

color filters, lithopatterns and effect glass.

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Specifications

Physical Specifications

Height: 814.5mm (32.0 in)
Width: 521mm (20.6 in)
Depth: 520.8mm (20.5in)
Weight: 31.8kg (70lb)

Figure 1-3 x-Spot Dimensions

254mm
(10.0in)

470mm

(18.5 in)

172mm
(6.75in)

235mm
(9.25 in)

1

521mm
(20.5in)

260mm

(10.25 in

343mm
(13.5in)

523mm
(20.6in)

533mm

(21in)

557mm
(21.9in)

470mm
(18.5 in)

426mm

(16.8in)

413mm

(16.25in

814mm
(32.0in)

125mm

(4.9in)

140mm

(5.5in)

142mm

(5.6in)

178mm

(7.0 in)

367mm
(14.4in)

472mm
(18.6in)

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Electrical Specifications

Warning: Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed.

Selectable voltages: Universal Input from 100–230 VAC, (50–60Hz)

Rated power: 1200 W

Fuses: Motor power supply output: 2.5A, 250V slow blow only.

2- and 3-phase driver boards: 2.5A, 125 V, Slow Blow SMF
One external main fuse: 15A, 250V slow blow only

Environmental Specifications

Maximum ambient temperature, (Ta): 50° C (122°F)

Maximum exterior surface temperature: 130° C (266°F)

Minimum distance to flammable objects: 1m (3.28ft)

2

Minimum distance to lighted object: 2m (6.56ft)

Do not mount on a flammable surface.

Dichroic, Litho, and Effect Specifications

Dichroic Glass

• Thickness: 1.8 mm ± 0.25 mm (0.069in ± 0.010in)

LithoPatterns

• Diameter: 36.45mm ± 0.13 mm (1.435in ± .006)

• Image area: 31.75mm ± 0.25 mm (1.250in ± 0.010in)

• Thickness (rotating litho): 1.78mm ± 0.13 mm (.070 in ± .006)

• Thickness (static litho):1.78mm ± 0.13 mm (.070 in ± .006)

Effect Glass

• Diameter: 36.45mm ± 0.13 mm (1.435in ± .006)

• Image area: 31.75mm ± 0.25 mm (1.250in ± .010)

• Maximum thickness: 3.81mm (.150 in)

Lamp Specifications

• Lamp type: Philips MSR700SA 700W short arc

• Color temperature: 5600 K

• Life: 500 hours

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Lens Specifications

•Zoom Ratio: 4:1

• Effective focal length: 41mm–165mm

• Full field of view range: 11.8°–45.2°

Cable and Connector Specifications

DMX data cables:

Belden
the following characteristics:

DMX data connectors:

®

9842 or equivalent (meets specifications for EIA RS-485 applications) with

• Two twisted pairs (4-conductors) plus a shield

• Maximum capacitance between conductors: <15 pF/ft.

• Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft.

• Maximum resistance: 20 /1000 ft.

• Nominal impedance: 120

• 5-pin male and female XLR connectors

1

DMX data terminators:

• 5-pin male XLR connector with 120 ohm termination resistor

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1-8 Features and Specifications x.Spot™ User Manual

Chapter 2:
Setup and Configuration

Unpacking the Fixture

Unpack the x.Spot fixture and verify that it is undamaged. Inspect both the outside of
the fixture for physical damage and the optical assembly for damage to glass
components. To access the optical assembly, loosen the three (3) captive screws on
each side of the fixture head. Remove the bezel by lifting away from the base and
toward the lens, see Figure 2-1.

If there is damage, notify both the shipping agent and the sales agent immediately.

When replacing the bezel, ensure that it is fitted securely in the yoke channel on both
sides of the fixture as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Removing and replacing the bezel

2

Captive Screws

Bezel channel in
yoke arm

Save All Shipping Materials

Do not discard the shipping carton and packing materials. The carton and packing
materials are specifically designed to protect the product during transport.

High End Systems® assumes no responsibility for products that are damaged during
transport. Return a product for repair in its original shipping carton and packing
materials.

x.Spot ™ User Manual Setup and Configuration 2-1

Before sending anything to the factory, call your High End Systems dealer/distributor
for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The factory cannot accept any
goods shipped without an RMA number.

Installing a Power Cord Cap

X.Spot fixtures are shipped without an attached power cord cap. Different locations
(even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect
the fixture to a power outlet.

Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc.
cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap.

Contact a local authority for the type of power cord cap needed. When installing the
power cord cap, note that the cores in the mains lead are colored in accordance with
the following code:

• green and yellow = earth

•blue = neutral

• brown = live

Warning: Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed.

Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only

In the United Kingdom, the colours of the cores in the mains lead of this equipment
may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in the
fixture’s plug. Therefore, install a line cord cap in accordance with the following
code:

• The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the plug
terminal which is marked with the letter “E,” or by the earth symbol , or
coloured green, or green and yellow.

• The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.

• The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.

Warning: Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed.

Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark

Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock.

Vigtigt!

Lederne med gul/groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket

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eller

Mounting the Fixture

Mount x.Spot fixture either upright (on the fixture’s base), in any orientation
suspended from a support system (such as a truss) or permanently to a wall or
ceiling.

Warnings:Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this

equipment to rain or moisture.

Maintain a minimum distance of 1 m (3.28 ft.) from combustible

materials.

2

Maintain a minimum distance of 2 m (6.56 ft.) from illuminated

object.

Do not mount on a flammable surface.

Use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture.

Mounting the Fixture Upright

Caution: Do not mount the fixture upright without the four rubber feet.

To mount the fixture upright, make sure that all four rubber feet are installed on the
fixture’s base and place the fixture on a sturdy, stable surface that will support more
than the 32kg (70lbs) weight of the x.Spot fixture. If the surface is above floor height,
use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface .

2

Truss Mounting

When mounting the fixture
on a truss or another type
of support, verify the truss
or support will handle the
combined weight of all the
devices on the truss.

The x.Spot fixture has two
available mounting
brackets. The standard
mounting bracket
maximizes handle comfort
while allowing diagonal single-pole truss mounting. Optional Center-hole mounting
brackets allow for traditional single pole mounting, see “Optional Accessories” on
page 1-4.

Both mounting bracket styles install on the fixture in the same way. Handles
and mounting brackets can also be removed entirely to accommodate unique
installations, see Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Removing handles and side wings

A

To remove side wings:

Remove 2 screws from
each handle (A) and
detach

Remove screw from the
bottom of each rubber

B

foot (B)

x.Spot ™ User Manual Setup and Configuration 2-3

X.Spot fixtures are designed for 3- or 4-point installation on standard 12, 16 or
181/2 in. truss and are easily adapted for intelligent (retractable) truss mounting.
Figure 2-3 shows some basic mounting options.

Figure 2-3 Baseplate configuration for standard truss sizes

254.0mm

10.0in
127 mm

5.0 in

406.5mm

16.0in

470.0 mm

18.5in

235.0mm

9.25in

235.0mm

9.25in

470.0mm

18.50in

342.9mm

13.5in

171.5mm

6.75in

406.5mm

16.0in

13.5mm
.53in

12in x 12in Light Duty

Single Pipe Mounting

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12in x 18in Light Duty

Single Pipe Mounting with optional brackets

20.5in x 20.5in Medium Duty

Safety Cable

High End Systems strongly recommends using safety cables when mounting any
fixture. Verify the cable used is capable of supporting the weight of the fixture.
Galvanized safety cables can be ordered from your High End Systems dealer/
distributor (see “Optional Accessories” on page 1-4).

Fixture Clamps

Verify that fixture clamps used are capable of supporting the weight of the fixture.
Deluxe C-clamps for a two-inch truss are available from your High End Systems
dealer/distributor (see “Optional Accessories” on page 1-4).

Suggested Truss Mounting Procedure

Note: Due to the wide variety of possible lighting designs, High End Systems

cannot make specific mounting recommendations. Consider the following
procedure as a suggested guideline only.

You w i l l n e ed :

• safety cables (2)

•clamps (3 or 4)

• locking washers (3 or 4)

1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If it has been operating, allow the fixture to cool
for five minutes before handling.

2. At least 2 people are required to mount the x.Spot fixture with one person on
each side supporting and attaching that side of the fixture. Once the clamps are
attached, one person can support the fixture while the other attaches safety
cables.

2

Always stand on a firm, stable surface when mounting a fixture to its support.
The fixture should be at a comfortable working height, and should either be
resting on a stable surface, or held in a stable manner. Do not allow one person to
both support and mount the fixture.

3. Attach suitable clamps through the holes on the base of the fixture. Use locking

washers when attaching the clamps to the fixture’s base.

4. Tighten the clamps firmly to the fixture’s base and to the support.

5. Loop one or more suitable safety cables around the support, around the fixture’s
base, and through the fixture’s handles.

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Linking the Fixtures

X.Spot fixtures can be linked to other fixtures on a standard DMX 512 link and then
be controlled by the first fixture on the link or a DMX controller.

The number of fixtures on a link will be determined by the combined number of
channels required by all the fixtures. The standard configuration for an x.Spot
fixture requires 38 channels on a DMX 512 link.

When connecting more than 32 fixtures to a link, use a DMX splitter. The 32 device
limit complies with the EIA-485 standard. Connecting more than 32 devices per link
without a DMX splitter will eventually deteriorate the digital signal.

Controllers, serial data distributors, data line optoisolators, and any fixtures using

®

the RS-422 DMX standard of serial communications (including Dataflash

®

xenon strobes, and Intellabeam
TalkBack™ protocol on a link. Therefore, make sure to either put all of these devices
after the x.Spot™ fixture on the link, or bypass these devices when performing
software uploads or crossloads.

fixtures) block software uploads, crossloads, or

Data Cabling and Connectors

AF1000

To link one or more fixtures to a controller and/or to each other, obtain data cabling.
Cabling can be purchased from High End Systems (see “Optional Accessories” on
page 1-4) or constructed.

High End Systems recommends data-grade cable. Data-grade cable is designed to
carry a high-quality signal with less susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.

DMX Data Cables

Use Belden® 9842 or equivalent (meets specifications for EIA RS-485 applications)
data cables with the following characteristics:

• Two twisted pairs (4-conductors) plus a shield

• Maximum capacitance between conductors: <15 pF/ft.

• Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft.

• Maximum resistance: 20 /1000 ft.

• Nominal impedance: 120

Cable Connectors

The x.Spot fixture accepts 5-pin XLR cable connectors. Cabling must have a male
XLR connector on one end of the cable and a female XLR connector on the other
end.

Pin one is the common (cable shield), pin two is the data complement (negative), pin
three is the data true (positive). Pins four and five are not used, but they allow a
secondary data link to pass through the fixture, (see Figure 2-4).

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Test each cable with a voltage/ohm meter (VOM) to verify correct polarity and to

)

make sure that the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the
shield or to each other.

Caution: Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors. Do

not connect or allow contact between the common (cable shield) and
the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common could cause a
ground loop and/or erratic behavior.

Figure 2-4 XLR 5-pin connector

Grounding lug (inside XLR shell)

XLR shell

Common
(cable shield)

negative
(data
complement)

1

positive
(data true)

5

4

2

3

positive
(data true)*

negative
(data complement)*

positive
(data true)*

negative
(data
complement)*

1

5

4

2

3

positive
(data true)

Common
(cable shield

negative
(data
complement)

2

Male XLR Connector

*This data line is not used by the fixture, but allows data to pass through the fixture.

Female XLR Connector

Setting up the Link

To link one or more fixtures to a DMX controller as shown in Figure 2-5:

1. Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX Data cable to the controller’s DMX
Data Out connector.

2. Connect the Data cable’s female XLR connector to the Data In connector of the
first (or next) fixture on the DMX link.

3. Continue linking the remaining fixtures connecting a cable from the Data Out
connector of each fixture to the Data In connector of the next fixture on the link.

4. Connect a male terminator to the Data Out connector of the last fixture in the
link (see “Constructing a Terminator” on page 2-8). For information on obtaining
a terminator, see “Optional Accessories” on page 1-4.

x.Spot ™ User Manual Setup and Configuration 2-7

Figure 2-5 Linking x.Spot fixtures

5-pin Data In
Connection

DMX 512

Controller

5-pin Data Out Connection

Terminate final
fixture in link

To control fixtures in stand-alone mode (without a controller):

1. Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX Data cable to the Data Out connector
on the fixture addressed at DMX Start channel 1.

2. Connect the cable’s female XLR connector to the Data In connector of the next
fixture on the DMX link.

3. Continue linking the remaining fixtures connecting a cable from the Data Out
connector of each fixture to the Data In connector of the next fixture on the link.

4. Connect a male terminator to the Data Out connector of the last fixture in the
link (see “Constructing a Terminator” ). For information on obtaining a
terminator, see the following section.

Constructing a Terminator

Install a 120 ohm, 1/4 watt (minimum) terminator in the fixture’s Data Out (female)
cable connector in the last fixture on each DMX link. A terminator on the last fixture
of the link prevents data reflection, which can corrupt the data communication on
the link.

Purchase a terminator from a High End Systems dealer/distributor (see “Optional
Accessories” on page 1-4), or follow the instructions below to construct a terminator.

To construct a terminator:

1. Disassemble a male 5-pin XLR connector.

2. Solder a 120 ohm resistor, minimum of 1/4 watt,
between pins two and three (see Figure 2-6)

3. Reassemble the XLR connector

1

2

3

Figure 2-6 Data cable terminator

Ω

0

2

1

5

4

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Powering On the Fixture

Caution: Do not power on the fixture until verifying that the line cord cap is

suitable for the power source in your location.

Warning: This equipment for connection to a branch circuit having a

maximum overload protection of 20 A.

The x.Spot fixture does not have a power switch. To power on the fixture, simply
connect it to an appropriately-rated power source. Once connected, controller
commands can remotely power up or shutdown the fixture (see Appendix A for DMX
Tables). However, it is very important to disconnect power to the fixture before
performing certain procedures shown in this manual.

Homing the Fixture

When the x.Spot fixture is connected to an appropriately-rated power source, it
automatically begins a homing procedure to verify that the major functions of the
fixture (color wheels, iris, and shutter) are oriented properly. For information on
remotely homing the fixture via a DMX controller, (see Appendix A for DMX Tables).
The initial homing ends with the display in the Menu Locked mode.

2

Viewing the Display Panel

The x.Spot display panel gives access to the fixture’s onboard Menu System. When
the Menu System is in locked mode, the panel displays in large 8-character words
designed to be viewed from a distance. Under normal circumstances, when the
display is locked, it cycles between displaying the fixture’s software version
[V##.##], the High End Systems logo, the x.Spot logo, the fixture’s configuration
type [STANDARD] and the fixture’s DMX start channel [DMX_C###]. Any errors present
are also displayed in an 8-character error description. Chapter 3 describes the menu
system in detail.

Fixture Software Version

The software version loaded on the fixture can vary even between units purchased at
the same time. “Verifying and Uploading Fixture Software” on page 2-10 describes
the procedures to ensure that all x.Spot fixtures on the link are running the latest
software.

Fixture Configuration Type

The configuration type indicates the fixture’s modular setup. The Standard
configuration shown in the example above contains Six-Wheel Color Mixing in Slot
1, Dual Rotating Gobos in Slot 2 and Rotating Gobo and Iris in Slot 3. See Table 3-2
on page 3-20 for alternate 8-character configuration type descriptions.

x.Spot ™ User Manual Setup and Configuration 2-9

DMX Start Channel

The DMX Start Channel is the first channel currently assigned to that fixture in its
range of channels on a DMX link. To reset the DMX start channel, see “To Set the
Start Channel on an x.Spot Fixture:” on page 2-11.

Error Message Display

Errors are displayed in short 8-character form when the menu system is locked.
Unlocked, in the two-line format, more detailed descriptions are available. See an
explanation of navigating to the Display Errors option on page 2-10. For more
information on error messages, see “Error Message Troubleshooting” on page 6-2.

Verifying and Uploading Fixture Software

Check the display in the Menu Locked mode to identify the Software version loaded
on that fixture. Verify that the version displayed by the fixture is the latest available.
The latest software for Studio Beam fixtures is available in the support section of the
High End Systems® web site (www.highend.com). If a software upgrade is required,
there are three ways to upload new software to x.Spot fixtures:

1. Attach a High End Systems Upload Dongle to the computer and upload the
software to the x.Spot fixture.

A High End Systems Upload Dongle requires a 386-based (or faster) computer,

®

MS DOS
space. To obtain an Upload Dongle (with installation and operation instructions),
contact your High End Systems dealer/distributor (see “Contacting High End
Systems®” on page -ii).

2. Crossload software from one fixture that contains the new software to all other
x.Spot fixtures on the link. See “Crossloading Fixture Software” on page 3-21.

3. Upload the new software to all x.Spot fixtures on the link using a HandShake™
handheld controller from High End Systems.

Note: Before uploading new software, disconnect any controllers, bypass any serial

data distributors and/or data line optoisolators, and bypass or make sure that
any fixtures using RS-422 communications (such as Dataflash
strobes, and Intellabeam
the link. These devices will block communication with any other x.Spot
fixtures on the link

version 3.3 (or later) or Windows 95/98/ME, and one MB of free disk

®

AF1000 xenon

®

fixtures) are located after all the x.Spot fixtures on

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Setting the DMX Start Channel

Each standard configuration x.Spot fixture requires a block of 38
consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link.

Customized x.Spot fixtures may have modules with a different number of
channels required. Use that range in calculating the Start channels on
the link for those fixtures.

Up to thirteen 38-channel standard x.Spot fixtures can be assigned to a
single 512-Channel DMX link.

For more information on Start Channels, see “Determining DMX Start
Channel Assignment” on page 3-6.

To Set the Start Channel on an x.Spot Fixture:

1. Access the fixture’s menu system via the dot matrix display on the fixture’s front
panel. For a detailed description of the menu system, see Chapter 3.

Figure 2-7 The x.Spot menu system navigation buttons

2

Use left and right arrows to
move through the current
menu level options

Use the Menu button (on the left
when viewing the display) to
unlock the menu and move back
to the previous menu level

Note: Navigation system buttons’ functions invert automatically when the fixture is

turned upside down.

2. Unlock the menu system by pressing and holding down the Menu button until the
extended 2-line display appears. DMX ADDRESS MENU is the first option at the top
menu level.

3. Press the Enter button to select. The display will show SET DMX START
CHANNEL:###. The display will show the start channel currently assigned to the
fixture.

4-way Navigation Button

Use up and down arrows to
select from available value or
setting options.

Use the Enter button (on the
right when viewing the
display) to store a selected
menu value or option.

4. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the Navigation button to select a new
DMX start channel. The display will flash a new option ready for selection.

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Note: The last valid Start channel for an x.Spot fixture is based on the channel range

required by fixture’s module configuration. The last valid start channel for a
standard configuration x.Spot fixture is 475 (512–38+1).

5. Press the Enter button to accept the new DMX Start channel. The display will
stop flashing when a new option is entered. The new option will not be stored
until the Enter button is pressed.

Shutting Down the Fixture

The x.Spot fixture automatically shuts down in the event of DMX data loss. A DMX
controller can shut down the fixture remotely with the Shutdown option in the
Control Channel, see “Appendix A: x.Spot™ DMX Protocol” for DMX tables.

Note: Before shutting down the fixture, set the Focus parameter to 65%. This

balances the head on shutdown for easier handling and transporting.

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Chapter 3:
Fixture Operation

The Onboard Menu System controls all fixture operation. This chapter discusses
Accessing the Menu System, navigation, the options available at each Menu level,
and includes examples.

DMX programming, used to control one or more fixtures on a link for show creation,
can be executed through the Onboard Presets Menu or a DMX Controller. For more
information regarding DMX programming options and parameters, see “Chapter 4:
DMX Programming” .

Direct x.Spot Menu System Access

The display panel allows direct access to the fixtures menu system for feature
control.

Major operational features for x.Spot™ fixtures include:

• Assigning a DMX start channel

• Accessing and setting fixture options

• Viewing fixture status

• Crossloading software

• Performing self tests

• DMX programming, storing, and playing scenes

3

TalkBack™ Support for Remote Access

All x.Spot fixtures support TalkBack” technology. TalkBack™ technology is a new
feature that allows remote access to the menu system built into High End Systems
fixtures. A DMX controller supporting TalkBack protocol like the HandShake™
handheld controllers from High End Systems, can remotely access any option in the
x.Spot onboard menu system.

TalkBack protocol uses the normal DMX-512 connection for bi-directional
communication with the fixture so physical access to the fixture is no longer required
to perform operations like changing a DMX address or configuring preset programs.
TalkBack protocol utilizes the primary DMX link (pins 2-3) in a half-duplex
communication mode. This means that it does not require pins 4-5 to be connected or
used to receive TalkBack messages coming from the fixture.

x.Spot™ User Manual Fixture Operation 3-1

TalkBack protocol uses a discovery process to find the unique number that is embed-

p

ded inside each fixture, similar to a serial number. Once the fixtures have all been
identified, the current fixture parameter settings and information can be accessed.
Fixture access can happen at anytime, but the Talkback messages are only valid after
the fixture starts homing.

Navigating the Menu System

The x.Spot Display

Figure 3-1 shows the elements of the x.Spot display panel. The Menu system buttons
on the x.Spot display panel control navigation. The Menu button is on the left. The
Enter button is on the right. The center button navigates through the current menu
level options [Left and Right] and values available for the current option [Up and
Down].

The front panel on x.Spot fixtures has a dot matrix display and six arrows on
navigation buttons. The unique x.Spot display reduces the menu levels required and
dramatically increases usability with the capability of displaying up to two 16­character lines of text.

The x.Spot fixture can sense orientation and will automatically invert the display and
the navigation buttons’ functions when the fixture is mounted upside down. For
unique orientations, the automatic invert feature can be overridden, and the fixture
set manually. See “Display Invert” on page 3-18.

Figure 3-1 Front panel display

Menu system buttonsAlpha numeric display

Use left and right arrows to
move through the current
menu level options

Use up and down arrows to
select from available value or
setting options.

Use the Menu button (on the left
when viewing the display) to
unlock the menu and move
back to the previous menu level

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4-way Navigation

button

Use the Enter button (on the
right when viewing the display)
to select the currently displayed
menu value or o

tion.

Navigational Basics

1. Unlock the Menu system by pressing the Menu button for a few seconds until
the display goes to the 2-line format.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the 4-way Navigation button to scroll

through Menu options at the current level.

3. Stop at the desired menu and press the Enter button to select.

Note:The new option will not be stored unless the Enter button is pressed.

4. If there is another level of menu choices repeat Steps 2 and 3.

5. At the option or setting level of the menu, use the up and down arrows on the

Navigation button to scroll to the desired option or setting. The option flashes
until the Enter button is pressed. Pressing the Enter button stores the new value
for that option. Pressing the Menu button returns to the previous menu level
without changing the value of an option.

6. Continue pressing the Menu button to move back up levels until exiting the menu

system.

3

Display in Menu Locked Mode

The x.Spot display panel gives access to the fixture’s onboard Menu System. When
the Menu System is in locked mode, the panel displays in large 8-character words
designed to be viewed from a distance. Under normal circumstances, when the
display is locked, it cycles between displaying the fixture’s software version
[V##.##], the High End Systems logo, the x.Spot logo, the fixture’s configuration
type [STANDARD] and the fixture’s DMX start channel [DMX_C###]. Any errors present
are also displayed in an 8-character error description. Chapter 3 describes the menu
system in detail.

Fixture Software Version

The software version loaded on the fixture can vary even between units purchased at
the same time. “Verifying and Uploading Fixture Software” on page 2-10 describes
the procedures to ensure that all x.Spot fixtures on the link are running the latest
software.

Fixture Configuration Type

The configuration type indicates the fixture’s modular setup. The STANDARD
configuration shown in the example above contains Six-Wheel Color Mixing in Slot
1, Dual Rotating Gobos in Slot 2 and Rotating Gobo and Iris in Slot 3. See Table 3-2
on page 3-20 for alternate 8-character configuration type descriptions.

DMX Start Channel

The DMX Start Channel is the first channel currently assigned to that fixture in its
range of channels on a DMX link. To reset the DMX start channel, see “Setting DMX

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Start Channel” on page 3-6. For more information on DMX Start channels, see
“Setting the DMX Start Channel” on page 2-11.

Error Message Display

Errors are displayed in short 8-character form when the menu system is locked.
Unlocked, menu system’s 2-line format displays more detailed information. For infor­mation on accessing the detailed error message, see “Display Errors” on page 3-28.
For information on interpreting error messages, see “Error Message
Troubleshooting” on page 6-2.

Unlocking the Menu System

To unlock the menu system, press and hold the Menu button until the display
changes to the 2-line format. The menu system is protected against inadvertent menu
changes by requiring the Menu button to be held for a few seconds before allowing
entry to the menus. DMX Address Menu is the first option on the top menu level.

Exiting the Menu System

To exit the menu system, keep pressing the Menu button to back out of each menu
level until the High End Systems logo appears. The word AUTOLOCK will appear
briefly on the display to indicate the fixture’s software is “locking” the display. The
display switches back to the large 8-character format and, after a few seconds, begins
the standard display for the locked mode as described above.

The Menu System Structure

Figure 3-1 illustrates the Menu System’s top three levels. The following sections in
Chapter 3 describe options available in each of the top level menus and show
examples of specific options located in that menu.

Appendix D contains a complete Menu map of all the options and settings available
in the x.Spot Menu System.

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DMX ADDRESS

MENU

ONBOARD

PRESETS MENU

Figure 3-2 x.Spot Menu System Overview

SET DMX START

CHANNEL

SET PARAMETERS

MENU

FIXTURE MODE

MENU

TEST OPTIONS

MENU

PLAYBACK

MODE MENU

CHASSIS

MENU

FACTORY DEFAULT

SETTINGS

SELECT MODULE
CONFIGURATION

SLOT 1 MODULE SLOT 3 MODULE

EDIT SCENE #

SLOT 1

MENU

PAN/TILT SWAP

SELECT USER

SLOT 2 MODULE

HOME

FIXTURE

COPY SCENE

PAN INVERT

MODE

LAMP STATE

MENU

SLOT 2

MENU

TILT INVERT

COPY USERS

CAPTURE DMX
TO SCENE: ##

SLOT 3

MENU

DISPLAY INVERT

PROTOCOL

COPY BOOT

DEFAULT
PRESETS

TIMING

MENU

LAMP LIFE LIMIT

DISPLAY LEVEL

MODE

SELF TEST

MENU

SEND PRESETS TO

OTHER FIXTURES

ZERO SCENE

DATA LOSS

TIMEOUT

CROSSLOAD

FIRMWARE

3

UNIQUE NUMBER

#########

CHASSIS TEST

MENU

FAN SPEED

MENU

SLOT 1 TEST

MENU

LAMP HOURS

SLOT 2 TEST

MENU

LAMP STRIKES

RESET

SLOT 3 TEST

MENU

MODULE

VERSION

ALL

NEXT DMX

CHANNEL

INFORMATION

MENU

SENSOR

STATUS MENU

BY

CHANNELBYPARAMETER

DMX VALUES

MENU

TEMPERATURES

CURRENT

TEMPERATURE

PAN

MENU

TEMPERATURE

TILT

FIXTURE

HOURS

FIXTURE

HOURS RESET

MAXIMUM

FOCUS/

FROST/ZOOM

LAMP HOURS

MINIMUM

TEMPERATURE

SLOT 1A

RESET

SLOT 1B

LAMP

STATUS

LAMP

STRIKES

TEMPERATURES

RESET

SLOT 2B SLOT 3B

SLOT 2A

SOFTWARE

VERSION

DISPLAY

ERRORS MENU

SLOT 3A

CHANNELS

NEEDED

DISPLAY

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DMX Address Menu

DMX Address is the top level menu selection used to set the fixture’s DMX start
channel. Use this menu option, to change the existing DMX start channel to another
DMX start channel.

Setting DMX Start Channel

To set the DMX start channel:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus. DMX ADDRESS MENU is the first menu item at the top level.

1. Press the Enter button to select. The display will show SET DMX START
CHANNEL:###. The display will show the start channel currently assigned to the
fixture.

2. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to select a new DMX start
channel from 001– 498. The display will flash a new option ready for selection.

Note: The last valid Start channel for an x.Spot fixture is based on the channel

range required by fixture’s module configuration. The last valid start
channel for a standard configuration x.Spot fixture is 475 (512–38+1).

3. Press the Enter button to accept the new DMX Start channel.

Note: If the Enter button is not pressed, the old value will remain selected after

exiting the menu.

Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment

There are 512 available channels on each DMX link divided among all the devices in
a particular link. A fixture must have a unique Start channel number in order to
respond independently to controller commands.

To determine each fixture’s DMX start channel in a link, identify the channel range
of every fixture on the link. Channel range is the number of consecutive channels a
fixture requires. Each standard configuration x.Spot fixture requires a block of 38
consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The Start channel is the first
number a fixture’s channel range.

Customized x.Spot fixtures may have may require a different number of channels.
Use that range in calculating the Start channels on the link for those fixtures. The
following options in the Menu system assist in determining the configuration,
number of channels and the next available start channel on the DMX link for a
specific fixture.

• “Module Configuration Menu” on page 3-20

• “Channels Needed” on page 3-28

• “Next DMX Channel” on page 3-28

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The notes in Table 3-1 show the various considerations in determining valid Start
Channels for fixtures on a 512 DMX link. A single 512-Channel DMX link can
accommodate up to thirteen 38-channel standard x.Spot fixtures.

Table 3-1 Example: Determining DMX Start Channels on a Link

Fixture

location

on the

link

First x.Spot 38 channels C001 1-38

Third x.Spot 38 channels C039 39-76

Second x.Spot 38 channels C078 77-114

Fourth Studio Spot 18 channels C121 121-138

Fifth

Fixture type

Custom x.Spot
(Color Mix only)

DMX

channels

used per

fixture

22 channels C140 139-160

DMX

Start

channel

Channel

range

used

Notes

The Start channel indicates a block
of channels assigned to a fixture
with the first number in that
channel range.

Fixture can be assigned the
second block of DMX channels
without physically being the second
fixture on the link.

To avoid overlapping channels,
place the start channel at the
beginning of a range of available
channels large enough to
accommodate that fixture type

Every channel in the link does not
need to be assigned.

The channel range required for a
fixture type can change with
custom fixtures

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•• ••• •

•• ••• •

When setting the Start channel on a fixture, remember:

• A fixture’s physical location on the link does not have to coincide with the order
of channel range assignments in the link. See Row 2 in Table 3-1.

• The fixture’s channel range must not overlap any other device’s channel range on
the link. When two devices on the same DMX link have overlapping channel
ranges, one or both devices will be disabled or behave erratically. The single
exception would be if two or more fixtures need to respond to controller
commands in exactly the same way. In that case, those fixtures must be the same
type (for example two x.Spot fixtures) and must share the entire channel range.

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Onboard Presets Menu

The Presets menu provides many of the features of a DMX controller onboard the
fixture. Presets give the user the capability of programming fixtures for stand-alone
operation by creating, storing, sequencing, synchronizing and playing back scenes.
Onboard Presets also allows to viewing, programming and copying parameters
between scenes on a single fixture or sending them to other fixtures.

For more information on DMX programming at the fixture level including looping
scenes and synchronizing playback, see “Show Creation with Onboard Preset Menu”
on page 4-2.

Playback Mode Menu

This level 2 menu option turns preset playback off or on and displays the currently
programmed sequence of scenes. Set the user mode to A or B through the FIXTURE
MODE MENU, to access this menu option for that user mode. For more information, see
“Select User Mode” on page 3-20.

When PLAYBACK MODE is ON, the fixture plays the currently programmed sequence
up to 16 scenes in length (the maximum for each user mode) or until it reaches a
zeroed scene which indicates the end of a sequence.

The fixture ships with a factory programmed preset sequence that is the initial
sequence for the PLAYBACK MODE. As scene values are edited, the default sequence is
revised to include the new values for that scene.

To Playback a scene:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to ONBOARD PRESETS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to PLAYBACK

MODE MENU. The current state (ON or OFF) will be displayed.

4. If OFF is displayed, use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to

scroll to ON. The fixture will begin playing the currently programmed sequence
and press the Enter button to select.

Edit Scene ## Menu

The EDIT SCENE ## menu gives direct control at the fixture level over the same
parameters as a DMX controller. Edit parameter DMX values of factory preset scenes
to create new scenes, add timing to scenes, zero (erase) the programming for a scene
or end a loop in this menu. After setting the user mode to A or B through the FIXTURE

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MODE MENU, the operator can access the 16 scenes for that user mode. For more
information, see “Select User Mode” on page 3-20.

Editing Scene Parameters by Slot

The x.Spot fixture parameters are associated with the chassis or the module they
control, and appear as level 3 menu items in the Onboard Preset Menu. Figure 3-3
shows the functions controlled in the Edit Scene menu.

Figure 3-3 Edit Scene Menu Options in Standard x.Spot

ONBOARD PRESET

MENU

3

PLAYBACK EDIT SCENE #

CHASSIS

SHUTTER

DIM

LAMP FUNCTION

PAN

TILT

FROST

FOCUS FUNCTION

FOCUS POSITION

ZOOM

M-SPEED

MACRO

SLOT 1 SLOT 2

STATIC COLOR

FUNCTION

STATIC COLOR

GOBO 1 ROTATE

MIX COLOR

FUNCTION

GOBO 1 ROTATE

MIX COLOR

CYAN

EFFECT POSITION

MAGENTA

EFFECT ROTATE

YELLOW

CTO

CTB

EFFECT ROTATE

COPY SCENE

MENU

GOBO 1

FUNCTION

GOBO 1

POSITION

FUNCTION

EFFECT

FUNCTION

FUNCTION

CAPTURE DMX

TO SCENE

SLOT 3

GOBO 2

FUNCTION

GOBO 2

POSITION

GOBO 2 ROTATE

FUNCTION

GOBO 2 ROTATE

IRIS

DEFAULT

SCENE

TIMING ZERO SCENE

X-FADE TIME

DELAY TIME

TIMEBASE

SEND SCENE TO

OTHER FIXTURES

When a scene is edited, the new values become part of the currently programmed
sequence. Exit the ONBOARD PRESETS MENU with Playback ON, to view the
programmed sequence with the modified scene values.

The following SCENE EDIT example describes steps to create a tricolor rotating
tunnel with a ramping size change. All module parameters and values are for a
Standard Configuration x.Spot fixture, see “Standard Configuration” on page 1-1.

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To access a Scene for editing:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to ONBOARD PRESETS MENU and press the Enter button to select

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to EDIT SCENE##.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the number of

the scene for editing (in this example, SCENE 1) and press the Enter button to
select.

Entering a scene number causes the fixture to begin play the current settings for
that scene. Scrolling to a new option or setting causes the fixture to play the
effect, but not to store it into memory until the Enter button is pressed.

Note: To edit one of the other User mode’s 16 scenes, see “Select User Mode” on

page 3-20.

To edit the Chassis parameters:

5. CHASSIS is the first option in the Level 3 Menus. Press the Enter button to select.

6. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to SHUTTER.

7. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to SNAP/RAMP 26 to open the shutter at full

speed, then ramp shut, and press the enter button to select.

8. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to FOCUS.

9. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to set the FOCUS value to 20%*, and press

the enter button to select.

10. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to ZOOM.

11. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to set the ZOOM value to 10%*, and press the

enter button to select.

* Adjust these values as needed for the distance between the fixture and the

lighted surface.

To edit the Slot 1 parameters:

12. Press the Menu button to return to Level 3 Menus. Use the left and right arrows

on the Navigation button, to scroll to SLOT 1 and press the Enter button to
select.

13. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to

STATIC COLR FUNC.

14. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to BLINK, and press the enter button to

select. BLINK closes, then reopens the shutter between indexed color changes.

15. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to

STATIC COLOR.

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16. Use the up and down arrows to set STATIC COLOR value to BLINK COLOR 2/3,
and press the enter button to select. This center’s the beam halfway between
Static Color Position 2 (Red) and Position 3 (Yellow).

To edit Slot 2 parameters:

17. Press the Menu button to return to Level 3 Menus. Use the left and right arrows
on the Navigation button, to scroll to SLOT 2 and press the Enter button to
select.

18. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to

EFFECT POSITION.

19. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to set the EFFECT POSITION value to
POSITION 8, and press the enter button to select the psycho tunnel effect.

20. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to

EFFECT ROT FUNC.

21. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to set EFFECT ROT FUNC to FWD SPIN, and
press the enter button to rotate the tunnel aperture.

22. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to
EFFECT ROTATE and press the enter button to select.

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23. Use the left and right arrows to scroll to FORWARD ###

24. Use the up and down arrows to set the aperture’s forward rotation speed to 100%
of maximum and press the Enter button to select.

To edit Slot 3 parameters:

25. Press the Menu button to return to Level 3 Menus. Use the left and right arrows
on the Navigation button to scroll to SLOT 3 and press the Enter button to
select.

26. Use the left and right arrows to scroll to IRIS and press the Enter button to
select.

27. Use the left and right arrows to scroll to RAMP/RAMP, then use the up and down
arrows to scroll to a value of 5 and press the Enter button to select. This causes
the iris to open and close at the same speed.

Adding Timing to a Scene

The EDIT SCENE menu’s TIMING option sets crossfade and delay times for a scene
and specifies the timebase for selected timing. X-FADE TIME is the time a fixture
takes to transition (crossfade) from the DMX parameter values of one scene to the
next. DELAY is the total time the fixture plays a scene before moving to the next scene
and includes any X-FADE TIME at the beginning of the scene. TIMEBASE sets the units
for timing in seconds, minutes or hours. Figure 3-4 describes the timing between 2
scenes.

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Figure 3-4 Assigning timing to a scene

Scene 1

X-fade time

Scene 1

Playing time for Scene 2 values

Scene 2 Delay timeScene 1 Delay time

Scene 2

Note: If the X-FADETIME is longer than the DELAY time for a scene, the fixture

will not reach that scene’s values before it begins to play the next scene.

To set TIMING for a scene:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to ONBOARD PRESETS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to EDIT SCENE##

and press the Enter button to select.

4. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to TIMING and

press the Enter button to select.

5. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to TIMEBASE,

and press the Enter button to select.

6. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to HOURS, MINUTES, or SECONDS, and press

the Enter button to select the unit of measure desired.

7. Press the Menu button to move back to TIMING and press the Enter button to

select.

8. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to X-FADE TIME.

9. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to a setting from 0.1 to 165 and press the

Enter button to select the X-FADE TIME.

10. Press the Menu button to move back to TIMING and press the Enter button to

select.

11. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to DELAY TIME.

12. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to a setting from 0.1 to 165 and press the

Enter button to select the DELAY TIME.

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Zero Scene

Zeroing a scene erases all its values and indicates the end of a Sequence when the
fixture is in Playback Mode.

To ZERO SCENE:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to ONBOARD PRESETS MENU and press the Enter button to select

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to EDIT SCENE##

and press enter to select.

4. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to ZERO SCENE.

5. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to YES to erase the scene, and press the

enter button to select.

Copy Scene Menu

Use the COPY SCENE MENU option to copy the settings for a source scene to a
destination scene location. This menu option will copy between any of the 32 scene
locations available.

To COPY SCENE:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to ONBOARD PRESETS MENU and press the Enter button to select

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to COPY SCENE.

The display will return FROM SCENE X## with the current user mode and scene
number.

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4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the scene to

copy values from and press the Enter button to select. The fixture copies the
DMX values assigned to the selected scene into memory and returns STORING,
then displays TO SCENE ## when the action is complete.

5. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the destination

scene for the values and press the Enter button to select. The fixture displays
STORING as it replaces the DMX values in the destination scenes with the copied
values and displays DONE when the action is complete.

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Capture DMX to Scene

The CAPTURE DMX TO SCENE option works in conjunction with a DMX controller to
automate the creation of scenes on multiple x-Spot fixtures connected to a DMX 512
link. Use the DMX controller to create a scene, then save (capture) the DMX values
for that scene into a fixture’s presets.

Transferring the DMX values to the fixture’s onboard menu will allow playback
without the controller or transfer to other x-Spot fixtures on the same DMX link, see
“Send Presets to Other Fixtures” on page 3-15.

When capturing a scene into a fixture’s presets, all parameter values must be
constant (i.e., there cannot be any pan/tilt movement or scene-to-scene sequencing).

*Note:The fixture’s on-board scene memory must be used to manually select values

for the Crossfade and Delay parameters, since a DMX controller will not
transmit those parameter values.

This menu option can be accessed for either User A or User B. To change User mode,
see “Select User Mode” on page 3-20.

To CAPTURE DMX TO SCENE:

1. If the menu system is locked, press and hold down the Menu button until the
extended 2-line display appears indicating the top menu level.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to ONBOARD PRESETS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to CAPTURE DMX

TO SCENE. The display will show the current scene number.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the scene

number to take values from the controller and press the Enter button to select.
The fixture takes a snapshot of the DMX values coming from the controller and
assigns them to the selected scene. The display will return DONE when the action
is complete.

Default Presets

The DEFAULT PRESETS option resets the fixture to the factory-program preset
sequence. Enabling this menu erases any pre-programmed scenes or parameter
values in the fixture’s onboard memory for all scenes in that User Mode.

This menu option can be accessed for either User A or User B. To change User Mode,
see “Select User Mode” on page 3-20.

To restore DEFAULT PRESETS:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

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2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top
level to ONBOARD PRESETS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to DEFAULT
PRESETS.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to YES to reset the
default presets or NO to leave current programming. Press the Enter button to
select.

Send Presets to Other Fixtures

This menu options sends the values programmed for all 16 scenes of a User Mode on
one x.Spot fixture to all other x.Spot fixtures on a DMX link. This menu option can
be accessed for either User A or User B. To change User Mode, see “Select User
Mode” on page 3-20.

To send a scene’s parameter setting to other fixtures:

1. Disconnect or bypass any controllers, serial data distributors, data line

optoisolators, and any fixtures using RS-422 communications (such as
Dataflash
block communication between x.Spot fixtures on the link.

®

AF1000 xenon strobes, and Intellabeam® fixtures). These devices will

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2. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top
level to ONBOARD PRESETS MENU and press the Enter button to select

4. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to SEND PRESETS
TO FIXTURES?XXX.

5. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to YES to SEND
PRESETS and press the Enter button to select. The fixture sends presets for that
scene to all x.Spots on the link and returns DONE when action is complete.

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Set Parameters Menu

The Set Parameters menu sets all factory options to their default settings or changes
the factory options individually. These factory options are set for the User A or
User B bank of settings individually. To change User Mode, see “Select User Mode”
on page 3-20.

Factory Default Settings

A standard configuration x.Spot fixture ships with the following factory default
settings:

Preset Playback=OFF Tilt Invert=DISABLED Lamp Life Limit=DISABLED
Pan Tilt Swap=DISABLED Display Invert=AUTO Data Loss Timeout=SHORT
Pan Invert=DISABLED Display Level=ON Protocol=STANDARD

If any of the default settings are changed, this menu reverts to the OFF option. The ON
option restores all factory defaults.

To check and reset factory defaults:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to FACTORY

DEFAULT SETTINGS. The current state (ON or OFF) will be displayed.

4. To reinstate the factory defaults if OFF is displayed, use the up and down arrows

on the Navigation button to scroll to ON and press the Enter button to select.

Pan/Tilt Swap

This option swaps the pan motor and tilt motor operation
to coordinate movements between fixtures on a link
mounted perpendicular to each other.

To swap Pan and Tilt:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or
to move back up the system to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation

button, scroll through the top level to SET
PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to PAN/TILT

SWAP. The current state (ENABLED or DISABLED) will be displayed.

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4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to ENABLED to
swap pan and tilt or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press the
Enter button to select.

Pan Invert

This menu option inverts the direction of the
pan motor to coordinate movements between
fixtures facing each other horizontally.

To invert the fixture’s Pan motion:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system

to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top
level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to PAN INVERT.
The current state (ENABLED or DISABLED) will be displayed.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to ENABLED to
invert Pan movement or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press
the Enter button to select.

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Tilt Invert

This menu option inverts the direction of the tilt motor to coordinate
movements between fixtures on a link facing each other vertically.

To invert the fixture’s Tilt motion:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back

up the system to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll
through the top level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the
Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to
TILT INVERT. The current state (ENABLED or DISABLED) will be
displayed.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to ENABLED to
invert Tilt movement or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press
the Enter button to select.

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Display Invert

This menu item selects automatic or manual control of the display invert feature. The
x.Spot fixture is set to automatically invert the orientation of the display’s
alphanumeric characters and navigation control functions when the fixture rotated
more than 45% off of the horizontal axis, see Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 Automatic Display Invert feature.

Menu

Enter

To control the DISPLAY INVERT feature:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the DISPLAY

INVERT MENU.

4. Using the up and down arrows on the Navigation button, choose ENABLE to invert

the fixture’s alphanumeric characters, DISABLE option to prevent inverting or
AUTO to return the fixture’s alphanumeric characters to normal orientation. Press
the Enter button to accept the desired option.

Display Level

Use this menu option to turn the display on or off.

To change display level:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the DISPLAY

LEVEL.

4. Using the up and down arrows on the Navigation button, choose ON to turn the

display on or OFF to dim the display and press the Enter button to store the
option.

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Lamp Life Limit

Use this menu option to display the warning message Lamp Life Error when the
current lamp hours reach the rated lamp life. When the LAMP LIFE LIMIT parameter
is enabled, the fixture tracks the number of hours the lamp is on. At 650 hours, it
displays an error message. At 710 hrs., the lamp shuts off, and the fixture will not
strike until the lamp is replaced and the lamp hours are reset to 0. See “Replacing the
Lamp” on page 5-4 and “Lamp HR/Strike Reset” on page 3-27.

To enable the LAMP LIFE LIMIT parameter:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to LAMP LIFE

LIMIT.

4. Using the up and down arrows on the Navigation button, choose the ENABLE

option and press Enter to select.

Data Loss Timeout

Use this menu option to determine how the fixture will react in the event of DMX
data loss. Set the shutter to stay open until shutdown or to close one second after
data loss.

To set the DATA LOSS TIMEOUT:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

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2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll through the top

level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to DATA LOSS

TIMEOUT.

4. Using the up and down arrows on the Navigation button, choose LONG to keep the

shutter open until shutdown, or SHORT to close the shutter 1 second after data
loss and press the Enter button to select.

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Fixture Mode Menu

The Mode menu sets the module and protocol configuration, chooses User A or User
B settings, copies settings to User A or User B, and crossloads software from one
fixture to other x.Spot fixtures on the link.

Module Configuration Menu

Use this menu to view the module configuration for each slot of the fixture. An
8-character configuration type name is diplayed when the menu is in locked mode.
The Module Configuration menu displays the contents of the slots for the fixture’s
configuration. Table 3-2 lists the module in each slot for x.Spot configuration types.

Table 3-2 Module Identification

Configuration Type Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3

STANDARD Six-Wheel Color Mix Dual Rotating Gobos Rotating Gobo and Iris

L-MOTION Six-Wheel Color Mix Dual Rotating Gobos Lithomotion and Iris

FRAMING Six-Wheel Color Mix Single Rotating Gobo Framing and Iris

CUSTOM TBD TBD TBD

To view the MODULE CONFIG MENU:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the FIXTURE

MODE MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to MODULE

CONFIGURATION menu and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to view the module

description for each slot of the configuration.

Select User Mode

Use this menu item to switch the fixture’s user type between User A and User B.
Each user type includes 16 different presets (scenes) and needs to specified before
defining settings in the SET PARAMETERS MENU or the PRESET MENU Level 2 options.

To SELECT USER MODE:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the FIXTURE

MODE MENU and press the Enter button to select.

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3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to SELECT USER
MODE and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to the A or B User Mode
and press the Enter button to store.

Protocol Mode

This option sets the Protocol to be followed in assigning Start Channels and
programming parameters. STANDARD protocol is the default on x.Spot fixtures. As
other protocols are implemented for x.Spot fixtures, they will be available in this
menu.

Copy Users

Use this menu to copy the parameter defaults, preset values or both from one User
mode to the other.

To COPY USERS:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system

to the top level menus.

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2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the FIXTURE
MODE MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to COPY USERS
and press the Enter button to select.

4. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button scroll to COPY PRESET to
copy only the preset settings, COPY PARAMETERS to copy the parameter defaults
or COPY ALL and press the Enter button to store.

5. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to select A B or A B
and press the Enter button to store.

Crossloading Fixture Software

A fixture running a newer software version can load the new software to all other
x.Spot fixtures on the link using the CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE menu option.

To CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE from one fixture to all x.Spot fixtures on the link:

1. Disconnect or bypass any controllers, serial data distributors, data line

optoisolators, and any fixtures using RS-422 communications (such as

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Dataflash
block communication between the crossloading fixture and any other x.Spot
fixtures on the link.

AF1000 xenon strobes, and Intellabeam® fixtures). These devices will

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2. On the crossloading fixture only, unlock the menu system by pressing and
holding down the Menu button until the extended 2-line display appears
indicating the top menu level.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the FIXTURE
MODE MENU and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to CROSSLOAD
FIRMWARE.

5. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the YES option
and press the Enter button to store. The fixture will upload its software to all
other x.Spot fixtures on the link.

When the crossload has finished successfully, CROSSLOADING COMPLETE will appear
briefly in the display of the crossloading fixture, and all other fixtures will
automatically home.

Note: If a new boot code was included with the latest software, the fixture displays a

BOOTDIFF error when it returns to the locked mode of the menu system. To
correct the boot code, copy the new boot code to each fixture (see “Copying
the Boot Code” on page 4-23).

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Test Options Menu

The TEST OPTIONS MENU manually homes the fixture, turns the lamp on or off,
performs fixture self tests, and stores new boot code information. Performing fixture
self tests may help identify mechanical problems in the fixture.

Note: To see the effects of the self tests, the lamp must be on. If the lamp is off when a

self test runs, the display shows STRIKE LAMP to indicate that the lamp is not
struck, and the fixture will attempt to strike the lamp automatically.

Homing the Fixture

The x.Spot fixture automatically homes all its functions whenever it is turned on.
This menu option manually homes the entire fixture or any of the following
functional groups individually:

COLOR GOBO BEAM PAN/TILT DIMMING ALL

To remotely home the fixture using a DMX controller, see “Control” on page 3-9 and
the Channel 14 section of the DMX Table on page A-4.

To manually home the fixture:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the

TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to HOME FIXTURE.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll through the

homing options available from all to selected function homing options. Press the
Enter button to select.

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Lamp State

The LAMP STATE option in the TEST OPTIONS menu turns the lamp ON or OFF.

Copying the Boot Code

When new software is uploaded to x.Spot fixtures, it may contain a new boot code
which must be copied to each fixture. This is apparent if the fixture displays a
BOOTDIFF error.

Caution: Do not remove power from the fixture while performing a boot copy.

To accept and store the new boot code:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

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2. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the
TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the COPY BOOT
option and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the YES option
and then press the Enter button to store the command. The fixture will store the
new boot code, then automatically home.

Self Test Menu

This option displays the steps and DMX values generated as the fixture tests the
motor operation of various functions and wheels. Self test can be run and viewed on
all the fixture parameters sequentially, or individual parameters. Table 3-3 shows the
available self tests on each slot of a standard configuration x.Spot fixture.

Table 3-3 Self Test by Slot

Chassis Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3

Pan Static Color Gobo 1 Gobo 2

Tilt Cyan Gobo 1 Rotate Gobo 2 Rotate

Dim Magenta Effect Iris

Frost Yellow Effect Rotate

Focus CTO

Zoom CTB

To access the SELF TEST MENU:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system

to the top level menus.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the
TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to ALL or an
individual parameter’s Slot location and press the Enter button to select.

4. If ALL is selected, the fixture begins running the self tests sequentially.

5. If a Slot is selected, use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to
scroll to a specific parameter and press the Enter button to view that parameter’s
self test.

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Information Menu

The Information menu displays current fixture information such as internal
temperature, lamp hours, total fixture hours, lamp strikes, hardware and software
versions, DMX errors, and view DMX data for any device on the link. Lamp and
Fixture hours resets are also executed in the Information Menu.

Sensor Status Menu

The Sensor Status displays the current numeric position of the fixture’s encoders.

To view encoder values:

To access the DMX VALUES MENU:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the

INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the SENSOR

MENU and press the Enter button to select.

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4. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to view

PAN ENCODER or TILT ENCODER value.

Unique Number

Each x.Spot fixture has a unique number similar to a serial number. TalkBack™
protocol uses this number to identify a fixture for remote communication over a
DMX link. Use this option to view the fixture’s unique number.

DMX Values Menu

Use this menu option to view current DMX value settings by channel or by
parameters for each slot in the fixture. A standard configuration x.Spot fixture
utilizes 38 channels on a DMX 512 link. Each DMX value is from 0-255.

When viewing DMX value settings by Channel, the x.Spot fixture displays current
values for Channels 001– 512 in two lines of three DMX values each per screen. The
number at the beginning of each line indicates the first channel with a value
displayed on that line.

When viewing current DMX value settings by the Parameters for each Slot, the menu
displays one parameter with the DMX value below it per screen. Parameters will
change for different module configurations. For a listing of the Parameters available
on a standard configuration x.Spot, see Table 4-1 on page 4-1.

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To access the DMX VALUES MENU:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the

INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the DMX

VALUES MENU and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to BY CHANNEL to

view the current value assigned to each DMX channel, or BY PARAMETER to view a
specific Parameter value and press the Enter button to select.

5. If BY CHANNEL is selected, use the up and down arrows scroll through the

channel range. The display shows 6 DMX values per screen in two lines of 3
values each. The number at the beginning of the line indicates the channel
number corresponding to the first value in that line.

6. If BY PARAMETER is selected, use the left and right arrows to scroll Slot options

and press the Enter button to select the Slot containing the desired parameter.
Use the left and right arrows to scroll through the parameters for that slot to view
the current DMX value.

Temperatures Menu

The x.Spot fixture contains temperature sensors that track current, maximum and
minimum temperatures produced in the unit. Sensors monitor the air temperature of
the topbox and the lamp cooling fans in the fixture’s head.

Initial setting for current, maximum and minimum temperatures are equal. As the
sensor detects temperature changes, the fixture adjusts the minimum and maximum
settings. Temperatures can be reset using TEMPERATURES RESET in the same menu
level.

To view current, maximum, and minimum temperatures:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system

to the top level menus.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the

INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the

TEMPERATURES MENU and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll between CURRENT

TEMPERATURE, MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE, MINIMUM TEMPERATURE and
TEMPERATURE RESET. Press the Enter button to select.

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5. If CURRENT TEMPERATURE, MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE, or MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
is selected, use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to view the
temperature on the Topbox and Head sensors.

6. When TEMPERATURE RESET is selected, NO is displayed as a safe setting. Use the
up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to YES. Press the Enter
button and hold for 5 seconds to reset all sensors to the CURRENT TEMPERATURE
value.

Fixture Hours

Use this option to view the fixture operation time in hours and minutes.

Fixture Hours Reset

Use this option to reset the fixture operation time to Zero.

To access the FIXTURE HOURS RESET option:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the
INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the
FIXTURE HOURS RESET option and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to YES. Press and
hold the Enter button down for 5 seconds to select.

Lamp Hours

Use this option to view the lamp operation time in hours and minutes.

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Lamp Strikes

Use this option to view the total number of lamp strikes.

Lamp HR/Strike Reset

After installing a new lamp the Lamp hours and Lamp strike sensors must be reset to
0 before the Lamp will strike.

To access the LAMP HR/STRIKE RESET option:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the
INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select.

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3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the
LAMP HR/STRIKE RESET option and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to YES. Press and
hold the Enter button down for 5 seconds to select.

Lamp Status

This option displays the current Lamp Status as LAMP OFF, LAMP ON,
LAMP STRIKING, or LAMP ERROR.

Software Version

This option display’s the fixture’s CPU board Software version. The version number
is composed of: V(Major).(Minor).(Build)

Display Errors

This menu option displays current errors in a descriptive 32-character text field.

To DISPLAY ERRORS:

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system
to the top level menus.

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the
INFORMATION MENU and press the Enter button to select.

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the DISPLAY
ERRORS menu option and press the Enter button to select.

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to view the list of current
errors.

Channels Needed

The x.Spot modular design allows for multiple configurations, each requiring a
different channel range based on the parameters for the particular modules loaded
on the fixture, see “Determining DMX Start Channel Assignment” on page 3-6. Use
this option to view the number of channels required (channel range) for the fixture’s
specific configuration. The standard configuration x.Spot fixture has a 38-channel
range.

Next DMX Channel

Use this option to view the next available DMX Start channel on the link following
this fixture and is based on the fixture’s specific configuration. The value displayed
uses the formula (current Start channel + channels needed for this fixture +1).

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Chapter 4:
DMX Programming

A Parameter (construct) is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the
light beam in terms of color, beam quality and pattern, intensity, or focus (position).
To program fixtures, DMX values are assigned to each of the fixture’s parameters
according to that fixtures DMX protocol. A scene (sometimes referred to as a cue or
look depending on the controller used) is one set of attribute options. Combining
scenes into sequences, assigning times and synchronizing fixtures on a link are the
basics of show creation.

This chapter discusses the DMX programming options and describes the parameters
in the x.Spot DMX protocol. For a complete table of DMX values for the x.Spot
fixture running standard protocol, see “Appendix A: x.Spot™ DMX Protocol” .

x.Spot DMX Protocol

The design of the x.Spot fixture allows for multiple configurations. Channels 1–14
control the general fixture operation and are basic to all configurations. In a standard
configuration, Slot 1 holds a Six-Wheel Color Mix Module, Slot 2 has a Dual Rotating
Gobos Module and a Rotating Gobo and Iris module is in Slot 3, see Table 4-1.

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Table 4-1 Parameters for a Standard Configuration x.Spot Fixture

Module Chan. # Function Module Chan. # Function

Basic
Fixture
Function

Slot 1
Six­Wheel
Color Mix

1 Pan Coarse
2 Pan Fine 24 Gobo 1 Position
3 Tilt Coarse 25 Gobo 1 Rotate Function
4 Tilt Fine 26 Gobo 1 Rotate Coarse
5 Lamp Control 27 Gobo 1 Rotate Fine
6 Shutter 28 Effects Function
7 Dim 29 Effects Position
8 Frost 30 Effects Rotate Function
9 Focus Control 31 Effects Rotate Coarse
10 Focus 32 Effects Rotate Fine
11 Zoom
12 Mspeed 34 Gobo 2 Position
13 Macro 35 Gobo 2 Rotate Function
14 Control 36 Gobo 2 Rotate Coarse

15 Static Color Function
16 Static Color Position 38 Iris
17 Mix Color Function
18 Cyan
19 Magenta
20 Yellow
21 CTO
22 CTB

Slot 2
Dual Rotating
Gobos

Slot 3
Rotating
Gobo and Iris

23 Gobo 1 Function

33 Gobo 2 Function

37 Gobo 2 Rotate Fine

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DMX Programming Options

X.Spot™ fixtures can be programmed to create and play back scenes with either a
DMX-compatible controller or, at the fixture level, with the Onboard Menu System’s
Preset menu, see “Onboard Presets Menu” on page 3-8. However, a DMX compatible
controller and the fixture’s on-board menu system cannot be used at the same time.
In other words, a scene cannot be created using the on-board memory and played
back using a controller. Also, a controller cannot be used at the same time on-board
scenes are playing.

Note: Because controllers cannot transmit crossfade or delay construct values,

use preset programming in the onboard menu system to manually set
those construct values at the fixture.

Show Creation with a DMX Controller

Using a DMX controller, an operator can program an unlimited number of sequences
(combinations of scenes) and retain direct control over the x.Spot fixture at all times.
The technique of programming a fixtures using a controller and then capturing the
scene(s) to the on-board memory of multiple x.Spot fixtures can save time. For more
information, see “Capture DMX to Scene” on page 3-14.

The Whole Hog II
the DMX controllers available from High End Systems to control x.Spot fixtures (see
“Optional Accessories” on page 1-4). For more information on whether a DMX
controller supports x.Spot fixtures, contact the controller’s vendor. For more
information on operating the fixture with a controller (or control device such as DMX
control software), consult the documentation provided with the controller.

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Lighting Console, and the HandShake™ handheld controller are

Show Creation with Onboard Preset Menu

Fixture level DMX programming is executed in the Preset portion of fixture’s
Onboard Menu system. To create scenes, modify the default scenes in the fixture
memory, see “Edit Scene ## Menu” on page 3-8. Add timing to scenes, see page 3-11.
Then combine the scenes into loops.

Creating a Loop

A loop is a series of programmed scenes that continuously plays in sequential order.
To create a loop, first create two or more contiguous scenes (see “Edit Scene ##
Menu” on page 3-8). After creating scenes, go to the next available scene and choose
the ZERO SCENE menu option to erase any programmed parameter values and mark
the end of the loop, see “Zero Scene” on page 3-13.

Note: If all 16 available on-board scenes in a User Mode are included in a loop, the

end of the loop does not need to be marked. When preset playback is set on,

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the fixture will automatically loop after playing back all programmed
scenes.

Playing Back a Loop

To play back a loop, set preset playback ON for each fixture, see “Playback Mode
Menu” on page 3-8. When preset playback is on, the fixture automatically begins
playing back the first scene and continues through the loop.

Note: Program Scene 1 to enable preset playback.

If power is removed during playback, when power is reapplied, the fixture will home
and begin playback at the first scene. To stop playback, manually set playback mode
to OFF, see “Playback Mode Menu” on page 3-8.

Synchronizing Preset Playback

After creating one or more scenes for fixtures on a link, preset playback for all

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x.Spot™, Studio Beam™, Studio Spot™ 250, Studio Color
Studio Spot™ 575, EC-1™, ES-1™, Technobeam

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Color Pro

HX, HXi, or FX fixtures in the link can be synchronized.

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, Technopro™, Technoray™, and

Note: Synchronizing preset playback is applicable for fixtures operating in stand-

alone mode only. Do not include a DMX controller in the link while
synchronizing preset scene playback.

250, Studio Color® 575,

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The fixture assigned DMX Start Channel 1 becomes the master fixture.
Synchronizing playback sets all applicable fixtures to a “master clock” so that all
fixtures have a definite, synchronized starting point when playing back their
sequences (or loops). The master fixture determines the sequence length for all the
other fixtures in the link (slave fixtures), regardless of the number of programmed
scenes or the sequence length of the individual slave fixtures.

When the master fixture reaches the end of its last scene, all fixtures will restart at
scene 1 (regardless of whether the slave fixtures have finished playing their scenes)
and all the “clocks” will be reset to zero. For example, if a slave fixture has a shorter
sequence length, it continuously repeats its sequence until the master fixture resets
all the clocks (see Figure 4-1). If a slave fixture has a longer sequence length, it
restarts at scene 1 before completing its entire sequence.

Figure 4-1 Synchronized Playback Example

00:00:00 00:15:00 00:35:00 00:50:00 01:00:00 01:20:00 01:30:00 01:40:00 01: 55:00

Master Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 Scene 8 restarts

00:00:00 00:10:00 00:55:00 01:30:00 01:40:00

Slave 1 Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 1 Scene 2 scene not finished
restarts

00:00:00 00:10:00 00:20:00 00:40:00 01:55:00

Slave2 Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 not played
restarts

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To enable synchronized playback:

1. Link the fixtures for synchronization (see “Linking the Fixtures” on page 2-6).

1. Terminate both the first and the last fixtures in the link and remove all DMX

controllers from the link.

2. Make one fixture the master fixture by assigning it DMX Start Channel 1 or
Fixture Number 1 (see “Setting DMX Start Channel” on page 3-6). Make sure no
other fixture on the link is assigned DMX start channel 1 or Fixture Number 1.

3. Set preset playback ON for all fixtures on the link, see “Playback Mode Menu” on
page 3-8.

DMX Parameter Descriptions

The following sections describe the Parameters for the modules in a standard
configuration x.Spot fixture. All DMX values indicated in the detailed parameter
descriptions are in decimal units.

Basic Fixture Parameters

Pan and Tilt

Channels 1– 4 control the Pan and Tilt parameters. The x.Spot fixture has a 630° pan
range and a 240° tilt range. DMX channels 1 and 3 allow coarse adjustment within 1–
2 degrees of the desired pan and tilt position. DMX channels 2 and 4 allow fine
adjustment to a fraction of a degree of the desired pan and tilt position.

MSpeed values control the pan and tilt motion for x.Spot fixtures by default, see
“MSpeed (Motor Speed)” on page 4-8. To control the Pan and Tilt parameters with
DMX controller crossfading, set Pan/Tilt MSpeed off in the Control parameter (see
Table 4-4, “Control Setting Descriptions,” on page 4-9 and “Appendix A: x.Spot™
DMX Protocol” ).

Note: Optical encoders for pan and tilt instantly correct the fixture’s position if the

fixture is jarred from its programmed position. If a physical obstruction
prevents the fixture from correcting its position, the fixture “times out” to
prevent wear on the motors. If the fixture has timed out, remove the
obstruction and home the fixture to return it to normal operation.

Lamp Function

The Lamp Function parameter (Channel 5) modifies the Shutter (Channel 6) and Dim
(Channel 6) functions to enhance and expand the range of effects available on the
x.Spot fixture including Light Burst™ effects, lightning strikes and Electronic
Dimming™ effects.

The Light Burst™ effect boosts the Lamp above the 700 Watt level for the specified
period of time. Boosting to white ends with the shutter open; boosting to black closes

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the shutter. Boosting is also used to created Lightning effects with the Dim channel
scaling the overall brightness. Table 4-2 describes the interaction between the Lamp
Control and Shutter Parameters.

The x.Spot fixture supports Electronic Dimming™ effects as well as mechanical
dimming and a combination of both. Electronic Dimming™ effect works by lowering
the lamp power. Electronic Dimming alone will not go to black.

Shutter

The Shutter Parameter channel 6 determines the way the shutter is opened and
closed. In addition to the normal functions, Lamp Control channel 5 modifies the
Shutter parameter to create Lamp Burst, Lightning, and Electronic Dimming effects.

Table 4-2 Lamp Control and Shutter Parameter Settings

Lamp Function

Setting

Values 0-31

Normal Shutter
Functions

Values 32-63

Lamp Assisted
Strobes

Shutter Setting Description

Close
Periodic Strobe Strobes beam at specified intervals
Random/Random Strobe Strobes beam randomly

Random/Synchronous Strobe

Ramp Open/Snap Shut

Snap Open/Ramp Shut Opens shutter at full speed, then ramps shut

Ramp Open/Ramp Shut

Random Ramp/Snap

Snap/Random Ramp

Open Opens shutter

Close
Periodic Strobe
Random/Random Strobe
Random/Synchronous Strobe
Ramp Open/Snap Shut
Snap Open/Ramp Shut
Ramp Open/Ramp Shut
Random Ramp/Snap
Random Snap/Ramp
Open Opens shutter

Closes shutter

Synchronizes random strobing of all x.Spot
fixtures using the same controller

Opens shutter at variable speeds, then snaps
shut at full speed

Opens shutter at variable speeds, then ramps
shut

Opens shutter at random variable speeds, then
snaps shut at full speed

Opens shutter at full speed, then ramps shut at
random variable speeds

Closes shutter

Periodic and random strobe functions are lamp
assisted.

Ramping functions are not lamp assisted.

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Table 4-2 Lamp Control and Shutter Parameter Settings

Lamp Function

Setting

Values 64-95

Lamp Effects

Values 96-127

Dual Dimming

Values 128-159
Electronic
Dimming™

Shutter Setting Description

Close Closes shutter
Periodic strobes

Strobes are mechanical and will go to black.Random/random strobes
Synchronous/random strobes
Boost lamp*, black. Six time

ranges from 1–.25 second
Boost lamp*, white. Six time

ranges from 1–.25 second
Lightning strike* Six available

for x.Spot fixtures

Open Opens shutter
Closed The lamp electronically dims with the output

Open

Close
Periodic Strobe
Random/Random Strobe
Random/Synchronous Strobe
Ramp Open/Snap Shut
Snap Open/Ramp Shut
Ramp Open/Ramp Shut
Random Ramp/Snap
Random Snap/Ramp
Open

Boosts the lamp for a specified time then closes

the shutter.

Boosts the lamp for a specified time, then leaves

the shutter open with the lamp dimmed.

Dim channel scales the overall brightness of the

lightning effect.

ranging from a minimum–700W. as the

mechanical dimming goes from 0%–100%.

The shutter functions are the same as the

normal shutter function range.

Strobing and Dimming is accomplished

electronically by adjusting the lamp power.

Dimming will not go to black.

* Before another Boost or Lightning effect can occur, the Shutter channel must

be moved to either closed or open, or the Lamp Function channel must be
moved outside the Lamp Effects range.

Dim

The Dim parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 7. The Dim parameter provides
full mechanical dimming capability without changing the color temperature or the
beam shape. The dim values range from closed (DMX value of 0) to fully open (DMX
value of 255). The Lamp Function channel, (see page 4-4), can be set to control
whether the Dimming is accomplished by lower lamp power (electronic), closing the
shutter (mechanical) or both (dual dimming). Table 4-2 describes the interaction
between the Lamp Function, Shutter and Dim Channels.

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Frost

The Frost parameter settings add a haze or fog effect in increasing/decreasing
densities to the projected pattern. The Frost effect is achieved with two frost flags
that mechanically open and close in the optical path. DMX Channel 8 controls the
Frost parameter with the settings shown in Table 4-3.

Table 4-3 Frost Setting Descriptions

Frost Setting Description

Open (No Frost)

Variable Frost Allows variable diffusion from full open to closed

Full Frost Frost flags fully closed in optical path

Periodic Frost Strobe Allows variable strobing of the frost flags from slow to fast

Random Frost Strobe Randomly strobes the frost flags from slow to fast

Ramp Open/Snap Shut

Snap Open/Ramp Shut

Ramp Open/Ramp Shut Ramps the frost flags open and then shut at variable speeds

Random Ramp/Snap

Random Snap/Ramp

Removes the frost flags from the optical path

Ramps the frost flags open at variable speeds and snaps them shut at
full speed

Opens the frost flags at full speed and then ramps them shut at variable
speeds

Ramps the frost flags open at random speeds and then snaps them
shut at full speed

Opens the frost flags at full speed and then ramps them shut at random
speeds

Focus Control and Focus

Focus Control (Channel 9) sets the Focus to manual focus or the ZoomTrack™ lens
system. With the ZoomTrack lens system on, the image automatically maintains
focus as the zoom changes. Varying the Focus parameter while ZoomTrack lens
system is activated will establish a new focus set point.

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The variable Focus parameter (Channel 10) moves elements inside the fixture to
focus on a close image (DMX value of 0) or on an image farther away (DMX value of

255).

Note: Adjusting the focus on x.Spot fixtures to focus on the iris, a gobo wheel or the

effects wheel creates different patterns and/or effects.

Zoom

Channel 11 controls the Zoom parameter. The Zoom values range from 11° at a DMX
value of 0 to 45° at a DMX value of 255.

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MSpeed (Motor Speed)

The MSpeed parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 12. MSpeed is the time
required for a motor to complete movement when changing from one position to
another. MSpeed provides a means for all motors to reach their target position at the
same time, even though each motor may have different distances to travel. MSpeed
movement is extremely smooth because the fixture controls movements independent
of DMX refresh rates.

MSpeed times vary from 0.15 seconds to 252.7 seconds. However, when MSpeed is
applied to a parameter, the delay value (length of time allowed for the entire scene)
needs to be longer than the MSpeed value to allow the motors to complete their
movement before the end of the scene. An MSpeed value that is longer than the delay
value could produce an undesirable result; for example, no light output during the
scene. For a listing of exact MSpeed times, see “Appendix B: MSpeed Conversion
Table” .

By default, MSpeed is applied to Pan and Tilt positioning. Disable MSpeed for pan
and tilt with the Control parameter , see Table 4-4 on page 4-9 and “Appendix A:
x.Spot™ DMX Protocol” . MSpeed times can also be applied to the following
parameters:

• Color Function

• Gobo 2 Function

• Gobo 1 Function

• Effects Function

Macro

Channel 13 controls the Macro parameter. Internal Effects™ macros are factory­programmed sequences which allow complicated looks in one scene. Each Internal
Effects™ macro modifies a specific set of parameters, while allowing user control of
all other parameters in the scene. The four Internal Effects macros available on a
standard configuration x.Spot fixture are Pan Sweep, Tilt Sweep, Clockwise Circle
and Counterclockwise Circle.

The value set in the macro channel determines the size of each of the movements.
The MSpeed channel determines the speed. With the MSpeed set between DMX 5­255 all internal effects complete movement at the selected MSpeed time (up to 25
seconds). An MSpeed DMX value less than 4 uses the default time of 2.5 seconds to
provide a pleasing look when the additional variation given by using the MSpeed
channel is not required.

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Control

The Control parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 14.

To access all control settings (except for Pan & Tilt MSpeed Off), first select a control
channel value, then set the Shutter channel to “0.”

In the x.Spot fixture, the Control parameter functions have been expanded to allow
remote homing of individual functions as well as the entire fixture with a DMX
controller.

Table 4-4 Control Setting Descriptions

Control Setting Description

Safe Disables all Control settings for normal operation.

Pan & Tilt MSpeed Off Sets Pan & Tilt MSpeed off.

Display Off Sets display to off.

Display Dim Dims display characters.

Display Bright Brightens the display characters.

Home All Remotely homes the fixture.

Lamp On Remotely restrikes the fixture’s lamp.

Lamp Off Remotely extinguishes the fixture’s lamp.

Remotely shuts down the fixture. When a fixture is shut down,

Shutdown

Home Pan/Tilt

Home Color System

Home Gobo System

Home Strobe/Dim

Home Focus/Zoom/Frost

Home Iris

the lamp is extinguished, power to the motors is disabled, and
the display reads [SHUTDOWN]. If a fixture is in shutdown mode,
the fixture must be homed to bring it back into operation.

Remotely homes individual function groups without homing all
the fixture’s features.

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Six-Wheel Color Mixing Module Parameters

This module is the standard option for Slot 1 in x.Spot fixtures. It combines a static
color wheel with three color mixing wheels and two color correction wheels as
shown in Figure 4-3.

• The static color wheel contains 5 dichroic filter “wedges” plus open (white).

• The cyan, magenta, and yellow color mixing wheels have graduated color from
open (white) to full saturation.

• Color Temperature Orange (CTO) and Color Temperature Blue (CTB) wheels
provide variable color temperature correction and beam flatness control.

Figure 4-3 x.Spot color wheel assembly

Static Color Function

The Static Color function is controlled with DMX Channel 15. This parameter
determines how the fixed color wheel moves. The Static Color Function parameter
can be enabled in either full speed (controller crossfading the wheel positions), or
MSpeed (MSpeed control of the wheel motor). For more information on MSpeed, see
“MSpeed (Motor Speed)” on page 4-8. Table 4-5 describes the Static Color Functions
available on the x.Spot fixture.

Table 4-5 Static Color Function Descriptions

Color Function Description

Indexed

Forward Spin Allows a forward color wheel spin at variable speeds.

Reverse Spin Allows a reverse color wheel spin at variable speeds.

Continuous

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Allows the color wheel to take the quickest path and snap to the chosen whole or
half color.

Allows positioning at any point on the color wheel (allows for a smaller “step”
between color wheel positions for color crossfades).

Table 4-5 Static Color Function Descriptions

Color Function Description

Slow Scan Slowly oscillates the wheel at a factory-determined range and speed

Fast Scan Rapidly oscillates the wheel at a factory-determined range and speed

Random Selects random whole color positions at variable speeds.

Blink-indexed Closes then reopens the shutter between indexed color changes.

Static Color Position

DMX Channel 16 controls Static Color wheel position. Use this parameter to position
the beam at the center of a color wedge or halfway between two adjacent colors.
Figure 4-4 shows the available positions.

Figure 4-4 Static Color Wheel positions

Position 1

Position 6|1

Open

(White)

Position 1|2

4

Position 6 Blue

Position 5|6

Position 5 Orange

Position 4|5

Position 3|4

Position 4 Green

Position 2 Red

Position 2|3

Position 3 Yellow

Color Mix Function

This parameter determines how the cyan, magenta, and yellow color wheels move.
The Color Function values can be enabled in either full speed (controller crossfading
the wheel positions), or MSpeed (MSpeed control of the wheel motor). For more
information on MSpeed, see “MSpeed (Motor Speed)” on page 4-8.

Table 4-6 describes the Color Mix Function settings.

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Table 4-6 Color Mix Function Descriptions

Color Function Description

Pure Mix

Continuous Allows complete 360 degree color wheel movement.

Spin

Cycle

Random

Blink

Allows color wheel movement from open (white) to saturated color (permits a
smaller “step” between color wheel positions for color crossfades).

Puts all three (cyan, magenta, and yellow) color wheels in spin mode. Wheel
Spin speed, direction, or fixed position can be set individually on CMY channels.

Uses only the color-mixing portion of the cyan, magenta, and yellow color wheels
to cycle colors from red to green to blue at variable speeds (rate set by cyan
DMX channel).

Performs a pseudo-random color chase of 12 factory-selected colors using the
cyan, magenta, and yellow color wheels at variable speeds (rate set by cyan
DMX channel).

Defined using Continuous wheel operation. Shutter snaps closed during any
color move, then re-opens.

Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow

These parameters determine how the individual color mixing wheels move. Channel
18 controls Cyan, Channel 19 controls Magenta and Channel 20 controls Yellow.
The Color Function value choosen determines the available color wheel settings, (see
Table 4-7).

Table 4-7 Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Setting Descriptions

Color Function Setting

Available

Pure Mix Mode Allows exact positioning of the color wheel from full color to white.

Continuous Mode

Spin Mode Determines the color wheel spin speed, direction, or fixed position.

Cycle & Random Mode

Allows exact positioning of the color wheel from white to full color to
white over the full revolution of the wheel.

Determines the speed at which all three (cyan, magenta, and yellow)
color wheels move to the next cycle color or random color. The Cyan

color wheel sets the rate for all the wheels.

Description

CTO and CTB

Color Temperature Orange (CTO) and Color Temperature Blue (CTB) wheels allow a
full range of color temperature adjustment in x.Spot fixtures. Channel 21 and 22
control the CTO and the CTB wheels respectively. Each wheel can be set from Full
filtering to Open (no filtering). Full CTO adjusts temperature to a low value of 3,000K.
Full CTB brings the color temperature to a high of 7,500K.

Both CTO and CTB contain a diffusion filter wedge used to adjust beam flatness.
Beam flattening equalizes the intensity across the beam to minimize “hotspots”.

CTO and CTB are not affected by Color Mix function settings.

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Dual Rotating Gobos Module Parameters

The Dual Rotating Gobos module shown in Figure 4-5 is the standard x.Spot module
for Slot 2. Gobo 1 is an 8-position wheel containing seven standard lithopatterns plus
open. An additional bracket behind positions 3 and 7 of Gobo 1 holds static lithos for
creating various Moire and overlay effects at those positions.

The second wheel in this module is an 8-position Effects wheel containing seven
effects and open.

This module uses the same size lithos as High End Systems Studio Spot 575 fixture
and can be easily customized. See “Replacing x.Spot Lithopatterns® and Effects
Glass” on page 5-12.

Figure 4-5 Wheels in the Dual Rotating Gobos module

Position 8

Tunnel

Position 7

Parquet

Position 6
Broadband

Rotating Gobo 1

Position 1

Open

Position 5

Lumoil, cyan/magenta

PsychoTunnel

Position 2

Xylem

Position 3
Fin Fan Left and Fin Fan Right
(one in static aperture to achieve Moire effect)

Position 4

Velvet Fold

Position 8

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Rotating Effects

Position

1 Open

Position 2
Slow Glass

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Position 7
Ligneous

Position 6
Lenticular

Position 3
3-Facet Prism

Position 4
5-Facet Prism

Position 5

Fusion Fire Blue

In the following parameter descriptions, the term
of the large wheel and
wheels holding individual lithopatterns or effects glass.

Rotate

refers to motion of the smaller aperture

Spin

indicates motion

Gobo Function

The Gobo Function parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 23 for Gobo 1 and
DMX Channel 28 for the Effects wheel and determines how the gobo wheel moves.
The Gobo Function parameter can be enabled in either full speed (controller
crossfading the wheel positions), or MSpeed (MSpeed control of the wheel motor)
For more information about MSpeed, see “MSpeed (Motor Speed)” on page 4-8.

Table 4-8 Gobo Function Descriptions

Gobo Function Description

Indexed

Forward Spin Allows a forward gobo wheel spin at variable speeds.

Reverse Spin Allows a reverse gobo wheel spin at variable speeds.

Scan Oscillates the gobo wheel at a factory-determined range and speed.

Random Selects random aperture positions at variable speeds.

Blink Closes and opens the shutter on wheel position changes.

Continuous Sets a crossfade as the wheel moves between chosen aperture positions.

Allows the gobo wheel to take the quickest path and snap to the chosen
aperture.

Gobo Position

The Gobo Position parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 24 for Gobo 1 and
DMX Channel 29 for the Effects wheel. A position can be set at the center of any
aperture on the gobo to perform the function selected in the Gobo Function channel.

Gobo Rotate Function

The Gobo Rotate Function parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 25 for Gobo 1
and Channel 30 for the Effects wheel. Gobo Rotate refers to the motion of the
individual aperture wheels. The Gobo Rotate Function parameter setting determines
which rotate options are available (see Table 4-9)

Gobo Rotate Coarse/Fine

DMX Channels 26 and 31 control the Rotate Coarse parameter on Gobo 1 and the
Effects wheel respectively. Rotate Coarse determines the coarse adjustment in 8-bit
increments of the effect apertures’ rotation position in the Indexed, Scan and Blink
modes. In Forward and Reverse modes, DMX values of 0-3 set the rotation to stop
and set speed from slow (4) to fast (255).

Gobo Rotate Fine parameter allows for fine adjustment (16-bit increments) of the
aperture rotation position in the Indexed, Scan and Blink modes. Gobo Rotate Fine is
controlled with Channel 27 for Gobo 1 and Channel 32 for the Effects wheel.

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Table 4-9 Gobo Rotate Functions and Rotate Options

Gobo Rotate

Function

Indexed

Scan

Blink

Forward Rotate Forward Rotate Forward aperture rotation from slowest to fastest

Reverse Rotate Reverse Rotate Reverse aperture rotation from slowest to fastest

Gobo Rotate Option Description

Rotates the specified indexed aperture to any
position

Position stop on
selected aperture at 0°
to 360° of rotation

Oscillates the selected aperture wheel at a factory-

determined range and speed.

Closes and opens the shutter on rotate position
changes

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Rotating Gobo and Iris Module Parameters

Rotating Gobo and Iris is the standard Slot 3 Module for the x.Spot fixture. It
contains one 8-position Gobo wheel with seven rotating lithopatterns (plus open) and
a variable iris, (see Figure 4-6).

Position 1

Open

Position 8

Valiant

Position 7

Irregular Craters

Position 6

Fluffy Clouds

Position 5

Gatlin Gun

Position 2

Dense Foliage

Figure 4-6 Rotating Gobo 2 Lithopatterns

In the following parameter descriptions, the term
of the large wheel and

Rotate

refers to motion of the smaller aperture

wheels holding individual lithopatterns.

Fracture

Position 3
Polymeoba

Position 4

Spin

indicates motion

Gobo 2 Function

The Gobo 2 Function parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 33. This parameter
determines how the Gobo wheel moves. Table 4-10 describes the Gobo 2 Function
parameter. It can be enabled in either full speed (controller crossfading the wheel
positions), or MSpeed (MSpeed control of the wheel motor). For more information,
see “MSpeed (Motor Speed)” on page 4-8.

Table 4-10 Gobo 2 Function Descriptions

Gobo 2 Function Description

Indexed

Forward Wheel Spin Allows a forward gobo wheel spin at variable speeds.

Reverse Wheel Spin Allows a reverse gobo wheel spin at variable speeds.

Scan Oscillates the gobo wheel at a factory-determined range and speed.

Random Selects random effect positions at variable speeds.

Blink Wheel Closes and opens the shutter on wheel position changes.

Continuous Sets a crossfade as the wheel moves between chosen aperture positions.

Allows the gobo wheel to take the quickest path and snap to the chosen
effect.

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Gobo 2 Position

The Gobo 2 Position parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 34. A position can be
set at the center of any of the eight apertures on the gobo.

Gobo 2 Rotate Function

The Gobo 2 Rotate Function parameter is controlled with DMX Channel 35. Gobo 2
Rotate refers to the motion of the individual apertures. The Gobo 2 Function
parameter setting determines which rotate options are available. Table 4-11 lists the
Gobo 2 Rotate setting.

T

Table 4-11 Gobo2 Rotate Functions and Available Options

Gobo Rotate

Function

Indexed

Scan

Blink

Forward Rotate Forward Rotate Forward aperture rotation from slowest to fastest

Reverse Rotate Reverse Rotate Reverse aperture rotation from slowest to fastest

Gobo Rotate option Description

Rotates the specified indexed aperture to any
position

Position stop on
selected aperture at 0°
to 360° of rotation

Oscillates the selected aperture wheel at a factory-

determined range and speed.

Closes and opens the shutter on rotate position
changes

Gobo 2 Rotate Coarse/Fine

DMX Channel 36 controls the Rotate Coarse parameter on the Gobo 2 wheel. Rotate
Coarse determines the coarse adjustment in 8-bit increments of the effect apertures’
rotation position in the Indexed, Scan and Blink modes. In Forward and Reverse
modes, DMX values of 0-3 set the rotation to stop and set speed from slow (DMX
value = 4) to fast (DMX value = 255).

The Gobo Rotate Fine parameter allows for fine adjustment (16-bit increments) of the
aperture rotation position in the Indexed, Scan and Blink modes. Gobo 2 Rotate Fine
is controlled with Channel 37.

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Iris

Iris is a continuous parameter controlled by DMX Channel 38. The iris is a device
with a variable circular opening that controls the beam diameter projected from the
selected fixture in a similar fashion that a camera's iris controls the amount of light
entering the camera. Table 4-12 describes the Iris settings.

Table 4-12 Iris Setting Descriptions

Iris Setting Description

Close Closes the iris.

Variable Iris Determines the diameter of the beam.

Open Fully opens the iris.

Periodic Strobe (Variable) Strobes the beam diameter at specified intervals.

Random Strobe (Variable) Strobes the beam diameter at random intervals.

Ramp Open/Snap Shut (Variable)

Snap Open/Ramp Shut (Variable)

Ramp Open/Ramp Shut (Variable)

Random Ramp/Snap (Variable)

Random Snap/Ramp (Variable)

Open Fully opens the iris.

Fully opens the iris at variable speeds, then snaps shut at full
speed.

Fully opens the iris at full speed, then ramps shut at variable
speeds.

Fully opens the iris at variable speeds, then shuts at the
same speed.

Fully opens the iris at variable, random speeds, then snaps
shut at full speed.

Fully opens the iris at full speed, then ramps shut at variable,
random speeds.

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Chapter 5:
General Maintenance

The x.Spot fixture is designed for simple maintenance. Modules are easily removed
for repair or custom configurations. The module driver boards are identical using
orientation to differentiate their function for a specific module.

The following toolset is sufficient for the maintenance procedures in this chapter:

• 2.0, 2.5, and 3 mm allen wrench

•Flathead screwdriver

•Gloves

• Protective eyewear
This chapter includes information on replacing parts, and cleaning the fixture. Please

note the warnings under each heading before servicing the fixture.

Warning: This fixture must be serviced by qualified personnel. The

information listed in this chapter is intended to assist qualified
personnel only.

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Several of the maintenance operations described in this chapter require bezel
removal. To remove the bezel, loosen the three (3) captive screws on each side of the
fixture head with a flathead screwdriver. Lift the bezel sides away from the base and
toward the lens, see Figure 5-1.When replacing the bezel, ensure that it is fitted
securely in the yoke channel on both side of the fixture as shown in Figure 5-1.

Figure 5-1 Removing and replacing the bezel

Captive Screws

Bezel channel in
yoke arm

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Replacing Parts

Warnings: Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace fuses with the specified type and rating only.

Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F).
Allow the fixture to cool before handling.

Replacing Fuses

To replace a fuse:

1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture to cool before handling.

2. Use Figure 5-2 with Table 5-1 to determine which fuse to replace and its location

Figure 5-2 Locate and access fuses.

I

B

C

D

F

H

G

D

F

A

E

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Table 5-1 Identifying blown fuses

Fuse Fuse Location and Access (see Figure 5-2) Symptom of Failure

Fixture shuts down

Main fixture One fuse on outside of fixture under power cap (A).

Two output fuses inside the topbox next to pan board (B).
To access:

1. Use a wide-tip, flat head screwdriver to loosen the two

Motor supply

2-phase driver
boards

captive screws (C) on each side of the fixture and
remove the fixture’s two panel covers (D).

2. Rotate screw latches (E) on board cover plates (F) 180
degrees to unlock. Lift off board cover plates.

Two fuses on the board controlling Focus/Frost/Zoom.
Two fuses on each module driver board (G) below the

connector. The Color mix module in Slot 1 has two driver
boards.

To access any of the 2-phase boards:

• Remove the bezel as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1.

• Rotate fixture to the location of the

and will not receive
power.

Fixture shuts down
and will not receive
power.

Module motors will
be off. Each fuse
protects two of the 4
motors associated
with each board.

LEDs will remain on.

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One fuse on the Tilt board (H) near the fixture lens.
To access:

• Remove the bezel as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1

One fuse on the Pan board (I) in the topbox.

3-phase Pan
and Tilt boards

To access:

1. Use a wide-tip, flat head screwdriver to loosen the two

captive screws (C) on each side of the fixture and
remove the fixture’s two panel covers (D).

2. Rotate screw latches (E) on board cover plates (F) 180
degrees to unlock. Lift off board cover plates.

Pan or Tilt board­related motors and
fans will be off.

3. Replace the appropriate fuse(s) with a fuse of the same type and rating as shown
in Table 5-2.

Table 5-2 Fuse replacement

Fuse Fuse Type and Rating Manufacturer

Main fixture 15A, 250V, Slow Blow

Littelfuse 326 015 or
Bussmann MDA-15

High End

Systems p/n

90403024

Motor supply 2.5A, 250V, Slow Blow Littelfuse 215 02.5 90403027

2-phase driver boards

3-phase Pan and Tilt board

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2.5A, 125V, Slow Blow SMF Littelfuse R454 02.5 90402024

Replacing the Lamp

Warnings: Disconnect power before re-lamping or servicing.

An operating, unshielded MSR lamp emits ultraviolet and visible
(UV-vis) radiation which could damage eyes and skin. Whenever
working on or near an exposed lamp, wear protective eye gear.
Never look directly at the lamp while the lamp is on.

Hot lamp may be an explosion hazard. Do not open for five
minutes after switching off. Wear eye and hand protection when
re-lamping.

Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F).
Allow the fixture to cool before handling.

Caution: This equipment is designed for use with a Philips® MSR 700SA

700Watt, metal halide lamp only. Use of any other type lamp may
be hazardous and may void the warranty.

To install/replace the lamp:

1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, wait for the
lamp to cool before handling.

2. Put on protective eyewear and gloves.

Refer to Figure 5-3 for Steps 3–8.

3. Using a wide tip, flat head screwdriver, loosen (but do not remove) the two lamp
assembly screws (A).

4. Pull the lamp assembly straight out of the fixture (B).

The lamp assembly is connected to the fixture by lamp socket wires (C). Support

the lamp assembly while replacing the lamp. Do not allow the lamp socket wires

to support the weight of the lamp assembly.

5. Holding the existing lamp by its ceramic base, carefully pull the lamp straight out
of the lamp socket (D).

Figure 5-3 Replacing the lamp

A.

B

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Remove lamp
assembly.

C

Remove lamp from
lamp socket.

D

Caution: Do not squeeze the lamp glass while removing the existing lamp

from the socket. Lamp glass may shatter.

6. Remove all packaging materials from the new lamp. Holding the new lamp by its
ceramic base, gently press the two base pins into the lamp socket until the lamp
is firmly seated.

Caution: When handling the new lamp, avoid contact with the lamp glass.

If the lamp glass is soiled by oil or dirt from skin, gloves, etc.,
clean the cold lamp glass with an alcohol wipe. A soiled lamp
could overheat and burst, causing damage to the fixture.

7. Reinsert the lamp assembly straight into the fixture.

Caution: Make sure the lamp socket wires are not wrapped around the

lamp or crimped while reinserting the lamp assembly.

8. Tighten the lamp assembly screws (A).

9. Reset the lamp hours to zero to track the lamp life, (see “Lamp HR/Strike Reset”
on page 3-27).

10. Optimize the new lamp.

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Optimizing the Lamp

Optimize the lamp after replacement, or if there is a “hot spot” of brightness
anywhere other than the center of the light beam.

To complete the optimization procedure below, use either the fixture’s on-board
menu system (see “Chapter 3: Fixture Operation” and “Appendix D: Menu Map” ) or a
DMX controller (see “Chapter 4: DMX Programming” and “Appendix A: x.Spot™
DMX Protocol” ).

1. Orient the fixture so that the beam will project onto a flat, white surface at least
10 feet (3 m) away.

2. Turn the lamp on. Ensure the light beam is round and not oval. If necessary,
adjust the pan and tilt construct values until the beam is round.

3. For x.Spot fixtures, adjust the focus until the edge of the light beam is sharp.

4. Set the DIM (intensity) channel at full (DMX value of 255).

5. Set diffusion filters. DMX channel 21 (CTB) = 43. DMX channel 22 (CTO)= 0.

6. Locate the three lamp optimization screws (x, y, and z) shown in Figure 5-4.

7. Look at the wall where the beam is projected and use the optimization screws to
adjust the lamp’s position within the fixture until the “hotspot” of brightness is at
the center of the beam and diffused. The x and y screws move the hotspot. The
center z screw adjusts beam flatness.

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Figure 5-4 Lamp optimization screws

x

z

y

Replacing a Driver Board

Warnings: Disconnect power before servicing.

Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F). Allow the
fixture to cool before handling.

The standard x.Spot fixture is designed with two basic types of motor driver boards:

1. Interchangeable 2-phase boards drive the motors for each of the user-configured
modules, and the Focus/Frost/Zoom functions.

2. Interchangeable 3-phase pan and tilt driver boards.

Functional identification is accomplished with configuration of standoffs and contact
screws that allow for position- specific board addressing, see Figure 5-5

Figure 5-5 Driver board configurations.

2-Phase Motor Driver Boards

Color Mix A (Slot 1A)

IDC

Color Mix B (Slot 1B)

IDC

Gobo/Iris (Slot 3)

IDC

Focus/Frost/Zoom

IDC

3-Phase Motor Driver Boards

Pan

IDC

Tilt

Dual Rotating Gobo (Slot 2)

IDC

screw position
standoff position

IDC

connector

IDC

Caution: The fixture will not function correctly if contact screws are missing

from driver boards.

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When changing a board, align the screw holes and standoffs to ensure correct
orientation in the fixture.

To replace a 2-phase driver board:

1. Remove the bezel as show in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1.

2. Use a 3 mm allen wrench to remove the addressing screws and star washers.

3. Position new board against module aligning the center top standoff. Place
contact screw(s) in the appropriate position. Figure 5-6 shows the example for
the Rotation Gobo and Iris Module.

Note: When installing a replacement driver board on a module, always place a

star washer between an address screw and the pad on the logic board to
ensure good electrical contact.

4. Reattach the bezel, guiding it into the bezel channel on each yoke arm and
retighten captive bezel screws (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-1)

Figure 5-6 Replacing a 2-phase driver board.

Rotating Gobo and Iris (Slot 3)

Addressing screw(s)

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Star washer(s)

Standoffs

Replacing Modules

This section describes the steps for installing/replacing the modules available for a
Standard configuration x.Spot fixture.

Before Beginning

Please note the following warnings and cautions before performing the
procedure outlined in this Installation Instruction.

Warnings: Disconnect power before servicing.

Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F).
Allow the fixture to cool before handling.

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Replacing a Rotating Gobo and Iris Module in Slot 3

Refer to Figure 5-7 for Steps 1–4 in this section.

1. Remove the bezel as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1, and, with the lens pointed
up, rotate the fixture so the tilt belt (A) is on your left. Locate the Rotating Gobo
and Iris Module in Slot 3 (closest to the lens) and gently push the module toward
the lens until the linear slide (B) reaches its limit.

2. Detach the IDC connector (C) from the driver board.

3. Loosen the two captive screws (D) on the module and pull it straight out of the
unit.

4. Slide the new module into the unit, positioning the Gobo wheel between the Dual
Gobos in Slot 2 on the opposite side of the fixture. Use the aligning pins (E) and
bottom (toward lamp) channel guides (F) to orient it properly

Figure 5-7 Installing/Replacing Slot 3 Module.

E

B

F

A

C

D

5. Tighten the captive screws and reattach the IDC connector.

6. Reattach the bezel guiding it into the bezel channel on each yoke arm and
retighten captive bezel screws as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1.

7. Place the old module in the new unit’s anti-static bag for return. Include the
Return Material Authorization number (RMA#) obtained from your dealer or
point of purchase along with a written explanation of the problem or malfunction.

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Replacing a Dual Rotating Gobo Module in Slot 2

Refer to Figure 5-8 for Steps 1–4 in this section.

1. Remove the bezel as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1, and, with the lens pointed
up, rotate the fixture so the tilt belt (A) is on your right. Locate the Dual Rotating
Gobo Module in Slot 2 (nearest the lens) and gently push the module toward the
lens until the linear slide (B) reaches its limit.

2. Detach the IDC connector (C) from the driver board.

3. Loosen the two captive screws on the module (D) and pull it straight out of the
unit.

4. Slide the new module into the unit positioning the Gobo wheels on either side of
the Gobo wheel in Slot 3 on the opposite side of the fixture. Use the top (toward
the lens) channel guides (E) and the aligning pins (F) and to orient it properly

Figure 5-8 Installing/Removing Slot 2 Module.

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F

C D

E

A

B

5. Tighten the captive screws and reattach the IDC connector.

6. Reattach the bezel guiding it into the bezel channel on each yoke arm and
retighten captive bezel screws as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1.

7. Place the old module in the new unit’s anti-static bag for return. Include the
Return Material Authorization number (RMA#) obtained from your dealer or
point of purchase along with a written explanation of the problem or
malfunction.

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Replacing a Six-Wheel Color Mix Module for Slot 1

To replace a Six-Wheel Color Mix Module:

1. Remove the bezel as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1.

2. Remove the modules in Slots 3 and 2 (see “Replacing a Rotating Gobo and Iris
Module in Slot 3” on page 5-8 and “Replacing a Dual Rotating Gobo Module in
Slot 2” on page 5-9)

Refer to Figure 5-9 for Steps 3–7 in this section.
Locate the Six-Wheel Color Mix Module that extends through the fixture in Slot 1(at

the base of the unit) and detach the IDC connector (A) from the driver board on each
side of the Color Mix module.

Position the fixture to the side with a bracket holding the module to the fixture frame.
Use a 3 mm hex wrench to remove the 4 bracket screws (B) and their star washers.

On the opposite side of the fixture from the module bracket, locate the 2 tabs that
hold the module in slots on the fixture frame (C). Carefully move the module towards
the bracket side just enough to release the tabs from the slots.

Grasping the module from each side, lift it up and slide it toward the bracket and out
of the fixture (D).

Slide the new Color Mix Module into the frame guiding it between the linear slides
(E) and securing the two tabs in their slots.

Figure 5-9 Removing/Installing Slot 3 module

E

B

D

Bracket side

A

C

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3. Replace the star washers and 3mm hex screws and reattach both IDC
connectors to the driver boards.

4. Reattach the bezel guiding it into the bezel channel on each yoke arm and
retighten captive bezel screws as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1.

5. Place the old module in the new unit’s anti-static bag for return. Include the
Return Material Authorization number (RMA#) obtained from your dealer or
point of purchase along with a written explanation of the problem or
malfunction.

Replacing Static Color Wheel Dichroic Wedges

This section describes replacing the Static Color Wheel dichroic wedges in the x.Spot
Six-Wheel Color Mix module.

Replace color wedges if they are damaged or broken, to change their order in the
wheel, or to install a new or custom color. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 1-4
for ordering information.)

To replace a color wedge:

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1. Remove both sides of the bezel as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1.

2. Referring to Figure 5-11, grasp the upper module frame (A) and gently push it
toward the lens as far as it will go. The static color wheel (B) is the top wheel on
the Six-Wheel Color Mix module in Slot 1 at the base of the unit.

3. Use a 2 mm allen wrench to loosen the side set screw (C) on the hub of the static
color wheel.

4. Grasping the hub, lift the wheel up and out of the fixture and place on a clean,
flat surface.

Figure 5-10 Removing the Static Color Wheel.

A

B

C

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5. Referring to Figure 5-12, use a 2.5mm allen wrench to remove the 3 socket cap
screws (A) holding the hub (B) and the spring retaining clip (C) to the wheel.

Figure 5-12 Accessing Dichroic wedges in Static Color Wheel.

A

C

B

D

6. Lift the retaining clip to access all the color wedges. Lift out and replace selected
wedges.

Note: The tabbed wedge (D) must always remain in the position directly opposite

the open position. When ordering color wedges be sure to specify whether it
should be a tabbed or a standard shaped wedge.

7. Align the retaining ring over the wedges. Replace socket cap screws. Tighten
after all three screws are in place.

8. Replace the wheel in the fixture and tighten the set screw to secure it to the hub.

9. Reattach the bezel guiding it into the bezel channel on each yoke and retighten
captive bezel screws, (see Figure 5-1).

Replacing x.Spot Lithopatterns® and Effects Glass

This section explains how to remove and replace individual components in the
rotating gobo wheels for x.Spot fixtures. These directions apply to any gobo,
lithopattern, or effect glass in x.Spot fixtures that adheres to the specifications listed
in the section titled “Dichroic, Litho, and Effect Specifications” on page 1-6.

Replace lithopatterns or effects if they are damaged or broken, to change their order
in the wheel, to clean them, or to install a new or custom lithopattern or effect. (See
“Optional Accessories” on page 1-4 for ordering information.)

If applicable, remove all pieces of broken glass in the fixture before beginning.

Warnings: Disconnect power before servicing.

Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F).
Allow the fixture to cool before handling.

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To replace a lithopattern or effects glass in a rotating effects or gobo wheel:

1. Remove the fixture’s bezel cover as shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-1. Manually
rotate the gobo wheel until the selected lithopattern or effect is easy to access).

2. Locate the spring securing the litho or effect to the wheel (see Figure 5-13). Pull
the spring tip towards the center of the aperture. The spring will release from its
groove inside the aperture.

3. Remove the spring and lithopattern or effect as shown in Figure 5-13.

4. Place the new lithopattern or effect into the aperture.

Install lithopatterns with the coated side away from the lamp. Install effect glass
with the smooth side toward the lamp.

To determine which side of the litho is coated, place the tip of a pen against each
side of the litho and view it from a slight angle. On the coated side, the tip of the
pen appears to touch its reflection. On the uncoated side, there appears to be a
gap between the pen and its reflection

Note: To create a moire effect in position 3 or 7 of Gobo 1, install the rotating

and static lithos with the coated sides together. In this case, the rotating
lithopattern would be the opposite of the other lithos in the wheel.

5. Replace the spring.

6. After replacing the lithopattern or effects glass, clean it by using a soft, lint-free
cotton cloth and a mild glass cleaning solution (containing no ammonia).

Replace the bezel (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-1).

Figure 5-13 Replacing a lithopattern or effects glass in a rotating gobo wheel.

Spring

Tip

5

7.

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Replacing Static Lithopatterns®

Positions 3 and 7 on Gobo Wheel 1 in the Dual Rotating Gobo Module contain slots
for the addition of static lithopatterns, (see Figure 5-14).

To replace a static litho:

1. Use the directions from the preceding section to remove the rotating litho in front
of the static litho.

2. Gently spread the static litho framing bracket away from the wheel and slide the
static lithopattern out of the frame (see Figure 5-14).

3. Choose the orientation of the selected lithopattern. To product a moiré effect
place the coated side of the top litho facing toward the bottom litho. For morphing
effects, place the coated side of the top litho facing away from the lamp.

4. Slide the new lithopattern into the frame. Make sure the static litho is seated.

5. After replacing the litho, clean it by using a soft, lint-free cotton cloth and a mild
glass cleaning solution (containing no ammonia).

6. Replace the bezel, (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-1).

Figure 5-14 Replacing Static lithopatterns.

Static lithopattern positions

A

E

N

E

D

I

E

S

R

R

O

F

P

M

Y

A

L

L

N

T

O

S

E

E

C

R

N

E

R

E

F

Static lithopattern framing bracket

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Cleaning the Glass Components

Warnings: Disconnect power before servicing.

Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F).
Allow the fixture to cool before handling.

You will need:

• a soft, lint-free cotton cloth

• mild glass cleaning solution (containing no ammonia)

To clean the internal glass components:

1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the
fixture to cool before handling.

2. Remove the bezel by loosening the 3 captive screws on each side.

3. Clean the dichroics, lithopattern and effects, color wheels, and lens using a mild
glass cleaner (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth.

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Chapter 6:
Troubleshooting

This chapter lists typical symptoms and solutions for problems you might experience
when using x.Spot fixture. For additional help contact Customer Service for assistance,
see “Contacting High End Systems®” on page ii.

Caution: This fixture must be serviced by qualified personnel. The information

listed in this section is intended to assist qualified personnel only.

LED States

LEDs located throughout the x.Spot indicate how the unit is functioning. Table 6-1 lists
LED States, and problems they may indicate.

Table 6-1 LED State

Location LED # State Problem? Description

2-phase board LD1-

LD4

LD5 Green No Receiving proper voltage

Green No S1-S4 sensor open

Yellow No S1-S4 sensor closed

Flashing red No Board is initializing

Infinitely
flashing red

Red Yes Board not receiving data

Flashing red
and green

Sporadically
flashing
green &
yellow

OFF Yes Board not receiving power

Dim green Yes Board not receiving data

OFF Yes Board not receiving power

Yes Board not receiving data

Yes Addressing screw(s) missing from board

Yes 2 boards are addressed the same.

(Corrected by adding addressing screw to
appropriate location)

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Table 6-1 LED State

Location LED # State Problem? Description

3-phase board LD1 Green No Board receiving proper voltage

Dim green Yes Board not receiving data

OFF Yes Board not receiving power

LD2 Red No HD6 sensor open

Green No HD6 sensor closed

Flashing red Yes Board not receiving data

OFF Yes Board not receiving data or power

LD3 Green No Board programmed properly

Flashing red Yes Board not programmed

CPU board LD1 Orange No Receiving information from 2 & 3 phase

boards

Data Com
board.

LD1 Dimly

flickering

LD2 Green No Board receiving proper voltage

OFF Yes Board not receiving power

LD3 Red No Currently not used

LD4 Green No Receiving data

OFF Yes, if data

Receive Green No Receiving data

OFF Yes, if data

Transmit Red No Transmitting data

OFF Yes, if data

Yes Not receiving information from 2 & 3 phase

boards

Not receiving data

is applied

Not receiving data

is applied

Not transmitting data

is applied

Error Message Troubleshooting

X.Spot fixtures display errors in 8-character form when the menu system is locked.
Unlocked, you can find a more detailed description in the two-line format menu system.
See an explanation of navigating to the Display Errors option on page 3-28. The
following pages list some of the error messages available in x-Spot fixtures. For other
error messages, contact customer service for assistance, see “Contacting High End
Systems®” on page ii.

Always check wiring connections as the first step in identifying problems
indicated by error messages, see “Wire Harness Connections” on page 6-9.

Since driver boards are interchangeable, functionality can be verified by
replacing a board with another board of it’s type on the fixture, see “Replac­ing a Driver Board” on page 5-6.

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