BEAM MOVING HEAD WITH
5R LAMP, 8-FACET PRISM,
MOTORIZED FOCUS AND FROST
USER GUIDE
10409 - Version 1 / 11-2015
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1 - Safety information
This symbol signals an important safety precaution.
The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
Important safety information
Symbols used
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must
thoroughly follow our safety instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it
may result in electric shock.
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety
instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage
to this product or other property.
WARNING: This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the housing or attempt
any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit may require service, please contact
your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket, power cord
extension or connecting system without making sure they are perfectly isolated and present no
defect.
Recycling your device
• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause,
we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.
• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designated by local authorities. The separate
collection and recycling of your product at the time of
disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
Instructions and recommendations
11 - Power cords protection:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at lugs, convenience receptacles and
the point where they exit from the fixture.
12 - Cleaning precautions :
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be cleaned only
with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth to clean the surface. Do not
wash this product.
13 - Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.
14 - Liquids or objects penetration :
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components and result in
electric shock or fire.
15 - This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
- The product does not appear to operate normally.
- The product has been damaged.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative humidity must be less than 85% (when cooling
vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.
1 - Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before attempting
to operate this unit.
2 - Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.
3 - Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.
4 - Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property damage.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.
6 - Installation :
We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended by the manufacturer
or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation instructions and use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating as it may result
in physical injury.
7 - Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential physical injury or
product damage. This product should never been operated in a closed non-ventilated area such as a
flight case or a rack, unless cooling vents are provided for the purpose.
9 - Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and product damages.
Please keep this product away from any heat source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot plates, etc...
10 - Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. These information are specified
on the label located at the rear of the product.
Warning
This product is equipped with Class 2 LEDs.
Please avoid looking directly at the beam as it may cause severe eye
injuries.
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2 - Technical specifications
Light source
› Philips© MSD PLATINUM 5R - 8000°K
› Light output : 770000 lux at 5m
› Beamwidth: 3.5°
Effects
› Strobe with adjustable speed, pulse effect and random strobe
› Adjustable dimmer from 0 to 100%
› Frost Filter
› Motorized focus
› Colour wheel with 14 colours + open via dichroic filters
› Half-colours
› Gobo wheel wih 17 gobos + open
› 8-facet rotating prism with adjustable speed
› Gobo shake function
Control
› Standard DMX-512
› 1, 12 and 16 DMX channels
› Built-in music-sensitive programs (via internal mic)
› Simplified command of several units via Master/Slave mode
LCD drop-down menu to choose and assign the different
modes
Movements
› PAN and TILT movements
› Range: Pan 540° - Tilt 270°
PAN and TILT position memory and auto repositioning
Package contents
The package must contain the following elements:
• Your SWORD5R
• 2 fixation brackets with Omega holders
• The user guide
• 1x2-pole + earth power cord / Powercon® socket
› Additional characteristics
› Power consumption: 270 W maximum
› Power supply: 100/230V, AC - 50/60Hz
› Dimensions: 500 x 394 x 525 mm
› Net weight: 18 Kg
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3 - Description
1
Indicator LEDs
These 2 LEDs indicate the status of your device.
LED Indication
DMX Lights up when your device is in DMX mode
SOUND
Flashes when your device is in music-sensitive
mode
2
MENU Buttons
MENU button
Allows you to browse through menus and select a function.
ENTER button
Allows you to browse through menus and change values via the
UP and DOWN buttons.
UP and DOWN buttons
Allows you to browse through menus and change values.
3
Display
Allows you to configure your projector.. Please refer to next
chapter for more details.
The back-light can be deactivated from the menu via the Back
Light function.
4
Microphone
Allows music-sensitive modes.
5
DMX Input /Output
3-pin female XLR plug hardwired as follows
- Mass: 1
- Negative signal: 2
- Positive signal: 3
6
Fuse
If need to replace this fuse, please make sure the new one has
the exact same characteristics.
7
Power input/output
Powercon© Neutrik© sockets.
Allow you to power up your projector and daisy-chain extra
projectors.
Please read the instructions carefully and make sure the
voltage matches them.
You can daisy-chain up to 8 projectors with identical power
requirements.
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1
4
POWER OUT
POWER IN
AC250V
T6.3A
DMX OUTDMX IN
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4 - Internal menu
4.1 - Menu tree and description of the functions
Your moving head will initialise the position of each motor upon activation.
The display will indicate
at this stage.
The display will then indicate
and you will be able to access the menu by pressing MENU or ENTER.
After a 30-second period of inactivity, the display will indicate
again and lock. Press ENTER to access it again.
MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER
DMX address selection.
Press ENTER, then use the UP and DOWN buttons to configure the address.
Saves changes
1 channel: built-in programs (1 to 4) selection
Press ENTER,
select a mode with UP and
DOWN.
Saves changes
10 channels: Pan, Tilt, Movement speed, Dimmer, Strobe,
Colour wheel, Gobo wheel, Prism, Prism rotation, Special
functions
14 channels: Pan, Tilt, Movement speed, Dimmer, Strobe,
Colour wheel, Gobo wheel, Prism, Prism rotation, Movements
macros, Movements macro speed, Special function
Show 1 :
PAN = 180° / TILT = 100°
Shows are music-sensitive.
Please make sure the music-sensitive mode is activated
(Sound State menu) and the microphone sensitivity has
been set (Sound Sense menu).
Please refer to chapter 4.3 for more details about the
shows.
Saves changes
Show 2 :
PAN = 180° / TILT = 100°
Show 3 :
PAN = 540° / TILT = 180°
Show 4 :
PAN = 540° / TILT = 100°
Allows you to activate the Master mode and adjust the behavior of slave devices:
- Slave 1: The slave device reproduces precisely the movement of the master device.
- Slave 2: The slave device reverses movements of the master device.
Saves changes
Configure the behaviour of your projector in the event of DMX signal failure:
• Master : The projector enters Master mode
• Hold: The projector holds onto the last information received
• Blackout: The projector blacks out
Saves changes
Activates or deactivates the music-sensitive mode.
Press ENTER and select On or Off via the UP and DOWN buttons.
Saves changes
Allows you to adjust the microphone sensitivity for music-sensitive modes.
000 indicates the microphone is deactivated.
Saves changes
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4.1 - Menu tree and functions (continuation and end)
MENU UP and DOWN Action ENTER
Reverses the PAN movement when the slave and show modes are activated, or in DMX
mode.
Press ENTER and select Yes or No via the UP and DOWN buttons.
Saves changes
Reverses the TILT movement when the slave and show modes are activated, or in DMX
mode.
Press ENTER and select Yes or No via the UP and DOWN buttons.
Saves changes
Activates or deactivates the screen backlight.
Press ENTER and select On or Off via the UP and DOWN buttons.
When Off, the display will automatically turn off after a 30-second period of inactivity.
Saves changes
Launches an automatic test of every function. Launches test
Displays the total running time of your device since its very first initialisation. No action
Displays the total running time of the lamp since its very first initialisation. No action
Allows you to manually turn on/off the lamp. Saves changes
Allows you to activate the lamp upon initialisation of your device. Saves changes
Displays the current version of the internal software.
A is the current main software version.
Ab is the current booting software version.
No action
Resets all parameters to factory settings. Saves changes
Resets your device. Resets
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4.2 - Configuring initial positions
Upon initialisation, your moving head will adjust its motors onto their initial positions.
You can modify such positions so they meet your needs.
To do so, enter the DMX Address menu, then press ENTER for 3 seconds. Adjustable positions are listed below:
4.3 - Movement limitations based on programs used
Show 1 Show 2
Show 3 Show 4
In order to prevent your moving head from projecting beams over unwanted areas (ceilings, room angles, etc.) when automatic mode is activated, each
show features its own PAN and TILT ranges. Please find below the movement limitations for each show.
180°
PAN TILT
100°
PAN TILT
180°
100°
PANTILT
540°
180°
PAN
TILT
540°
100°
PAN initial position settings.
TILT initial position settings.
Dimmer initial value settings.
Gobo wheel initial position settings.
Colour wheel initial position settings.
Prism initial position settings.
Frost filter initial position settings.
Focus initial position settings.
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5 - Installation
Please find here
the possible
configurations
with structure
CAUTION !
Please make sure
the hanging point is
properly tightened.
Using a safety wire is
mandatory.
The SWORD5R moving head is supplied with two Quick-Lock fastening systems.
The example above indicates how to install the Omega holders.
1- Attach Omega holders or hook clamps to the Quick-Lock systems.
2- Position your Omega - Quick-Lock systems on top of the drilled holes located below the
RAY1R.
3- Rotate the Quick-Lock wing nuts a quarter turn.
4- Attach the Omega fixations to a structure and lock them.
90°
1
2
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5.2 - 12-channel mode
Channels Values Action
1
PAN movement
000 - 255
PAN movement settings
2
Mouvement TILT
000 - 255
TILT movement settings
3
PAN and TILT movement speed
000 - 255 Increasing speed
4
Main dimmer
000 - 255 Intensity from 0 to 100%
5
Strobe
000 - 003 Black-out
004 - 103 Stroboscope at increasing speed
104 - 107 Open
108 - 207 Pulse effect at increasing speed
208 - 212 Open
213 - 225 Slow random strobe
226 - 238 Regular random strobe
239 - 251 Fast random strobe
252 - 255 Open
6
Colour wheel
000 - 004 Open
005 - 008 White / Red
009 - 012 Red
013 - 017 Red / Orange
018 - 021 Orange
022 - 025 Orange / Cyan
026 - 029 Cyan
030 - 034 Cyan / Green
035 - 038 Green
039 - 042 Green / Light green
043 - 046 Light Green
047 - 051 Light Green / Lilac
052 - 055 Lilac
056 - 059 Lilac / Pink
060 - 063 Pink
064 - 068 Pink / Yellow
069 - 072 Yellow
073 - 076 Yellow / Magenta
6 - Dmx channels and their functions
Your moving head will enter DMX mode as soon as a signal is detected via its DMX input.
6.1 - 1-channel mode
Channels Values Action
1
000 - 007 Black-out
008 - 057 Show 1 in auto mode
058 - 107 Show 2 in auto mode
108 - 157 Show 3 in auto mode
158 - 207 Show 4 in auto mode
208 - 255 Show 1 to 4 in music-sensitive mode
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077 - 081 Magenta
082 - 085 Magenta / Blue
086 - 089 Blue
090 - 093 Blue / Temperature correction 1
094 - 098 Temperature correction 1
099 - 102 Temperature correction 1 / Temperature correction 2
103 - 106 Temperature correction 2
107 - 110 Temperature correction 2 / Temperature correction 3
111 - 115 Temperature correction 3
116 - 119 Temperature correction 3 / Congo
120 - 123 Congo
124 - 127 Congo / White
128 - 255 Slow to fast Rainbow effect
7
Gobo wheel
000 - 003 Open
004 - 007 Gobo 1
008 - 011 Gobo 2
012 - 015 Gobo 3
016 - 019 Gobo 4
020 - 023 Gobo 5
024 - 027 Gobo 6
028 - 031 Gobo 7
032 - 035 Gobo 8
036 - 039 Gobo 9
040 - 043 Gobo 10
044 - 047 Gobo 11
048 - 051 Gobo 12
052 - 055 Gobo 13
056 - 059 Gobo 14
060 - 063 Gobo 15
064 - 067 Gobo 16
068 - 071 Gobo 17
072 - 113 Fast to slow, counterclockwise gobo wheel rotation
114 - 117 Open
118 - 159 Slow to fast, clockwise gobo wheel rotation
160 - 164 Gobo 1 Shake from slow to fast
165 - 169 Gobo 2 Shake from slow to fast
170 - 174 Gobo 3 Shake from slow to fast
175 - 179 Gobo 4 Shake from slow to fast
180 - 184 Gobo 5 Shake from slow to fast
185 - 189 Gobo 6 Shake from slow to fast
190 - 194 Gobo 7 Shake from slow to fast
195 - 199 Gobo 8 Shake from slow to fast
200 - 204 Gobo 9 Shake from slow to fast
205 - 209 Gobo 10 Shake from slow to fast
210 - 214 Gobo 11 Shake from slow to fast
215 - 219 Gobo 12 Shake from slow to fast
220 - 224 Gobo 13 Shake from slow to fast
225 - 229 Gobo 14 Shake from slow to fast
230 - 234 Gobo 15 Shake from slow to fast
235 - 239 Gobo 16 Shake from slow to fast
240 - 255 Gobo 17 Shake from slow to fast
6.2 - 12-channel mode (continuation)
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Prism
000 - 127 No function
128 - 255 Prism
9
Prism rotation
000 - 127 Prism indexation from 0 to 45°
128 - 190 Fast to slow, counterclockwise prism rotation
191 - 192 No rotation
193 - 255 Slow to fast, clockwise prism rotation
10
Frost
000 - 255 Frost effect from 0 to 100%
11
Focus
000 - 255 Focus from 0 to 100%
12
Special functions
000 - 079 No function
080 - 084 Effects reset
085 - 087 PAN and TILT movements reset
088 - 090 Main reset
091 - 100 No function
101 - 120 Lamp off
121 - 140 Lamp on
141 - 160 No function
161 - 180 Show 1 in auto mode
181 - 200 Show 2 in auto mode
201 - 220 Show 3 in auto mode
221 - 240 Show 4 in auto mode
240 - 255 Show 1 to 4 in music-sensitive mode
6.2 - 12-channel mode (continuation and end)
6.3 - 16-channel mode
Channels Values Action
1
PAN movement
000 - 255 PAN movement settings
2
16-bit PAN movement
000 - 255
Very precise PAN movement settings
3
TILT movement
000 - 255
TILT movement
4
16-bit TILT movement
000 - 255
Very precise TILT movement settings
5
PAN and TILT movements speed
000 - 255 Increasing speed
6
Main dimmer
000 - 255 Intensity from 0 to 100%
7
Strobe
000 - 003 Black-out
004 - 103 Stroboscope at increasing speed
104 - 107 Open
108 - 207 Pulse effect at increasing speed
208 - 212 Open
213 - 225 Slow random strobe
226 - 238 Regular random strobe
239 - 251 Fast random strobe
252 - 255 Open
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6.3 - 16-channel mode (continuation)
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Colour wheel
000 - 004 Open
005 - 008 White / Red
009 - 012 Red
013 - 017 Red / Orange
018 - 021 Orange
022 - 025 Orange / Cyan
026 - 029 Cyan
030 - 034 Cyan / Green
035 - 038 Green
039 - 042 Green / Light green
043 - 046 Light Green
047 - 051 Light Green / Lilac
052 - 055 Lilac
056 - 059 Lilac / Pink
060 - 063 Pink
064 - 068 Pink / Yellow
069 - 072 Yellow
073 - 076 Yellow / Magenta
077 - 081 Magenta
082 - 085 Magenta / Blue
086 - 089 Blue
090 - 093 Blue / Temperature correction 1
094 - 098 Temperature correction 1
099 - 102 Temperature correction 1 / Temperature correction 2
103 - 106 Temperature correction 2
107 - 110 Temperature correction 2 / Temperature correction 3
111 - 115 Temperature correction 3
116 - 119 Temperature correction 3 / Congo
120 - 123 Congo
124 - 127 Congo / White
128 - 255 Slow to fast Rainbow effect
9
Gobo wheel
000 - 003 Open
004 - 010 Gobo 1
011 - 016 Gobo 2
017 - 022 Gobo 3
023 - 027 Gobo 4
028 - 031 Gobo 5
032 - 035 Gobo 6
036 - 039 Gobo 7
040 - 043 Gobo 8
044 - 047 Gobo 9
048 - 051 Gobo 10
052 - 055 Gobo 11
056 - 059 Gobo 12
060 - 063 Gobo 13
064 - 067 Gobo 14
068 - 071 Gobo 15
064 - 067 Gobo 16
068 - 071 Gobo 17
072 - 113 Fast to slow, counterclockwise gobo wheel rotation
114 - 117 Open
118 - 159 Slow to fast, clockwise gobo wheel rotation
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(continuation)
160 - 164 Gobo 1 Shake from slow to fast
165 - 169 Gobo 2 Shake from slow to fast
170 - 174 Gobo 3 Shake from slow to fast
175 - 179 Gobo 4 Shake from slow to fast
180 - 184 Gobo 5 Shake from slow to fast
185 - 189 Gobo 6 Shake from slow to fast
190 - 194 Gobo 7 Shake from slow to fast
195 - 199 Gobo 8 Shake from slow to fast
200 - 204 Gobo 9 Shake from slow to fast
205 - 209 Gobo 10 Shake from slow to fast
210 - 214 Gobo 11 Shake from slow to fast
215 - 219 Gobo 12 Shake from slow to fast
220 - 224 Gobo 13 Shake from slow to fast
225 - 229 Gobo 14 Shake from slow to fast
230 - 234 Gobo 15 Shake from slow to fast
235 - 239 Gobo 16 Shake from slow to fast
240 - 255 Gobo 17 Shake from slow to fast
10
Prism
000 - 127 No function
128 - 255 Prism
11
Prism rotation
000 - 127 Prism indexation from 0 to 45°
128 - 190 Fast to slow, clockwise prism rotation
191 - 192 No rotation
193 - 255 Slow to fast, counterclockwise prism rotation
12
Frost
000 - 255 Frost effect from 0 to 100%
13
Focus
000 - 255 Focus from 0 to 100%
14
PAN/TILT movement macros
000 - 007 No function
008 - 015 Macro 1
016 - 023 Macro 2
024 - 031 Macro 3
032 - 039 Macro 4
040 - 047 Macro 5
048 - 055 Macro 6
056 - 063 Macro 7
064 - 071 Macro 8
072 - 079 Macro 9
080 - 087 Macro 10
088 - 095 Macro 11
096 - 103 Macro 12
104 - 111 Macro 13
112 - 119 Macro 14
120 - 127 Macro 15
128 - 135 Macro 16
136 - 143 Macro 17
144 - 151 Macro 18
152 - 159 Macro 19
160 - 167 Macro 20
176 - 183 Macro 22
184 - 191 Macro 23
192 - 199 Macro 24
6.3 - 16-channel mode (continuation)
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6.3 - 16-channel mode (continuation and end)
14
(continuation)
200 - 207 Macro 25
208 - 215 Macro 26
216 - 223 Macro 27
224 - 231 Macro 28
232 - 239 Macro 29
240 - 247 Macro 30
248 - 255 Macro 31
15
Movement macros speed
000 - 127 Increasing speed
128 - 255 Music-sensitive mode
16
Special functions
000 - 079 No function
080 - 084 Effects reset
085 - 087 PAN and TILT movements reset
088 - 090 Main reset
091 - 100 No function
101 - 120 Lamp off
121 - 140 Lamp on
141 - 160 No function
161 - 180 Show 1 in auto mode
181 - 200 Show 2 in auto mode
201 - 220 Show 3 in auto mode
221 - 240 Show 4 in auto mode
240 - 255 Show 1 to 4 in music-sensitive mode
7 - Cabling, addressing and daisy chaining
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
DMX Mode Unit 1 address Unit 2 address Unit 3 address Unit 4 address
1 channel
1234
12 channels
1 132537
16 channels
1 173349
DMX line termination
DMX controller
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8 - Gobos and colours
Because CONTEST® takes the utmost care in its products to make sure you only get the best possible quality, our products are
subjects to modifications without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the products physical configuration might differ
from the illustrations.
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