OmniSistem PR Design 250 User Manual

DESIGN 250

PR-1250

This product manual contains important information about the safe installation
and use of this projector. Please read and follow these instructions carefully
and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

PR LIGHTING LTD.

No. 571, Yingbin Road, Dashi Panyu, Guangzhou, 511430 China

http://www.pr-lighting.com

SECTION PAGE

INDEX

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR 3
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR 4
FITTING THE LAMP 4
POWER CONNECTIONS 5
CONTROL CONNECTIONS 5
DMX TERMINATOR 6
DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS 7
TO SET THE DMX START ADDRESS 8
SETUP OPTIONS

-PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION 8

LED INDICATION 9
STAND-ALONE MODE 9
MASTER/SLAVE MODE 9
OPERATION MENU 10
USER GUIDE 19
MAINTENANCE 20
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN 20
TROUBLESHOOTINGS 20
TECHNICAL DATA 22
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 23
COMPONENT ORDER CODES 24

Please note that as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous product development, specifications are
subject to change without notice. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this manual we reserve the
right to change specifications in the course of product improvement. The publishers cannot be held responsible
for the accuracy of the inf ormation herei n, or any conseque nce arising from t hem.

Every unit is tested completely and packed properly by the manufacturer. Please make sure the packing and / or
the unit is in good conditio n before installation and use. Shoul d there be any damage caused by trans portation,
consult your dealer and do n ot use the unit. Any damage caused by improper use will not b e assumed by the
manufacturer and / or dealer .

ACCESSORIES

THESE ITEMS ARE PACKED TOGETHER WITH THE PROJECTOR

Safety cord (1PCS)
Barndoors (1SET) (including 4 copper stand-offs, 4 screws and 4 flat washers)
This manual (1PCS)

Thank you for purchasing the Design 250, PR-1250.
This product manual contains important information about the safe installation and use of
this projector. Please read and follow these instructions carefully and keep this manual in a
safe place for fut ure refere nce.
The Design 250 is a projector of innovative, compact, silent colour changing, capable of
extraordinary performances in terms of colour mixing, reliability and versatility. The product
complies to CE norms and standards and uses international protocol DMX 512. The Design
250 is particularly suitable for television studios and theatres, stage lighting, limelights,
backdrops, inside or outside shops and shopping centres, sport centres and almost all
architectural applications.
The Design 250 features 6 kinds of colour filters for CYM colour mixing and 2 blades for
shutter/dimmer. The product has light level sensor track system which can adjust the status
of product automatically. And the projector can be setup easily via the touch-switches and
LCD display.

INTRODUCTION

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When unpacking and before disposing of the carton check there is no transportation
damage before using the projector. Keep the carton well for future possible transportation.
Should there be any damage caused by transportation, consult your dealer and do not use
the projecto r.

The projector is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and is rated at IP65.

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR

The projector is not designed or intended to be mounted on to inflammable surfaces.

The projector is only intended for installation, operation and maintenance by qualified
personnel.

The projector must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from
adjacent surf aces. Be sure t hat no ventil ation slot s are blocke d.

Do not project the b eam onto infl ammable s urfaces, mini mum distanc e is 3m.
Hot housing surface! Do not touch the housing of the projector with your hand during

operation.
Avoid direct exp osure to the l ight from t he lamp. The li ght is harmf ul to the eye.
Do not attempt to dismantle and/or modify the projector in any way.
Electrical connection must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Before installation, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power

requirements of the projector.
It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and that electrical installation

conforms to all relevant standards.
Do not connect this device to any dimmer pack.
Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Never let the

power-cord come into contact with other cables. Only handle the power-cord by the plug.
Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.

Keep the lamp clean. Do not touch the lamp with bare hands.
The projector should always be installed with a secondary safety fixing. A safety cord is

supplied for this, it should be attached as shown in “installing the projector” section.
The lamp used in this projector is a

switched off don’t attempt to restart the projector until lamp has cooled, this will require
approx 15 minutes. Switching the lamp on and off at short intervals will reduce the life of
both the lamp and the projector, but occasional breaks in operation will prolong the life of
the lamp and proj ector.

Never run the projec tor without a lamp.
There is no user serviceable parts inside the projector, do not open the housing and never

operate the projector with the covers removed.

PHILIPS CDM-T 250W/830 discharge lamp. After being

3m

Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before
cleaning it or before attempting any maintenance w ork.

NOTE: PLEASE REMOVE THE SPONGE EFFECT LOCKING CYLINDER INSIDE THE
PROJECTOR BEFORE OPERATI NG!

(How to open the access cover please refer to “fitting the lamp” section)

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INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR

The unit was designed to make installation easy: it can be fitted on a floor, wall or ceiling as
required and will operate in any working position, as the head can be rotated through 90°.
Always ensure that the projector is firmly anchored to avoid vibration and slipping whilst
functioning. Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the projector is
secure and is able to support each Design 250. For safety the projector should have a
secondary fixing with a safety chain through the 2 secondary safety eyes on both sides of
the unit.
Note: For installing the barndoors, first install the 4 copper stand-offs in the unit head, and
then place the barndoors on the 4 copper stand-offs and fasten them with 4 screws and flat
washers.

FITTING THE LAMP

Loosen the 2 M6 screws and then open the head cover as shown in the figure above.
Reveal the lamp holder by gently moving the colour filters and blades aside from the center.
Plug the lamp into the lamp holder. Note: To avoid premature lam p failure, do not t ouch the
lamp glass with your fingers. If you touch the lamp during installation, clean it carefully with
rubbing alcohol and a clean, lint-free cloth before operation.
Close the cover and then tighten the 2 M6 screws.

NOTE: The CDM series are high pressure lamps with external igniters ( ). Care should

always be taken when handling these lamps. Always read the manufacturers "Instructions
for use" enclosed with the lamp.

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POWER CONNECTIONS

Use the power cord provided to connect the mains power to the projector. The user can
connect by yourself what you need. Open the underside of the base by undoing the 4
screws. You can see as shown in the figure above. To connect the power cord to the
relevant holder. To pay attention to the voltage and frequency marked on the panel of the
projector. It is recommended that each projector is supplied separately so that they may be
individually switched on and off.

IMPORTANT

It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and that electrical installation
conforms to all relevant standards. Power consumption of the Design 250 is 350W at
220V.

CONTROL CONNECTIONS

Connection between controller and projector and between one projector and another must
be made with 2 core screened cable, with each core having at least a 0.5mm diameter.
Use the 2 XLR cords provided to connect the control to the projector. The user also

connects by yourself what you need. Open the underside of the base by undoing the 4
screws. You can see as shown in the figure above. To connect the XLR cord to the relevant
holder.
The Design 250 accepts digital control signals in standard DMX512 (1990) format.

Connect the controller’s output to the first fixture’s input, and connect the first fixture’s
output to the second fixture’s input. The rest may be deduced by analogy. Eventually
connect the last fixture’s output to a DMX terminator as shown in the figure below.

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In the Controller mode, the DMX output has to be connected with a DMX terminator at the
last fixture in the chain. This prevents electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the
DMX control signals.

DMX TERMINATOR

The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120Ω (ohm) resistor
connected across pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the output socket on the
last projector in the chain. The connections are illustrated be low.

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DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS

The Design 250 uses 7 DMX channels. They are listed in the following table.

CHANNAL FUNCTION DMX VA LUE DESCRIPTIO N

1 Dimmer 000-255

017-035 Colour1
036-054 Colour 2
055-073 Colour 3

2 Colour Mixing

3 Cyan 000-255

4 Yellow 000-255

5 Magenta 000-255

6 M-speed 000-255

074-092 Colour 4
093-110 Colour 5
111-128 Colour 6

129-255

000-048 Reserved

From black to full open in linear

Mix CYM colour from slow to fast

Cyan enters gradually

Yellow enters gradually

Magenta enters gradually

Control motor speeds from fast to
slow

7 Control

049-080 Reset
081-112 Reserved
113-144 Lamp OFF after 10 seconds
145-223 Reserved
224-255 Lamp ON

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Each Design 250 must be given a DMX start address so that the correct projector responds
to the correct control signals. This DMX start address is the channel number from which the
projector starts to “listen” to the digital control information being sent out from the controller.
The Design 250 has 7 channels, so set the No.1 projector’s address 001, No.2 projector’s
address 008, No.3 projector’s address 015, No.4 projector’s address 022, and so on.

Launch the projector. Press button ENTER more than 5 seconds to unlock panel.
Press button ENTER, it will display address;

Press button UP and DOWN, you can set the address;
Press button ENTER to confirm; In the same time. The GREEN LED will flash one time. It means the

setting has been enabled.
Press button FUNC, it will return to the upper menu one by one.

SETUP OPTIONS - PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION

SET THE DMX START ADDRESS

Projector configuration can be set conveniently via press button switch and LCD display. Aft er the
projector is switched on, the projector will reset automatically and then the display will show
the DMX start address (if you have already set the DMX start address and saved it, the
screen will display the last setting).

Launch the projector. Press button ENTER more than 5 seconds to unlock panel.
Press button UP or DOWN if you want to browse through the various Setup Options. The re ar e 11

option codes from DMX Address to Lamp Manual Control, and each code h as a specific
function.

Press button ENTER to save your settings or enter the next menu. Press button UP or DOWN to shift
Press button FUNC , it will return to the upper menu one by one. The display will return automatically

to the function of address display if you stay for about 60 seconds defaulted.

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