OmniSistem PR Pilot 300 User Manual

PILOT 300

PR-2301

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.

PEARL RIVER LIGHT & ACOUSTICS INDUSTRIAL LTD.

Yingbin Road, Dashi Panyu, Guangzhou, 511430 China

http://www.pr-lighting.com

INDEX

SECTION PAGE

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR 3

INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR 4

FITTING THE LAMP 4

POWER SUPPLY - MAINS 5

CONTROL CONNECTIONS 5

SETUP OPTIONS – PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION 6

PROJECTOR DMX START ADDRESS 6

DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS 7

STAND-ALONE MODES – MASTER/SLAVE 7

MAINTENANCE 8

CHANGING THE GOBOS 8

LUBRIFICATION 8

KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN 9

TROUBLESHOOTING 9

TECHNICAL DATA 10

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 11

COMPONENT ORDER CODES 12

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 information herein, or any
consequence arising from them.
Every apparatus is tested completely and packed properly by the manufacturer. Please make sure the packing and / or the
apparatus is in good condition before your installation and use. Should there be any damage caused by transportation, consult
your dealer and do not use the apparatus. Any damage caused by improper use will not be assumed by the manufacturer and /
or dealer.

THESE ITEMS ARE PACKED TOGETHER WITH THE PROJECTOR

Mounting Bracket (2 PCS)
M8x25 screw for mounting brackets (4 PCS)
Power-cord (1 PCS)
XLR plug (1 PCS)
XLR socket (1 PCS)
Safety cord (1 PCS)
Spare gobos (4 PCS)
This manual (1 PCS)

Thank you for purchasing the PILOT 300, PR-2301.
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.
The PILOT 300 is an innovative projector with an elegant housing, which is made from high intensity
and heat–resistant complex plastic. PILOT 300 complies to CE norms and standards and uses
international protocol DMX 512. PILOT 300 can be used as a stand-alone unit or linked to a controller,
so it is suitable for many different applications.
PILOT 300 features 9 colours, 7 interchangeable rotating gobos, and an independent adjustable
strobe/shutter, prism effect and remote focus. It can be setup easily via the touch-switches and digital
display screen.

ACCESSORIES

INTRODUCTION

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When unpacking and before disposing of the carton check there is no transportation damage before
using the projector. Should there be any damage caused by transportation, consult your dealer and do
not use the apparatus.

The projector is for Indoor use only, IP20. Use only in dry locations. Keep this device away from rain
and moisture, excessive heat, humidity and dust. Do not allow contact with water or any other fluids,
or metallic objects.

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

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

The projector must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from
adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

Do not project the beam onto inflammable surfaces, minimum distance is 3m.

Avoid direct exposure to the light from the lamp. The light is harmful 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 power­cord come into contact with other cables. Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the
plug by tugging the power-cord.

The projector should always be installed with a secondary safety fixing. A safety cord is supplied for
this, it should be attached as shown.

The lamp used in this projector is an HTI 300W/DX discharge lamp. After being switched off don’t
attempt to restart the projector until the 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.

Never run the projector without a lamp.

Keep the lamp clean. Do not touch the lamp glass with bare hands.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the projector, do not open the housing and never operate
the projector with the covers removed.

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

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to consult your dealer or manufacturer.

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR

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BRACKET

Pass safety fixing

through these holes

INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR

280mm

BRACKET

BRACKET

106mm

BRACKET

The projector should be mounted via its brackets using 2 M12 bolts. The brackets attach to the
underside of the projector with 4 M8x25 bolts provided. 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 a weight of 18Kg for each PILOT 300.
For safety the projector should have a secondary fixing with a safety chain through the holes on the
underside of the unit.

WARNING: The projector should NEVER be lifted or carried by the yoke.

BUBBLE

FITTING THE LAMP

ACCESS SCREW

LAMP ADJUSTMENT

LAMP

LAMP ACCESS HATCH

ACCESS SCREW

LAMP ADJUSTMENT

A

Adjust lamp
position by

turning screws

A, B, and C

C

ONLY USE REPLACEMENT

LAMP TYPE: HTI 300W/DX

LAMP ACCESS HATCH

LAMP ADJUSTMENT

B

ACCESS SCREW

Loosen the 3 access screws at the rear of the projector and pull the lamp access hatch straight out
from the rear of the projector. Insert an HTI 300W/DX lamp in the lamp holder.
Close the lamp access hatch, then tighten the 3 access screws.

NOTE: When fitting the lamp position it with the little bubble vertically (either upwards or downwards)
as shown in the diagram above. Do not position it horizontally. Close the access hatch carefully and
re-tighten the 3 screws. To optimize light output it will be necessary to adjust the lamp alignment to
obtain an even distribution of light within the beam. The three screws (marked A, B, and C) may be
gently turned to center the lamp within the reflector. The projector should be switched on with the
shutter open and the beam focused to do this, it is also advisable to allow the lamp 5 minutes to come
up to full brightness before starting to align it. Note: the three screws will only need a small adjustment
to centre the lamp, do not try to unscrew them completely. Read the rest of this manual and then come
back to this section to align the lamp.

The HTI 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 SUPPLY - MAINS

L = BROWN
E = GREEN/YELLOW
N = BLUE

Use the plug provided to connect the mains power to the projector paying 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.

L

E

N

FUSE HOLDER

FUSE F6.3A/250V

IMPORTANT

It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and that electrical installation conforms to all
relevant standards. Power consumption of the PILOT 300 is 480W.

DMX IN

1

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. Connection to and from
the projector is via cannon 3 pin XLR plugs and sockets which are included with the projector. The
XLR's are connected as shown in the table above. Note, care should be taken to ensure that none of
the connections touch the body of the plug or each other. The body of the plug is not connected in any
way. The PILOT 300 accepts digital control signals in standard DMX512 (1990) format.

No. 1

CONTROL CONNECTIONS

DMX OUT

2

3

No. 2

2

3

DMX 512

1

PIN FUNCTION

1

GND

2

DATA -

3

DATA +

No. n

DMX IN DMX IN DMX INDMX OUT DMX OUT DMX OUT

DMX IN FROM
CONTROLLER

TERMINATOR

PILOT 300 uses 3-pin XLR plug / socket. If your controller uses 5-pin XLR plug / socket, you should
use a conversion cable from 5-pin to 3-pin as shown bellow.

5 PIN SOCKET

Pin 1: GND (Screen)
Pin 2: Signal (data -)
Pin 3: Signal (data +)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C

3 PIN PLUG

Pin 1: GND (Screen)
Pin 2: Signal (data -)
Pin 3: Signal (data +)

5 PIN PLUG

Pin 1: GND (Screen)
Pin 2: Signal (data -)
Pin 3: Signal (data +)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C

3 PIN SOCKET

Pin 1: GND (Screen)
Pin 2: Signal (data -)
Pin 3: Signal (data +)

When a DMX 512 signal is received the LED located near the digital display will illuminate green.
When not receiving a DMX signal the green and red LEDs will be off, and if the green LED flashes, it
means that the DMX signal is not correct.

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