CHAMELEON
PR-2012H
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.
Yingbin Road, Dashi Panyu, Guangzhou, 511430 China
http://www.pr-lighting.com
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SECTION PAGE
SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR 3
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR 4
FITTING THE LAMP 4
POWER SUPPLY – MAINS 4
OPERATION 5
XLR CONNECTORS AND TERMINATOR 5
STAND-ALONE MODE 6
MASTER/SLAVE SYNCHRO MODE 6
CONTROLLER MODE - DMX OPERATION 7
MAINTENANCE 9
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN 9
TROUBLE SHOOTING 9
TECHNICAL DATA 10
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 11
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. But 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 (1 PCS)
M8 knobs for bracket (2 PCS)
Safety cord (1 PCS)
Power-cord (1 PCS)
XLR plug (1 PCS)
XLR socket (1 PCS)
This manual (1 PCS)
Thank you for purchasing our product CHAMELEON, PR-2012H.
CHAMELEON adopts advanced procedure of design and manufacturing and uses international
protocol DMX 512 and complies to CE norms. The outline of housing is elegant, lovable and portable,
which features its special character compared with conventional luminaire. It is convenient to hang the
unit and the angle of the body is easy to be adjusted, and the projector even can be carried by hand.
The unit can be controlled by sound, auto programmes or a controller, and can be used as a standalone unit or linked with each other for multi-units or linked to a controller, so it is suitable for many
different applications.
The lamp brightness can be adjusted and it will be switched off automatically after about 30 seconds
of shutter, so it can effectively prolong the life of the lamp and the projector.
The unit features 8 colourful dichroic filters, and it may produce strobe/shutter and rainbow effect when
the color wheel rotates fast.
The unit has auto thermal cut-off device for the unit operating in a safety condition.
ACCESSORIES
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
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The following points are important for safety as well as for the smooth
installation and performance of the unit
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 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 not designed or intended to be mounted directly 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
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Do not project the beam onto inflammable surfaces, minimum distance is 3m. 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. Please use the lamp with the specified type and rating.
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.
Never run the projector without a lamp.
Switching the lamp on and off at short intervals will reduce the life of both the lamp and the projector.
Occasional breaks will prolong the life of the lamp and the projector.
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.
SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR
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This unit has been designed to be hung. Mount the bracket provided on the body of the projector.
There are 2 M8 knobs provided to tighten the body and the bracket. When you want to adjust the
angle of the body of the projector, you only loosen the two M8 knobs carefully and then adjust the
angle of the body. After finishing that, it is recommended that you don’t forget to retighten the two M8
knobs. Always ensure that the projector is firmly positioned to avoid vibration and slipping and always
ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the projector is secure and is able to support a
weight of 6.9kg for each CHAMELEON.
For safety the unit should have a secondary fixing with a safety cable through the two handles on the
back of the unit, and the safety cable should afford 10 times of the unit’s weight.
Remove the lamp access hatch
by loosening the 2 M4 screws
Insert an ELC-7/X 24V/250W
lamp in the lamp-holder.
Plug the lamp into the lampbracket until the lamp is fully
seated, and let the two spring
press the lamp stably.
Install the lamp access hatch
again.
Retighten the 2 M4 screws.
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. It is
recommended that the green/yellow power-
cord must be earthed correctly.
FITTING THE LAMP
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR
POWER SUPPLY - MAINS
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The projector can be controlled by sound, auto-programmes or a controller, and can be operated in
Stand-Alone mode, Master/Slave synchro mode or Controller mode.
When the power is on, the projector will reset automatically for operation.
TO SET THE ADDRESS OF DIP SWITCHES
The DIP switch of the CHAMELEON has 10 switches with the number from 1 to 10, which may be set
on the “ON” or “OFF” position. You should set the DIP switch correctly to operate the projector. (See
“Stand-alone mode”, “Controller mode” and “Master/Slave synchro mode” for detail)
XLR CONNECTORS
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 figure 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 CHAMELEON accepts digital control
signals in standard DMX512 (1990) format.
5-PIN AND 3-PIN CONVERSION
CHAMELEON uses 3-pin XLR plug / socket. If your controller uses 5-pin XLR plug / socket, you
should convert 5-pin plug / socket into 3-pin socket / plug as shown below.
DMX TERMINATOR
In the Controller mode or Master/Slave 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.
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 on the right.
The terminator is added a 120Ω resistor between pin-2 and pin-3 in a Canon plug, which can avoid the
reflection during the DMX-512 signal transmission.
DMX TERMINATOR
CONNECTION
Connect a 120Ω(OHM) resistor across
pins 2 and 3 in an XLR plug and insert
into the DMX OUT socket on the last
unit in the chain.
OPERATION
XLR CONNECTORS AND TERMINATOR
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Without connecting a controller with the projector, the projector will run in Stand-Alone mode controlled
by sound or auto programmes via setting the DIP switch as shown below.
When sound activating, the projector will change the colours according to the rhythm of the music.
You may rotate the audio sensitivity controller for the best receiving sound signal.
When running the auto programmes, the red LED is constant on. When running the sound activation,
the red LED will flashing according to the rhythm of the music.
Without using the controller, many projectors can run
synchronously by linking them with each other in the
Master/Slave mode.
Select one projector as the master without connecting
any cable to the projector’s input, and set DIP switch
as shown on the right.
Regard the other projectors as the slaves, and set the
DIP switch as shown on the right.
Connect the master’s output to the first slave’s input,
and connect the first slave’s output to the second
slave’s input. The rest may be deduced by analogy.
Eventually connect the last slave’s output to a DMX
terminator as shown in the figure above.
In the Master/Slave mode, all slaves will change
colors and gobos synchronously according to the
master.
MASTER / SLAVE SYNCHRO MODE
STAND-ALONE MODE
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DMX512 CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS
CHAMELEON has 2 channels and uses DMX 512 control protocol. They are listed in the following
table.
CHANNEL DMX 512 VALUE DESCRIPTION
0 - 16 Black-out
17 - 33 Strobe
34 - 50 White
51 - 67 Cyan
68 - 84 Yellow
85 - 101 Green
102 - 118 Purple
119 - 135 Orange
136 - 152 Red
153 - 169 Pink
170 - 179 Blue
1
COLOUR
180 - 255 Colour wheel rotates in clockwise or anti-clockwise
direction from slow to fast
2 DIMMER 0 - 255 Lamp brightness adjust from dark to bright
CONTROLLER AND PROJECTOR CONNECTION
Connect the controller’s output to the first projector’s input, and connect the first projector’s output to
the second projector’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.
The red LED blinking means the projector is receiving DMX 512 signal normally.
CONTROLLER MODE – DMX OPERATION
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TABLE FOR SETTING ADDRESS OF DIP SWITCHES
The following table lists the setting codes of the address of the DIP switches, and the luminaires are
from No.1 to No. 256. Each DIP switch has 10 switches with the number of #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7,
#8, #9 and #10. (For the CHAMELEON, set all #10 switches on the “OFF”.)
In the table, “0” means the switch is on the “OFF”, and “1” on the “ON”.
For example, if you want to look up the address setting of the No 50 luminaire, you will find the NO 50
luminaire row (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5) with the codes of “1”, “1”, “0”, “0” , “0” and column (#6, #7, #8, #9)
with the codes of “1”, “1”, “0” , “0”. So set the #1, #2, #6 and #7 switches on the “ON”, and set the #3,
#4, #5, #8, #9, and #10 switches on the “OFF”.
#9
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Setting Table of
DIP Switches
#8
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
0=OFF #7
0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
1=ON #6
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0
1 17 33 49 65 81 97
113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241
0 1 0 0 0
1 1 0 0 0
2 18 34 50 66 82 98
114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242
0 0 1 0 0
1 0 1 0 0
3 19 35 51 67 83 99
115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243
0 1 1 0 0
1 1 1 0 0
4 20 36 52 68 84
100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244
0 0 0 1 0
1 0 0 1 0
5 21 37 53 69 85
101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245
0 1 0 1 0
1 1 0 1 0
6 22 38 54 70 86
102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246
0 0 1 1 0
1 0 1 1 0
7 23 39 55 71 87
103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247
0 1 1 1 0
1 1 1 1 0
8 24 40 56 72 88
104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248
0 0 0 0 1
1 0 0 0 1
9 25 41 57 73 89
105 121 137 153 169 185 201 217 233 249
0 1 0 0 1
1 1 0 0 1
10 26 42 58 74 90
106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250
0 0 1 0 1
1 0 1 0 1
11 27 43 59 75 91
107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251
0 1 1 0 1
1 1 1 0 1
12 28 44 60 76 92
108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252
0 0 0 1 1
1 0 0 1 1
13 29 45 61 77 93
109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253
0 1 0 1 1
1 1 0 1 1
14 30 46 62 78 94
110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254
0 0 1 1 1
1 0 1 1 1
15 31 47 63 79 95
111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255
0 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
16 32 48 64 80 96
112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 256
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If the projector’s lens becomes damaged or broken it should be replaced. If the lamp becomes
damaged or deformed in any way it must be replaced. If the light from the lamp appears dim this would
normally indicate that it is reaching the end of its life and it should be changed at once, old lamps run
to the extremity of their life can explode. If the projector does not function, check the fuses on the
power socket of the projector, it should only be replaced by fuse of the same specified value 4A/250V
(fast blow, 5mmx20mm). Should these be damaged call a qualified technician before replacement.
The projector has thermal protection device that will switch off the projector in case of overheating,
should either of these operate, check that the fans are not blocked, and if they are dirty clean them
before switching on the projector again. Check that the fans are operational, if not call a qualified
technician.
Any maintenance work should only be carried out by qualified technicians.
To ensure the reliability of the projector it should be kept clean. It is recommended that the fans should
be cleaned every 15 days. The lens and dichroic colour filters should also be regularly cleaned to
maintain an optimum light output. Do NOT use any type of solvent on dichroic colour filters.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoke or
particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics. A soft cloth
and typical glass cleaning products should be used in cleaning. It is recommended to clean the
external optics at least once every 20 days and clean the internal optics at least once every 30 / 60
days.
Do not use any organic solvent, e.g. alcohol, to clean the housing of the
projector.
PROBLEM RESOURCE
The projector does not start Check the fuse on the socket is blown or not.
Check if the lamp is good or not.
The projector switches on but does not
answer to commands
Check setting the DIP switch is correct.
Check the XLR cable is good.
The projector only functions
intermittently
Check the fan is working and not dirty.
The beam appears dim Check the lamp is not at the end of its life.
Check the optics are clean.
Projection with halo Carefully clean the lamp, the optical group lenses.
Defecting projection Check the lenses are not broken.
Remove dust or grease stored on lenses.
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN
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Power supply: 230V AC 50Hz
Optional: 240V, 220V, 200V, 120V, 100V AC 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 280W at 220V
Lamp: ELC-7/X 24V/250W
Channels: 2 channels
Control signal: Standard DMX 512
Control mode: Sound activation / Auto programmes / Controller
Running mode: Stand-Alone mode / Master/Slave synchro mode / Controller mode
Colours: 8 colours + white + black-out
Beam coverage: 11°
Net weight: 6.9kg
Others: Adjustable lamp brightness / Auto thermal cut-off / Rainbow effect /
Strobe effect / Auto cut-off lamp after about 30 seconds of shutter
TECHNICAL DATA
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
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COMPONENT ORDER CODES
NAME PART NO. REMARK
TRANSFORMER 040040001 AC 230V/50Hz
THERMOSTAT 190010054
95℃/10A
FAN 030060008 DC12V
LAMP 100040060 ELC-7/X 24V/250W
STEP MOTOR 030040001 17HS0504L
U1 230040016 MICROPROCESSOR 2
U2 170170012 BUS CHIP FOR
RECEIVING/TRANSMITTING
U3 170040009 TTL LOGICAL CHIP
U4 170050002 ARITHMETIC AMPLIFIER CHIP
U5 170170038 DRIVER CHIP
U6 230040026 MICROPROCESSOR 1
U7 230040019 SPECIAL CHIP
PR LIGHTING LTD.
Yingbin Road, Dashi, Panyu, Guangzhou, China
Post-Code: 511430
TEL: 020-8478-1888
FAX: 020-8478-6023
P/N: 321010111
Last Revision: 19:03:2003
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