PR Lighting 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.

PR LIGHTING LTD

571 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
OPERATION 5
STAND-ALONE MODE 6
XLR CONNECTORS AND TERMINATOR 6
MASTER/SLAVE MODE 7
CONTROLLER MODE - DMX OPERATION 7
DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS 8
CHANGE THE GOBOS 9
MAINTENANCE 9
LUBRIFICATION 9
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
TECHNICAL DATA 11
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 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. But any damage caused by improper use will not be assumed by the manufacturer
and / or dealer.

ACCESSORIES

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)

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing our product 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, mutil
units connecting with each other for synchro master/slave 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 renote focus. It can be setup easily with the touch-switches and a
digital display screen.

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SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR

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.
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 glass with bare hand.
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 an HTI 300W/DX discharge lamp. After being 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 will prolong the life of the lamp and projector.

Never run the projector without a lamp.
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.

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INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR

The projector should be mounted via its bracket using 2 M12 bolts. The bracket itself attaches 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.

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

FITTING THE LAMP

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 alw ays b e tak en when

handling these lamps. Always read the manufacturers "Instructions for use" enclosed with the lamp.

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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.

OPERATION

POWER SUPPLY - MAINS

The projector may be operated in Stand-Alone automatic mode, Master/Slave synchro mode or be
controlled via standard DMX512 by a controller. With the touch-switches and the digital display scre en,
DMX start address can be easily set and the various setup options may be configured.
The display shows the DMX start address after the projector is switched on (if you have already set
the DMX start address and saved it, the screen will display the last setting).

TO SET THE DMX START ADDRESS

Press the UP or DOWN buttons and the display will
show the DMX start address.
Confirm your choice by pressing the ENTER button, this
will save and set the DMX start address.
The display will show the latest setting each time the
projector is powered up.
To control the projector with a DMX controller the DMX
start address must be set.
Ensure that none of the Stand-Alone options are set or
they will interfere with correct DMX operation.

SETUP OPTIONS - PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION

To browse through the various Setup Options, press the FUNC button consecutively. There are 6
Option codes (1~6), and each code has a specific function. The functions provided are listed in the
following table.

SETUP OPTIONS

CODE CHOICE FUNCTION

Y Tilt inversion enable-Tilt is inverted

1

N Tilt inversion disable-Tilt is normal

Y Pan inversion enable-Pan is inverted

2

N Pan inversion disable-Pan is normal

3 / Reserved

Y Automatic programmes (effect 1) enable 5

5

N Automatic programmes (effect 1) disable
4
5

Y
Y

Automatic programmes (effect 2) enable

4
5

N

Y or N

Automatic programmes (effect 2) disable

Y 16bit Pan/Tilt movement resolution enable

6

N 16bit Pan/Tilt movement resolution disable

Y Movement of Master is different from slaves

7

N Movement of Master is the same with slaves

Once you have selected the desired operation code, press the key UP or DOWN to select “y” (means
ON) or “no “ (means OFF). N = NO, Y = YES.
Press the key ENTER to save the selected function and configuration. If the display is showing “y”,
then the setting has been enabled. In the same way, if it was showing “n” when you pressed ENTER
the option has been disabled. The Red LED will flash during this operation.

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STAND-ALONE MODE

To operate the projector without connecting a controller, enable a combination of setup options 3,
4 and 5, the projector will run in Stand-Alone mode with automatic programmes (effect 1or 2)
depending on the options that have been selected. See the section on “Setup Options – Projector
Configuration” for full details of the available combinations.

XLR CONNECTORS AND TERMINATOR

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 PILOT 300 accepts digital control signals
in standard DMX512 (1990) format.

5-PIN AND 3-PIN CONVERSION

PILOT 300 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 below.

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MASTER/SLAVE SYNCHRO

Without using a controller, many projectors can run synchronously in the Master/Slave mode by linking
them with each other.
Select one projector as the master with setting the DMX start address at random. Regard the other
projectors as the slaves setting all DMX start address “001”.
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 below.

CONTROLLER MODE - DMX OPERATION

Each PILOT 300 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 PILOT 300 has 10
channels, so set the No. 1 projector’s address 001, No. 2 projector’s address 011, No. 3 projector’s
address 021, No. 4 projector’s address 031, and so on.
Certainly, you may use formulation: address = channels x (projector No. –1) +1
For example, for the No. 4 projector’s start address, you should calculate according to formulation: 10
x (4 – 1) +1 = 31, so you set the No. 4 projector start address 031. (How to set DMX start address
please refer to “Operation” section.)
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.

When a DMX 512 signal is received the LED will illuminate green. When not receiving a DMX
signal the green and red LEDs will be off.

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DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS

The PILOT 300 uses 10 DMX channels. They are listed in the following table.

CHANNEL DMX VALUE DESCRIPTION

Open/Clear

0-33

5-7: After 3 seconds, the projector will reset and then restart

34-66 Gobo 1
67-99 Gobo 2
100-132 Gobo 3
133-165 Gobo 4
166-199 Gobo 5
200-232 Gobo 6

1

Gobo

233-255 Gobo 7
0-8 Stop

9-163

9-163 Rotate in clockwise direction step by step

163-9 Rotate in anti-clockwise direction step by step

164-205 Rotate in clockwise direction from slow to fast
206-213 Stop

2

Gobo rotation

214-255 Rotate in anti-clockwise direction from slow to fast
0-27 White
28-55 Colour 1
56-83 Colour 2
84-111 Colour 3
112-139 Colour 4
140-167 Colour 5
168-195 Colour 6
196-223 Colour 7
224-251 Colour 8

3

Colour

252-255 Colour 9
0-13 Black-out
14-195 Open gradually from black to full open (dimming)
196-251 Strobe adjust from slow to fast

4

Strobe/Shutter

252-255 Open

5 Pan 0-255 Pan movement from 0° to 370°

6 Tilt 0-255 Tilt movement from 0° to 265°

7 Focus 0-255 Stepless focus

0-31 Clear
32-48 Prism static
49-127 Prism rotate in anti-clockwise directin step by step
128-189 Prism rotate in anti-clockwise direction from slow to fast
190-193 Prism static

8

Prism

194-255 Prism rotate in clockwise direction from slow to fast
9 Pan 16BIT 0-255 16 Bit Pan resolution
10 Tilt 16BIT 0-255 16 Bit Tilt resolution

NOTE:

The channels 9 and 10 are only available when the Setup Option 6 is “ON”.
When Setup Option 2 is “ON”, Pan movement is in anti-clockwise direction.
When Setup Option 1 is “ON”, Tilt movement is in anti-clockwise direction.
For the exact setting please refer to “Setup Options” section.

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CHANGING THE GOBOS

Carefully lift off the plastic cover by undoing the 4 M4 screws. (NOTE: The projector has two covers
with the same shape. The cover removed must be right one, so you can change the gobos easily. How
to remove the correct cover, the easy way is to position the projector with the text of the lamp access
hatch upside down as shown above, and then remove the upper cover.)

Using a small screwdriver remove the gobo retaining spring.
Insert the gobo (or a glass gobo) into position, and then insert the retaining spring.
Mount the cover again and retighten the 4 M4 screws.
NOTE: It is recommended to add a little adhesive, such as high temperature silicon sealant, to hold

securely the retaining spring inside the gear.

MAINTENANCE

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, they should only be replaced by fuses of the same specified value

6.3A/250V (fast blow, 5mmx20mm). On the main PCB inside the projector there is also a fuse rated
4A/250V (fast blow, 5mmx20mm). Should these be damaged call a qualified technician before
replacement. The projector has 2 thermal protection devices 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.

LUBRIFICATION

To ensure the continued smooth rotation of the rotating gobos it is recommended that the bearing for
the gobo-pinion is lubricated periodically, preferably every two months. Use only high working
temperature low viscosity oil, a syringe with a fine needle is the easiest way to introduce the oil to the
bearings around each gobo. Do not over lubricate as this will cause spillage when the wheel rotates.

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KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN

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 reflector mirror,
dichroic colour filters or housing of the apparatus.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

The projector doesn’t switch
on

-The power supply is not
present

-The lamp is not working

Check the fuse on the power socket.

Replace the lamp.
The lamp comes on but the
projector doesn’t respond to
the controller

-Wrong DMX configuration
and/or start address

- Defective DMX cable

Make sure that the projector is

correctly configurated.

Replace or repair the DMX cable.
The projector only functions
intermittently

-The fan has failed Make sure the fan is working and not
dirty.

Defective projection -The lens is broken

-Dust or grease on lenses

Check the lenses are not broken.
Remove dust or grease from the
lenses.

The projected image
appears to have a halo

-Installation of the lamp is not

correct

-Dust or grease contamination

on the optics.

Make sure the lamp is installed
correctly.
Carefully clean the optical group
lenses and the projector
components.

The beam appears dim -Dust or grease contamination

on the optics.

-The lamp is at the end of its

life

Check the optics are clean.
Replace with a new lamp of the

specified type and rating.

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TECHNICAL DATA

VOLTAGES: 100/120/200/220/230/240V AC, 50Hz or 60Hz To Order.
POWER CONSUMPTION:
480W @ 220V

LAMP: Type : HTI 300W/DX discharge lamp.

Colour Temperature: 6500ºK
Socket: SFc10-4
Manufacturers Rated Lamp Life: 750 Hours
COLOURS:
9 Dichroic colours plus white

GOBOS:

7 interchangeable, rotating gobos,
with 4 extra supplied as standard.
Gobo diameter: 26.9mm
Gobo image diameter: 22mm

SHUTTER/STROBE:

Shutter for blackout and strobe 1 – 7 F.P.S.
HEAD MOVEMENT:
Pan 370º Tilt 265º
BEAM ANGLE:
12º

CONTROL:

DMX512: 8 Channels plus 2 for Hi Res. Pan and Tilt
Stand-Alone Automatic mode

MOTORS:
10 Stepper motors
HOUSING:
Metal and composite plastic (IP20)
DIMENSIONS:

See drawings below.

WEIGHT:

18Kg.

PACKED DIMENSIONS:

450mm LONG x 450mm WIDE x 610mm HIGH
PACKED WEIGHT:
20Kg.

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LIGHT OUTPUT

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

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COMPONENT ORDER CODES

NO. NAME PART NO. REMARK

1 TRANSFORMER 040030035 230V AC 50Hz
2 THERMOSTAT 190010065

75℃/10A/250V
3 CAPACITOR 140010018 60µF/370V
4 BALLAST 040070024 230V/50Hz
5 THERMOSTAT 190010054

95℃/10A
6 IGNITOR 040090016 230V/50Hz
7 LAMP 100050023 HTI 300W/DX
8 TOUCH SWITCH 191010028
9 FAN 030069006 DC24V

MOTOR 1 (PRISM ROTATION) MOTOR 030040047 17HS0002-38
MOTOR 2 (PRISM) MOTOR 030040023 42BYGH023-16
MOTOR 3 (FOCUS) MOTOR 030040023 17HS0002-38
MOTOR 4 (GOBO) MOTOR 030040024 17HS0002-03
MOTOR 5 (GOBO ROTATION) MOTOR 030040023 17HS0002-38
MOTOR 6 (COLOR) MOTOR 030040024 17HS0002-03
MOTOR 7 (SHUTTER1) MOTOR 030040023 17HS0002-03
MOTOR 8 (SHUTTER 2) MOTOR 030040024 17HS0002-38
MOTOR 9 (TILT) MOTOR 030040052 23HS0015

MOTOR 10 (PAN) MOTOR 030040053 23HS2029

A1~A7 IC 170050010 DRIVER CHIPS

A8 IC 170110004 DRIVER CHIP
A9 IC 170050001

ARITHMETIC AMPLIFIER

CHIP

A10 170110004 DRIVER CHIP

B1 IC 170040014 TTL LOGICAL CHIP

B2~B7 IC 170170037 D/A REVERSION CHIP

B8 IC 170040014 TTL LOGICAL CHIP

B9~B11 IC 170170037 D/A REVERSION CHIP

B12-B13 IC 170040014 TTL LOGICAL CHIP

C1 IC 170170039 STABLE-VOLTAGE CHIP
C2 IC 170170012

BUS CHIP FOR

RECEIVING/TRANSMITTING
C3 IC 170040033 EEPROM
D1 IC 230040120 MICROPROCESSOR

NOT SHOWN PAN DRIVE BELT 290151217 309-3M-103Z 103 TEETH
NOT SHOWN TILT DRIVE BELT 290151218 HTD420-3M-140Z 140 TEETH

NOTE: You may order all parts of the PILOT 300 besides the table listed above. When ordering please
state the exact name and part no.. Repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician.

PR LIGHTING LTD

571 Yingbin Road Dashi Panyu Guangzhou 511430, China

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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Last Revision: 14:09:2002