Pure Reliability CENTURY COLOUR 2500L PR-2001 User Manual

CENTURY COLOUR

2500L

PR-2001

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

INDEX

SECTION PAGE

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR 3
CONSTRUCTION 4
FITTING THE LAMP 4
POWER SUPPLY – MAINS 4
OPERATION 5
STAND-ALONE MODE 5
XLR CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATOR 6
MASTER/SLAVE MODE 7
CONTROLLER MODE - DMX OPERATION 7
DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS 9
MAINTENANCE 11
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN 11
TROUBLESHOOTING 11
TECHNICAL DATA 12
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 13

COMPONENT ORDER CODES 14

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 inform ation herein, or an y consequence arising fro m them.
Every unit has been tested completel y and packed properly by the manufacturer. Ple ase make sure the packing
and / or the unit is in good condition before installation and use. Should there be any damage caused by
transportation, consult your dealer and do not use the unit. Any damage caused by improper use will not be
assumed by the manufacturer and / o r dealer.

ACCESSORIES

THESE ITEMS ARE PACKED TOGETHER WITH THE PROJECTOR

Power-cord (1 PCS)
Barndoors (1 SET)
XLR plug (1 PCS)
XLR socket (1 PCS)
This manual (1 PCS)

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Century Colour 2500L, PR-2001.
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 Century Colour is an innovative projector with an elegant housing made from high
quality aluminiun-alloy with an epoxy paint finish. The Century Colour complies to CE norms
and standards and uses international protocol DMX 512.

The Century Colour features full CYM colour mixing with high resolution stepper motors, and
an independent adjustable linear mechanical dimmer 0-100%. The protection against dust
and liquid is very high, IP 44, and guarantees perfect functioning even in unfavourable
weather conditions. The angle of inclination of the projector-head is adjusted easily from 0°
to 90°. It is an ideal luminaire to light up buildings, exhibitions or for artistic applications.

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SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR

The following points are important for safety as well as for the smooth installation an d
performance of the unit.

When unpacking and before disposing of the package 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 unit. Keep the package well for your possible future
transportation.

The projector is intended for outdoor use and is rated at IP44. Install only in level locations.
Keep this device away from dry and excessive moisture.

The projector is not designed or intended to be mounted onto 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 all the cooling fans run normally and no ventilation slo ts are
blocked.

Do not project the beam onto inflammable surfaces, minimum distance is 5m.

5m
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 o f power supply match the power

requirements of the projector. Only use the lamp with the specified type and ra ting.
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 hands.
The lamp used in this projector is a high power 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. Occasional breaks in operation will prolong the life of both the lamp and
the 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 n ot in use or before cleaning it
or before attempting any maintenance work.

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

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CONSTRUCTION

FITTING THE LAMP

Position the projector-head in vertical position and lock it via the locking knobs.
Remove the projector-head cover by loosening the 4 retaining-clips.
Open the dichroic-colour-filter bracket by undoing the 2 M4 knurled-screws.
Insert the lamp in the lamp-holder, and ensure the little bubble on the lamp is at a right

angle (90°) to the beam path. Keep the lamp clean during installation.
Tighten the 2 M3 lamp fixing screws manually. Do not overtighten.
Close the dichroic-colour-filter bracket and reinstall the projector-head cover. Make sure

that all screws and retaining-clips are tightened.
Note: The MSI 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.

POWER SUPPLY - MAINS

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 projector connect to the mains using a 3-pin 16A plug .

IMPORTANT

It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and that electrical installation
conforms to all relevant standards. Power consumption of the Century Colour 2500L is
2800W at 220V.

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When the power is switched on, the projector automatically starts to run the progr ammes of
self test. After finishing these, the projector is ready for operation.
Remove the cover of the control panel, you will see the DIP switches with numbers from 1 to
4, 3 rotary DIP switches for setting the start address and an LED display as shown in the
figure below.

When the status LED is illuminated the projector is receiving a DMX signal. If the status LED
is off which means no DMX signal is being received, check your DMX cables and connectors.
Press the RESET button to reset the DMX start address and functions, and the status LED
will flash.

Without connecting the controller, setting the DIP
switch as shown right, the projector will run in stand­alone mode.
In stand-alone mode, you should only set the values of
the rotary DIP switches with the tens and units, and
then press the RESET button. After 30 seconds, the
apparatus will run automatically the selected one
program of the 15 built-in programmes. (How to set the
rotary DIP switches, please refer to “auto programmes
table” below.)

AUTO PROGRAMMES TABLE

In stand-alone and master/slave mode, by setting the 2 rotary DIP switches as shown in the
following table, the unit will run whichever of the 15 programmes that have been se

t.

TENS UNITS PROGRAMS FUNCTIONS

0 1 1 Slow change colours from red to magenta to yellow
0 2 2 Slow change colours from red to magenta to yellow to

white
0 3 3 Slow change colours from green to cyan to yellow
0 4 4 Slow change colours from green to cyan to yellow to

white
0 5 5 Slow change colours from blue to cyan to magenta
0 6 6 Slow change colours from blue to cyan to magenta white
0 7 7 Slow change all colours in sequence
0 8 8 Slow change all colours and white in sequence
0 9 9 Medium-speed change all colours
1 0 10 Medium-speed change a ll colours and white in sequence
1 1 11 Medium to fast change all colours and white in sequence
1 2 12 Medium to fast change all colours in sequence
1 3 13 Fast change all colours and white in sequence
1 4 14 Basic colour s (in 6 seconds)
1 5 15 Basic colour s and white (in 6 seconds)

STAND-ALONE MODE

OPERATION

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