Pure Reliability PLANET PR-222R User Manual

PLANET

PR-222R

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 5
OPERATION 5
STAND-ALONE MODE 6
XLR CONNECTORS AND TERMINATOR 6
MASTER/SLAVE SYNCHRO MODE 7
CONTROLLER MODE - DMX OPERATION 8
DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS 9
MAINTENANCE 10
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEANING 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 11
TECHNICAL DATA 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.

THESE ITEMS ARE PACKED TOGETHER WITH THE PROJECTOR

Mounting Bracket (1 PCS)
M6 Handy Knob 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 PLANET PR-222R.
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 PLANET is an innovative projector with an elegant housing made from high intensity and
heat–resistant complex plastic which has various colors for your selection. The PLANET
complies to CE norms and standards and uses international protocol DMX-512. The PLANET
may be controlled by sound, auto programmes having been set or a controller, and it may be
used as a stand-alone unit, linked with each other for multi-units synchronously running, or
linked to a controller, so it is suitable for many different applications.
The PLANET features 12 colours and 12 gobos, and an independent adjustable strobe/shutter. It
can be setup easily with the touch-switches and a digital display screen.

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 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 apparatus. Keep the package well for your possible future
transportation.

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 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 lamp used in this projector is an MSD 250W 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. Occasional breaks 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 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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Mount the bracket provided on the body of the projector by 2 M6 knobs provided, then suspend
the projector via its mounting bracket using a M12 size bolt and a nut. When you want to adjust
the angle of the body of the projector, you only loosen the two 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 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 10Kg for each PLANET.
For safety the unit should have a secondary fixing with a safety chain through the fixing hole on
the upper unit, and the safety chain should afford 10 times of the unit’s weight.

Open the lamp access hatch at the bottom of the projector by loosening the 2 M4 screws as
shown above.
Take out the lamp-bracket from the inside of the projector by loosening the 2 M4 screws.
Insert the lamp in the lamp holder.
Install the lamp-bracket on the position slot well and then tighten the 2 M4 handy screws.
Close the lamp access hatch again, and then tighten the 2 M4 handy screws.

NOTE: The MSD 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.

INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR

FITTING 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. It is

recommended that the

green/yellow conductor must
be earthed correctly.

The projector may be controlled by sound, auto
programmes or a controller, and it may be operated in
Stand-Alone automatic mode, in Master/Slave synchro
mode or in Controller mode. With the touch-switches
and the digital display screen, DMX start address can
be easily set and the various setup options may be
configured.

TO SET THE DMX START ADDRESS

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).

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the required DMX start address in the display.
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 when the projector is powered up.
In Stand-Alone mode, the DMX start address can be set at random.

In the Controller mode and Master/Slave mode, the DMX start address must be set correctly.
(Refer to “Controller mode” and “Master/Slave mode” sections).

SETUP OPTIONS - PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION

To browse through the various Setup Options, press the FUNC button consecutively. There are
11 option codes (1~9 and A, b), each code has a specific function. The functions provided are
listed in the following table.

Once you have selected the desired operation code, press the key UP or DOWN to select “n”
(means OFF) or “y “ (means ON). N = ON, 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 green LED will flash during this operation.

OPERATION

POWER SUPPLY - MAINS