Pure Reliability SOLO 250, PR-2255 User Manual

SOLO 250

PR-2255

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

INDEX

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR 3
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR 4
FITTING THE LAMP 4
POWER SUPPLY – MAINS 5
CONTROL CONNECTIONS 5
SETUP OPTIONS-PROJECTOR CONFIGURATIN 6
TO SET THE DMX START ADDRESS 7
DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS 8
STAND-ALONE MODE & MASTER/SLAVE MODE 9
CHANGING THE GOBOS 9
LUBRICATION 9
MAINTENANCE 10
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
TECHNICAL DATA 11
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 12
COMPONENT ORDER CODES 13
CHANGING THE OPERATION VOLTAGE AND/OR FREQUENCY 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 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 are 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 (2 PCS)
M8x25 screw for mounting brackets (4 PCS)
Power-cord (1 PCS)
XLR cable with XLR socket and XLR plug (1 PCS)
Safety cord (1 PCS)
Spare gobos (4 PCS)
This manual (1 PCS)

Thank you for purchasing our product SOLO 250, PR-2255.
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 SOLO 250 is an innovative projector with an elegant housing, which is made from high intensity
and heat–resistant complex plastic. SOLO 250 complies to CE norms and standards and uses
international protocol DMX 512. SOLO 250 can be used as a stand-alone unit, mutual units
connecting with each other for synchro master/slave or linked to a controller, so it is suitable for many
different applications.
SOLO 250 features 9 colours, 7 interchangeable rotating gobos, and an independent adjustable
strobe/shutter, prism effect and remote focus. It can be setup easily with the touch-switches and a
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.

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 and 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, which is been performed as shown in “installing the projector” section.
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. But occasional
breaks will prolong the life of the lamp and projector.

Never run the projector without a lamp.
There is no user serviceable part inside the projector, do not open the housing and never operate the

projector with the covers removed.

SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR

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 in the package. 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 SOLO 250. For safety the projector should have a secondary fixing with a safety cord through
the holes on the underside of the unit.

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

Note: Watch the text on back cover.

Undo the screw on the lamp access hatch upwards, and then remove the hatch.
Undo the 2xM4 screws and then pull out the lamp bracket with the old lamp.
Pull out the old lamp from the lamp bracket and then plug in the new lamp. Do
not touch the glass of the lamp with bare hands.
Remount the lamp bracket and fasten the screws, then remount the lamp
access hatch and fasten the screws.

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.
To optimise 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 centre 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.

FITTING THE LAMP

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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 be supplied
separately so that they may be individually switched on and off.

IMPORTANT

It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and the electrical installation conforms to all
relevant standards. Power consumption of the SOLO 250 is 400W.

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 SOLO 250 accepts digital control signals
in standard DMX512 (1990) format.
Connect the controller’s output to the first fixture’s input. Connect the first fixture’s output to the second
fixture’s input and connect the second fixure’s output to the third fixture’s input, and in the same way
for the rest. Eventually connect the last fixture’s output to a DMX terminator as shown in the figure
below.

CONTROL CONNECTIONS

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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