Robe Digital Spot 5000 DT User Manual

Version 2.3

DigitalSpot 5000 DT

Table of contents

1. Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

4. Fixture exterior view ................................................................................................................................................... 6

5. Video inputs ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

6. Connection to the mains ............................................................................................................................................ 7

6.1 Powering on the DigitalSpot 5000 DT ................................................................................................................... 7

6.2 “Power down” mode ............................................................................................................................................ 7

7. Shutting down the DigitalSpot 5000 DT ..................................................................................................................... 8

8. Positioning the DigitalSpot 5000 DT ........................................................................................................................... 8

9. Rigging the fixture ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

10. DMX 512 connection .............................................................................................................................................. 11

11. Ethernet connection ............................................................................................................................................... 11

12. Folder organization ................................................................................................................................................. 12

13. Control menu map .................................................................................................................................................. 14

14. Operating modes .................................................................................................................................................... 20

15. Control menu .......................................................................................................................................................... 20

15.1 Fixture Address ................................................................................................................................................. 20

15.2 Fixture information ........................................................................................................................................... 21

15.3 Personality ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

15.4 Lamp On/Off ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

15.5 Manual control ................................................................................................................................................. 23

15.6 Stand-alone setting ........................................................................................................................................... 23

15.7 Preview mode. .................................................................................................................................................. 25

15.8 Reset functions ................................................................................................................................................. 25

15.9 Service menu .................................................................................................................................................... 25

15.10 Special functions ............................................................................................................................................. 26

15.11 Fixture Off ....................................................................................................................................................... 28

16. Keystones ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

16.1 Global keystone parameters............................................................................................................................. 28

16.2 Layer keystone parameters .............................................................................................................................. 29

17. In Frame and Out Frame parameters ..................................................................................................................... 33

18. Video Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 33

19. Playback speed ...................................................................................................................................................... 34

20. Graphic effects ........................................................................................................................................................ 35

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20.1 Kaleidoscopic effect .......................................................................................................................................... 35

20.2 Circular effect (Fish eye) ................................................................................................................................... 36

20.3 RGB (CMY) effects ............................................................................................................................................. 37

20.4 Iris effect on layer ............................................................................................................................................. 42

20.5 Auto iris effect on layer .................................................................................................................................... 45

20.6 Zoom effects on layer ....................................................................................................................................... 45

20.7 Another graphic effects on layers..................................................................................................................... 46

21. Media content management .................................................................................................................................. 48

21.1 Moving files between the fixture and a PC ...................................................................................................... 48

21.2 Moving files between networked fixtures ........................................................................................................ 52

22. Remote control of the fixture via WWW browser ................................................................................................. 52

23. Picture merging....................................................................................................................................................... 57

23.1 Picture merging control channels ..................................................................................................................... 57

23.2 Picture merging example .................................................................................................................................. 65

24. Pre-cut content mode for Picture Merging ........................................................................................................... 66

25. Effect video synchronization .................................................................................................................................. 68

26. Projection onto angular, cylindric or spheric surfaces ........................................................................................... 69

26.1 Curved surface support channels ..................................................................................................................... 69

26.2 Rectangle onto circle (sphere) mapping with picture merging ........................................................................ 71

27. Video processing on gobo layers from a streaming video server .......................................................................... 72

28. CITP/MSEX protocol ............................................................................................................................................... 79

29. Technical specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 80

30. Error and information messages ............................................................................................................................ 83

31. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 84

31.1 Replacing the projector .................................................................................................................................... 84

31.2 Replacing the air filters ..................................................................................................................................... 85

31.3 Replacing the fuse ............................................................................................................................................ 86

31.4 System restore .................................................................................................................................................. 86

31.5 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ 86

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR DIGITALSPOT 5000 DT !

Save it for future reference.

This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.

Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.

The DigitalSpot 5000 DT was designed for indoor use and it is intended for professional application only.It is not

for household use.

1. Safety instructions

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT!

Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel of the fixture. This fixture should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized distributor or local power company.

Always disconnect the fixture from AC power before cleaning, removing or installing the fuses, or any part.

Make sure that the power switch is set to off-position before you connect the fixture to the mains. The power plug has to be accessible after installing the fixture. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this fixture where the cord may be damaged by persons walking on it.

Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the fixture and the power cord from time to time.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This fixture falls under protection class I. Therefore this fixture has to be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Do not look straight at the fixture objective lens or LED module during operation. The intense light beam may

damage your eyes.

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

This fixture was designed for indoor use only, Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water.

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When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.

Air vents and slots in the fixture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the device and to protect it from overheating.

The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and never must be blocked.

This fixture should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture.

Only operate the fixture after having checked that the housing is firmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.

Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture.

Do not block the front objective lens with any object when the fixture is under operation.

The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the fixture to cool approximately 40 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life.

Operate the fixture only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the fixture. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported.

Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the fixture are forbidden due to safety reasons!

If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like shortcircuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash etc.

To switch the DigitalSpot 5000 DT off, always use either option "Fixture Off" in main menu or set a DMX value of

channel 8 between 240-249.

Never switch the fixture off by pulling out the power plug from the socket otherwise the fixture may be damaged

(projector lamp, operating system...)!

2. Unpacking

The DigitalSpot 5000 DT is packaged in either a cardboard box or one-unit (two-unit) flight case to protect the product during shipment. The following items are included:

- the DigitalSpot 5000 DT

- 2 omega holders

- the USB 2.0 flash drive with a System recovery utility

- this user manual

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3. Introduction

The DigitalSpot 5000 DT features moving head with a video projection and automated lighting technologies including a DMX controllable digital media server installed in a fixture´s base. The built-in 32-bit Graphics Engine utilizes Linux and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive image control of graphic objects. The Digital spot 5000 DT uses DMX512 protocol to control hardware functions like pan, tilt, and zoom, as well as media fixture capabilities including loading images and movies. The graphics engine allows you manipulate position, scale, rotation, apply visual effects and color mix each image. S-Video and VGA inputs for direct input to data projectors are handy for perfoming presentations. S-Video and Composite live inputs can be used in graphics effects of DigitalSpot 5000DT

4. Fixture exterior view

The fixture head is locked for transportation - the tilt lock button (5) is pushed and the pan lock/unlock latch (2) is in a lock position. To unlock the fixture head, press the tilt unlock button (9) and move the pan lock/unlock letch into an unlock position.

Front panel of fixture base

- Yoke

- Pan lock/unlock latch

- Front panel

- Moving head

- Tilt lock button (red)

- Tilt unlock button (green)

- Base

- Handle

1 - Display

2 - Rotary control wheel 3 - Escape button 4 - Enter button

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Rear panel of the fixture base

5. Video inputs

Both VGA (8) and S-Video (9) inputs provide direct connection to the projector. The inputs are intended for a static presentation as data going through the inputs cannot be processed in a graphics engine ,it means that graphics effects from a DMX protocol will not be usable. In this use of the fixture, the function of Keystoning from a DMX protocol will not operate. Next both inputs S-Video (13) and Composite (14) enable to process data in a graphics engine, it is means that you can use all spectrum of effects that the DMX protocol offers.

6. Connection to the mains

Install a suitable plug on the power cord, note that the cores in the power cord are colored according to the following table.

ore (Eu) C

ore (US) Pin Symbol

Brown

Black

Live L

Light blue

White

Neutral

Yellow/Green Green Earth

The earth has to be connected!

6.1 Powering on the DigitalSpot 5000 DT

When the fixture is connected to the AC mains supply and the power switch is on, it automatically begins a homing procedure to verify that all functions of the fixture and its internal projector are in good order.

6.2 “Power down” mode

This mode omits fixture reset after switching the fixture on and deactivates all motors. The "Power down mode" is useful in special events e. g. if the fixture is placed in a flight case and you want to set its DMX address without taking it out from the case.To enter the "Power down mode",press and hold the [ENTER] button and at the same time switch on the Power switch. Press the [ESC] button to see a notice "Power Down Mode." Now you can use the fixture menu to set desired behaviour of the unit. If you want to go to the standard operation mode without switching the fixture off, run total reset of the fixture (menu item Reset all Systems ).

- Power cord

- Power switch

- Fuse

- 5-pin DMX outputt

- 5-pin DMX input

- Ethernet input

- USB inputs 8 - VGA intput-dataprojector. 9 - S-video intput-dataprojector

- 3-pin DMX input

- 3-pin DMX output

- ATX switch

- S-video input- graphics engine 14 -Composite input-

graphics engine

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7. Shutting down the DigitalSpot 5000 DT

There are two recommended ways how to shutdown the fixture:

1. A DMX controller can switch off the projector lamp and shut down the fixture with the "Lamp Off, Fixture Off" option on the control channel 8 (see DMX protocol).

2. The option "Fixture Off" in main menu of DigitalSpot 5000 DT switches off the projector´s lamp and shuts down the fixture.

After shutting down the fixture, switch the power switch at the rear side of the fixture base to the off position in order to save energy.

Removing power directly without the shutdown procedure

can reduce fixture reliability!

8. Positioning the DigitalSpot 5000 DT

The DigitalSpot 5000 DT is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1. Front Table - the fixture is placed near the floor in front of the screen.

2. Front Ceiling - the fixture is suspended upside-down from the ceiling (truss) in front of the screen. Set Ceiling Projection in the menu Personality ("Personality--->"Projection Presetting"

--->"Ceiling Projection"--->"On")

3. Rear Table - the fixture is placed near the floor behind the screen. Set Rear Projection in the menu Personality ("Personality--->"Projection Presetting"--->"Rear Projection"--->"On") Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

4. Rear Ceiling - the fixture is suspended upside-down from the ceiling (truss) behind the screen. Set Rear Projection in the menu Personality ("Personality--->"Projection Presetting"---> "Rear Projection"--->"On") and Ceiling Projection ("Personality--->"Projection Presetting"

--->"Ceiling Projection"--->"On") Note that a special rear projection screen is required. When determining the position of the fixture and projection screen, you will need to account for the projected image size, which is directly proportional to the projection distance. There is a chart of 4:3 aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your fixture.

Note: There is a tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. We recommend that if you intend to permanently install the DigitalSpot 5000 DT, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual fixture in m before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.

4.6' (1.4m)

11.8' (3.6m)

24.0' (7.3m)

36.1' (11.0m)

48.3' (14.7m)

40"

100"

200"

300"

400"

308"

231"

154"

77"

31"

4.6' (1.4m)

Screen Size

Max. Zoom

Min. Zoom

Distance

11.8' (3.6m) 17.7' (5.4m) 24.0' (7.3m) 30.2' (9.2m)

36.1' (11.0m)

48.3' (14.7m)

31" 77"

115" 154" 192" 231" 308"

40" 100" 150" 200" 250" 300" 400"

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9. Rigging the fixture

Please consider the respective national norms during the installation!

Verify the truss or support will handle the combined weight of all the fixtures on the truss Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture When rigging, derigging or servicing the fixture staying in the area below the installation place, on bridges, under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden. The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert before taking into operation for the first time and after changes before taking into operation another time. The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by a skilled person once a year. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, the vents must not be blocked or covered. Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put any flammable object near the fixture, hot air is exhausted from the air vents.

Keep the exhaust vents at least 1 m away from any objects.

Do not touch peripheral parts of the exhaust vent, especially screws, grids and metallic parts. These areas will become hot while the fixture is being used. Do not put anything on the fixture. Objects put on the fixture will not only get damaged but also may cause fire hazard by heat. Allow the fixture to cool for 20 minutes before handling. The fixture should be installed out of the reach of people.

We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when operating the fixture. Usage in these environments may cause a poor image quality. When using the fixture under dusty or smoky conditions,dust may accumulate on a lens, liquid crystal panels, or optical elements inside the projector. Such condition may degrade the quality of the projected image.

MPORTANT! Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including calculation of working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use a professional structural rigger. Improper installation can result in bodily injury and or damage to property.

The fixture must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.

Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the fixture on a truss.

Make sure that the device is fixed properly!

Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching

the fixtures is secure.

For overhead use, always install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. You must only use safety cables with screw-on carbines. Pull the safety cable through the two apertures on the bottom of the base and over the trussing system etc. Insert the end in the carbine and tighten the fixation screw.

A pair of the Omega holders can be placed in 4 positions on the bottom of the base. Use 2 clamps (not supplied) with screws M12.

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To install the fixture on the truss:

1. Bolt clamp (1) to the omega

holder (4) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder.

2. Fasten the omega holders on the

bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (3) into the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise. 3

. Fasten the safety-rope (2) through the t

wo apertures in the bottom of the base and over the trussing system.

Before taking into operation for the first time,

the installation has to be approved by an expert!

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10. DMX 512 connection

The fixture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin/5-pin XLR- connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.

Wiring of the XLR connectors: DMX output DMX input XLR mounting sockets (rear view): XLR mounting plugs (rear view):

– Shield

- Signal (-)

- Signal (+) 4 – Not connected

– Not connected

To build a DMX chain

1. Connect the DMX output of the first fixture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next fixture. Always connect one output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.

2. Use menu "DMX Settings " to set the DMX start address on all fixtures (see the "Fixture address" menu).

3. The option Activate DMX mode has to be confirmed in the “DMX Settings" menu on all fixtures.

Do not overload the link. Max. 32 fixtures may be connected on a DMX link.

Example:

Caution: Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the DMX output of the last fixture. The termination plug is a male 3-pin XLR plug with a 120 Ohm resistor soldered between Signal (–) and Signal (+).

11. Ethernet connection

The fixtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet network with an Art-Net communication protocol. The controlling software from PC (or lighting console) has to support the Art-Net protocol. The Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP. Its purpose is to allow transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.

IP address is the Internet protocol address. The IP uniquely identifies any node (fixture) on a network. The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.

The the DigitalSpot 5000 DT is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 socket for Ethernet input. Use a network cable category 5 (with four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the fixture to the network.

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RJ-45 socket (front view): RJ-45 plug (front view): 1- TD+ 5- Not connected 2- TD- 6- RX- 3- RX+ 7- Not connected 4- Not connected 8- Not connected

Patch cables that connect fixtures to the hubs or LAN sockets are wired 1:1, that is, pins with the same numbers are connected together: 1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 5-5 6-6 7-7 8-8

If only the fixture and the computer are to be interconnected, no hubs or other active components are needed. A cross-cable has to be used: 1-3 2-6 3-1 4-8 5-7 6-2 7-5 8-4

Ethernet operation.

Connect the Ethernet inputs of all fixtures in the fixture chain with the network. Use the menu "Artnet Settings " to set an IP address , artnet universe and artnet subnet on all fixtures (see the "Fixture address" menu). The option “Activate Artnet mode" has to be confirmed in “Artnet Settings ” menu on all fixtures. Example:

(DMX address=1) DMX address=1 DMX address=104 DMX address=1

IP address=002.168.002.004 IP address=002.168.002.003 IP address=002.168.002.002 Artnet Universe=2 Artnet Universe=1 Artnet Universe=1 Artnet Subnet=0 Artnet Subnet=0 Artnet Subnet=0

12. Folder organization

The library structure is reflected on the hard drive where all files for the library are stored. The whole library is contained within a special folder called ‘Media’. Inside the Media folder is a collection of folders (000,001...240) each named with a 3-digit number. Each folder following this convention represents a library folder and the 3-digit number represents the name of the folder. Because of this, you can’t have folders without the 3 digit number scheme. You can’t neither have two folders with the same digits. Inside each folder is a collection of media files that the library folder holds. The media files also should follow the 3-digit conventions where a 3-digit number is followed by an underscore and a name e.g.: 001_testfile1.png. Note that for media files the digit starts at 001_ since visual 0 is always considered as being empty.

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The media files assigned to the DMX values can be sorted either in an alphabetical or numerical order. Default assigning is the alphabetical order. If you need to change this sorting, go to the menu ”Personality“ and select “Gobo selection mode“ option. The numerical order is suitable in the case that you need to exactly assign certain media files to specified DMX addresses. The table below show differences in fileDMX assignment between the alphabetical and numerical sorting. The table also includes file names without a correct 3-digit convention to illustrate their behaviour in the numerical sorting.

Media file name

DMX

value

at Alphabetical Sorting

DMX

value

at Numerical Sorting

001_testfile1.png

1 1

020_testfile2.png

2 20

19_testfile3.png

3 19

3_testfile4.png

4 3

460_testfile5.png

Not Assigned*

testfile6.png

6 Not Assigned**

* The 3-digit number has to be in range of 001-255. If there is more than 255 media files in the folder, files above 255 are ignored. ** The media file name does not contain any digit.

Subfolders 000-020 are reserved for default gobos and videos (from factory) and their content cannot be changed.

The images and video clips can be in one of the following formats: bmp, jpg, tga; .png, gif, pcx, pnm, xpm and lbm for images and mpeg1, mpeg2 for videos.

The folder named "Update" contains subfolders with the update files.The subfolders are created automatically during software updating and their names matching to date when software update has been executed. The folder a "Log" serves for saving log files generate by the option "Generate Log File" in a menu "Special Functions" of the control panel.Log file names are deducated from the date when the file has been logged out. Top level folder Media 000 001 002 : 240 Update 13-08-06_09:15:33 : 01-03-06_14:23:50 Log

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13. Control menu map

Default settings=Bold print

Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8

Fixture Address

DMX Settings

Set DMX Address

001-512

Activate DMX

Mode Ethernet Settings

Set IP Address

Default IP Address

Custom IP Address Gateway

Address Set ArtNet Universe

0-15

Set ArtNet Subnet

0-15

Activate Artnet Mode

Fixture Information

DMX Values Pan 0-255

Synchro to L2 0-255

Media Disk Space Usage

Free Disk Space Used Disk Space

Software Version

Graphic Engine IC1 Motherboard IC2 Motherboard IC3 Motherboard

HeadBoard

GPU Info: GPU

Video Bios

Driver Version

Display Device

Product IDs Mac Addr.

Personality Pan Reverse On, Off

Tilt Reverse On, Off

Analog Iris Reverse

On, Off

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Menu Level 1

Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8

Lamp Presetting

Lamp On/Power On

On, Off

Lamp Off via DMX

On, Off

Lamp On If DMX is Present

On, Off

Lamp Off if not DMX

On, Off

Display Adjusting

Display Permanent On

Display Off After

5 min

Permanent On

Display Orientation

Normal

Orientation

Rotated

Orientation

Pan/Tilt Feedback

On, Off

Pan/Tilt Mode Time Mode

Speed Mode

Active Blackout While:

During Movement Cor.

On, Off

Pan/Tilt Moving

On, Off

Projection Presetting

Ceiling Projection

On, Off

Rear Projection

On, Off

Dmx Protocol

Protocol Version

Version 3.9

Version 4.7

Version 5.5

Version 6.3

Gobo Selection Mode

Alphabetical Order

Gobo Selection

Mode

Numerical Order

Verbose Mode

Verbose Mode 0

Verbose Mode 1

DMX Verbose Mode

Synchro Verbose Mode

Default Setting

Set Default Values

Remove User Media Content

Lamp On/Off On, Off

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Menu Level 1

Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8

Manual Control

Manual DMX Control

Pan 0-255

Synchro to L2 0-255

Video Input Selection

Internal Input

External VGA Input

External SVideo Input

Dataprojector Control

Stand-alone Setting

Play Program

Test program In Loop

Normal Mode

Program 1 Static Mode Pan 0-255

: Tilt 0-255

Zoom 0 - 255

Program 10 Focus 0-255

Run Program

Editing Program

Program 1

: Edit Steps Step 1

Pan

Program 10 :

Step 99

Synchro To L2

Step Time

0.1-25.5 sec

Fade Time

0.1-25.5 sec

Snap DMX

Save

Start Step 1-99

Save and Copy

End Step 1-99

Play DMX Program

DMX Program 1 in Loop

DMX Program 10 in Loop

Record DMX Program

DMX Program 1

DMX Program 10

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Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8

Preset Playback

Deactivated

DMX Program 10 in Loop

Fixture Off Timer

Timer Deactivated Timer Activated Set Timer Hours Set Timer Minutes

Play DMX Program

DMX Program 1 in Loop

DMX Program 10 in Loop

Preview Mode

Reset Functions

Reset Pan/Tilt System

Reset

Zoom/Focus

System

Reset Iris system

Reset All Systems

Service Menu

Power On Time

Total Hours

Resetable Hours

Lamp On Time Total Hours

Resetable Hours

Lamp Strikes Total Strikes

Resetable Strikes

Fixture Temperatures

Current

Projector

temp. 1

Projector

temp. 2

Projector

temp. 3

Pan/Tilt Board

Maximum Nonresetable

Projector

temp. 1

Projector

temp. 2

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Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8

Projector

temp. 3

Pan/Tilt Board

Maximum Resetable

Projector

temp. 1

Projector

temp. 2

Projector

temp. 3

Pan/Tilt Board

Air Filters

Time To Clean Up Filters Set clean Up Timer

10..50..300

Special Functions

Regenerate Thumbnails

Set Thumbnail size

50..96...300

Regenerate Thumbnails

FTP Server Set Account

Allow Anonymous

Yes/No

HTTP Access Set Account

Allow Anonymous

Yes/No

USB Data Synchronize

USB1 Open Media Open 000 Open

USB2 :

Synchronize to Fixture

240

Synchronize

Synchronize to Fixture

Synchronize from Fixture

Update Open

Synchronize to Fixture

Synchronize from Fixture

Init Flash Disc

Software Update

Update

Graphical Software

Update HW

processors Software

Update Media Content

Calibrate Values Analog Iris Calib. 0-255

Generate Log File

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Menu Level 1

Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Level 4 Menu Level 5 Menu Level 6 Menu Level 7 Menu Level 8

Remote Servis

Set Service IP Address

Remote IP

Address

077.048.000.224

Remote Port 08283

Service Port 08290

Set Default Gateway

Gateway

Address

002.001.001.001

Start Remote Service

Fixture Off

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14. Operating modes

Before operating the DigitalSpot 5000 DT from a DMX 512 controller, you need to define the source of DMX data, which may be: DMX 512 - data is transmitted over standard DMX cables. Set a valid DMX start address, which is defined as the first channel from which the DigitalSpot 5000 DT will respond to the controller. Please, be sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to control each DigitalSpot 5000 DT correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link. For DMX start address setting, please refer to the instructions under "Fixture Address". ArtNet - data is transmitted over Ethernet network using Artnet protocol. Set an IP address, Artnet Universe and Artnet Subnet. For Artnet setting, please refer to the instructions under "Fixture Address".

15. Control menu

The control panel situated on the front panel of the base offers several features. You can simply set the fixture addresses, configure the fixture, run test, make a reset and also use many functions for setting fixture behaviour.

Control elements on the control board:

[RNS] encoder wheel-moves between menu items on the same level, scrolls between values. [ESC] button-leaves menu without saving changes [ENTER] button-enters menu, confirms adjusted values and leaves menu

After switching the fixture on, than press [ENTER] and the display shows the initial screen: the display shows address:

The main menu of the control panel is accessed by pressing the [ENTER] button. To browse through the menu, rotate the [RNS] wheel. To select a function or submenu, press the [ENTER] button.

15.1 Fixture Address

Use this menu to set the DMX address. DMX Setting --- Select this submenu to set the DMX start address. Set DMX Address - sets DMX address. After selecting desired DMX address confirm setting by using the function "Activate DMX Mode": Activate DMX Mode - Data is

received from DMX input.

Artnet Setting --- Select this submenu to set the fixture for Ethernet operating. Set IP Address - Select this submenu to set an IP address and NetMask.

The IP address is the Internet protocol address and uniquely identifies any node (fixture) on a network. There can't be 2 fixtures with the same IP address on the network! Default IP Address

-Preset IP address.

Custom IP Address - The option enables edit all numbers of the IP address. To set the custom IP address:

1. Select „Custom IP Address” and press the [ENTER].

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2. Use RNS wheel to set the first number of the IP address

3. Press the [ENTER] to move on the second number of the IP address

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the third and fourth number of the IP address. If you want to return back on the previously edited number, press [ESC]. The same way you can set the Netmask Address.

Gateway Address –Option allows to set gateway address.

Set ArtNet Universe -

Select this submenu to set a Universe (0-15).

The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame

of 512 channels.

Set ArtNet Subnet - Select the option to set Ethernet subnetworks to which the fixture belongs (0-15) After setting all Artnet parameters confirm setting by using the function "Activate Artnet Mode":

Activate Artnet Mode - Data is

received from the Ethernet input.

15.2 Fixture information

DMX Values --- Select this item to read DMX values of each channel received by the fixture.

Media Disk Space Usage --- Select the item to read information about the hard disk space.

Free Disk Space --- Select the item to show a size of free hard disk space (MB). Used Disk Space --- Select the item to show a size of used hard disk space (MB).

Software Version --- Select this function to read the software version of the fixture modules: Graphic Engine - a graphic software of the fixture. IC1 Motherboard - a processor IC1 on the main board in the fixture base (the IC1 controls communication, DMX, fans, temperatures).

IC2 Motherboard - a processor IC2 on the main board in the fixture base (tilt).

IC3 Motherboard - a processor IC3 on the main board in the fixture base (pan). Headboard - a processor in the fixture head (zoom, focus, iris ).

GPU Info --- Select the item to read information about graphics processing unit, drivers and type of the projector.

Product IDs --- Select the function to read the MAC address of the fixture.

15.3 Personality

Use this menu to modify DigitalSpot 5000 DT operating behaviour.

Pan Reverse --- Select this function to invert the pan movement.

Tilt Reverse --- Select this function to invert the tilt movement.

Analog Iris Reverse

---

Select this function to invert the mechanical iris movement.

Lamp Presetting --- Select this menu to change the lamp “behaviour”. Lamp On/Power On - Select this function to turn the projector´s lamp on automatically

after switching the fixture on. Lamp Off via DMX - Select this function to switch the lamp off via DMX. Lamp On if DMX Present - This function allows you to strike the lamp automatically after 26 seconds if a DMX signal is present on the data link. Lamp Off if not DMX

- This function allows you to switch off the lamp automatically after 2

minutes if a DMX signal is missing on the data link.

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Display Adjusting --- This function allows you to change the display settings: Display Permanent On - This function allows you to keep the display permanent on or to turn it off after 5 minutes of inactivity of control buttons (wheel) Display Orientation - Select this function to adjust the display orientation: Normal orientation - A standard display orientation. Rotated Orientation - Inverts the display by 180°. Pan/Tilt Feedback --- This function allows to return the moving head to the required pan/tilt position after changing the position by an external force (e.g. by a stroke). Be careful, the Pan/Tilt Feedback OFF is not the standard operation and the head of the fixture can be damaged! Note: If the feedback was switched off ,the pan/tilt position is changed by an external force and the feedback is switched on again, the moving head might not to be synchronized with the DMX signal. You have to make a reset in order to synchronize the moving head with the DMX signal.

Pan/Tilt mode --- Use this menu to set the character of the pan/tilt movement. Time mode --- Pan and tilt will move with different speeds and they will come at the same time to the end point (pan and tilt sets its optimal speed).

Speed Mode --- Pan and tilt will move with the same speed as adjusted by the channel 5.

(Pan/Tilt speed). E.g. pan will come to the end point and wait for tilt, which has longer track. Active Blackout while: --- Use this function if you wish to close the light output during the following events: During Movement correction --- Select this function to enable the blackout during the head movement correction (if the moving head lost its right pan/tilt position for a short moment). Pan/Tilt Moving --- This function closes the light output during pan/tilt changing.

Projection Presetting --- Use this menu depending on the installation location of the fixture: Ceiling Projection --- When this function is "On", a picture is top (bottom and left) right reversed.This function enables to project the image from a ceiling mounting of the DigitalSpot 5000 DT. Rear projection --- When this function is "On", picture is left (right) reversed. This function enables to project the image to a rear projection screen.

DMX protocol --- Use this menu to to select a desired protocol version.

Protocol Version :

Version 3.9 --- contains 86 control channels. Version 4.7 --- contains 87 control channels. Version 5.5 --- contains 95 control channels. Versions 6.3 --- contain 103 control channels.

Gobo Selection Mode --- Use this menu to select desired sorting of media files in media subfolders. Alphabetical Order --- The media files are assigned to DMX values in an alphabetical order. Numerical projection --- The media files are assigned to DMX values in a numerical order.

Verbose Mode --- Use this menu to hide messages displayed on the screen when you are changing some setting

on the Power/Special functions channel (e.g. Rear projection on, Rear projection off.....) .

Verbose Mode 0 --- Generated messages are hidden. Verbose Mode I --- Generated messages are visible on the projection screen.

DMX Verbose Mode --- It displayes information regards picture at the bottom left corner of

the image (channel, name, DMX value):

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Synchro Verbose Mode --- used for debugging of video synchronization.

Default Settings --- Select this option to set default values or to remove user´s content in the fixture.

Set Default Values --- Select this option to reset all fixture personalities to the default values. Remove User Media Content --- The item deletes all user media contents except the factory media

content.

15.4 Lamp On/Off

Use this option in order to switch on/off the projector´s lamp.Do not use the projector continuously for 24 hours or more. If using the projector continuously for long periods, turn it off and leave it for one hour at least once during a 24 hour period.

15.5 Manual control

Manual DMX control ---Select this menu to control all channels by the control elements on the control board. Video Input Selection ---This menu enables to select desired video input:

Internal input External VGA Input External SVIDEO Input

Data projector control --- Select this menu to operate the on-screen menu of the projector by means of the control elements placed on the fixture control board.

The [RNS] encoder wheel controls movement between arrow fields on the control display and the [ENTER] button enables movement in menu.Pressing the [ENTER] on a circular field (with "OK") confirms selected options. The [ESC] button-leaves menu without saving changes.

15.6 Stand-alone setting

Use this menu to set options for a stand-alone mode as a selection of the playing program, programming and modifying current programs.

Play program

--- Select this menu to run a built-in program or 10 freely-programmable programs

in a loop.

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Test Program In Loop --- The option starts built-in test program. Program 1 In Loop : These options start user defined programs Program 10 In Loop

Every program can run in two modes: Normal -

This mode uses pan/tilt movement and therefore is good

for a dynamic projection.

Static

- T

his mode is suitable for projections on the wall, ceiling or ground without any head movement. By means of items Pan, Tilt and Focus is possible to adjust moving head to the desired position. Running program is possible to pause by pressing the [ENTER] button.

Edit Program --- Select this menu to edit or create a program. The DigitalSpot 5000 DT has 10 freely-programmable programs, each up to 99 steps. Each program step has a step time, during which effects last in a current step. Procedure:

1. Select the program you want to edit (“Program 1” - “Program 10”) and press the [ENTER] button.

2. Select “Edit Steps” menu and press [ENTER] button.

3. Select the desired program step (“Step 01” - “Step 99”) and press [ENTER] button.

4. Select the desired item and press the [ENTER] button. Now you can edit a DMX value of selected item by the [RNS] encoder wheel

5. Press the [ENTER] to save adjusted value.

6. Select another effects (channels) and repeat steps 4 an 5.

7. Select “Save” or “Save and Copy” and press the [Enter] to confirm all adjusted values in a current step: “Save” - saves the current prog. step “Save and Copy” - saves and copies the current prog. step to the next prog. step. Option “Snap DMX”- inserts current values from DMX to all effects (channels). It is very useful function, you don not have to adjust all effects to desired positions, all values are loaded from DMX.

8. Go to the next prog. step ,press the [ENTER] and repeat this procedure (steps 4 and 7). After creation of the program, you can simply reduced its length (by changing the start/end step) using either “Start Step” item or “End Step” item.

Play DMX Program --- Select this menu to run one of 10 programs which have been recorded via the menu “Record DMX program”. By pressing the [ENTER] you can switch the running program into the 3 following modes:

Pause, Playing, Playing in Loop. The current program step is shown on the fixture display:

Record DMX Program --- The menu allows to record DMX data that receives the fixture and then replay them again via the menu “Play DMX program”. There is a list of 10 programs for recording with unlimited steps each. Select desired program number and press the [ENTER] to enter the recording screen.

The data record starts after changing any receiving DMX value. To stop recording, press [ENTER] or [ESC]. Recorded DMX program has the name dprg_xx.csv where the xx means the number of the program (e.g.

dpr_01.csv, dprg_02.csv....) and is stored in the folder “Programs” accessible by means of FTP. The format of this

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file is a plain text that allows additional user editing. The first line of the file includes all DMX channels with their starting DMX values and the next lines display changes of DMX values of channel effect and a relevant time of the changes.

Note: If you select the program which contains previously recorded data, the data will be overwritten without warning.

Preset playback --- The menu allows to select a program (or a DMX program), which will be played automatically in

a loop after switching the fixture on.

Fixture Off Timer --- The menu offers to control the time during which the fixture is on and, for example, plays the recorded program. The adjusted time period is counted from starting the fixture.

Deactivated Timer --- The item disables the “Fixture Off Timer” option. Set Timer Hours --- The item enables to set hours for the “Fixture Off Timer”.

Set Timer Minutes --- The item enables to set minutes for the “Fixture Off Timer”.

15.7 Preview mode.

This item enables to display the image, going from the projector, on the fixture´s display. Note: If this function is called out ,the video sequence from projector will not be played continuously because the fixture´s processor has to display this sequence twice at the same time ( on the wall and on the display)

15.8 Reset functions

The DigitalSpot 5000 DT can be reset totally or in function modules. Select relevant function to run a reset:

Reset Graphics Engine --- This function resets a graphics engine. Reset Pan/Tilt System --- This function resets pan and tilt movement. Reset Zoom/Focus system --- This function resets azoom and focus module. Reset Iris system --- This function resets iris module. Reset All systems --- This function enables the fixture to index all effects and return to their standard positions.

15.9 Service menu

Use this menu to read useful information about the fixture.

Power On Time ---Select this submenu to read the number of operation hours of the fixture. Total Hours -

The function shows the total number of the operation hours since

the DigitalSpot 5000

has been fabricated.

Resetable Hours -

The function shows the number of the operation hours that

the DigitalSpot 5000

has been powered on since the counter was last reset. In order

to reset this counter to 0, press [ENTER] twice. Lamp On Time --- Select this submenu to read the number of the operation hours with the projector lamp on. Total Hours -

The function shows the total number of the operation hours with the lamp

on since

the

DigitalSpot5000

has been fabricated.

Resetable Hours -

The function shows the number of the operation hours with the

lamp on that

the

DigitalSpot5000

has been powered on since the counter was last reset.

In order to reset this counter to 0, press [ENTER] twice.

Lamp Strikes --- Select this submenu to read the total number of the projector lamp strikes. Total Hours - The function shows the total number of the lamp strikes since

the

DigitalSpot5000

has been fabricated.

Resetable Hours

- The function shows the number of the lamp strikes since

the counter was last reset. In order to reset this counter to 0, press [ENTER] twice.

Fixture Temperatures --- Select this submenu to read the temperatures of the projector:

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Current - Select this function to read the current temperatures of the fixture interior . Maximum nonresetable -The function shows the max. temperatures of the fixture interior since the DigitalSpot 5000 DT has been fabricated. Maximum resetable - The function shows the maximum temperatures of the fixture interior since the respective counter was last reset. In order to reset desired counter to 0, press [ENTER] twice. Measuring points of temperatures:

Projector temp.1 [°C] ]………….temperature measured in the data projector Projector temp.2 [°C]…………..temperature measured in the data projector Projector temp.3 [°C] ]…………..temperature measured in the data projector

Pan /Tilt Board. [°C] ...............temperature on the PCB in the fixture base

Air Filters --- Regular cleaning of the air filters is very important for the DigitalSpot 5000 DT life and performance. Buildup of dust, dirt and fog fluid residues reduces the fixture´s light output and cooling ability. The two items of menu help you to keep cleaning period of the air filters. Time To Cleanup Filters - The option allows you to read the time which remains to cleaning air filters. Expired time period is signalized by a negative mark at the time value and a warning icon (triangle) on the display with the following message: "Please , Clean Up Airs Filters." Clean the filters and reset this menu item (by pressing the "Enter" button twice while this menu is highlighted)

Set Cleanup Timer - Cleaning schedule for the fixture depends on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify accurate cleaning interval. This function allows you to change the cleaning interval of the air filters. This "reminder" value is 50 hours and it is set as default. Inspect fixture within its 50 hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. If cleaning is required, clean all air filters and change the value in this menu on acceptable level. Min. level is 10 hours, max. is 300 hours.

15.10 Special functions

Use this menu for special services like remote servis or software update.

Regenerate Thumbnails --- Use the menu to manage thumbnails behaviour. Set Thumbnail size - The menu item allows set the size of the thumbnail: 50-min.size,

300-max.size. Regenerate Thumbnails - By pressing the "Enter" button the refreshing process of gobo/video thumbnails starts. This action should be performed if you have changed gobo/video files and the fixture was not switched off after the change , otherwise the refreshing process runs automatically at starting up of the DigitalSpot 5000 DT. FTP Server --- The FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server is used to transfer files between the fixture and a PC over an ethernet network by means of FTP client running on your PC. The "FTP Server" menu allows control of an access to the fixture´s folders. Set Account - The option allows you to protect the access to the fixture folders by setting the name and password. The same data must be entered in FTP terminal running on your PC. Allow Anonymous - If this option is set "Yes" ,no password is required in FTP terminal but the user name may be "ftp" or "anonymous". HTTP Access --- This menu enables to set access privileges which are used at entering to the Remote control program via your WWW browser.

Set Account

- The option allows you to protect the access to the Remote control

program by setting the name and password. The same data must be used in the Remote control program running on your PC or a light control console.

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Allow Anonymous - If this option is set "Yes" ,no password is required at entering to the Remote control program.

USB Data Synchronization --- The menu allows transfer of media files (images, videos) and software files between the USB stick and fixture´s hard disk and related operations. The USB stick must contain the following folders structure: Top level folder Media 000 001 002 : 240 Update Log : To create the folders structure mentioned above, use the option "Init Flash Disc". After creating folders structure on the USB stick you may load/download files into folders/subfolders .Maximum number of media files in one Media subfolder is 240. Subfolders 000-020 are reserved for default images/videos and cannot be changed (you cannot copy media files into these subfolders).

To upload a file/folder from the USB stick to the Media folder in the fixture:

1. Insert the USB stick to the USB port , select "USB Data Synchronize" from the menu and press the [ENTER], "USB1" or "USB2" (depends on used USB port) is displayed on the screen.

2. Press the [ENTER], select "Open", press the [ENTER].

3. Select "Media", press the [ENTER],

4. If you want to copy all Media folder (including subfolders 000-240), select item "Synchronize to Fixture". If you want to copy only one subfolder (e.g. 035) ,select "Open", press the [ENTER] , select desired subfolder from a list of subfolders ,press the [ENTER] and select option "Synchronize to Fixture". If you want to copy only one file, select "Open" and press the [ENTER]. Select the desired file, press the [ENTER] and confirm a question in a dialogue box. To download folder from the Media folder to the USB stick.

1. Insert the USB stick to the USB port , select "USB Data Synchronize" from the menu and press the [ENTER]. "USB1" or "USB2" (depends on used USB port) is displayed on the screen.

2. Press the [ENTER], select Open, press the [ENTER].

3. Select "Media", press the [ENTER],

4. If you want to copy all Media folder from the fixture (including subfolders 000-240), select item "Synchronize from Fixture". If you want to copy only one subfolder (e.g. 035) ,select "Open", press the [ENTER] , select desired subfolder from a list of subfolders ,press the [ENTER] and select option "Synchronize from Fixture". If you want to copy only one file, select "Open" and press Enter. Select the desired file, press the [ENTER] and confirm a question in a dialogue box.

Software Update --- This menu allows to update graphical software or hardware processors software. You have to download the latest version of the DigitalSpot 5000 DT software from ROBE website to your hard disk and then use either Ethernet network or the USB stick to move this file to the relevant folder in the DigitalSpot 5000 DT.

Copying software update file from the USB stick to the fixture:

1. Insert the USB stick to the USB port, select "USB Data Synchronize" from the menu and press Enter. There is an USB1 or USB2 (depends on used USB port) displayed on the screen.

2. Press Enter, select Open, press the [ENTER].

3. Select Update and press the [ENTER]. If you want to upload whole Update folder to the fixture, select option "Synchronize to Fixture".

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If you only want to copy one or more files to the fixture, select option "Open" and press the [ENTER]. Select desired file, press the [ENTER] and confirm a question in a dialogue box. After copying update file to the fixture, the desired software update will be activated by confirming the follow items: Update Graphical Software - starts update of the graphical software. If the message Please Update HW Processors in Menu "Special Functions" will appear after updating, run update of the hardware functions. Update HW processors Software - starts update of hardware functions like pan, tilt, focus...etc. Update Media Content - starts update of the factory media folders 00-20 (pictures, videos)

Calibrate Values

---

This menu serves for a fine calibration of effects.

Iris Calibration - allows fine calibration of

a mechanical iris.

Generate Log File

---

This item starts generating a log file. The file is saved in the folder "Log" on the hard disk. This file records events in a certain scope in order to provide an audit trail that can be used to diagnose problems of the fixture.

Remote servis

---

This menu provides necessary items for remote servis of the DigitalSpot 5000 DT.

15.11 Fixture Off

This function shuts down the fixture. The projector lamp is switched off as first and after cca 20 seconds is switched off the fixture.

16. Keystones

16.1 Global keystone parameters

If an image is output from the DigitalSpot 5000 DT at an angle the image may be skewed. Eight keystones adjust the image shape.It is possible to control each of the four corners of the image and reshape it. Default DMX value is 0, it means that no keystone correction has been used.

Setting all keystone values to 0 will place all four corners of the image at the four corners of the projector output. The keystone values can also be used to create interesting skewing effects.

For the picture merging are important both the KeyStone X-ratio and KeyStoneY-ratio channels for correction of the image distortion caused by placing projectors at different distances from the final image:

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16.2 Layer keystone parameters

By the global keystone parameters stated above you can control each of the four corners of the graphics output individually to reshape your image to a form that is projected correctly. By the layer keystone parameters you can control all four corners of the image at the same time. With these parameters you can create the same skewing and shape effects like with the global keystone parameters but on each gobo layer. Major use of these effects is in a situation where the gobo mask is applied on a layer and you need to adjust a mask shape onto some object on the scene. More important is adjusting of the inner part of the image on the layer than the outer shape of the graphics output.

Characteristic case is a composition of 2 layers: the layer 1, where is applied a picture of the landscape and the layer 2, where is a gobo mask selected (see picture below).

To adjust desired image shape you can use the following (keystone) parameters on the gobo layer 2:

1. Layer zoom in X and Y direction. The channels Gobo zoom X coarse and Gobo zoom X fine allow 8-bit/16-bit zooming in X-direction.

The channels Gobo zoom Y coarse and Gobo zoom Y fine allow 8-bit/16-bit zooming in Y-direction.

use

channel

KeyStone Y-ratio for correction

use channel KeyStone X-ratio for correction

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2. Gobo position in X and Y direction. The channels Gobo position X coarse and Gobo position X fine allow 8-bit/16-bit positioning in X-direction.

The channels Gobo position Y coarse and Gobo position Y fine allow 8-bit/16-bit positioning in Y-direction.

3. Layer skewing along X and Y axis.

On the channel Gobo effect 1 selection adjust a DMX value=150 and using the control parameters 1 an 2 you can skew the image in either X or Y axis. The channel Gobo effect 1 – Parameter 1 skews the image in X-axis.

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