Robe DL7F User Manual
Version 1.8
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Robin DL7F Wash
Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 3
2. Operating determination ................................................................................................ 4
3. Fixture exterior view ...................................................................................................... 5
4. Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Connection to the mains ............................................................................................ 6
4.2 Replacing the frost .................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Replacing the front lens ............................................................................................ 7
4.4 Installing the top hat .................................................................................................. 7
4.5 Rigging the xture ...................................................................................................... 8
4.6 DMX-512 connection ................................................................................................ 10
4.7 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................. 11
4.8 Wireless DMX operation .......................................................................................... 13
5. Remotely controllable functions ................................................................................. 14
6. Control menu map ........................................................................................................ 16
7. Control menu ............................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Tab " Address" .......................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Tab "Information" ...................................................................................................... 22
7.3 Tab "Personality" ......................................................................................................24
7.4 Tab "Manual Control" ................................................................................................ 26
7.5 Tab "Stand-alone" .................................................................................................... 26
7.6 Tab "Service" ............................................................................................................ 27
8. RDM ............................................................................................................................... 30
9. Error and information messages ................................................................................ 31
10. Technical Specications ............................................................................................ 33
11. Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 36
11.1 Disposing of the product ......................................................................................... 36
12. change log .................................................................................................................. 36
13. Photometric diagrams ............................................................................................... 37
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CAUTION!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOU INITIAL START - UP!
1. Safety instructions
Every person involved with installation and maintenance of this device have to:
- be qualied
- follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION!
Be careful with your operations.
With a high voltage you can suer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!
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.
Important:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this
manual or any unauthorized modication to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modications to the device are not subject to warranty.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power cord and all connections with
the mains with particular caution!
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
WARNING! This unit does not contain an ON/OFF switch. Always disconnect power input cable
to completely remove power from unit when not in use or before cleaning or servicing the unit.
Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the pow-
er-cord from time to time.
Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord.
This device falls under protection class I. Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow/green conductor to earth.
The electric connection, repairs and servicing must be carried out by a qualied employee.
Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
During the initial start-up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a normal process and does not necessarily
mean that the device is defective.
Do not touch the device’s housing bare hands during its operation (housing becomes hot)!
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.
Warning! Risk Group 2 LED product according to EN 62471.
LED light emission. Risk of eye injury.
Do not look straight at the xture´s LED source during operation. The intense light
beam may damage your eyes.
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Do not view the light output with optical instruments or any device that may
conncentrate the beam.
The light source contains blue LEDs.
2. Operating determination
This device is a moving head for creating decorative eects and was designed for indoor use only.
This device is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched o until
it has reached room temperature.
Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
Never lift the xture by holding it at the projector-head, as the mechanics may be damaged. Always hold the
xture at the transport handles.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture
or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others!
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the xture.
Always x the xture with an appropriate safety rope. Fix the safety rope at the correct holes only.
Only operate the xture after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fastened.
The maximum ambient temperature 45°C must never be exceeded.
CAUTION!
The lens has to be replaced when it is obviously damaged,
so that its function is impaired, e. g. due to cracks or deep scratches!
Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualied for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Do not block the front objective lens with any object when the xture is under operation.
The xture housing never must be covered with cloth or other materials.
Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this device will be operated in any way dierent to the one described in this manual, the product may suer
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, burns etc.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage of the internal parts of the xture head, never let the sunlight lights
directly to the front lens , even when the xture is not working !
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3. Fixture exterior view
1 - Moving head
2 - Fresnel (PC) lens
3 - Pan lock
4 - Base
5 - Handle
6 - Arm
7 -Tilt lock
The head should be locked for transportation- the tilt lock latch (7) and the pan lock latch (3) have to be in the
locked positions. To unlock the head, move these latches to unlock positions before operating the xture.
Rear panel of the base:
1 - Ethernet input-RJ45
2 - Fuse holder
3 - 3-pin DMX output
4 - 5-pin DMX output
5 - PowerCon
6 - 3-pin DMX input
7 - 5-pin DMX input
Front panel of the base:
1 - QVGA touch screen
2 - ESCAPE button
3 - NEXT button
4 - ENTER/DISPLAY ON button
5 - PREV button
The ENTER/DISPLAY ON button also serves for switching the display on when the xture is disconnected
from the mains.
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4. Installation
Fixtures must be installed by a Qualied electrician in accordance with all
national and local electrical and construction codes and regulation.
4.1 Connection to the mains
For protection from electric shock, the xture must be earthed!
The Robin DL7F is equipped with auto-switching power supply that automatically adjusts to any 50-60Hz AC
power source from 100-240 Volts.
Power cord is enclosed to the xture. Install a suitable plug on the power cord if needed, note that the cores in
the power cord are coloured according to the following table. The earth has to be connected!
If you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualied electrician.
Core (EU) Core (US) Connection Plug Terminal Marking
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
4.2 Replacing the frost
Install frost module with the device switched o only.
Unplug from mains before!
To replace the frost module.
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
2. Remove plastic cover of the head by loosening the 4 quarter-turn fasteners on the cover to get access to
the frost module (1).
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. The holder (2) of the frost foil is fastened to the frost holder (3) by means of the four magnets (4). Grip the
holder (2) and carefully tilt it out to break a force of magnets (4) on the frost holder (3).
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. Place a new frost module into the frost holder (3). The glass heat lter has to face towards the light source
(LED module)! Check, that both slots (6) snapped correctly into two protrusions (5) in the holder (3).
5. P
lace the plastic cover back on the xture before applying power.
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4.3 Replacing the front lens
DANGER!
Unplug the xture from mains before installation.
The front lens is heavy!
Secure the head in a horizontal position by means of the pan/tilt locks before lens re-
placing.
To replace the front lens
1. Disconnect the xture from mains and allow it to cool.
2. Secure xture´s head in a horizontal position.
2. Use a at head screwdriver to unlock 4 quarter-turn fasteners (2) and remove the lens (1) from the head.
Be careful, the lens is heavy.
3. Unscrew the bolt (3) of the secure wire (4) from the nut (5).
4. Screw the bolt of the safety wire of the new lens (4) into the nut (5).
5. Place the new lens on the head (1) and tighten the 4 quarter-turn fasteners (2).
Never operate the xture with unsecured lens to the head.
4.4 Installing the top hat
DANGER!
Unplug the xture from mains before installation.
1. Place the top hat (2) on the front lens holder (1) and tighten the four fastening Allen head bolts (3) using
an Allen key 3.
2. Check, that all screws are fully tighten.
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4.5 Rigging the xture
A structure intended for installation of the xture(s) must safely hold weight of the xture(s) placed on it. The
structure has to be certicated to the purpose.
The xture(s) must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction codes and
regulation.
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For overhead installation, the xture must be always secured with a safety wire that
can bear at least 10 times the weight of the xture
When rigging, derigging or servicing the xture 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 rst 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.
Allow the xture to cool for ten minutes before handling.
The projector should be installed outside areas where persons may walk by or be seated.
IMPORTANT! OVERHEAD RIGGING REQUIRES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, including calculating working
load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the
projector. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but use a help of professional
companies.
CAUTION: Fixtures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety
of a possible installation, do not install the xture!
The xture has to be installed out of the reach of public.
The xture must never be xed swinging freely in the room.
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Danger of re !
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly inammable
material (decoration articles, etc.) in a distance of min. 0.5 m.
CAUTION!
Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the xture on the truss.
Follow the instructions mentioned at the bottom of the base.
Make sure that the device is xed properly! Ensure that the
structure (truss) to which you are attaching the xtures is secure.
The xture can be placed directly on the stage oor or rigged in any orientation on a truss without altering its
operation characte ristics .
For securing a xture to the truss, install two safety wires which can hold at least 10 times the weight of the
xture. Use only the safety wires with screw-on carabines.
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Truss installation
1. Bolt each clamp (1) to the omega holder (2) with M12 bolt and lock nut through the hole in the holder.
2. Fasten the omega holders to the bottom of the base by inserting both quick-lock fasteners (3) into
the holes of the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3. Clamp the xture on a truss (6) and tighten the rigging clamps.
4. Pull one safety wire (4) around the truss (6) and through the handle (7) and another safety wire (4) pull
around the truss (6) and through the handle (7) and lock the screw-on carabine through attachment point (5)
as shown on the picture below.
1-Clamp
2-Omega holder
3-Quick-lock fastener
4-Safety wire
5-Attachment point
6-Truss
7-Handle
When installing xtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one xture with another!
DANGER TO LIFE!
Before taking into operation for the rst time,the installation has to be approved by
an expert!
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4.6 DMX-512 connection
The xture is equipped with both 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX input and output.The sockets are wired
in parallel.
Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 and 3-pin or 5-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in
order to connect the controller with the xture or one xture with another.
DMX - output DMX-input
XLR mounting-sockets (rear view): XLR mounting-plugs (rear view):
1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
If you are using the standard DMX controllers, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly with
the DMX input of the rst xture in the DMX chain. If you wish to connect DMX controllers with other XLR-outputs, you need to use adapter-cables.
Building a serial DMX-chain:
Connect the DMX-output of the rst xture in the DMX chain with the DMX-input of the next xture. Always connect
one output with the input of the next xture until all xtures are connected. Up to 32 xtures can be conected.
Caution: At the last xture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last xture.
1 - Shield
2 - Signal (-)
3 - Signal (+)
4 - Not connected
5 - Not connected
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4.7 Ethernet connection
The xtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with ArtNet communication protocol.The control software running on your PC (or light console) has to support Art-Net protocol.
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 identies any node (xture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.
The Robin DL7F 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 xture to the network.
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 xtures 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 xture 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
If the xture is connected with active Ethernet socket (e.g. switch) the network icon will appear at the
bottom right corner of the screen:
Direct Ethernet operation
Connect the Ethernet inputs of all xtures with the Ethernet network.
Option “ Artnet" (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at each xture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe at each xture.
(DMX address=144) (DMX address=48) (DMX address=1)
IP addres=002.168.002.004 IP addres=002.168.002.003 IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=1 Universe=1 Universe=1
An advised PC setting: IP address: 002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx (Dierent from xture IP addresses)
NET mask: 255.0.0.0
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Ethernet / DMX operation
Option “ Artnet" (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at rst xture.
Option “Ethernet To DMX” has to be selected from the “Ethernet Mode” menu at the rst xture (connected to
the Ethernet) in the xture chain, next xtures have standard DMX setting.
Connect the Ethernet input of the rst xture in the data chain with the network. Connect the DMX output of this
xture with the input of the next xture until all xtures are connected to the DMX chain.
Caution: At the last xture, the DMX chain has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor
between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a XLR-plug and connect it in the DMX-output of the last xture.
Example:
DMX address=1 DMX address=48 DMX address=144
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=0
DMX address=1 DMX address=48 DMX address=144
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1
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4.8 Wireless DMX operation
The wireless version of the Robin DL7F Wash is equipped with the Lumen Radio CRMX module and antenna
for receiving DMX signal. CRMX module operates on the 2.4 GHz band.
The item " Wireless " from the menu "DMX Input" allows you to activate receiving of wireless DMX (Personality--> DMX Input -->Wireless.). First two options from the "DMX Input" menu are stated in DMX chart as well
(channel Power/Special functions , range of 10-19 DMX). If DMX input option is changed by DMX command,
the change is permanently written into xture´s memory.
DMX range of 10-19 switching xture to the wired/wireless operation is active only during rst 10 seconds after switching the xture on.
After switching the xture on, the xture checks both modes of receiving DMX in the following order:
1. For the rst ve seconds, the xture receives DMX signal from the wired input. If the Power/Special functions
channel is set at some DMX input option, the xture will receive DMX value according to this option. If DMX input
option is set to the wired input , this option is saved and checking procedure is nished. If DMX input option is
not set, the xture continues next 5 seconds in scanning wireless DMX signal-see point 2.
2. For the next 5 seconds the xture receives wireless DMX signal and again detects if the Power/Special
functions channel is set at some DMX input option, if not, the xture will take option which is set in the xture
menu "DMX Input".
To link the xture with DMX transmitter.
The xture can be only linked with the transmitter by running the link procedure at DMX transmitter .
After linking , the level of DMX signal ( 0-100 %) is displayed in the menu item “Wireless State“ (Information
-->Wireless State).
To unlink the xture from DMX transmitter.
The xture can be unlinked from receiver via the menu item “ Unlink Wireless Adapter“ (Information--> Wireless
State --> Unlink Wireless Adapter).
Example:
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5. Remotely controllable functions
Colour mixing system
The colour mixing system allows switching among CMY, RGB and 7 colour system ( red, green, blue, amber,
cyan, light green, Congo blue).
Virtual colour wheel
This wheel contains 80 preset colours and 10 user-denable colours.
To save user colours:
1.Set White Point O (Channel Colour Mix Control, range 70-79 DMX).
2.Mix desired colour on colour channels .
3.Stay in desired position of user colours (216-235 DMX) on the Virtual colour wheel for 1 sec.
4.Leave the range of user colours (216-235 DMX) on the Virtual colour wheel.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for next user colour
6.To permanently save user colours, stay for 3 sec. at DMX range of 110-114 on the channel Colour functions.
After that the colour system will be reset (this action lasts about 2 minutes). Previous user colours will be
overwritten.
Colour temperarature correction (CTC)
This channel allows to set calibrated white colour from range of 8000K-2700K. The light ouput can be set to
max. intensity or to max. CRI.
Green correction
This channel allows slightly correct tint of white colours.
Frost
Frost module provides variable frost for ne frosting. This frost can be replaced with another frost lter. One
frost lter (20°) is installed in the xture, the second frost lter (10°) is included as optional.
Zoom
Motorized zoom unit enables zoom between 7 °- 32° with fresnel lens and 5°-46° with PC lens ( both ranges
mesured at 1/2 beam).
Dimmer/Shutter unit
Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the electronic control unit. This unit is also used for strobe eects
with variable speed.
Scrim eect
Indexable scrim eect by 360°. Fine inserting into light beam.
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Pan/Tilt
Fast pan/tilt movement due to built-in electronic motion stabilizer (EMS). The electronic motion stabilizer ensures
precise position of the xture´s head during its movement and reduces its swinging when the truss shakes.
Pan /Tilt movement range: 0-540°/0-240°.
Barndoors
The xture uses an internal barndoors module for creating dierent shapes, which also simulates barn door
eects. The module consists of four individually controllable blades and is rotatable by 180 degrees.
Barndoors macros
Pre-dened barndoors macros allow choice from 41 macro eects. Speed of each barndoors eect can be
controlled by the Barndoors macro speed channel.
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6. Control menu map
Default settings=Bold print
Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Addressing Settings DMX Address 001-512
DMX Presets Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
View Selected Preset
Ethernet Settings Ethernet Mode Disable
ArtNet
gMAI
gMA2
sACN
Ethernet To DMX O, On
IP Address/Net Mask Default IP Address
Custom IP Address
Net Mask
ArtNet Universe 0-255
MANet settings MANetI/II Universe 01-256
MANet Session ID 01-32
sACN Settings sACN Universe 00001-32000
sACN Priority 0-255
Information Fixture Times Power On Time Total Hours
Resetable Hours
Fixture Temperatures
DMX Values Pan
Wireless State
LEDs On Time Total Hours
Resetable Hours
Air Filters Elapsed Time
Alert Period 10-300
LEDs Temperatures Current
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
LEDs Board Temperature
Ambient Temperature
Base Temperature Current
:
Dimmer Fine
Signal Quality
Current
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
Current
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
Maximum NonRes.
Maximum Res.
Unlink Wireless
Adapter
Power Channel state
Colour functions state
Software Versions Display System
Module M
Module L-A
Module L-B
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Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Module L-C
Module O
Module SC
Module BD
Product IDs Mac Address
RDM UID
RDM Label
View Logs Fixture Errors Pan Errors
:
Temp.Sensor Errors
Fixture States Power On
Power O
Fixture Position
Fixture Temperatures LED Temperatures
Ambient Temperatures
Base Temperatures
Personality User Mode User A Settings
User B Settings
DMX Presets Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
View Selected Preset
DMX Input Wired
Wireless
Wireless In/XLR Out
Pan/Tilt Settings Pan Reverse O, On
Tilt Reverse O, On
Pan/Tilt Feedback O, On
Pan/Tilt mode Time
Speed
Pan/Tilt EMS On, O
Microphone Sensitivity
Blackout Settings Blackout During M.C. O, On
Theatre Mode O
Colour Calibration
Mode
Colour Mixing Mode
UV Stability O, On
Wavelenth Correction
Chromatic White O, On
Output Mode Intensity
Thungsten E. Sim. O
1-10-20
Blackout while: Pan/Tilt moving O, On
Gobo Wheel Moving O, On
Quiet 0-100%
O, On
RGB
CMY
O, On
CRI CRI Settings
750W
1000W
1200W
2000W
Output Uniformity On, O
Output Consistency 30°...50°...65°
CRI Selection 70, 75,80,85,90
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Tab Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
25000W
Init Eect Positions Pan 0-255
:
Dimmer Fine 0-255
Screen Settings Display Intensity 1-10
Screen Saver Delay O-10min.
Touchscreen Lock O-10min.
Recalibrate Touchscreen
Display Orientation Normal
Inverted
Auto
Temperature Unit °C,°F
Fan Mode Auto
High
Dimmer Curve Linear
Square law
Date & Time Settings
Extra Color Functions
Default Settings
Password Protection
Manual Control Reset Functions Total
Manual Eect Con-
trol
O, On
On, O
Pan/Tilt reset
Optics Reset
Beam Shaper Res.
Pan 0-255
:
Dimmer Fine 0-255
Stand -Alone Test Sequences Dynamic Mode
Static Mode Pan 0-255
MusicTrigger O, On
Preset Playback None
Test
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
Prog. 3
Play Program Play Program 1
Play Program 2
Play Program 3
Edit Program Edit Program 1 Start Step 1-80
Edit Program 2 End Step 1-80
Edit Program 3 Edit Program Steps Step 1 Pan 0-255
Tilt 0-255
Zoom 0-255
Focus 0-255
: :
: Dimmer Fine 0-255
: Step Time 0-25,5 sec.
Step 100 Pan 0-255
:
Dimmer Fine 0-255
Step Time 0-25,5 sec.
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