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1. ULUNISOURCE User Manual ao SOURCE Color Changer and Power Supply User Manual Software version 1 011 Contents TOUS A aa 5 Th CODES A E a 6 A AMA A Sun fat derit 7 ColorSource COMPONEN dira ld 8 Color Changer visor cles A 8 MOIS UN Gta ite he ahaa eset a E a a a 8 Power SUP tese cette ia de eec tnde 9 A n dc 9 Instalinq Colorada 10 Mounting the Power Supply i55 ete a Loren PAL 12 Installing rack mount brackets on the Power Supply 12 Installing pipe mount brackets on the Power Supply 13 Replacing a gelsti to t E e EN ete ers 14 Replacing the mounting plate ssssssss 16 Specifications cou dose toc aldo dales 17 io 18 Custom gelstring order form oooocccocccocononcnoncnnnnnnnnononononononononononnnos 19 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ColorSource User Manual Introduction The ColorSource system includes a scrolling Color Changer and Power Supply Its ten color capacity and DMX512 compatibility makes it economical and versatile particularly for designers with limited budget and space The lightweight Color Changer slides easily into the gel frame holder of the light fixture and the compact 12 output Power Supply attaches easily to the truss of the lighting rig or in a 19 inch rack This manual gives step by step instructions for preparation setup and operation of the ColorSource Color Changer and ColorSource Power Supply The Color Changer is deliver
2. MP65 Mounting plate for spotlights with 6 25 frame size Source Four MP75 Mounting plate for spotlights with 75 frame size Source FourPAR MP10 Mounting plate for 10 frame size 8 spotlights and conventional PARs ColorSource Power Supply ColorSource Power Supplies come equipped with a detachable five foot power cable DMX512 input output connectors and power signal connectors for up to twelve ColorSource Color Changers CSPS use ColorSource Power Supply 115 VAC CSPS 1 ColorSource Power Supply 100 VAC CSPS 2 ColorSource Power Supply 230 VAC PS RMKit Power Supply rack mounting bracket kit PS PMKit Power Supply pipe mounting bracket kit ColorSource accessories GS ead Standard ten color gelstring GSC e ats Custom ten color gelstring Colors must be specified MP65 Mounting plate for spotlights with 6 25 frame size Source Four MP75 arer Mounting plate for spotlights with 75 frame size Source FourPAR MP10 Mounting plate for 10 frame size 8 spotlights and conventional PARs CSSC 10 10 foot ColorSource power signal cable CSSC 15 15 foot ColorSource power signal cable CSSC 25 25 foot ColorSource power signal cable CSSC 50 50 foot ColorSource power signal cable CSSC 75 sities 75 foot ColorSource power signal cable CSSC 100 100 foot ColorSource power signal
3. 7 Set the Power Supply DMX512 channels Each Power Supply is assigned a range of 12 DMX512 channels corresponding to its 12 outputs The Power Supply s Channel display shows the range of channels To adjust the range of channels press or while in the Channel display Hint Hold down or to scroll through the channels quickly Note The Power Supply automatically senses the number of dimmers transmitted by the lighting console and won t allow you to set the DMX512 channels outside this range Mounting the Power Supply The Power Supply comes with four sturdy rubber feet installed allowing you to set it on any stable flat surface If you wish bracket kits are available from ETC that allow you to hang the Power Supply from a pipe or install it into a rack The following instructions explain how to use both kits Note When you mount the Power Supply keep in mind that you will need access to both the front and rear panels Installing rack mount brackets on the Power Supply To install rack mount brackets on your ColorSource Power Supply follow these steps Unplug the power cord from the Power Supply Place the Power Supply on a flat surface Position the brackets as shown below Attach the brackets using the supplied screws Slide the Power Supply into a 19 inch rack and fasten Remove rubber feet from Power Supply if necessary and save them OT vs IO E Jog DMX OUT 12 Electronic Theatre Contro
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5. cable CD 6DMNX 6 foot DMX512 control cable CD 25DMX 25 foot DMX512 control cable CD 50DMX 50 foot DMX512 control cable CD 100DMX 100 foot DMX512 control cable CD 150DMX 150 foot DMX512 control cable CD 200DMX 200 foot DMX512 control cable DMX512 devices ECPB DMX 5 pin data connector wallplate with backbox Opto Splitter Various configurations available Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Custom gelstring order form Standard ColorSource gelstring Frame Filter Mfgr Color number Color name 1 Clear 2 G106 Antique Rose 3 G160 Chorus Pink 4 G220 Magenta 5 G245 Light Red 6 G345 Deep Amber 7 G460 Mellow Yellow 8 G570 Light Green 9 G835 Aztec Blue 10 G940 Light Purple Custom ColorSource gelstring Any combination of color filter manufacturer s gels can be combined to create a custom ColorSource gelstring Please specify using the following format Specify L Lee G GAM R Rosco with the color number and the color name Frame Filter Mfgr Color number Color name 10 ColorSource User Manual North America 3030 Laura Lane e Middleton Wisconsin 53562 e USA e Tel 1 608 831 4116 e Fax 1 608 836 1736 Asia Room 1619 20 16 F Metro Centre Il e 21 Lam Hing Street Kowloon Bay Hong Kong e Tel 852 2799 1220 e Fax 4852 2799 9325 Home Page http www etcconnect com Email mail etcconnect com Copyright 1996 Specifications subject to change 7010M1001
6. Fuse 2 amp slow blow at 115 VAC 1 amp slow blow at 230 VAC 1 line by 16 character alphanumeric display 12 XLR 6 pin female output connectors DMX512 connectors input 5 pin male XLR output 5 pin female XLR DMX512 control cable The DMX512 control signal cable from the lighting board to the Power Supply is a 5 conductor cable terminated with a standard XLR 5 pin connector Wiring pinout is specified by the USITT DMX512 1990 standard Control signal DMX512 pinout Pin 1 Common Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data Pin 4 n c Pin 5 2 n c ColorSource cable pinout XLR Pin Wire Color Function 1 Black Transformer center tap 2 Red Transformer secondary 3 Brown Transformer secondary 4 Green Signal ground 5 White Signal 0 10 Vdc 6 No connection Note Maximum cable length of 100 feet to each ColorSource Color Changer Parts list To order additional Color Changers accessories or parts please contact your authorized ETC dealer ColorSource Color Changer CS ich ees ColorSource Color Changer ColorSource Color Changers are supplied with an installed ten color gelstring and a mounting plate To specify the type of gelstring and mounting plate to be supplied with a ColorSource Color Changer add the following suffixes to the catalog number For example CS GS MP75 specifies a standard gelstring and 7 5 mounting plate HGS ali ees Standard ten color gelstring EAN Custom ten color gelstring Colors must be specified
7. ed to you with your choice of gelstring and mounting plate installed If you need to change gelstrings or mounting plates instructions are included in this manual The ColorSource system The ColorSource system consists of one or more ColorSource Color Changers and a ColorSource Power Supply which can power and control up to 12 scrolling Color Changers The DMX512 control signal from the lighting board is connected to the power supply and can continue on to more ColorSource power supplies or other DMX512 controlled devices The power supply sends both power and control signal on a single cable eliminating the need for a separate power cable for each color changer ColorSource Power Supply C1 Power DMX512 CS N I x ColorSource i Power signal cable 100 feet maximum Color Changer V Up to 12 per Power Supply To additional ColorSource Power Supplies Control console mm a Sini DOW N Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ColorSource User Manual Using ColorSource The Color Changer sets its frame position according to the DMX512 level it receives from the control console using the channels set on the Power Supply The following chart shows the level settings that correspond with each frame position and the color of that frame if you are using the standard ColorSource gelstring If you are using a custom gelstring of course the colors are different b
8. elp you judge the number of turns 11 Replace the front panel tightening the two screws gently Trailer 12 Press Yes when done The display reads GEL TO ZERO Frame 10 13 Press Yes The gelstring moves to frame 1 Check for proper color positioning The display reads GEL TO FULL 14 Press Yes The gelstring moves to frame 10 Check for proper color positioning The display reads LOAD COMPLETED 15 Press Yes The Color Changer returns to its current DMX512 level if it is connected to a DMX512 source or to frame 1 if it isn t and the Power Supply returns to the Autoload display 16 Press Yes to load another gelstring or press No to return to the Channel Display screen 17 Replace the front panel and tighten the thumbscrews securely The gelstring is now loaded onto the ColorSource Color Changer If the gelstring colors did not center properly at the zero and full positions remove the gelstring see previous page and repeat the Autoload process until they center properly Note Gel material of different thicknesses may cause slight variation in frame positions at zero This is normal ColorSource User Manual 15 Replacing the mounting plate The ColorSource Color Changer ships with your choice of available mounting plates installed Always use the supplied screws as they are treated with an anti vibration compound to keep them from loosening Follow these steps to replace the mounting plate 1 Place the Colo
9. ls Inc Installing pipe mount brackets on the Power Supply To install pipe mount brackets on your ColorSource Power Supply follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord from the Power Supply 2 Place the Power Supply upside down on a flat surface 3 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the rubber feet from each of the four corners Store the feet somewhere safe Position the brackets as shown below 5 Attach the brackets using the screws supplied 6 Mount the Power Supply on the desired pipe using the bolts provided as shown below 7 Wrap the safety cable around the pipe and clip it to itself ColorSource User Manual 13 Replacing a gelstring Thumbscrews E bcm Ul esc Left roller trailer frame 10 Right roller leader frame 1 Fan Power signal connector At some point you may find that you need to replace the gelstring in your Color Changer either because the old one wears out or because you want a different selection of colors ColorSource s Autoload procedure makes this easy by walking you through the procedure step by step Note The gelstring must be ten frames long for proper operation If a frame is damaged do not remove a frame and splice the gelstring Replace the gelstring Note You may install a gelst
10. r Changer on a flat surface with the ColorSource logo face down 2 Unscrew the four screws that hold the current mounting plate on 3 Place the replacement mounting plate on the Color Changer aligning the screw holes properly If you are installing the 6 25 mounting plate see the illustration to left for proper plate Note screw orientation iti paagis 4 Fasten the four corners of the mounting plate to the Color ia Changer using the same screws you removed in step 2 6 25 frame size including ETC Source Four Mount the plate in the orientation shown Note that the screws are closer together in one direction than the other This mounting plate fits spotlights with a 7 5 frame size including y ETC Source FourPAR with a 10 frame size This mounting plate fits spotlights 16 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ColorSource User Manual Specifications ColorSource gelstring Ten frames plus leader and trailer Working length 100 inches Overall length 110 inches End to end speed Three seconds Frame width Ten inches Frame height 7 1 16 inches Leader Five inches wide Trailer Five inches wide ColorSource Power Supply 12 Color Changers per power supply 12 DMX512 channels per power supply Starting DMX512 channel range 1 501 DMX512 power loss bypass relay Yes Voltage 115 VAC 50 60 Hz standard wiring 230 VAC 10 50 60 Hz via internal wire changes other voltages contact Wybron
11. r Supply display Power Supply controls A ColorSource cable connects each Color Changer to one of the 12 Power Supply outputs and provides the Color Changer with power and control signal A DMX512 cable connects the Power Supply to a DMX512 signal source usually a lighting control console Installing ColorSource To get your ColorSource system up and running follow these hookup and checkout procedures 1 Attach the Color Changer to the lamp Slide the Color Changer s mounting plate into the gel frame holder of your lamp and lock the gel frame retention clip If the mounting plate installed on your Color Changer doesn t fit the fixture you may replace it with a differently sized plate See page 16 for information on changing mounting plates The mounting plate allows you to position the Color Changer with the gelstring rolling either horizontally or vertically However ColorSource operates most effectively with the fan blowing air vertically as hot air naturally rises 2 Attach safety cable A safety cable is attached to the back and right hand side of the Color Changer Run this cable around the pipe or truss from which you hang the light fixture and clip it to itself 3 Connect Color Changers to the Power Supply Connect the Color Changers to the Power Supply using the supplied 6 pin power signal cable The connectors are on the bottom of the Color Changer and the back of the Power Supply Note Both power and signal a
12. re supplied to the Color Changers by the same cable The Color Changer connected to output connector 1 operates on the first of the 12 DMX512 channels the color changer connected to output connector 2 operates on the second and so on Only one scroller may be connected to each output connector x le io ORCO 0 0 2 lt 2 O O QQ CAOS 12 AC POWER 10 l AJTOLOAD OO OO 2 x o c o Electronic Theatre Controls Inc 001 012 HO DMA 001 012 DMA OF ColorSource User Manual 4 Connect Power Supply to AC power Plug the pronged end of the AC power cord into a 115 VAC 50 60Hz non dimmed circuit Plug the other end into the connector labeled AC Power on the back of the Power Supply All connected Color Changers position their gelstrings to frame 1 Warning Do not power the unit from a dimmer Severe damage will result and is not covered by product warranty Note Avoid line voltages lower than 105 VAC or higher than 125 VAC as the system may not run properly outside of these limits 6 Connect and set the DMX512 source Before you connect the DMX512 source the Power Supply display reads NO DMX Connect the DMX512 signal source to the DMX512 input connector on the Power Supply using standard DMX512 cable The display reads DMX OK and the Color Chang ers position their gelstrings according to their respective DMX512 signal levels
13. ring with or without a DMX512 source connected to the Power Supply Vvarning Do not force the rollers to turn when turning them by hand If they do not turn easily you have not disconnected the DMX512 cable and should do so immediately To replace a gelstring follow these steps Press Menu No at any point in the process to cancel loading Remove old gelstring 1 Place the Color Changer on a flat surface with the ColorSource logo facing up The power signal cable connector should be facing you with the cable connecting it to output 12 on the Power Supply labeled AUTOLOAD 2 Unscrew the two thumbscrews at the top right and left corners of the front panel as shown in first picture at left Lift the panel by the screws and remove it from the Color Changer 3 If you are connected to a DMX512 source set the gelstring to the DMX512 100 position Disconnect power cable from Color Changer 5 Gently roll the gelstring all the way onto the right roller expos ing the clear trailer taped on the left roller 6 Untape trailer from left roller Remove tape from trailer and save it 7 Roll gelstring into a tube slowly rolling it off the right roller 8 When you reach the clear leader untape it from the roller Remove the gaffer s tape from leader and save it If you expect to reuse the old gelstring reroll it in the opposite direction so the trailer is on the outside Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Install ne
14. ut the channels and frames are the same Channel Frame Standard level position color 0 Frame 1 Clear 11 Frame 2 Antique Rose 22 Frame 3 Chorus Pink 33 Frame 4 Magenta 44 Frame 5 Light Red 55 Frame 6 Deep Amber 66 Frame 7 Mellow Yellow 77 Frame 8 Light Green 88 Frame 9 Aztec Blue 99 Frame 10 Light Purple If you send a channel level that is between the values shown you can create split frame effects For example if you send a level of 50 the Color Changer positions the gelstring halfway between frame 5 and frame 6 creating a blend of the two colors ColorSource components Color Changer The ColorSource Color Changer holds a ten color gelstring A signal from the power supply controls the position of the gelstring Low voltage AC from the Power Supply provides power to the Color Changer This control signal and the low voltage AC power are both supplied by the single cable connecting the Color Changer to the Power Supply A fan in the base of the Color Changer runs whenever the Color Changer is connected to the Power Supply This protects the gelstring from overheating The fan is most effective when the Color Changer is oriented with the fan directing air up Gelstring The gelstring is a series of ten precisely cut colored gel frames joined together side by side to create a sequence of colors Two additional gels at each end of the gelstring are called the leader and the trailer and are five inches wide to allo
15. w for proper attach ment to the rollers If you need to replace the gelstring in your Color Changer the ColorSource system s Autoload feature walks you through the simple gelstring loading procedure See page 15 Note Gelstrings may be ordered from either ETC or ColorExpress by Wybron See page 19 for an order form Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ColorSource User Manual Power Supply The Power Supply converts the DMX512 signal level into a control signal and sends this control signal along with low voltage AC on one cable to power each color changer The Power Supply fea tures a DMX512 bypass relay to pass the DMX512 signal to the DMX512 output connector in the event of loss of power supply AC power The Power Supply features a liquid crystal display LCD that lets you select between the Channel display and the Autoload display When you turn it on the Power Supply displays a scrolling intro duction including the Power Supply software version then goes to the Channel display The Channel display shows the 12 DMX512 channels and the message DMX OK or NO DMX This indicates whether or not the Power Supply is connected to a DMX512 source Press Menu to switch from the Channel display to the Autoload display The Autoload display walks you through the process of loading a gelstring onto the Color Changer s rollers and testing it Cables 1 012 OMA OK MENU yo id ves n n B Bo Powe
16. w gelstring Note Use gaffer s tape to attach the gelstring to the rollers Do not use duct tape or masking tape 1 Press Menu to select LOAD GELSTRING on the display LO H O P E LS T H H P 2 Press Yes The display reads OUTPUT 12 READY 3 Reconnect the power cable to the Color Changer 4 Press Yes The rollers reset to frame 10 and the display reads TAPE TRAILER TO LEFT ROLLER DONE Gaffer s tape 5 Puta strip of gaffer s tape on the gelstring trailer Holding the trailer let the rest of the roll hang off the right side of the Color Changer 6 Center the edge of the trailer between the two ends of the left roller as shown to left Tape the trailer along the top of the roller as shown 7 Hold the rolled gelstring loosely in your right hand and press Yes The display reads LOADING GEL and the left roller turns to roll the gelstring onto the left roller 8 Hold the gelstring lightly to allow it to roll uniformly onto the G OG roller until the display reads TENSION SPRING 2 5 TURNS z A TOWARD LEFT ROLLER TAPE LEADER DONE i 9 Puta strip of gaffer s tape on the gelstring leader ii a l i col CEDE tt 10 Turn the spring roller two and a half turns to the left then tape SOU the edge of the leader centered along the top of the spring roller The sticker at the bottom end of the roller has a black line on it to h

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