MIRO CUBE Manual
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1. 27 MIRO CUBE Support FCC Warning 30 General Precautions 31 Warning Messages 32 Safety Cables 29 Mouting and Reconfguration Product Description 05 MIRO CUBE Rosco s innovative MIRO CUBE series of LED wash lights packs 48 watts outputting more than 3000 lumens into a compact and portable 4 inch cube The sleek yet rugged geometric design of the MIRO CUBE is perfectly at home in museums on track light systems in stores and lobbies or built into sets truss and lighting rigs of all styles These luminaires ofer the fexibility and versatility needed for any type of lighting challenge No expensive external power supply or ballast is required the MIRO CUBE plugs directly into the wall anywhere in the world automatically adjusting to mains power from 90 240vAC 50 60hz Drawing less than an amp of current more than 40 MIRO CUBES can be plugged into a single 20A circuit An intuitive LCD control panel sets virtually every aspect of the lights including a master slave confguration for fast li2. LCD screen Press OK Use the or keys to select a value between 0 and 255 Then press OK Press MENU to select the next color Color Tempature WRM 2700K NEU 4000K CLD 6500K MANUAL Temp 77F WRM000 NEU000 CLD000 Manual Mode 21 MIRO CUBE UV Manual Mode can be used to adjust the brightness of a MIRO CUBE UV The current brightness level is shown on the main screen To adjust color value press the MENU key until CHANGE BRIGHTNESS appears on the LCD screen Press OK Use the or keys to select a value between 0 and 255 Then press OK MANUAL Temp 77F Brightness 255 Color Wash Mode 22 Color wash is only available in MIRO CUBE 4C In Color Wash mode the MIRO CUBE automatically cycles through its entire saturated color spectrum by modulating the intensity of the red green and blue LEDs There are two user settings that can be adjusted in Color Wash mode The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen COLOR WASH Temp 77F Time00 15 Offset 000 Color Wash Mode 23 The wash timer determines how long it takes for the MIRO CUBE to complete an entire color cycle and by extension the rate at which the colors change Choose a short time for a rapid wash or a longer time for a slower wash To change the Wash Timer press MENU and select CHANGE WASH TIMER by pressing OK Use the or keys to select a Wash Time between 15 seconds a
3. the main support structure and each MIRO CUBE using the safety cable hole NOTE The cable can be threaded through or clip can be snapped directly onto the safety cable hole OK MENU OK MENU FCC Warning 30 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense General Precautions 31 1 The use of a safety cable is required when rigging the fxture 2 Before use make sure all screws and safety points are secured 3 Make sure the light is unplugged before removing rods the enclosure or screws 4 To allow for proper cooling airfow must not be restricted through the front and rear of the fxture do not blockof the front or rear panel Warning Messages 32 The Miro Cube has warning messages built in that will instruct you when an action needs to be taken On startup if a DMX signal is not present on
4. CE AS CONTENTION ON THE DMX512 INPUT WILL RESULT In Manual Mode the MIRO CUBE can be controlled directly from its rear panel without the need of a DMX console or a DMX control device Standalone control capabilities vary according to the factory setting in use Four Color Three Color or One Color Factory settings are password protected but can be adjusted Contact the manufacturer for more information All standalone DMX address and confguration settings are non volatile meaning they will not change if power is lost or switched of and restored When set to manual mode the MIRO CUBE operates as a DMX Master and is sending DMX512 data Manual Mode 19 MIRO CUBE 4C Manual Mode allows you to set the color of your fxture by adjusting the intensity of the LEDs using the rear panel and the LCD display The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen To adjust color values press the MENU key until the desired color is listed on the LCD screen Press OK Use the or keys to select a value between 0 and 255 Then press OK Press MENU to select the next color MANUAL Temp 77F R000 G000 B000 W000 Manual Mode 20 MIRO CUBE WNC When set to Manuial Mode the WNC allows you to set the color of panel and the LCD display The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen To adjust color values press the MENU key until the desired color is listed on the
5. MIRO CUBE USER S MANUAL DESIGNED BY THE BLACK TANK Table of Contents 03 Your MIRO CUBE Product Description 5 What s In the Box 7 MIRO CUBE Interface 8 MIRO CUBE Series MIRO CUBE 4C 10 MIRO CUBE WNC 11 MIRO CUBE UV 12 MIRO CUBE Modes DMX Mode 13 Color Wash Mode 22 Manual Mode 18 Beam Angles Difusing Film 25 Changing the Difusing Film 26 Table of Contents 04 Linear Arrays
6. UT HARDWIRED CABLE KEY KEY OK KEY MIRO CUBE 4C 10 From walls to washes to uplighters the MIRO CUBE 4C color mixing wash light ofers a designer maximum creativity in a tiny package Using best in class RGBW quad color multi channel chips a gorgeous palette of saturated mid tone and pale tint colors can be dialed in at the touch of a button And of course a true white is always available as well not the unfattering mixed amber compromise found in other lights Smart programming in the MIRO CUBE 4C includes a stand alone color wash mode or allows multiple units to be easily slaved together synchronized and ofset using self generated DMX for color chases and other dynamic lighting patterns without a console Use it alone confgured in strips amp arrays or built in for virtually any application needing colored light from stage studios and location bars and casinos to stores windows and lobbies NOTE The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 3 3m is not expected MIRO CUBE WNC 11 Size matters But quality of light matters more The MIRO CUBE WNC embodies what every lighting professional needs A bright tunable beautiful white light Using 12 high quality Cree XML 4W emitters the MIRO WNC outputs 3100 lumens and can adjust from 2800K to 6500K A mix of warm neutral and cool LEDs insure excellent rendering across all color temperat
7. ctors RJ45 Connectors DMX Mode 14 There are four user settings that can be adjusted in DMX mode The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen DMX001 8bit Fade0 Universe1 Temp 77F To change the DMX address press MENU until CHANGE DMX ADDRESS appears on the LCD and press OK Select the desired DMX address using the or keys and press OK DMX Address 1 2 3 4 5 UNIVERSE 1 WIRING SIGNAL SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 UNIVERSE 2 WIRING SIGNAL SIGNAL DMX Mode 15 The MIRO CUBE can be controlled via two unique DMX universes DMX can be input on pins 2 amp 3 Universe1 or pins 4 amp 5 Universe2 via the 5 pin DMX connectors on the rear panel This allows two complete universes of DMX to be transmitted on a single cable To change from Universe1 to Universe2 or from Universe2 to Universe1 press MENU until SET TO UNIVERSE 2 or SET TO UNIVERSE 1 appears on the LCD then press OK Universe1 or Universe2 PIN T568A Color T568B Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 White Green Green White Orange Blue White Blue Orange White Brown Brown White Orange Orange White Green Blue White Blue Green White Brown Brown DMX Mode 16 The MIRO CUBE can be controlled via two unique DMX universes DMX can be input on pins 1 amp 2 Universe1 or pins 3 amp 6 Universe2 via the RJ45 connectors on the rear panel This allows t
8. ghting set ups Completely ficker free dimming is available via DMX in 8 or 16 bit resolution Product Description 06 Mounting these compact 4 inch cubes is limited only by the imagination of the installer The novel through bolted yoke design allows units to be easily ganged into multi unit strips and arrays for greater output and coverage Weighing just 2 1 2 pounds the MIRO CUBE can be attached to standard architectural lighting track using accessory track adapters For the easiest track installation use our DMX Data Track and pass DMX to all the luminaires on the track without cable jumpers Available in versions that ofer full color mixing tunable color temperature white light or high powered ultra violet light for stunning black light efects the MIRO CUBE luminaires are the smallest most feature packed and afordable professional grade LED wash lights on the market What s In the Box 07 1 MIRO Cube 2 Power Cable 3 20 40 60 MIRO Cube Interface 08 M I R O C U B E D E S I G N E D B Y T H E B L A C K T A N K M E N U O K P W R P W R I N D M X O U T POWER LIGHT LCD DISPLAY MENU KEY DMX IN DMX OUT POWER CONNECTOR KEY KEY OK KEY MIRO Cube Interface 09 ARC Version M I R O C U B E D E S I G N E D B Y T H E B L A C K T A N K M E N U O K P W R P W R I N D M X O U T POWER LIGHT LCD DISPLAY MENU KEY DMX IN DMX O
9. nd 60 minutes in 15 second intervals When set to Color Wash Mode the MIRO CUBE is operating as a DMX master and is sending DMX512 data allowing it to control unique color washes on up to fourteen additional fxtures in a chain set to DMX mode Wash Timer Wash NOTE SLAVE FIXTURES SHOULD BE SET TO DMX MODE AND ASSIGNED TO CHANNELS FIVE NINE THIRTEEN ETC IN FOUR CHANNEL INCREMENTS 24 Use the WASH OFFSET function to control the interaction between multiple MIRO CUBES in a Color Wash chain The Wash Ofset determines the length of delay between each light or how long it takes to pass a color from one light to the next Set the Wash Ofset to 0 and the lights will color wash in unison displaying the same color at the same time Create a multi fxture Chasing Rainbow efect where colors pass from light to light by increasing the Wash Ofset The larger the ofset time the longer it takes for a color to pass to the next light To change the Wash Ofset press MENU and select CHANGE WASH OFFSET by pressing OK Use the or keys to select the time delay up to 511 seconds between lights Beam Angles 25 WARNING DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE BEFORE REMOVING THUMBSCREWS The beam angle can be easily adjusted using a holographic difusing flm Using a MIRO CUBE without a difusing flm will create a narrow beam angle 60 40 20 none Beam Angles 26 NOTE Custom beam angles a
10. the DMX connectors and the fxture is set to DMX mode all of the LEDS will glow dimly This feature can be used for troubleshooting your DMX control lines Once DMX is detected the fxture will instantaneously respondrespond to the command it is given The MIRO CUBE is equipped with an internal temperature sensor If an overheat condition is experienced all of the red LEDs will glow dimly and a warning message will be displayed on the rear LCD If this occurs unplug the 120VAC power connector from the unit and wait three seconds Plug the fxture in again If the same condition occurs again contact the manufacturer MIRO CUBE DESIGNED BY THE BLACK TANK
11. ures making it perfect for use on TV or flm sets in retail lighting museums architecture photography studios or any white light application NOTE The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 0 31m is not expected MIRO CUBE UV 12 Ideally suited for theme parks night clubs casinos museums and stage applications MIRO CUBE UV is the smallest most afordable high powered UV light available to lighting professionals Drawing just 50 watts it outperforms conventional long throw fxtures using 5 times the power weighing 10 times more and which need an expensive lamp change every 1000 hours The fxture allows for full speed 8 and 16 bit DMX dimming and standalone control without a DMX source via a rear mounted full text LCD display WARNING Do not look directly into the UV light during operation Eye and skin exposure to UV light can cause severe damage to humans and animals Take every precaution to limit exposure to UV light including the use of UV blocking eye protection 13 DMX Mode In DMX mode the unit is controlled by the data it receives on the 5 pin XLR or RJ45 ARC connectors located on the rear panel dependent on the factory setting in use for example Four Color MIRO CUBES use four DMX channels while One Color MIRO CUBES use one NOTE A THREE PIN DMX TO FIVE PIN DMX ADAPTOR MAY BE USED WITH THE FIXTURE AS WELL 5 pin XLR Conne
12. vailable upon request To change the difusing flm unscrew the thumbscrews from the front panel and remove the acrylic panel Replace the existing flm with the difuser of your choice Place the acrylic panel on top and secure it with four thumbscrews Mounting 27 WARNING DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY CONFIGURATION ADJUSTMENTS The MIRO CUBE can be used as a single fxture or in multi fxture arrays Linear Arrays NOTE ADDITIONAL YOKES AND THREADED ROD ARE REQUIRED To connect multiple fxtures remove the threaded rod by unscrewing one of the side knobs and using the other to pull the rod out Slide of the yoke and washers and put them to the side 28 Place the fxtures next to each other Attach a knob to one side of the double length threaded rod Slide the double bracket around the fxtures Align the holes and position spacers on both sides of each fxture do not use multiple spacers between fxtures Insert the rod on the left side Slide the rod through the bracket and both fxtures and secure it with a knob on the right side A maximum of three MIRO CUBES can be arrayed linearly using provided hanging brackets Safety Cables 29 Single MIRO CUBES as well as arrays can be suspended from truss or other major support structures using 3rd party clamping devices When used in suspended applications a safety cable provided by others must be used as a positive retaining means between
13. wo complete universes of DMX to be transmitted on a single cable To change from Universe1 to Universe2 or from Universe2 to Universe1 press MENU until SET TO UNIVERSE 2 or SET TO UNIVERSE 1 appears on the LCD then press OK Universe1 or Universe2 ARC DMX Mode 17 The fxture can run in either 8 bit or 16 bit DMX mode In 8 bit mode The MIRO CUBE accepts one DMX channel for each color In 16 bit mode two channels are required for each color To change from 8 bit to 16 bit mode or from 16 bit to 8 bit press MENU until SET TO 16BIT DMX or SET TO 8BIT DMX appears on the LCD then press OK Filament Fade An incandescent lamp has a slight delay or lag with changing intensities whereas an LED responds instantly The diference is most noticeable during a theatrical black out The MIRO CUBE can emulate an incandescent lamp by selecting one of the Tungsten Fade settings To change the Tungsten Fade setting press MENU until CHANGE FILAMNT FADE appears on the screen and press OK Select from OFF 1 MIN 2 MID or 3 MAX using the or keys and press OK A setting of 3 MAX provides the greatest delay A setting of 0 will turn the Filament Fade of and allow the LEDs to respond instantly to changing DMX input 8 bit or 16 bit DMX Manual Mode 18 WARNING DO NOT CONNECT ANY MIRO CUBE IN MANUAL MODE TO ANY OTHER DMX SENDING DEVI
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