ETC ColorSource Spot jr v2.0 User manual

ETC Installation Guide
ColorSource Spot jr v2.0/v3.0/v4.0
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7416M2100-2.0 Rev D Released 2023-03
Overview
The ColorSource Spot jr provides built-in zoom capability and uses the
RGB-L (red, green, blue, and lime) color system to provide a rich, bright
light.
The ColorSource Spot jr is available in both original and Deep Blue
variants. The Deep Blue uses an array that offers richer, more saturated
blues and stronger magentas in exchange for the more jewel-toned blues
like sky or turquoise. For more information, see the ETC website at
etcconnect.com.
Note: Features described in this document require the latest
version of software. For information on updating fixture software,
see Update the Fixture Software on page10.
What's in the Box
The fixture packaging includes four extra screws. If you misplace the
screws included with the accessory holder kit, use these screws to secure
the accessory holder to the front of the fixture. See Accessories on page6
for more information on the accessory holder.

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Safety
For professional use only. Read the entire manual before using this
equipment.
WARNING: 
• Risk of eye injury. Do not stare directly into the light.
• Do not mount the fixture on or near a flammable
surface.
• When the fixture is mounted, the axis between the
yoke attachment points must be parallel to the
ground. Mounting the fixture in a non-parallel
orientation risks property damage or bodily injury.
• Disconnect the fixture from power and DMX and
allow it to cool before installing accessories or
performing any cleaning and maintenance.
AVERTISSEMENT : 
• Risque de lésion oculaire. Ne fixez pas directement la
lumière.
• Ne pas installer le projecteur sur ou à côté d’une
surface inflammable.
• Lorsque le luminaire est accroché, l'axe entre les
points de fixation de la lyre doit être parallèle au sol.
Le montage du luminaire dans une orientation non
parallèle risque de causer des dommages matériels ou
corporels.
• Débranchez le projecteur de son alimentation et du
DMX et laissez-le refroidir avant d’installer des
accessoires ou d’effectuer un nettoyage ou un
entretien.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! The light source in
this luminaire is not user-replaceable, and must be replaced
only by a qualified technician. Contact ETC Customer
Support for assistance.
AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLÉCTRIQUE! La
source lumineuse de ce projecteur n'est pas remplaçable
par l'utilisateur et ne doit être remplacée seulement par un
technicien qualifié. Contactez le service client ETC pour
obtenir de l’assistance.

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The following symbols may appear on product labeling.
The luminaire must be installed at
least 0.1m (4.0in) away from all
lighted objects.
Le luminaire doit être installé à au
moins 0,1m (4,0po) de tout objet
éclairé.
Do not mount the fixture on or
near a flammable surface.
Ne pas installer le projecteur sur ou
à côté d’une surface inflammable.
Do not stare at the operating light
source.
Ne pas regarder la source de
lumière lorsqu’elle fonctionne.
This product should not be
discarded as unsorted waste but
must be sent to separate collection
facilities for recovery and recycling.
Ce produit ne doit pas être jeté
avec les déchets ménagers mais
doit être déposé dans une collecte
de déchets électroniques ou dans
un point de collecte.
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Installation
Mounting
The ColorSource Spot jr ships with a standard yoke for mounting with a
clamp. You can adjust the position of the yoke when necessary for low-
clearance mounting. Mount the ColorSourceSpot jr in an orientation
where the knobs are on the bottom. (This ensures that the accessory slot
is oriented correctly, and ensures ease of movement for the Zoom knob
and Focus knob.)
Standard yoke position Low-clearance yoke position
Safety cable
attachment loop
Safety Cable
A safety cable (or other approved
safety device) must be attached to
the fixture. The attachment loop is
on the rear of the fixture. Leave as
little slack as possible in the safety
cable to avoid catching the yoke of
the fixture.

Connectors
• Power: Two powerCON® connectors for power in and thru
• Data (DMX512/RDM): Two five-pin XLR connectors for data in and
thru
Note: The ColorSource Spot jr is not self terminating. You must
terminate the last fixture in line with a 120 Ohm resistor. To
purchase a terminator, please contact ETC customer service and
request part number SGE1507 (XLR terminator).
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Set Up the Fixture
1. Plug the power cord into the powerCON In connector on the rear of
the fixture.
2. Make any power-thru cable connections prior to applying a power
source.
3. Make any DMX connections, and if the fixture is the last in a DMX
line, terminate the fixture. See Connectors on the previous page .
4. Plug the power cord into the power source.
Power Up
Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX
address. See Set the DMXAddress on the next page .
You can press the Mode button to access the Presets/Sequences menu.
See Play Presets and Sequences on page8 .
Adjust the Tilt
The fixture can be tilted up and down and rotated (panned) as needed.
1. Loosen, but do not remove the yoke locking knob.
2. Tilt the fixture to the desired angle.
3. Tighten the yoke locking knob.
Yoke
locking knob
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Adjust the Zoom and Focus the Fixture
Use the Zoom knob to adjust the 25°–50° zoom, and use the Focus knob
to adjust the field. Because the Zoom knob and Focus knob are easiest to
adjust when on the bottom of the fixture, avoid mounting the
ColorSourceSpot jr in an orientation where the knobs are on top.
Accessory slot
Shutters
(x4)
Zoom
knob
Focus
knob
Accessory holder
(optional)
attaches to front
Accessories
You can use standard accessories, such as a gobo, in the accessory slot
(see image above). You can also attach an accessory holder to the front of
the fixture (order part number 7416K1001). After you attach the
accessory holder, you can use it to secure accessories such as a top hat or
half hat. See the ColorSource Spot jr datasheet at etcconnect.com for
accessory information.
You can attach a ColorSource Relay to the yoke. See etcconnect.com for
more information about ColorSource Relay.
Set the DMX Address
1. Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX
address.
2. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the DMX address for the
fixture.
You can also use RDM for DMX addressing. See RDM Values on page14 .
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Change the DMX Control Mode
You can set the DMX control mode for the fixture to one of four available
mode options.
1. Press any button to wake the display. The display shows the DMX
address.
2. Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The display shows
the current DMX control mode.
3. Press the Up button or Down button to change the DMX control
mode. (The currently saved mode is indicated by a decimal point at
the end of the mode name.)
• 5ch: 5-channel mode (intensity, red, green, blue, and strobe).
This is the default mode.
• dir: Direct emitter control (intensity, red, green, blue/indigo,
lime, and strobe).
• 1ch: 1-channel mode controls the intensity of preset 1
(defaults to 3200K White).
• rgb: RGB mode (red, green, and blue).
4. Press the Mode button to confirm your selection.
The display will automatically return to the DMX address after 10 seconds
of inactivity, and edits to the DMX control mode will not be saved. This
cancels unsaved changes.
DMX Control Channels
DMX
Channel
5ch
(5 channel)
dir
(Direct)
1ch
(1 Channel)
rgb
(RGB)
1 Intensity Intensity Intensity Red
2 Red Red

Green
3 Green Green Blue
4 Blue Blue/Indigo*
5 Strobe** Lime
6  Strobe**
*Original ColorSource Spot jr fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in
channel 4.
**Use DMX values of 0 or 255 for no strobe. Use values of 1–254 to increase the strobe rate
from 1 per second up to 33 per second.
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Data Loss Behavior
When DMX data is lost, the fixture does one of the following actions:
• If you selected a preset or sequence, that preset or sequence
automatically plays.
• If no preset or sequence is active in the background, the fixture
goes dark and the DMXstart address flashes on the user interface.
Lock the User Interface
After you have set up the fixture, you can lock the user interface to
prevent additional changes.
1. Press and hold the Up button and Down button simultaneously for
3seconds. The display will show Loc to indicate that the user
interface is locked.
2. To unlock the user interface, press and hold the Up button and
Down button simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Play Presets and Sequences
The fixture has twelve factory-configured presets and five factory-
configured sequences. When you play a preset or sequence on a fixture:
• The same preset number or sequence number plays on any
connected fixtures that are not receiving DMX.
• If you power down the fixture, the preset or sequence resumes
when you power it on again.
You can re-record presets and sequences through an RDM device or
manually on the fixture. See Re-record Presets on the facing page .
1. Press the Mode button to activate the Presets/Sequences menu. The
last active preset or sequence plays automatically. (If DMX data is
present, the current preset or sequence plays in the background
and DMX data continues to take priority.)
2. Press the Up button or Down button as needed to scroll through the
available presets and sequences.
3. To stop the selected preset or sequence, press the Mode button a
second time. The display will revert to show the DMX start address.
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Pre-configured Presets
Preset Name
1 3200 K White
2 5600 K White
3 Red
4 Green
5 Blue
6 Cyan

Preset Name
7 Magenta
8 Yellow
9 Orange
10 Light Yellow
11 Light Blue
12 Light Pink
Pre-configured Sequences
Sequence Name
1 Rainbow Fast
2 Rainbow Slow
3 Warm Colors Fast
4 Cool Colors Fast
5 Random
 
Re-record Presets
1. Using DMX, set the desired levels for the new preset.
2. Press the Mode button to access the Presets/Sequences menu.
3. Press the Up button or Down button to navigate to the preset
number that you want to re-record.
4. Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to confirm the preset
selection. The user interface will show a 3-second countdown. The
preset number blinks once to confirm that the preset has been
recorded.
Note: When the fixture is in Direct mode (dir) or 1-channel
mode (1ch), you cannot re-record presets.
When you re-record presets with the fixture in RGB mode (rgb),
the intensity is set to full and the strobe is turned off.
See Change the DMXControl Mode on page7.
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Adjust the Intensity of Presets
1. Ensure that DMX data is not present.
2. Press the Mode button to access thePresets/Sequences menu, and
then press the Up button or Down button to select the preset that
you want to edit.
3. Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The display shows
L: followed by either an intensity level from 0–99 or FL for full.
4. Press the Up button or Down button to change the intensity level of
the preset in real time.
5. Press the Mode button to confirm your selection and return to
thePresets/Sequences menu. (If you don't press the Mode button,
the display returns to thePresets menu after 10 seconds without
saving your changes.)
Troubleshooting
Update the Fixture Software
ETC recommends using UpdaterAtor software to manage software
updates. For information on UpdaterAtor, see the UpdaterAtor Software
Quick Guide and the UpdaterAtor Software ReleaseNote , which you can
download from etcconnect.com.
You can push newer software versions from a connected fixture to
selected ColorSource fixtures(see table that follows).
Note: If you have other types of fixtures in your DMX run, you do
not need to disconnect them before pushing the updated fixture
software. The update process will ignore any other fixture types in
the DMXrun.
Note: Not sure what version of fixture software is installed?The
version number appears on the display when the fixture powers
up.
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This fix-
ture...
...can push software to these fixtures/releases when connected
CYC Linear PAR Spot Spot jr
≤v1.7 v3.1 v4.0 ≤v1.7 ≤v1.7 v3.0 v4.0 ≤v1.7 v3.0 v2.0 v3.0 v4.0
CYC
v1.7 or
earlier
X   X X   X    
CYC
v3.1  X          
CYC
v4.0   X         
Linear
v1.7 or
earlier
X   X X   X    
PAR
v1.7 or
earlier
X   X X   X    
PAR
v3.0      X   X   
PAR
v4.0       X     
Spot
v1.7 or
earlier
X   X X   X    
Spot
v3.0      X   X   
Spot jr
v2.0          X  
Spot jr
v3.0           X 
Spot jr
v4.0            X
1. Remove power and DMX In from the fixture that is running the
software version that you want to push to other fixtures.
2. Press and hold the Up button and Down button simultaneously
while restoring power.
3. The display shows Udt rdy to indicate the update mode is
selected.
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4. Press the Mode button to start the update process.
• The first time that you push an updated software version,
additional required files must be copied before the update can
begin. The display alternates between Udt and c:XX to
indicate the percentage complete while required data is
copied.
• The display alternates between Udt and the percentage
complete while updating the connected fixtures.
• The display blinks once to indicate that the update is complete.
5. Reconnect DMX In on the fixture.
Restore Factory Defaults
Press and hold the Mode button, Up button, and Down button
simultaneously for 5seconds. The DMX start address will blink once to
confirm that defaults have been restored.
Error Codes
These error codes may display on the user interface.
• CAL: Screen toggles between CAL and Err to indicate a problem
with the color calibration. The fixture will need to be returned to
the ETC factory; contact your local dealer to set up a repair.
• OtP: Screen toggles between OtP and Err to indicate that the
fixture has gone into over-temperature protection mode to avoid
damaging the fixture. Once the fixture has self-cooled, the error
will automatically clear. If the error does not clear, contact
ETCTechnical Support (visit etcconnect.com/contactETC).
• No App: Screen toggles between no and APP to indicate that the
upgraded fixtures have a software issue. Reload software to clear
the error. If the error persists, contact ETC Technical Support (visit
etcconnect.com/contactETC).
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Specifications and Reference
For current and complete compliance and specifications, see the
ColorSource Spot jr datasheet at etcconnect.com.
Environment
The ColorSource Spot jr operates in ambient temperatures of 0°C–40°C
and comes with a variable-speed fan. The ColorSource Spot jr is for
indoor use only.
• Maximum recommended ambient operating temperature:
Ta=40°C(104°F)
• Maximum anticipated external surface temperature at 40°C
ambient: Tmax = 48°C (119°F)
• External temperatures after 5 minutes of full-brightness operation
at 25°C (77°F) ambient: 42°C (108°F)
• External Temperature (steady state achieved) at 25°C (77°F): 42°C
(108°F)
Electrical
• Operates between 100V and 240VAC at a frequency of 50/60Hz.
• Maximum power consumption is 200 W.
• Up to 7 luminaires(15 A max) may be linked via power thru
connector (8 luminaires total per circuit) when used with an
R20Relay Module or Unison Echo Relay Panel. Consult breaker trip
curves when used with other equipment. Requires power from a
non-dimmable source.
• Inrush:
‐120 V: 35 A (first half-cycle)
‐240 V: 45 A (first half-cycle)
Typical Power Consumption
100 V 120 V  230 V
Power Current Power Current Power Current
Idle 2.1 W 0.05 A 2.6 W 0.05 A 2 W 0.06 A
Direct at Full 168 W 1.69 A 166 W 1.40 A 162 W 0.73 A
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RDM Values
Parameter Fixture Value Description
Manufacturer
ID All 0x6574 Electronic Theatre Controls
Model ID
ColorSource
Spot jr 0x0219
ColorSource Spot jr (v2.0), ColorSource
Spotjr CPU2 (v3.0), or ColorSource Spotjr
CPU3 (v4.0)
ColorSource
Spot jr
DeepBlue
0x021A
ColorSource Spot jr DeepBlue (v2.0),
ColorSource Spotjr DB CPU2 (v3.0), or
ColorSource Spotjr DB CPU3 (v4.0) 
DMXStart
Address All 0x00F0 Range = 1–512
DMX
Personality All 0x00E0
1 = 5 Channel
2 = Direct
3 = 1 Channel
4 = RGB
Output
Frequency All 0x8123 0 = Standard (1.2 kHz) 1 = High (25kHz)
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FCC Compliance
ColorSource Spot jr
(For any FCC matters):
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
3031 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
[phone]
etcconnect.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received;
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Visit
etcconnect.com/products for current and complete compliance
information including FCC compliance.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits 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 the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Any modifications or
changes to this product not expressly approved by Electronic
Theatre Controls, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate
the product. 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 their own expense.
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Quick Reference
DMX Control Channels
DMX
Channel
5ch
(5 channel)
dir
(Direct)
1ch
(1 Channel)
rgb
(RGB)
1 Intensity Intensity Intensity Red
2 Red Red

Green
3 Green Green Blue
4 Blue Blue/Indigo*
5 Strobe** Lime
6  Strobe**
*Original ColorSource Spot jr fixture uses blue in channel 4; Deep Blue fixture uses indigo in
channel 4.
**Use DMX values of 0 or 255 for no strobe. Use values of 1–254 to increase the strobe rate
from 1 per second up to 33 per second.
Error Codes
These error codes may display on the user interface.
• CAL: Screen toggles between CAL and Err to indicate a problem
with the color calibration. The fixture will need to be returned to
the ETC factory; contact your local dealer to set up a repair.
• OtP: Screen toggles between OtP and Err to indicate that the
fixture has gone into over-temperature protection mode to avoid
damaging the fixture. Once the fixture has self-cooled, the error
will automatically clear. If the error does not clear, contact
ETCTechnical Support (visit etcconnect.com/contactETC).
• No App: Screen toggles between no and APP to indicate that the
upgraded fixtures have a software issue. Reload software to clear
the error. If the error persists, contact ETC Technical Support (visit
etcconnect.com/contactETC).
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