ETC Source Four jr User manual

Source Four jr and Source Four jr Zoom • 1
Source Four jr and Source Four jr Zoom
Adjusting the C-clamp
The C-clamp attaches the fixture to the mounting pipe and allows you to adjust the
position of the fixture once it is mounted.
1.
Tightly fasten the C-clamp to the yoke with the yoke bolt and lock washer.
2.
Place the C-clamp on mounting pipe, then tighten the pipe bolt to secure it.
3. Loosen the C-clamp pan screw and rotate the yoke to the desired position.
4.
Tighten the pan screw to lock the fixture into position.
Adjusting the yoke
To adjust the fixture's position, loosen the yoke locking knob and tilt the fixture to
the desired position. Retighten the yoke locking knob to secure it.
Source Four jr/Zoom's two-position yoke allows you to modify the overall height of
the fixture in the yoke.
1.
To change the yoke position, remove the yoke locking knob, then remove the hex
bolts on either side of the fixture.
2.
Move the fixture to the desired position (
Figure 2
).
3.
Replace and tighten the hex bolts and the locking knob.
Color frame retaining clip
The color frame holder is equipped with a spring-loaded retaining clip that prevents
color frames and accessories from falling out of the holder.
Caution!
Always hang Source Four jr/Zoom with the color frame retaining clip in
the locked position.
1.
Release the retaining clip by pushing it sideways. The retaining clip will pop open.
2.
Insert the color frame.
3.
Press the retaining clip down until it locks into position.
E T C
Figure 1
Yoke locking
knob
C-clamp
Pan screw
Yoke bolt
Pipe bolt
Yoke
Figure 2
Yoke locking
Clutch disc
Hex bolt
Optional yoke
mounting position
knob
Figure 3
Retaining clip
Unlocked
Locked
PEAK
FLAT
CENTER
Gel frame Barrel Drop-in
Pattern
Yoke
Primary suspension point
Yoke
Lamp housing
Secondary
Shutters
Zoom rear
Beam focus knob
Gel frame holder
Lens tray
Knurled bolt
Center adjustment Peak and flat
retaining clip iris cover
holder slot
locking knob
suspension point
focus knob
(Zoom front focus knob)
Light baffle and
retaining screw
(outer knob) adjustment
(inner knob)
Front view
Back view

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HPL lamps
HPL lamps are tungsten halogen lamps.
Verify that the HPL lamp you use is suitable for the voltage at your facility. 230V and
240V HPL lamps are available. Operating HPL lamps above their rated voltage
reduces lamp life and can cause premature lamp failure.
Installing the HPL lamp
The lamp must be installed before you use the fixture.
Caution!
Always replace the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed.
1.
Disconnect the unit from power before installing and replacing the lamp.
2.
Loosen the knurled bolt on the back of the lamp housing and pull the housing
straight out.
3.
Remove the HPL lamp from its box, holding it by the base.
Note:
To avoid premature lamp failure, do not touch the lamp glass. If you do
touch the lamp, clean it carefully with rubbing alcohol and a clean, lint-free
cloth before operation.
4.
Line up the flat sides of the lamp base with the retention brackets on either side
of the socket. See
Figure 4
.
5.
Push down on the lamp base until the lamp seats firmly. (The top of the lamp
base will be even with the top edges of the retention brackets when it is properly
installed.)
Caution!
Improperly installed lamps cause premature lamp failure and socket
problems.
6.
Press lamp retainers down across lamp base and clip securely.
7.
To reinstall the lamp housing, line up the side fins and the bolt hole, then tighten
the knurled bolt to secure the housing.
Aligning the lamp
Use the two concentric knobs on the rear of the lamp housing to align the lamp. The
outer knob centers the lamp within the reflector and locks it in position; the inner
knob fine tunes the field. See
Figure 5
.
Note:
The fixture must be on to align the lamp.
1.
Unlock the outer knob by turning it counterclockwise one turn.
2.
Gently push the outer knob from side to side and up and down until the lamp is
centered in the field.
3.
Once the lamp is centered, tighten the outer knob to lock it in place.
4. Turn the inner knob right or left to adjust for optimum flat field.
WARNING!
Do not use lamps other than the HPL in Source
Four jr/Zoom fixtures.
Use of lamps other than HPL will void
UL and cUL safety conformity and warranty.
Lamp code Watts Volts Color temperature Average rated life
HPL 375/115 375 115 3,250ºK 300 hour
HPL 375/115X 375 115 3,050ºK 1,000 hour
HPL 550/77 550 77 3,250ºK 300 hour
HPL 550/77X 550 77 3,050ºK 2,000 hour
HPL 575/115 575 115 3,250ºK 300 hour
HPL 575/115X 575 115 3,050ºK 2,000 hour
HPL 575/120 575 120 3,250ºK 300 hour
HPL 575/230 575 230 3,200ºK 400 hour
HPL 575/240 575 240 3,200ºK 400 hour
WARNING!
Let lamp cool before changing.
American
Euro.
HPL lamp
Lamp
Knurled boltLamp housing
Lamp
retention
brackets
retainers
Figure 4
Figure 5
Lamp housing Knurled bolt
Center Peak and flat
adjustment
(outer knob)
adjustment
(inner knob)

Source Four jr and Source Four jr Zoom • 3
Focusing the beam
On a fixed field angle Source Four jr, with a 26 ° , 36 ° or 50 ° lens, adjust the lens posi-
tion to focus the edge of the beam. On a Source Four jr Zoom, adjust the position of
both lenses to set the beam's spread and to focus the edge of the beam. The Zoom
lenses give you a range from 25 ° to 50 ° .
1.
Loosen the beam focus knob(s) on the underside of the barrel. See
Figure 6
.
2.
Slide the lens(es) forward or backward to achieve the desired beam edge.
3. Once the fixture is focused, tighten the beam focus knob(s).
Gel notes
For best results, always use a high quality, high temperature color medium. ETC
does not guarantee performance with low temperature, saturated color gels.
Shaping the beam
You may shape the beam with the shutters, a pattern, or an optional drop-in iris (ETC
part #7062A1011). See
Figure 7
.
Pattern projection
The pattern holder slot is on the top side of the barrel, immediately in front of the
shutters. It accommodates the M-size pattern holder shown in
Figure 8
. The M-size
pattern holder’s handle should bend away from the shutter handle at a 30 ° angle. If
your pattern holder’s handle is straight, you may bend it far enough to not interfere
with the action of the shutter handle.
Use an optional donut (ETC part #7060A1037) in the accessory holder to enhance
pattern projection.
Drop-in iris slot
The drop-in iris slot is on the top side of the front barrel, immediately in front of the
pattern holder slot. See
Figure 9
. When it is not in use, a small sheet metal cover
secured with two crosshead screws prevents light leakage and retains the iris
assembly. To install an iris, follow these steps.
Caution!
Be certain the fixture is not hot before installing the iris.
1.
Use a crosshead screwdriver to loosen the screws on the drop-in iris slot cover.
Do not remove the screws.
2.
Slide the cover completely forward, exposing the slot.
3.
Insert the iris. The flat side must be toward the shutters and the iris handle
should extend out of slot.
4. Slide the slot cover back toward the shutters until it meets the iris handle. Leave
enough space to move the iris handle. Tighten the screws.
Switching lens assemblies
Follow these steps to replace a fixed field angle lens with Zoom lenses.
1.
Loosen the screw at the front of the light baffle. See
Figure 10
.
2.
Pull the light baffle out of the barrel.
3.
Remove the beam focus knob from the bottom of the barrel and slide the lens
assembly from the barrel.
4.
Slide the Zoom lens rear assembly into the barrel and install its beam focus knob.
5.
Slide the Zoom lens front assembly into the barrel and install its beam focus
knob.
6.
Slide the light baffle back into place.
7.
Replace and tighten the screw at the front of the light baffle.
Note:
Reverse this procedure to replace Zoom lenses with a standard lens.
Figure 6
Beam focus knob
Color frame
Figure 7
Iris
(ETC part # 7062A1011)
Figure 8
M-size pattern holder
(ETC part # 7062A1010)
Figure 9
Drop-in
Pattern holder slot
iris slot
Figure 10
Lens tray with
safety screen
Light baffle and
retaining screw

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Specifications subject to change. Source Four jr and Source Four jr Zoom are protected by US patent numbers 5,446,637 and 5,268,613. Japanese Patent
2,501,722.
US and International Patents Pending. 7062M1001.
Copyright 1998
Revised 11/98.
Cleaning lenses
Caution!
Change lenses if they become visibly damaged to the extent that their
effectiveness is impaired, for example, by cracks or deep scratches.
1.
Remove the lens assembly. (See
Switching lens assemblies,
above, steps 1-3.).
2.
Remove safety screen.
3. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with vinegar or household ammonia. You may also
use water, but it will leave spots which you may remove by polishing the lens
gently with a clean, dry cloth.
4.
Starting from the center, gently wipe the lens.
5. Replace safety screen.
6.
Replace the lens assembly.
Accessories
WARNING!
Never use glass and window cleaner or any abrasive material to
clean lenses. Glass and window cleaners will stain the lens surface. Abrasive
materials (such as steel wool) will damage lenses.
Pattern holder, M-size 400PH-M
6.25” (15.875cm) donut 400DN
6.25" (15.875cm) top hat 400SN
6.25" (15.875cm) color frame 400CF
Drop-in iris assembly 400JRS
30" (76.2cm) safety cable, black 400SC
C-clamp 400CC
50º lens assembly 450JL
36º lens assembly 436JL
26º lens assembly 426JL
Zoom lens front assembly 42550FLT
Zoom lens rear assembly 42550RLT
Zoom lens assembly set 42550ZLS
Color extender 400GE