High End Systems studio spot User manual

Studio Spot
Automated Projection and Effect Luminaire
User’s Manual
High End Systems, Inc.
2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, Texas U.S.A.
®
P/N 60600093 Rev. 2.1
®
TM

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© High End Systems, Inc. 1998, All Rights Reserved
Information and Specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End
Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this manual.
Unlawful reproduction or distribution of this document in any manner without the written permis-
sion of High End Systems is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Studio Spot, Technoray, and Technopro are trademarks of High
End Systems Inc.; Cyberlight, Lightwave Research, LithoPattern, Status Cue, and Studio Color,
Technobeam are registered trademarks of High End Systems Inc.; Motorola is a registered trade-
mark of Motorola Inc.; Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks and names or their products. High End Systems, Inc. disclaims any propri-
etary interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others.
Studio Spot may use one or more of the following patents: US 5665305; US 5647662; US
D381,740; US 4,962,687; US 5,078,039; UK 2,043,769; US 5,331,822; US 5,402,326; UK
2292896; US D365165; US 5,430,629; US D360,404; US 5,455,748; EP 0475082; US
5,506,762; M9604224.9; US 5,515,254; US D370080; UK 2,291,814; US 5,545,951;
US 5,430,629; US 5,758,955; UK 2055842; UK 2,292,530; UK 2294909; UK 2292896; and
US 5,580,164.
Additional patents pending.
March 31, 2004
Studio Spot User’s Manual
P/N 60600093 Rev. 2.1
Printed in the U.S.A.
M.D.T.

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Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104
Manufacturer’s name: Lightwave Research
Manufacturer’s address: 2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, Texas 78758
U.S.A.
Distributor’s name: High End Systems, Inc.
Distributor’s address: 2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, Texas 78758
U.S.A.
Declares that the product
Product Name: Studio Spot
Product Number: Studio Spot
Product Options: All
conforms to the following EEC directives:
73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity first manufactured in 1998 in
compliance with the following standards:
Safety: EN 60598-1 : 1993
EN 60598-2-17 : 1989
A1-A3 : 1993
EMC: EN 55022, 1987 Class A ITE
IEC 801-2, 1991 Level 2 (4/8 kV)
IEC 801-3, 1991 Draft 5 Level 2 (3 V/m)
IEC 801-4, 1988 Level 2 (1 kV/0.5 kV)
U.S.A., March 31, 2004 Kenneth Hansen, Compliance Engineer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric shock, exposure to
excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and injury to persons are found in Appendix D.
Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipment.
IMPORTANT: INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Les instructions se rapportant à la protection permanente contre les incendies, l’électro-
cution, l’exposition à un rayonnement ultraviolet (UV) excessif et aux blessures cor-
porelles se trouvent dans l’Annexe D.
Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’assembler, de monter ou d’utiliser cet équipe-
ment.
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Sicherheitsanleitungen zum Schutz gegen Feuer, elektrischen Schlag, übermäßige UV-
Strahlung und Verletzung von Personen finden Sie in Anhang D.
Vor der Montage, dem Zusammenbau und der Inbetriebnahme dieses Geräts alle Anlei-
tungen sorgfältig durchlesen.
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI DI SICUREZZA
Le istruzioni sulla protezione da incendi, folgorazione, esposizione eccessiva a raggi
ultravioletti (UV) e infortuni sono contenute nell’appendice D.
Si prega di leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di assemblare, montare e azionare l’apparec-
chiatura.
INFORMACION IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
En el Apéndice D de este manual se encuentran instrucciones sobre protección continua
contra incendios, descarga eléctrica, exposición excesiva a radiación ultravioleta (UV) y
lesiones personales.
Lea, por favor, todas las instrucciones antes del ensamblaje, montaje y operación de
este equipo.
FCC Information
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 rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
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.

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Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two year parts and labor limited
warranty. Dichroic filters and Lithopatterns® are not guaranteed against breakage or
scratches to coating. It is the owner's responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for
verification of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date cannot be pro-
vided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair
It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#) from your
dealer/point of purchase BEFORE any units are returned for repair. The manufacturer will
make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty.
Lamps are covered by the lamp manufacturer's warranty.
Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable
manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall
be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned
Product units or parts and with a Return Material Authorization (RMA#) number.
Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of the alleged
problem or malfunction.
Please note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-factory boxes
and packing materials. Ship returned items to 2227 Braker Lane, Austin, Texas 78758.
Freight
All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return
shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Continental United States. Under no
circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not
include rush expediting such as air freight. Air freight can be sent customer collect in the
Continental United States.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. HIGH END SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND
HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS,
SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY
PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT,
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR
NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN.
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for
unauthorized repairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Product Modification Warning
High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of
United States and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could
affect safety and render the product non-compliant to relevant safety standards.
Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit
Les produits High End Systems sont conçus et fabriqués conformément aux exigences
des règlements internationaux de sécurité. Toute modification du produit peut entraîner
sa non conformité aux normes de sécurité en vigueur.
Produktmodifikationswarnung
Design und Herstellung von High End Systems entsprechen den Anforderungen der U.S.
Amerikanischen und internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften. Abänderungen dieses
Produktes können dessen Sicherheit beeinträchtigen und unter Umständen gegen die
diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen.
Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto
I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti
delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto
potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di
sicurezza pertinenti.
Advertencia De Modificación Del Producto
Los productos de High End Systems están diseñados y fabricados para cumplir los
requisitos de las reglamentaciones de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacionales.
Las modificaciones al producto podrían afectar la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de
conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes.

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Contacting High End Systems, Inc.
U.S. and the Americas High End Systems, Inc.
2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, Texas 78758
[phone] or [phone]
FAX: [phone]
U.S. West Coast High End Systems, Inc.
8200 Haskell Avenue
Van Nuys, California 91406
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Singapore High End Systems Singapore Pte. Ltd.
1 Tannery Road 06-05
Cencon 1
Singapore 1334
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Europe High End Systems GmbH
Lohstrasse 22
D-85445 Schwaig
Germany
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
World Wide Web Sites http://www.highend.com
http://www.studiospot.com
Service Web Site http://info.highend.com/service/service.html

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................ I-1
About This Manual............................................................................. I-1
Manual Conventions........................................................................... I-1
Manual and Software Revisions ........................................................... I-2
Safety Instructions............................................................................. I-2
Caution and Warning Symbols ............................................................. I-2
Studio Spot Feature Overview ............................................................. I-3
Specifications.................................................................................... I-6
Mechanical ...................................................................................I-6
Electrical ......................................................................................I-8
Optical System .............................................................................I-8
Dichroic Glass ........................................................................ I-8
Effect Glass ........................................................................... I-8
LithoPatterns .......................................................................... I-9
Lenses................................................................................... I-9
Lamps ................................................................................... I-9
Communication ...........................................................................I-10
Compliance.................................................................................I-10
Accessories .................................................................................... I-10
Cables and Connectors ................................................................I-10
Controllers and Upload Devices .....................................................I-10
Dichroic Filters ............................................................................I-11
Lenses .......................................................................................I-11
Literature ...................................................................................I-11
Mounting Hardware .....................................................................I-11
LithoPatterns and Effects .............................................................I-12
Road Cases ................................................................................I-12
Lamps........................................................................................I-12
Front and Side Panel Functionality ..................................................... I-13
Chapter 1
Installation and Setup.......................................................... 1-1
Unpacking Studio Spot ...................................................................... 1-1
Inspecting the Contents ................................................................1-1
Inspecting the Fixture ...................................................................1-2
Registering Your Product ................................................................... 1-2
Road Cases...................................................................................... 1-3
Minimum Material Requirements.....................................................1-3
Construction Requirements ............................................................1-3
Before Beginning Installation .............................................................. 1-4
Power and Breaker Requirements........................................................ 1-5
Line Cord Cap Construction................................................................ 1-5
United Kingdom Line Cord Cap Construction....................................1-5
VIGTIG FIKKER HEDS INFORMATION - DANMARK ...........................1-6
Constructing Data Cables .................................................................. 1-6

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Constructing Terminators .................................................................. 1-7
Fixture Mounting.............................................................................. 1-7
Floor Mounting ............................................................................ 1-7
Truss Mounting ........................................................................... 1-8
Data Cabling.................................................................................... 1-9
Powering On the Fixture.................................................................. 1-10
Setting the Fixture Address ............................................................. 1-10
Fixture Number Mode................................................................. 1-10
DMX Starting Channel Mode ....................................................... 1-11
Controlling Studio Spot With DMX ................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2
Operation ........................................................................... 2-1
Pan and Tilt ..................................................................................... 2-1
Color Functions................................................................................ 2-2
Color Wheel Positioning .................................................................... 2-3
Litho Functions ................................................................................ 2-4
Litho Wheel Positioning..................................................................... 2-5
Litho Rotation .................................................................................. 2-6
Frost .............................................................................................. 2-7
Focus ............................................................................................. 2-7
Iris ................................................................................................. 2-8
Strobing.......................................................................................... 2-9
Dimming ......................................................................................... 2-9
MSpeed ........................................................................................ 2-10
Factory Macros .............................................................................. 2-11
Control Channel ............................................................................. 2-11
Disabling MSpeed for Pan and Tilt................................................ 2-11
Remote Display Adjustment ........................................................ 2-12
Remote Homing......................................................................... 2-12
Remote Lamp Control................................................................. 2-13
Remote Shutdown ..................................................................... 2-13
Chapter 3
Menu System ..................................................................... 3-1
Overview ........................................................................................ 3-1
Menu Navigation .............................................................................. 3-2
Address Menu ............................................................................... 3-14
Addressing the Fixture................................................................ 3-14
Information Menu........................................................................... 3-14
Viewing Lamp Status ................................................................. 3-14
Viewing Lamp Hours .................................................................. 3-15
Viewing Lamp Strikes................................................................. 3-15
Viewing System Version Number ................................................. 3-15
Resetting Lamp Hours ................................................................ 3-16
Viewing Fixture Hours ................................................................ 3-16
Resetting Fixture Hours .............................................................. 3-16

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Viewing the Current Internal Temperature......................................3-17
Viewing the Minimum Internal Temperature ...................................3-17
Viewing the Maximum Internal Temperature ..................................3-18
Resetting Temperature Readings ..................................................3-18
Viewing DMX Errors and Construct Values ....................................3-19
Viewing DMX Data by Channel Number ........................................3-19
Viewing Sensor Data ..................................................................3-20
Test Menu ..................................................................................... 3-20
Changing Boot Codes..................................................................3-20
Turning the Lamp On and Off.......................................................3-21
Viewing the Lamp Status ............................................................3-21
Homing the Fixture .....................................................................3-21
Moving the Fixture to Setup Position ............................................3-22
Self-Tests..................................................................................3-22
Mode Menu.................................................................................... 3-23
Crossloading Fixtures..................................................................3-23
Set Menu....................................................................................... 3-24
Reverting to the Factory Defaults .................................................3-24
Addressing By DMX Starting Channel or Fixture Number Mode ........3-24
Setting Display Intensity..............................................................3-25
Inverting Pan .............................................................................3-25
Inverting Tilt ..............................................................................3-26
Swapping Pan and Tilt ................................................................3-26
Setting the Fixture Shutdown Time...............................................3-26
Calibrating Pan...........................................................................3-27
Calibrating Tilt ...........................................................................3-27
Preset Menu................................................................................... 3-27
Chapter 4
Preset Scenes .................................................................... 4-1
Overview ......................................................................................... 4-1
Understanding Preset Scene Terminology and Concepts ........................ 4-1
Editing Scenes.................................................................................. 4-2
Editing with the Menu System .......................................................4-2
Using the Time Parameter ....................................................... 4-3
Using Crossfade, Delay, and MSpeed ....................................... 4-3
Step-By-Step Editing Example.................................................. 4-4
Copying and Pasting Scenes ..........................................................4-6
Capturing DMX Data Into a Scene ..................................................4-6
Resetting (Re-Initializing) a Scene ...................................................4-7
Playing Back Scenes in Stand-Alone Mode ........................................... 4-8
Determining the Active Scene ........................................................4-8
Synchronizing Preset Playback............................................................ 4-9
Connecting and Addressing Fixtures for Synchronized Playback .......4-10
Playing Back Synchronized Scenes ...............................................4-11

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Appendix A
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ........................................ A-1
Overview ........................................................................................ A-1
Before You Begin ............................................................................. A-1
Support Checklist............................................................................. A-2
Acquiring Technical Support .............................................................. A-2
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... A-3
Display Error Messages.................................................................A-3
General Troubleshooting ............................................................... A-7
Upload Troubleshooting ................................................................ A-8
Onboard Self-Tests ......................................................................A-9
Testing DMX Data ....................................................................... A-9
Maintenance.................................................................................. A-10
Replacing the Lamp.................................................................... A-10
Optimizing the Lamp .................................................................. A-12
Cleaning ................................................................................... A-13
Software Updates...................................................................... A-14
Status Cue ......................................................................... A-14
Upload Dongle .................................................................... A-15
Another Studio Spot ............................................................ A-16
Appendix B
Accessory Installation.......................................................... B-1
Overview ........................................................................................ B-1
Before You Begin ............................................................................. B-1
Lens Installation ............................................................................... B-2
Dichroic Glass Installation.................................................................. B-4
LithoPattern, Gobo, and Effect Installation........................................... B-7
Appendix C
Supplemental Information..................................................... C-1
Overview ........................................................................................ C-1
Converting DMX Values to MSpeed Times .......................................... C-1
Color Combinations .......................................................................... C-5
Calculating Beam Diameters .............................................................. C-6
Determining Macro Functions............................................................. C-7
Appendix D
Important Safety Information ................................................ D-1
Appendice D Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité ......................... D-2
Anhang D Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit .................................. D-3
Apéndice D Información Importante De Seguridad ................................ D-4
Appendice D Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza ................................ D-6
Appendiks D Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation........................................... D-7
Index................................................................................. IX1

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List of Figures
Front Dimensions................................................................................I-7
Side Dimensions .................................................................................I-7
Front Panel ......................................................................................I-13
Left Side Panel .................................................................................I-14
Right Side Panel ...............................................................................I-14
Removing the Bezel............................................................................1-2
Road Case Construction Overhead View ...............................................1-3
Road Case Construction Side View ......................................................1-4
Data Cable Construction .....................................................................1-6
Terminator Construction .....................................................................1-7
Floor Installation ................................................................................1-7
Attaching Mounting Hardware .............................................................1-8
Safety Cable Installation .....................................................................1-8
Data In and Data Out Connectors ........................................................1-9
Daisy Chaining Fixtures ......................................................................1-9
Using the Front Panel .......................................................................1-10
MSpeed Values ...............................................................................2-10
Menu System ....................................................................................3-1
Crossfade, Delay, and MSpeed Example ...............................................4-4
Synchronized Playback Example ..........................................................4-9
Data In and Data Out Connectors ......................................................4-10
Daisy Chaining Fixtures ....................................................................4-10
Removing the Lamp Access Cap ....................................................... A-10
Installing the Lamp.......................................................................... A-11
Lamp Optimization Screws............................................................... A-12
Device Code Upload Dialogue Box..................................................... A-14
Device Upload Status Information Window......................................... A-15
Removing the Bezel............................................................................B-2
Loosening the Lens Ring Thumb-Screw.................................................B-2
Replacing the Lens.............................................................................B-3
Locating the Color Wheels ..................................................................B-4
Factory Color Wheels and Index Positions .............................................B-5
Removing the Dichroic Glass ...............................................................B-5
Dichroic Glass Orientation...................................................................B-6
Determining The Coated Side of Dichroic Glass .....................................B-6
Locating the Litho/Effect Wheels .........................................................B-7
Factory Litho Wheel Positions..............................................................B-7
Removing the Securing Spring .............................................................B-8

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List of Tables
Lens Specifications............................................................................. I-9
Breaker Requirements ........................................................................ 1-5
DMX Starting Channels.................................................................... 1-11
Studio Spot Protocol Version 6 ......................................................... 1-13
Color Functions................................................................................. 2-2
Litho Functions ................................................................................. 2-4
Litho Rotation ................................................................................... 2-6
Frost Functions ................................................................................. 2-7
Iris Functions .................................................................................... 2-8
Strobe Functions............................................................................... 2-9
Menu Map........................................................................................ 3-2
Display Error Messages ......................................................................A-3
General Troubleshooting.....................................................................A-7
Upload Troubleshooting .....................................................................A-8
DMX Values to MSpeed Times............................................................ C-1
Color Combinations ........................................................................... C-5
Calculating Beam Diameters ............................................................... C-6
Macro Functions ............................................................................... C-7

Introduction I-1
Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for using the Studio Spot™ Automated
Projection and Effect Luminaire from Lightwave Research®.
About This Manual
This manual provides the means to setup and operate Studio Spot. This
manual is organized in the following sections:
Introduction—introduces you to this manual, provides the features,
specifications, accessories, and explains the front and side panel
functionality.
Chapter 1 Installation and Setup—explains how to install, setup, and
control the fixture.
Chapter 2 Operation—describes how to use the fixture’s features.
Chapter 3 Menu System—provides information on using the menu system
and its functions.
Chapter 4 Preset Scenes—furnishes instructions on how to create, edit,
and playback preset scenes from the on-board memory.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance—supplies directions for
troubleshooting problems, contacting technical support, routine
maintenance, and uploading software.
Appendix B Accessory Installation—gives instructions on installing lenses,
dichroic glass, LithoPatterns®, gobos, and effect glass.
Appendix D Important Safety Information—provides safety information in
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Danish.
Index—gives the page location(s) for pertinent terms and topics.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
• a menu button will look like: press the <ENTER> button
• an L.E.D. display item on the front panel will look like: SET menu
• DOS prompts, computer file names, and input keyboard strokes will look like:
Type a:\ setup.

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Manual and Software Revisions
This manual and the operating software for Studio Spot are subject to
change. Please visit our web site, contact your Authorized High End
Systems dealer, or High End Systems for the latest updates.
Safety Instructions
• Heed all caution and warning messages throughout this manual and the
documentation that accompanies your fixtures.
• Servicing must be conducted by the manufacturer or other qualified service
personnel.
• Avoid allowing liquids in any form to come in contact with the fixture.
Caution and Warning Symbols
The following international symbols appear in margins throughout this
manual to highlight caution and warning messages.
Caution: This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages. Ignoring
these messages could result in damage to equipment.
Warning: This symbol appears adjacent to High Voltage and Hazard
messages. Ignoring these messages could result in serious personal
injury.
This symbol indicates that the minimum distance to a lighted object is
1 meter.
This symbol indicates that eye protection is required.
This symbol indicates a hot surface.
This symbol indicates an explosion hazard.

Introduction I-3
Introduction
Studio Spot Feature Overview
Switching power
supplies
Studio Spot features proprietary switching power sup-
plies for the on-board electronics and the lamp power
supply. The fixture automatically operates on all inter-
national voltages at 50 or 60 Hertz without changing a
power tap or making any adjustments.
USITT DMX-512
control
Full control over all operating parameters of Studio
Spot is achieved via 24 channels of DMX-512 proto-
col. This includes 16-bit accuracy for pan, tilt, and
gobo indexing; and 8-bit accuracy for all other parame-
ters. All parameters are controlled by a built-in Motor-
ola® 68340 microprocessor.
Convection cooling Studio Spot is convection cooled and does not use
fans. This dramatically prevents excess fog, smoke,
and dust particles from being introduced into the opti-
cal system and ensures quiet performance.
Movement The moving yoke design utilizes 16-bit pan and tilt
positioning accuracy over the 370° x 255° range of
movement. The drive systems produce extremely
smooth motion and near silent operation.
Color capabilities Each of the two color wheels support five dichroic
glass filters plus open. Custom color filters may be
ordered from High End Systems and are easily
installed. These dichroic filters are interchangeable
with Studio Color® and Cyberlight®.
Rotating lithos and
rotating effects
Studio Spot can project up to 35 combination patterns
using 10 rotating litho/effects (plus two open) located
on two independent wheels. Each wheel can be
independently indexed and rotated in either direction at
variable speeds. Superior optics support LithoPatterns®
at 3300 dots per inch (d.p.i.). ‘Slo’ and lenticular glass
effects are standard. Optional and custom
LithoPatterns, effect glass, and prisms are available
and are easily installed. Effect glasses are
interchangeable with Technobeam®, Technopro™,
and Technoray™ fixtures.

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Custom 575 watt
discharge lamps
Studio Spot utilizes a custom MSR 575/2 lamp. The
MSR 575/2 provides a high color rendering index and a
high color temperature of 6200 K. An optional MSD
575 lamp is available for architectural applications. The
MSD 575 provides a color temperature of 5600 K and
enhanced lamp life.
Elliptical/spherical
reflector system
A custom elliptical/spherical reflector system (patent
pending) delivers an extraordinary (>50%) gain in light
output compared to systems in other fixtures.
Special effect
functions
Special effect functions provide color spins, random
color combinations, random gobos, or MSpeed to con-
trol the color and litho wheels. The ‘blink’ function
quickly strobes the dimming system during color and/
or litho changes.
Factory macros Complicated looks can be quickly programmed using
one of the 26 factory-programmed macros. Each
macro modifies a specific set of constructs to produce
a unique effect, while allowing the user to retain con-
trol of all other constructs. Sequences can be created
by using an additional variable speed random macro.
Frost A variable frost mechanism provides infinite beam dif-
fusion. Thus the hard edge beam is easily softened to
create a wash effect. Frost effects include variable
periodic, random periodic, variable ramp/snap, and ran-
dom ramp/snap strobes.
Dimming A smooth mechanical dimming system provides seam-
less dimming without affecting the beam shape or the
color temperature output.
Iris An independent iris can remotely manipulate the beam
diameter. Iris effects include variable periodic, random
periodic, variable ramp/snap, and random ramp/snap
strobes.
Focus The variable remote focus lens can precisely focus on
either litho/effect wheel at any distance.
Lenses The standard lens provides an 18° beam angles.
Optional 13° and 30° lenses are available for narrow
and wide field projection. All lenses feature advanced
aberration correction. The aberration correction elimi-
nates chromatic shifts, image distortion, spherical
astigmatism, and provides an impeccably flat focus
field.

Introduction I-5
Introduction
Strobing The dimming system provides instant blackout, vari-
able and random speed strobes, variable and random
ramp/snap effects, and the blinking function. Addition-
ally, Studio Spot can dim while strobing.
Internal preset scene
memory
Up to 16 scenes can be programmed for playback
without a controller. Scenes can be programmed from
the front panel or ‘captured’ from DMX data. You can
playback data in stand-alone mode or synchronize play-
back with up to 32 fixtures.
Optical encoders Studio Spot utilizes optical encoders for the pan and
tilt systems. The encoders automatically correct posi-
tion(s) if the fixture is jolted from a programmed posi-
tion.
L.E.D. display A full function 15-segment four character alpha-
numeric display allows the user to easily program all
functions of the fixture. A full set of diagnostic func-
tions are available through the menu system. Studio
Spot can also serve as a DMX tester to view channel
values and DMX errors. The display can be remotely
turned on, off, or dimmed via DMX.
L.E.D. status
indicators
Five L.E.D. indicators visually provide the status of
the lamp power supply, motor power supply, and
data.
Mounting Studio Spot can be truss mounted on 22-inch
centers in any orientation or it can be floor
mounted on its rubber feet.
Stepper motors All motors are digitally controlled steppers. They
provide precision control, high torque, smooth
movement, near quiet performance, and very long
life.
Fixture shutdown,
lamp control, and
homing
Fixture shutdown, lamp on/off, and homing can be
accessed remotely via DMX. You can also turn the
lamp on or off and home the fixture with the front
panel menu system.
Integral AC power
switch/breaker
The power switch/breaker is conveniently located on
the side of the fixture.
Power factor
correction
Studio Spot is fully power factor corrected to optimize
the light source's efficiency and deliver maximized
power economy.

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Specifications
Mechanical
Height: 713.34 mm (28.09 in.)
Width: 551.17 mm (21.7 in.)
Depth: 318 mm (12.52 in.)
Weight: 26.76 kg (59 lbs.)
For additional dimensions, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Power saving mode When the dimming system is closed, the lamp insti-
gates idle mode which decreases the wattage and
reduces heat. When the shutter is opened, the lamp
instantly returns to full power.
Ease of maintenance Studio Spot has been designed for the professional
user. Studio Spot is constructed on the solid
premise of Studio Color. Changing the lamp is
quick (typically less than 30 seconds) and
convenient.
Software updates Operating software can be uploaded from the
Lightwave Research Upload Dongle, the Status
Cue® lighting console, or from another fixture,
thus keeping the fixtures constantly updated with
the latest version. The latest software version is
available through the High End Systems World
Wide Web Site.
Safety The lamp cover is secured through its wiring harness
for additional safety. Multi-point grounding is provided
throughout for complete assurance of safe operation.
The bezel is secured to the unit by an additional safety
cable. The fixture and all electronics comply with
current UL, ETL, ETLc, CE, FCC, CSA, and EMC
standards for professional lighting fixtures.