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User Manual
High End Systems, Inc.
2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
[phone]
www.highend.com
p/n 60600115 Version 2.0

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User Manual
© 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. The system software for the Status Cue®
lighting console described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and
may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Technobeam User Manual
P/N 60600115 Version 2.0 July 1999
Printed in the U.S.A.

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Trademarks
Trademarks used in this text: Lightwave Research, High End Systems, Technobeam, LAD,
Status Cue, Intellabeam, Emulator, Dataflash, Fusion Fire and LithoPatterns are registered
trademarks; Laser Aiming Device is a trademark of High End Systems, Inc.
Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Philips is a registered trademark of
Philips Lighting Company. ETL and CETL are registered trademarks of Intertek Testing
Services. 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
disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others.
Patents
Technobeam may use one or more of the following patents: US 4,962,687; US 5,078,039;
UK 2,043,769; US 5,331,822; US 5,402,326; US D 372550; UK 2292896; US D365165; US
5,430,629; US D360,404; US 5,455,748; 0475082; US 5,506,762; M9604224.9; US
5,515,254; US D370080; UK 2.291,814; US 5,545.951; UK 2055842; UK 2,292,530; UK
2294909; UK 2292896; MR 8621996; and US 5,580,164.
Additional patents pending.
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
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 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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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: Technobeam
Product Number: All
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
1997 in compliance with the following standards:
Safety: EN 60598-1 : 1993
EN 60598-2-17 : 1989
A1-A3 : 1993
EN 60825-1, 1994
EMC: EN 55022, Class A ITE
IEC 801-2, 1991 Level 2 (4/8 kV)
IEC 801-3, Draft 5 Level 2 (3 V/m)
IEC 801-4, 1988 Level 2 (1 kV/0.5 kV)
U.S.A., September 1, 1999
Kenneth Stuart 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 assembly, mounting, and operating this equipment.
IMPORTANT: INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Les instructions se rapportant à la protection permanente contre les incendies,
l’électrocution, l’exposition à un rayonnement ultraviolet (UV) excessif et aux blessures
corporelles se trouvent dans l’Annexe D.
Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’assembler, de monter ou d’utiliser cet
équipement.
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
Anleitungen 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’apparecchiatura.
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.
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.

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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 Systemen entsprechen den Anforderungen der
U.S.A. und den internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften. Abänderungen dieses Produktes
können dessen Sicherheit beeinträchtigen und u. U. 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.
Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two (2) year parts and labor limited
warranty. The Laser Aiming Device (LAD™) for Technobeam is covered by a six (6) month
parts and labor limited warranty. Dichroic filters and LithoPatterns®high resolution
glass gobos 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 provided, 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 or 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

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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. Ship returned Product units or parts to: 2227 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX
78758 USA.
Please Note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-
factory boxes and packing materials.
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, EXPRESS
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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Table of Contents
Introduction
Features ........................................................................................intro-1
Symbols ........................................................................................intro-3
Document Conventions ................................................................intro-3
Contacting High End Systems ......................................................intro-4
Chapter 1 Preparing to Install Your Fixture
Specifications .....................................................................................1-2
Optional Accessories ..........................................................................1-5
Unpacking the Fixture ........................................................................1-6
Installing the Power Cord Cap ............................................................1-7
Installing the Yoke ..............................................................................1-8
Setting the Fixture Voltage .............................................................. 1-10
Setting the Beam Angle .................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Fixture
Powering On the Fixture .....................................................................2-2
Overview of Controller Operation ......................................................2-4
Linking the Fixtures to the Controller ................................................2-7
Mounting the Fixture ..........................................................................2-8
Configuring the Fixture ................................................................... 2-13
Upgrading Software ......................................................................... 2-18
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 2-20
Chapter 3 Using the Menus
Menu System Overview ......................................................................3-2
Menu Map ...........................................................................................3-3
Menu Options .................................................................................. 3-10
Chapter 4 Preset Programming
Programming Overview ......................................................................4-2
Creating a Scene .................................................................................4-4
Synchronizing Preset Playback ...........................................................4-9
Capturing Presets ............................................................................ 4-11
Chapter 5 Using the Laser Aiming Device™ (LAD™)
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................5-2