Robe DigitalSpot 3000 DT User manual

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Version 1.2

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 4
2. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 5
3. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 6
4. Fixture exterior view....................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Placing xture head covers ........................................................................................ 7
5. Video inputs....................................................................................................................7
6. Connection to the mains................................................................................................ 7
6.1 Powering on the DigitalSpot 3000 DT ........................................................................ 7
7. Shutting down the DigitalSpot 3000 DT ....................................................................... 7
8. Positioning the DigitalSpot 3000 DT ............................................................................ 8
8.1 Changing the zoom .................................................................................................... 9
9. Rigging the xture.......................................................................................................... 9
10. DMX-512 connection .................................................................................................. 11
11. Ethernet connection................................................................................................... 12
12. Folder organization .................................................................................................... 13
13.DigitalSpot 3000 DT - Control menu map.................................................................. 14
14. Operating modes ....................................................................................................... 17
15. Control menu ............................................................................................................. 17
15.1 Fixture Address ..................................................................................................... 17
15.2 Fixture information ................................................................................................. 18
15.3 Personality ............................................................................................................. 18
15.4 Lamp On/Off .......................................................................................................... 19
15.5 Manual control........................................................................................................ 19
15.6 Stand alone operation ............................................................................................ 19
15.7 Preview mode. ....................................................................................................... 20
15.8 Reset functions ...................................................................................................... 20
15.9 Service menu ......................................................................................................... 20
15.10 Special functions .................................................................................................. 21
15.11 Fixture Off ............................................................................................................ 23
16. Keystones .................................................................................................................. 23
17. In Frame and Out Frame parametres ....................................................................... 24
18. Video Control.............................................................................................................. 24
19. Playback speed ......................................................................................................... 25
20. Media content management ..................................................................................... 26
20.1 Moving les between xture and a PC................................................................... 26
20.2 Moving les between networked xtures .............................................................. 27
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21. Remote control of the xture via WWW browser.....................................................28
22. Picture merging .......................................................................................................... 31
22.1 Picture merging control channels........................................................................... 31
22.2 Picture merging example ...................................................................................... 34
23. Effect video synchronization..................................................................................... 35
24. Projection onto angular,cylindric or spheric surfaces ........................................... 36
24.1 Curved surface support channels ......................................................................... 36
25. Video processing on gobo layers from a streaming video server..........................39
26. Technical specications............................................................................................ 43
27. Error and information messages .............................................................................. 45
28. Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 46
28.1 Replacing the lamp ................................................................................................ 46
28.2 Replacing the projector .......................................................................................... 47
28.3 Replacing the air lters........................................................................................... 48
28.4 Replacing the fuse ................................................................................................. 49
28.5 System restore ....................................................................................................... 49
28.6 Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 49
Appendix - DMX protocol ............................................................................................... 51

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE POWERING OR INSTALLING YOUR DIGITALSPOT 3000 DT !
Save it for future reference.
This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to en-
sure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes
written in this manual.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this
manual or any unauthorized modication to the device.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modications to the device are not subject to warranty.
The DigitalSpot 3000 was designed for indoor use and it is intended for professional
application only. It is not for household use.
1. Safety instructions
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT
WITHIN THIS UNIT!
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel of the xture.
This xture should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized distributor or local power company.
Always disconnect the xture from AC power before cleaning, removing or installing the lamp, fuses, or any
part.
Make sure that the power switch is set to off-position before you connect the xture to the mains. The power plug
has to be accessible after installing the xture. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in re or electric shock.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this xture where the cord may be damaged by
persons walking on it.
Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the xture and the power
cord from time to time.
Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
This device falls under protection class I. Therefore this xture has to be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.
Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack.
Do not look straight at the xture objective lens or LED module during operation. The
intense light beam may damage your eyes.
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on
immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until
it has reached room temperature.
Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
This xture was designed for indoor use only, Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water.

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When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture
or dust.
Air vents and slots in the xture´s head and base are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of
the device and to protect it from overheating.
The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and never must be blocked.
This xture should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this xture.
Only operate the xture after having checked that the housing is rmly closed and all screws are tightly fas-
tened.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the x-
ture.
Do not block the front objective lens with any object when the xture is under operation.
The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the xture to cool approximately 40 minutes prior to
removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life.
Operate the xture only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualied for operating the xture. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Please use the original packaging if the xture is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modications on the xture are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-
circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash etc.
To switch the DigitalSpot 3000 DT off, always use either option "Fixture Off" in main
menu or set a DMX value of channel 8 between 240-249.
Never switch the xture off by pulling out the power plug from the socket otherwise
the xture may be damaged (projector lamp, operating system...)!
2. Unpacking
The DigitalSpot 3000 DT is packaged in either a cardboard box or one-unit (two-unit) ight case to protect the
product during shipment.
The following items are included:
- the DigitalSpot 3000 DT
- 2 omega holders
- the USB 2.0 ash drive with a System recovery utility
- this user manual

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The xture head is locked for transportation - the tilt lock button (11) is pushed and the pan lock/unlock latch
(5) is in a lock position. To unlock the xture head, press the tilt unlock button (9) and move the pan lock/unlock
letch into an unlock position.
3. Introduction
The DigitalSpot 3000 DT features moving head with a video projection and automated lighting technologies
including a DMX controllable digital media server installed in a xture´s base. The built-in 32-bit Graphics En-
gine utilizes Linux and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive image control of graphic
objects.
The Digital spot 3000 DT uses DMX512 protocol to control hardware functions like pan, tilt, and focus, as well
as media xture capabilities including loading images and movies. The graphics engine allows you manipulate
position, scale, rotation, apply visual effects and colour mix each image.
S-Video and VGA inputs for direct input to data projectors are handy for performing presentations.
S-Video and Composite live inputs can be used in graphics effects of DigitalSpot 3000 DT
4. Fixture exterior view
1 - Top head cover
2 - Projector aperture
3 - LED Wash module
4 - Yoke
5 - Pan lock/unlock latch
6 - Control board
7 - Base
8 - Handle
9 - Bottom head cover
10 - Tilt unlock button (green)
11 - Tilt lock button (red)
Rear panel
1 - Power cord
2 - Power switch
3 - Fuse
4 - LAN (RJ-45) port
5 - DMX input/output (5-pin XLR)
6 - ATX switch
7 - 2 x USB port
8- Composite input-dataprojector
9 - S-video input-dataprojector
10 - Composite input-dataprojector
11 - S-video input- graphics engine
12 - DMX input/output (3-pin XLR)
Front panel
1 - Display
2 - Rotary control wheel
3 - Escape button
4 - Vents for microphone
5 - Enter button

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4.1 Placing xture head covers
The head cooling fans are xed in head covers and their supply is realized by a pair of springy contacts.
The head covers cannot be interchanged otherwise the fans will not work.
Pay attention to correct placing the covers on the xture head.
The top head cover (1) does not have air vents at its front and shelters the top projector side with the lamp
cover (3).
The bottom head cover (2) has air vents at its front and shelters bottom projector side.
5. Video inputs
Both Composite (8) and S-Video (9) inputs provide direct connection to the projector. The inputs are intended
for a static presentation as data going through the inputs cannot be processed in a graphics engine ,it means
that graphics effects from a DMX protocol will not be usable. In this use of the xture, the function of Keystoning
from a DMX protocol will not operate. Next both inputs Composite (10) and S-Video (11) enable to process
data in a graphics engine, it is means that you can use all spectrum of effects that the DMX protocol offers
6 Connection to the mains
Install a suitable plug on the power cord, note that the cores in the mains lead are coloured according to the
following table.
Core (Eu) Core (US) Pin Symbol
Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth
The earth has to be connected
6.1 Powering on the DigitalSpot 3000 DT
When the xture is connected to the AC mains supply and the power switch is on, it automatically begins a
homing procedure to verify that all functions of the xture and its internal projector are in good order.
7. Shutting down the DigitalSpot 3000 DT
There are two recommended ways how to shutdown the xture:
1. A DMX controller can switch off the projector lamp and shut down the xture with the "Lamp Off, Fixture
Off" option on the control channel 8 (see DMX protocol).
2. The option "Fixture Off" in main menu of DigitalSpot 3000 DT switches off the projector´s lamp and shuts
down the xture.
After shutting down the xture switch the power switch on the rear side of the xture base to the off
position in order to save energy. .
Removing power directly without the shutdown procedure
can reduce xture reliability!

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8. Positioning the DigitalSpot 3000 DT
The DigitalSpot 3000 DT is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:
1. Front Table - the xture is placed near the oor in front of the screen.
2. Front Ceiling - the xture is suspended upside-down from the ceiling (truss) in front of the screen.
Set Ceiling Projection in the menu Personality ("Personality--->"Projection Presetting"
--->"Ceiling Projection"--->"On")
3. Rear Table - the xture is placed near the oor behind the screen. Set Rear Projection in the menu
Personality ("Personality--->"Projection Presetting"--->"Rear Projection"--->"On")
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
4. Rear Ceiling - the xture is suspended upside-down from the ceiling (truss) behind the screen.
Set Rear Projection in the menu Personality ("Personality--->"Projection Presetting"--->
"Rear Projection"--->"On") and Ceiling Projection ("Personality--->"Projection Presetting"
--->"Ceiling Projection"--->"On")
Note that a special rear projection screen is required.
When determining the position of the xture and projection screen, you will need to account for the projected
image size, which is directly proportional to the projection distance.
There is a table of 4:3 aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your xture.
4:3 Aspect-ratio Screen Size Distance from Screen
A B CMin.zoom* Max.zoom
mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches
720 28 960 38 1200 47 1925 76 1750 69
900 35 1200 47 1500 59 2406 95 2187 86
1080 43 1440 57 1800 71 2887 114 2624 103
1200 47 1600 63 2000 79 3208 126 2916 115
1320 52 1760 69 2200 87 3529 139 3208 126
1500 59 2000 79 2500 98 4010 158 3645 144
1680 66 2240 88 2800 110 4491 66 4082 161
1800 71 2400 94 3000 118 4812 165 4347 171
2100 83 2800 110 3500 138 5614 221 5104 201
2400 95 3200 126 4000 157 6416 253 5833 230
2700 106 3600 142 4500 177 7218 284 6651 262
3000 118 4000 157 5000 197 8020 316 7291 287
3600 142 4800 189 6000 236 9624 379 8749 344
4200 165 5600 221 7000 276 11228 442 10206 402
4800 189 6400 252 8000 314 12832 505 11664 459
* Min zoom is default setting.Max. zoom is possible after manual adjustment only. See instructions below.
Note: There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. We recommend
that if you intend to permanently install the DigitalSpot 3000 DT, you should physically test the projection size
and distance using the actual xture in m before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this
projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits
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8.1 Changing the zoom
1. Turn the power off and if the projector lamp was on, wait 10 minutes until the projector has cooled.
2. Remove the top cover of the xture head by loosening the four quarter-turn fasteners (1).
3. Unscrew 2 fastening screws (2) which securing the focus driving motor (3). Turn the motor up in order to
allow an access to the zoom ring (4).
4. Turn the zoom ring to the right position to set max. zoom. (Left position-min. zoom-default setting).
5. Tilt the focus driving motor back to the chassis and secure it by 2 crews.
6. Fasten the top cover back on the xture head.
9. Rigging the xture
Please consider the respective national norms during the installation!
Verify the truss or support will handle the combined weight of all the xtures on the truss
Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this xture
When rigging, derigging or servicing the xture staying in the area below the installation place, on bridges,
under high working places and other endangered areas is forbidden.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by an expert
before taking into operation for the rst time and after changes before taking into operation another time.
The operator has to make sure that safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by a skilled
person once a year.
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, the vents must not be blocked
or covered.
Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put any ammable object near the xture, hot air is exhausted
from the air vents.
Keep the exhaust vents at least 1 m away from any objects.
Do not touch peripheral parts of the exhaust vent, especially screws, grids and metallic parts. These areas
will become hot while the xture is being used.
Do not put anything on the xture. Objects put on the xture will not only get damaged but also may cause re
hazard by heat.
Allow the xture to cool for 20 minutes before handling.
The xture has to be installed out of the reach of people.

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IMPORTANT! Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including calculation of working load limits,
installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the xture. If you
lack these qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead use a professional structural rigger.
Improper installation can result in bodily injury and or damage to property.
The xture must never be xed swinging freely in the room.
Caution: Fixtures may cause severe injuries when crashing down! If you have doubts concerning the safety of
a possible installation, do not install the xture.
Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the xture’s
weight.
Use 2 appropriate clamps to rig the xture on a truss.
Make sure that the device is xed properly!
Ensure that the structure (truss) to which you are attaching
the xtures is secure.
A pair of the Omega holders can be placed in 2 positions on the bottom of the base. Use 2 clamps (not sup-
plied) with screws M12.
For overhead use, always install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the xture. You must
only use safety cables with screw-on carbines. Pull the safety cable through the two apertures on the bottom of
the base and over the trussing system etc. Insert the end in the carbine and tighten the xation screw.
To install the xture on the truss:
1. Bolt clamp (1) to the omega
holder (2) with M12 bolt and lock nut
through the hole in the holder.
2. Fasten the omega holders on the
bottom of the base by inserting both
quick-lock fasteners (3) into the holes of
the base and tighten fully clockwise.
3 . Fasten the safety-rope (4) through the
two apertures in the bottom of the base
and over the trussing system.
Before taking into operation for the rst time,
the installation has to be approved by an expert!