Rosco silk User manual

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User Guide
Silk®
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pure, soft white light

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................4
Important Safeguards..............................................................................................................................................5
Unpacking .....................................................................................................................................................................8
Controls ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Power On ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Manual Control........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Menu Summary ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
DMX Control ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 39-53
Accessory Mounting..............................................................................................................................................54
Updating Firmware ................................................................................................................................................56
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Silk®User Guide - Copyright ©2017 by Rosco
User Guide
Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. Rosco assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Rosco Silk LED fixture. Engineered to meet the requirements of the
most discerning filmmaker, the Silk series LED lighting system has been specifically developed for film and video
applications that demand extremely color-accurate, high-quality light.
Your new Silk fixture will create a high volume of enticingly soft, broad spectrum white light utilizing
state-of-the-art tungsten and daylight balanced LEDs. Silk LED fixtures feature a non-glare diffuser that provides
uniform, single-source light that gently embraces its subjects, making it the perfect fixture for illuminating feature
films and television productions, on stage or on location.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The symbols below are used throughout this manual to identify important safety information.
Heed all warnings and safety information.
PREVENTING ELECTRIC SHOCK
•Thisfixtureusesmainselectricalpowerat100-240VAC.Whendirectlycontacted,suchvoltagesare 
hazardous to human life. Follow all local electrical codes and take precautions when using this product.
•Thisproductisdesignedtooperatefromthree-wirepowersystems,whereoneofthewiresisasafety 
ground. DO NOT disconnect the safety ground, or use extension cords or adapter plugs to connect this
machine to a two-wire system. Operation without a safety ground may result in hazardous electrical shock.
•UseonlyextensioncordsthatareofappropriatelengthandareratedforSilk®specified voltage
and current. If an extension cord shows signs of wear or gets warm to the touch, discontinue its use and
obtain a cord with a higher current rating. Improper extension cords are hazardous and may result in poor
performance due to excessive voltage drop.
•Disconnectfixturefrompowersourcebeforeservicingandwhennotinuse.
SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING, DANGER OR CAUTION
Risk of injury to yourself or the product
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Risk of severe electrical shock