S4 User Manual
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1. 2 Move the fixture to the desired position See Figure B _ Replace and tighten the hex bolts and the locking knob _ Hex bolt Figure B ie a Oo Optional yoke mounting position Installing the HPL lamp Figure 1 HPL lamp Important Verify that the HPL lamp you use is suitable for your facility s voltage 115 120 230 and 240 volt HPL lamps are available Operating HPL lamps above their rated voltage reduces lamp life and can cause premature lamp failure The lamp must be Lamp installed before you use the fixture See page 4 for list of available retention Lamp HPL lamps brackets retainers Replace the lamp if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed 1 Disconnect the unit from power before installing the lamp Warning Let lamp cool before changing Knurled bolt 2 Loosen the knurled bolt on the back of the lamp housing and pull 5 the housing straight out z 3 Remove the HPL lamp from its box holding it by the base Lamp housing Note To avoid premature lamp failure do not touch the lamp glass If you do 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 1 Figure 2 5 Push down on the lamp base until the lamp seats firmly The top Knurled bolt Lamp housing of the lamp base will be even with the top ed2. better gel life X worse gel life medium ETC does not guarantee performance with low temperature saturated color gels ETC s Source Four gel frame holder extender may help increase your gel life Contact ETC or your dealer for ordering information Figure 1 A size pattern holder for 3 B size pattern holder for diameter patterns 2 75 and 2 5 diameter patterns Figure 2 Drop in iris slot Beam focus knob Barrel rotation knob Figure 4 Retaining clip in locked position Shaping the beam You may shape the beam with the shutters a pattern an optional drop in iris and or by rotating the barrel Pattern projection The pattern holder slot is on the top side of the barrel immediately in front of the shutters It accommodates A size B size and glass pattern holders Note Because the Source Four aperture is three inches wide ETC recommends using A size patterns for maximum pattern effectiveness Use an optional donut in the accessory holder to enhance pattern projection Donut diameter may be 2 5 to 2 75 inches 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 It accommodates either a drop in iris or a motorized pattern device When it is not in use a small sheet metal cover secured with two Phillips screws prevents light leakage To install an iris follow these steps 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the s
3. the ridges without hand pressure 6 Dip lens in clean alcohol water mixture ten percent alcohol Use air gun to dry the smooth surface Use air gun to dry the ridged surface Use air stream to move liquid away from you Continue to remove as much liquid as possible 9 Inspect the lens for dirt Repeat the entire process as necessary 10 Set the lens back in the lens tube with the ridged side facing the front of the tube Replace the brackets 11 Slide the lens tube back into the barrel with gel frame retainer on top Replace beam focus knob HPL lamps Lamp code Watts Volts Color temp Ave rated life HPL 375 115 375 115 3 250 K 300 hour HPL 375 115X 375 115 3 050 K 1 000 hour HPL 550 77 550 77 3 250 300 hour HPL 550 77X 550 77 3 050 2 000 hour HPL 575 115 575 115 3 250 300 hour HPL 575 115X 575 115 3 050 2 000 hour HPL 575 120 575 120 3 250 300 hour HPL 575 230 575 230 3 200 400 hour HPL 575 240 575 240 3 200 400 hour Important Do not use lamps other than the HPL in Source Four fixtures North America 3030 Laura Lane e Middleton Wisconsin 53562 e USA e Tel 1 608 831 4116 Fax 1 608 836 1736 Europe 5 Victoria Industrial Estate e Victoria Road e London W3 6UU e Tel 44 181 896 1000 e Fax 44 181 896 2000 Asia Room 605 606 e Tower Ill e Enterprise Square e 9 Sheung Yuet Road Kowloon Bay e Hong Kong e Tel 852
4. 2799 1220 e Fax 852 2799 9325 World Wide Web http www etcconnect com Email mail etcconnect com Copyright 1997 Specifications subject to change Source Four is protected by US patent numbers 5 345 371 5 446 637 5 268 613 and 5 544 029 Patents Pending 7060M1001 Revised 11 97
5. Lamp housing Reflector housing Source Four User Manual Shutters Pattern holder slot Drop in iris slot Gel frame Retaining clip Lens locations Gel frame holder Note Lenses are not interchangeable 26 6x12 50 4 5x6 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 provided 2 Place the C clamp on mounting pipe then tighten the pipe bolt to secure it 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 Beam focus knob Adjusting the yoke To adjust the fixture s position loosen the yoke locking knob and tilt the fixture to Yoke the desired position Retighten the yoke locking knob to secure it locking knob Clutch disc Source Four s two position yoke allows you to modify the overall height of the fixture in the yoke ou I Figure A 1 To change the yoke position remove the yoke locking knob then remove the hex bolts on either side of the fixture Note Removing the hex bolts releases a nut in the yoke channels on each side of the fixture If the nuts come out you may need to remove the barrel to replace them _
6. crews on the drop in ris slot cover Do not remove the screws Slide the cover completely forward exposing the slot Insert the iris or motorized pattern device If you install an 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 Rotating the barrel assembly 1 Loosen the barrel rotation knob directly behind the shutters on the underside of the reflector housing Caution Do not remove the barrel rotation knob 2 Rotate the barrel to the desired position up to 25 in either direction from centered position 3 Once the barrel is positioned tighten the barrel rotation knob to lock it into position Gel frame retaining clip The gel frame holder is equipped with a spring loaded retaining clip that prevents gel frames and accessories from falling out of the holder Important Hang Source Four with the gel frame retaining clip in the locked position before using the fixture 1 Release the retaining clip by pushing it sideways The retaining clip pops open Insert the gel frame Press the retaining clip down until it locks Important Lock retaining clip before you use the fixture Cleaning 19 26 36 and 50 glass lenses Caution Change lenses if they become visibly damaged to the extent that their effectiveness is i
7. ges of the retention brackets when it is properly installed Caution Improperly installed lamps cause premature lamp failure and socket problems Press lamp retainers down across lamp base and clip securely 7 To reinstall the lamp housing line up the side fins and the bolt Peak and flat hole then tighten the knurled bolt to secure the housing Center adjustment adjustment outer knob ee 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 2 Figure 3 Yoke Important Power must be on to align the lamp Yoke locking knob att poe 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 Beam focus knob Focusing the heam 1 Loosen the beam focus knob on the underside of the barrel See figure 3 2 Slide the lens tube forward or backward to achieve the desired beam edge For optimum gel life set soft focus by moving the lens as shown on table to left 3 Once the fixture is focused tighten the beam focus knob For best results always use a high quality high temperature color Y
8. mpaired for example by cracks or deep scratches 1 Remove the beam focus knob at the bottom of the barrel Remove the lens tube from the barrel 2 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 Warning Never use glass and window cleaner or any abrasive material to clean the lens Glass and window cleaners will stain the lens surface Abrasive materials such as steel wool will damage the lens 3 Starting from the center gently wipe the lens Slide the lens tube back into the barrel with the color frame retaining clip on top Replace beam focus knob Cleaning the reflector Remove the lens tube Remove dust from the reflector with a blast of oil free air or wipe with a clean lint free cloth If this is not sufficient follow the instructions below You will need a Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure Warning Unplug the fixture before attempting to clean reflector Warning Do not use glass and window cleaners on the reflector Chemicals in these cleaners will stain the reflector 1 Unscrew and remove the barrel rotation knob located at the bottom of the barrel Use a Phillips screwdriver to undo retainer bolt located at the top of the reflector housing 2 Grasp the barrel and rotate it 45 in either direction Carefully remove the barrel from the reflector h
9. ousing and set it aside 3 Dampen a clean lint free cloth with alcohol or distilled water Alcohol is recommended Gently wipe the reflector 5 Insert the barrel into the reflector housing with the pattern slot on top Line up the triangles on both parts 6 Pressing in gently rotate the barrel 45 clockwise until it settles into position Rotate the barrel counter clockwise 45 The barrel should be firmly attached and the triangles should line up again 7 Replace the barrel rotation knob and tighten the bolt Electronic Theatre Controls Cleaning 5 and 10 polymer lenses Remove dust with a blast of oil free air If this is not sufficient follow the instructions below You will need a Phillips screwdriver Caution Handle polymer lenses by their edges only Never rub anything dry on a polymer lens Do not use glass and window cleaners on the lens Caution Change lenses if they become visibly damaged or deformed to the extent that their effectiveness is impaired for example by cracks or deep scratches 1 Remove the beam focus knob Gently pull the lens tube out of the barrel 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the brackets that hold the lens in Remove the lens from the lens tube 3 Dip lens in clean alcohol water mixture 10 alcohol 4 Use a moistened nylon bristle brush to wash the smooth side in a straight motion 5 Use the same moistened brush to clean the ridged side following
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