Ayrton easycolor 2 User manual

Brand: Ayrton

Model: easycolor 2

Category: Projectors

Type: User manual

EASYCOLOR 2 - MANUAL UK1

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User’s manual

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SUMMARY

01. FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

02. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

03. ENVIRONMENT UTILISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

04. DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

05. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

06. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

01. DIFFUSER FILTER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

02. RIGGING OF THE PROJECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

03. CONNECTION TO MAINS OF THE PROJECTOR . . . . . . . . . 05

04. DMX 512 CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

07. PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

08. CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

01. LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

02. DMX ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

1. DMX ASSIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

2. OPERATION MODE ASSIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

3. SLAVE PROJECTOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

03. INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

1. HOUR-METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

2. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

3. INSTANT TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

4. DMX VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

5. SOFTWARE VERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

6. SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

04. OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

1. PAN MOVEMENT INVERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

2. TILT MOVEMENT INVERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3. SWAPPING PAN & TILT MOVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. DISABLE AUTOMATIC REPOSITIONING SYSTEM . . . . . . 10

5. MOVEMENT ACCURACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6. VENTILATION SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

05. SELF-MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1. READING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2. EDITING A PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3. PRE-PROGRAMMED PLAYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

09. INFORMATION & ERROR MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

01. UNAVAILABLE DMX SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

02. PAN POSITION ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

03. TILT POSITION ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

04. TEMPERATURE ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

05. UTILISATION MODE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

01. OPTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

02. SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

03. MOVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

04. COLOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

05. FROST DIFFUSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

06. DIMMER STROBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

07. SOFTWARE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

08. HARDWARE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

09. CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

10. POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

11. COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

12. HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

13. RIGGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

14. OPERATING PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

15. CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

16. WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

17. PRODUCT CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

18. ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

11. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

01. CLEANING OF THE OPTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

02. CLEANING OF THE VENTING-GRIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

03. SURVEILLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

12. SOFTWARE UPDATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

01. INDISPENSABLE CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

02. PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

01. FOREWORD

We wish to express our gratitude for having chosen AYRTON

EASYCOLOR 2 Projector.

WARNING!

This product is not intended for any domestic utilisation.

You own now a professional product with many functions.

Before operating the unit, please make sure that the

EASYCOLOR 2 has not suffered any damage during

transportation. Should any damage have occurred, please do

not use the unit and contact your dealer/retailer immediately.

For further information or latest EASYCOLOR 2 software

updating, please visit our web-site www.ayrton-light.com.

For your personal and third-party safety, please read this

user’s manual carefully before you operate the unit.

Persons involved with the installation, utilisation or maintenance

of the EASYCOLOR 2 must meet the following requirements:

›Be qualified to make this type of intervention.

›Comply and follow the instructions contained in this manual.

Once manual has been thoroughly read, we recommend that

you should file it for future reference.

02. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using EASYCOLOR 2 you must first read the safety

instructions as well as the precautions to be taken.

CAUTION! ELECTRIC-SHOCK RISK

Handle this product with great care,

unit needs high-voltage tension

that can generate risk of electric shock.

Your EASYCOLOR 2 has left our production facilities perfectly

in mint conditions. Should you however detect a defect please

contact your dealer/retailer immediately before using the unit.

The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any resulting

damage due to the inobservance of the safety instructions, for

the installation or mounting contained in this manual, as well

as for any unauthorized modification of the EASYCOLOR 2.

Non-complying with given safety instructions for installation,

mounting and any unauthorized modification of EASYCOLOR 2,

will result in the warranty to be voided.

Please verify that the supplied voltage is not exceeding maximum

tensions authorized.

Ensure your electric installation complies with norms in force.

Please make sure that power-cable is intact and free from

chinks, sharp-edges etc. Handle power-cable with extreme

attention.

EASYCOLOR 2 conforms to class 1 of the security norms;

earth connection is essential.

Installation and electrical connections must be carried out by

qualified personnel. In the event installation is carried out by

unqualified persons, the manufacturer declines any responsibility

for consequent damage that might occur to the unit.

When disconnecting EASYCOLOR 2, never pull the cable,

instead grip on the plug and pull it out gently.

Never disconnect power-cable of EASYCOLOR 2 if your

hands are wet or humid.

Make sure that neither objects nor liquid are dropped inside

the EASYCOLOR 2.

When used for the first time, smoke or scent might be emitted

from the EASCYOLOR 2. This is a harmless chemical process

that will fade away after a few minutes of utilisation.

03. ENVIRONMENT UTILISATION

EASYCOLOR 2 is an LED moving-head designated for

professional utilisation (Nightclubs, Architectural Lighting

Installations, Exhibition-halls, Museum, TV Studio Productions,

Theatres etc.). EASYCOLOR 2 has been designed for indoor

use only and on no account must it be utilized in adverse

weather conditions, (Snow, rain, etc).

Condensation water might form on EASYCOLOR 2 in some

circumstances:

›When heat-system is turned-on.

›Places with high presence of moisture and very humid condition.

›When unit is quickly moved from a cold place to a hot place.

Should moisture form inside the unit(s), than it might not operate

correctly. In this event please wait until the unit(s) has

reached room temperature.

Avoid shaking the EASYCOLOR 2 when handling or during

operation.

Do not carry EASYCOLOR 2 by holding the movable-head as

internal mechanisms can suffer from serious damage. Always

use the purposed carrying-handle located at the back of the

base.

The installation point for EASYCOLOR 2 is important. Always

make sure that unit is not exposed to heat sources, humidity

or dust. Keep away from flammable items and surfaces.

Electrical cables must never be laid on the floor.

The minimum distance to be observed, between the outer

lens and the illuminated surface, is of 0,3 Mt.

Do not obstruct ventilation vents. Allow 20 cm room all

around the EASYCOLOR 2 to ensure adequate air-circulation.

Room temperature must never exceed 40 °C:

EASYCOLOR 2 must be rigged-up and secured to the truss

with safety-cord which is to be fitted in the correct hole located

at the bottom of the unit.

Do not use the EASYCOLOR 2 before you are familiar with the

given recommendations. Never allow non-authorized &

unqualified personnel with any kind of intervention to the unit.

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When EASYCOLOR 2 is left idling for a long period,

we strongly recommend it must be turned off.

When EASYCOLOR 2 is to be carried or moved to other

locations, original packaging is to be used.

04. DIMENSIONS

05. DESCRIPTION

01 .Movable-head

02. Yoke

03. Base

04. On/Off button

05. Dmx input

06. Dmx output

07. Fuse-holder

08. Power-supply cable

09. Fan-grid

10. LCD display

11. Mode-button

12. Up-button

13. Down-button

14. Enter-button

15. Carrying handle

16. 1/4 turn fixing bolt

17. Safety-cord security point

04. DIMENSIONS

315°315°

ø 252

135°135°

300

350

14°

387,5

280

310

113,5

06. INSTALLATION

01. DIFFUSER FILTER INSTALLATION

EASYCOLOR 2 is delivered with an optional diffuser filter

to achieve 14° aperture.

When a wider aperture is required, you may replace the

filter and follow these instructions:

›Loosen front-threaded projector-ring

›Make light pressure on the original filter then remove it

from housing.

›Lay the new filter in place.

›Tighten front-threaded projector-ring.

Other types of diffuser filters can be used depending on

applications. It is essential that filter diameter is of 106,6 mm.

02. RIGGING OF THE PROJECTOR

EASYCOLOR 2 can operate if placed on the floor as

well as in all positions. Installation positions will not affect

operations of the unit.

EASYCOLOR 2 is delivered with two Omega aluminium

stands. (You will find these parts outside the Polystyrene

forms).

When installing EASYCOLOR 2 use the G-clamps with

M12 threaded-screw, (G-clamp is not delivered). G-clamps

must be approved and must sustain 10 times the weight

of the unit. Test G-clamp allowing 1 hour to elapse, which

then must not present any sign of distortion.

Never install EASYCOLOR 2 by its carrying-handle.

Install each Omega stand to a G-clamp using a 12M

threaded-screw and bolt. Set the two Omega stands on to

the base fixing holes C1, C2, C3 & C4. Choose suitable

position for your installation. Tighten screw clockwise by

1/4 turn.

Before installing EASYCOLOR 2 on the truss, make

sure that covers and accessories are firmly secured and

tightened.

Install EASYCOLOR 2 on the truss by placing base

towards area to be illuminated. Make sure to tighten

G-clamp firmly.

The use of an additional and independent safety-cord

is essential to protect accidental failure of the primary

suspension point. This safety-cord must bear at least

10 times the weight of the unit. The safety-cord must be

fitted in the provided hole under the base.

03. CONNECTION TO MAINS OF THE PROJECTOR

Connect the power-cable of the EASYCOLOR 2 directly to

the mains. Never connect unit to dimmer points as unit

could be damaged.

A good earth connection of the EASYCOLOR 2 is essential.

Table of possible connections.

Connections Marks

wire core International UK

Brown Phase L Red

Blue Neutral N Black

Yellow/Green Earth Green

To power EASYCOLOR 2, set breaker to « I » position.

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04. DMX 512 CONNECTIONS

Cables must comply with EIA 422A & EIA 485 norms.

Only use shielded cables twisted in pairs. Never use

microphone-cables as transmissions are unreliable on long

distances. When used for over 300 Mt a signal amplifier is

recommended.

Connect DMX cable from controller to the DMX IN base of

the first EASYCOLOR 2.

Set-up now a DMX chain as follows: Connect DMX cable

between the DMX-output of the first EASYCOLOR 2

and DMX-input of the second EASYCOLOR 2 of the

relevant DMX chain. Now repeat operation to connect all

the projectors.

To ensure reliable transmission information, make sure to

end-up last dmx-cable with a terminal. To accomplish with

this operation, solder a 120 Ohm resistor between cores

2 & 3 of a 3-pin XLR-plug. This terminal must be situated

on the DMX-output of the last EASYCOLOR 2 DMX-line.

07. PROTOCOL

Chanel Type of

16 bit 8 bit Value % Mode control

1 1 Pan

0-255 0-100 movement adjustment

on 530° Proportional

2 Fine Pan adjustment

(When high resolution is on)

0-255 0-100 Fine Pan movement

adjustment Proportional

32 Tilt

0-255 0-100 Tilt movement adjustment

on 530 ° Proportional

4Fine Tilt adjustment

(When High resolution is on)

0-255 0-100 Fine Tilt movement

adjustment Proportional

5 3 Red

0-255 0-100 0 = Black

255 = Red @ 100% Proportional

6 4 Green

0-255 0-100 0 = Black

255 = Green @ 100% Proportional

7 5 Blue

0-255 0-100 0 = black

255 = Blue @ 100% Proportional

8 6 Rainbow & colours

pre-programmed

0-9 0-4 off Stepping

9 7 Stroboscope

0-9 0-4 off Stepping

10 8 Dimmer

0-255 0-100 Light intensity from

0 to 100%. Proportional

08. CONTROL

The LCD display control panel located at the back of the

EASYCOLOR 2 base, allows you to select the address

as well as the function criteria. LCD display shows also

other information i.e. unit working hours, unit internal

temperatures etc. Should any failure occur, the problem will

be displayed.

When EASYCOLOR 2 is powered, after the welcome

message, the LCD display will read DMX 512 signal set to

address 1 by default.

Press [MODE] to access Main Menu. This menu will access

to 5 sub-menus.

This Menu allows you to select language from the display.

English language is set by default.

This menu allows you to select address for each projector as

well as the master/slave mode of the projector.

This menu allows you to obtain information relevant to

EASYCOLOR 2, i.e. internal value temperatures, unit working

hours, unit serial number & software version.

This menu allows you to set-up customized parameters as

well as mode operations of each EASYCOLOR 2.

This menu allows you to record internal cues without the use

of any controller.

Automat

Option

Informat

Address

Language

07. PROTOCOL

01. LANGUAGE

EASYCOLOR 2 uses a 16-digit LCD display arrayed on

2 lines to ease programming. The bright information

displayed will avoid the hassle of numerous abbreviations.

To ease communication, a selection of languages is

provided. I.e. English, Spanish, French, and Italian; English

is set by default. The following instructions are to set your

language of EASYCOLOR 2:

›Press [MODE] to access main menu.

›Press [UP] & [DOWN] keys to browse through menu.

›Select Menu [language] then press [ENTER].

›Select your language by pressing [UP] & [DOWN] keys.

›Confirm by pressing [ENTER] key.

›Press [MODE] key to return to main menu.

Should have you chosen English, after your confirmation,

display will read as follows.

As from now, all information displayed will be in English.

02. DMX ADDRESS

The DMX address is the first channel EASYCOLOR 2 will

respond to the controller instructions.

When high-resolution is active and address 21 is selected,

channels used by EASYCOLOR 2 will be from 21 to 30.

Make sure there is no DMX channel overlap.

When the same address is used for numerous

EASYCOLOR 2, they will all receive the same information and

the same sequence. This mode is significantly important

during maintenance to detect working faults.

When EASYCOLOR 2 is powered, LCD display will detect

if DMX signal is received. In case of no DMX signal,

display reads the following message.

In the event of no DMX signal, please check the following:

›Ensure that cable between controller and projector is

firmly connected.

›Ensure cables or connectors are not defective.

›Ensure controller is powered and not defective.

When DMX 512 signal is received, LCD will read the

following message:

1. DMX ASSIGNMENT

To enter channel assignments to EASYCOLOR 2:

›Press [MODE] to access main menu.

›Press [UP] & [DOWN] key to browse through menu.

›Select menu «Address» then press [ENTER].

›Select the «Change address» option than press [ENTER].

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select your

address.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

2. OPERATION MODE ASSIGNMENT

This menu allows you to choose operating mode of your

EASYCOLOR 2.

There are 3 operation modes:

DMX Mode: this function allows you to operate your

projector via external controller. The «DMX Mode» function

is set by default.

›Press [MODE] to access «Address Mode»

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«DMX Mode» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Wording displayed flashes to confirm projector parameter

change.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Slave Mode: When no external controller is used,

the slave-mode function allows your unit to be

controlled by a master-projector. In the event your unit is

connected to a controller, we recommend disconnecting

before the Slave-mode function selected, thus avoiding

any interference between the two units.

›Press [MODE] to enter address «Address Mode» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Slave Mode» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Wording displayed flashes to confirm selection.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Slave

Mode

DMX

Mode

Address

Mode

Address

Dmx

Absent

English

Selected

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Master Mode: When no external controller is used,

this function allows your projector to control others as

slave-projectors. In the event your unit is connected to a

controller, we recommend disconnecting before the

«Slave Mode» function selected. This operation avoids

any interference between the two units.

›Press [MODE] to access «Address Mode»

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Master Mode» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Wording displayed flashes to confirm projector

parameter change.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

3. SLAVE PROJECTOR OPERATION

This menu consents to control a slave-projector from

a Master-projector control. To access this function

ensure that Master-projector has been configured to this

operation. To operate slave projectors, it is essential to

know the slave-projector serial numbers; to enter use

keyboard.

›Press [MODE] to access «Slave Address»

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›The serial number 3EC10000 will be displayed

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys if address is to

be modified.

›To increment digit by one unit, simply touch [UP] key

once at the time.

›To decrease digits by multiple of ten, only touch once

the [DOWN] key; to increment digits by multiple of

ten only touch once the [UP] key.

›Repeat this operation to obtain address required.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Access to selected Slave-Projector functions &

information is now available.

›Any problem that might occur during searching,

the «Slave No Avail» message will be displayed.

›If «Slave No Avail» message is displayed, press

[MODE] key and hold it for 5 seconds to abandon

searching. Check then for possible problems: serial

number, link-cable used between the two projectors.

›Press [MODE] key to return to main menu.

03. INFORMATION

Information relevant to your EASYCOLOR 2 is available in

this menu. This side-menu has 5 sub-menus.

1. HOUR-METER

This menu allows you to read information regarding your

EASYCOLOR 2 working hours.

Hour-Meter will tally information relevant to EASYCOLOR 2

total working hours since the unit left the production

plant. It is not possible to reset meter to zero even when

software updating is effected.

›Press [MODE] to access «Hour Meter» menu

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select your

menu option.

›Select «Total Hours» menu then press [ENTER]

›Total elapsed hours will be displayed on LCD

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

An additional partial hour-meter allows you to read the

EASYCOLOR 2 working hours. This hour-meter can be

reset to zero.

›Press [MODE] to select «Hour Meter» menu.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select your

menu option.

›Select «Partial Hours» menu than press [ENTER].

›Total number of hours will be displayed on the LCD.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

To reset Partial-Hour-Meter to zero, hold button [ENTER]

for a few seconds. When meter shows zero, release the

button.

2. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE

This menu gives access to monitor internal temperature

values of the EASYCOLOR 2 head. Temperatures

are expressed in Celsius degrees. Internal temperature

of the head must not exceed 72° C. Beyond this value,

projector will automatically switch on security mode.

We remind you that room temperature must not exceed

40° C.

It is possible to view recorded temperature values of

the head of your EASYCOLOR 2 since the unit left the

production plant. It is not possible to reset meter to zero

even when software updating is effected.

›Press [MODE] to access «Max Temp» menu.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to enter menu

option.

›Select «Tot. Max Temp» menu then press [ENTER].

›Max-temp recorded of the meter will be displayed on LCD.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Max

Temp.

Hour

Meter

Slave

Address

Master

Mode

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An additional hour-meter will allow you to read the

EASYCOLOR 2 partial working hours. This partial

«Hour Meter» can be reset to zero.

›Press [MODE] to access «Max Temp» menu.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to enter menu

option.

›Select «Partial Max Temp» menu then press [ENTER].

›Partial Max-temp recorded of the meter will be displayed

on LCD.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

To reset Partial-Hour-Meter to zero, hold button [ENTER]

for a few seconds. When meter shows zero, release the

button.

3. INSTANT TEMPERATURE

This menu allows you to instantly read internal temperature

values of the EASYCOLOR 2 Head. Temperatures are

expressed in Celsius degrees. Internal temperature of the

head must not exceed 72° C. Beyond this value, projector

will automatically switch on safety mode. We remind

you that room temperature must not exceed 40° C.

›Press [MODE] to access «Instant Temp» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Instant temperature is now displayed on LCD.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

4. DMX VALUES

This menu allows you to read information relevant to

input value of each DMX channel of your EASYCOLOR 2.

›Press [MODE] to access «DMX Values» menu.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select your

channel.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›DMX value will be displayed on the LCD.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

5. SOFTWARE VERSION

This menu allows you to read information relevant to the

software version used by your EASYCOLOR 2.

›Press [MODE] to access «Software Version» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Software version number will be displayed on the LCD.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Message displayed will allow you to read the

software version number of each electronic board.

The first 4 digits identify control-pcb and display-pcb

version number. The last 4 digits identify main-pcb

version number.

As it appears on the display, control-pcb version number

is 2. The main-pcb version number is 3.

6. SERIAL NUMBER

This menu will allow you to read the serial number

of your EASYCOLOR 2. This allows you to identify your

projector at any time.

›Press [MODE] to access «Serial Number» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Serial number of your projector will be displayed on

the LCD.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

The first digit identifies the year of fabrication. The second

& third digit identify the model number. The fourth digit

identifies the version number, and the last four digits

identify the serial number.

The display shows the EASYCOLOR 2 serial number

information which is to be read as follows: manufactured

in the year 2004 ; version n 1; serial number 0321.

04. OPTIONS

This menu allows you to set up your personal parameters

as well as the operation modes of your EASYCOLOR 2.

This side-menu is divided into 6 sub-menus.

1. PAN MOVEMENT INVERSION

This menu allows you to reverse PAN movement of your

EASYCOLOR 2.

Number

4ED10321

Serial

Number

Software

D002S003

Software

Version

DMX

Values

Instant

Temp.

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›Press [MODE] to access «PAN Invers.» menu

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select «PAN

Invers.» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Information now flashes on LCD ; modification on the

projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Should you wish to disable this option, you only have to

repeat instructions and then select «No PAN Invers.».

2. TILT MOVEMENT INVERSION

This menu allows you to reverse TILT movement of your

EASYCOLOR 2.

›Press [MODE] to access «TILT Invers.» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«TILT Invers.» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Information now flashes on LCD, modification on the

projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Should you wish to disable this option, you only have to

repeat instructions and then select «No TILT Invers.».

3. SWAPPING PAN & TILT MOVEMENTS

This menu will allow you to swap PAN & TILT movements

of your EASYCOLOR 2.

›Press [MODE] to access «Swap P&T Yes» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Swap P&T Yes» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Should you wish to disable this option, you only have to

repeat instructions and then select «Swap P&T No».

4. DISABLE AUTOMATIC REPOSITIONING SYSTEM

This menu will allow you to disable automatic repositioning

of your EASYCOLOR 2.

›Press [MODE] to access «Auto Position» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Auto Pos. No» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Should you wish to re-activate this option, you only have

to repeat instructions and then select «Auto Pos. Yes».

5. MOVEMENT ACCURACY

This menu will allow you to adjust movement resolution

of your EASYCOLOR 2. You may choose between two

types of resolutions: 16 bit (high resolution) or 8 bit (low

resolution). The number of DMX channels to be used

will depend on your requirements: 9 channels for the

16 bit resolution mode or 7 channels for the 8 bit low

resolution.

›Press [MODE] to access «8/16 bit Resol.» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select «8/16

bit Resol» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection

›Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

16 bit high resolution mode is set by default.

6. VENTILATION SYSTEM OPERATION

This menu allows you to select ventilation system of

EASYCOLOR 2 to meet your requirements.

There are four utilisation options:

Automatic Mode: this function ensures extreme accuracy

to the ventilation system. Speed control of the fans

Ventil.

Oper.

8 /16 bit

Resol.

Auto

Position

Swap

P&T Yes

TILT

Invers.

PAN

Invers.

08. CONTROL

located in the head and in the base of your projector

depends on the internal temperature. Temperature

detection is independent.

›Press [MODE] to access «Ventil. Oper.» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Auto Vent.» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Maximum Speed Mode: this mode is used when

projectors are installed in high temperature locations:

e.g. nightclubs. Fans run at maximum speed. «Maxi Ventil.»

is set by default.

›Press [MODE] to access «Ventil. Oper.» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«Maxi Ventil.» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Mini-Maxi Speed Mode: this mode reduces fan noise

while settings are being programmed. This mode

ensures a perfect ventilation to all internal components.

Fans are used at minimum speed as long as internal

temperature does not exceed maximum value. Should

maximum temperature rise, fans will operate at full

speed.

›Press [MODE] to access «Ventil. Oper.» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«MiniMaxi Temp.» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Mini-Stop Speed Mode: this mode is recommended

when silence is essential. Fans are used at minimum

speed as long as internal temperature does not exceed

maximum value authorized. Should max temperature

exceed the limit, a contrivance will disconnect power to

LEDs automatically. Power will be re-instated when level

temperature is permitted.

›Press [MODE] to access «Ventil. Oper.» menu.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Browse through [UP] & [DOWN] keys to select

«MiniStop Vent.» option.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

›Information will flash on the display; modification on

the projector was successful.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

For safety reasons, beyond critical threshold temperature,

contrivance will disconnect power to LEDs.

05. SELF-MODE

This menu allows you to access to 3 internal programs of

the EASYCOLOR 2 and to a demonstration sequence.

The three internal programs give the possibility to record

and review your own sequences without the use of any

controller.

Each internal program is sub-divided in 3 sub-menus.

1. READING PROGRAM

This menu allows you to start reading the selected program.

›Select «Program Auto 1» then press [ENTER].

›«Lecture Prog 1» mode will be displayed.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

Selected program reading is commencing.

Prog 1

Reading

Program.

Auto 1

Automat.

MiniStop

Vent.

MiniMaxi

Temp.

Maxi

Ventil.

Auto

Vent.

08. CONTROL

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2. EDITING A PROGRAM

This menu allows you to set-up or to edit programs.

›Select «Program Auto 1» then press [ENTER].

›«Play Prog 1» will be displayed.

›Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys

›Select «Edit Prog 1» than press [ENTER]

›«Edit Prg Num Scen» mode will be displayed.

›Press Enter to display scene 001.

›Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys to modify

scene number.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›«Pan» channel will be displayed.

›Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys to modify

«Pan» level.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›«Pan Fine» channel will be displayed.

Repeat this operation for each channel, than select

speed and pause timing before confirming. Scene may

now be recorded.

3. PRE-PROGRAMMED PLAYING

This menu allows you to start an internal sequence of

your EASYCOLOR 2.

›Select «Program Auto 1» from Menu than press

[ENTER].

›«Play Prog 1» will be displayed.

›Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys

›Select «Prog 1 AutoPlay» than press [ENTER] to

confirm.

›«AutoPlay Inactive» will be displayed.

›Browse through with [UP] & [DOWN] keys

›Select «AutoPlay Active» to run automatic reading mode.

›Press [ENTER] to confirm.

›Automatic playing mode is now available.

›Press [MODE] to return to main menu.

09. INFORMATION & ERROR MESSAGE

01. UNAVAILABLE DMX SIGNAL

This indicates that EASYCOLOR 2 is not receiving

DMX signal from controller. To solve this problem take the

following steps:

›Make sure linking cable between controller and projector

is firmly connected.

›Make sure cables and connectors are not defective.

›Make sure controller is powered and that it is not defective.

If problem persists, please contact your local dealer.

02. PAN POSITION ERROR

This message shows EASYCOLOR 2 PAN movement

has a positioning problem. To solve this problem you must

re-initialize your projector. If problem persists, please

contact your local dealer.

03. TILT POSITION ERROR

This message shows EASYCOLOR 2 TILT movement

has a positioning problem. To solve this problem you must

re-initialize your projector. If problem persists, please contact

your local dealer.

04. TEMPERATURE ERROR

This message indicates EASYCOLOR 2 has a problem

with cooling system. To solve this problem please check

the following points:

›Make sure room temperature is not trespassing maximum

authorized value.

›Make sure venting-grids are not obstructed.

›Make sure you have not incidentally selected «MiniStop

Speed» ventilation mode. If problem persists, please

contact your local dealer.

05. UTILISATION MODE INFORMATION

This message shows that your EASYCOLOR 2 receives

an external DMX signal configured on Master/Slave mode.

Please re-configure to access DMX use.

Warning

ModeAuto

Temp.

Error

TILT

Error

PAN

Error

DMX

Auto

Play

Edit

Prog 1

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

01. OPTICS

›Highly efficient PMMA secondary optics.

›Polycarbonate diffuser for perfectly even beam coverage.

›Beam angle: 14° (with standard optic filter).

›Secondary Optics: 30° (Optional).

02. SOURCE

›High-power RGB LEDs.

›No light source replacement.

›Red LEDs: 12.

›Green LEDs: 12.

›Blue LEDs: 12.

›Luminous Flux: 1000 Lumens.

›Rated life: 100.000 hours.

03. MOVEMENT

›Extremely accurate head movement with 8 or 16 bit

resolution.

›Microprocessor-driven high-resolution stepper motors

ensure extremely accurate smooth movement.

›Automatic PAN and TILT reset.

›Head movement: 630° (PAN), 270° (TILT).

04. COLOURS

›RGB colour system mixing or HSI system

(Hue Saturation Intensity.

›16,7 Million colours (24 bit).

›Pre-programmed colour and rainbow effect.

05. FROST DIFFUSER

›Interchangeable optic filter.

06. DIMMER STROBE

›Electronic dimmer for adjustment of light output from

0 to 100% with no colour variation.

›High-speed white or full colour strobe effect with 1-25

fps flash rate.

07. SOFTWARE FACILITIES

›Assignment and Parameters of the projector.

›LCD backlit timing.

›8/16 bit movement resolution selection.

›Pan & tilt inversion facility.

›Ventilation parameter control.

›Pre-set sequence control.

›Self-test and display to show any faults.

›Display showing main information: internal temperature,

projector working hours, DMX signal, serial number,

software version, etc.

›Master/Slave Mode.

›Software upgrade via USB-EASYBOX.

08. HARDWARE FACILITIES

›Back-lit LCD for function display

›4-menu-buttons for setting function.

›Over-heating protection.

09. CONTROL

›Control by DMX 512 protocol via 3-pin XLR.

›10 DMX control channels (16 bit).

10. POWER SUPPLY

›Electronic power-supply with active PFC.

›90 to 250 VAC – 50-60Hz.

11. COOLING SYSTEM

›Forced ventilation cooling system.

›Self-adjusting variable speed fans for quiet operation.

›Silent mode: to be selected when cooling is not required.

12. HOUSING

›Self-extinguishing V0 class fire-retardant ABS PC moulded

covers.

›Aluminium and steel metal plate.

›Separate LED compartment for easy maintenance.

›Handle for easy transportation.

›IP20 protection rating.

›Exterior finish: black (Carbon), white (Snow) or grey

(Platinum).

13. RIGGING

›Mounting points: Four 1/4-turn «Camloc» fittings.

›Fastening system: two Omega Quarter-turn brackets

designed for use with standard rigging systems.

›Safety cable attachment point.

14. OPERATING PARAMETERS

›Working position: any.

›Maximum ambient temperature (Ta): 40°C (104°F).

›Minimum distance from illuminated surface: 0.3m (12in).

15. CONFORMITY

›EU (EMC): EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1.

›EU (Electrical Safety): EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-17.

16. WEIGHT

›9,1 Kg.

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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17. PRODUCT CODES

›012320: EC2 – CARBON (Black colour).

›012322: EC2 – SNOW (White colour).

›012327: EC2 – PLATINUM (Grey colour).

18. ACCESSORIES

›012392: 30° OPTICS.

›012397: BEE-HIVE.

›045110: USB-EASYBOX.

11. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Service & Maintenance of any kind, of your EASYCOLOR 2

must be carried-out by qualified and skilled persons.

EASYCOLOR 2 projector needs periodical check-up that

essentially depends on the environmental status. Dusty areas

and the presence of oily particles produced by fog-generators,

can affect the correct operation of the EASYCOLOR 2. This

may lead the unit to overheat or cause other serious damage

that will not be covered by the warranty.

WARNING!

Always disconnect power

before any operation

01. CLEANING OF THE OPTICS

It is essential that optics-components of the EASYCOLOR 2

are regularly cleaned. Dust and liquid-particles from

fog-generators can reduce light-output efficiency.

›Disconnect power-cable from Mains.

›Unscrew front-ring of the projector.

›Use compressed-air pistol to blow laid dust-particles away

from venting-grids located on the periphery of the lenses.

›Use soft dump cloth to clean diffusion filter & secondary

optics.

›Re-install front ring of the projector.

Never use solvent or denatured alcohol for cleaning the

optical-systems. The use of distilled-water or glass-detergent

is recommended.

02. CLEANING OF VENTING-GRIDS

It is essential to remove all dust laid on the venting-grids. For a

perfect air-flow through the venting-grids of EASYCOLOR 2,

remove dust with the use of a compressed-air pistol.

›Disconnect power-cable from Mains.

›Use a compressed-air-pistol to blow laid dust-particles

away from venting-grids located beneath the head, as

well at the back and beneath the base of the Projector.

›Use soft dump cloth to clean venting-grids.

Your EASYCOLOR 2 is equipped with a permanent built-in

temperature probe, keeping venting-grids clean will

reduce fan speed rotation thus reducing noise.

03. SURVEILLANCE

Your installation must be regularly checked by a qualified

sub-contractor. We strongly recommend that the following

points are regularly checked every year by qualified personnel:

›Projector fixing system must be installed correctly,

ensure that no parts show rust or corrosion. In the event

they do, please replace with brand new parts immediately.

›Projector installation holder must not show any deformation

and no process of rust and corrosion.

›Security cords must be secured to the provided housing.

›All mechanical parts must not show any sign of wear & tear.

›Electric cables must be free from cuts, chinks, sharp-edges

and wear & tear.

12. SOFTWARE UPDATING

Your EASYCOLOR 2 is designed to take future evolutions.

Software updating is available to offer the latest version. No

need to replace of any internal component. Upgrading is made

via DMX cable, down-loading will elapse after 90 seconds.

You can upgrade up to 32 projectors simultaneously.

01. INDISPENSABLE CONFIGURATION

To update software of your EASYCOLOR 2 the following

items are required:

›AYRTON controller, or USB-EASYBOX downloading device.

›Personal Computer (Windows 2000 or XP)

›Updated software: Ayrton Sofware Uploader V1.0.

›Updated file version you wish to install.

02. PROCEDURE

Download «Ayrton Software Uploader» file from AYRTON

Internet Web-site. (To do this step you must have an

Internet connection available on your Personal Computer.)

›Connect to the following address:

www.ayrton-light.com/ayr_support.html.

›Click on «more information» field to access the downloading

section.

›Click on «Ayrton Software Uploader». Downloading will

be processed in a few moments.

›File containing upgraded software can now be transferred

on your PC.

›Click on the file you have just downloaded and installation

will start running.

You may now start downloading updated file version you

wish to install.

›Connect to the following address:

www.ayrton-light.com/ayr_support.html

›Click now on «more information» field to access to

downloading section.

›Click on the updated version you wish to install and wait

a few seconds while downloading.

You may now transfer updated version file you have

just downloaded on your PC, to the Ayrton controller or to

the USB-EASYBOX device.

11. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

›Connect Ayrton controller or the USB-EASYBOX to your PC

via USB Port.

›Click now on «transmit data» and wait for a few seconds

while downloading is processing.

You may now update software of your EASYCOLOR 2.

It is possible to update up to 32 projectors simultaneously.

›Connect DMX cable from Ayrton controller or

USB-EASYBOX device to DMX IN located at the base of

the first EASYCOLOR 2.

›Press «UPLOAD» key from Ayrton controller or

USB-EASYBOX device to start downloading updated

software. Downloading will elapse after 90 seconds

approximately.

›Once process is completed you may check software

version number of your EASYCOLOR 2 to ensure

downloading has been successful. Should have any error

occurred during downloading, your projector will

maintain the old software version. In this event, please

repeat operation from the beginning.

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Model: easycolor 2

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