SOLO 250

PR-2255
This product manual contains important information about the safe installation
and use of this projector. Please read and follow these instructions carefully
and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

PR LIGHTING LTD.
No.571, Yingbin Road, Dashi Panyu, Guangzhou, 511430 China
http://www.pr-lighting.com
 INDEX

SECTION PAGE
SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR 3
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR 4
FITTING THE LAMP 4
CONTROL CONNECTIONS 5
POWER SUPPLY MAINS 6
SETUP OPTIONS-PROJECTOR CONFIGURATIN 6
TO SET THE DMX START ADDRESS 7
DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS 8
STAND-ALONE MODE & MASTER/SLAVE MODE 9
CHANGING THE GOBOS 9
LUBRICATION 9
MAINTENANCE 10
KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
TECHNICAL DATA 11
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 12
COMPONENT ORDER CODES 13
CHANGING THE OPERATION VOLTAGE AND/OR FREQUENCY 14

Please note that as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous product development, specifications are
subject to change without notice. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this manual we reserve the
right to change specifications in the course of product improvement. The publishers cannot be held responsible
for the accuracy of the information herein, or any consequence arising from them.
Every unit is tested completely and packed properly by the manufacturer. Please make sure the packing and / or
the unit are in good condition before installation and use. Should there be any damage caused by transportation,
consult your dealer and do not use the unit. Any damage caused by improper use will not be assumed by the
manufacturer and / or dealer.

ACCESSORIES
THESE ITEMS ARE PACKED TOGETHER WITH THE PROJECTOR
Mounting Bracket (2 PCS)
M8x25 screw for mounting brackets (4 PCS)
Power-cord (1 PCS)
XLR cable with XLR socket and XLR plug (1 PCS)
Safety cord (1 PCS)
Spare gobos (4 PCS)
This manual (1 PCS)

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the SOLO 250, PR-2255.
This product manual contains important information about the safe installation and use of
this projector. Please read and follow these instructions carefully and keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
The SOLO 250 is an innovative projector with an elegant housing, which is made from high
intensity and heatresistant complex plastic. SOLO 250 complies to CE norms and
standards and uses international protocol DMX 512. SOLO 250 can be used as a stand-
alone unit, several units connecting with each other for synchronised master/slave operation
or linked to a controller, so it is suitable for many different applications.
SOLO 250 features 9 colours, 7 interchangeable rotating gobos, an independent adjustable
strobe/shutter, prism effect and remote focus. It can be setup easily with the touch-switches
and a digital display.
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 SAFE USAGE OF THE PROJECTOR

When unpacking and before disposing of the carton check there is no transportation
damage before using the projector. Should there be any damage caused by transportation,
consult your dealer and do not use the unit.

The projector is for Indoor use only, IP20. Use only in dry locations. Keep this device away
from rain and moisture, excessive heat, humidity and dust. Do not allow contact with water
or any other fluids.

The projector is not designed or intended to be mounted on to inflammable surfaces.

The projector is only intended for installation, operation and maintenance by qualified
personnel.

The projector must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from
adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

Do not project the beam onto inflammable surfaces and minimum distance is 3m. 3m

Avoid direct exposure to the light from the lamp. The light is harmful to the eye.

Do not attempt to dismantle and/or modify the projector in any way.

Electrical connection must only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Before installation, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power
requirements of the projector.

It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and that electrical installation
conforms to all relevant standards.

Do not connect this device to any dimmer pack.

Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Never let the
power-cord come into contact with other cables. Only handle the power-cord by the plug.
Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.

Keep the lamp clean. Do not touch the lamp glass with bare hands.

The projector should always be installed with a secondary safety fixing. A safety cord is
supplied for this, which is been performed as shown in installing the projectorsection.

The lamp used in this projector is an MSD 250W discharge lamp. After being switched off
dont attempt to restart the projector until the lamp has cooled, this will require approx 15
minutes. Switching the lamp on and off at short intervals will reduce the life of both the lamp
and the projector, but occasional breaks in operation will prolong the life of the lamp and
projector.

Never run the projector without a lamp.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the projector, do not open the housing and never
operate the projector with the covers removed.

Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before
cleaning it or before attempting any maintenance work.

If you have any questions, dont hesitate to consult your dealer or manufacturer.

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 INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR

The projector should be mounted via its bracket using 2 M12 bolts. The bracket itself
attaches to the underside of the projector with 4 M8x25 bolts provided in the package.
Always ensure that the projector is firmly anchored to avoid vibration and slipping whilst
functioning. Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the projector is
secure and is able to support a weight of 18Kg for each SOLO 250. For safety the projector
should have a secondary fixing with a safety cord through the holes on the underside of the
unit.
WARNING: The projector should NEVER be lifted or carried by the yoke.

FITTING THE LAMP

Note: Read the text on back cover.

Undo the screw on the lamp access hatch upwards,
and then remove the hatch.
Undo the 2xM4 screws and then pull out the lamp
bracket with the old lamp.
Pull out the old lamp from the lamp bracket and then
plug in the new lamp. Do not touch the glass of the
lamp with bare hands.
Remount the lamp bracket and fasten the screws, then
remount the lamp access hatch and fasten the screws.
The MSD series are high-pressure lamps with external
igniters ( ). Care should always be taken when
handling these lamps. Always read the manufacturers
"Instructions for use" enclosed with the lamp.
To optimise light output it will be necessary to adjust
the lamp alignment to obtain an even distribution of
light within the beam. The three screws (marked A, B,
and C) may be gently turned to centre the lamp within the reflector. The projector should be
switched on with the shutter open and the beam focused to do this, it is also advisable to
allow the lamp 5 minutes to come up to full brightness before starting to align it. Note: the
three screws will only need a small adjustment to centre the lamp. Do not try to unscrew
them completely. Read the rest of this manual and then come back to this section to align
the lamp.
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 CONTROL CONNECTIONS

Connection between controller and projector and between one projector and another must
be made with 2-core screened cable, with each core having at least a 0.5mm diameter.
Connection to and from the projector is via cannon 3 pin XLR plugs and sockets, which are
included with the projector. The XLR's are connected as shown in the figure above.
Note: care should be taken to ensure that none of the connections touch the body of the
plug or each other. The body of the plug is not connected in any way. The SOLO 250
accepts digital control signals in standard DMX512 (1990) format.
Connect the controllers output to the first fixtures input. Connect the first fixtures output to
the second fixtures input and connect the second fixures output to the third fixtures input,
and in the same way for the rest. Eventually connect the last fixtures output to a DMX
terminator as shown in the figure below.

When a DMX 512 signal is received the LED located near the digital display will illuminate
green. When not receiving a DMX signal the green and red LEDs will be off, and if the green
LED flashes, it means that the DMX signal is not correct.

5-PIN AND 3-PIN CONVERSION

SOLO 250 uses 3-pin XLR plug / socket. If your controller uses 5-pin XLR plug / socket, you
should convert 5-pin plug / socket into 3-pin socket / plug as shown below.

DMX TERMINATOR
In the Controller mode or Master/Slave mode, at the last fixture in the chain, the DMX
output has to be connected with a DMX terminator, which prevents electrical noise from
disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals.
The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120 (ohm) resistor connected
across pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the output socket on the last projector in the
chain. The connections are illustrated below.

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 POWER SUPPLY - MAINS

Use the plug provided to connect the mains power to the projector paying attention to the
voltage and frequency marked on the panel of the projector. It is recommended that each
projector be supplied separately so that they may be individually switched on and off.
Voltage and frequency may be changed See changing the operation voltage and/or
frequencysection at the back of this manual.

IMPORTANT
It is essential that each projector is correctly earthed and the electrical installation conforms
to all relevant standards. Power consumption of the SOLO 250 is 400W.

SETUP OPTIONS - PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION

To browse through the various Setup Options, press the FUNC button consecutively. There
are 7 option codes (1~7), and each code has a specific function. The functions provided are
listed in the following table.

SETUP OPTIONS
CODE CHOICE FUNCTION
Y Reverse Tilt enable - Tilt is reversed
1
N Reverse Tilt disable - Tilt is normal
Y Reverse Pan enable - Pan is reversed
2
N Reverse Pan disable-Pan is normal
3 / Not used
Y Automatic programme (effect 1) enable
5
N Automatic programme (effect 1) disable
4 Y
Automatic programme (effect 2) enable
5 Y
4 N
Automatic programme (effect 2) disable
5 Y or N
Y 16bit Pan/Tilt movement resolution enable
6
N 16bit Pan/Tilt movement resolution disable
Y Movement of Master is different from slaves
7
N Movement of Master is the same with slaves

Once you have selected the desired operation code, press the key UP or DOWN to select
y(means ON) or no (means OFF). N = NO, Y = YES.
Press the key ENTER to save the selected function and configuration. If the display is
showing y, it means the setting has been enabled. In the same way, if it is showing n, it
means the setting has been disabled. The Red LED will flash during this operation.

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 TO SET THE DMX START ADDRESS

PROJECTOR DMX START ADDRESS

Each SOLO 250 must be given a DMX start address so that the correct projector responds
to the correct control signals. This DMX start address is the channel number from which the
projector starts to listento the digital control information being sent out from the controller.

The SOLO 250 has 10 channels if high resolution (16 bit) Pan & Tilt have been enabled (see
the table in the next page), so set the No. 1 projectors address 001, No. 2 projectors
address 011, No. 3 projectors address 021, No. 4 projectors address 031, and so on.

The SOLO 250 has 8 channels if high resolution (16 bit) Pan & Tilt have been disabled, so
set the No. 1 projectors address 001, No. 2 projectors address 009, No. 3 projectors
address 017, No. 4 projectors address 025, and so on.

TO SET THE DMX START ADDRESS

Press the UP or DOW N buttons and the display will show the DMX start address.

Confirm your choice by pressing the ENTER button, this will save and set the DMX start
address.

The display will show the latest setting each time the projector is powered up.

To control the projector with a DMX controller the DMX start address must be set.

Ensure that none of the Stand-Alone options are set or they will interfere with correct DMX
operation.

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 DMX CONTROL CHANNEL FUNCTIONS
The SOLO 250 uses 10 DMX channels. They are listed in the following table.

CHANNEL DMX VALUE DESCRIPTION

0-33 Open/Clear (5-7: for 5 seconds) Soft reset See Note
34-66 Gobo 1
67-99 Gobo 2
1 100-132 Gobo 3
Gobo 133-165 Gobo 4
166-199 Gobo 5
200-232 Gobo 6
233-255 Gobo 7
0-8 Stop
9-163 Rotate in clockwise direction step by step
9-163
2 163-9 Rotate in anti-clockwise direction step by step
Gobo rotation 164-205 Rotate in clockwise direction from slow to fast
206-213 Stop
214-255 Rotate in anti-clockwise direction from slow to fast
0-27 White
28-55 Colour 1
56-83 Colour 2
84-111 Colour 3
3 112-139 Colour 4
Colour 140-167 Colour 5
168-195 Colour 6
196-223 Colour 7
224-251 Colour 8
252-255 Colour 9
0-10 Black-out
4 11-195 Open gradually from black to full open (dimming)
Strobe/Shutter 196-251 Strobe adjust from slow to fast
252-255 Open
5 Pan 0-255 Pan movement from 0to 370
6 Tilt 0-255 Tilt movement from 0to 265
7 Focus 0-255 Stepless focus
0-31 Clear
32-48 Prism static
8 49-127 Prism rotate in anti-clockwise direction step by step
Prism 128-189 Prism rotate in anti-clockwise direction from slow to fast
190-193 Prism static
194-255 Prism rotate in clockwise direction from slow to fast
9 Pan 16BIT 0-255 16 Bit Pan resolution
10 Tilt 16BIT 0-255 16 Bit Tilt resolution

Note:
Soft Reset If the DMX value sent on this channel (1) stays in the range from 5 to 7 for
more than 5 seconds, the projector will start a reset sequence (Remote Requested Reset).
The electronics are re-started and all motors moved to their home positions exactly as they
do when the power is first switched on but the lamp is not switched off in this sequence,
although the beam will be blacked out.

The channels 9 and 10 are only available when the Setup Option 6 is ON.
When Setup Option 2 is ON, Pan movement is in anti-clockwise direction.
When Setup Option 1 is ON, Tilt movement is in anti-clockwise direction.
For the exact setting please refer to Setup Optionssection.

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 STAND-ALONE MODE & MASTER/SLAVE MODE
STAND-ALONE MODE
To operate the projector without connecting a controller, enable a combination of setup
options 4 and 5, the projector will run in Stand-Alone mode with automatic programmes
(effect 1 or 2) depending on the options that have been selected. See the section on Setup
Options Projector Configurationfor full details of the available combinations.

MASTER/SLAVE MODE
Without using a controller, many projectors can run synchronously in the Master/Slave mode
by linking them with each other.
Select one projector as the master with setting the DMX start address at random but setting
the setup options with automatic programmes. Regard the other projectors as the slaves
setting all DMX start address 001.
Connect the masters output to the first slaves input, and connect the first slaves output to
the second slaves input. The rest may be deduced by analogy. Eventually connect the last
slaves output to a DMX terminator. (Please refer to Control Connectionsdiagram.)
If the Masters setup option 7 is y, movement of the Master is different from the Slaves.
Never have more than ONE projector configured as Master or the system will not work.

` CHANGING THE GOBOS

Carefully lift off the plastic cover by undoing the 4 M4 screws. (Note: The projector has two
covers with the same shape. The cover removed must be right one, so you can change the
gobos easily. How to remove the correct cover, the easy way is to position the projector with
the back cover with text& upside down as shown above, and then remove the upper
casing.)
Using a small screwdriver remove the gobo retaining spring.
Insert the gobo (or a glass gobo) into position, and then insert the retaining spring.
Remount the casing and retighten the 4 M4 screws.

LUBRICATION
To ensure the continued smooth rotation of the rotating gobos and linear motion of the lens
for focusing, it is recommended that the bearings for the gobo-holders and the 2 shafts for
the focusing lens holder be lubricated periodically, preferably every two months. Use only
high working temperature low viscosity oil. A syringe with a fine needle is the easiest way to
introduce the oil to the bearings around each gobo. Do not over lubricate as this will cause
spillage when the wheel rotates.

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 MAINTENANCE
If the projectors lens becomes damaged or broken it should be replaced. If the lamp
becomes damaged or deformed in any way it must be replaced. If the light from the lamp
appears dim this would normally indicate that it is reaching the end of its life and it should
be changed at once, old lamps run to the extremity of their life can explode. If the projector
does not function, check the fuses on the power socket of the projector. They should only
be replaced by fuses of the same specified value T6.3A 5mmx20mm . On the main PCB
inside the projector there is also a fuse rated 4A/250V (fast blow, 5mmx20mm). Should
these be damaged call a qualified technician before replacement. The projector has 2
thermal protection devices that will switch off the projector in case of overheating, should
either of these operate, check that the fans are not blocked, and if they are dirty clean them
before switching on the projector again. Check that the fans are operational, if not call a
qualified technician.

Any maintenance work should only be carried out by qualified

technicians.

KEEPING THE PROJECTOR CLEAN

To ensure the reliability of the projector it should be kept clean. It is recommended that the
fans should be cleaned every 15 days. The lens and dichroic colour filters should also be
regularly cleaned to maintain an optimum light output. Do NOT use any type of solvent
on dichroic colour filters.

Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoke
or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the units optics.
A soft cloth and typical glass cleaning products should be used in cleaning. It is
recommended to clean the external optics at least once every 20 days and clean the
internal optics at least once every 30 / 60 days.

Do not use any organic solvent, e.g. alcohol, to clean the reflector mirror,
dichroic colour filters or housing of the projector.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

The projector doesnt -The power supply is not Check the fuse on the power
switch on present socket.
-The lamp is not working Replace the lamp.
The lamp comes on but -Wrong DMX configuration Make sure that the projector is
the projector doesnt and/or start address correctly configured.
respond to the controller - Defective DMX cable Replace or repair the DMX cable.
The projector only -The fan has failed Make sure the fan is working and
functions intermittently not dirty.
Defective projection -The lens is broken Check the lenses are not broken.
-Dust or grease on lenses Remove dust or grease from the
lenses.
The projected image -Installation of the lamp is Make sure the lamp is installed
appears to have a halo not correct correctly.
-Dust or grease Carefully clean the optical group
contamination on the lenses and the projector
optics. components.
The beam appears dim -Dust or grease Check the optics are clean.
contamination on the
optics. Replace with a new lamp of the
-The lamp is at the end of specified type and rating.
its life
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 TECHNICAL DATA
VOLTAGES: 100/120/200/220/230/240V AC, 50Hz or 60Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION:
400W @ 220V

LAMP: Type: MSD 250W discharge lamp

Colour Temperature: 6700K
Socket: GY9.5 (Single end)
Manufacturers Rated Lamp Life: 2000 Hours

COLOURS: 9 Dichroic colours plus white

GOBOS: 7 interchangeable, rotating gobos with 4 extra spare gobos

Gobo diameter: 26.9mm
Gobo image diameter: 22mm

PRISM: 1 x 3 Facet, Bi-directionally rotating prism

FOCUS: DMX controlled focus

SHUTTER/STROBE: Shutter for blackout and strobe 1 7 F.P.S.

HEAD MOVEMENT: Pan 370 Tilt 265

BEAM ANGLE: 12

CONTROL: DMX512: 8 Channels plus 2 for Hi Res. Pan and Tilt

Stand-Alone Automatic mode and Master/Slave operation

MOTORS: 10 Stepper motors

HOUSING: Metal and composite plastic (IP20)

WEIGHT: 18Kg

SIZES

LIGHT OUTPUT:

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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

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 COMPONENT ORDER CODES
PART
NO. NAME REMARK
NO.
1 TRANSFORMER 040030301 20V 50W / 230V 300W
2 THERMOSTAT 190010065 75C10A / 250W
3 CAPACITOR 140010045 50F370V
4 BALLAST 040070053 230V/50-60Hz, 250W/3.6A
5 THERMOSTAT 190010054 95C10A
6 IGNITOR 040090016 220V AC 50Hz
7 LAMP 100050018 MSD 250W
8 FAN 030060035 KD2409PTB-6
9 FAN 030069006 KD2408PTB1-6
DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530031 RED
DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530032 YELLOW
DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530033 ORANGE
DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530034 BLUE
FILTER DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530035 GREEN
DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530036 CYAN
DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530037 UV
DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530038 PINK
DICHROIC COLOUR FILTER 092530039 LIGHT GREEN
MOTOR 1 MOTOR 030040052 23HS0015L
MOTOR 2 MOTOR 030040053 23HS2029L
MOTOR 3 MOTOR(2pcs) 030040084 17HS0002-59L
MOTOR 4 MOTOR 030040085 17HS0002-61L
MOTOR 5 MOTOR(4pcs) 030040101 42BYGH004-1
MOTOR 6 MOTOR 030040105 42BYGH004-4(2-axis)
A1~A7 IC 170050010 DRIVER CHIPS
A8 IC 170110004 DRIVER CHIP
ARITHMETIC AMPLIFIER
A9 IC 170050001
CHIP
A10 IC 170110004 DRIVER CHIP
B1 IC 170040014 TTL LOGICAL CHIP
B2~B7 IC 170170037 D/A REVERSION CHIP
B8 IC 170040014 TTL LOGICAL CHIP
B9~B11 IC 170170037 D/A REVERSION CHIP
B12-B13 IC 170040014 TTL LOGICAL CHIP
C1 IC 170170039 STABLE-VOLTAGE CHIP
C2 IC 170170012 BUS CHIP
C3 IC 170040032 EEPROM
D1 IC 230040120 MICROPROCESSOR
/ PAN DRIVE BELT 290151217 HTD309-3M-103Z
/ TILT DRIVE BELT 290151218 HTD420-3M-140Z
Note: You may order all parts of the SOLO 250 besides those in the table listed above.
When ordering please state the exact name and part no.. Repairs must be carried out by a
qualified technician.

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 CHANGING THE OPERATION VOLTAGE AND/OR FREQUENCY
To be carried out by qualified engineers only.
The power input settings of the SOLO 250 may be changed to suit the supply in the area
where the unit is operated. The voltage and frequency is pre-set at the factory and will be
marked on the exterior of the unit.
Any error or mistake in setting the frequency or voltage of the projector may seriously
damage the unit.
Open both plastic covers of the base by undoing the 4 screws on the top of the base and
the 8 screws on the very rim of the underside.
To Change the Voltage
Locate the transformer and select the appropriate voltage from 100V, 120V, 200V, 220V,
230V and 245V according to the local supply voltage. The voltages are marked on the
transformer. Move only the incoming power cable that was connected to the factory set
voltage as marked on the projector. Under NO circumstances should you move the cable
attached to the 0V connection.
It is strongly recommended that you immediately mark the new voltage on the projector so
that it may not be mistaken for the factory set voltage.

To Change the Frequency

Locate the ballast in the base of the projector, and select the required frequency from 50Hz
or 60Hz by moving the cable to the appropriate position. The ballast will be labelled to show
the connections.
Never move or disconnect the cable attached to the connector marked Ph.

It is strongly recommended that you immediately mark the new frequency on the projector
so that it may not be mistaken for the factory set frequency.
Once finished with the settings, re-assemble the base of the projector and covers.
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 PR LIGHTING LTD.
No. 571 Yingbin Road, Dashi, Panyu, Guangzhou, China
Post-Code: 511430
TEL: +86-020-84781888
FAX: +86-020-84786023

P/N: 321010085
Last Revision: 28:06:2004

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