creamsource User Manual For software V5.
Contents Safety Information Compliance Notes Introduction Understanding Part Numbering Plugging In and Turning On Temperature Rigging and Safety Rigging Power Supply Quick Release Yoke Controls LCD Display and Menu High Speed Description of Modes Synchronising Multiple Units DMX Control Running from Batteries External Effects Triggering Accessories Port Pinout Syncing to Camera Specifications for Creamsource Doppio (CS-140) Specifications for Creamsource Mini (CSM-60) DMX Implementation Tables 3 3 4 4 5 5
Safety Information ! ! ! ! High power LED light is emitted from this product. Do not stare directly into the beam, permanent eye damage could result Case can get hot during normal operation. Please take care when handling unit. Maximum Surface Temperature Tc = 70 deg C Power Supply has dangerous voltages inside. Do not open or expose to moisture Falling hazard - make sure unit is properly secured and safety chain attached Compliance Notes This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Introduction Thank you for buying a Outsight Creamsource luminaire. This fixture is engineered and manufactured to high standards and will give you years of reliable service. Please take the time to read this manual before using your Creamsource.
Plugging In and Turning On The Creamsource should only be used with the supplied power supply. The input is auto-ranging from 90-250V AC, 50/60Hz so can be used world wide. Connect the power cable with the power turned off on the power supply to extend the life of the connectors. The Creamsource remembers its last brightness setting, and also if the light was turned on or off. It also remembers the last MODE it was used in.
Rigging and Safety The recommended rigging position of the Creamsource is with the cooling fins in a vertical orientation, as this allows for the best natural cooling of the unit. It can be mounted in other positions; however care must be taken not to smother the cooling fins on the back of the unit. It is advisable to keep a 10cm clearance around the unit to maintain airflow. The yoke arm accepts a 5/8 inch spigot, so is compatible with a large range of stands and other rigging equipment.
Quick Release Yoke The yoke can be quickly removed without the use of any tools. Simply flip the levers on each side of the yoke to the UP position, and slide the yoke up and off the unit. Lift levers to UP position Slide yoke up and off unit Lock yoke in place by pressing levers to DOWN position Adjusting Quick Release Yoke To adjust the grip of the locking levers, use a 4mm hex tool (supplied) to adjust the screw when the lockers are in the DOWN position.
Controls The control wheel adjusts the intensity or colour temperature of the light output. It is speed sensitive, so it can be turned slowly for fine adjustments, or quickly for rapid changes. It also is used to change other settings such as strobe frequency or dual flash level when using these modes.
LCD Display and Menu General Info Display This is the normal display mode of the Creamsource.
How to Use the Menu This display is shown when in the menu system, allowing the user to change settings. The status area now shows the current menu level, or setting to be changed. Use the and buttons to scroll up and down, and select setting to change. Use and to adjust value up and down. Press back a level. to to go High Speed When using the Creamsource at 100%, it is flicker free to over 10,000fps.
Note the Colour Temperature setting is only available on the Bender models, and the range will be dependant on the particular model of Bender. NORMAL Normal is for using the light as a normal solid light source. Intensity and Colour Temperature (Bender models only) may be adjusted.
RANDOM Creates a random pattern of flashes that can be adjusted to look similar to lightning, welding or other flashing effects.
FLASH FRAMES Used to create flashes tightly synchronised to the camera shutter. This effect must be used in conjuction with a sync source such as the FlashBandit. The duration of the flash ON and OFF is specified in Frames - e.g. Flash 1 frame ON, followed by 3 frames OFF, repeat. Calibrate Sync mode should be run first to make sure fixture is aligned with the camera shutter to prevent ‘torn frames’ on cameras with rolling shutter.
Synchronising Multiple Units Multiple Creamsources can be connected together to operate in unison, without the requirement of an external DMX controller. Simply connect together with standard DMX cable between the DMX IN and DMX THRU sockets, and all units become automatically synchronised. A change on one unit (brightness, colour temperature etc) will be reflected on all other units. This allows for a bank of Creamsources to be operated as if they were one large source.
Running from Batteries Both the Mini and Doppio Creamsource can be run on DC battery power directly, with no additional hardware required. The Creamsource Mini also has an attachment for mounting V-Lock or Anton Bauer batteries onto the unit. The recommended battery voltage is 24V and 32V. ! DO NOT EXCEED 35V OR YOUR CREAMSOURCE MAY BE DAMAGED! The table below shows power requirements for the different models of Creamsource, when running at maximum brightness.
External Effects Triggering This allows an external pulse to trigger any effects including Timed Flash and Dual Level Flash. It is essentially a way of remotely accessing the FLASH button, and performs the same function as pressing and releasing this button. External triggering can be enabled by selecting MENU->Advanced->Triggering->External Trigger When enabled, the text EXT appears in the upper right of the LCD display.
Syncing to Camera using the Flashbandit The Creamsource can be triggered from an external source, such as a sync generator box (e.g. Ambient ACL202CT Lockit box), to ensure that it is synchronised with the camera shutter. This can be used to solve the frame tearing / flash banding problem most digital CMOS (and in fact some CCD/ film) cameras can have with any flashing or strobing light source. ! It is not necessary to use sync unless using strobing or flashing effects.
Calibration Before the shoot it is necessary to calibrate the Creamsource with the camera. This simple step insures that the camera shutter and Creamsource are in phase. 1. 2. 3. Setup as above Point camera directly at Creamsource light Select MENU->MODES->Calibrate Sync on Creamsource. It will start to flash at the locked framerate Use wheel to adjust phase on Creamsource. As you change the phase, a dark band should appear to move up and down on the camera monitor.
Specifications for Creamsource Doppio (CS-140) Specifications for complete system Complete system includes Lamp Head, Power Supply and Power Cables Model Number K-CS-140-n-x-y Input 90-260V AC, 50-60Hz, 6.0A Environmental Max Ta:40ºC Certifications EN55015 EN61547 EN61000-3-2 EN61003-3 EN60598.2.17 DIN EN62471:03 - Risk Group 1 FCC Part 15, Class A AS/NZS 61347.1 & AS/NZS 61347.2.13 RoHS Specifications for Power Supply Model Number CS-PSU-450 Input 90-260V AC, 50-60Hz, 6.0A Output 28.0V DC, 15.
Specifications for Creamsource Mini (CSM-60) Specifications for complete system Complete system includes Lamp Head, Power Supply and Power Cables Model Number K-CSM-60-n-x-y Input 90-260V AC, 50-60Hz, 2.0A Environmental Max Ta:40ºC Certifications EN55015 EN61547 EN61000-3-2 EN61003-3 EN60598.2.17 DIN EN62471:03 - Risk Group 1 FCC Part 15, Class A AS/NZS 61347.1 & AS/NZS 61347.2.13 RoHS Specifications for Power Supply Model Number CSM-PSU-160 Input 90-260V AC, 50-60Hz, 2.0A Output 24.0V DC, 6.
DMX Implementation Tables The Creamsource offers a number of different DMX implementations, in both 8 and 16 bit resolutions. These charts refer to software versions 5.0 and above. Under the Advanced Menu in the Creamsource, the following modes can be achieved by setting ‘DMX 16bit’ & ‘DMX Effects’ checkboxes as desired When using the single colour Creamsource (i.e. Daylight or Tungsten) the CCT slot is still present, but is ignored.
Scenario 2: 8 Bits - Brightness, CCT, Smoothing, Effects Slot No Slot Name 1 Brightness DMX Value 000...255 0...100% Output Value (Effect Name) 2 CCT 000...255 2700...6500K 3 Smoothing 000...127 Smoothing ON 4 Effects Rate 000...255 1...50Hz (Strobe) 1...50Hz (Random) 1-255 Frames OFF (Flash Frames) 5 Effects Duration 000...255 1...99% (Strobe) 2-200mS (Random) 1-255 Frames ON (Flash Frames) 6 Effects Mode 000...019 Normal 128...255 Smoothing OFF 020...029 Strobe Effect 030...
Scenario 4: 16 Bits - Brightness, CCT, Smoothing, Effects Slot No Slot Name DMX Value 1 Brightness HI 2 3 LO CCT 4 5 Output Value 00000...65535 0...100% HI 00000...65535 2700...6500K LO Smoothing 000...127 Smoothing ON 128...255 Smoothing OFF 6 Effects Rate 000...255 1...50Hz (Strobe) 1...50Hz (Random) 1-255 Frames OFF (Flash Frames) 7 Effects Duration 000...255 1...99% (Strobe) 2-200mS (Random) 1-255 Frames ON (Flash Frames) 8 Effects Mode 000...019 Normal 020...
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