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MIRO CUBEUSER’S MANUAL
Table of ContentsYour MIRO CUBE Product Description. 5What’s In the Box. 7MIRO CUBE Interface . 8MIRO CUBE SeriesMIRO CUBE 4C . 10MIRO CUBE WNC . 11MIRO CUBE UV. 12MIRO CUBE ModesDMX Mode. 13Manual Mode. 19Color Wash Mode . 23Serial Mode . 26Beam AnglesDiffusing Film. 27Changing the Diffusing Film. 2803
Table of ContentsMounting and ConfigurationLinear Array. 29Safety Cables. 31MIRO CUBE SupportFCC Warning. 32General Precautions. 33Warning Messages. 3404
Product DescriptionMIRO CUBE Rosco's innovative MIRO CUBE series of LED wash lights packs 48 wattsoutputting more than 3400 lumens into a compact and portable 4 inchcube! The sleek yet rugged, geometric design of the Miro Cube isperfectly at home in museums, on track light systems, in stores and lobbiesor built into sets, truss and lighting rigs of all styles.These luminaires offer the flexibility and versatility needed for any type oflighting challenge. No expensive external power supply or ballast isrequired, the Miro Cube plugs directly into the wall anywhere in theworld, automatically adjusting to mains power from 90-240vAC 50-60hz.Drawing less than ½ an amp of current, more than 40 Miro Cubes can beplugged into a single 20A circuit!An intuitive LCD control panel sets virtually every aspect of the lightsincluding a master-slave configuration for fast lighting set-ups. Completelyflicker free dimming is available via DMX (in 8 or 16 bit resolution).05
Product DescriptionMounting these compact 4 inch cubes is limited only by the imagination ofthe installer. The novel through bolted yoke design allows units to be easilyganged into multi-unit strips and arrays for greater output and coverage.Weighing just 2-1/2 pounds, the MIRO CUBE can be attached to standardarchitectural lighting track using accessory track adapters. For the easiesttrack installation, use our DMX Data Track and pass DMX to all theluminaires on the track without cable jumpers.Available in versions that offer full color mixing, tunable color temperaturewhite light, or high powered ultra-violet light for stunning black-lighteffects, the MIRO CUBE luminaires are the smallest, most feature packedand affordable, professional grade LED wash lights on the market.06
What’s In the Box[1] Miro Cube [2] Power Cable[3] Diffusing Films60402007
MIRO Cube InterfaceKEYKEYPOWER LIGHTLCD DISPLAYPW ROK KEYM I RO CUBEMENU KEYME N UINOKDMXO UTPW RD ESI G N ED BY THE BLACK TANKDMX INDMX OUTPOWER CONNECTOR08
MIRO Cube InterfaceARC VersionKEYKEYPOWER LIGHTLCD DISPLAYPW ROK KEYM I RO CUBEMENU KEYME N UINOKDMXO UTPW RD ESI G N ED BY THE BLACK TANKDMX INDMX OUTHARDWIRED CABLE09
MIRO CUBE 4CFrom walls to washes to uplighters, the MiroCube 4C color mixing wash light offers adesigner maximum creativity in a tiny package.Using best in class RGBW quad color, multichannel chips, a gorgeous palette of saturated,mid-tone and pale tint colors can be dialed inat the touch of a button. And of course, a truewhite is always available as well, not theunflattering mixed amber compromise foundin other lights. Smart programming in the Miro Cube 4C includes astand-alone color wash mode or allows multiple units to be easily slavedtogether, synchronized and offset using self-generated DMX for color chasesand other dynamic lighting patterns without a console. Use it alone,configured in strips & arrays or built-in for virtually any application needingcolored light - from stage, studios and location, bars and casinos, to stores,windows and lobbies.NOTE: The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staringinto the luminaire at a distance closer than 3.3m is not expected.10
MIRO CUBE WNCSize matters. But quality of light matters more!The Miro Cube WNC embodies what everylighting professional needs - A bright, tunable,beautiful white light. Using 12 high quality CreeXML 4W emitters, the Miro WNC outputs 3400lumens and can adjust from 2700K to 6500K. Amix of warm, neutral and cool LEDs insureexcellent rendering across all color temperatures making it perfect for use on TV or filmsets, in retail lighting, museums, architecture, photography studios or anywhite light application.NOTE: The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staringinto the luminaire at a distance closer than 0.31m is not expected.11
MIRO CUBE UVIdeally suited for theme parks, night clubs,casinos, museums and stage applications,Miro Cube UV is the smallest, mostaffordable high powered UV light available tolighting professionals. Drawing just 50 watts, itoutperforms conventional long throw fixturesusing 5 times the power, weighing 10 timesmore, and which need an expensive lampchange every 1000 hours! The fixture allowsfor full speed 8 and 16 bit DMX dimming and standalone control (without aDMX source) via a rear mounted full text LCD display.WARNING: Do not look directly into the UV light during operation. Eyeand skin exposure to UV light can cause severe damage to humans andanimals. Take every precaution to limit exposure to UV light (includingthe use of UV-blocking eye protection).12
DMX ModeIn DMX mode, the unit is controlled by the data it receives on the 5-pinXLR or RJ45 (ARC) connectors located on the rear panel. The number ofDMX channels required to control the fixture is dependent on thefactory setting in use (for example - Four Color Miro Cubes use fourDMX channels while One Color Miro Cubes use one).NOTE: A three pin to five pin DMX adapter may be used withthe fixture5-pin XLR ConnectorsRJ45 Connectors13
DMX ModeThere are four user settings that can be adjusted in DMX mode. Thecurrent value of each setting is shown on the main screen.DMX Address:To change the DMX address, press MENU until “CHANGE DMX ADDRESS?”appears on the LCD, and press OK. Select the desired DMX address usingtheorkeys, and press OK.14
DMX ModeUniverse1 or Universe2The Miro Cube can be controlled via two unique DMX universes. DMX canbe input on pins 2&3 (Universe1) or pins 4&5 (Universe2) via the 5 pin DMXconnectors on the rear panel. This allows two complete universes of DMXto be transmitted on a single cable.SIGNAL SIGNAL -2134251345SIGNAL SIGNAL UNIVERSE 1 WIRINGUNIVERSE 2 WIRINGTo change from Universe1 to Universe2 (or from Universe2 to Universe1)press MENU until “SET TO UNIVERSE 2?” or “SET TO UNIVERSE 1?”appears on the LCD, then press OK15
DMX ModeUniverse1 or Universe2 (ARC):The Miro Cube can be controlled via two unique DMX universes. DMXcan be input on pins 1&2 (Universe1) or pins 3&6 (Universe2) via the RJ45connectors on the rear panel. This allows two complete universes of DMXto be transmitted on a single hite/BrownBrownTo change from Universe1 to Universe2 (or from Universe2 to Universe1)press MENU until “SET TO UNIVERSE 2?” or “SET TO UNIVERSE 1?”appears on the LCD, then press OK16
DMX Mode8 bit or 16 bit DMX:The fixture can run in either 8 bit or 16 bit DMX mode. In 8 bit mode,the Miro Cube accepts one DMX channel for each color. In 16 bitmode, two channels are required for each color. To change from 8 bitto 16 bit mode (or from 16 bit to 8 bit) press MENU until “SET TO 16BITDMX?” or “SET TO 8BIT DMX?” appears on the LCD, then press OK.Filament Fade:An incandescent lamp has a slight delay, or lag with changingintensities, whereas an LED responds instantly. The difference is mostnoticeable during a theatrical black out. The Miro Cube can emulatean incandescent lamp by selecting one of the Tungsten Fade settings.To change the Tungsten Fade setting, press MENU until “CHANGEFILAMNT FADE?” appears on the screen, and press OK. Select from“OFF”, “1 (MIN)”, “2 (MID)” or ”3 (MAX)” using theorkeys, and press OK. A setting of “3 (MAX)” provides the greatestdelay. A setting of “0” will turn the Filament Fade off, and allowtheLEDs to respond instantly to changing DMX input.17
DMX ModeDMX Channel Layout:8 BIT MODE:16 BIT MODE:4C1 - Red2 - Green3 - Blue4 - White4C1 - Red Coarse2 - Red Fine3 - Green Coarse4 - Green Fine5 - Blue Coarse6 - Blue Fine7 - White Coarse8 - White FineWNC1 - Warm2 - Neutral3 - CoolWNC1 - Warm Coarse2 - Warm Fine3 - Neutral Coarse4 - Neutral Fine5 - Cool Coarse6 - Cool FineUV1 - All UV LEDsUV1 - All UV LEDs Course2 - All UV LEDs Fine18
Manual ModeWARNING: DO NOT CONNECT ANY MIRO CUBE IN MANUALMODE TO ANY OTHER DMX SENDING DEVICE AS CONTENTIONON THE DMX512 INPUT WILL RESULT.In Manual Mode, the Miro Cube can be controlled directly from itsrear panel without the need of a DMX console or a DMX controldevice. Standalone control capabilities vary according to the factorysetting in use (Four Color, Three Color, or One Color). Factory settingsare password protected but can be adjusted. Contact themanufacturer for more information.(All standalone, DMX address and configuration settings arenon-volatile, meaning they will not change if power is lost orswitched off and restored. When set to manual mode, the MiroCube operates as a DMX Master and is sending DMX512 data.)19
Manual ModeMIRO CUBE 4CManual Mode allows you to set the color of your fixture by adjustingthe intensity of the LEDs using the rear panel and the LCD display. Thecurrent value of each setting is shown on the main screen.To adjust color values, press the MENU key until the desired color islisted on the LCD screen. Press OK. Use theorkeys to select avalue between “0” and “255”. Then press OK. Press MENU to selectthe next color.20
Manual ModeMiro Cube WNCWhen set to Manuial Mode, the WNC allows you to set the color of yourfixture by adjusting the temperature of the LEDs using the rear paneland the LCD display. The current value of each setting is shown on themain screen.To adjust color values, press the MENU key until the desired color islisted on the LCD screen. Press OK. Use theorkeys to select avalue between “0” and “255”. Then press OK. Press MENU to selectthe next color.Color Temperature:WRM 2700KNEU 4000KCLD 6500K21
Manual ModeMIRO CUBE UVManual Mode can be used to adjust the brightness of a Miro Cube UV. The current brightness level is shown on the main screen.To adjust color value, press the MENU key until “CHANGEBRIGHTNESS” appears on the LCD screen. Press OK. Use theorkeys to select a value between “0” and “255”. Then press OK.22
Color Wash ModeColor wash is only available in Miro Cube 4C. In Color Wash mode,the Miro Cube automatically cycles through its entire saturated colorspectrum by modulating the intensity of the red, green, and blue LEDs.There are two user settings that can be adjusted in Color Wash mode.The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen.23
Color Wash ModeWash TimerThe wash timer determines how long it takes for the Miro Cube tocomplete an entire color cycle, and, by extension, the rate at which thecolors change. Choose a short time for a rapid wash or a longer time fora slower wash. To change the Wash Timer, press MENU and select“CHANGE WASH TIMER?” by pressing OK. Use theorkeys toselect a Wash Time between 15 seconds and 60 minutes (in 15 secondintervals).Wash Offset:When set to Color Wash Mode, the Miro Cube is operating as a DMXmaster and is sending DMX512 data, allowing it to control unique colorwashes on up to fourteen additional fixtures in a chain (set to DMXmode).NOTE: Slave fixtures should be set to DMX Mode and assigned tochannels five, nine, thirteen, etc (in four channel increments).24
Use the WASH OFFSET function to control the interaction betweenmultiple Miro Cubes in a Color Wash chain. The Wash Offsetdetermines the length of delay between each light, or how long it takesto “pass” a color from one light to the next. Set the Wash Offset to “0”and the lights will color wash in unison, displaying the same color atthe same time. Create a multi-fixture Chasing Rainbow effect, wherecolors pass from light to light, by increasing the Wash Offset. The largerthe offset time, the longer it takes for a color to pass to the next light.To change the Wash Offset, press MENU and select “CHANGE WASHOFFSET?“ by pressing OK. Use theorkeys to select the timedelay (up to 511 seconds) between lights.25
Serial ModeIn Serial mode, the unit is controlled by the serial data it receives on the XLRconnector located on the rear panel or via CubeConnect . If your unit does nothave Serial Mode you will need to enable it by entering FACTORY SETUP usingthe MENU button. For the password enter “3270”. Using the MENU button totoggle through the options select SET CONFIG OPTIONS and click OK. Next usethe MENU button to toggle through the options select SERIAL MODE ON andclick OK. Finally click OK to exit.The serial address required to control the fixture is dependent on the factory setting inuse (for example - four color MIRO Cubes use four Serial Channels while one colorMIRO Cubes use one).Serial AddressTo change the Serial address, press MENU until “CHANGE SER ADDRESS?”appears on the LCD, and press OK. Select the desired Serial address using theorkeys, and press OK.26
Beam AnglesThe beam angle can be easily adjusted using a holographic diffusingfilm. Using a Miro Cube without a diffusing film will create a narrowbeam angle.WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE BEFORE REMOVINGTHUMBSCREWS.none20 40 60 27
Beam AnglesTo change the diffusing film, unscrew the thumbscrews from thefront panel and remove the acrylic panel. Replace the existing filmwith the diffuser of your choice. Place the acrylic panel on top andsecure it with four thumbscrews.NOTE: Custom beam angles available upon request.28
MountingWARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE BEFORE MAKINGANY CONFIGURATION ADJUSTMENTS.Linear Arrays:The Miro Cube can be used as a single fixture or in multi-fixturearrays.NOTE: ADDITIONAL YOKES AND THREADED ROD ARE REQUIRED.To connect multiple fixtures,remove the threaded rod byunscrewing one of the side knobsand using the other to pull therod out. Slide off theyoke and washersand put them to theside.29
Place the fixtures next to each other. Attach a knob to one side of thedouble length threaded rod. Slide the double bracket around thefixtures. Align the holes and position spacers on both sides of eachfixture (do not use multiple spacers between fixtures).Insert the rod on the left side.Slide the rod through thebracket and both fixtures andsecure it with a knob on theright side.A maximum of three MIROCUBES can be arrayedlinearly using providedhanging brackets.30
Safety CablesSingle Miro Cubes as well as arrays can be suspended from trussor other major support structures using 3rd party clamping devices.When used in suspended applications, a safety cable (provided byothers) must be used as a positive retaining means between themain support structure and each Miro Cube using the “safetycable hole.”NOTE: The cable canbe threaded through,or clip can be snappeddirectly onto thesafety cable hole.OKUMENOKUMEN31
FCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with theregulations for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference when the equipment isoperated in a commercial environment. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. Operationof this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfulinterference, in which case the user will be required to correctthe interference at his own expense.32
General Precautions1. The use of a safety cable is required when rigging the fixture.2. Before use, make sure all screws and safety points are secured.3. Make sure the light is unplugged before performing any service to the unit.4. ALWAYS keep this product out of reach of children and untrainedpersons.5. ALWAYS adhere to safety instructions and warnings, including any andall instructions set forth in the Product Specifications.6. To allow for proper cooling, airflow must not be restricted through the frontand rear of the fixture - do not block off the front or rear panel.7. For Dry locations/Indoor use only.33
Warning MessagesThe Miro Cube has warning messages built in that will instruct youwhen an action needs to be taken. On startup, if a DMX signal is notpresent on the DMX connectors, and the fixture is set to DMX mode, allof the LEDS will glow dimly. This feature can be used fortroubleshooting your DMX control lines. Once DMX is detected thefixture will instantaneously respond to the command it isgiven. The Miro Cube is equipped with an internal temperaturesensor. If an overheat condition is experienced all of the red LEDs willglow dimly and a warning message will be displayed on the rear LCD.If this occurs unplug the 120VAC power connector from the unit andwait three seconds. Plug the fixture in again. If the same conditionoccurs again contact the manufacturer.34
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Drawing less than ½ an amp of current, more than 40 Miro Cubes can be plugged into a single 20A circuit! An intuitive LCD control panel sets virtually every aspect of the lights including a master-slave configuration for fast lighting set-ups. Completely flicker free dimming is available via DMX (in 8 or 16 bit resolution).
