Lighting and control
ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr
Identify the Lustr optical assembly and control profile; check data, presets and firmware before repatching.
Ask GLMedia about renting ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr for your event. Availability and configuration are subject to confirmation.
Model and purpose
- Manufacturer
- ETC
- Model
- ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr
- Variant
- Series 2 Lustr LED profile fixture with x7 mixing
- Power
- 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; non-dimmable supply
- Connections
- powerCON In / Thru; DMX/RDM on 5-pin XLR
- Environment
- IP20; ambient 0–40 °C
An LED profile fixture for lighting people, scenery and patterns with controlled edges. Results depend on the fitted lens tube and accessories. Confirm Series 2 Lustr identity: the color map differs from other Source Four LED variants.
Prepare your rental inquiry
- Date, city, venue and setup, event and pickup schedule.
- Intended use, area dimensions and equipment already supplied by the venue or production.
- Target area and edge, approximate throw and position, surface and planned cameras; photos or a sketch help assess the optical system.
- If known, include the available fixture body, lens tube, accessories and control system. Tell us whether you need equipment, focusing or operation; we can clarify missing details during the inquiry.
Specify equipment only or whether setup, programming, operation and strike are also needed. Scope is confirmed in the proposal.
You do not need a final equipment list: tell us the result you want and the part you need help with. Availability and scope are confirmed in the proposal.
Features and connections
The x7 system mixes red, lime, amber, green, cyan, blue and indigo. Shutters shape the beam; the separately selected lens tube determines the field.
Check whether the assembly has a shutter barrel for a fixed lens or a body configured for zoom. Do not assume a lens, clamp or adapter is included.
The rear panel has separate Power, DMX and Error indicators. To check control, verify DMX reception and match the fixture profile to the console personality.
For a presentation or a defined lighting area, start with its size, throw and what must remain outside the beam. Assess the body, lens tube and accessories as a system before choosing it for camera. Without a plan, approximate positions and dimensions can guide photometric comparisons and testing; an included lens or guaranteed level or color is not assumed.
Prepare the system
- Select optics, support and secondary retention for the complete assembly. Secure accessories and keep ventilation clear.
- Connect non-dimmable power and the DMX source to In. Record address, Quick Setup, profile, Strobe, Plus Seven and Fan Mode before repatching.
- Use Focus in Presets & Sequences for focusing and turn it off afterward. Selecting another Quick Setup can change several parameters together.
Questions and troubleshooting
Powered on, but not following the patch?
Separate data reception from channel matching first.
- Check the DMX indicator and test a known source and cable with an isolated fixture. If local control also fails, record Error and refer to support.
- Match the profile and enabled options to the console personality; reserve the complete footprint shown by the fixture. Do not count colors alone.
- For Direct with Strobe and fan control, the reference is 10 channels: intensity at 8, strobe at 9 and fan at 10. Check the full map before output.
Does output remain when the console disconnects?
Losing the desk does not always mean losing data at the fixture.
- During a planned test, identify nodes, other sources and master/local control. Do not unplug an active show line to troubleshoot.
- Check Data Loss: Instant blacks out on data loss; HLL options retain the last state for their selected period. Confirm the setting for the installed version.
- Check presets and sequences. Quick Color works without external DMX and restores the earlier state on exit; leaving that menu does not cancel every local state.
Do matching values produce different colors on two Lustr fixtures?
Match configuration and conditions before correcting a palette.
- Record firmware, profile, calibration, optics and output mode on each fixture. Compare on the same surface at a moderate level.
- ETC introduced calibrated Direct in v1.8.1 for Series 2. Confirm it is available and selected; matching color can still require manual intensity adjustment.
- If differences persist or develop with temperature, save messages and conditions for support. Do not open the primary optic or update firmware during a performance.
How should I assess it for a quiet recorded presentation?
Check sound during rehearsal as well as faces and framing. ETC documents fan control on Series 2, but thermal protection can run the fan even when a slow mode is selected.
- Test the scene for a representative period with the actual microphone and camera; record fan mode and conditions without obstructing cooling.
- We can compare placement, level and another documented solution if needed. Share microphone distance, optics and duration, plus what your production supplies. GLMedia can assess and quote the body/lens/accessory package, installation, fixture profile and patch preparation, programming, rehearsal or operation according to what is missing. Availability and scope are confirmed in the proposal; universal silent operation is not promised.
How can we keep light off the screen behind the speaker?
The proposal must address faces, edges and background together. A body without confirmed optics and accessories does not define the result.
- Share speaker, screen and possible fixture positions; test focus and shutters in the intended shots using bright and dark content.
- We can assess the optical system, alternative positions or separate people and background lighting. Approximate dimensions or photos are enough to begin.
Can we rent just the LED body and use the venue’s lens tubes?
We can assess a partial supply. ETC supports LT and EDLT tubes on Series 2, but the shutter barrel and variant matter: not every Source Four-family lens assembly interchanges directly.
- Send label and assembly photos, lens-tube model, angle, shutter-barrel type and available quantity; for a 50° tube, identify the exact variant. Add approximate throw and area, desired edge or gobo and camera details if relevant. Documented compatibility is checked before preparing the assembly; focus, transmission and actual appearance still need testing.
- We can assess a body to complete a confirmed assembly, add missing optics or accessories, or quote a complete fixture better suited to the task. We will identify each party’s contribution and who installs, focuses, programs and operates it. Equal performance between tubes is not assumed, and nominal angle alone does not confirm coverage or availability.
Quick reference
| Reference profile | Channels | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Direct | 10 | Includes Strobe and Fan |
| HSI / HSIC | 6 / 7 | Subject to guide options |
| HSI + Plus Seven | 15 | Includes added control and a reserved position |
Precautions
- Do not connect to a dimmer output. Size the circuit and links for the nameplate, protection, cables and assembly documentation.
- Dry indoor use. Disconnect power and DMX and allow cooling before changing the barrel, adapters or cleaning.
- Qualified personnel must use mounting hardware rated for total weight and secondary retention. A thermal protection preset does not make the fixture weatherproof.
Terms on this page
- DMX
- A data protocol controlling lighting functions; each model defines what its channels mean.
- RDM
- Management communication for querying or configuring compatible equipment over a compatible path.
- Patch
- Assignment of fixture, profile, address and universe in the control system.
- Personality
- A control mode defining the channels and functions used by a fixture.
Documentation and sources
- ETC Source Four LED Series 2 — product
- Quick Guide v1.8.2 — Rev A
- Series 2 Datasheet — Rev R
- User Manual v1.8.2 — Rev B
- ETC — Direct calibration / firmware
- ETC — Series 2 cooling and fan noise
- ETC — lens tube and shutter barrel compatibility
References: Quick Guide v1.8.2 Rev A, datasheet Rev R and ETC calibration support. Check settings against the firmware and accessories on the fixture you plan to use.
Guides to plan your system
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