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1. 24913431 NOILV 13 ELATION LEVEL Q7 M User manual www elationlighting com 2014 ELATION PROFESSIONAL all rights reserved Information specifications diagrams images and instructions herein are subject to change without notice ELATION PROFESSIONAL logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ELATION PROFESSIONAL Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged All non ELATION brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ELATION PROFESSIONAL and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim any and all liabilities for property equipment building and electrical damages injuries to any persons and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document and or as a result of the improper unsafe insufficient and negligent assembly installation rigging and operation of this product Elation Professional USA 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 323 582 3322 323 832 9142 fax www elationlighting com info elationlighting com Elation Professional B V Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands 31 45 546 85 662. 31 45 546 85 96 fax www elationlighting eu info elationlighting eu DOCUMENT VERSION 3 Please check www elationlighting com for the latest revision update of this manual 5 soti DMX ocument SorTWGI Channel Modes Version Version Added 16bit individual RGBW and ALL FINE dimming adjustment dimming curve modes 7 2014 2 A 5 7 12 17 internal program macro speed control and color mode white balance setting 2 LEVEL Q7 M User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com CONTENTS General Information Wem 7700 ao safety Instructions General Guidelines Fixture Overview Fixture Installation Understanding DMX Fixture Menu awe were oS s n 3 LEVEL Q7 M User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Congratulations you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today The LEVEL Q7 has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance UNPACKING Thank you for purchasing the LEVEL Q7 by Elation Professional Every LEVEL Q7 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton fo
3. Master Alone for running Auto Programs Select the desired internal programs under Sel Prog set the number of steps under Edit Prog and edit the individual scenes under Edit Scen 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC Press the UP DOWN buttons until FuncMode is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until AutoProg is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons select desired value Master Alone O A C PD Press ENTER fo confirm selection 19 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com Info Timelnfo Cur Time Display the run time of the fixture from the last power ON The counter is reset after turning the device off l Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Info 2 is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Timelnfo is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Cur Time is displayed and press ENTER and the display will show XXXh hours o Press MODE ESC return previous menu or display will automatically exit Info Timelnfo TotalHrs Display the total running time of the fixture 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC Press the UP DOWN buttons until Info is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until Timelnfo is displayed and press ENTER a ao N Press the UP DOWN buttons until TotalHrs is
4. Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice 35 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 EtATION www elationlighting com OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PLC6 6 1 8m PowerCON PRO Link Cable PLC10 10 8m PowerCON PRO Link Cable PLC15 15 4 5m PowerCON PRO Link Cable LEV054 GFH Gel Frame Holder Kit 7 88 Slot Holder Gel Frame and 4 Screws LEV054 GFH S4 source 4 Accessory Holder 7 50 Slot Holder and 4 Screws LSF536 Light Shaping Filter 30 20 x 24 Sheet LSF537 Light Shaping Filter 20 20 x 22 Sheet LSF538 Light Shaping Filter 60 x 1 20 x 24 Sheet LSF559 Light Shaping Filter 10 20 x 24 Sheet 36 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com Model LEVEL 7Q CONFORMS TO UL STD 1598 CERTIFIED TO CSA STD C22 2 NO 250 0 100 240V 50 60Hz 120W MAX C US MANUFACTURING DATE Li WARNING a te rt e k Dry Locations Only 3104374 Pour Emplacements Secs Seulemen 37 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2
5. e Inspect all moving parts and make sure there are no signs of wear and rotate move without imbalances e Electric power supply cables must not show any damage material fatigue or sediments Never remove the ground prong from the power cable 32 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 ELATION www elationlighting com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES 7 Beam 13 Field Angles 2 00K 7 200K Color Correction Variable Dimming Curves Flicker Free Operation for TV and FILM Rugged Die Cast Aluminum Exterior Rubber Padded Base with Dual Yoke Floor Stand Multiple Unit Power Linking Gel Frame Frost Filter and Holder Included SOURCE 7 15W QUAD Color RGBW LEDs 100 000 Hour Average Life May vary depending on several factors including but not limited to Environmental Conditions Power Voltage Usage Patterns On Off Cycling Control and Dimming PHOTOMETRIC DATA 3636 LUX 388 FC Q16 4 SM EFFECTS Electronic Strobe and Varying Settings Color and Chase Macros Electronic Dimming 0 100 CONTROL CONNECTIONS 5 DMX Channel Modes 4 5 7 12 17 4 Button Control Panel LCD Menu Display 5pin DMX In Out powerCON In Out SIZE WEIGHT Length 11 0 278 6mm Width 5 5 140 5mm Vertical Height 10 2 260mm Weight 9 0 Ibs 4 kg ELECTRICAL THERMAL AC 100 240V 50 60Hz 127W Max Power Consumption Multiple Unit Power Linking 13 F 11377 25 C to 45 C APPROVALS RATINGS CE App
6. 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Timelnfo is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Last is displayed and press ENTER and the display will show OFF ON 5 Press the UP DOWN buttons select OFF or ON and press ENTER clear last run time NOTE A correct password must be entered in the TimePass menu in order to clear last run time 6 Press MODE ESC fo return previous menu or display will automatically exit Info Tempinfo HeadTemp Display the temperature of the fixture default is Fahrenheit 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Info is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until TemplInfo is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons until HeadTemp is displayed and press ENTER and the display will show XXXF degrees C F 5 Press MODE ESC return previous menu or display will automatically exit 21 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com Info Soft Ver Display the software version of the fixture 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Info is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Soft Ver is displayed and press ENTER and the display will show software version 4 Press MODE ESC return to previous menu or display will
7. 8 Prog 9 Prog 10 and press ENTER to confirm selection 5 Press UP DOWN buttons select desired Program number Prog 1 Prog 2 Prog 3 Prog 4 Prog 5 Prog 6 zProg 7 Prog 8 Prog 9 Prog 10 and press ENTER to confirm selection 6 Press UP DOWN buttons to select internal program test or step to edit ProgTest EdStep01 EdStep64 and press ENTER to confirm selection 7 Press UP DOWN buttons select desired scene SxxSCO001 SxxSC250 End xx 01 64 and press ENTER to confirm selection 8 Press MODE ESC return to previous menu or display will automatically exit 26 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com EditProg EdifScen Edit the scenes of the internal programs 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until EditProg is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press UP DOWN buttons until EdifScen is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press UP DOWN buttons to select desired Scene number Scen001 Scen250 and press ENTER to confirm selection 5 Press UP DOWN buttons to select desired function Auto Red Gree Blue Whit Stro Dimm Macr Temp ScenTime InByOut and press ENTER to confirm selection 6 Press UP DOWN buttons select desired value 001 250 and press ENTER to confirm selection 7 Press MODE ESC return to previous menu or display will automatically exit EditProg RecCnirl This fixture
8. Press the UP DOWN buttons until Persnal is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Disp Set is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Off Time is displayed and press ENTER 5 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select desired value OFF 02 59 and press ENTER to confirm selection 6 Press MODE ESC to return fo previous menu or display will automatically exit Persnal Disp Set Key Lock Lock the Control Panel buttons automatically after exiting main menu for 15 seconds Unlock by keeping the MODE ESC button pressed for 3 seconds Default is OFF 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Persnal is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Disp Set is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Key Lock is displayed and press ENTER 5 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select desired value OFF ON and press ENTER to confirm selection 6 Press MODE ESC to return previous menu or display will automatically exit Persnal Temp C F Display the temperature in Celsius or Fahren default is Fahren 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC Press the UP DOWN buttons until Persnal is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until Temp C F is displayed and press ENTER A ao N Press the UP DOWN buttons select desired value Fahren Cels and press ENTER to confirm selec
9. displayed and press ENTER and the display will show XXXXXh hours o Press MODE ESC return previous menu or display will automatically exit Info Timelnfo Last Hrs Display the last the running time of the fixture 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC Press the UP DOWN buttons until Info is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until Timelnfo is displayed and press ENTER a ao N Press the UP DOWN buttons until Last Hrs is disolayed and press ENTER and the display will show XXXXXh hours o Press MODE ESC to return to previous menu or display will automatically exit 20 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com Info Timelnfo TimePass Enter the timer password 038 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Info is disolayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Timelnfo is disolayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until TimePass is displayed and press ENTER and the display will show XXX O1 Press UP DOWN buttons until 038 is displayed and press ENTER 6 Press MODE ESC return previous menu or display will automatically exit Info Timelnfo Clr Last Clear last run time of the fixture default is OFF 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Info is displayed and press ENTER
10. features an integrated DMX recorder by which you can transmit the programmed scenes from your DMX controller to the moving head Adjust the desired scene numbers via the encoder from to When you call up the scenes at your controller they will automatically be transmitted to the moving head EditProg RecCnirl Execution A Master unit can send up 3 different data groups to the Slave units i e a Master unit can start 3 different Slave units which run 3 different programs The Master unit sends the 3 program parts in a continuous loop Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Auto Pro Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The Slave unit receives data from the Master unit according to the group which the slave unit was assigned to If e g a Slave unit is set to Slave 1 in the menu Set fo slave the Master unit sends Auto Program Part 1 to the Slave unit If set Slave 2 the Slave unit receives Auto Program Part 2 27 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com EditProg RecCntrl Execution continued To start a Auto Program please proceed as follows 1 Slave Setting e Select Function Mode by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm e Select Set fo slave by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm e Turn the encoder select Slave 1 Slave
11. gJ 2 an 0 255 O Black 255 100 GREEN gt pe GREEN FINE ADJUSTMENT ALL LEDs 0 255 GREEN Fine Adjustment EI 3 9 3 5 0 255 O Black 255 100 BLUE gt be BLUE FINE ADJUSTMENT ALL LEDs 0 255 BLUE Fine Adjustment I m gt gen m g S 0 255 O Black 255 100 WHITE WHITE FINE ADJUSTMENT ALL LEDs pen 0 255 5 5 1 255 1 7 8 15 16 23 24 31 32 39 40 47 48 55 56 63 64 71 12 19 80 87 88 95 96 103 104 111 10 112 119 120 127 128 135 136 143 144 151 152 159 160 167 168 175 176 183 184 191 192 199 200 207 208 215 216 223 224 23 232 239 240 247 248 255 i m RU D 2 Q E 4 D of c Ne 5 Evi 0 Ne 15 pro m 9 r L gt p gt m a 1 2 700K 255 7 200K COLORS olor Macro 16 Z OI OI OI 8 5 5 lt S S S S S lt S S S SIS S lt S S lt S S S S lt S S S S S lt 5 AEAEE AEA EA EAA AAAA A AE eis zs ipe sx sx 8 8 6 5 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
12. into a specific program Press the Enter button to confirm e Press the MODE ESC button in order to return to the main menu 5 Automatic Scene Recording e Select Edit program by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm e Select Edit scenes by turning the encoder e Turn the encoder to select the desired scene numbers you can program a max number of 250 Press the Enter button to confirm Press the MODE ESC button in order to return to the main menu 28 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com EditProg RecCntrl Execution continued Example Program 2 includes scenes 10 11 12 13 Program 4 includes scenes 8 0 Program 6 includes scenes 12 13 14 15 Auto Pro Part 1 is Program 2 Auto Pro Part 2 is Program 3 Auto Pro Part 3 is Program 6 The 3 Slave groups run the Auto Program in certain time segments as shown in the following picture 29 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 ELATION www elationlighting com DMX CHANNEL FUNCTIONS AND VALUES ELATION LEVEL Q7 DMX Channel Values Functions VERSION 2 1 7 DMX Channels specifications are subject to change without any prior written notice MODE CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 5CH 7CH 12CH 17CH pep fe fa 0 255 0 Black 255 100 RED 7 RED FINE ADJUSTMENT ALL LEDs 0 255 RED Fine Adjustment GREEN ALL LEDs 2 2 2 3 rA 0 rI m U gt e pen m
13. recommended to insure proper function optimized light output and an extended life The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty environments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the fixture s optics e Clean the external lens surface at least every 20 days with a soft cloth to avoid dirt debris accumulation Never use alcohol solvents or ammonia based Cleaners MAINTENANCE Regular inspections are recommended to insure proper function and extended life There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician Should you need any spare parts please order genuine parts from your local Elation dealer Please refer to the following points during routine inspections A detailed electric check by an approved electrical engineer every 3 months make sure the circuit contacts are in good condition and prevent overheating e Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times Lose screws may fall out during normal operation resulting in damage or injury e Check for any deformations on the housing color lenses rigging hardware and rigging points ceiling suspension trussing Deformations in the housing could allow for dust to enter into the fixture Damaged rigging points or unsecured rigging could cause the fixture to fall and seriously injure a person s
14. 0 6 6 6 6 OT oy 0 44 NI ME NINI NI NI NINI RMI NO COW Co NO CO Of CO NTO OY BY MT 30 CO 44 6 MI O LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 ELATION www elationlighting com ELATIONO LEVEL Q7 DMX Channel Values Functions VERSION 2 17 DMX Channels specifications are subject to change without any prior written notice MODE CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 4CH 5CH 7CH 12CH 17C lepap Je 5 5 INTERNAL PROGRAM MACROS NO Function EDs ON IMMER INTENSITY INTERNAL PROGRAM MACRO SPEED lt lt V U IO TUU o VSOU VV TO FA rm 224 255 VALUE ERE 0 X Do U OO SHUTTER STROBE LEDs OFF LEDs ON Random STROBE Effect SLOW to FAST 224265 D 0 0 255 Only When Internal Program Macro is used in 12CH and 17CH vo NE EET DIMMER INTENSITY FINE Dimmer Intensity FINE Adjustment 4 4 Ave STAGE o 1s Default to Unit Setting 0 COLOR ENABLE 16 NO Function Enable Tum ON EDIT WHITE BALANCE Mode COLOR MODE a NO Function E Mi EDIT Set a New WHITE BALANCE 255 STORE Save a New WHITE BALANCE W 1 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation CLEANING Frequent cleaning is
15. 0 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the Elation Professionale factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty Elation Professional amp will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product Elation Professional shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which Elation Professional amp concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professional amp factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professional amp if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D T
16. 2 or Slave 3 Press the Enter button to confirm Press the MODE ESC button in order to return to the main menu 2 Automatic Program Run e Select Function Mode by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm e Select Auto Program by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm e Turn the encoder to select Master or Alone The selection Alone means Stand Alone mode and Master that the device is defined as master Press the Enter button to confirm Press the MODE ESC button in order to return to the main menu 3 Program selection for Auto Pro Part e Select Edit program by turning the encoder e Press the Enter button to confirm e Select Select programs by turning the encoder e Press the Enter button to confirm e Turn the encoder to select Auto Pro Part Auto Pro Part 2 or Auto Pro Part 3 and thus select which Slave program is to be sent Selection Part 1 means that the Slave unit runs the same program as the master units e Press the Enter button to confirm Press the MODE ESC button in order return the main menu 4 Program selection for Edit Program e Select Edit program by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm e Select Edit program by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm e Turn the encoder select the desired program With this function you can edit specific scenes
17. Automatically Retum scenOO Edit Scen Face ime Manual Scenes Edit Scene Time e SS eae RecCnitrl XX XX Automatic Scenes Recorder FuncMode Address Adjust the desired DMX adaress via the Control Board Edit Prog 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC Press the UP DOWN buttons until FuncMode is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until Address is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons select desired DMX address O A C N Press ENTER to confirm selection 18 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com FuncMode ValuDisp Display the DMX 512 value of each channel 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until FuncMode is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until ValuDisp is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons fo select desired value All Ch Auto Red Gree Blue Whit Stro Dimm Macr Temp O1 Press ENTER fo confirm selection FuncMode 6 Define the fixture as slave 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until FuncMode is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until SetSlave is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons select desired value Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 5 Press ENTER fo confirm selection FuncMode AutoProg Define the fixture mode
18. LR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The following chart details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion Conductor 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Data True signal Pin 3 Pin 3 NtUsed Pin4 Do Nat Use Pin Do Not Use 15 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com DMX ADDRESSING All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller so the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal This digital starting address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to listen the digital control information sent out from the DMX controller The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the back of the fixture You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures or set different address for each individual fixture Be advised that setting all fixtures to the same DMX address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion in other words changing the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously If you set each fixture to a different DMX address each unit will start to listen the channel number you have set based on the quantity
19. automatically exit Persnal Stat Set Addr DMX Adjust the desired DMX address via an external controller default is ON 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Persnal is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Stat Set is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Addr DMX is displayed and press ENTER and the display will show OFF ON O1 Press the UP DOWN buttons select OFF or ON and press ENTER Or Press MODE ESC fo return previous menu or display will automatically exit Persnal Stat Set NoDMXSta Fixture runs in Auto Run if no DMX signal is detected Options include Hold Aufo CloShut default is Hold 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC Press the UP DOWN buttons until Persnal is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until Stat Set is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until NoDMXSta is displayed and press ENTER O Aa C N Press the UP DOWN buttons to select desired value zHold Auto CloShut and press ENTER to confirm selection 6 Press MODE ESC to return previous menu or display will automatically exit 22 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com Persnal Disp Set Off Time shut off the LED display after O2 to 59 minutes default is 05 minutes 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2
20. chite Theatre and press ENTER fo confirm selection 4 Press MODE ESC return previous menu or display will automatically exit 18 Fade Time Trise ms T m ma Tries ms Toan ms Le c Th wm w E m 1 on Me 1 lm 25 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com EditProg Sel Prog select Auto Programs defaults ProPartl Prog 1 ProPart2 Prog 2 ProPart3 Prog 3 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until EditProg is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press UP DOWN buttons until Sel Prog is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press UP DOWN buttons to select desired Auto Program Part ProPart1 ProPart2 ProPart3 and press ENTER fo confirm selection 5 Press UP DOWN buttons to select desired Program number Prog 1 Prog 2 Prog 3 zProg 4 Prog 5 zProg 6 Prog 7 Prog 8 Prog 9 Prog 10 and press ENTER to confirm selection 6 Press MODE ESC to return previous menu or display will automatically exit EditProg EditProg Edit the internal programs 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC Press the UP DOWN buttons until EditProg is displayed and press ENTER Press UP DOWN buttons until EditProg is disolayed and press ENTER A ao N Press UP DOWN buttons select desired Program number Prog 1 Prog 2 Prog 3 Prog 4 Prog 5 Prog 6 Prog 7 Prog
21. e Operation Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3pin or 5pin XLR connector for data input and data output see figure below If you are making your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable rated at 120 ohms this cable is designed for DMX transmission and may be purchased from your Elation dealer or at most professional lighting retailers Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that a DMX line must be daisy chained and cannot be split unless using an approved DMX splitter such as Elation s Opto Branch 4 Opto Branch 8 or DMX Branch 4 13 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 ETATION www elationlighting com DMX Output DMX Input DMX Output DMX Input 3 Pin XLR Socket 3 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 5 Pin XLR Socket 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Data o e 2 Data o e 3 Data 3 Data 4 Open 5 Open Be sure to follow the above figure when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not connect the cable s shield conductor the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior DMX 512 CONTROLLER CONNECTION Connect the provided XLR cable to the female XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male XLR input of the LEVEL Q7 Please refer to the diag
22. ear 730 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Items returned without a R A number clearly marked on the outside of the package wil be refused and returned at customer s expense You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support at 323 582 3322 35 IMPORTANT NOTICE There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty Damages resulting from modifications to this fixture and or the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual void the manufactures warranty and are not subject any warranty claims and or repairs 5 LEVEL Q7 M User Manual Version 2 ELATION www elationlighting com 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Elation Professional amp hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professional products be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years 73
23. his is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Elation Professional will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elation Professionale under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elation Professional All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bare identifying marks to that effect E Elation Professional amp reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect any accessory supplied with products described above Except fo the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation Professional amp in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or
24. is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller This is possible as long as all the fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light DMX data is sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data IN and data OUT XLR terminals located on the fixtures most controllers will only have output jacks DMX LINKING To ensure proper DMX data transmission always use proper DMX cables and a terminator When using several DMX fixtures try use the shortest cable path possible Never split a DMX line with a Y style connector The order in which the fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a starting DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle The DMX controller knows send data assigned to address to that fixture no matter where is located in the DMX chain The LEVEL Q7 can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol and the DMX address is set via the control menu DATA CABLE DMX Cable REQUIREMENTS For DMX and Master Slav
25. m the fine adjustments using individual the functions 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until ManCnirl is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select desired value Auto Red RedF Gree GreF Blue BluF Whit WhiF Stro Dimm DimF Macr Temp DiMo ClEn CIMo and press ENTER to confirm selection 4 Press UP DOWN buttons to select desired value 000 255 and press ENTER to confirm selection o Press MODE ESC fo return previous menu or display will automatically exit 24 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com Mode Set UserMode select the DMX channel mode 4CH 5CH 7CH 12CH 17CH default is ZACH 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Mode Set is displayed and press ENTER and press ENTER again and UserMode will display 3 Press UP DOWN buttons to select desired value 4CH 5CH 7CH 12CH 17CH and press ENTER confirm selection 4 Press MODE ESC return previous menu or display will automatically exit Dimming DimModes select the dimming curve mode see diagram below default is zStandar 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Dimming is displayed and press ENTER and DimModes will display 3 Press UP DOWN buttons select desired value Standar Stage TV Ar
26. nual Version 2 www elationlighting com FIXTURE OVERVIEW 1 LED Lens Assembly 2 Mounting Bracket Stand 3 5pin DMX IN 4 powerCON IN 5 LED Menu Control Display 6 MODE ESC Button UP Button NI 6 DOWN Button 9 ENTER Button 10 5pin DMX OUT 11 powerCON OUT 9 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com FIXTURE INSTALLATION CAUTION Please consider the GB7000 15 EN60598 2 17 and the other respective national norms during the installation The installation must only be carried out by a qualified person CAUTION T he electric connection must only be carried out by a qualified electrician IS CAUTIONS For added protection mount the fixture in areas outside walking paths seating areas or in areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture Ambient operating temperature range for this fixture is 13 113 F 25 45 C Do not use the fixture under or above this temperature Before mounting the fixture to any surface make sure the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture 90 Ibs 40 kg Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment such as an appropriate safety cable Never stand directly below the device when mounting removing or servicing 10 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com MOUNTING POINTS Overhead mounting requires exten
27. of control channels DMX channels of each fixture That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture In the case of the LEVEL Q7 when in 17 Channel Mode can also be set to 4 5 7 or 12 channel modes you should set the starting DMX adaress of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 18 1 17 the third unit to 35 18 17 the fourth unit to 52 35 17 and so on Note During start up the LEVEL Q7 will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal is being received or not If DMX data signal is being received the display will show AddrzXXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing not receiving a DMX signal please check the following The 3pin or Spin XLR input plug cable with DMX signal from controller is not connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack of the fixture The DMX controller is switched off or defective he DMX cable or connector is defective A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain 16 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com FIXTURE MENU ON BOARD SYSTEM MENU The LEVEL Q7 comes with an easy to navigate system menu The next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu LED CONTROL PANEL The LEVEL Q7 cont
28. r damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears be damaged carefully inspect your unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our custorner support team for further instructions Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash Please recycle whenever possible BOX CONTENTS 1 powerCON Power Cable 1 5pin DMX Cable e 1 Safety Cable 1 Gel Frame Gel Frame Holder and Frost Filter Gel e Manual amp Warranty Card 4 LEVEL Q7 M User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com CUSTOMER SUPPORT Elation Professionale provides a customer support line provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or suggestions For service related issue please contact Elation Professional ELATION SERVICE USA Monday Friday 8 00am to 5 00pm PST Voice 323 582 3322 Fax 323 832 9142 E mail support elationlighting com ELATION SERVICE EUROPE Monday Friday 08 30 to 17 00 CET Voice 31 45 546 85 30 Fax 31 45 546 85 96 E mail support elationlighting eu WARRANTY REGISTRATION The LEVEL Q7 carries a two y
29. r time This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for INDOOR DRY LOCATIONS ONLY on stage in nightclubs theatres etc Please make sure there are NO FLAMMABLE MATERIALS close to the fixture while operating to prevent any fire hazard Minimum distance of inflammable materials from the surface 1 6 feet 0 5m The fixture must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 1 5 feet 5m from adjacent surfaces Be sure no air ventilation slots are blocked DO NOT attempt installation and or operation without knowledge how to do so DO NOT allow operation by persons who are not qualified to operate this type of fixture Most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals Consistent operational breaks may ensure the fixture will function properly for many years fo come DO NOT shake fixture avoid brute force when installing and or operating fixture Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always use mounting hardware that is no less than MIO x 25 mm also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre arranged screw holes in the bracket of the fixture Use the original packaging and materials to transport the fixture in for service DO NOT TOUCH the housing bare hand during its operation Turn OFF the power and allow approximately 15 minutes for the fixture to cool down before replacing Or serving 8 LEVEL Q7 M User Ma
30. ram below You can chain multiple panels together through serial linking The cable that should be used is two conductor shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections never split or Y your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation s Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4 DMX512 gt DMX controller DNS 120 Ohms 14 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com DMX 512 CONNECTION WITH DMX TERMINATOR A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs The use of a terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line A terminator is a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a line terminator Elation part DMX T PACK will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior E Termination reduces signal errors and E avoids signal transmission problems MI and interference It is always advisable i s to connect a DMX terminal Resistance I 1200hm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX P and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture 5 Pin XLR DMX CONNECTORS some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin X
31. replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professionale Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published 6 LEVEL Q7 M User Manual Version 2 ELATION www elationlighting com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The LEVEL Q7 is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment To guarantee a smooth operation is important to follow the guidelines in this manual The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual This device falls under PROTECTION CLASS 1 It s essential this device is grounded properly and only qualified personnel perform all electrical connections CAUTION Never touch the device during operation The housing may heat up CAUTION Never look directly into the light source as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock CAUTION Keep this device away from rain and moisture CAUTION Unplug mains lead before opening the housing e For proper operation follow the Installation guidelines described in this manual Only qualified and certified personnel
32. rol panel see image below located on back of the fixture offers several features to select from such as setting the DMX address running pre programmed macros changing display options and resetting the fixture to factory defaults There are 4 buttons which are explained below MODE ESC Press this button to enter the fixture menus and to return to the previous menu The display will automatically exit the fixture menus in 10 seconds from the last button press UP DOWN Press these buttons navigate through the different menu functions and access sub menu sections ENTER Press this button to select a menu item and press again to confirm your selection 17 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 ELATION www elationlighting com ELATIONO LEVEL Q7 SYSTEM MENU VERSION 2 specifications are subject to change without any prior written notice MAIN MENU SUBMENU OPTIONS VALUES Default Settings in BOLD DESCRIPTION DMX Address Setting FUNC MODE Auto Program Timelnfo Clear Fixture Last Run Time HeadTemp XXX C F Temperature in Fixture Head V1 0 3 Adar DMX ON OFF Address Via DMX Stat Set 0 setSlave avel Slave2 Slave3 Slave Setting INFO 7 9 PERSNAL Restore ALL Settings To Factory Default including stored WHITE BALANCE Passcode 011 Auto XXX CIMo XXX Mode Set ACH 5CH 7CH 12CH 17CH Set DMX Chanel Modes Select Programs To Be Run xm PP Testis e Sove and
33. roved cETLus Approved IP20 Rated INSTALLATION Rigging Integrated Dual Yoke Floor Stand Working Position Any 360 Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice 33 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 13 Field Angle ELATION www elationlighting com PHOTOMETRIC DATA RED LEDs 190 FC 2046 LUX 43 FC 467 LUX 19 FC 200 LUX GREEN LEDs 596 FC 6420 LUX 14576 1565 LUX 64760 693 LUX BLUE LEDs 88 FC 950 LUX 23 FC 249 LUX 10 FC 113 LUX WHITE LEDs 695 FC 7485 LUX 176FC 1890 LUX 7976 850 LUX FULL ON 1366 FC 14 700 LUX 338 FC 3636 LUX 149 FC 1601 LUX TU s 7 Beam Angle 7 Beam Angle 20 32m 1 08 20 62m 20 8 0 92m 8 13 Field Ange 0 57 1 12 01 98 3 78 1 66m 8 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 5 5 140 5mm din 278 6mm 5 3 gt 8 7 133 5mm 222 0mm ET e are i Fe en 193 0mm i 10 2 260 0mm 4 iE Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice 34 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com TZM EECP PCB0852 0 D TERMINAL BLOCK ela POWER Mi SUPPLY M EtATION CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC LJBO188 0 A THERMAL ZDGOR POWER SUPPLY
34. should perform installation of this fixture and only the original rigging parts brackets included with this fixture should be used for installation Any modifications will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and or personal injury e Never look directly into the light source of this fixture to prevent risk of injury to your retina which may induce blindness Those suffering from EPILEPSY should avoid looking directly into the light source of this unit at all times e The fan and air inlets must remain clean and never blocked Allow approx 6 15cm between this fixture and other devices or a wall for proper cooling e Always disconnect from main power source before performing any type of service and or cleaning procedure Only handle the power cord by the plug end never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord e Do not operate this fixture if the power cord has become frayed crimped and or damaged If the power cord is damaged replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating 7 LEVEL Q7 M User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com GENERAL GUIDELINES NEVER OPEN THIS FIXTURE WHILE IN USE During the initial operation of this fixture a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of the fixture This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually ove
35. sive experience including amongst others calculating working load limits installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the device If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury Fixture is fully operational in the specific mounting positions as illustrated below CVs UU QUEEN ES ISI 6 BSS S OP B WA AA AAKKYNA A AAKN Ti WO D SS 5 a E S ass AL 1 WM gt lt ET hes P 3 SS T Ls L gt SP NS N LS Ji LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 11 A TT LR n 27 dila uz as w AAA www elationlighting com Sa m a Nike A LA TE Es WII 1 Mounting Bracket Stand included 2 Clamp optional 3 Safety Cable included INSTALLATION VIA MOUNTING BRACKET STAND e Attach a clamp to center 613 hole on the Mounting Bracket using an M12 screw e Pull provided Safety Cable through mounting bracker and over the trussing system or a safe installation Lk SAFETY CABLE Always use a Safety Cable whenever installing this fixture in a suspended environment ensure the fixture will not drop if the clamp fails 12 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com UNDERSTANDING DMX DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This
36. tion o Press MODE ESC to return to previous menu or display will automatically exit 23 LEVEL Q7 User Manual Version 2 www elationlighting com Persnal Man Hold LED Fine Adjustment 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Persnal is displayed and press ENTER 3 Press the UP DOWN buttons until Man Hold is displayed and press ENTER 4 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select desired value OFF ON and press ENTER to confirm selection o Press MODE ESC fo return previous menu or display will automatically exit Persnal ResetDef 3 CAUTION STORED WHITE BALANCE SETTING WILL BE RESET Restore factory settings function ON or OFF the default is OFF 1 Access the main menu by pressing MODE ESC Press the UP DOWN buttons until Persnal is displayed and press ENTER Press the UP DOWN buttons until ResetDef is displayed and press ENTER a ao N Press the UP DOWN buttons to select desired value OFF ON and press ENTER to confirm selection o When you select zON the display will show PassCode 000 press UP DOWN buttons until 011 is displayed and press ENTER 6 Press MODE ESC to return previous menu or display will automatically exit ManCntrl ManCntrl Fine adjustment of all LEDs All effects will be canceled and the shutter opens and the dimmer intensity will be set 100 Focus the light on a flat surface or wall and perfor
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