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Vision Color 250 User Manual

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2. OTHR JEH specified in the previous reset commands a When you activate this reset function the fixture will only reset any motor not Elation Professional 27 Vision Color 2507 Vision Color 250 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until RESE is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until OTHR is displayed press ENTER to confirm and begin the reset process 4 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu 6 TIME MENU EME LIFE Displays the fixtures total running time LAMP Displays the lamp running time CLMP Clears the lamp running time LIFE p T Pm With this function you can display the total running time of the fixture 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until TIME is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until LIFE is displayed press ENTER 4 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu With this function you can display the running time of the lamp 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until TIME is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until LAMP is displayed press ENTER 4 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu CLMP CLIP Important Please clear the lamp time every time you replace the lamp With this function you can clear the running time of the lamp Note V ery 1 Access the main menu Elation Professional 28 Vision Col
3. 4 The display shows S 01 this indicates the first step of your program You can call up to 48 scenes in Run For example if S 05 is displayed it means that the scene will RUN the first 5 scenes you saved in Edit 5 Press ENTER to save and MODE ESC to exit SC01 SCO i This function allows you to choose the total number of scenes in your internal program 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until EDIT is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until SC01 is displayed 4 The display indicates SCO1 this stands for the first scene of your program You may recall up to 48 scenes For example if you choose SC05 and then select the Run function the first 5 scenes you saved in Edit mode will run 5 Press ENTER to save and MODE ESC to exit Editing procedure 1 Using the control board only 1 2 3 Access the main menu Tap the UP button until EDIT is displayed and press ENTER The display will show SC 01 this stands for the scene number For example SC 01 is displayed it means you will be editing scene 1 press ENTER You can change the scene number by tapping the UP button Press ENTER the display will show C 01 this represents the channel number Elation Professional 36 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 If C 01 is displayed you will be editing the fixture s channel 1 value of the selected scene p
4. 80 84 All motor reset 85 87 Scan motor reset 88 90 Colors motor reset 91 93 Gobo motor reset 94 96 Shutter amp Dimmer motor reset 97 99 Other motor reset 100 119 Internal program 1 120 139 Internal program 2 140 159 Internal program 3 160 179 Internal program 4 180 199 Internal program 5 200 219 Internal program 6 220 239 Internal program 7 240 255 Auto program by music Elation Professional 41 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 11 ERROR CODES When power is applied the unit will automatically enter a reset test mode This mode brings all the internal motors to a home position If there is an internal problem with one or more of the motors an error code will flash in the display in the form of XXer were as XX will represent a function number For example when the display shows 02Er it means there is some type of error with the channel 2 motor If there are multiple errors during the start up process they will all flash in the display For example if the fixtures has errors on channel 1 channel 2 and channel 5 all at the same time you will see the error message 01Er O2Er and 05Er flash repeated 5 times If an error does occur during the initial start up procedure the fixture will self generate a second reset signal and try to realign all the motors and correct the errors if the error persist after a second attempt a third attempt will be made If after a third attempt all t
5. ELATION Vision Color 250 Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 om www elationlighting c Vision Color 250 Elation Professional 2 Vision Color 250 Contents 1 General Information 2 ccccec cece cence eee anna aaa 3 a In troduction sakan cue ess meu NG GN vd a vee a ERE teh ea aa do d 3 b Unpacking sa ana eee ei A Oe le 3 c Customer Supportt 2 2 02 cccc eee eee eee eee aaa ae 3 d Warranty Registration mec a aa eee a i pata d 4 e Discharge Lamp Warning eee eee aaa aaa 4 2 Safety INSIruction sc eet uu ep tie bee peni Ohr ee 7 CA AAP 9 4 General Guidelines NG Ahaha na a a a Manika Mee 10 5 Lamp Installation aaa pan NG bbe NAN kam ie ra a ra oe DH AROMA MU APANG 11 as Eamp installation sisah NA a a hbk n ete AM Mad bed 11 bi Lamp OptimiZatlOn ss td 12 6 Mounting and Installation c eee eee eee 14 a Mounting POSITOS sas dekat yaa ENENG a ata ate ate Aka 14 b Mounting Points care cea ra atatea a ta e ata a ea a aha na ere seh ean a 15 E SEGUNING RT 16 te Understanding DMX naa mete Nag aces Haw aan EN og aa e d Dai a ANDA 17 a DMX Connectlofis eios dy eee ata a a ada ua la 17 bi DMX Terminator uu u da a dan hai aug eque ad a a Ra e aaa EM oh paa 18 c 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion eee 19 di DMX Addressing oer aad ERE XH a d RG 19 Display Indicators ttt e Li UC i e a a a da Alen
6. Editing procedure 2 Using an external controller 1 SI CMS NEL Call up the first scene in your controller now Select SC01 by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons Press MODE ESC the display shows SC01 Press MODE ESC the display shows C 01 Select CEDT by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons Elation Professional 37 Vision Color 250 10 11 12 Vision Color 250 Press MODE ESC the display shows OFF Press UP the display will read ON Press MODE ESC the display shows SC02 You successfully downloaded the first scene Adjust the Step time as described above Call up the second scene in your controller now Repeat steps 5 11 until all desired scenes are downloaded Press MODE ESC to exit The number of steps can be defined under STEP and the scenes can be called up under RUN With the function RUN you can run your pre made program You can set the number of steps under Step S 01 S 48 You can edit the individual scenes under Edit 1 2 3 4 Access the main menu Tap the UP button until EDIT is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP button until RUN is displayed press ENTER AUTO is displayed If you press the UP button it will show SOUN Select which one you want to activate and press ENTER Press UP to select ALON or NAST Which mean stand alone and master slave mode Select a mode and press ENTER
7. Ping Data True signal Pin 3 Not Used r Pin 4 Do Not Use Not Used Po Pin 5 Do Not Use Fixture 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 to 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 head 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 you 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 to the channel number you have set based on the quantity 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 Vision Color 250 which is a 7 channel fixture you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 8 7 1 the third unit to 15 7 8 and so on Note During start up the Vision
8. 21 Fixture Menlo ie a ae a Atay tesa id ak Ate ani a ae a rata a di a ag ABRA 22 a gt Menu functions RERUM daia pe Eta 24 10 DMX Channel Traits cn III emere 39 a DMX Channel Values nana 40 11 Error Codes ueteres ied a ada a ng E 42 12 Cleaning and Maintenance aan 44 13 Warranty zoana ia pet AAA WIKAN ed tee i eee 45 14 Photometric Data uuu uu usa Nana ed ee a ba Dev ba a a 47 15 Gobo Patterns ion eee ata GANG A LR a ta de hd 48 16 Dimensional Drawings eee 48 17 Circuit Schematic 2 u alus usa a ta EN d OVE nu at Eid 49 18 Technical Specifications aasa eee ae 50 Vision Color 250 Elation Professional 3 Vision Color 2507 Vision Color 250 1 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Congratulations you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today The Vision Color 250 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 Vision Color 250 by Elation Professional Every Vision Color 250 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage th
9. address Setting Changing the DMX Address After applying power to the VISION COLOR 250 the LED will display the fixture s current DMX address immediately after the reset sequence If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash continuously To set or adjust a DMX address please follow the procedure below 1 Switch on the VISION COLOR 250 and wait for the fixture reset process to finished 2 Press the Mode Esc button to access the main menu Toggle through the menu by pressing the Up and Down buttons until the display shows A001 Tap the enter button to make changes to the address the current three digit address will immediately begin to flash 3 While the current three digit address is flashing use the Up and Down buttons to select adjust the address Lock your new address into the unit s memory by pressing the Enter button After the new address has been successfully stored into the fixture s memory the LED will briefly readout PASS The DMX address is non destructible and will remain in the fixture s memory even when power to the fixture has been switched off Memory is backed up and retained by an internal power source with a five year shelf life TEST MENU 2 EE Sel T 01 T XX Test T ests the functions of each channel There are 7 DMX channels and all channels except channel 5 can be tested To enter the test menu follow rr the procedure below 1 Access the ma
10. delay time 6 When completed press ENTER to confirm 7 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu This function allows the user to set a lamp strike delay time Elation Professional 32 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 DM gt a PN O settings This function allows you to optimize the lamp without the use of an external controller In this mode the device will not react to any control signal 1 Access the main menu Tap the UP button until SPEC is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP button until DFSE is displayed press ENTER The display will show ON OFF Press the UP button to display ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function Press ENTER to confirm Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu With this function you can restore the factory settings of the device All will be set back to the default values Any edited scenes will be lost When restoring the factory settings the unit must be set to the address that the unit was in when you started editing When you confirm this function the fixture will begin to reload the original factory settings a A OO N gt O FANS FANS Access the main menu Tap the UP button until SPEC is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP button until DFSE is displayed press ENTER The display will show ON OFF
11. or DOWN button to select either Master or Alone and press ENTER Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu o ge O Im AUTO RLIL below to enter the auto menu Runs the unit without any DMX signal in stand alone mode Follow the procedure 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP or DOWN button until PLAY is displayed press ENTER Elation Professional 25 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Tap the UP or DOWN button until AUTO is displayed press ENTER 4 Tap the UP or DOWN button to select OFF RUN or AUDI and press ENTER to confirm 5 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu 4 LAMP MENU an LAMP This menu function will manually turn the lamp on and of f Follow the procedure below to enter the lamp menu 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until LAMP is displayed press ENTER 3 The display will show ON OFF 4 Press the UP button to select ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function Press ENTER to confirm 6 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu al 5 RESE RESET MENU ESE ALL Resets all the motors in the unit COLR Color Resets the color motors GOBO Resets the gobo motors SHTR Resets the shutter motors OTHR Reset all other motors ALL t Pes When you activate this reset function the fixture will begin to reset all mo
12. program There are a total of 48 scenes C 01 C 11 Channel 1 Channel 11 Represents the total fixture channels for each scene that can be edited TIME Time Running time of the entire program CEDT Edit program using a external controller REC Auto save function RUN Program test mode REC Records scenes automatically from any external DMX controller and stores them inside the fixtures built in memory These scenes can then be recalled without the use of an external controller 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until EDIT is displayed then press ENTER 3 Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until REC is displayed then press ENTER 4 After entering the REC function the display will read RE XX where as XX represents the scene number in the internal memory to which the scene will be stored Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired scene number When you reach the scene number you wish to store the scene to press Elation Professional 35 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 ENTER to confirm and lock the scene into the fixture s memory 7 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu STEP SEEP With this function you can program the number of steps in your individual Program 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until EDIT is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until STEP is displayed press ENTER
13. second LED indicator represents lamp condition f the indicator is on the lamp is struck and in working condition f the LED indicator is off the lamp has not struck has been turned off or is bad Elation Professional 21 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 9 FIXTURE MENU On Board System Menu The VISION COLOR 250 comes with an easy to navigate system menu This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu LED Control Panel The control panel located on the top front of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Vision Color 250 During normal operation tapping the MODE ESC key once will access the fixture s main menu Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access the sub menus with the Up and Down buttons Once you reach a field that requires adjusting tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to adjust the field Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting Once a setting is saved the LED will briefly readout PASS to confirm a new setting has been made and locked into memory You may exit the main menu at any time without making any adjustments by tapping the MODE ESC button MODE ESC Button To access the main menu locate the MODE ESC button on the front of the unit Press this button to activate the system menu Tap the UP button until you rea
14. using the run menu on the front control panel Elation Professional 9 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 4 GENERAL GUIDELINES This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage in nightclubs in theatres etc Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to SO This fixture was designed for indoor use only use of this fixture outside will void manufactures warranty Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for many years to come Do not shake the fixture around Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device While choosing an installation location please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least 5 meter about 1 5ft Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre arranged screw holes in the base of the fixture When using the quick release Omega cam lock system be sure the four quick lock fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for oper
15. 9 Elation Professional Vision Color 250 18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption _98VAC 50Hz 120VAC 50Hz 208VAC 50Hz _220VAC 50Hz 230VAC 50Hz 240VAC 50Hz or _98VAC 60Hz _120VAC 60Hz _208VAC 60Hz _220VAC 60Hz _230VAC 60Hz _240VAC 60Hz Fuse protection 120V 6A 250V GMA 5x20mm fine wire fuse 220V 3A 250V GMA 5x20mm fine wire fuse Lamp Type MSD 250 2 Phillips Life time 3000 Hrs Color temperature 8500 K Luminous flux 18 000 Im Optical system Parabolic glass reflector 19 standard objective optional 30 Lens anti reflex Color 8 dichroic filter plus white half color compatible Gobos 3 interchangeable rotating gobos plus open 3 Glass Gobos 2 Beam Reducers 2 Color Filters Gobo outside diameter 27 mm image size 23 mm Gobo thickness glass 1 mm steel 0 15 mm Shutter Strobe Dimmer Strobe effect with variable speed 1 13 flashes per second Continuously mechanical dimmer 0 100 Focus Motor driven focus from near to far away DMX Channels 7 Drive Standard DMX 512 3 pole XLR Pin 3 Pin 2 Ground Pin 1 Starting DMX 001 Weights and measures Dimensions 42cm W x 42cm L x 52cm H Packing Dimensions 41cm H x 34cm W x 32cm D Unit Dimensions Vertical Weight net 18Kgs 40Lbs Please Note Specifications and improvem
16. 9 Vision Color 2507 m F OUN gt Vision Color 250 TM Access the main menu Tap the UP button until DISP is displayed Press ENTER the display will show VALU Tap the UP button until D ON is displayed and tap the ENTER button Press the UP button to select ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function Press ENTER to confirm Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu F II Him FLIP This function will reverse the display readout buy 180 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until DISP is displayed 3 4 5 Press ENTER the display will show VALU Tap the UP button until FLIP is displayed and tap the ENTER button Press the UP button to select ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function Press ENTER to confirm Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu 9 SPEC MENU This menu option access all the special functions listed below LAAU Automatic lamp start with power RDMX Allows DMX address to be changed via and external DMX controller DLOF Switch lamp off via DMX controller DLAY Lamp on delay time SPOT This provides a spot beam for better lamp optimization DFSE Default Resets the unit to all default settings FANS Changes the functionality of the built in fans VER Version Displays the software version ADJU Calibration functions LAAU Elation Professi
17. Color 250 will automatically detect whether a DMX data Elation Professional 19 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 signal is being received or not If DMX data signal is being received the display will show A XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal the display will flash A XXX XXX representing the actual DMX address If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing not receiving a DMX signal please check the following The 3 PIN XLR plug cable with DMX signal from controller is not connected or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack The DMX controller is switched off or defective The DMX cable or connector is defective A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain Elation Professional 20 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 8 Display LED Indicators The Vision Color 250 has two LED indicators on the display These indicators are designed to give a quick visual indication of the fixtures status The illustration below details the functionality of the LED indicators AG A JE i 001 AGO DMX OK NO m NO DMX DMX OK Lamp on Lamp on Lamp off Lamp off The first LED indicators represents DMX signal f the indicators is on a clean DMX signal is present f the indicator is off there is no DMX signal present The
18. DMX output DMX input XLR mounting sockat XLR mounting sockat 1 Ground 1 Ground e 2 Signal 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Signal DMX 512 connection with DMX terminator When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last fixture to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 90 120 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 cable terminator Elation part number Z DMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior n Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX 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 pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin XLR DMX line When inserting standard 5 pin XLR connectors in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The following chart Elation Professional 18 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Data Compliment signal Pn2
19. GY9 5 lamp or equivalent Please remember there is only one way to insert the lamp and the lamp should fit completely in the lamp socket 5 Once the lamp has been inserted into the socket gently slide the socket assembly back into place and secure with the two Phillips screws 6 Always be sure to optimize the lamp after lamp replacement CAUTION Do not operate this device with open cover Lamp Optimization The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change This procedure centers the lamp in the reflector Proper optimization will increase lamp life and ensure a bright crisp output Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output and reduce intensity The minimum deviation amount is 1 0mm Running the fixture within a lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and or lens The Vision Color 250 lamp holder is aligned at the factory However due to slight imperfections in all lamps fine adjustments will improve light performance Please follow the procedure below for proper lamp optimization 1 Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit see SPOT in the fixture menu on page 33 strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface beam open white no gobo no effect 2 Center the hot spot the brightest part of the beam using the 3 adjustment screws labeled 1 2 and 3 as illustrated on the next page Turn one screw at a time to drag the hot spot diagona
20. LR connector for data input and data output see figure below If you are constructing your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital cable rated at a 120 ohms this cable can be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores Your cables should be made with a male and female 3 pin XLR connector on either end of the cable COMMON 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 to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior C ontroller Elation Professional 17 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 DMX 512 control connection Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3 pin XLR output of your controller and the other side to the male 3 pin XLR input of the moving head Please refer to the diagram below You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking The cable needed should be two conductor shielded 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 Opto Branch 4 or DMX Branch 4
21. Press the UP button to display ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function Press ENTER to confirm Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu This function is used to change the functionality of the internal cooling fans Follow the procedure below to access the fan menu 1 Access the main menu Elation Professional 33 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Tap the UP or DOWN button until SPEC is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP or DOWN button until FANS is displayed press ENTER The display will show HIGH AUTO Press UP or DOWN button to select HIGH or AUTO Press ENTER to confirm Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu a E O N ADJU Use this function to display the Software version of the unit Access the main menu Tap the UP button until SPEC is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP button until VER is displayed press ENTER The display will show V 1 0 the display may also show V 2 0 V 9 9 etc Press ENTER or MODE ESC to exit Ha JU This function is used to calibrate the various internal motors in the event the internal homing mechanism become slightly out of adjustment This function is protected with a password to prevent unauthorized personal from tampering with the fixture To enter the calibration menu follow the steps below 1 2 3 4 Elation Profe Ac
22. absolutely sure it has cooled 5 Never look directly into the lamp beam You risk injury to your retina which may induce blindness 6 Be sure to track and record the lamp running time The lamp should be changed at the end of the specified lamp life regardless of lamp output You may also have to change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage The same is with all glass components color filters lenses and mirrors 7 For safe operation follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this manual Operating the VISION COLOR 250 without suited safety aids such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and or personal injury 8 Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal 9 When mounting this fixture use only the original rigging parts included with this fixture Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and Elation Professional 7 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 may increase the risk of damage and or personal injury 10 To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture 11 Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or frayed Important Notice Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims CAUTION Never touch the device during operation The
23. ainbow effect from fast to slow 188 193 No rotation 194 255 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast Channel 2 Fixed Gobos 0 13 14 27 28 41 42 55 56 69 70 83 84 97 98 111 Open Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 3 Gobo 4 Gobo 5 Magenta Filter UV Filter 112 127 Gobo 1 shake slow to fast 128 143 Gobo 2 shake slow to fast 144 159 Gobo 3 shake slow to fast 160 175 Gobo 4 shake slow to fast 176 191 Gobo 5 shake slow to fast 192 207 Magenta Filter shake slow to fast 208 223 UV Filter shake slow to fast 224 255 Gobo Wheel rotation from slow to fast Channel 3 Focus 0 255 Continuous adjustment from far to near Channel 4 Frost Filter 0 191 Frost Filter 0 100 192 223 Frost Filter Opening Pulse Effect from fast to slow 224 255 Frost Filter Closing Pulse Effect from slow to fast OElation Professional 40 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Channel 5 Shutter Strobe Control 0 31 Shutter closed 32 63 No function shutter open 64 95 Strobe effect slow to fast 96 127 No function shutter open 128 159 Pulse effect in sequences 160 191 No function shutter open 192 223 Random strobe effect from slow to fast 224 255 Shutter Open Dimmer Control Channel 6 Dimmer Intensity 0 14 Shutter Closed 15 255 Intensity from 0 to 100 Channel 7 Lamp on off Reset Internal Programs 0 19 Color Change Normal Solid Colors Only 20 39 Enable Split Colors 40 59 Lamp on 60 79 Lamp switch off
24. anufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation Professionale 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 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 to 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 Elation Professional 46 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 14 Photometric Data o Min beam angle 19 370 1320 2800 Intensity LUX E 2 m COE T po aa 20 5 1 10 3 40 2 5 0 85 Distance m 0 1 70 Diameter m 0 o Max beam angle 30 Intensity LUX 4 Ecc TES 1 MEM o E o
25. arries a two year 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 will be refused and returned at customer s expense You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support at 323 582 3322 DISCHARGE LAMP WARNING This fixture is fitted with a discharge SH lamp which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled UU Never touch the lamp with your bare hands as the oil from your hands VAI will shorten lamp life Also never move the fixture until the lamps have V had ample time to cool Remember lamps are not covered under lu warranty conditions This fixture emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the eyes and skin The intense luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage to the retina Never operate this fixture with the protective covers removed these covers have been specially designed to shield against UV radiation Epileptic Warning Those
26. at may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to 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 customer support team for further instructions Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below CUSTOMER SUPPORT Elation Professionale provides a customer support line to 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 Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3108 E mail support elationlighting com Forum www ElationLighting com forum Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty Elation Professional 4 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash Please recycle whenever possible WARRANTY REGISTRATION The Vision Color 250 c
27. ating this type of theatrical fixture most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service OElation Professional 10 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 5 LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing or replacing the lamp CAUTION Only install the lamp with the device unplugged from the mains CAUTION The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed Before replacing the lamp be sure the unit has had ample time to cool To avoid injury to yourself never touch the lamp when it is hot During the installation of the discharge lamp do not touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands Always use a cloth to handle the lamps during insertion and removal Do not install lamps with a higher wattage than that specified by the manufacture they generate higher temperatures than which the device is designed to cool and may explode Installation Procedure 1 Lay the fixture on its back and remove the two Phillips screws labeled A and B found on the bottom plate of the fixture Elation Professional 11 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 2 Gently pull out the lamp socket assembly to access the lamp Gently remove the old lamp by grasping it by the ceramic base 4 Carefully insert the new lamp into the socket Only use a MSD 250 2
28. cess the main menu Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until ADJU is displayed then press ENTER Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until CODE is displayed then press ENTER The display will show CXXX were as XXX represents the calibration password The calibration password is C050 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to enter the proper password Once the proper password is entered the display will read CHXX were as XX represents the fixture channel number in the case of the Vision Color 250 1 16 Select the desired channel to be calibrated by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons and then ENTER to confirm The display will then read xxxx were xxxx stands for the calibrate values ssional amp 34 Vision Color 2507 Vision Color 250 8 Adjust the desired calibration value between 128 and 127 by pressing the UP and DOWN As you scroll up and down through the calibration values you will notice slight changes in the wheel or motor you are attempting to calibrate 9 Once you reach your desired calibration press ENTER to confirm and lock in your calibration 10 EDIT MENU UI Eg tel T his menu item allows you to write a program into the fixture s memory EEPROM via the control panel or via an external DMX controller STEP S 01 S 48 These are the steps slots that you write your programs into There are at total of 48 steps STXX SC01 SC48 These are the scenes that are stored in your
29. ch the function you wish to change When you reach the function you wish to change tap the ENTER button once to select that menu function When a function is selected the menu will begin to flash use the UP or DOWN button to change the function Once your changes are made tap the ENTER button yet again to lock the change in the system menu To exit without making any changes tap the MODE ESC button Default settings are shaded Indicate the staring DMX address b ADDS AXXX um A001 also is the setting for slave Automatically test all channel functions 2 TEST T 01 T XX except channel 5 Runs the fixture as a master unit or in 3 PLAY RUN MSTR ALON i E stand alone in auto mode Runs the fixture as a master unit or in AUDI MSTR ALON i ES i stand alone in audio mode Elation Professional 22 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Runs fixture in AUTO when running to AUTO OFF RUN AUDI the user installed programs see page Edit Menu on page 35 4 LAMP ON OFF ka switches the lamp on and Reset all motors and returns the fixture ALL nG to the home position COLR Resets only the color wheel motor 5 RESE GOBO Resets only the gobo wheel motor SHTR Resets only the shutter and dimmer motors OTHR Resets all other motors LIFE 0000 9999 Displays the total fixt
30. ents in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Elation Professional 50 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Elation Professional 51 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 323 582 3322 323 582 3108 fax www ElationLighting com Info ElationLighitng com Elation Professional 52 Vision Color 250
31. f the magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet missing or the stepping motor is defective or its driver circuit on the main PCB The focus motor is not located in the default position after the reset Elation Professional 43 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The following points have to be considered during the inspection 1 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 as larger parts could fall 2 There must not be any deformations on the housing color lenses rigging hardware and rigging points ceiling suspension trussing Deformations in the housing could allow for UV radiation leakage Damaged rigging points or unsecured rigging could cause the unit to fall and serious injure a person 3 All mechanical parts and motors should not show any traces of serious wear and should rotate freely 4 Electric power supply cables must not show any damage material fatigue or sediments Never remove the ground prong from the power cable Further instructions depending on the installation spot and usage have to be adhered by a Skilled installer and any safety problems have to be removed CAUTION Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device Please use a moist lint free cloth Never use alcohol or
32. ged replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning procedure Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty Elation Professional 6 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Vision Color 250 is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment To guarantee a smooth operation it 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 1 Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked Allow about 6 15cm between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper cooling 2 Never touch the fixture during normal operation This can cause severe personal injuries and or damage to the fixture 3 Be sure to unplug the VISION COLOR 250 from the power outlet before performing any service related issues 4 Lamp Replacement Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power before you open the VISION COLOR 250 To prevent personal injury never touch the lamp if you are not
33. he errors have not been corrected the fixture will make the following determinations 1 3 or more errors The fixture cannot function properly with three or more errors therefore the fixture will place itself in a stand by mode until subsequent repairs can be made 2 Less than 3 errors The fixture has less than 3 errors therefore most other functions will work properly The fixture will attempt to operate normally until the errors can be correct by a technician The errors in question will remain flashing in the display as a reminder of internal errors 01Er Color wheel error The color wheel is not located in the default position after start up or after a reset command This message will appear after a fixture reset if the color wheel s magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet is missing or there is a stepper motor failure defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB 02Er Rotating gobo wheel error The gobo wheel is not located in the default position after start up or after a reset command This message will appear after a fixture reset if the gobo wheel s magnetic indexing circuit malfunctions sensor failed or magnet is missing or there is a stepper motor Elation Professional 42 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 failure defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB 03Er Focus error This message will appear after the reset of the fixture and i
34. housing may heat up CAUTION Never look directly into the light source as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock Elation Professional 8 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 3 FEATURES e 3 operation mode o DMX controlled o Stand alone o Sound activated e 8 colors plus white including UV filter with two direction rainbow effect e User selectable color change mode 1 full colors mode 2 split colors e Rotating gobo wheel with 3 rotating gobos plus open all gobos can be easily replaceable and gobo indexing 3 Glass Gobos 2 Beam Reducers 2 Color Filters e FrostFilter e Strobe effect 0 13 flashes per second or random strobe e Bright Phillips MSD 250 2 Lamp 250w 8500K 3000Hrs 18 000Lm e Dimmer intensity from 0 100 e User Selectable Power Supply Internal e Control board with 4 digit display and foil keyboard e Digital display can be turned 180 to fit different installation position e RDMX Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console e Auto test for all functions e Automatic Pan Tilt Correction e Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output e Anti Reflective Coated Lenses e USITT DMX 512 Complaint e Value of each DMX channel can be displayed e Electronic Focus via DMX e 8 User Assignable Program Presets Internal Program Edit and save programs to the incorporated EEPROM through the front control panel or external controller you can save a maximum of 48 scenes and run the saved programs by
35. in menu 2 Tap the UP button until TEST is displayed press ENTER 3 The display will show T 01 You can now press the up button and test the different Elation Professional 24 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 channels For example If you press the up button until T 03 is displayed the unit will test the color channel changing the color one by one and show the rainbow effect with different speeds Again please remember there are 16 DMX channels and all except channels can be tested 4 Press MODE ESC to exit 3 PLAY MENU RUN I 11 LI This feature is used to run the internal preset programs in eithera Master Slave or a stand alone operating mode Follow the procedure below to enter the run menu 1 Access the main menu Tap the UP or DOWN button until PLAY is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP or DOWN button until RUN is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP or DOWN button to select either Master or Alone and press ENTER Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu ok ae ee d AUDI ALO a Master Slave or a stand alone operating mode Follow the procedure below to enter the audio menu This feature is used to run the internal preset programs in AUDIO mode in either 1 Access the main menu Tap the UP or DOWN button until PLAY is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP or DOWN button until AUDI is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP
36. ion must only be carried out by a qualified electri Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet Clamp Mounting The Vision Color 250 provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the hanging yoke as well as the safety cable rigging point in one unit see the illustration below When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp Elation Professional amp 15 Vision Color 2507 Vision Color 250 to the hanging yoke using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the hanging yoke As an added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integrated in the bracket assembly Securing the VISION COLOR 250 Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your VISION COLOR 250 always be sure to secure your fixture with a safety cable The fixture provides a built in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle Elation Professional 16 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 7 Understanding DMX Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Operation Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin X
37. lly across the projected image If you cannot detect a hot spot adjust the lamp until the light is even 3 To reduce a hot spot pull the lamp in by turning all three screws clockwise a 1 4 turn Elation Professional 12 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 at a time until the light is evenly distributed 4 If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center or if light output is low the lamp is too far back in the reflector Push the lamp out by turning each of the adjustment screws 1 2 3 counterclockwise turn until the light is bright and evenly distributed Please remember that a MSD 250 2 lamp is not a hot restrike lamp therefore you must wait approximately 15 minutes before you can attempt to strike the lamp once it has been turned off Elation Professional 13 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 6 Mounting and Installation Cautions For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths seating areas or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal Before mounting the fixture to any surface make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device s weight 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 the fixture CAUTION Before taking into operation f
38. o a value of 7 or 8 When channel 2 is set to 7 you can adjust the starting address between 1 and 255 When set to 8 you can Elation Professional 31 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 adjust the starting address between 256 and 511 3 Use channel 3 to set your desired DMX starting address For example If you want to set the starting address to 57 set channel 1 to a value of 7 set channel 2 to a value of 7 and use channel 3 to set your address to 57 by selecting a channel value of 57 Example 2 If you want to set the starting address to 420 set channel 1 to a value of 7 channel 2 to 8 and channel 3 to 164 256 164 420 4 Wait for approximately 20 seconds for the unit to complete the address reset function dLUF _ This feature allow you to control the lamp via DMX 1 Access the main menu Tap the UP button until SPEC is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP button until DLOF is displayed press ENTER The display will show ON OFF Press the UP button to display ON to activate this function or OFF to a OO N deactivate this function Press ENTER to confirm 7T Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu O DLAY dLRS 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until SPEC is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until DLAY is displayed press ENTER 4 The display will show D XX 5 Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the
39. onal 30 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 This function controls the automatic lamp start feature By default the unit will automatically ignite the lamp when unit is turned on Use this function to turn this feature on and off a A OO N gt Access the main menu Tap the UP button until SPEC is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP button until LAAU is displayed press ENTER The display will show ON OFF Press the UP button to display ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function O Press ENTER to confirm 7 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu RDMX NE r aii _ This function allows the DMX address to remotely be adjusted from a DMX console This setting requires special settings for both the controller and the fixture RDMX is on by default Follow the procedure listed below to access the RDMX functions Fixture Settings 1 Tap the UP button until SPEC is displayed press ENTER Tap the UP button until RDMX is displayed press ENTER The display will show ON OFF Press the UP button to display ON to activate this function or OFF to a 0 N O Access the main menu deactivate this function Press ENTER to confirm Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Controller Settings 1 Set the DMX value of channel 1 to a value of 7 2 Set the DMX value of channel 2 t
40. or 2507 Vision Color 250 2 Tap the UP button until TIME is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until CLMP is displayed then press ENTER to reset the lamp running time 4 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu 7 MIC MENU DIF ERI This function allows for electronic control of the internal microphone s sound sensitivity 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until MIC is displayed and press ENTER O al The display will show M XX Where XX represents a value between 00 amp 99 Use the UP and DOWN button to adjust the microphone sensitivity 99 being the highest Press ENTER to confirm and lock your new setting in place Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu 8 DISPLAY MENU dis m This menu function will control the various on board display features I N 11 LALLI VALU This function will display the DMX value of each channel as it is adjusted through the use of a DMX console de 2 3 4 5 6 Access the main menu Tap the UP button until DISP is displayed Press ENTER the display will Show VALU Press ENTER once again d 00 will be displayed Press ENTER to confirm Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Inn duli D ON This function will turn the display of f after the unit has gone two seconds without any activity Elation Professional 2
41. or the first time the installation has to be approved by an expert CAUTION When installing the device make sure there is no highly inflammable material within a distance of min 0 5m Mounting The VISION COLOR 250 is fully operational in three different mounting positions hanging upside down from a ceiling side mounted or set on a flat level surface see illustration below Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0 5m away from any flammable materials decoration etc Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage in the event of a clamp Refer to regulations BGV C1 formerly VBG 70 and DIN VDE0711 217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation only qualified staff should attempt installation Elation Professional 14 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 T MAA A AI A Ma PP A SP OA SS i E F A LC wk P dh z S SEES C DNE CO KAHA AAA AN x X q bP E 0 I Ly Mounting points Overhead mounting requires extensive experience including amongst others calculating working load limits a fine knowledge of the installation material being used and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture If you lack these qualifications do not attempt the installation yourself Improper installation can result in bodily injury CAUTION The electric connect
42. ress ENTER You can change the channel number by tapping the UP button The display will show the DMX value for the channel that is being edited It will be displayed as 07XX it stands for Channel 7 of the editing scene the DMX value is XX Adjust the DMX value by tapping the UP button until you get the expected effect for this channel 7 Press ENTER to enter the editing of the other channels of the scene 8 Repeat steps 5 8 until you finish setting all the DMX values for all the channels of this scene each scene can have 7 channels maximum Once all the channels are completed the display will begin to flash TIME this indicates the time needed to run this scene 10 Press ENTER to edit the time needed the display shows TXXX XXX represents the time needed to run this scene For example T002 means scene 1 needs 0 4 seconds to run T 15 means this scene needs 3 0 seconds to run Note XX is always 0 2 seconds not one second 11 Adjust the time needed by tapping the UP button 12 Press ENTER to save the settings for the scene you are editing the display will change to the next scene automatically 13 Repeat steps 3 12 to edit other scenes you can edit and save 48 scenes maximum 14 Press MODE ESC to exit and save your edited scene into the fixtures internal memory The number of steps can be defined under EDIT and the scenes can be called up under Run To run the scenes see page 25
43. solvents There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp 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 dealer Elation Professional 44 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 13 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Elation Professionale hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professionale products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years 730 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 Professionale 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 Professionale shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any
44. 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 Professionale concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professionale factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professionale if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Elation Professionale 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 Professionale All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bare Elation Professional 45 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 identifying marks to that effect E Elation Professionale 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 m
45. suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the lamp at all times Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals as this will reduce lamp life and intensity To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps these lamps use a gas sealed in a high pressure environment to emit a brilliant output Due to the high pressure involved with the construction of the lamp the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use This risk is increased with age added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps Elation Professional 5 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Thus lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp 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 over time This device falls under protection class Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged If the power cord is dama
46. to confirm Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Elation Professional 38 Vision Color 250 10 DMX Channel Traits The chart below details the channel layout for 7 DMX channels Vision Color 250 1 2 3 4 5 6 m Fix i i uto Color Gopi Focus Frost Strobe Dimming program Auto program 100 T O co by music NI Pulse closing Program NG N slow to fast 7 7 Pi 7 e Pulse opening 7 ie Calu 2 2 fastto slow RANDOM dad Q STROBE 7596 Program Frost O O e M rogram u ax CTF3200K A a a u Olas rue ae Program o CTF5600K O GOBO O BTHER MOTOR SHAKE Shutter amp Dimmer W Motor Reset o AF GOBOS MOTOR RESET O COLORS MOTOR o RESET 25 NO FUNCTION O ALL MOTOR RESET O D Min LAMP SWITCH OFF O A C LAMP ON Of a HAN Color any 0 O O Open e position i Normal CHANNEL 1 Color Wheel CHANNEL 2 Non Rotating Gobo Wheel interchangeable gobos CHANNEL 3 Focus Near to Far CHANNEL 4 Frost Minimum to Maximum CHANNEL 5 Strobe Control CHANNEL 6 Dimmer Control CHANNEL 7 Special Functions Elation Professional 39 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 DMX channel function and values Channel 1 Color Wheel 0 13 14 27 28 41 42 55 56 69 70 83 84 97 98 111 112 127 Open White Red Blue Green Yellow Magenta Orange CTF 5600K Filter CTF 3200K Filter 128 187 Forwards r
47. tors to their home position 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until RESE is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until ALL is displayed in the LCD then press ENTER to confirm and begin the reset process Elation Professional 26 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 4 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu COLR rie pm ZI LLL When you activate this reset function the fixture will only reset the color wheel motor 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until RESE is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until COLR is displayed then press ENTER to confirm and begin the reset process 4 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu GOBO When you activate this reset function the fixture will only reset the gobo wheel motor 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until RESE is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until GOBO is displayed press ENTER to confirm and begin the reset process 4 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu SHTR 5HEr When you activate this reset function the fixture will only reset the shutter dimmer motor 1 Access the main menu 2 Tap the UP button until RESE is displayed press ENTER 3 Tap the UP button until SHTR is displayed then press ENTER to confirm and begin the reset process 4 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu
48. ure running time Displays the lamps total running time LAMP 0000 9999 Remember to reset after each and 6 TIME every lamp change Clears and resets the lamp running CLMP time Remember to reset after each and every lamp change 7 MIC M XX M 70 Microphone sensitivity adjustment VALU D XX D 00 DXXX Displays the DMX512 value of each channel 8 DISP D ON ON OFF When activated will turn off the display after 2mins of no activity FLIP ON OFF ia function will reverse the display LAAU ON OFF Automatic lamp start with power Allows the DMX address to be changed RDMX ON OFF via an external controller see page 31 DLOF ON OFF Switch lamp on and off via DMX DLAY D XX D 05 Lamp on delay time 9 SPEC SPOT ON OFF Lamp optimization spot Resets all the fixture functions to the DESE ON default shaded settings FANS HIGH AUTO Fan speed settings VER V1 0 V9 9 Displays software version Fixture calibration mode code CH01 CH30 XXXX 128 127 Motor Fix STEP S 01 548 Set the amount of scenes for the user program C 01 C 30 0 1 XX 00 FFH Edits the channels of each 10 EDIT SCXX 3 0 XX 00 FFH scene TIME T XXX 001 999 Sets the time for each scene CEDT ON OFF Edit program via controller REC RE XX Auto Save RUN ON OFF Program test Elation Professional 23 Vision Color 250 Vision Color 250 Main Menu Functions 1 ADDRESS MENU foor AOO1 A511 Value This is where you set the fixtures DMX

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