Elation Professional Event MH User's Manual
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1. ATION 00 WO 6 Zo 59 9 co wo D lt 8 Elation Professiona Event MH www elationlightin PROFESSIONAL Event MH Elation Professional 2 Event MH CONTENTS 1 General Information uuo ice dde ao eeu FS de ie 4 rere a eii o 4 b oiu Tete e eee epe tr onde e de dus 4 Customer SUppott d voee deae etae d e ee saved d ede as 4 d Warranty 4 5 2 n A e ER AEE ud 6 3 REDE REEL ae OS oes 8 4 General 9 5 Fixture 10 6 Mounting and Hm 14 8 Mounting Positions cer ame Pr E EROR 14 b Mounting Points e o ag RR ENSE PNE UH S oH 15 Securing OP e RE SON ED I RERO IR m ence 16 te Understanding DMX r oe o eate Ode em 17 a DMX 18 b i epe eec oxi ien edet 18 c 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion sss 19 Display Indicators ie EU IUE Rv E peines 21 Fixture Men vincia a erre2. Part 2 s es m Part 3 OElation Professional 51 Event MH Event MH 16 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Please refer to the following points during normal 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 dust to enter into the motor assemblies 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 installation and usage have to be adhered to by a skilled installer and any safety problems should be addressed before attempting operation We recommend frequent cleaning of the device this will ensure operational longevity and crisp light output When cleaning please use a moist lint free cloth Never use alcohol or solvents There are no user serviceable parts inside this Please refer all other service related issues to an authorized Elation service technic
3. 3 Press UP to select ON if you wish to enable this function or press DOWN button to OFF if you don t 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu WDMX control 1 Select WDMX by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER the display shows ON OFF or REST N OElation Professional 29 Event MH Event MH 2 Press UP to select ON if you wish to enable this function press DOWN button to OFF if you don t With the function REST you can remove the device from wireless DMX 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu HEr With this function you can display the software version of the device 1 Select VER by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER The display will show V XX XX stands for the version number such as the display may also show V 1 0 V 9 9 etc 3 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Software version MOS Main menu 2 EESEI E U esU _ 7 F nn HHEH LHLI CH3EQ 1 Press MODE ESC to enter the main menu display flashing 2 Press UP or DOWN button to select ADJU I Lg 110 1 Lamp adjustment With this function you can adjust the l
4. aL _ I With this function you can display the DMX 512 value of each channel 1 Select VALU by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER to confirm the display shows D 00 In this setting the DMX adjustment of every channel will be displayed 3 Press UP or DOWN button in order to select the desired channel If you select D 12 the display will only show the DMX value of the 12 channel Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu The display shows D X stands for the DMX value of the selected channel m Display the DMX 512 value of each channel oD 2 FO 12 Reverse display With this function you can rotate the display by 180 1 Select RDIS by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows ON or OFF 3 Press UP to select ON if you wish to enable this function or press DOWN button to OFF if you don t the display will rotate by 180 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Fr 11 Shut off LED display OElation Professional 26 Event MH Event MH With this function you can shut off the LED display after 2 minutes 1 Select CLDI by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows ON or OFF 3 Press UP t
5. dE Bdd cul d ISP rd d Haar DMX address setting Slave setting Fi gE SLBU DI OF EbUL Or FF L AL DMX address setting With this function you can adjust the desired DMX address via the Control Board This function is used to set or adjust the fixture s starting DMX address Every device controlled by DMX has to have a unique starting address The addressing feature is what allows DMX to function properly The DMX address of a fixture is what allows it to communicate with a controller properly The DMX addressing also allows the fixture to ignore any DMX information coming from the controller that is not meant specifically for the fixture Because each fixture is connected in a daisy chain fashion it is imperative to assign a OElation Professional 24 Event MH Event MH proper and unique starting DMX address to each and every fixture The DMX address is non destructive and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years For proper DMX addressing see Section 10 Page 35 of this user manual SCAU Slave setting With this function you can define the device as slave 1 Select SLAV by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows ON or OFF 3 Press UP to select
6. the fixture Refer to regulations BGV C1 formerly VBG 70 and DIN VDE 0711 217 for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation only qualified staff should attempt installation Mounting The EVENT MH is fully operational in two different mounting positions hanging upside down from a ceiling or set on a flat level surface see illustration on next page To avoid internal damage to the unit never mount the unit on its side in a permanent installation as illustrated on the next page This could cause excessive stress on the motors and damage the unit 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 and or injury in the event the clamp fails Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet Elation Professional amp 14 Event MH Event MH SZ LON 2 SZ EX QA Se sl 7 222 ISS S 2 LZ ZZN wa HG SMS 2 SAS 2 nore 5 v 222 SS LE ZS ZX LSZ A 1 22 45 2 Mounting points Overhead mounting requires extensive experience including amongst others calculating working load limits a fine knowledge of the installation material being used and p
7. E DR Tee p Ea 22 Menu functions oce e ra 24 10 DMX Addressing ee e ete ve re ee tg ee lovee dee 35 11 DMX Channel Traits oa 37 127 Error CodeS oe ede n oe m is a RIT 41 13 Operation uo coe Rope Hide sla deua eR eiut uia 42 14 Built In Wireless eee 44 15 Working with Built In Programs sss mene 46 16 Cleaning and 222 0 52 17 de a 53 18 Dimensional 08 54 19 55 205 Battery iet dite etate 56 date Am tenen 57 22 Technical 2 2 59 Elation Professional 3 Event MH Event MH Event MH 1 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Congratulations you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today The Event MH 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 impor
8. L 38 3050 E D C Ed itl Main menu 4 1 Press MODE ESC to enter the main menu display flashing 2 Press UP or DOWN button to select EDIT OElation Professional 32 Event MH Event MH EE 1 70 Define the number of steps in Run With this function you can define the number of steps in the Program Run 1 2 Select STEP by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER the display shows S XX X stands for the total amount of steps you want to save so you can call up to 48 scenes in RUN For example if the XX is 05 it means that RUN will run the first 5 scenes you saved in EDIT Press ENTER to confirm or press MODE ESC to return to main menu Cri 2L Editing the channels the individual scenes With this function you can edit the program to be called up in Run a Editing via the Control Board p op Select 5 01 by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER the display shows SCXX X stands for the scene to be edited Change the scene no by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER the display shows C X X stands for the channel no Such as 01 it means you are editing channel 1 of the selected scene Select the channel no you would like to edit by pressing UP or DOWN button 6 Press ENTER t
9. The DMX address is non volatile and will remain in the fixture s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off Memory is backed up and retain by an internal power source that should last about five years Remote DMX addressing RDMX Address Via DMX This function allows the DMX address to be changed remotely 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 Access the main menu and use the UP or DOWN to get to the Personality menu then press ENTER 2 Once in the Personalities menu tap the UP or Down to get to the Status Settings menu press ENTER 3 Once in the Status Settings tap the UP or Down to get to the Address via DMX function and press ENTER Address via DMX is the function that turns the RDMX function on and off 4 Press the UP button to display ON to activate this function or OFF to deactivate this function 5 Press ENTER to confirm OElation Professional 35 Event MH Event MH 6 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 to 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 adjust the starting address between 256 and 511 Use channe
10. You can link multiple DMX fixtures together through DMX cables as illustrated on the previous page Always be sure to 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 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 Although a DMX line may operate normally without one we always recommend the use of a terminator on the last fixture to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA A DMX Terminator is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your DMX chain Using a cable terminator Elation part number Z DMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior In instances where a DMxX splitter is used you must be sure to terminate all open lines For example if using an Elation DMX Branch 4 with four line outputs you must be sure to 4 DMX terminators one for each output l Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems and interference It is always advisable WA 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 Connect
11. if you wish to enable this function or press DOWN to select OFF if you don t 4 Press ENTER to confirm or press MODE ESC to return to main menu LL DMX address setting via controller With this function you can adjust the desired DMX address via an external controller This function can only be activated when the DMX value of all other channels is set to 0 on the controller See Remote DMX Addressing on page 35 m _ Program Run Master setting With the function RUN you can run the internal program You can set the number of steps under Step You can edit the individual scenes under Edit You can run the individual scenes either automatically AUTO i e with the adjusted Step Time or sound controlled SOUN The selection ALON means Stand Alone mode and MAST that the device is defined as master OElation Professional amp 25 Event MH Event MH Select AUTO or SOUN by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER for selecting the desired extension menu Select ALON or MAST by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu B O gt a un zd Display the DMX value Reverse display Shut off LED display a 1 a d Mode ca O I
12. 224 255 Event MH Internal program 7 Auto program by music No function shutter open Strobe effect slow to fast No function shutter open Pulse effect in sequences No function shutter open Random strobe effect slow to fast No function shutter open Channel 12 General dimming option 1 0 255 Dimming 1 100 DMX channel function and values 10 Channel Mode Channel1 PAN movement 8bit Channel2 TILT movement 8bit Channel 3 Speed pan tilt movement 0 225 Max to min speed 226 235 236 245 246 255 Channel 4 0 7 8 220 221 255 Channel 5 0 255 Channel 6 0 255 Blackout by movement No function No function Rainbow No function Rainbow colors Color macros from slow to fast Red Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Green Green 0 Black 255 100 Green Elation Professional 39 Event MH Event MH Channel 7 Blue 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Channel 8 reset internal programs 0 79 No function 80 84 All motor reset 85 87 Scan motor reset 88 99 No function 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 Channel9 Strobe 0 No function shutter open 1 95 Strobe effect slow to fast 96 127 No function shutter open 128 159 Pulse effect in sequences 160 191 functi
13. display flashing 2 Press UP or DOWN button to select TIME LIFE Fixture running time With 1 2 3 LOdE this function you can display the running time of the device Select LIFE by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER the display shows XXXX X stands for the number of hours Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Time password With this function you can display the running time of the lamp 1 Select CODE by pressing UP button OElation Professional 31 Event MH Event MH amp 2 Press ENTER the display shows C038 038 is password of clear open time 3 Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Clear fixture time With this function you can clear the running time of the device 1 Select CLFE by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows ON or OFF 3 Press UP to select ON if you wish to enable this function or Press DOWN to select OFF if you don t 4 Press ENTER to confirm or press MODE ESC to return to main menu Ed IE SEEA G 0 1 5 48 SLO 1 6 0 1 10 IUD DIFF L 38 3008 E inE E 9 In B DEF 5248 2 02 1 0 100
14. Program Part 1 to the Slave unit If set to Slave 2 the Slave unit receives Auto Program Part 2 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 to slave by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm Turn the encoder to select Slave 1 Slave 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 Select Auto Program by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm 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 Select Edit program by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm Select Select programs by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm OElation Professional 49 Event MH Event MH Turn the encoder to select Auto Pro Part 1 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 progra
15. 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 Professional Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published OElation Professional 58 Event MH Event MH 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption 98VAC 50Hz 11120VAC 50Hz L1208VAC 50Hz 220VAC 50Hz L1230VAC 50Hz 11240VAC 50Hz or 98VAC 60Hz 120VAC 60Hz 208VAC 60Hz 220VAC 60Hz 230VAC 60Hz 1240 60 2 Power Consumption 120w maximum power draw Fuse protection 120V 2A 250V GMA 5x20mm fine wire fuse 220V 1A 250V GMA 5x20mm fine wire fuse Light Source Type 36 x 1w Lumileds LEDs Life time 100 000 Hrs Rated Color 12 x Red LEDs 12 Green LEDs 12 Blue LEDs Strobe Dimmer Strobe effect wit
16. the cam locks to the designated position on the bottom of your unit Lock the cam locks into position by turning the wing nuts 90 16 SAFETY CABLE RIGGING POINT The fixture provides a built in rigging point for a safety cable on the underside of the fixture be sure to use this point and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle 1 Carrying Handle 2 LED Indicators Battery charge indicators 3 Battery Housing OElation Professional 12 Event MH Event MH 4 Power Output Used to supply battery power to the Event MH 5 Power Input Input power connect to charge the battery 6 Safety Hook Eyehook is design for use with a safety cable for situation that requires the battery pack to be suspended 7 Power Switch This switch controls output power flow OElation Professional 13 Event MH Event MH 6 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Caution For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside of walking paths seating areas or 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 To avoid injury never stand directly below the device when mounting removing or servicing
17. CHANNEL 3 Tilt Movement max 265 CHANNEL 4 16bit Tilt Movement tilt fine CHANNEL 5 Speed Control Pan Tilt movement blackout selection CHANNEL 6 Rainbow Control Built in color macros CHANNEL 7 Red Control CHANNEL 8 Green Control CHANNEL 9 Blue Control CHANNEL 10 Strobe Control 0 13Hz Variable Random Pulse CHANNEL 11 Special Auto program control and motor reset CHANNEL 12 Dimmer Control OElation Professional 37 Event MH Event MH DMX channel function and values 12 Channel Mode Channel 1 PAN movement 8bit Channel 2 Pan fine Channel 3 TILT movement 8bit Channel 4 Tilt fine Channel 5 Speed pan tilt movement 0 225 Max to min speed 226 235 Blackout by movement 236 245 No function 246 255 No function Channel6 Rainbow 0 7 No function 8 220 Rainbow colors 221 255 Color macros from slow to fast Channel 7 Red 0 255 Red 0 Black 255 100 Red Channel 8 _ Green 0 255 Green 0 Black 255 100 Green Channel 9 Blue 0 255 Blue 0 Black 255 100 Blue Channel 10 reset internal programs 0 79 Normal 80 84 All motor reset 85 87 Scan motor reset 88 99 No function 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 OElation Professional 38 Event MH 220 239 240 255 Channel 11 Strobe 0 1 95 96 127 128 159 160 191 192 223
18. CLOS HOLD AUTO or AUDI the default is HOLD 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu FAN Uf Fan s mode select OElation Professional amp 28 Event MH Event MH With this function you can select the Fan s mode 1 Select FANS by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows HIGH or AUTO 3 Select HIGH or AUTO by pressing UP or DOWN button 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu SPEC Movement mode select With this function you can select the movement mode 1 Select SPEE by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows SP 1 or SP 2 3 Select SP 1 or SP 2 by pressing UP or DOWN button 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu PEJE Reset With this function you can reset the device via the Control Board 1 Select REST by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER to reset or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Restore factory settings With this function you can restore the factory settings of the device All settings will be set back to the default values shaded Any edited scenes will be lost 1 Select LODA by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows ON or
19. D WARRANTY A Elation Professional hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professional 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 Professional 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 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 to 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 Profes
20. ENTER the display shows C 01 Select CNIN by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER the display shows OFF Press UP or DOWN button the display shows ON Press ENTER the display shows 2 You successfully downloaded the first scene po IX LO Qr dee 02 Doom Adjust the Step time as described above under point 12 9 Call up the second scene in your controller now 10 Repeat steps 5 11 until all desired scenes are downloaded 11 Press MODE ESC to exit The number of steps can be defined under STEP and the scenes can be called up under RUN OElation Professional 34 Event MH Event MH 10 DMX ADDRESSING Setting the DMX address After the fixture is turned ON it will immediately complete a reset process that test all the fixture s functions When the reset process concludes the LCD will display the fixture s current DMX address 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 Toggle through the menu by pressing the Up and Down buttons until the display reads Set DMX Address Tap the enter button to make changes to the address 2 While the current three digit address is flashing use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a new address Once the new address has been selected lock the new address into the fixture s memory by pressing the ENTER button
21. am 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 7T For safe operation follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this manual Operating the EVENT MH 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 6 Event MH Event MH 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 12 Never charge the Battery and run the fixture on battery power at the same time This will damage the battery pack 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 d
22. amp via the Control Board The shutter opens and the lamp can be adjusted In this mode the device will not react to any control signal 1 Select LADJ by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows or OFP 3 Press UP to select ON if you wish to enable this function or press DOWN button to select OFF if you don t 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu EES Fr Test function of each channel OElation Professional 30 Event MH Event MH With this function you can test each channel on its correct function 1 Select TEST by pressing UP button Press ENTER the display shows T XX X stands for the channel number 2 3 The current channel will be tested 4 Select the desired channel by pressing UP or DOWN button 5 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu fp Fixture code and motor fix 1 Select WHEL by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows CODE or CH01 CH30 4 Select CODE or CH01 CH30 by pressing UP or DOWN button 5 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu n Fi Main menu 3 m i 1 Press MODE ESC to enter the main menu
23. ch program can store a maximum of 64 scenes To test the program access Program Test in the Program Edit menu function Step 3 Playing a Program To initiate a program follow the procedure below e Access the main menu and use the Up and Down to toggle to Function Mode and tap the Enter button Inthe next screen select Auto Program and tap the Enter button e There are now two selections Master and Alone Select Master when running multiple fixtures in a master slave configuration See section 13 2 Master Slave Operation on page 43 for proper set up instructions Select Alone when running a single fixture or when multiple fixtures in stand alone mode See section 13 1 Stand Alone Operation on page 42 for proper set up instructions A Master unit can send up to 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 a Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 OElation Professional 48 Event MH Event MH 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 to Slave the Master unit sends Auto
24. dication of the fixtures status The illustration below details the functionality of the LED indicators ADOI ABOI AO ADO xl OK NO om OK Lamp on Lamp on Lamp off Lamp off The first LED indicators represents DMX signal Ifthe indicators is on a clean DMX signal is present If the indicator is off there is no DMX signal present The second LED indicator represents lamp condition If the indicator is on the lamp is struck and in working condition If the LED indicator is off the lamp has not struck has been turned off or is bad OElation Professional 21 Event MH Event MH 9 FIXTURE MENU On Board System Menu The EVENT MH 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 Event MH 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 b
25. down Once in the Auto Program submenu select Alone OElation Professional 42 Event MH Event MH For functionality that chases to sound Access the Function menu and select the Music Control function this will give you access to the Music Control submenu See page 22 for the menu breakdown Once in the Music Control submenu select Alone 13 2 Master Slave Operation Auto Program or Music Control This function allows up to 16 fixtures to be linked together to provide a synchronized light show without the use of a controller Only use this when linking several Event MH together for use without a controller Any fixture can act as a Master or a Slave e Using DMX cables daisy chain your fixtures together See Understanding DMX Section 7 Page 17 e For the unit functioning as the Master unit follow the same procedures listed in the previous section Stand Alone section e For the Slave units access the Set To Slave settings in the Function Mode menu and assign each slave fixture a designation Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 etc 13 3 Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a universal DMX 512 controller such as the Elatione Show Designer 2 or Elation Show Designer 3 to control head movement the color wheel the shutter strobe and all other DMX traits A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs The Ev
26. edure for all functions listed below Auto Program Allows access to all 12 of the channel s DMX traits PAN pan movement OElation Professional 46 Event MH Event MH PAN Fine precision pan movement TILT tilt movement TILT Fine precision tilt movement Move Speed adjust pan and tilt motor speed Color Macro select a built in color mixing macro adjust the cyan flag value GREEN adjust the magenta flag value BLUE adjust the yellow flag value Strobe adjust the strobe Dimmer adjust the dimmer intensity Scene Time set the hold time for the scene Input By Out this function will store a scene from an external DMX console See the next section for scene editing via an external DMX controller Step 1B Building Scenes from an External DMX Controller The fixture includes a simple built in DMX recorder This recorded allow you to build a scene using your own DMX console and then send that scene to the fixture to be stored inside one of the fixture scene storage banks Many people may find this procedure easier and quicker than using the on board menu functions as in Step 1 To store a scene from an external DMX controller follow the procedures below Using your DMX controller build and store scenes as you normally would Once you have built all your required scenes enter the fixtures main menu and tog
27. ent MH uses 12 DMX channels See page 37 for detailed description of the DMX traits To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures beginning on page 17 as well as the set up specifications that are included with your DMX controller Use the controller s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits This will allow you to create your own programs e Follow the instruction on page 35 to set the DMX address e Be sure to use a terminator on the last fixture especially for longer cable runs more than a 100 feet e For help operating in DMX consult the user manual that came with your DMX controller OElation Professional 43 Event MH Event MH 14 Using the Built In Wireless DMX System The Event MH comes equipped with an Elation Wireless DMX Receiver built in This receiver is fully compatible with your existing Elation Wireless DMX System 14 1 Working with the Wireless DMX WDMX System e To turn the system or access the main menu and toggle to Personality Wireless DMX The next menu selection will allow the user to Activate the system Deactivate the system or Reset the system Activate turns the system on Deactivate turn the system off and Reset clears the link between the fixture and a transmitter PLEASE NOTE When the WDMX system is activate the link between the built in DMX IN XLR jacks is electronically turned off but the OUTPUT DMX XLR jacks will function
28. eriodic 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 Be sure all electrical connections are performed by a qualified electrician Clamp Mounting The Event MH 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 on next page When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp to the hanging yoke using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the hanging yoke As an OElation Professional amp 15 Event MH Event MH 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 Omega Bracket Safety Clamp Safety Cable 1 2 3 4 1 4 Turn Quick Lock Fasteners Securing the EVENT MH Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your EVENT MH 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 3 Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety Elat
29. evice during operation The housing may heat up CAUTION Never look directly into the light source as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock OkElation Professional 7 Event MH Event MH 3 FEATURES Pan 630 or 540 Tilt 265 Low power consumption e Runs on Battery or Wall Voltage Wireless DMX Receiver Built in Minimal heat emission e Equipped with 36 one watt LEDs 12 red 12 blue 12 green High quality Luxeon LEDs manufactured by Lumileds USA 100 000 hours RATED LEDs e Step less smooth RGB additive color mixing 16 7 million colors 24bit e Preprogrammed colored macros Strobe effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps white or color 12 or 10 DMX channel operation 16 or 8 bit operation e Flicker free operation for television and film Brilliant light output 3 operation mode DMX controlled stand alone or sound activated via internal microphone Dimmer intensity from 096 10096 Control board with 4 digit display and foil keyboard Digital display can be turned 180 to fit different installation position RDMX Remote DMX addressing from DMX console e Auto test for all functions Automatic Pan Tilt Correction e USITT DMX 512 Complaint Value of each DMX channel can be displayed e 8 User Assignable Program Presets Internal Program Edit and save programs to the incorporated EEPROM through the front control panel or external contro
30. gle to Edit Programs Edit Scenes Using the UP and DOWN buttons to select a scene bank to store your scene You may choose a bank from 1 250 Once you reach your desired bank press the ENTER button and use the UP and DOWN button to reach Input by Outside Next select a scene on your DMX console and press the ENTER button on the fixture The scene should then be stored to the fixtures internal memory EPROM Follow the next section to build a program with your scenes OElation Professional 47 Event MH Event MH Step 2 Editing Programs The control will store a maximum of 10 programs A program can store one or a maximum of 64 scenes Keep in mind that a scene can only be access when it is stored inside one of the 10 available programs Follow the procedure below to build an internal program Access the main menu and toggle to Edit Programs which is menu function 8 e Then tap the ENTER button and toggle to Program 1 menu function 8 2 1 e When you get to the Program 1 function tap the ENTER button The screen will then change to Edit Steps 01 this will be menu function 8 2 1 1 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle through the scenes created in Step 1 Press the ENTER button to add a scene to the program Tapping the Enter button will automatically lock the selected scene into the programs memory Repeat the process until all the desired scenes have been added to the program Ea
31. h variable speed 1 18 flashes per second Continuously mechanical dimmer 0 100 DMX Channels 12 16bit default or 10 8bit user selectable Drive Standard DMX 512 3 pole XLR Pin 3 Pin 2 Ground Pin 1 Starting DMX 001 Pan Tilt Pan movement 540 630 in max 2 0 seconds 16 bit resolution Tilt movement 265 in max 1 5 seconds 16 bit resolution Weights and measures Dimensions 29cm W x 28 2cm L x 34 7cm H Head vertical Weight net 15 8Kgs 35Lbs including battery Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice OElation Professional 59 Event MH 3 06 2009 Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 323 582 3322 323 582 3108 fax www ElationLighting com Info ElationLighitng com
32. ian Should you decide to service the fixture yourself please order genuine Elation parts directly from Elation OElation Professional 52 Event MH Event MH 17 PHOTOMETRIC DATA Beam angle 39 Intensity LUX 4768 854 1304 3 I 0 d d 3 Distance m 0 1 2 3 4 Diameter m 0 20 95 71 35 2 35 Elation Professional 53 Event MH 18 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Elation Professional Event MH Event MH Event MH 19 CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC 134905 YIMOd asa OZ LOHW THOLNOD ININ LOV HIN Q31 80 eee AOZL 782 Avcod VSONIVIA HA Q31 HOSN3S 1 YOSNAS OLLINOVIA val Event MH 55 Elation Professional Event MH 20 BATTERY PACK The battery pack can supply power to fixture for up to 8 hours of normal operation Be sure to charge the battery pack for at least 12 hours before first use To run the fixture on battery power connect the fixture to the battery pack as illustrated above and turn the battery power pack on CAUTION Never have the battery pack plugged in to wall power while running the fixture on battery power OElation Professional 56 Event MH Event MH 21 2 YEAR LIMITE
33. ion Professional 16 Event MH Event MH 7 UNDERSTADING DMX Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX and Master Slave Operation Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input and data output see figure below Be sure to only use properly rated DMX cables for DMX operation and not standrd audio cables 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 Please note this is not the same as audio microphone cable Audio cable has a different resistance rating 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 o CONTROLLER OElation Professional amp 17 Event MH Event MH 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 on the previous page
34. isplay RPAN ON OFF Pan Reverse RTIL ON OFF Tilt Reverse 16BI ON OFF Switch 16 bit 8 bit DEGR 630 540 Pan degree select MIC M XX Mic sensitivity 1 SET AUTO Clos Hold Auto Audi No DMX Status FANS HIGH AUTO Fan s mode select SPEE SP 1 SP 2 Movement Mode Select REST Reset LODA ON OFF Restore factory settings WDMX ON OFF REST WDMX control VER V 1 0 V 9 9 Software version LADJ ON OFF Lamp adjustment TEST T 01 T 30 Test function of each 2 ADJU channel CODE CXXX Fixture code code is WHEL C050 CH01 CH30 XXXX 128 127 Motor Fix LIFE 0000 9999 hours Fixture running time Clear fixture time code 3 TIME CODE CXXX code is C038 CLFE ON OFF Clear fixture time STEP 5 01 48 Steps of Program Run REC RE XX Auto Save Scene 0 1 00 Edit the channels of each 4 EDIT oes 3 0 XX 00 FFH scene UT TIME XXXX 000 2s 199 8s Time for each scene CNIN ON OFF Edit program via controller Elation Professional 23 Event MH Event MH Main Menu Functions NOE rr a UL rr ES Fa a FE ATT 0 1 Press MODE ESC to enter the main menu display flashing 2 Press ENTER and select ADDR RUN or DISP by pressing UP or DOWN button 3 Press ENTER for selecting the desired sub menu
35. ith 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 5 Event MH Event MH 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Event MH 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 EVENT MH 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 EVENT MH To prevent personal injury never touch the lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled 5 Never look directly into the lamp be
36. ixture on battery power when the battery pack is plugged into wall power 10 DMX OUTPUT JACK This 3 pin XLR jack sends a DMX signal to another DMX fixture For best results this jack should be terminated if it is the last fixture in a DMX daisy chain see DMX termination on page 18 11 DMX INPUT JACK This 3 pin XLR jack is receives an incoming DMX signal from a DMX controller 12 FUSE HOLDER This housing holds a 2A 250v GMA fuse and is designed to protect the electronics in the event of severer power fluctuations Never defeat this fuse In the event of fuse failure always be sure to replace with an exact match fuse unless other wise specified by an authorized Elation Professional technician Elation Professional amp 11 Event MH Event MH 13 POWER CONNECTION This cable provides main power to your fixture Always be sure to use a properly grounded power cable If this cable ever becomes frayed or damaged this cable should be replaced immediately by a qualified technician 14 TRANSPORT HANDLE This fixture contains a build in carrying handle be sure to always transport this fixture by the handle and never by grasping the head or yoke assembly 15 OMEGA CLAMP This system allows a quick and efficient means to secure a clamp to the unit To attach a clamp to the unit attach a clamp that is rated to handle the weight of the unit to your omega clamp After a clamp has been attached to the omega clamp attach
37. l 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 OElation Professional 36 Event MH Event MH 11 DMX CHANNEL TRAITS The chart below details the channel layout for 12 DMX channels default In 8bit mode the Pan Fine and Tilt Fine channels are not used thus converting the fixture into a 10 channel DMX fixture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 E 12 2 Pan High i Tilt High Movement Internal zeneral Pan Tilt Resolution Speed RAINBOW RED GREEN BLUE Strobe Program dimming 100 NO FUNCTION O Program Q BLACKOUT ES 7 Program SY GE 7 7 7 75 e crossranino STROBE Program COLOURS 6 Max Q Program 5 j PULSE EFFECT 50 Min IN SEQUENCES il RAINBOW COLOURS Program 9 Program 25 5 7 2 2 d Program STROBE 1 gt NO EUNCTION MOTOR RESET Max NO FUNCTION o CHANNEL 1 Pan Movement max 540 CHANNEL 2 16bit Pan Movement pan fine
38. ller you can save a maximum of 48 scenes and run the saved programs by using the run menu on the front control panel Elation Professional 8 Event MH Event MH 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 product outdoors will void all warranties written or implied Although this fixture has not duty cycle consistent operational breaks will 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 When choosing an installation location please be sure 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 mounting holes in the Omega clamp see page 16 When using the quick release Omega cam lock system be sure the four quick lock fasteners are locked in the quick lock mounting points properly Do not attempt to operate this fixtu
39. m as the master units Press the Enter button to confirm Press the Mode Esc button in order to return to the main menu 4 Program selection for Edit Program 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 Turn the encoder to select the desired program With this function you can edit specific scenes into a specific program Press the Enter button to confirm Press the Mode Esc button in order to return to the main menu 5 Automatic Scene Recording Select Edit program by turning the encoder Press the Enter button to confirm Select Edit scenes by turning the encoder Turn the encoder to select the desired scene numbers You can program a maximum number of 250 Turn the encoder to select the desired scene numbers You can program a maximum number of 250 scenes Press the Enter button to confirm Press the Mode Esc button in order to return to the main menu Example Program 2 includes scenes 10 11 12 13 Program 4 includes scenes 8 9 10 Program 6 includes scenes 12 13 14 15 16 Auto Pro Part 1 is Program 2 OElation Professional 50 Event MH Event MH 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 Part 1 7
40. normally e Ifa fixture is powered on when the built in WDMX system is activated the fixture will automatically scan for a wireless DMX signal from an Elation wireless transmitter If no wireless signal is received the fixture will electronically switch to wired mode WARNING Never connect a fixture to a controller via a DMX cable when the WDMX system is in use This could cause serious damage to the controller 14 2 Setting up the WDMX system 1 Follow the instructions that come with your wireless transmitter and connect the transmitter to your DMX controller 2 To sync your fixture with your wireless transmitter follow the steps below a Initially the WDMX indicator on the fixture should be solid red b Press and hold the configuration button on your WDMX transmitter for about 3 seconds The red green LED indicators on the transmitter and the fixture should then begin to flash rapidly for about 5 10 seconds while the two system pair Once the fixture is paired with the transmitter T1 the WDMX status indicators Elation Professional amp 44 Event MH Event MH on the both the fixture and the transmitter will stop flashing and glow solid green If the paring is unsuccessful repeat the process until the paring is secured d The fixture will store the pairing information inside a nondestructive memory bank once a link is created between the fixture and a transmitter The fixture will remember the paired
41. nt MH Event MH ic HD Switch 16 bit With this function you can switch the device from 16 bit to 8 bit resolution 1 Select 16Bl by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows ON or OFF 3 Press UP to select ON if you wish to enable this function or press DOWN button to OFF if you don t 5 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Co atte Pan degree select With this function you can select pan angle 630 or 540 1 Select DEGR by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows 630 or 540 3 Press UP to select 630 or press DOWN button to select 540 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Mic sensitivity With this function you can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone 1 Select MIC by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows M XX XX stands for the number from 0 to 99 3 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu ALEC Automatic Run by no DMX With this function you can automatic run the device by no DMX 1 Select AUTO by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows CLOS HOLD AUTO or AUDI 3 Press UP or DOWN button to select
42. o 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 Event MH which is 12 channel fixture default setting you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1 the second unit to 13 12 1 the third unit to 25 12 13 and so on OElation Professional 19 Event MH Event MH Note During start up the Event MH will automatically detect whether a DMX data 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 The3PIN 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 OElation Professional 20 Event MH Event MH 8 DISPLAY LED INDICATORS The Event MH has two LED indicators on the display These indicators are designed to give a quick visual in
43. o Program Mode Stand alone The fixture will chase through the built in program This feature is great for store front with custom logos where as the logos need to be displayed but the use of a controller is unwanted Music Control Mode Stand alone The fixture will react to sound chasing through the built in programs Great for small clubs or DJs that do not want to bother with programming Music Control Mode Master Slave You can daisy chain up to 16 fixtures together to get a synchronized light show without the need of an external controller The fixtures will react to sound chasing to a synchronized light show Set To Slave This function will set the fixture to slave mode for use in either the auto program or music control program modes DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the Elatione Show Designer 2 or Show Designer 3 13 4 Stand Alone Operation Auto Program or Music Control This mode allows a single fixture to run to the built in programs with or without sound Only use this mode when running a single fixture or when running several fixtures as individuals Mount your fixture in a secure and stable manner e For functionality without sound control Access the Function menu and select the Auto Program function this will give you access to the Auto Program submenu See page 25 for the menu break
44. o enter editing for the selected channel the fixture reacts to your 7 8 9 settings The display shows the DMX value of the edited channel Such as 11 it stands for in the channel 11 of the editing scene the DMX value is XX XX is a hexadecimal number value 01 F F Adjust the desired DMX value by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER in order to edit other channels of this scene Repeat steps 5 9 until you finish setting all the DMX values for all channels of this scene 10 Once all the channels completed the display will flash TIME 11 Press ENTER to edit the time needed the display shows 4 X stands for the time needed to run the current scene value 1 9 For example t 2 means you need 2 OElation Professional amp 33 Event MH Event MH seconds to run the current scene 12 Adjust the desired time by pressing UP or DOWN button 13 Press ENTER to save the settings for the scene you are editing the display will change to the next scene automatically 14 Repeat step 3 14 to edit and other scenes you can edit and save a maximum of 48 scenes 15 Press MODE ESC to exit The number of steps can be defined under STEP and the scenes can be called up under RUN b Editing via the external controller Call up the first scene in your controller now Select SC01 by pressing UP or DOWN button Press ENTER the display shows 1 Press
45. o select ON if you wish to enable this function or press DOWN button to OFF if you don t 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Lf Main menu 1 SEE 1 bd 0894 mic LED FANS GSPEEFESE pnarronoeg ONOFF 630 590 POO LLOSIHOLdIRUEOTRUSTIHISHIRUEC GP 1 5P o ON OFF E 0 u 39 1 Press MODE ESC to enter the main menu display flashing 2 Press UP or DOWN button to select SET r PHI Pan Reverse With this function you can reverse the Pan movement 1 Select RPAN by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows ON or OFF 3 Press UP to select ON if you wish to enable this function or press DOWN button to OFF if you don t 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu rti With this function you can reverse the Tilt movement 1 Select RTIL by pressing UP or DOWN button 2 Press ENTER the display shows ON or OFF 3 Press UP to select ON if you wish to enable this function or press DOWN button to OFF if you don t 4 Press ENTER to confirm or Press MODE ESC to return to the main menu Tilt Reverse OElation Professional 27 Eve
46. on shutter open 192 223 Random strobe effect slow to fast 224 255 No function shutter open Channel 10 General dimming option 1 0 255 Dimming 1 100 OElation Professional 40 Event MH Event MH 12 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 O2Er 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 O1Er O2Er and 05 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 the 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
47. ors 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 OElation Professional 18 Event MH Event MH 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 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 XLR Male In mE E ENT 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 t
48. re until you have familiarized yourself with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture most damages are the result of operations by persons unfamiliar with this type of product Elation Professional 9 Event MH Event MH 5 FIXTURE OVERVIEW TIN 13 1 LED LENS ASSEMBLY 36 One watt Lumileds LED s by Luxeon rated at 100 000 hours 12 red 12 green 12 blue 2 LED MENU DISPLAY Four segment LED menu display details all menu functions 3 MODE ESC BUTTON This button is used to access and exit the fixture s on board Elation Professional amp 10 Event MH Event MH 4 5 T 8 9 menu system UP BUTTON This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the fixture s menu system DOWN BUTTON This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through the fixture s menu system ENTER BUTTON This button is used to select and confirm a menu function HEAD FAN ASSEMBLY This fan is used to cool the internal temperature of the head assembly BASE ASSEMBLY The main base holds the majority of the electronics and logic boards The base also provides a means to securely mount the fixture to the floor or ceiling BATTERY POWER INPUT This jack is used to supply the fixture with power from the external battery pack NEVER attempt to run the f
49. 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 PAN movement error The yoke 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 pan yoke 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 03Er TILT movement error The head is not located in the default tilt position after start up or after a reset command This message will appear after a fixture reset if the tilt 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 OElation Professional 41 Event MH Event MH 13 OPERATION Operating Modes The Event MH can operate in several different modes This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes Auto Program Mode Master The fixture will chase through the built in programs sending a DMX control signal to all other fixtures connect via DMX cables instruction for a synchronized light show Aut
50. riefly 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 reach 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 shaded 0 MODE VALU A001 AXXX DMX address setting ADDR SLAV SLA1 SLA2 SLA3 Slave setting Change DMX address via EBOC external controller Automatic Run in Stand RUN AUTO ALON AU A Alone MAST AU M Automatic Run as Master Sound controlled Run in SOUN ALON SO A Stand Alone Professional 22 Event MH Event MH MAST SO M Sound controlled Run as Master Display the DMX 512 VALU D XX D 00 DXXX value of each channel DISP RDIS ON OFF Reverse display CLDI ON OFF Shut off LED d
51. sional 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 This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Elation Professional amp 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 Professional amp under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elation Professional amp All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bare OElation Professional 57 Event MH Event MH identifying marks to that effect E Elation Professional 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 to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation Professional in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited
52. tant information regarding safety during use and maintenance UNPACKING Thank you for purchasing the Event MH by Elation Professional Every Event MH has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that 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 Professional 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 at
53. tem menu as well as using a DMX compliant controller Memory Statistics Total Number of Programs 8 Maximum Number of Steps Scenes per a Program 48 Total Number of Scenes Steps 250 Step 1 Building Scenes The control will store a maximum of 250 scenes These scenes are then used to create the programs A program can store one or a maximum of 64 scenes Keep in mind that a scene can only be access when it is stored in a Program If you wish to build a static scene a scene consisting of no movement for a logo or gobo projection the scene must be stored inside a program To build scenes follow the instructions below Access the main menu and toggle to Edit Programs which is menu function 8 e Then tap the ENTER button and toggle to Edit Scenes menu function 8 3 e When you get to the Edit Scenes function tap the ENTER button The screen will then change to Edit Scene 001 this will be menu function 8 3 1 You can then press the ENTER button to begin to edit scene 1 or use the UP and DOWN buttons to toggle to access scenes 2 250 Once in the scene edit screen you have access to the functions listed below Tapping the ENTER button will instantly allow you to change the values of the selected function in real time The values can be adjusted from 0 250 Once you achieved your desired value tap the ENTER button once again to automatically lock the value into the scenes memory You can repeat the proc
54. tempt any repairs Elation Professional 4 Event MH Event MH yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty Elation Encourages Recycling Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash Please recycle whenever possible WARRANTY REGISTRATION The Event MH carries 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 Never open this fixture while in use This device falls under protection class 1 Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly Qualified personnel must perform all electrical connections 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 damaged replace it immediately w
55. transmitter even if the fixture is turned off for extended periods of time 14 3 Clearing Transmitter Link 1 Access the fixture s main menu and toggle to Personality Wireless DMX Reset Select Reset to clear any existing link between the fixture and a transmitter The WDMX indictor on the fixture will turn solid red when the link is severed 2 You may also clear the link from the transmitter First be sure the fixture s is powered on and then hold down the configuration button on the transmitter for as least 5 seconds This will automatically clear the link between the transmitter and any fixture that is powered on All WDMX indictors will glow solid red if the procedure was successful 14 4 WDMX Indicators 1 Rapid flashing Red Green Syncing in to a transmitter 2 Slow flashing Red Green Paired with a transmitter Transmitter is not receiving a DMX signal from a controller 3 Solid Green Paired with a transmitter and receiving DMX data 4 Solid Red Not paired with a transmitter free OElation Professional 45 Event MH Event MH 15 WORKING WITH BUILT IN PROGRAMS The fixture comes equipped with a built in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture s control board Programs can be created and stored using the fixture s control board or by using an external DMX controller The following instructions will detail the procedures for using the on board sys
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