Elation Professional Home Safety Product 30 User's Manual
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1. D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance Opti Tri 30 Warranty Registration Opti Tri 30 Features To optimize the performance of this product please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference Opti Tri 30 General Instructions Multi Colors Built in Microphone Five Operating Modes DMX 512 protocol Six DMX Modes 1 Channel Mode 2 Channel Mode 3 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode amp 7 Channel Mode Dimming 0 100 in 2 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode amp 7 Channel Mode Daisy Chain Units Together in DMX Mode The Opti Tri 30 carries a two year 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 included in the shipping carton If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice You may obtain a R A number by2. INPUT OUTPUT SOUND REMOTE CONTROL INPUT POWER INPUT OUTPUT SOUND REMOTE CONTROL INPUT POWER INPUT OUTPUT DMX512 DMX DMX COMMON 1 2 3 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 1 2 3 1 2 3 DMX DMX COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR Figure 4 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 stan dard 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 chart below details a proper cable conversion Conductor 5 Pin XLR Male In 3 Pin XLR Female Out Pin 1 Do Not Use Do Not Use Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 2 Not Used Not Used Data True signal Data Compliment signal Ground Shield 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion LED Display On Off To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds press the MODE button until 0001 is displayed press the UP button to display 0002 Now the display will disappear after 10s Press any button to turn the display on again Be advised though that the display will turn off automatically a
3. Opti Tri 30 Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and exter nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing 2 Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days 3 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew Opti Tri 30 Trouble Shooting Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter with solutions Unit not responding to DMX 1 Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly pin 3 is hot on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be hot Also check that all cables are connected to the right connectors it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected Unit does not respond to sound 1 Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit Opti Tri 30 7 Channel Mode DMX Values and Functions Channel Value Function 1 RED 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE 1 255 0 100 4 1 255 COLOR MACROS PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE 5 0 15 NOTHING 16 255 STROBING SPEED CONTROL 6 MODE 0 31 RGB USING CHANNEL S 1 2 amp 3 32 63 DIM BRIGHT 64 95 BRIGHT DIM 96 127 DIM BRIGHT DIM 128 159 COLOR M
4. address 3 To run the 1 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 1000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 1 Channel Mode 4 To run the 2 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 2000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 2 Channel Mode 5 To run the 3 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 3000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 3 Channel Mode 6 To run the 4 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 4000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 4 Channel Mode 7 To run the 6 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 5000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 6 Channel Mode 8 To run the 7 Channel Mode press the MODE button until 6000 is displayed This is the DMX addressing for the 7 Channel Mode 9 Please see pages 10 12 for DMX values and traits Opti Tri 30 1 Channel Mode DMX Values and Functions Channel Value Function 1 COLOR MACROS 0 OFF 1 7 BASTARD AMBER 8 15 MEDIUM AMBER 16 23 PALE AMBER GOLD 24 31 GALLO GOLD 32 39 GOLDEN AMBER 40 47 LIGHT RED 48 55 MEDIUM RED 56 63 MEDIUM PINK 64 71 BROADWAY PINK 72 79 FOLLIES PINK 80 87 LIGHT LAVENDER 88 95 SPECIAL LAVENDER 96 103 LAVENDER 104 111 INDIGO 112 119 HEMSLEY BLUE 120 127 TIPTON BLUE 128 135 LIGHT STEEL BLUE 136 143 LIGHT SKY BLUE 144 151 SKY BLUE 152 159 BRILLIANT BLUE 160 167 LIGHT GREEN BLUE 168 175 BRIGHT BLU
5. E 176 183 PRIMARY BLUE 184 191 CONGO BLUE 192 199 PALE YELLOW GREEN 200 207 MOSS GREEN 208 215 PRIMARY GREEN 216 223 DOUBLE CTB 224 231 FULL CTB 232 239 HALF CTB 240 247 DARK BLUE 248 255 WHITE Channel 1 2 and 3 will not work when Channel 4 is being used When using Channel 4 Channel 5 will control the speed of the macro Channel Value Function 1 RED 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE 1 255 0 100 4 1 255 COLOR MACROS PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE 5 0 15 NOTHING 16 255 STROBING MACRO SPEED 6 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 Opti Tri 30 6 Channel Mode DMX Values and Functions Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 12 Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 11 Channel Value Function 1 RED 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE 1 255 0 100 Channel Value Function 1 RED 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE 1 255 0 100 4 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 Channel Value Function 1 1 255 COLOR MACROS PLEASE SEE 1 CHANNEL MODE 2 0 255 DIMMER 0 100 Opti Tri 30 2 Channel Mode DMX Values and Functions Opti Tri 30 3 Channel Mode DMX Values and Functions Opti Tri 30 4 Channel Mode DMX Values and Functions Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 13
6. IXING 160 191 3 COLOR CHANGE 192 223 7 COLOR CHANGE 224 255 SOUND ACTIVE 7 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 Channel 1 2 and 3 will not work when Channel 4 is being used When using Channel 6 Channel 5 will control the speed of the color changing Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 14 Opti Tri 30 Specifications Model Opti Tri 30 SPECIFICATIONS Working Position Any safe working position Voltage 100V 240V 47 63Hz LED s 21 x 1 Watt LED s Power Consumption 120V 26 5W 230V 26 5W Beam Angle 10 Degrees Weight 5 07lbs 2 3 kgs Dimensions 9 84 L x 7 2 W x 5 7 H Colors RGB Color Mixing DMX Channels 6 DMX Modes 1 Channel Mode 2 Channel Mode 3 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode amp 7 Channel Mode Warranty 2 Year 730 days Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Elation Professionals A Division of the AmericanDJ Group of Companies World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3311 Web www elationlighting com E mail info elationlighting com Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 15 Opti Tri 30 Warranty 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A Elation Professionals hereby warrants
7. User Instructions Opti Tri 30 Introduction Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 2 Rev 5 09 Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Opti Tri 30 by Elation Pro fessional Every Opti Tri 30 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 fixture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact In the case damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our customer support number for further instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support Introduction The Opti Tri 30 is part of Elation Professionals continu ing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures The Opti Tri 30 is a powerful DMX intelligent LED wash This wash is light weight and compact which makes it a great piece for mobile DJ s and clubs This unit can be used as a stand alone unit or in a master slave configuration The unit has five operating modes that include sound active mode RGB mode Macro mode Auto mode and DMX con trolled Customer Support Elation 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 al
8. contacting our customer support team on our customer support number All pack ages returned to the service department not displaying a R A number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper Power Supply Before plugging your unit in be sure the source volt age in your area matches the required voltage for your Elation Opti Tri 30 The Elation Opti Tri 30 is available in a 120v and 220v version Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue you should be sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before attempt ing to operate you fixture DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal pro tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that trav els from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR ter minals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compli ant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixt
9. fter 10 seconds To set the display press the MODE button until 0001 is displayed The display will now stay on at all times 0001 LCD display on at all times 0002 LCD display shuts off after 10 seconds Operating Modes You can use the Opti Tri 30 in five ways Sound Active mode The unit will react to sound chasing through the built in programs Macro mode There are 32 color macros to choose from Auto mode There are 6 built in programs to choose from RGB mode Control the intensity of all three colors adjusting the intensity to your desire DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as as the Elation Show Designer Master Slave Operation This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master Slave mode In Master Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units built in programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however only one unit can be programmed to act as the Master Master Slave Connections and Settings 1 Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit Use standard XLR microphone cables to link your units together Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the ouput The first unit in the chain master will use the female XLR connector only The last u
10. ies of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this prod uct 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 circum stances shall Elation Professionals be liable for any loss or damage direct or conse quential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professionals Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a electronic bal last which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source
11. nd fire in case of an internal short Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the cover under any conditions There are no user serviceable parts inside Never operate this unit when it s cover is removed Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation Allow about 6 15cm between this device and a wall Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product out doors voids all warranties During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by t he manufacturer See page 10 for cleaning details Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu d ing amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water
12. nit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only 2 Set the Master unit to your desired mode or operation 3 For the Slave unit s set the display to DMX mode 3 or 3 Channel mode The display should read 3000 or any variables i e 3001 Opti Tri 30 Operating Instructions Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 8 Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 7 3002 etc 4 Connect the Slave unit or units and they will automatically start to follow the Master Sound Active Mode In this mode the Opti Tri 30 will react to sound and chase through the different colors 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 7 So is dis played 2 The fixture will now change via sound Macro Mode 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 8 XX is dis played 2 There are 32 macros to choose from Select your desired macro by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons Auto Mode 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 9 XX is dis played 2 There are 6 built in programs to choose from Select your desired program by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons You can set your program speed by following the instructions below Auto Mode Speed Adjustment 1 To adjust the speed of your Auto mode program press the MODE button until A XX is displayed 2 Press the UP or DOWN b
13. s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior Opti Tri 30 Set Up DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR SOUND REMOTE CONTROL INPUT POWER INPUT OUTPUT SOUND REMOTE CONTROL INPUT POWER INPUT OUTPUT SOUND REMOTE CONTROL INPUT POWER INPUT OUTPUT DMX512 DMX DMX COMMON 1 2 3 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 1 2 3 1 2 3 DMX DMX COMMON DMX512 OUT 3 PIN XLR Figure 2 Figure 3 1 Ground 1 Ground XLR Male Socket XLR Pin Configuration 3 Hot 2 Cold 2 Cold 3 Hot XLR Female Socket Pin 3 Data True positive Pin 2 Data Compliment negative Pin 1 Ground Special Note Line Termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a cable terminator ADJ part number Z DMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR SOUND REMOTE CONTROL INPUT POWER
14. so visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or sugges tions 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 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 war ranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Elation customer support PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 www elationlighting com OPTI TRI 30 Opti Tri 30 Safety Precautions Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 4 Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 3 To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit rain or moisture Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt age for your unit Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock a
15. to the original purchaser Elation Profes sionals 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 Professionals 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 Professionals 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 Professionals shall have no liability whatsoever 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 prod uct is modified in any manner which Elation Professionals concludes after inspec tion affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professionals factory unless prior written authori zation
16. ure assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX Operation The Opti Tri 30 can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Opti Tri 30 has 6 DMX Channel Modes To select you desired DMX Channel mode please see pages 8 9 Your unit and your DMX controller require a approved DMX 512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data output Figure 1 We rec ommend Accu Cable DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard 110 120 Ohm shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 5 Opti Tri 30 Set Up Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 6 Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR
17. uttons to make the adjustmetns A 01 is the slowest speed A 15 the fastest speed When the display reads A 00 the Auto mode is running by sound activity Set to your desire RGB Mode 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 2 When XXX is displayed you are in Red dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 3 When XXX is displayed you are in Green dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 3 When XXX is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity Opti Tri 30 Operating Instructions Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 10 Elation Professional www elationlighting com Opti Tri 30 Instruction Manual Page 9 Opti Tri 30 Operating Instructions DMX Mode Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs The Opti Tri 30 has 6 DMX modes 1 Channel mode 2 Channel mode 3 Channel mode 4 Channel mode 6 Channel mode and a 7 Channel mode See pages 10 12 for each modes DMX traits 1 This function will allow you to control each individual fixture s traits with a standard DMX 512 controller 2 To run your fixture in DMX mode plug in the fixture via the XLR con nections to any standard DMX controller Select your desired DMX mode and then press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the DMX
18. was issued to purchaser by Elation Professionals 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 Profession als will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for war ranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elation Professionals under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elation Professionals All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E Elation Professionals 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 Professionals in connec tion 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 warrant
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