Elation RGB Lamp User Manual
Elation RGB Lamp User Manual

Elation RGB Lamp User Manual

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Elation Professional
6122 S Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com
Rev. 6/6/2008
Version 1.53/27

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  • Page 1 Elation Professional 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90040 www.elationlighting.com Rev. 6/6/2008 Version 1.53/27...
  • Page 2 ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10. DMX Channel Traits…...….…………………………………………………………….. 25 a. 14 Channel Mode ………………………………………………………………. 25 b. 10 Channel Mode ………………………………………………………………. 28 c. 13 Channel Mode ………………………………………………………………. 29 11. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 30 12. Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………31 13. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 33 14. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 34 ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 4: General Information

    These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance. UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the Impression™ by Elation Professional®. Every Impression™ 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.
  • Page 5 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 user modifications to the device are not subject to warranty. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    Please do not attempt to service this fixture. All service related issues should be referred to an authorized Elation service technician. 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. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 7: Fixture Overview

    Menu with Foil Key Pad (data entry) 4. Base with various connectors and Camlock mounting system ©Elation Professional® 5. Power On/Off Switch 6. DMX- Output (3-pin XLR) 7. DMX- Input (3-pin XLR) 8. Fuse Holder and Fuse (GMA 5x20mm, 220V/4A) 9.
  • Page 8 The Camlock clamp system allows a quick and efficient means to secure the unit. For proper installation see “Mounting and Installation” on page 12. 5. Power Switch – The switch is used to control main power to fixture’s electronics. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 9 10. Safety Cable Mounting Point Connection – The fixture includes two safety cable slots intergraded into the base. Be sure to use these slots as a secondary rigging point to secure the fixture in the event a clamp fails. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 10: Features

    • 10˚ Beam Angle • Optional Lens Replacement Kit (25˚) • Fully Functional in any Position • USITT DMX-512 Complaint (3-pin DMX Connections) • Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed • Extremely Light Weight 16.5lbs / 7.5kg ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 11: General Guidelines

    Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture; most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals. If service is ever required, please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 12: Mounting And Installation

    For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal. Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 13: Mounting Points

    Please also note that the fixture is clearly marked with a “FRONT” orientation; this will ensure a universal orientation when mounting several fixtures. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 14: Clamp Mounting

    Camlock fasteners with Camlock mounting points on the base and turn the two fasteners 90° to lock them in place. To release the Camlock repeat the same action in reverse. See the illustration on the next page for details on the floor stand. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 15: Side Mounting

    Line up the Camlock fasteners with Camlock mounting points on the base and turn the two fasteners 90° to lock them in place. To release the Camlock repeat the same action in reverse. See the illustration on the next page for details on the floor stand. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 16: Securing

    The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 17: Understanding Dmx

    Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also, remember that a DMX line must be daisy chained and cannot be split, unless using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 18 XLR input and output connectors. Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 19: Dmx Terminator

    The following chart details a proper cable conversion. 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 ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 20 DMX input jack. The DMX controller could be switched off or defective. A DMX cable or connector is defective. A DMX terminator has not been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 21: Fixture Menu

    LED will briefly readout OK 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 button. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 22 Head Lamp Off if DMX off Position Feedback White Adjust ©Elation Professional® Level 4 Description of Function Defines the starting DMX address Manual control of all system functions Manual control of the Pan motor (X-movement) Manual control of the Pan and Tilt movement Activate the White- or Full-Power Mode;...
  • Page 23 Please lock and unlock the control panel by pressing the menu keys MODE & ENTER & UP at the same time. Additional features during switching-ON the system: 1200Hz Mode (Hold down the UP- button during power ON) ©Elation Professional® Input for red adjustments Blue Input for blue adjustments...
  • Page 24 06 = 600Hz / 12 = 1200Hz N = Normal Mode / C = Compressed Mode / H = High Res. Mode N = Tilt normal / I = Tilt inverted N = Pan normal / I = Pan inverted ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 25: Operation

    1. Follow the instruction on page above to set the DMX address. 2. Be sure to use a terminator on the last fixture, especially for longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet). 3. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included with your DMX controller. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 26: Dmx Channel Traits

    Color 07 – Cyan Color 08 – Blue Color 09 – Lavender Color 10 – Mauve Color 11 – Magenta Color 12 - Pink White – CTO ©Elation Professional® Time and Value Min. 3.2 s Min. 1.5 s Color temperature @ 3200K 0..255 00..FF...
  • Page 27 Slow – fast Fan min. as long as temp. < 60°C RESET (Normal Mode) 13) Movement No movement Moveme Size TILT ©Elation Professional® Time and Value Color temperature @ 5600K Color temperature @ 7200K Slow – fast Slow - fast...
  • Page 28 (DMX ≥ 001) the Impression will change the color to white immediately and will then be adjustable in the color temperature in a range between 3200K and 7200K. Hence a color correction for others than white is not intended. ©Elation Professional® Time and Value size / phase see also PAN...
  • Page 29 Dim-in then dim-out (random pattern) Strobe effect, slow – fast Shutter open RESET Shutter open 10) Dimmer Dimmer (0% - 100%) ©Elation Professional® Time and Value Min. 3.2 s Min. 1.5 s Color temperature @ 3200K Color temperature @ 5600K...
  • Page 30 Rainbow-effect Stop will pause this function. After resuming the rainbow-effect will be continued with the current color. The Rainbow-effect will run synchronously only if it will be started going out from one of the predefined colors (see also before). ©Elation Professional® Time and Value min. 3.2 s 0..255 0..255 min.
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture. Please refer all other service related issues to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you decide to service the fixture yourself please order genuine Elation parts directly from Elation. ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    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 ®...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: Dimensional Drawings

    DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS: ©Elation Professional® impression™...
  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Weight (net) 7.5 kg / 16.5 lbs Please Note: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice. ©Elation Professional® [-] = Pin 2 [Ground] = Pin 1.
  • Page 36 Elation Professional 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 / 323-832-9142 fax www.ElationLighting.com / Info@ElationLighitng.com Rev. 6/6/2008 Version 1.53/27...

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