Color Tone 50™ CONTENTS General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 4 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 5 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 4 Safety Instructions………………………………………………………..…………. 6 Features…………………………………………………………………………………… 7 General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 8 Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 9 Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 10 a. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 10 b.
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Color Tone 50,™ 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.
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Color Tone 50™ 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.
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 COLOR TONE 50™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues. 4. Never look directly into the light source. You risk injury to your retina, which may induce blindness.
Color Tone 50™ 3. FEATURES • Upgradable Firmware via Elation E-Loader Programming Device • Light Source: Philips Lexel Led Module • Convection Cooled – No Fans (Silent Operation) • 2 DMX Channel Modes: 3 and 7 • Selectable Color Temperature from 2700K to 6500K •...
Color Tone 50™ 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 This fixture was designed for indoor use only, use of this fixture outside will void manufactures warranty.
Color Tone 50™ 6. MOUNTING and INSTALLATION Cautions: For added protection mount fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in areas were a 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.
Mounting The COLOR TONE 50™ is fully operational in any mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration below). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5’) away from any flammable materials (decoration, drapes, etc.).
Securing the COLOR TONE 50™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your COLOR TONE 50™ 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.
The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The Color Tone 50™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Color Tone 50™ is a 3 channel DMX fixture (3 channel default, can also be a 7 channel fixture).
2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
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In the case of the Color Tone 50™, which is up to a seven channel fixture, you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 8 (7 + 1), the third unit to 15 (7 + 8), and so on.
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 Color Tone 50™. During normal operation, tapping the “MODE/ESC” key once will access the fixture’s main menu.
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Color Tone 50™ Key lock LOCK ON/OFF (Press the MENU button for 3 seconds to activate) <CHAN> 3CH/7CH DMX channel Mode <FAIL> OFF/HOLD/AUTO DMX Loss Configuration <DFSE> ON/OFF Restore to Default Settings <VER> V-1.0~V-9.9 Software version RXXX(0-255) <RED GXXX(0-255) GREN BXXX(0-255)...
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Color Tone 50™ 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 proper and unique starting DMX address to each and every fixture.
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Color Tone 50™ <DISP> - Menu Display Settings This function allows the internal programs to run in either stand-alone or master/salve DMX chain. In “Alone” mode “VALU” - Display the DMX 512 value of each channel This function will electronically display the current DMX value for any channel that is currently being adjusted.
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Color Tone 50™ <FAIL> DMX Fault Protection This function dictates how the fixture will operate in the event DMX signal is suddenly lost while operating in DMX mode. The three fail safe modes are; 1) “OFF” which will blackout all light output. 2) “HOLD,” which will hold the last DMX command, or 3 “AUTO,”...
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Color Tone 50™ Where “XXXX ”represents the total number of running hours. This time is none destructive and will remain in the fixtures memory indefinitely. Use this time to track rentals or show durations. <CODE> Clear run time access code This lock-out code prevents the current run time from being erased accidently.
Color Tone 50™ 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. If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal, the display will flash continuously.
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Color Tone 50™ Controller Settings: (assuming the fixture is addressed at 001) 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"...
Color Tone 50™ 10. OPERATION Operating Modes: The Color Tone 50™ can operate in four 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.
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A DMX controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs. The Color Tone 50™ uses up to 7 DMX channels. See page 30 for detailed description of the DMX traits. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures on pages 13-16 as well as the set-up specifications that are included with your DMX controller.
Color Tone 50™ 11. 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 system menu as well as using a DMX compliant controller.
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Color Tone 50™ Blue “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.
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Color Tone 50™ then change to Edit Steps 01. 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’...
Color Tone 50™ DMX channel function and values: Elation Professional - COLOR TONE 50 DMX channel functions and values: Mode/Channel Value Function 3 CH 7 CH Red Value 0-255 Red 0~255 (0-Off, 255-100% Red) Green Value 0-255 Green 0~255 (0-Off, 255-100% Green)
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Color Tone 50™ 106-111 Color temperature (4100K) 112-117 Color temperature (4200K) 118-123 Color temperature (4300K) 124-129 Color temperature (4400K) 130-135 Color temperature (4500K) 136-141 Color temperature (4600K) 142-147 Color temperature (4700K) 148-153 Color temperature (4800K) 154159 Color temperature (4900K) 160-165...
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Color Tone 50™ 41-70 Internal program 2 71-100 Internal program 3 101-130 Internal program 4 131-160 Internal program 5 161-190 Internal program 6 191-220 Internal program 7 221-255 Internal program 8 Special (7-Channel Mode) No function (shutter open) 1-95 Strobe effect slow to fast...
There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp. Please refer all other service issues to an authorized Elation service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local dealer.
® 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 under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement ®...
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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.
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Elation Professional 6122 South Eastern Ave Los Angeles, CA. 90040 323-582-3322 / 323-582-3108 fax www.ElationLighting.com /Info@ElationLighitng.com 7/07/2010-visage Ver 1.1...