Theatrelight TL-F500 Operator's Manual

Test Key and Test LED behaviour
Pressing the Test key:
Flashes the intensity or rate of the current effect to Full, and cancels held DMX levels
If held for more than 3 sec on Wireless DMX F500s, unlinks the receiver from its transmitter
The Test key has an internal blue LED which:
Mimics the intensity of the F500 light output in non-Wireless DMX versions
Acts as a Link indicator in F500s fitted with Wireless DMX (see Wireless DMX Operation)
Excepting over-temperature states, the Test and Status indicators are set off 5 minutes after power
up, or a change to the back panel controls.
Hiding the Instructions
A short form copy of the F500 instructions is printed as a reminder on one side of the top lid of the
F500. To hide or show the instructions:
Depress the lid latch, slide the top lid out, turn it upside down, then slide it back in
Focus Knob Lock adjustment
If required the focus knob locking tension may be adjusted:
Set the the focus knob in the lock postion by turning it so it points either forward or back
Turn the screw in the centre of the focus knob slightly to adjust the locking tension
Focus Slide Friction adjustment
If required the focus slide action may be adjusted:
Depress the lid latch and slide the top lid back
Turn the cam at the base of the lens tray with a flat blade screwdriver to adjust the slide action
Slide the top lid back into place
Tilt Friction adjustment
If required, the permanent tilt friction (with the tilt lock loose) may be adjusted:
Turn the tilt knob anticlockwise half a turn, then pull the cap off the left yoke nut
With an M8 spanner, adjust the left yoke nut to the required friction, then replace the cap
Yoke Position adjustment
The F500 is initially supplied with the yoke centred so it can move around both ends of the F500. If
required the yoke may be positioned closer to the front or back:
Turn the tilt knob anticlockwise one turn, then pull the cap off the left yoke nut
Use an M8 spanner to undo the left yoke nut so the yoke can slide forwards or backwards
When in position, adjust the left yoke nut to the required friction, then replace the cap
Changing Lenses
To remove the F500 Fresnel lens for cleaning or changing:
Set the lens to the front using the focus knob, depress the lid latch and slide the top lid back
Turn the top lens clips clear of the lens, push the lens top back, lift the lens near horizontal,
then slide it out
Reverse the process to install a lens. The grooved side must be at the front.
Changing between Theatre and Display versions
The F500 is supplied fitted with colour runners, or their blanking parts. To swap these:
With power disconnected, undo the four screws fixing the front molding and remove it
Swap the side and bottom colour runners with their blanking parts
Replace the front molding and its four screws
Cleaning the F500
For maximum optical and electrical efficiency and long life, the F500 must be kept free of dust:
Blow any dust out of the interior of the F500, fan blades, and heatsink fins
Clean both sides of the Fresnel lens and the front of the LED module lens with lint-free cloth
Don'ts
Do not connect the F500 to a dimmed mains supply
Do not subject the F500 to excessive force or shock
Do not operate the F500 in wet conditions
Do not attempt to repair the F500 in case of faults - return it to your sales agent
This product is not for domestic use
Contact Details
Theatrelight New Zealand
6 Rowe St, Onehunga
NZ
phone ++64 9 622-1197
info@theatrelight.co.nz
TL Asia
QianLong Industrial District, SanXiang, ZhongShan
PRC
phone ++86 7608 632-0516
info@tl-asia.co.nz
TL-F500 Fresnel Operators Manual
The TL-F500 is a white LED Fresnel spotlight suitable for general lighting in small theatres and TV
studios, and for exhibition and display in art galleries and museums. It is available fitted with colour
runners to hold colour filters and beam shaping barndoors for theatre use, or without colour runners for
display use. The model can be changed by the user as the parts are included for both Theatre and
Display types.
Power Connection
The F500 requires a non-dimmed power supply of rated voltage marked on the back panel.
Plug the supplied power cable between the F500 IEC socket and a power supply
Ensure the power supply is rated within the limits on the F500 back panel
Ensure the power supply has an effective Earth connection
Operating the F500 on a dimmed power supply will void your warrantee
Standalone Operation
When DMX is not connected, the finger settable Level knob controls the intensity/rate of the
fade/effects function set by the Mode switch. Standalone operation is useful for permanent lighting
or effects, or for local On/Off control when focussing:
Set the Mode Switch for the following effects:
1: Fade time matches 250 watt tungsten bulbs
2: Fade time matches 500 watt tungsten bulbs
3: Fade time matches 1 kw tungsten bulbs
4: Fade time matches 2 kw tungsten bulbs
5: Fade time matches 5 kw tungsten bulbs
6: Fire fade/flicker effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
7: Ramp cycle up/dn 0-100%: Off, 10 minutes to 0.5 sec fade cycle
8: Random flash effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
9: Strobe flash effect: Off, 1 to 25 flashes per sec
Adjust the Level knob to set the intensity or rate of the effect
Press the Test key to test at Full the intensity or rate of the effect