Theatrelight TL-Z1000 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
 Holding for more than 3 sec on Wireless DMX Z1000s, unlinks the receiver from its transmitter
The Test key has an internal blue LED which:
 Mimics the intensity of the Z1000 light output in non-Wireless DMX versions
 Acts as a Link indicator in Z1000s 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 Z1000 instructions is printed as a reminder on one side of the top lid of the
Z1000. 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 locking tension of the focus knobs may be adjusted:
 Set the the focus knob in the lock position 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 friction may be adjusted:
 Slide the top lid back to access the condensor lens, or slide the zoom lens lids
 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:
 Slacken the tilt knob, 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

If required the yoke may be moved:
 Slacken the tilt knob, then pull the cap off the left yoke nut
 With an M8 spanner, 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 any of the three Z1000 lenses for cleaning or changing:
 Slide the top lid back to access the condensor lens, or slide the zoom lens lids
 Turn the top lens clips clear of the lens, push the lens top back, then remove it

Reverse the process to install a lens. The grooved side of every lens must be to the front.

Cleaning the Z1000

For maximum optical and electrical efficiency and long life, the Z1000 must be kept free of dust:
 Blow any dust out of the interior of the Z1000, fan blades, and heatsink fins
 Clean all lenses and the LED module lens with a damp lint-free cloth
Don'ts
 Do not connect the Z1000 to a dimmed mains supply
 Do not use any solvent other than water to clean the lenses
 Do not subject the Z1000 to excessive force or shock
 Do not operate the Z1000 in wet conditions
 Do not attempt to repair the Z1000 in case of faults - return it to your sales agent
This product is not for domestic use
Contact Details
Theatrelight New Zealand Theatrelight Asia
665D Gt South Rd Auckland NZ QianLong Industrial District, SanXiang, ZhongShan, PRC
phone ++64 9 622-1197 phone ++86 7608 632-0516
info@theatrelight.co.nz info@tl-asia.com
TL-Z1000 Zoom Profile Spotlight Operators Manual
The TL-Z1000 is an LED Zoom Profile spotlight suitable for general lighting in theatres and TV studios,
and for exhibition and display in art galleries and museums. This manual applies to the Z1000 one colour
model, the Z1000 2C two colour tuneable white model , and the four colour RGBW model.
Back Panel View

Power Connection

The Z1000 requires a non-dimmed power supply of rated voltage marked on the back panel.
 Operating the Z1000 on a dimmed power supply will void your warranty
 Plug the supplied power cable between the Z1000 IEC socket and a power supply
 Ensure the power supply is rated within the limits on the Z1000 back panel
 Ensure the power supply has an effective Earth connection

Standalone Operation all models

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 matches 250 w tungsten bulbs 2: Fade matches 500 w tungsten bulbs
3: Fade matches 1 Kw tungsten bulbs 4: Fade matches 2 Kw tungsten bulbs
5: Fade matches 5 Kw tungsten bulbs 6: Fire fade/flicker effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
7: Ramp cycle 10 minutes to 0.5 sec
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

RGBW Standalone Operation

The Z1000 RGBW model has built-in colour selections for operation in stand-alone mode (ie without
a DMX control panel). For details see the leaflet "TL Luminaires 4 Colour RGBW Standalone Modes".
8: Random flash effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright