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  • Page 1 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: About This Document

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION OUR GOAL We are committed to providing you the highest quality in customer service. Our comprehensive resources are available to help your business succeed and ensure you get the full benefi t of being a Vari-Lite customer.

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings And Notices

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICES Read this user manual in full before attempting to install, operate or maintain the fi xture to which it relates. This user manual is intended to provide general guidance to such suitably qualifi ed personnel. Installation and opera- tion of the fi...

  • Page 4: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL COMPLIANCE NOTICE FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 5: How To Obtain Warranty Service

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE A copy of the Limited Warranty card was included in the shipping package for this product. To obtain warranty service, please contact customer service at 1-214-647-7880, or entertainment.service@ signify.com and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty service. You will need to provide the model and serial number of the item being returned, a description of the problem or failure and the name of the registered user or organization.
  • Page 6 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL DESCRIPTION 1  FEATURES • Precision high-output profile luminaire designed for • Limited movement calibration start up – reduce risk of theatre and studio – ideal moving head fixture for the fixture hitting set objects or shaking the rig. Minimal precision key lighting and special effects in the most calibration start-up noise.

  • Page 7: Power And Data Cabling Requirements

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL INSTALLATION & SETUP 2  POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING POWER This fi xture requires standard AC power distribution from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Current required depends on the AC supply voltage. NOTE: The mating Neutrik® powerCON® True1 connector is supplied; however, you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate for your application.

  • Page 8: Data Cables

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL DATA CABLES The luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA THRU (out) applications. DATA IN requires a 5-pin, female XLR connector and DATA THRU requires a 5-pin, male XLR connector. When purchasing or constructing data cables, it is important that not only the correct cable type be used, but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system.

  • Page 9: Termination Connector

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TABLE 2. RECOMMENDED CABLES TYPE PAIRS ZΩ* JACKET TEMP (°F) TEMP (°C) BELDEN CABLES 1215A IBM Type 6 Offi ce 1269A PTFE 22 (solid) High Temp, Plenum 8102 UL2919 8132 UL2919 8162 UL2493 82729 PTFE High Temp, Plenum...
  • Page 10 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL Install mounting hardware and brackets: Step 1. Install truss hooks (also refer to “Truss Hook Hardware (by oth- Mega Claw Truss Hook ers)” on page 23) for additional information) on two provided (not provided) truss hook brackets as required as shown in Figure 2-7.

  • Page 11: Connecting Data And Power

    Dress AC input and data cables and secure them so that they will not interfere with luminaire head and yoke movement. Data In Data Thru Data Thru Termination** VL1600 Profile Channel Requirements* DMX512 Description Menu Display Channels 45 Channels 16-Bit Enhanced Mode (default) **DMX terminator required for last fixture on DMX line.
  • Page 12 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL POWERING UP POWER-UP PROCEDURE When the luminaire is powered up for the fi rst time, the default setting is enabled and the lamp remains off . When AC power is applied, the luminaire immediately begins a calibration sequence that steps it through full pan and tilt movements.

  • Page 13: Transportation And Shipping Case Requirements

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TRANSPORTING When shipping or transporting luminaires, Vari-Lite recommends that the luminaire(s) be suffi ciently protected against any (including, but not limited to) shock, vibration, drops, jarring, exposure to the environment, etc. Failure to suffi ciently protect any Vari-Lite luminaire during shipping or transportation will result in damage and void the luminaire’s warranty.

  • Page 14: Color Wheel

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL OPERATION 3  COLOR WHEEL The VL1600 Profi le accomodates EasySwap color fi lters. EasySwap color fi lters can be switched out by remov- ing the fi lter and inserting another one into the slot. VL1600 Profi le has one EasySwap color wheel with seven color fi...

  • Page 15: Gobo Wheel

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL GOBO WHEEL The VL1600 Profi le accomodates glass gobos. The VL1600 Profi le rotating gobo wheel off ers seven rotatable, indexable gobo positions and one open position. 1. Leafy Breakup 2. Alpha Waves 3. Lattice 4. Night Sky 5.

  • Page 16: Dmx Operation

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL gobo wheel crossed slot screw (2 per head cover) CAUTION: Do not push on gobo glass. Press on gobo carrier only. CAUTION: Do not touch gobos with bare fi ngers. Wear cotton gloves or other covering while replacing. To...
  • Page 17 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TABLE 1. VL1600 PROFILE 16-BIT MODE AND 16-BIT MODE ENHANCED DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT ENHANCED Intensity High 0-65536 16-bit control of Dimming Intensity Low Pan High 32768 0-65536 540° Total Pan Rotation...
  • Page 18 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TABLE 1. VL1600 PROFILE 16-BIT MODE AND 16-BIT MODE ENHANCED DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT ENHANCED 31 - 34 User Preset 6 35 - 38 User Preset 7 39 - 42 User Preset 8...
  • Page 19 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TABLE 1. VL1600 PROFILE 16-BIT MODE AND 16-BIT MODE ENHANCED DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT ENHANCED 0 - 65536 16-bit control of index and rotation of gobo wheel 1. Gobo 1 Rot/...
  • Page 20 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TABLE 1. VL1600 PROFILE 16-BIT MODE AND 16-BIT MODE ENHANCED DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT ENHANCED Used as a control channel for different movement 0 - 255 options for Gobo Wheel 2 (Channel 21) 0 - 5 Gobo Selection using shortest (quickest) path.
  • Page 21 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TABLE 1. VL1600 PROFILE 16-BIT MODE AND 16-BIT MODE ENHANCED DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT ENHANCED Functions do not require 3 second DMX rule. mode will change once DMX level is reached...
  • Page 22 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TABLE 1. VL1600 PROFILE 16-BIT MODE AND 16-BIT MODE ENHANCED DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT ENHANCED Dynamically control fan speed vs LED Output operation. Deactivated LED preset modes take priority of max...
  • Page 23 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL TABLE 1. VL1600 PROFILE 16-BIT MODE AND 16-BIT MODE ENHANCED DMX CHANNEL PARAMETER DEFAULTS RANGE DMX DESCRIPTION 16-BIT 16-BIT ENHANCED Dynamically control fan speed vs LED Output operation. Deactivated LED preset modes take priority of max...

  • Page 28: Menu Functions

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL OPERATION 4  MENU FUNCTIONS Press the MENU button to select any functions, until the required function is shown in the display. Select the LCD Display and Menu System The VL1600 Profi le LCD Display and Menu System provides local control for accessing the following fi...
  • Page 29 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL ADDRESS 001~468/473 (default 001) CONFIGURE LED Hours XXXXXX h Dimming Curve Square Law (default) S Curve Linear Dim Snap Snap On Snap Off (default) Output Mode Standard (default) Studio Whisper Silent Fan Mode On (default) Auto Refresh Rate 1.2kHz...
  • Page 30 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL Fixture Status (No Errors... or displays a list of errors) ReCal (Fixture) Are you sure? Reboot Fixture Are you sure? Version HH:MM Vxxx MM/D/YY Fixture Hours XXXXXX h Lumin ID XXXXXX Crossload (software) Send Service Offsets...
  • Page 31 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL DMX ADDRESS To set, edit, and save a DMX address: Step 1. Press [ESC]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Address appears. Press [OK]. Step 3. Use [Left] and [Right] arrow buttons to scroll through all digits.

  • Page 32: Diagnostic Tests

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL Step 3. Use [Up] / [Down] arrows to select a parameter to test. Step 4. Press [OK] to run test. Step 5. Press [ESC] to stop test at any time. NOTE: Connected luminaires may not respond on the fi rst action (may delay) of the master luminaire.
  • Page 33 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL PARAMETER EXAMPLE MEANING Model VL1600 Profi le The fi xture model Fixture Hours The total of number of hours the fi xture has been operating DMX Address Current DMX address of the fi xture as set by the user...
  • Page 34 VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL W W W.VA R I - L I T E .C O M...

  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance

    VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL APPENDIX A  CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING The following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. The unit does not work; light and fan do not turn on • Check the connection of power and main fuse.

  • Page 36: Technical Support

    Signify. Data subject to change. vls_copyright VL1600 PROFILE USER MANUAL W W W.VA R I - L I T E . C O M DOCUMENT NUMBER:...

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