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  • Page 2: About This Guide

    A B O U T T H I S G U I D E This Quick Start Guide is intended for a knowledgeable user to unpack, install, and use the VL6000 BEAM in a short time period. For the www.vari-lite.com complete manual in PDF format, please visit our web site at: .

  • Page 3: Safety Standards

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Vari-Lite luminaires have been designed for use with specific lamp types. The VL6000 BEAM requires a certain type of lamp (see “Replacement Items/Accessories” on page 8 for all lamp types). Installing another type or unapproved lamp may be hazardous.

  • Page 4: N O T E S D E S É C U R I T É

    Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION Many Vari-Lite luminaires use a lamp that produces UV radiation. DO NOT look directly at lamp. It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield.
  • Page 5 4 . O T H E R Operational Temperature / Température de fonctionnement Table 1, “VL6000 BEAM Environmental Operational Tem- • The VL6000 BEAM has one operational mode. Refer to peratures” for information on environment temperature ranges associated with this mode.

  • Page 6: Included Items

    NOT E: For approved lamp types, see the latest version of Vari-Lite technical notice TN-248 in the product downloads section on the Vari-Lite web site, www.vari-lite.com. NOT E: Please check with Vari-Lite or Authorized Dealer for availability on accessories. ABOUT THE VL6000 BEAM...

  • Page 7: C O N N E C T I N G P O W E R A N D D A T A

    VL6000 BEAM C O N N E C T I N G P O W E R A N D D A T A C O N N E C T I N G P O W E R The luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Current required depends on the AC supply voltage and product model.

  • Page 8: Current Vs. Voltage

    / ou l'échec et peut annuler la garantie de l'appareil. CURRENT VS. VOLTAGE Table 2, VL6000 BEAM - Current vs. Voltage (1500W Lamp) provides the luminaire’s current draw at specific voltages. Total Luminaire Current is calculated with the lamp on and all motors sequencing.

  • Page 9: Installation Procedures

    VL6000 BEAM I N S T A L L A T I O N P R O C E D U R E S I N S T A L L I N G L A M P In the event the lamp was packed separately during shipment, follow the procedure in this section.
  • Page 10 Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E Step 6. As shown in Figure 5, align lamp tabs with lamp socket. Lamp Socket Lamp* Lamp Socket Cover *Note tabs on socket assembly. Align corresponding tabs on lamp to tabs on socket as indicated.

  • Page 11: A L I G N L A M P F O R M A X I M U M B E A M I R R A D I A N C E

    VL6000 BEAM 2 . A L I G N L A M P F O R M A X I M U M B E A M I R R A D I A N C E After a new lamp is installed in the luminaire, it will be necessary to align the lamp to optimize the beam.

  • Page 12: F L O O R M O U N T I N G T H E L U M I N A I R E

    Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E CAUT ION : To prevent overheating, maintain a distance of 8.0mm between lamp and rear aluminum housing as illustrated in Figure 8. ATTENTION: Pour éviter une surchauffe maintenir une distance de 8.0mm entre le lampe et le couverture arriére comme illustré...

  • Page 13: H A N G I N G T H E L U M I N A I R E

    VL6000 BEAM 4 . H A N G I N G T H E L U M I N A I R E The Vari-Lite can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire.
  • Page 14 Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E Installing in Truss: Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position. Step 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.g. wing bolt) is properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported.

  • Page 15: Rear View

    VL6000 BEAM F I GUR E 1 2: SI DE HANG OR IE NT AT IO N If the luminaires are stacked on top of one another in a side hang, a 45° enclosure orientation with the fan inlet closest to the floor is preferred. Refer to Figure These two orientations in a side hang have the extra benefit of a stiffer pan interface in the luminaire.

  • Page 16: Menu Controls

    Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E M E N U O P E R A T I O N L C D D I S P L A Y A N D M E N U S Y S T E M The VL6000’s LCD Display and Menu System provides local control for accessing the following fixture’s settings: •...

  • Page 17: Dmx Address

    VL6000 BEAM DMX ADDRESS To set, edit, and save a DMX address: Step 1. Press [ESC]. Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until ADDRESS (DMX Address) appears. Press OK [Enter]. Step 3. Use [Left] and [Right] arrow buttons to scroll through all digits.
  • Page 18 Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E D M X M A P The summary list for the 16-Bit Mode DMX map is as indicated below. D MX DM X D E SC R I PT I ON...
  • Page 19 VL6000 BEAM N OT E S QUICK REFERENCE DMX MAP...

  • Page 20: Technical Support

    TECHNICAL GLOBAL 24HR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Call: +1 214 647 7880 SUPPORT entertainment.service@signify.com NORTH AMERICA SUPPORT: Call: 877-VARI-LITE (877-827-4583) entertainment.service@signify.com EUROPEAN CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER: Call: +31 (0) 543 542 531 entertainment.europe@signify.com ©2023 Signify Holding. All rights reserved. All trademarks are owned by Signify Holding or their respective owners. The information provided herein is subject to change, without notice.

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