INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The CMY Zoom 575,™ 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.
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Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The CMY Zoom 575™ 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.
CMY Zoom 575™ Thus, lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle. Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas discharge lamp. Never open this fixture while in use! During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of the fixture.
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 CMY ZOOM 575™ from the power outlet before performing any service related issues. 4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power before you open the CMY ZOOM 575™.
CMY Zoom 575™ 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.
The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the fixture within a lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens. The CMY Zoom 575™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments will improve light performance. Please follow the procedure below for proper lamp optimization: 1.
0,5m Mounting The CMY ZOOM 575™ is fully operational in three different 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 away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).
CMY Zoom 575™ Mounting points Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, a fine knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself.
Securing the CMY ZOOM 575™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your CMY ZOOM 575™ 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.
CMY Zoom 575™ 7. Understanding DMX Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (see figure below). If you are constructing your own cables be sure to use two conductor shielded digital cable rated at a 120 ohms (this cable can be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores).
CMY Zoom 575™ other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the moving head (Please refer to the diagram below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. The cable needed should be two conductor, shielded cable with XLR input and output connectors.
In the case of the CMY Zoom 575™, which is a 11 channel fixture, you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 12 (11 + 1), the third unit to 23 (11 + 12), and so on.
8. DISPLAY LED INDICATORS The CMY Zoom 575™ has two LED indicators on the display. These indicators are designed to give a quick visual indication of the fixtures’ status. The illustration below details the functionality of the LED indicators. DMX OK...
9. FIXTURE MENU On-Board System Menu: The CMY ZOOM 575™ comes with an easy to navigate system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu. 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 CMY Zoom 575™.
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T XXX(001~999) CEDT ON/OFF RE.XX ON/OFF Fixture code *code is “C050” Motor Fix Set the amount of your program Edit the channels of each scene Time for each scene Edit program via controller Auto Save Program test CMY Zoom 575™...
DMX signal the display will flash continuously. To set or adjust a DMX address, please follow the procedure below: 1. Switch on the CMY ZOOM 575™ and wait for the fixture reset process to finished. 2. Press the Mode/Esc button to access the main menu. Toggle through the menu by pressing the Up and Down buttons until the display shows A001.
CMY Zoom 575™ 11. ERROR CODES: When power is applied, the unit will automatically enter a “reset/test” mode. This mode brings all the internal motors to a home position. If there is an internal problem with one or more of the motors an error code will flash in the display in the form of “XXer” were as XX will represent a function number.
It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Elation Professional shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States.
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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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