INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Design Spot 575B,™ 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.
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash, keep for warranty repair. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Design Spot 575B™ 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.
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 Design Spot 575B™ 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 Design Spot 575B™.
• Allow the unit to cool for at least 30 minutes before attempting any type of service. • Before you put the Design Spot 575B™ into operation be sure all covers have been replaced, otherwise you risk damage to the retina and expose to UV radiation! •...
The Design Spot 575B™ 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 Design Spot 575B™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration on next page). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5ft) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).
Securing the Design Spot 575B™ Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Design Spot 575B™ 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. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.
1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The Design Spot 575B™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Design Spot 575B™ is a 15-channel DMX fixture. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the LCD menu.
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That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture. In the case of the Design Spot 575B™, which is a 15 channel fixture, you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 16 (15 + 1), the third unit to 31 (15 + 16), and so on.
8. FIXTURE MENU On-Board System Menu: The Design Spot 575B™ comes with an easy to navigate system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu. LCD Control Panel: The control panel located on the side of the fixture allows you to access the main menu and make necessary adjustments to the Design Spot 575B™.
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9.8.4 Rec Controller - The Design Spot 575B features an integrated DMX recorder by pre-programmed scenes can be transmitted to the fixture via any standard DMX controller.
11. OPERATION Operating Modes: The Design Spot 575B™ can operate in several different modes. This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes. • Auto Program Mode (Master) - The fixture will chase through the built-in programs, sending a DMX control signal to all other fixtures connect via DMX cables instruction for a synchronized light show.
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16 fixtures to be linked together to provide a synchronized light show without the use of a controller. Only use this when linking several Design Spot 575B together for use without a controller. Any fixture can act as a “Master or a “Slave.”...
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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® liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional Products ® and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.