Elation Arena Par CW User Instructions

Arena Par CW

Arena Par CW General Information

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Arena Par CW by Elation

Professionals®. Every Arena Par CW has been thoroughly tested and
has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the
shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping.

If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your xture for

any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit
has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for fur­ther instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without

contacting customer support rst.

Introduction: The Arena Par CW is an extreme high powered DMX

intelligent RGBW LED Par. The Arena Par CW has 2 DMX Modes; 1
Channel Mode & 2 Channel Mode. The fixture four operating modes;
show mode, sound active mode, manual mode, & DMX controlled. The

Arena Par CW can be run as stand alone unit or in a master-slave con­figuration. For best results use fog or special effects smoke to enhance

the light projections.

Customer Support: Elation Professionals® provides a toll free cus-

tomer support line, to provide help and to answer any question should
you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You
may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any com­ments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.elationlighting.com

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Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Warning! This may cause severe eye damage. Avoid looking directly

into the light source at all times!

User Instructions

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Arena Par CW General Instructions

Arena Par CW Safety Precautions

To optimize the performance of this product, please read these
operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic
operations of this unit. These instructions contain important safety
information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please
keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

Arena Par CW Features

• 2 DMX Modes; 1 Channel Mode & 2 Channel Mode

• 4 Operating Modes - Show Mode, Sound Active Mode, Manual
Mode & DMX Control

• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting

• Electronic Dimming (0-100%)

• Strobing

• Stand Alone or Master-Slave Configuration

Arena Par CW Warranty Registration

The Arena Par CW carries a 2 year (730 days) limited warranty.
Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase
and warranty. You may also register your product online at www.ela­tionlighting.com. All returned service items whether under warranty or
not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization
(R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy
of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact Elation® customer
support for a R.A. number.

Arena Par CW Handling Precautions

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not

attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
contact Elation Professionals®.

During operation the housing may become hot. Avoid touching the
unit with bare hands while in use.

Elation Professionals® will not accept any liability for any resulting
damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unau-

thorized modication to this unit.

For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This

Manual Completely Before You Attempt To Install Or Operate

This Unit!

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit

rain or moisture

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been

frayed or broken.

• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from

the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical

shock and re in case of an internal short.

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.

• Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user

serviceable parts inside.

• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper

ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.

• This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out-

doors voids all warranties.

• Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.

• Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to

be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep-

tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by

the manufacturer. See page 16 for cleaning details.

• Heat -This fixture should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

• The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

B. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
C. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance.

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Arena Par CW Set Up

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

1

2

3

Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

Arena Par CW Set Up

Power Supply: The Elation Professionals® Arena Par CW contains

an automatic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when
it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need
to worry about the correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in
anywhere.

DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-

tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX

controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix­ture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture
via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX
fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA “OUT” terminal).

DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of

different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a sin­gle controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX com­pliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several

DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order
in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the
DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1
may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end,
or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address
of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1
to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave
Operation): The Arena Par CW has 2 DMX channel modes; 1 Chan-

nel Mode & 2 Channel Mode. The DMX address is set electronically

using the controls on the rear panel of the unit. Your unit and your

DMX controller require a approved DMX-512 110
Ohm Data cable for data input and data output.
We recommend Accu-Cable DMX cables. If you are

making your own cables, be sure to use standard
110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may be
purchased at almost all professional sound and
lighting stores). Your cables should be made with

a male and female XLR connector on either end of
the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be

daisy chained and cannot be split.

Figure 1

Notice: Be sure to follow gures two and three when making your own

cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con­nect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding

the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

COMMON

1

DMX512 IN

3

3-PIN XLR

2

Figure 2

XLR Pin Conguration

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

When longer runs of cable are

Figure 4

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

2 Cold

3 Hot

1

2

3

2 Cold

DMX +

DMX -

XLR Female Socket

1 Ground

3 Hot

Figure 3

Special Note: Line Termination.

used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic

behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con­nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last

unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator

(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic

behavior.

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Termination reduces signal errors and

1

avoids signal transmission problems

3

and interference. It is always advisable

2

to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)

Arena Par CW Set Up

Arena Par CW System Menu

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.

Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR

connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan­dard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be

used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The
chart below details a proper cable conversion.

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)

Ground/Shield

Data Compliment (- signal)

Data True (+ signal)

Not Used

Not Used

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 4 - Do Not Use

Pin 5 - Do Not Use

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Arena Par CW System Menu

Arena Par CW System Menu

System Menu.

system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each com­mand in the system menu. Please read the next section thoroughly!

To access the main menu press the MENU button. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons until you reach function you wish to change. When
you reach the function you wish to change press the ENTER button.
When a function is selected use the UP or DOWN buttons to change
the function settings. Once your changes are made press the ENTER
button, and then press and hold the MENU button for at least three
seconds to conrm and lock the change into the system memory. If the
MENU button is not pressed and held within eight seconds the xture
will automatically conrm and lock the change into the syste memory.
To exit without making any changes press the MENU button.

The Arena Par CW comes with an easy to navigate

ADDR - DMX Address Setting.

1. First set the unit to your desired DMX Channel mode.

2. To set your address, tap either the MENU, UP, or DOWN but­tons until “ADDR” is displayed, press ENTER. “1” will now be
displayed and ashing.

with out. For show mode to run without sound activity turn
sound activity off.

1. Press the MENU button until “SHND” is displayed, press
ENTER. The unit will now run its built-in show.

MANU - In this mode you can manually adjust the LED

intensity. You can also activate and control strobing.

1. Press the MENU button until “MANU” is displayed, press
ENTER. “DINN” will be displayed, press ENTER. Use the UP or
DOWN buttons to adjust to your desired intensity. Press ENTER

after the intensity adjustment.

2. After you press ENTER press the UP button and “STRO”
will be displayed. This is the strobe function. If you choose to

activate strobe, press ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN buttons
to adjust the speed of the strobe. Press ENTER once you have

made your adjustments.

3. Once your desired settings are reached do not leave this
mode. Once you leave this mode, all settings will be reset.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired address.
When you have found your desired DMX address press ENTER,
then press and hold MENU for 3 secs.

4. Connect your DMX Controller.

CHND - This will let select your desired DMX channel mode.

1. Press the either the MENU button until “CHND” is displayed,
press ENTER. Either “1CH” or “2CH” will be displayed

2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired DMX
mode and press ENTER to conm and exit.

SHND - Show mode can be run with sound activity or

4. If you do wish to leave this mode, press the MENU button.

SOUN - Sound Active mode.

1. Press the MENU button until “SOUN” is displayed, press
ENTER.

2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select “ON” to activate sound active mode,
or “OFF” to deactivate sound active mode.

3. Press ENTER and then hold MENU for at least 2-3 seconds
to conm.

SENS - Sound sensitivity control.

1. Press the MENU button until “SENS” is displayed, press

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Arena Par CW System Menu

ENTER.

2. The display will show a number between 0-100. Press the UP

or DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity. 0 being the

least sensitive and 100 the most sensitive.

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3. Press ENTER to conrm.

TEST - This function will run a self test program.

3. Press the ENTER, and then press and hold the MENU button
for at least 3 seconds to conrm.

BLND - Blackout or Stand By Mode.

1. Press the MENU button until “BLND” is displayed, press
ENTER. Either Yes or No will be displayed.

2. To activate Blackout tap the UP or DOWN buttons until “YES”
is displayed, press ENTER to conm. The xture will now be in
Blackout mode. To deactivate Blackout mode, select “NO” and

press Enter.

LED - With this function you can have the LED display

turn off after 20 seconds.

1. Press the MENU button until “LED” is displayed, press
ENTER.

2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select “ON” to keep the LED display On at all
times, or “OFF” so that the LED display turns off after 20 sec-

onds.

3. Press ENTER to conrm.

1. Tap the MENU button until “TEST” is displayed, press ENTER.

2. The xture will now run a self test program. To stop the self
test press either the MENU or ENTER button.

TEMP - With this function you can display the temperature

of the unit.

1. Press the MENU button until “TEMP” is displayed, press
ENTER.

2. The display shows the temperature of the unit. Press MENU
to exit.

FHRS - With this function you can display the running time

of the unit.

1. Press the MENU button until “FHRS” is displayed, press
ENTER.

2. The display shows the running time of the unit. Press MENU
to exit.

VER - Use this function to display the Software version of

the unit.

DISP - This function will reverse the display 180º.

1. Press the MENU button until “DISP” is displayed, press
ENTER.

2. Press the UP button to select “DISP” to activate this function,
or “DSIP” to deactivate this function.

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1. Press the MENU button until “VER” is displayed, press
ENTER.

2. The display will show the software version.

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Arena Par CW Universal DMX Control

Arena Par CW 1 Channel DMX Mode

Universal DMX Control: This function allows you to use a Elation®

universal DMX-512 controller to create unique programs tailored to
your individual needs.

1. The Arena Par CW has 2 DMX channel modes. To set the channel
mode see page 9. See page 14 for the DMX modes & traits.

2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures

on pages 5-7 as well as the set-up specifications that are

included with your DMX controller.

3. Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.

4. This will allow you to create your own programs.

5. Follow the instructions on page 9 to set the DMX address.

6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on

the last fixture.

7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.

Arena Par CW Master-Slave Operation

Master-Slave Operation: This function will allow you to link up to

16 units together and operate without a controller. In Master-Slave
operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will
react to the controlling units programs. Any unit can act as a Master
or as a Slave.

1. Using standard XLR data cables, daisy chain your units together
via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remember the
Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is
the output. The rst unit in the chain (master) will use the female
XLR connector only - The last unit in the chain will use the male
XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a termina­ tor at the last xture.

Channel Value Function

1 DIMMER

0 - 255 0% - 100%

Arena Par CW 5 Channel DMX Mode

Channel Value Function

1 DIMMER

0 - 255 0% - 100%

2 STROBING
0 - 7 FULL ON
8 - 255 STROBING SLOW - FAST

Arena Par CW Photometric Chart

2. Set the “Master” unit to your desired operating mode. The “Slave”
units will now follow the “Master” unit.

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Arena Par CW Fuse Replacement

First unplug the power. Locate and remove the unit’s power cord.
Once the cord has been removed located the fuse holder located
inside the power socket. Insert a flat-head screw driver into the
power socket and gently pry out the fuse holder. Remove the bad
fuse and replace with a new one. The fuse holder has a built-in sock­et for a spare fuse be sure not to confuse the spare fuse with active
fuse.

Arena Par CW Cleaning

Fixture Cleaning: Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning

the internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried

out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends

on the environment in which the fixture operates (I.e. smoke, fog

residue, dust, dew). In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a
monthly basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp out­put.

1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out­ side casing.

2. Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill.

3. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every

20 days.

4. Clean the internal optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every
30-60 days.

5. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit
back in.

Arena Par CW Trouble Shooting

Trouble Shooting: Listed below are a few common problems that
you may encounter, with solutions.

No light output from the unit;

1. Be sure the external fuse has not blown. The fuse is located on

the rear panel of the unit, inside the power socket. Please see
Fuse Replacement above.

2. Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated.

Arena Par CW Warranty

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A. Elation® Architectural hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation®
Professionals® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two years (730 days) from the date of purchase. This
warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States

of America, including possessions and territories. 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® Professionals®
factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or ser­vice (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Ela­tion® Professionals® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point
within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in
its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any
accessories are shipped with the product, Elation® Professionals® shall have no
liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the
safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the

product is modied in any manner which Elation® Professionals® concludes,

after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been
repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation® Professionals® factory
unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation® Profes­sionals®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth
in the instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include mainte­nance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, Ela­tion® Professionals® will replace defective parts at its expense, and will absorb
all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in mate­rial or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation® Professionals® under
this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of Elation® Professionals®. All products
covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear
identifying marks to that effect.

E. Elation® Professionals® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or
improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes
in any products theretofore manufactured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to
any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent
prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Elation® Profession­als® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or
tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no war­ranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or

tness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. 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® Professionals® be
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® Profession­als® Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of
warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

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Arena Par CW Notes Arena Par CW Notes

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Arena Par CW Specifications

Model: Arena Par CW

Voltage: 100 - 240V~50/60Hz
LEDs: 90 x 3W CREE XP-E LEDs
Power Consumption: 280W
Fuse: 7A
Dimensions: 14.25”(L) x 12.75”(W) x 16.5”(H)

234mm x 299mm x 265mm

Weight: 18 Lbs. / 7.9 kgs.
Colors: Cool White
Duty Cycle: None
DMX: 2 DMX Modes: 1 Channel Mode & 2

Channel Mode

Sound Active: Ye s
Working Position: Any Safe, Secure Position
Warranty: 2 Year (730 days)

Please Note: Specications and improvements in the design

of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any
prior written notice.

Auto Sensing Voltage: This xture contains a automatic volt-

age switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged
into the power source.

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