Elation EVENT PANEL SYSTEM User Instructions

EVENT PANEL

SYSTEM

Event Panel System™ Introduction

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Event Panel System™ by

Elation Professional®. Every Event Panel System™ 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 accessories necessary to operate

the unit has arrived intact. In the case damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for

further instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without rst

contacting customer support.

Introduction: The Elation Professional® Event Panel System™ is part

of a continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The Event Panel System™ is a DMX intelligent LED color stage

wash. This fixture includes a battery pack/charger so that you are able

to take it on the go and not worry about a power outlet. This wash can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master/Slave conguration. The unit can also be controlled via DMX controller. This wash has four operating modes: Sound Active mode, Auto mode, Program mode, RGB mode, and DMX control mode.

Customer Support: Elation® provides a toll free customer support

line, to provide set up 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 9:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: (323) 582-3322

Fax: (323) 832-9142

E-mail: support@elationlighting.com

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

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rev. 4/09

User Instructions

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Los Angeles CA. 90040

www.elationlighting.com

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

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®.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

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Event Panel System™ General Instructions

Event Panel System™ 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.

Event Panel System™ Features

• Battery Pack/Charger

• 288 Ultra Bright LEDs

• Mulit-Colors

• Color Strobe

• Electronic Dimming 0-100%

• Built in Microphone

• DMX-512 protocol

• 8 DMX Channel Modes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, & 26 DMX Channels

• WR L.E.D. Remote

Event Panel System™ Warranty Registration

The Event Panel System™ 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.

• 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.

• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt age for 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.

• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack

• 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.

• During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.

• 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 the point they exit from the unit.

• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by t he manufacturer. See page 17 for cleaning details.

• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (inclu d ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

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

marked change in performance.

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Event Panel System™ Set Up

DMX512 IN

3-PIN XLR

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

Terminatio n re duces signal errors and avo ids signal tran smis sion problem s 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.

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

Event Panel System™ Set Up

Power Supply: The Elation® Event Panel System™ is a 100v ~ 220v unit. Because of voltage setup of the unit you do not have to worry about wall output voltage. This unit is compatiable with all wall outputs.

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

tocol used 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 Operation):

The Event Panel System™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Event Panel System™ can be a two, three, four, ve, six, seven, 14,

and 26 channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set on the top panel of the Event Panel System™. Your unit and your DMX controller require

an approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data output (Figure 1). 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 pro lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male and female DMX connector on either end of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not 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.

Figure 2

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

2 Cold

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 110-120 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.

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.

512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX xtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-

dard 5-pin data cables 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.

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

Ground/Shield

Data Compliment (- signal)

Data True (+ signal)

Not Used

XLR Female Socket

2 Cold

1 Ground

3 Hot

When longer runs of cable are

Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

XLR Pin Conguration

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

Figure 4

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Do Not Use

Event Panel System™ Operating Instructions

Note: To deactivate the Elation intro scroll, first make sure power

is off. With the power off, press and hold the SET UP, MODE and DOWN buttons and turn the power ON all at the same time. To activate the Elation intro scroll, press and hold the SET UP, MODE, and UP buttons and turn the power ON all at the same time.

Operating Modes:

You can use the Event Panel System™ in either a stand alone mode

or a master/slave configuration, there are 5 modes to choose from:

• Programs Mode - Select one of 14 different programs and adjust

the different features of the program.

• Auto Run - The unit will automatically chase through the 14 differ-

ent programs.

• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built in programs.

• RGB mode - Choose a desired color to stay static, or adjust and intensitys of the RGB colors to create a desired color.

• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as as the Elation® Show Designer™.

Master-Slave Operation:

This function will allows you to link units together to run in a MasterSlave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units built-in programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however, only

one unit can be programmed to act as the “Master.”

Master-Slave Connections and Settings:

1. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit. Use approved DMX-512 data cables to link your units to gether. Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output. The first 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.

2. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode or program and

connect the “Slave” unit or units.

3. On the “Slave” unit(s) press the MODE button until “SLAVE” is displayed. They will now follow the “Master” unit.

Programs Mode:

There are 14 programs to choose from.

Notes: Program 1 is “Static” so you can only choose from 7 different Colors and Blackout. Programs 2-12 you can adjust the Speed of the program and the Fade Time. Programs 13-14 you can adjust the Speed, Fade Time, and First Color and Second Color of the Color Flow.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button. The Program Mode

is after Sound Active mode in the menu.

2. Select your desired program in by pressing either the UP or DOWN

buttons. There are 14 programs to choose from.

3. After you have selected your desired program, press the SETUP button to adjust the different features the program has. Please see

above to understand what program features can be adjusted. When you are adjusting a feature a small line will appear underneath the feature or next to it so that you know what you are adjusting. FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

• When “S.XX” is displayed you are adjusting the speed of the pro-

gram. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The speed can be

adjusted from “S.01” the slowest, to “S.100” the fastest. Press the SETUP button when you are finished, to either go to the next fea-

ture adjustment or to return to the Program menu. NOTE: This adjustment is only available with Programs 2-14.

• When “F.XX” is displayed you are adjusting the fade time of the

program. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The fade time

can be adjusted from “F.01” the slowest, to “F.100” the fastest.

Press the SETUP button when you are finished, to either go to the

next feature adjustment or to return to the Program menu. NOTE: This adjustment is available with Programs 1-14.

• When “1” is displayed you are adjusting the first color of the

color flow. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. Scroll through the colors to find your desired color. Press the SETUP button when

you are finished, to go to the next feature adjustment. “2” will be

displayed you are now adjusting the second color of the color flow. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. Scroll through the colors to find your desired color. Press the SETUP button when you are fin ished, to return to the Program menu. NOTE: This adjustment is

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