Elation Event Par System User Instructions
Event Par System
Event Par System™ Introduction
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Event Par System™ by
Elation Professional®. Every Event Par 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 Par System™ is part
of a continuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent
fixtures. The Event Par System™ is a DMX intelligent LED stage par.
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 conguration.
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. Pacic 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.
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User Instructions
©Elation Professional®
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 Par System™ General Instructions
Event Par 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 Par System™ Features
• Battery Pack/Charger
• 288 Ultra Bright LEDs
• Mulit-Colors
• Color Strobe
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• 7 DMX Channel Modes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 DMX Channels
Event Par System™ Warranty Registration
The Event Par 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 16 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 Par 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
1
2
3
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.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
POWER
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
1
2
3
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.
Power Supply: The Elation® Event Par 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 Par System™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The
Event Par System™ can be a one two, three, four, ve, six, or seven
channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the Event
Par 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
Event Par System™ Set Up
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
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 Conguration
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Figure 4
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
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