Elation Opti TRI PAR User Manual

Opti Tri Par Introduction

OPTI TRI PAR

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Opti Tri Par by Elation

Professional®. Every Opti Tri Par 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 customer support number for further instructions.

Do not return this unit to your dealer without rst contacting customer

support.

Introduction: The Opti Tri Par is part of Elation Professionals® con-

tinuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures.

The Opti Tri Par is a powerful DMX intelligent 3-in-1 RGB LED wash.
This wash is light weight and compact which makes it a great piece
for mobile DJ’s and clubs. This unit can be used as a stand alone, or a
sound-active mode. The unit can also be controlled via DMX control­ler.

Customer Support: ©Elation® provides a 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: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

User Instructions

©Elation Professional®

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

Los Angeles CA. 90040

Rev. 5/09

www.elationlighting.com

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

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

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 customer support.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

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Opti Tri Par General Instructions

Opti Tri Par 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.

Opti Tri Par Features

• Multi-Colors

• 3 LEDs Per Lens

• Built in Microphone

• Five Operating Modes

• DMX-512 protocol

• Six DMX Modes: 1 Channel Mode, 2 Channel Mode, 3 Channel
Mode, 4 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, & 7 Channel Mode

• Dimming 0-100% in 2 Channel Mode, 4 Channel Mode, 6 Channel
Mode, & 7 Channel Mode.

• Daisy Chain Units Together in DMX Mode

Opti Tri Par Warranty Registration

The Opti Tri Par carries a two year 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. The R.A. number
must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief
description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be
written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. If
the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of
purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our
customer support team on our customer support number. All pack­ages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number
on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.

• 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 13 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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Opti Tri Par Set Up

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.

Opti Tri Par Set Up

Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt­age in your area matches the required voltage for your Elation Opti Tri
Par. The Elation Opti Tri Par is available in a 120v and 220v version.
Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be
sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before attempt-

ing to operate you xture.

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 Opti Tri Par can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Opti Tri
Par has 6 DMX Modes. 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.

Special Note: Line Termination.

When longer runs of cable are

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.

Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-

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

standard 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.

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

Do Not Use

Do Not Use

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