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Professional Stage Color LED
User Manual
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Elation Stage Color LED, Professional Stage Color LED User Manual

Stage Color LED
Rev. 06/21/07
Elation Professional™
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90058
www.elationlighting.com
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TABLE OF CONTENS
CONTENTS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 3 a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3 b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3 c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3 d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 4
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 5
3. Features…………………………………………………………………………………… 7
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 8
5. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 9 a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 9 b. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 11
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6. Operation….………………………………………………………………..…………….. 12 a. Sound Active Mode……………………………………………………………… 12 b. Auto Program Mode…………………………………………………………… 12 c. Manual/Static Color Mode……………………………………………………… 12 d. DMX Operation………………………………………………………………… 14
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 15 a. DMX Connections…………………………………………………….…………. 15 b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 16 c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion………………………………………………………. 17 d. Understanding DMX Addressing.……………………………………………… 17
8. DMX Channel Traits…….…………………………………………………..…………… 19 a. DMX Dipswitch Chart…………………………………………………………… 21
9. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 22
10. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 23
11. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 25
12. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 26
13. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………………………. 27
14. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 28
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable LED fixtures on the market today! The STAGE COLOR LED,™ 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. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.
UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the STAGE COLOR LED™ by Elation Professional®. Every STAGE COLOR LED™ 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 fixture for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the fixture have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Inside the box you should find: the fixture, a DMX XLR cable, a safety cable, and this manual. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Elation Professional® 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. For service related issue please contact Elation Professional
®.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: (323) 582-3322 Fax: (323) 582-3108 E-mail: support@elationlighting.com Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs
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yourself. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty.
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The STAGE COLOR LED™ 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. 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 and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (323) 582-3322.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To guarantee proper and consistent operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual. Elation Professional will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.
1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for proper cooling.
2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation.
3. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this manual. Operating the Stage Color LED™ without suited safety aids such as
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safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
4. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.
5. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging points included with this fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
6. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
7. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or frayed.
8. Never open this fixture while in use.
9. This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the device be grounded properly.
10. All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal.
11. Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit. Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
12. Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or
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any cleaning procedure.
13. Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord.
14. Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the
device are not subject to warranty.
Important Notice: Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user
instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims.
Never touch the device during operation!
The housing may heat up
Never look directly into the light source,
as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.
3. FEATURES
• Low power consumption
• Minimal heat emission
• Maintenance free operation
• Equipped with 24 one-watt LEDs: (8 red, 8 blue, 8 green)
• 50,000 hours plus, LED life
• Smooth RGB Additive Color Mixing
• Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps
• Master/Slave Mode with up to 16 units
• Sound-Active Mode via built-in microphone
• Auto Color Fade Mode – For use without a controller
• 7 DMX-channel operation
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• DMX-512 Compliant
• Brilliant light output
• Manual Control Mode for use without a controller
• Locking Yoke
•10˚ Beam Angle
• Interchange Lens Options:
- 45˚ Lens Kit
- 24˚ Lens Kit
• Build-In Color Macros via DMX Control
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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES
This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in theatres, and other types of architectural installations. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to do so.
This fixture was designed for indoor use only; use of this fixture outside will void the manufacture’s warranty.
Consistent operational breaks will ensure that the fixture will function properly for many years to come.
Do not shake the fixture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the fixture.
While choosing an installation location, please be sure that the fixture will not be exposed to extreme heat, moisture, or dust. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat surface should be at least .5 meter (about 1.5ft).
Always install the fixture with an appropriately rated safety cable. When installing the fixture in a suspended environment always be sure to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm, also be sure the hardware is only inserted in the yoke’s mounting holes.
Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with all of its functions.
Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture. Most damages are the result of improper operation.
Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.
For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before installing the device.
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5. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Cautions:
For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal.
Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.
Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable.
Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing the fixture.
Before taking into operation for the first time,
the installation has to be approved by an expert.
When installing the device, make sure there is no highly
inflammable material within a distance of min. 0,5m
Mounting
The Stage Color LED™ is fully operational in any mounting positions, hanging upside-down from a ceiling, side mounted, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration below). Be sure this fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5’) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). When clamp mounting; always use and install a properly rated safety cable as an added measure to prevent accidental damage or injury in the event of a clamp failure. See illustration on page 11.
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