Elation TVL2000 User Instructions
TVL2000
TVL2000 General Information
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the TVL2000 by Elation Pro-
fessionals®. Every TVL2000 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 TVL2000 DMX intelligent LED fixture. The TVL2000
has 3 DMX Modes; Two 2 Channel DMX Modes, and a 3 Channel Mode.
The fixture two operating modes; manual mode or DMX controlled.
The TVL2000 can only be run as stand alone unit. 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 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
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.elationlighting.com
Rev. 1/11
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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TVL2000 General Instructions
TVL2000 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.
TVL2000 Features
• 3 DMX Channel Modes; Two 2 Channel Modes & 3 Channel Mode
• 2 Operating Modes - Manual Mode & DMX Control
• Digital Display for Address and Function Setting
• Power Cord Daisy Chain
TVL2000 Warranty Registration
The TVL2000 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.
TVL2000 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 unauthorized modication 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.
• 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.
• 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 15 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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TVL2000 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
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.
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
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.
TVL2000 Set Up
Power Supply: The Elation Professionals® TVL2000 contains an
electronic ballast, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged
into the power source. With the electronic ballast you do not need to
worry about wall voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere. Also
be sure to only use the included I.E.C. power cable supplied with the
unit.
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 TVL2000 3 DMX channel modes. The DMX address
is set electronically using the controls on the side of the unit. Your unit
and your DMX controller require a approved DMX512 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.
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 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
Figure 1
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
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XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
XLR Pin Conguration
1 Ground
3 Hot
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
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