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 con-
tacting 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. This fixture is
suitable for theaters, studios, retail stores, and other similar locations.
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 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 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
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User Instructions
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
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.
• 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 dam-
ages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthor-
ized 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
Termination reduces signalerrors andavoids signal transmission problemsand interference. It is always advisableto connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
POWER
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUTOUTPUT
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 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.
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 con-
nect 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.
COMMON
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
2
Figure 2
XLR Pin Conguration
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Figure 4
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
1
3
2
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
DMX +
DMX -
1 Ground
3 Hot
Figure 3
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 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
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
Termination reduces signal errors and
1
avoids signal transmission problems
3
and interference. It is always advisable
2
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors 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
Conductor5-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
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
TVL2000 Installation
The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided),
afxing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit.
Always ensure that the unit is rmly xed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you
are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10
times the unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold
12 times the weight of the unit when installing the xture.
The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be
installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.
1 Display: Shows the various menus and the selected functions
2 Indicator LED:
DMX On DMX input present
MASTER On Master Mode
SLAVE On Slave Mode
COLOR TEMP. On Max. power consumption of CW/WW
3 Button:
MENU To select the programming functions
DOWN To go backward in the selected functions
UP To go forward in the selected functions
ENTER To confirm the selected functions
4 Color Temperature Adjustment: Adjust the color temperature from 3200k to 6500k, 25K
5 Dimmer Adjust knob: Adjust the intensity of the unit.
6 DMX output: For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR plug cable to link the next unit.
7 DMX input: For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR plug cable to input DMX signal
8 Mains output: Connect to supply main power for the next unit.
as a step. When the value is between 4825K and 4875K the green
LED indicator will light . It means the power consumption of
CW/WW color the maximum.
menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in
the system menu. Please read the next section thoroughly!
To access the main menu press the MENU button. Tap the UP or DOWN
buttons until you reach function you wish to change. When you reach
the function you wish to change press the ENTER button. When a
function is selected use the UP or DOWN buttons to change the func-
tion settings. Once your changes are made press the ENTER button,
and then press and hold the MENU button for at least three seconds
to conrm and lock the change into the system memory. If the MENU
button is not pressed and held within eight seconds the xture will
automatically conrm and lock the change into the system memory. To
exit without making any changes press the MENU button.
The TVL2000 comes with an easy to navigate system
ADDR -DMX Address Setting.
1. First set the unit to your desired DMX Channel mode.
2. To set your address, tap either the MENU, UP, or DOWN
buttons until “ADDR” is displayed, press ENTER. “1” will now be
displayed and ashing.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to nd your desired address.
When you have found your desired DMX address press ENTER,
and connect your DMX Controller.
CHND - This will let you switch between the 3 DMX Chan-
nel Modes.
1. Press the MENU button until “CHND” is displayed, press
ENTER. Either “MOD 1” (2 Channel Mode), “MOD 2” (2 Channel
Mode), or “MOD 3” (3 Channel Mode) will be displayed
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to choose your desired DMX
mode and press ENTER to conm and exit.
MANU - In this mode you can manually adjust the LED
intensity to create your desired color temperature.
1. Press the MENU button until “MANU” is displayed, press
ENTER. “LED1”, “LED2” or “DINN” will be displayed. LED 1 is
warm white, LED 2 is cool white, and DIMM is the master
dimmer for this mode.
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll to the color you
would like adjust rst, and press ENTER.
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the intensity of the
chosen color, and press ENTER after the adjustment.
4. Continue to make adjustments to the two colors until your
desired color is reached. Once your desired color is reached do
not leave this mode.
5. To leave this mode, press the MENU button. Once you leave
this mode, all settings will be reset.
BLND - Blackout or Stand by mode.
1. Press the MENU button until “BLND” is displayed, press
ENTER. Either Yes or No will be displayed.
2. To activate Blackout press the UP or DOWN buttons until Yes
is displayed, press ENTER to conm and exit. The xture will
now be in Blackout mode. To deactivate Blackout mode, select
No and press Enter.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
DISP - This function will reverse the display 180º.
1. Press the MENU button until “DISP” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. Press the UP button to select “DISP” to activate this function,
or “DSIP” to deactivate this function.
3. Press ENTER to conrm.
TEST - This function will run a self test program.
1. Tap the MENU button until “TEST” is displayed, press ENTER.
2. The xture will now run a self test program. To stop the self
test press either the MENU or ENTER button.
FHRS - With this function you can display the running time
of the unit.
1. Press the MENU button until “FHRS” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. The display shows the running time of the unit. Press MENU
to exit.
LED - With this function you can have the LED display
turn off after 20 seconds.
1. Press the MENU button until “LED” is displayed, press
ENTER.
2. The display will show either “ON” or “OFF”. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select “ON” to keep the LED display On at all
times, or “OFF” so that the LED display turns off after 20 sec-
First unplug the power. Locate and remove the unit’s power cord.
Once the cord has been removed located the fuse holder located
inside the power socket. Insert a flat-head screw driver into the power
socket and gently pry out the fuse holder. Remove the bad fuse and
replace with a new one. The fuse holder has a built-in socket for a
spare fuse be sure not to confuse the spare fuse with active fuse.
TVL2000 Cleaning
Fixture Cleaning: Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the
internal and external optical lenses and mirror should be carried out
periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on
the environment in which the fixture operates (I.e. smoke, fog residue,
dust, dew). In heavy club use we recommend cleaning on a monthly
basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure longevity, and crisp output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out-
side casing.
2. Use a brush to wipe down the cooling vents and fan grill.
3. Clean the external optics and mirror with glass cleaner and a soft
cloth every 20 days.
4. Clean the internal optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every
30-60 days.
5. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit
back in.
TVL2000 Trouble Shooting
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. Elation® Architectural hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation®
Professionals® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two years (730 days) from the date of purchase. This
warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States
of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility
to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time
service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation® Professionals®
factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Elation® Professionals® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point
within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in
its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any
accessories are shipped with the product, Elation® Professionals® shall have no
liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the
safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the
product is modied in any manner which Elation® Professionals® concludes,
after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been
repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation® Professionals® factory
unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation® Professionals®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth
in the instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, Elation® Professionals® will replace defective parts at its expense, and will absorb
all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation® Professionals® under
this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of Elation® Professionals®. All products
covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear
identifying marks to that effect.
Trouble Shooting: Listed below are a few common problems that
you may encounter, with solutions.
No light output from the unit;
1. Be sure the external fuse has not blown. The fuse is located on
the rear panel of the unit.
2. Be sure the fuse holder is completely and properly seated.
E. Elation® Professionals® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or
improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes
in any products theretofore manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to
any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent
prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Elation® Professionals® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or
tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
tness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s
and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly
provided above; and under no circumstances shall Elation® Professionals® be
liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of,
or inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation® Professionals® Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of
warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.