EuroLite D-16 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before you initial start-up.

Every person involved with the inst a l lat ion, oper ation and maintenance of this device have to :

- be qualilfied

- follow the instructions of this manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for having chosen a EUROLITE D-16. You will see you have acquired a po werful and versatile
device impressing by its vivid beam-movement and wide beam-angle. The D-16 features a built-in
microphone and a rotary-contr ol on the rear panel to adjust the sou nd sensiti vity. The D-16 is ideal f or party
rooms and small discotheques.

Unpack your D-16.
Before you initial s tart-u p, ple ase m ake s ure that t here is no dam age caus ed b y trans portat ion. Sho uld there

be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous
electric shock when touchin

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the wires!

This device has left our prem ises in absolutely perfect c ondition. In order to m aintain this condition and to
ensure a safe operatio n, it is absol utely necessar y for the user to f ollow the safet y instructions and warning
notes written in this user manual.

Important:

Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual ar e not subj ect to war ranty. The d ealer
will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

If the device has been exposed to dras tic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it
on immediately. The arisi ng condensation water might d amage your device. Leave t he device switched off
until it has reached room temperature.

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Never let the power-c ord come into contact with other cabl es! Handle the power-cord and all connections
with the mains with particular caution!

Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Make sure that the power -cord is never crimped or damaged b y sharp edges. C heck the device and the

power-cord from time to time.
Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the

power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.
During the initial s tar t- up some smoke or smell may arise. This is a n or mal process and does not neces s ar ily

mean that the device is defective.

Caution:

During the operation, the housing becomes very hot.

Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the lamp’s life.

Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to warranty.
Keep away children and amateurs!

OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

This device is a lighting effect for creating decorative effects. This product is only allowed to be operated with
an alternating voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz and was designed for indoor use only.

Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat,

moisture or dust. Ther e should not be any cables l ying around. You endanger your own and the safety of
others!

The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0.5 meters.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the

fixture.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety-rope.
The maximum ambient temperature

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= 45° C must never be exceeded.

Operate the device only after havi ng familiarized with its functions. Do not perm it operation by persons not
qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

The lenses have to be replaced when they are obviously damaged,
so tha t t h e ir fu nc tio n is impa ire d, e .

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. due to cracks or deep scratches!

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Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!

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Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.
If this device will be operated in an y wa y dif f erent to the one described in this manual, the prod uc t may suffer

damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short­circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash etc.

INSTALLATION OF THE LAMPS

For the installation, you need two 120 V/300 W G-6,35 lamps.
During the installation do not touch the glass-bulbs bare-handed! Please follow the lamp manufacturer's

notes!
Do not install lamps with a higher wattage! Lamps with a higher wattage generate temperatures the device

was not designed for. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.

Procedure:

Step 1:

Unscrew the fixation screw(s) of the service lid on top of the housing.

Step 2:

Remove the service lid.

Step 3:

Rotate the lampholder so far that the lamp-socket points upwards.

Step 4:

Insert the first 120 V/300 W G-6,35 lamp into the lamp-socket.

Step 5:

Rotate the lampholder so far that the lamp-socket points upwards.

Step 6:

Insert the second 120 V/300 W G-6,35 lamp into the lamp-socket.

Step 7:

Replace the service lid and tighten the screw(s).

Do not operate this device with opened service lid!

INSTALLAT ION

Mount the projector with the mounting-br acket to your trussing s ystem. For s afety reasons use an addition al
safety-rope. Adjust the desired inclination-angle via the mounting-bracket and fix the bracket-screws.

This device falls under protection-class I. Therefore it is essential that the yellow/green conductor gets
connected to earth.The electric connection must be carried out by a qualified employee.

In general, lighting effects should not be connected to dimming-packs.

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OPERATION

After you connected the effect to the m ains, the D-16 starts running. You ca n do without a c ontroller as the
D-16 features a built- in microphone, which provides automatic sound control. You can adj ust the sens itivity
with the rotary-control on the rearpanel.

REPLACING THE LAMP

Th e lamp h a s to b e r e p la c ed wh e n it is d a ma ge d
or deformed due to the heat!

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During the operation, the lamp reaches temperatures of up to 600° C.

Before replacing the lamp, unplug mains lead and let the lamp cool down (approx. 5 minutes).

Do only replace the lamps with 120 V/300 W G-6,35 lamps.
Please refer to the instructions under "Installation of the lamps".

Procedure:

Step 1:

Unscrew the fixation screw(s) of the service lid on top of the housing.

Step 2:

Remove the service lid.

Step 3:

Remove the old lamp from the lamp-socket.

Step 4:

Insert the new 120 V/300 W G-6,35 lamp into the lamp-socket.

Step 5:

Replace the service lid and tighten the screw(s).

REPLACING THE FUSE

If the lamp burns out, t he fine-wire fuse of the device might fuse, too. Onl y replace the fuse b y a fuse of
same type and rating (F 5 A, 250 V).

Before replacing the fuse, unplug mains lead.

Procedure:

Step 1:

Unscrew the fuseholder on the rearpanel with a fitting screwdriver from the housing (anti-

clockwise).

Step 2:

Remove the old fuse from the fuseholder.

Step 3:

Install the new fuse in the fuseholder.

Step 4:

Replace the fuseholder in the housing and fix it.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

We recommend a frequen t cleaning of the device. Please use a sof t lint-free c loth moistene d with an y good
glass cleaning fluid. Never use alcohol or solvents!

There are no servica ble parts inside the d evice. Maintenance and service operat ions are onl y to be carried
out by authorized dealers.

Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts.
Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply: 230 V AC, 50 Hz ~
Power consumption: 700 W
Sound-control: via built-in microphone
Dimensions (WxDxH): 450 x 380 x 170 mm
Weight: 5.5 kg
Fitting lamps: 2 x 120 V/300 W G-6,35
Maximum ambient temperature

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: 45° C

Maximum housing temperature

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(steady state): 95° C

Fuse: F 5 A, 250 V

Please note: errors and omissions for every information given in this manual excepted. Every
information is subject to change without prior notice. Any claim due to missing or wrong information
in this manual is herewith excluded! 12/99 ©