Elation Event MH User manual

Rev. 3/06/2009

Event MH

Elation Professional

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles, Ca 90058

www.elationlighting.com

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CONTENTS

1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4

a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4

b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..………..…..… 4

c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 4

d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………….……..…… 5

2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 6

3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………8

4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 9

5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………….…………… 10

6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 14

a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 14

b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 15

c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 16

7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 17

a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 18

b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 18

c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….19

8. Display Indicators……………………………………………………………………….. 21

9. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 22

a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 24

10. DMX Addressing……...………………………………………………………………….. 35

11. DMX Channel Traits…………………………………………………………………….. 37

12. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………. 41

13. Operation…………………………………………………………………………………. 42

14. Built-In Wireless Receiver……………………………………………………………… 44

15. Working with Built-In Programs……………………………………….……………….. 46

16. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 52

17. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 53

18. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 54

19. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….55

20. Battery Pack……………………………………………………………………………….56

21. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 57

22. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 59

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and

reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Event MH™ 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 Event MH™ by Elation Professional®. Every

Event MH™ 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 unit for damage and be

sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event damage

has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further

instructions. 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: [email protected]

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.

Elation Encourages Recycling: Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash.

Please recycle whenever possible.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Event MH™ 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.

Never open this fixture while in use!

This device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device be

grounded properly.

Qualified personnel must perform all electrical connections.

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.

Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning

procedure.

Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of

the cord.

Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not

subject to warranty.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The Event MH™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic

equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to

follow the guidelines in this manual. The manufacturer of this

device 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. This can cause severe personal

injuries and/or damage to the fixture.

3. Be sure to unplug the EVENT MH™ from the power outlet before performing any

service related issues.

4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power

before you open the EVENT MH™. To prevent personal injury, never touch the

lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled.

5. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may

induce blindness.

6. Be sure to track and record the lamp running time. The lamp should be changed at

the end of the specified lamp life, regardless of lamp output. You may also have to

change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage. The same is with all

glass components, color filters, lenses and mirrors.

7. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this

manual. Operating the EVENT MH™ without suited safety aids such as safety

cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

8. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.

9. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this

fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and

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may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

10. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.

11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or

frayed.

12. Never charge the Battery and run the fixture on battery power at the same time.

This will damage the battery pack.

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 look directly into the light source,

as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.

Never touch the device during operation!

The housing may heat up

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3. FEATURES

•Pan 630˚ or 540˚ / Tilt 265°

•Low power consumption

•Runs on Battery or Wall Voltage

•Wireless DMX Receiver Built-in

•Minimal heat emission

•Equipped with 36 one-watt LEDs: (12 red, 12 blue, 12 green)

•High quality Luxeon LEDs manufactured by Lumileds, USA

•100,000 hours RATED LEDs

•Step-less, smooth RGB additive color mixing, 16.7 million colors (24bit)

•Preprogrammed colored macros

•Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps (white or color)

•12 or 10 DMX-channel operation (16 or 8 bit operation)

•Flicker-free operation for television and film

•Brilliant light output

•3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone or sound activated (via internal

microphone)

•Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%

•Control board with 4-digit display and foil-keyboard

•Digital display can be turned 180° to fit different installation position

•RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)

•Auto test for all functions

•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction

•USITT DMX-512 Complaint

•Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed

•8 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to

the incorporated EEPROM through the front control panel or external controller; you

can save a maximum of 48 scenes, and run the saved programs by using the “run”

menu on the front control panel

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES

This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in

theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to

so.

This fixture was designed for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors will void all

warranties written or implied.

Although this fixture has not duty cycle, 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 device.

When choosing an installation location, please be sure 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 appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a

suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm,

also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged mounting holes in the “Omega” clamp

(see page 16).

When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock

fasteners are locked in the quick lock mounting points properly.

Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions.

Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture;

most damages are the result of operations by persons unfamiliar with this type of product.

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5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW

1) LED LENS ASSEMBLY – 36 One-watt Lumileds LED’s by Luxeon rated at 100,000

hours (12 red, 12 green, 12 blue).

2) LED MENU DISPLAY – Four segment LED menu display, details all menu functions.

3) MODE/ESC BUTTON – This button is used to access and exit the fixture’s on-board

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