Elation Professional Work Light Spot 250 User Manual

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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 Design Spot 250,™ 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 Design Spot 250™ by Elation Professional®.  
Every Design Spot 250™ 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  
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:  
Fax:  
(323) 582-3322  
(323) 582-3108  
E-mail:  
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 Design Spot 250™ 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.  
DISCHARGE LAMP WARNING: This fixture is fitted with a discharge  
lamp, which is highly susceptible to damage if improperly handled.  
Never touch the lamp with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands  
will shorten lamp life. Also, never move the fixture until the lamps have  
had ample time to cool. Remember, lamps are not covered under  
warranty conditions.  
This fixture emits intense UV radiation, which is harmful to the eyes and skin. The intense  
luminance of the lamp can cause severe damage to the retina. Never operate this fixture  
with the protective covers removed, these covers have been specially designed to shield  
against UV radiation.  
Epileptic Warning: Those suffering from epilepsy should avoid looking directly into the  
lamp at all times.  
Avoid switching the fixture on and off repeatedly in short intervals, as this will reduce lamp  
life and intensity.  
To achieve the intensity associated with discharge lamps, these lamps use a gas sealed in  
a high-pressure environment to emit a brilliant output. Due to the high pressure involved  
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with the construction of the lamp, the lamp may explode during prolonged extensive use.  
This risk is increased with age; added care is encouraged when dealing with older lamps.  
Thus, lamp should always be replaced at the end of their recommended duty cycle.  
Extreme caution should be used when operated this or any fixture fitted with a gas  
discharge lamp.  
Never open this fixture while in use!  
During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of  
the fixture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the  
casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually over  
time.  
This device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device be  
grounded properly.  
All electrical connections must performed by qualified personal.  
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 Design Spot 250™ 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 DESIGN SPOT 250™ 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 DESIGN SPOT 250™. 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 DESIGN SPOT 250™ 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.  
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.  
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3. Features  
Pan 630° or 540˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265°  
3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone or sound activated  
8 colors plus white (including UV filter), with two direction rainbow effect  
User selectable color change (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors)  
Two Gobos Wheels:  
o Rotating gobo wheel with 7 rotating gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily  
replaceable and gobo indexing  
o Static gobo wheel with 7 static gobos plus open with different speed gobo  
shaking and gobo indexing  
Strobe effect: 0~13 flashes per second or random strobe  
Prism and prism rotation, with 16 prism macros  
Bright Phillips MSD 250/2 Lamp (250w / 8500K / 3000Hrs / 18,000Lm)  
Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%  
User Selectable Power Supply (Internal)  
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  
Built-in Iris (5% ~ 100%), with Iris Pulse Effect  
Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output  
Anti-Reflective Coated Lenses  
USITT DMX-512 Complaint  
Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed  
Electronic Focus via DMX  
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.  
Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the fixture will function properly for may  
years to come.  
Do not shake the fixture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.  
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 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 screw holes in the base of the  
fixture.  
When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock  
fasteners are locked in the quick lock holes correctly.  
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 nonprofessionals.  
Please use the original packaging to transport the fixture in for service.  
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5. LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Installing or replacing the lamp  
Only install the lamp with the device unplugged from the mains.  
The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed.  
Before replacing the lamp be sure the unit has ample time to cool, to avoid injury to yourself  
never touch the lamp when it is hot.  
During the installation of discharge lamps do not touch the glass portion of the bulb bare  
handed. Always use a cloth to handle the lamps during insertion and removal.  
Do not install lamps with a higher wattage than that specified by the manufacture, they  
generate higher temperatures than which the device is designed to cool and may explode.  
Installation Procedure:  
1. Lay the fixture on its’ back and remove the two Phillips screws labeled “A” and “B”  
found on the bottom plate of the fixture.  
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2. Gently pull out the lamp/socket assembly to access the lamp.  
3. Gently remove the old lamp by grasping it by the ceramic base.  
4. Carefully insert the new lamp into the socket (Only use a MSD 250/2 GY9.5 lamp or  
equivalent). Please remember there is only one way to insert the lamp and the lamp  
should fit completely in the lamp socket.  
5. Once the lamp has been inserted into the socket, gently slide the socket assembly  
back into place and secure with the two Phillips screws.  
6. Always be sure to optimize the lamp after lamp replacement.  
Do not operate this device with open cover  
Lamp Optimization  
The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This  
procedure centers the lamp in the reflector. Proper optimization will increase lamp life and  
ensure a bright crisp output. Improper optimization may add a yellow tint to the lamp output  
and reduce intensity. The minimum deviation amount is 1.0mm. Running the fixture within a  
lower deviation can cause damage to the lamp and/or lens.  
The Design Spot 250™ lamp holder is aligned at the factory. However, due to slight  
imperfections in all lamps, fine adjustments will improve light performance. Please follow  
the procedure below for proper lamp optimization:  
1. Using either a DMX controller or the control panel on the unit (see “SPOT” in the  
fixture menu on page 33), strike the lamp and focus the light on a flat surface (beam  
open, white, no gobo, no effect).  
2. Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3 adjustment screws  
labeled 1, 2, and 3 as illustrated on the next page. Turn one screw at a time to drag  
the hot-spot diagonally across the projected image. If you cannot detect a hot-spot,  
adjust the lamp until the light is even.  
3. To reduce a hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws clockwise a 1/4-turn  
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at a time until the light is evenly distributed.  
4. If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low,  
the lamp is too far back in the reflector. "Push” the lamp out by turning each of the  
adjustment screws ("1, 2, 3”) counterclockwise turn until the light is bright and  
evenly distributed.  
Please remember that a MSD 250/2 lamp is not a hot-restrike lamp therefore, you must wait  
approximately 15 minutes before you can attempt to strike the lamp once it has been turned  
off.  
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6. 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 DESIGN SPOT 250™ is fully operational in three different 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 away from any flammable materials  
(decoration etc.). Always use and install the supplied safety cable as a safety measure to  
prevent accidental damage in the event of a clamp.  
Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE0711-217  
for proper installation in Europe To ensure proper installation, only  
qualified staff should attempt installation.  
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Mounting points  
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating  
working load limits, a fine knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic  
safety inspection of all installation material and the fixture. If you lack these qualifications,  
do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.  
The electric connection must only be carried out by a qualified electric  
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main  
power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.  
Clamp Mounting  
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The Design Spot 250™ provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the  
hanging yoke as well as the safety cable rigging point in one unit (see the illustration  
below). When mounting this fixture to truss be sure to secure an appropriately rated clamp  
to the hanging yoke using a M10 screw fitted through the center hole of the hanging yoke.  
As an added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety cable to  
the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integrated in the bracket assembly  
Securing the DESIGN SPOT 250™  
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your DESIGN SPOT 250™ always be sure  
to secure your fixture with a safety cable. The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a  
safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to only use the  
designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying  
handle.  
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7. Understanding DMX  
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation):  
Your fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input  
and data output (see figure below). If you are constructing your own cables be sure to use  
two conductor shielded digital cable rated at a 120 ohms (this cable can be purchased at  
almost all professional sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male  
and female 3-pin XLR connector on either end of the cable.  
Be sure to follow the above figure 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.  
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DMX-512 control connection  
Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of your controller and the  
other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the moving head (Please refer to the diagram  
below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. The cable  
needed should be two conductor, shielded cable with XLR input and output connectors.  
Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y” your DMX  
connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto  
Branch 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.  
DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator  
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last fixture to  
avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor that is connected  
between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is  
inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the  
line. Using a cable terminator (Elation part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities  
of erratic behavior.  
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA  
transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures 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 following chart  
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details a proper cable conversion.  
Fixture DMX addressing;  
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the  
correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the  
channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control information sent  
out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved by  
setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the head of the fixture.  
You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or set different  
address for each individual fixture. Be advised that setting all you fixtures to the same DMX  
address will subsequently control all fixtures in the same fashion, in other words, changing  
the settings of one channel will affect all the fixtures simultaneously.  
If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the  
channel number you have set, based on the quantity of control channels (DMX channels) of  
each fixture. That means changing the settings of one channel will only affect the selected  
fixture.  
In the case of the Design Spot 250™, which is a 16 channel fixture, you should set the  
starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 17 (16 + 1), the third unit to 33  
(16 + 17), and so on.  
Note: During start-up the Design Spot 250™ will automatically detect whether a DMX data  
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signal is being received or not. If DMX data signal is being received, the display will show  
"A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not receiving a DMX  
signal the display will flash "A.XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address).  
If your fixture is connected to a DMX controller and the display is flashing (not receiving a  
DMX signal), please check the following:  
-
The 3 PIN XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected or is  
not inserted completely into the DMX input jack.  
-
-
-
The DMX controller is switched off or defective.  
The DMX cable or connector is defective.  
A DMX terminator has been inserted into the last fixture in your DMX chain.  
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8. Display LED Indicators.  
The Design Spot 250™ has two LED indicators on the display. These indicators are  
designed to give a quick visual indication of the fixtures’ status. The illustration below  
details the functionality of the LED indicators.  
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DMX OK  
NO DMX  
DMX OK  
Lamp off  
NO DMX  
Lamp off  
Lamp on  
Lamp on  
The first LED indicators represents DMX signal:  
• If the indicators is on a clean DMX signal is present  
• If the indicator is off there is no DMX signal present  
The second LED indicator represents lamp condition:  
• If the indicator is on the lamp is struck and in working condition  
• If the LED indicator is off the lamp has not struck, has been turned off, or is bad.  
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9. FIXTURE MENU  
On-Board System Menu: The DESIGN SPOT 250™ comes with an easy to navigate  
system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system  
menu.  
LED Control Panel: The control panel located on the top, front of the fixture allows you to  
access the main menu and make all necessary adjustments to the Design Spot 250™.  
During normal operation, tapping the “MODE/ESC” key once will access the fixture’s main  
menu. Once in the main menu you can navigate through the different functions and access  
the sub-menus with the Up and Down buttons. Once you reach a field that requires  
adjusting, tap the ENTER button to activate that field and use the UP and Down button to  
adjust the field. Tapping the Enter button once more will confirm your setting. Once a  
setting is saved the LED will briefly readout PASS to confirm a new setting has been made  
and locked into memory. You may exit the main menu at any time without making any  
adjustments by tapping the MODE/ESC button.  
MODE/ESC Button - To access the main menu locate the MODE/ESC button on the front  
of the unit. Press this button to activate the system menu. Tap the UP button until you reach  
the function you wish to change. When you reach the function you wish to change tap the  
ENTER button once to select that menu function. When a function is selected the menu will  
begin to flash, use the UP or DOWN button to change the function. Once your changes are  
made tap the ENTER button yet again to lock the change in the system menu. To exit  
without making any changes tap the MODE/ESC button.  
Default settings shaded.  
Indicate the staring DMX address  
A001 also is the setting for slave  
Automatically test the function  
Runs the fixture as a “master” unit or in  
“stand-alone” in auto mode  
1
2
ADDR  
TEST  
AXXX A001  
T-01~T-XX  
RUN  
MSTR/ALON  
MSTR/ALON  
Runs the fixture as a “master” unit or in  
“stand-alone” in audio mode  
AUDI  
3
PLAY  
Runs fixture in “AUTO” when running to  
the user installed programs (see page  
“Edit Menu on page 36)  
AUTO  
OFF/ RUN / AUDI  
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5
LAMP  
RESE  
ON/OFF  
ALL  
Manually switches lamp “on” and “off”  
Reset all motors and returns the fixture  
to the home position.  
Resets only the pan and tilt motors.  
Resets only color wheel motors.  
Resets all the gobo wheel motors only.  
Resets only the shutter and dimmer  
motors.  
SCAN  
COLR  
GOBO  
SHTR  
OTHR  
LIFE  
Resets all other motors not listed above.  
0000~9999  
0000~9999  
Displays the total fixture running time  
Displays the lamps total running time.  
Remember to reset after each and every  
lamp change.  
Clears and resets the lamp running  
time. Remember to reset after each and  
every lamp change.  
LAMP  
CLMP  
6
TIME  
7
8
RPAN  
RTLT  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
Reverses the pan movements.  
Reverses the tilt movements.  
9
FINE  
ON/OFF  
Switches between 16 bit/8 bit operation.  
Switches pan degree operation between  
630˚ and 540˚.  
Microphone sensitivity adjustment.  
Display the DMX512 value of each  
channel  
10 DEGR  
11 MIC  
630/540  
M-XX M-70  
VALU  
D–XX D-00 (DXXX)  
ON/OFF  
When activated will turn off the display  
after 2mins of no activity.  
12 DISP  
D ON  
This function will reverse the display  
180˚.  
Automatic lamp start with power  
Allows the DMX address to be changed  
via an external controller (see page 32).  
Switch lamp on and off via DMX.  
FLIP  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
LAAU  
RDMX  
DLOF  
DLAY  
SPOT  
ON/OFF  
D–XX D-05  
ON/OFF  
Lamp on delay time  
Lamp optimization spot.  
Resets all the fixture functions to the  
default (shaded) settings.  
Pan/tilt feedback (error correction)  
on/off.  
DFSE  
FEED  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
13 SPEC  
FANS  
VER  
HIGH/AUTO  
V1.0~V9.9  
Fan speed settings.  
Displays software version  
CXXX  
Fixture calibration mode (code  
is “C050”).  
CODE  
ADJU  
Channel  
calibration.  
Set the number of steps of the  
program.  
Edit the channels of each  
scene  
Time for each scene  
selection  
for  
CH01~CH30  
S–01 ~S–48  
XXXX(-128~127)  
14 EDIT  
STEP  
SCXX  
0 1 XX(00~FFH)  
3 0 XX(00~FFH)  
T XXX(001~999)  
C–01~C–30  
TIME  
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CEDT  
RE.XX  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
Edit program via controller  
Auto Save  
Program test  
REC.  
RUN  
Main Menu Functions  
1. ADDRESS MENU  
- AOO1 - A511 (Value) - This is where you set the fixtures DMX address.  
Setting/Changing the DMX Address  
After applying power to the DESIGN SPOT 250™ the LED will display the fixture’s  
current DMX address immediately after the reset sequence. If the fixture is not  
receiving a DMX signal the display will flash continuously. To set or adjust a DMX  
address, please follow the procedure below:  
1. Switch on the DESIGN SPOT 250™ and wait for the fixture reset process to  
finished.  
2. Press the Mode/Esc button to access the main menu. Toggle through the menu by  
pressing the Up and Down buttons until the display shows A001. Tap the enter  
button to make changes to the address, the current three digit address will  
immediately begin to flash.  
3. While the current three-digit address is flashing, use the Up and Down buttons to  
select adjust the address. Lock your new address into the unit’s memory by  
pressing the Enter button. After the new address has been successfully stored into  
the fixture’s memory the LED will briefly readout PASS.  
The DMX address is non-destructible and will remain in the fixture’s memory even when  
power to the fixture has been switched off. Memory is backed-up and retained by an  
internal power source with a five year shelf life.  
2. TEST MENU  
- T-01 - T -XX (Test) - T ests the functions of each channel. There are 16 DMX  
channels, and all except channels 7, 11, and 15 can be tested. To enter the test menu  
follow the procedure below:  
1. Access the main menu.  
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2. Tap the UP button until “TEST” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. The display will show T-01. You can now press the up button and test the different  
channels. For example: If you press the up button until “T-03” is displayed, the unit  
will test the color channel, changing the color one by one and show the rainbow  
effect with different speeds. Again please remember, there are 16 DMX channels,  
and all except channels 7, 11, and 15 can be tested  
4. Press MODE/ENTER or EXIT to exit.  
3. PLAY MENU -  
RUN  
This feature is used to run the internal preset programs in either a Master/Slave  
or a stand-alone operating mode. Follow the procedure below to enter the run menu:  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP or DOWN button until “PLAY” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP or DOWN button until “RUN” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. Tap the UP or DOWN button to select either “Master” or “Alone” and press ENTER.  
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
AUDI  
- This feature is used to run the internal preset programs in AUDIO mode in either  
a Master/Slave or a stand-alone operating mode Follow the procedure below to enter the  
audio menu:  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP or DOWN button until “PLAY” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP or DOWN button until “AUDI” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. Tap the UP or DOWN button to select either “Master” or “Alone” and press ENTER.  
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
AUTO  
– Runs the unit without any DMX signal in stand-alone mode. Follow the procedure  
below to enter the auto menu:  
1. Access the main menu.  
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2. Tap the UP or DOWN button until “PLAY” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP or DOWN button until “AUTO” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. Tap the UP or DOWN button to select “OFF”, “RUN” or “AUDI” and press ENTER to  
confirm.  
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
4. LAMP MENU -  
– This menu function will manually turn the lamp on and of f. Follow the procedure  
below to enter the lamp menu:  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “LAMP” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. The display will show “ON/OFF”.  
4. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate  
this function.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm.  
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
5. RESE (RESET) MENU -  
ALL - Resets all the motors in the unit.  
SCAN - Resets the Pan and Tilt motors.  
COLR (Color) - Resets the color motors.  
GOBO - Resets the gobo motors.  
SHTR - Resets the shutter motors.  
OTHR - Reset all other motors  
ALL  
- When you activate this reset function, the fixture will begin to reset all motors.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “ALL” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to select “ON” to reset the  
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color motor.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm  
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
SCAN  
- When you activate this reset function, the fixture will only reset the Pan and  
Tilt mirror motor.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “SCAN” is displayed, then press ENTER to confirm.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to select “ON” to reset the  
color motor. Press ENTER to confirm.  
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
COLR  
- When you activate this reset function, the fixture will only reset the color  
wheel motor.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “COLR” is displayed, then press ENTER to confirm.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to select ONto reset  
the color motor. Press ENTER to confirm.  
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
GOBO  
- When you activate this reset function, the fixture will only reet the gobo wheel motor.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “GOBO” is displayed, press ENTER to confirm and  
begin the reset process.  
4. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
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SHTR  
- When you activate this reset function, the fixture  
will only reset the  
shutter/dimmer motor.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “SHTR” is displayed, then press ENTER to confirm.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF.” Press the UP button to select “ON” to restart the  
shutter/dimmer motor. Press ENTER to confirm.  
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
OTHR  
- When you activate this reset function, the fixture will only reset any motor not  
specified in the other reset commands previously listed.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “RESE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “OTHR” is displayed, then press ENTER to confirm.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF”. Press the UP button to select ONto reset  
the color motor. Press ENTER to confirm.  
5. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
6. TIME MENU -  
LIFE - Displays the fixtures total running time.  
LAMP - Displays the lamp running time.  
CLMP - Clears the lamp running time.  
LIFE  
- With this function you can display the total running time of the fixture.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until ”TIME” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “LIFE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
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4. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
LAMP  
- With this function you can display the running time of the lamp.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until ”TIME” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “LAMP” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
CLMP  
- With this function you can clear the running time of the lamp. Note:  
Please  
clear the lamp time every time you replace the lamp.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “TIME” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “CLMP” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. Press MODE/ ENTER, the display will show “ON/OFF”.  
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to  
deactivate this function.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
7. RPAN MENU  
- This menu function will reverse the mirror PAN movements.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “RPAN” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. The display will show “ON/OFF”.  
4. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate  
this function.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm.  
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
8. RTLT MENU  
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- This menu function will reverse the mirror TILT movements.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “RTLT” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. The display will show “ON/OFF”.  
4. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate  
this function.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm.  
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
9. FINE MENU  
- This menu item switches between 16 bit (fine) and 8 bit (coarse) modes. When  
this function is turned on the fixture will operate in 16 bit (fine) mode. When functioning in  
16 bit mode the fixture will use 16 DMX channels, when the 16bit function is turned off the  
fixture will use 14 DMX channels. To access the Fine menu follow the procedure below:  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “FINE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. The display will show “ON/OFF”.  
4. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate  
this function.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm.  
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
10. DEGR MENU -  
- This menu function will toggle between the 630°and 540°for pan movement  
When this function is turned on, the fixture will operate with a pan movement of 630˚.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “DEGR” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. The display will display “630/540”.  
4. Press the UP button to select 630˚ or 540˚ for the pan movement angle  
5. Press ENTER to confirm.  
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
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11. MIC MENU  
- This function allows for electronic control of the internal microphone’s sound  
sensitivity.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “MIC” is displayed and press ENTER.  
3. The display will show “M-XX” (Where XX represents a value between 00 & 99).  
4. Use the UP and DOWN button to adjust the mic sensitivity, 99 being the highest.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm and lock your new setting in place.  
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
12. DISPLAY MENU  
- This menu function will control the various on-board display features.  
VALU – This function will display the DMX value of each channel as it is  
adjusted through the use of a DMX console.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed.  
3. Press ENTER, the display will show “VALU”.  
4. Press ENTER, once again “d-00” will be displayed.  
5. Press ENTER to confirm.  
6. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
D ON – This function will turn the display of f after the has gone two seconds  
without any menu activity.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed.  
3. Press ENTER, the display will show “VALU”.  
4. Tap the UP button until ”D-ON” is displayed and tap the ENTER button.  
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate  
this function.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
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7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
FLIP – This function will reverse the display readout buy 180˚.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “DISP” is displayed.  
3. Press ENTER, the display will show “VALU”.  
4. Tap the UP button until ”FLIP” is displayed and tap the ENTER button.  
5. Press the UP button to select “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to deactivate  
this function.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
13. SPEC MENU – This menu option access all the special functions listed below.  
LAAU - Automatic lamp start with power.  
RDMX - Allows DMX address to be changed via and external DMX controller.  
DLOF - Switch lamp off via DMX controller.  
DLAY - Lamp-on delay time.  
SPOT - This provides a spot beam for better lamp optimization.  
DFSE (Default) - Resets the unit to all default settings.  
FEED - This function turn the DMX correction feature “ON” (default) or “OFF.”  
FANS- Changes the functionality of the built-in fans.  
VER (Version) - Displays the software version.  
ADJU – Calibration functions  
LAAU  
– This function controls the automatic lamp start feature. By default the unit will  
automatically ignite the lamp when unit is turned on. Use this function to turn this  
feature on and off.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “LAAU” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF.”  
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5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to  
deactivate this function.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
RDMX  
– This function allows the DMX address to remotely be adjusted from a DMX  
console. This setting requires special settings for both the controller and the fixture.  
RDMX is on by default. Follow the procedure listed below to access the RDMX  
functions:  
Fixture Settings:  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “RDMX” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF.”  
5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to  
deactivate this function.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
Controller Settings:  
1. Set the DMX value of channel 1 to a value of 7.  
2. Set the DMX value of channel 2 to a value of 7 or 8. When channel 2 is set to "7"  
you can adjust the starting address between 1 and 255. When set to "8" you can  
adjust the starting address between 256 and 511.  
3. Use channel 3 to set your desired DMX starting address. For example: If you  
want to set the starting address to 57, set channel 1 to a value of “7,” set channel  
2 to a value of “7” and use channel 3 to set your address to 57 by selecting a  
channel value of 57. Example 2: If you want to set the starting address to 420,  
set channel 1 to a value of “7,” channel 2 to "8" and channel 3 to "164"  
(256+164=420).  
4. Wait for approximately 20 seconds for the unit to complete the address  
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reset function.  
DLOF  
– This feature allow you to control the lamp via DMX.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “DLOF” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF.”  
5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to  
deactivate this function.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
DLAY  
– This function allows the user to set a lamp “strike” delay time.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “DLAY” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “D-XX.”  
5. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the delay time.  
6. When completed press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
SPOT  
– This function allows you to optimize the lamp without the use of an external  
DMX controller. In this mode, the device will not react to any control signal.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “DFSE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF.”  
5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to  
deactivate this function.  
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6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
DFSE  
- With this function you can restore the factory default settings of the fixture. All  
settings will be set back to the default values. Any edited scenes will be lost. When  
restoring the factory settings the unit must be set to the address that the unit was in  
when you started editing. When you confirm this function, the fixture will begin to  
reload the original factory settings.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “DFSE” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF.”  
5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to  
deactivate this function.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
FEED  
- Use this function to activate the pan/tilt error correction.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “FEED” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “ON/OFF.”  
5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to  
deactivate this function.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
FANS  
- This function is used to change the functionality of the internal cooling fans.  
Follow the procedure below to access the fan menu:  
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1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP or DOWN button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP or DOWN button until “FANS” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “HIGH/AUTO”.  
5. Press UP or DOWN button to select “HIGH” or “AUTO”.  
6. Press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
VER  
- Use this function to display the Software version of the unit.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “SPEC” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “VER” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “V-1.0,” the display may also show, “V-2.0,” “V-9.9” etc.  
5. Press ENTER or MODE/ESC to exit.  
ADJU  
- This function is used to calibrate the various internal motors in the event the  
internal homing mechanism become slightly out of adjustment. This function is  
protected with a password to prevent unauthorized personal from tampering with the  
fixture. To enter the calibration menu follow the steps below:  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until “ADJU” is displayed, then press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until “CODE” is displayed, then press ENTER.  
4. The display will show “CXXX”, were as XXX represents the calibration  
password. The calibration password is “C050.” Use the UP or DOWN buttons to  
enter the proper password.  
5. Once the proper password is entered the display will read “CHXX”, were as  
“XX” represents the fixture channel number, in the case of the Design Spot  
250™ 1 ~ 16.  
6. Select the desired channel to be calibrated by pressing the UP or DOWN  
buttons and then ENTER to confirm.  
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7. The display will then read “xxxx”, were “xxxx” stands for the calibrate values.  
8. Adjust the desired calibration value between –128 and 127 by pressing the UP  
and DOWN. As you scroll up and down through the calibration values you will  
notice slight changes in the wheel or motor you are attempting to calibrate.  
9. Once you reach your desired calibration press ENTER to confirm and lock in  
your calibration.  
14. EDIT MENU  
- T his menu item allows you to write a program into the fixture’s internal memory  
(EEPROM) via the control panel or via an external DMX controller.  
STEP (S-01 - S-48) - These are the steps slots that you write your programs into. There  
are at total of 48 steps.  
STXX (SC01 – SC48) - These are the scenes that are stored in your program. There are a  
total of 48 scenes. C-01 - C-11 (Channel 1 - Channel 11) – Represents the total fixture  
channels for each scene that can be edited.  
TIME (Time) - Running time of the entire program.  
CEDT - Edit program using a external controller.  
REC – Auto save function.  
RUN – Program test mode.  
REC  
- Records scenes automatically from any external DMX controller and stores them  
inside the fixtures built-in memory. These scenes can then be recalled without the use  
of an external controller.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until “EDIT” is displayed, then press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until “REC” is displayed, then press ENTER.  
4. After entering the REC function the display will read “RE.XX,” where as “XX”  
represents the scene number in the internal memory to which the scene will be  
stored.  
5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired scene number.  
6. When you reach the scene number you wish to store the scene to, press  
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ENTER to confirm and lock the scene into the fixture’s memory.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
STEP  
- With this function you can program the number of steps in your individual  
Program.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “STEP” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. The display shows “S-01,” this indicates the first step of your program. You can  
call up to 48 scenes in “Run.” For example; if “S-05” is displayed, it means that  
the scene will “RUN” the first 5 scenes you saved in “Edit.”  
5. Press ENTER to save and MODE/ESC to exit.  
SC01  
- This function allows you to choose the total number of scenes in your internal  
program.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “SC01” is displayed.  
4. The display indicates “SC01,” this stands for the first scene of your program.  
You may recall up to 48 scenes. For example, if you choose “SC05,” and then  
select the “Run” function, the first 5 scenes you saved in “Edit” mode will run.  
5. Press ENTER to save and MODE/ESC to exit.  
Editing procedure 1: Using the control board only.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed and press ENTER.  
3. The display will show “SC-01”, this stands for the scene number. For example,  
“SC-01” is displayed, it means you will be editing scene 1, press ENTER. You  
can change the scene number by tapping the UP button.  
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4. Press ENTER, the display will show “C-01,” this represents the channel number.  
If “C-01is displayed, you will be editing the fixture’s channel 1 value of the  
selected scene, press ENTER. You can change the channel number by tapping  
the UP button.  
5. The display will show the DMX value for the channel that is being edited. It will  
be displayed as “11XX,” it stands for Channel 11 of the editing scene, the DMX  
value is “XX.”  
6. Adjust the DMX value by tapping the UP button, until you get the expected effect  
for this channel.  
7. Press ENTER to enter the editing of the other channels of the scene.  
8. Repeat steps 5-8, until you finish setting all the DMX values for all the channels  
of this scene, each scene can have 16 channels maximum.  
9. Once all the channels are completed, the display will begin to flash “TIME,” this  
indicates the time needed to run this scene.  
10.Press ENTER to edit the time needed, the display shows TXXX, XXX”  
represents the time needed to run this scene. For example, T002means  
scene 1 needs 0.4 seconds to run, T-15means this scene needs 3.0  
seconds to run. Note: “XXis always 0.2 seconds not one second.  
11.Adjust the time needed by tapping the UP button.  
12.Press ENTER to save the settings for the scene you are editing, the display will  
change to the next scene automatically.  
13.Repeat steps 3-12 to edit other scenes, you can edit and save 48 scenes  
maximum.  
14.Press MODE/ESC to exit and save your edited scene into the fixtures internal  
memory. The number of steps can be defined under “EDIT” and the scenes can  
be called up under “Run.” To run the scenes see page 30.  
Editing procedure 2: Using an external controller.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Call up the first scene in your controller now.  
Select “SC01” by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons.  
Press MODE/ESC, the display shows “SC01”.  
Press MODE/ESC, the display shows “C-01”.  
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5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Select "CEDT" by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons.  
Press MODE/ESC, the display shows "OFF".  
Press UP, the display will read "ON".  
Press MODE/ESC, the display shows "SC02". You successfully downloaded  
the first scene.  
9.  
Adjust the Step-time as described above.  
10. Call up the second scene in your controller now.  
11. Repeat steps 5-11 until all desired scenes are downloaded.  
12. Press MODE/ESC to exit. The number of steps can be defined under “STEP”  
and the scenes can be called up under “RUN.”  
RUN  
- This function allows you to “RUN” the user-installed program. You can set the  
number of steps under Step (S-01- S-48). You can edit the individual scenes under Edit.  
1. Access the main menu.  
2. Tap the UP button until “EDIT” is displayed, press ENTER.  
3. Tap the UP button until “RUN” is displayed, press ENTER.  
4. “AUTO” is displayed. If you press the UP button it will show “SOUN”. Select  
which one you want to activate, and press ENTER.  
5. Press UP, to select “ALON” or “NAST”. Which mean stand alone, and  
master/slave mode.  
6. Select a mode, and press ENTER to confirm.  
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.  
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10. DMX Channel Traits:  
The chart below details the channel layout for 16 DMX channels (default).  
In 8bit mode the “Pan Fine” and “Tilt Fine” channels are not used, thus converting the  
fixture into a 14-channel DMX fixture.  
CHANNEL 1: Pan Movement (max. 630° or 540˚ User Selectable)  
CHANNEL 2: 16bit Pan Movement (pan fine)  
CHANNEL 3: Tilt Movement (max. 265°)  
CHANNEL 4: 16bit Tilt Movement (tilt fine)  
CHANNEL 5: Color Wheel  
CHANNEL 6: Rotating Gobo Wheel  
CHANNEL 7: Gobo Index, Gobo Rotation Speed/Direction  
CHANNEL 8: Fixed Gobo Wheel  
CHANNEL 9: 3-Facet Prism Control  
CHANNEL 10: Focus Control  
CHANNEL 11: Strobe (0-13Hz), and Shutter close/open function + random strobe  
CHANNEL 12: Dimmer Control  
CHANNEL 13: Iris (Closed to Open)  
CHANNEL 14: Frost Filter (Minimum to Maximum)  
CHANNEL 15: Speed Control (Pan/Tilt movement, blackout selection)  
CHANNEL 16: Special (Auto program control + lamp on, motor reset, lamp switch off)  
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DMX channel function and values:  
Channel 1 - PAN movement 8bit:  
Channel 2 – Pan fine 16bit:  
Channel 3 - TILT movement 8bit:  
Channel 4 – Tilt fine 16bit:  
Channel 5 - Color Wheel :  
0-13  
14-27  
28-41  
42-55  
56-69  
70-83  
84-97  
98-111  
112-127  
Open / White  
Red  
Blue  
Green  
Yellow  
Magenta  
Orange  
UV filter  
Pink  
128-187 Forwards rainbow effect from fast to slow  
188-193 No rotation  
194-255 Backwards rainbow effect from slow to fast  
Channel 6 - Rotating gobos, cont. rotation :  
0-9  
Open  
10-19  
20-29  
30-39  
40-49  
50-59  
60-69  
70-79  
80-99  
Rot. Gobo 1  
Rot. Gobo 2  
Rot. Gobo 3  
Rot. Gobo 4  
Rot. Gobo 5  
Rot. Gobo 6  
Rot. Gobo 7  
Gobo 1 shake slow to fast  
100-119 Gobo 2 shake slow to fast  
120-139 Gobo 3 shake slow to fast  
140-159 Gobo 4 shake slow to fast  
160-179 Gobo 5 shake slow to fast  
180-199 Gobo 6 shake slow to fast  
200-219 Gobo 7 shake slow to fast  
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220-255 Rot. Gobo Wheel CW Rotation slow to fast  
Channel 7 - Rotating Gobo Index, Rotating Gobo Rotation :  
0-127  
Gobo Indexing  
128-187 CW Gobo Rotation from fast to slow  
188-193 No rotation  
194-255 CCW Gobo Rotation from slow to fast  
Channel 8 - Fixed Gobos :  
0-13  
Open  
14-27  
28-41  
42-55  
56-69  
70-83  
84-97  
Gobo 1  
Gobo 2  
Gobo 3  
Gobo 4  
Gobo 5  
Gobo 6  
98-111 Gobo 7  
112-127 Gobo 1 shake slow to fast  
128-143 Gobo 2 shake slow to fast  
144-159 Gobo 3 shake slow to fast  
160-175 Gobo 4 shake slow to fast  
176-191 Gobo 5 shake slow to fast  
192-207 Gobo 6 shake slow to fast  
208-223 Gobo 7 shake slow to fast  
224-255 Gobo Wheel rotation from slow to fast  
Channel 9 - 3 facet rotating prism, Prism / Gobo macros:  
0-3  
4-63  
64-67  
Open  
Clockwise prism rotation from fast to slow  
No rotation  
68-127 Counter-Clockwise prism rotation from slow to fast  
128-135 Macro 1  
136-143 Macro 2  
144-151 Macro 3  
152-159 Macro 4  
160-167 Macro 5  
168-175 Macro 6  
176-183 Macro 7  
184-191 Macro 8  
192-199 Macro 9  
200-207 Macro 10  
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208-215 Macro 11  
216-223 Macro 12  
224-231 Macro 13  
232-239 Macro 14  
240-247 Macro 15  
248-255 Macro 16  
Channel 10 - Focus:  
Continuous adjustment from far to near  
0-255  
Channel 11 - Shutter, Strobe Control:  
0-31  
32-63  
64-95  
Shutter closed  
No function (shutter open)  
Strobe effect slow to fast  
96-127 No function (shutter open)  
128-159 Pulse-effect in sequences  
160-191 No function (shutter open)  
192-223 Random strobe effect from slow to fast  
224-255 Shutter Open – Dimmer Control  
Channel 12 - Dimmer (Intensity):  
0-14  
Shutter Closed  
15-255 Intensity from 0% to 100%  
Channel 13 - Iris:  
0-191  
Iris Control from maximum to minimum diameter  
192-223 Iris Closing Pulse Effect from fast to slow  
224-255 Iris Opening Pulse Effect from slow to fast  
Channel 14 - Frost Filter:  
0-191  
Frost Filter 0% ~ 100%  
192-223 Frost Filter Opening Pulse Effect from fast to slow  
224-255 Frost Filter Closing Pulse Effect from slow to fast  
Channel 15 - Speed Pan/Tilt Movement:  
0-4  
Max speed  
5-225  
Max to min speed  
226-235 Blackout by movement  
236-245 Blackout by all wheel changing  
246-255 No function  
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Channel 16 - Lamp on/off, Reset, Internal Programs:  
0-19  
Color Change Normal (Solid Colors Only)  
Enable Split Colors  
Lamp on  
Lamp switch off  
All motor reset  
20-39  
40-59  
60-79  
80-84  
85-87  
88-90  
91-93  
94-96  
97-99  
Scan motor reset  
Colors motor reset  
Gobo motor reset  
Shutter & Dimmer motor reset  
Other motor reset  
100-119 Internal program 1  
120-139 Internal program 2  
140-159 Internal program 3  
160-179 Internal program 4  
180-199 Internal program 5  
200-219 Internal program 6  
220-239 Internal program 7  
240-255 Auto program by music  
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11. ERROR CODES:  
When power is applied, the unit will automatically enter a “reset/test” mode. This mode  
brings all the internal motors to a home position. If there is an internal problem with one or  
more of the motors an error code will flash in the display in the form of “XXer” were as XX  
will represent a function number. For example, when the display shows “02Er,” it means  
there is some type of error with the channel 2 motor. If there are multiple errors during the  
start-up process they will all flash in the display. For example: if the fixtures has errors on  
channel 1, channel 2, and channel 5 all at the same time, you will see the error message  
“01Er”, “02Er,” and ”05Er” flash repeated 5 times.  
If an error does occur during the initial start-up procedure the fixture will self-generate a  
second reset signal and try to realign all the motors and correct the errors, if the error  
persist after a second attempt a third attempt will be made.  
If after a third attempt all the errors have not been corrected the fixture will make the  
following determinations: 1) 3 or more errors - The fixture cannot function properly with  
three or more errors therefore the fixture will place itself in a stand-by mode until  
subsequent repairs can be made. 2) Less than 3 errors - The fixture has less than 3 errors,  
therefore most other functions will work properly. The fixture will attempt to operate normally  
until the errors can be correct by a technician. The errors in question will remain flashing in  
the display as a reminder of internal errors.  
01Er – PAN movement error:  
The yoke is not located in the default position after start-up or after a reset command. This  
message will appear after a fixture reset if the pan-yoke’s magnetic-indexing circuit  
malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor failure  
(defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB).  
03Er – TILT movement error:  
The head is not located in the default tilt position after start-up or after a reset command.  
This message will appear after a fixture reset if the tilt magnetic-indexing circuit  
malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor failure  
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(defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB).  
05Er - Color-wheel error:  
The color wheel is not located in the default position after start-up or after a reset  
command. This message will appear after a fixture reset if the color wheel’s magnetic-  
indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor  
failure (defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB).  
06Er - Rotating gobo-wheel error:  
The gobo-wheel is not located in the default position after start-up or after a reset  
command. This message will appear after a fixture reset if the gobo wheel’s magnetic-  
indexing circuit malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor  
failure (defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB).  
07Er - Rotating gobo indexing error:  
The gobo is not located in the default position after start-up or after a reset command. This  
message will appear after a fixture reset if the gobo positioning magnetic-indexing circuit  
malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet is missing) or there is a stepper motor failure  
(defective motor or a defective motor IC drive on the main PCB).  
08Er - Fix Gobo-wheel error  
This message will appear after the reset of the fixture if the magnetic-indexing circuit  
malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its  
drive circuit on the main PCB). The fix gobo wheel is not located in the default position after  
the reset.  
09Er - Prism-wheel error  
This message will appear after the reset of the fixture and if the magnetic-indexing circuit  
malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its  
driver circuit on the main PCB). The Prism wheel is not located in the default position after  
the reset.  
10Er - Focus-error  
This message will appear after the reset of the fixture and if the magnetic indexing circuit  
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malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its  
driver circuit on the main PCB). The focus motor is not located in the default position after  
the reset.  
13Er - Iris-error  
This message will appear after the reset of the fixture and if the magnetic indexing circuit  
malfunctions (sensor failed or magnet missing) or the stepping-motor is defective (or its  
driver circuit on the main PCB). The Iris motor is not located in the default position after the  
reset.  
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12. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE  
The following points have to be considered during the inspection:  
1. Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times. Lose screws  
may fall out during normal operation resulting in damage or injury as larger parts  
could fall.  
2. There must not be any deformations on the housing, color lenses, rigging hardware  
and rigging points (ceiling, suspension, trussing). Deformations in the housing could  
allow for UV radiation leakage. Damaged rigging points or unsecured rigging could  
cause the unit to fall and serious injure a person.  
3. All mechanical parts and motors should not show any traces of serious wear and  
should rotate freely.  
4. Electric power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or  
sediments. Never remove the ground prong from the power cable.  
Further instructions depending on installation and usage have to be adhered by a skilled  
installer and any safety problems should be addressed before attempting operation.  
Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation.  
We recommend frequent cleaning of the device, this will ensure operational longevity and  
crisp light output. When cleaning, please use a moist, lint-free cloth. Never use alcohol or  
solvents.  
There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture with the exception of the lamp.  
Please refer all other service related issues to an authorized Elation service technician.  
Should you decide to service the fixture yourself please order genuine Elation parts directly  
from Elation.  
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13. 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
A. Elation Professional® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional®  
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 Professional® 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 Professional® 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 Professional® shall  
have no liability what so ever 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  
modified in any manner which Elation Professional® concludes, after inspection, affects the  
reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than  
the Elation Professional® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser  
by Elation Professional®; 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 specified above, Elation Professional® 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  
Professional® under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or  
replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Elation Professional®. All  
products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bare  
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identifying marks to that effect.  
E. Elation Professional® 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 Professional® in connection with this  
product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the  
warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including  
warranties of merchantability or fitness, 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 Professional® 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 Professional® Products  
and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and  
conditions heretofore published.  
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14. Photometric Data:  
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16. Dimensional Drawings:  
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18. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Power supply  
_98VAC, 50Hz;_120VAC, 50Hz;_208VAC, 50Hz;  
Power consumption  
_220VAC, 50Hz;_230VAC, 50Hz;_240VAC, 50Hz; or  
_98VAC,60Hz;_120VAC,60Hz;_208VAC,60Hz;  
_220VAC,60Hz;_230VAC,60Hz;_240VAC,60Hz;  
Fuse protection  
120V = 8A/250V, GMA (5x20mm fine-wire fuse)  
220V = 4A/250V, GMA (5x20mm fine-wire fuse)  
Lamp  
Type  
MSD 250/2 (Phillips)  
3000 Hrs  
Life time  
Color temperature  
Luminous flux  
Optical system  
Parabolic glass reflector  
8500˚ K  
18.000 lm  
17° standard objective (optional 14° or 20°)  
Lens anti-reflex  
Color  
8 dichroic filter plus white, half-color compatible  
Gobos  
Gobo-wheel 1: 7 interchangeable rotating gobos plus "open", 4 glass Gobos  
Gobo-wheel 2: 7 fixed interchangeable gobos plus "open"  
Gobo outside diameter 27 mm, image size 23 mm  
Gobo thickness: glass = 1 mm, steel = 0.15 mm  
Shutter / Strobe / Dimmer  
Strobe-effect with variable speed 1 - 13 flashes per second  
Continuously mechanical dimmer 0 - 100%  
Prism  
Rotating 3-face prism, rotating and variable in speed  
Iris  
Motor driven iris from open to close, variable speed, pulse effect  
Focus  
Motor driven focus from near to far away  
DMX Channels  
16 (16bit – default) or 14 (8bit – user selectable)  
Drive  
Standard DMX-512, 3 pole XLR; [+] = Pin 3 [-] = Pin 2 [Ground] = Pin 1.  
Starting DMX [001].  
Pan / Tilt  
Pan- movement  
Tilt- movement  
Weights and measures  
Dimensions  
630° in max. 2.0 seconds, 16 bit resolution  
265° in max. 1.5 seconds, 16 bit resolution  
61cm (W) x 46cm (L) x 51cm (H) ~ Head vertical  
23Kgs / 51Lbs  
Weight (net)  
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4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles, CA. 90058  
323-582-3322 / 323-582-3108 fax  
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