Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Event MH Elation Professional
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Rev . 3/06 /2009 Event MH Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, Ca 90058 www.elationlighting.com.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 2 E v e n t M H ™.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 3 E v e n t M H ™ CONTENTS 1. Gener al Info rmati on……………………………………………………………………… 4 a. Int roduc tion ……………………………………………………………… ……….
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 4 E v e n t M H ™ 1. GENER AL INFORMA TION INTRODUCTION : Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable l.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 5 E v e n t M H ™ 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.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 6 E v e n t M H ™ 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.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 7 E v e n t M H ™ 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.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 8 E v e n t M H ™ 3. FEA TURES • Pan 630˚ or 540˚ / T ilt 265° • Low power consumption • Runs on Battery or W all V oltage • Wire.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 9 E v e n t M H ™ 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.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 10 E v e n t M H ™ 5. FIXTURE OVER VIEW 1) LED LENS ASSEMBL Y – 36 One-watt Lumileds LED’s by Luxeon rated at 100,000 hours (12 red, 12 green, 12 blue). 2) LED MENU DISPLA Y – Four segment LED menu display , details all menu functions.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 11 E v e n t M H ™ menu system. 4) UP BUTT ON – This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the fixture’s menu system. 5) DOWN BUTTON – This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through the fixture’s menu system.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 12 E v e n t M H ™ 13) POWER CONNECTION – This cable provides main power to your fixture. Always be sure to use a properly grounded power cable. If this cable ever becomes frayed or damaged this cable should be replaced immediately by a qualified technician.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 13 E v e n t M H ™ 4) Power Output – Used to supply battery power to the Event MH. 5) Power Input – Input power connect to charge the battery . 6) Safety Hook – Eyehook is design for use with a safety cable for situation that requires the battery pack to be suspended.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 14 E v e n t M H ™ 6. MOUNT ING AND INST ALLA TION Caution: For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside of walking paths, seating areas, or areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personal.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 15 E v e n t M H ™ 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.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 16 E v e n t M H ™ added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using on of the safety c.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 17 E v e n t M H ™ 7. UNDERST ADING 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).
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 18 E v e n t M H ™ 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 on the previous page).
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 19 E v e n t M H ™ be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The following chart details a proper cable conversion.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 20 E v e n t M H ™ Note: During start-up the Event MH™ will automatically detect whether a DMX data signal is being received or not. If DMX data signal is being received, the display will show "A.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 21 E v e n t M H ™ 8. DISP LA Y LED INDICA TORS The Event MH™ has two LED indicators on the display . These indicators are designed to give a quick visual indication of the fixtures’ status.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 22 E v e n t M H ™ 9. FIXTU RE ME NU On-Board System Menu: The EVENT MH™ comes with an easy to navigate system menu. This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 23 E v e n t M H ™ MA ST (SO - M) Sou nd -co nt roll ed Run as Ma ste r V AL U D– XX D - 00 (D XX X) Dis pla y the DM X 51 2 val ue of e a.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 24 E v e n t M H ™ Main Menu Functions - Main menu 0 1. Press [MODE/ESC] to enter the main menu "MODE" (display flashing) 2. Press [ENTER] and select "ADDR", “RUN” or "DISP" by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] button.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 25 E v e n t M H ™ proper and unique starting DMX address to each and every fixture. The DMX address is non-destructive and will remain in the fixture’s memory even when the power to the unit is switched off.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 26 E v e n t M H ™ 1. Select "AUTO" or "SOUN" by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] button. 2. Press [ENTER] for selecting the desired extension menu. 3. Select "ALON" or "MAST" by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] button.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 27 E v e n t M H ™ With this function you can shut off the LED display after 2 minutes. 1. Select "CLDI" by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] button. 2. Press [ENTER], the display shows “ON” or “OFF”.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 28 E v e n t M H ™ - Switch 16 bit/8 bit With this function you can switch the device from 16 bit to 8 bit resolution. 1. Select “16BI” by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] button. 2. Press [ENTER], the display shows “ON” or “OFF”.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 29 E v e n t M H ™ With this function you can select the Fan’s mode. 1. Select “F ANS” by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] button. 2. Press [ENTER], the display shows “HIGH” or “AUTO”. 3.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 30 E v e n t M H ™ 2. Press [UP] to select “ON” if you wish to enable this function, press [DOWN] button to “OFF” if you don’t, With the function “REST” you can remove the device from wireless DMX.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 31 E v e n t M H ™ With this function you can test each channel on its (correct) function. 1. Select “TEST” by pressing [UP] button. 2. Press [ENTER], the display shows “T -XX”, “X” stands for the channel number .
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 32 E v e n t M H ™ 2. Press [ENTER], the display shows “C038”, “038” is password of clear open time. 3. Press [MODE/ESC] to return to the main menu. - Clear fixture time With this function you can clear the running time of the device.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 33 E v e n t M H ™ - Define the number of steps in Run With this function you can define the number of steps in the Program Run.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 34 E v e n t M H ™ seconds to run the current scene. 12. Adjust the desired time by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] button. 13. Press [ENTER] to save the settings for the scene you are editing, the display will change to the next scene automatically .
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 35 E v e n t M H ™ 10. DM X ADDRES SING Setting the DMX address - After the fixture is turned “ON” it will immediately complete a reset process that test all the fixture’s functions. When the reset process concludes the LCD will display the fixture’s current DMX address.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 36 E v e n t M H ™ 6. 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.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 37 E v e n t M H ™ 11 . DM X CHA NNEL TRAITS The chart below details the channel layout for 12 DMX channels (default). In 8bit mode the “Pan Fine” and “Tilt Fine” channels are not used, thus converting the fixture into a 10-channel DMX fixture.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 38 E v e n t M H ™ DMX channel function and values (12 Channel Mode): Channel 1 - P AN movement 8bit: Channel 2 – Pan fine Channel 3 - TIL.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 39 E v e n t M H ™ 220-239 Internal program 7 240-255 Auto program by music Channel 1 1 - Strobe: 0 No function (shutter open) 1-95 Strobe e.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 40 E v e n t M H ™ Channel 7 - Blue: 0-255 Blue (0-Black, 255- 100% Blue) Channel 8 – reset, internal programs: 0-79 No function 80-84 All.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 41 E v e n t M H ™ 12 . ERROR CODES: When power is applied, the unit will automatically enter a “reset/test” mode.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 42 E v e n t M H ™ 13 . OPERA TION Operating Modes : The Event MH™ can operate in several different modes.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 43 E v e n t M H ™ • For functionality that chases to sound: Access the “Function” menu and select the “Music Control” function, this will give you access to the “Music Control” submenu.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 44 E v e n t M H ™ 14 . Using t he Built -In Wire less DM X Syst em The Event MH comes equipped with an Elation Wireless DMX Receiver built-in. This receiver is fully compatible with your existing Elation Wireless DMX System.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 45 E v e n t M H ™ on the both the fixture and the transmitter will stop flashing and glow solid green.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 46 E v e n t M H ™ 15 . WORK ING WIT H BUIL T -IN PROG RAMS The fixture comes equipped with a built-in DMX recorder that allows custom programs to be installed and recalled directly from the fixture’s control board.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 47 E v e n t M H ™ - “PAN-Fine” – precision pan movement. - “TILT” – tilt movement.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 48 E v e n t M H ™ Step 2 – Editing Programs. The control will store a maximum of 10 programs. A program can store one or a maximum of 64 scenes. Keep in mind that a scene can only be access when it is stored inside one of the 10 available programs.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 49 E v e n t M H ™ The Slave unit receives data from the Master unit according to the group which the Slave unit was assigned to. If e.g. a Slave unit is set to “Slave 1” in the menu “Set to Slave”, the Master unit sends “Auto Program Part 1” to the Slave unit.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 50 E v e n t M H ™ • Turn the encoder to select “Auto Pro Part 1”, “Auto Pro Part 2” or “Auto Pro Part 3”, and thus select which Slave program is to be sent. Selection “Part 1” means, that the Slave unit runs the same program as the master units.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 51 E v e n t M H ™ Auto Pro Part 2 is Program 3; Auto Pro Part 3 is Program 6 The 3 Slave groups run the Auto Program in certain time segmen.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 52 E v e n t M H ™ 16 . CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Please refer to the following points during normal inspection: 1.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 53 E v e n t M H ™ 17. PHOTOMETRIC DA T A:.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 54 E v e n t M H ™ 18 . D IMENS IONAL DRA WIN GS:.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 55 E v e n t M H ™ 19 . CIRCUIT SCHEMA TIC:.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 56 E v e n t M H ™ 20 . BATT ERY PA CK The battery pack can supply power to fixture for up to 8 hours of normal operation. Be sure to charge the battery pack for at least 12 hours before first use.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 57 E v e n t M H ™ 21 . 2-YEA R LIMIT ED WA RRANT Y 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.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 58 E v e n t M H ™ 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.
Even t MH ™ © E l a t i o n P r o f e s s i o n a l ® 59 E v e n t M H ™ 22 . TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Power supply Power consumption _98V AC, 50Hz; □ 120V AC, 50Hz; □ 208V AC, 50Hz; □ 22.
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