Elation Design LED Par Zoom MH User manual

Rev. 06/09/2010-visage Ver. 1.0
Design LED Par Zoom MH
Elation Professional
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90040
www.elationlighting.com

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CONTENTS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4
a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3
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………………………………………………………….……. 13
a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 13
b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 14
c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 15
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 16
a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 16
b. DMX Terminator………………………………………………………………….18
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….18
8. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 20
a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 21
9. DMX Addressing…………………………………………………………………………. 35
10. Operation…………………………………………………………………………………. 36
11. DMX Channel Traits…………………………………………………………………….. 39
a. DMX Channel Values…………………………………………………………… 40
12. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………. 43
13. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 44
14. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 45
15. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 47
16. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….48
17. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………...49
18. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 51

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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 LED Par Zoom 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 Design LED Par Zoom MH™ by Elation
Professional®. Every Design LED Par Zoom 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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 Design LED Par Zoom 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 [phone].
Never open this fixture while in use!
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 LED Par Zoom 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 DESIGN LED PAR ZOOM MH™ from the power outlet
before performing any service related issues.
4. Never look directly into the light beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
5. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this
manual. Operating the DESIGN LED PAR ZOOM MH™ without suited safety aids
such as safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal
injury.
6. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.
7. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this
fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and
may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
8. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
9. 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.

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3. FEATURES
•Pan 540˚ / Tilt 265°
•Firmware Upgradeable via Elation E-Load Programming Device
•Low power consumption
•Minimal heat emission
•Equipped with 36 Tricolor, 3 watt LEDs: (12 red, 12 blue, 12 green)
•100,000 hours RATED LEDs
•Variable Zoom (10˚ ~ 60˚)
•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)
•13 or 11 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 14).
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 Tricolor, 3 watt LEDs rated at 100,000 hours (12 red,
12 green, 12 blue).
2) YOKE ASSEMBLY- Holds all the electronics and motors that generate the tilt

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movement.
3) TRANSPORT HANDLE – This fixture contains a build-in carrying handle be sure to
always transport this fixture by the handle and never by grasping the head or yoke
assembly.
4) BASE ASSEMBLY – The main base holds the majority of the electronics and logic
boards. The base also provides a means to securely mount the fixture to the floor or
ceiling.
5) LED MENU DISPLAY – Four segment LED menu display, details all menu functions.
6) MODE/ESC BUTTON – This button is used to access and exit the fixture’s on-board
menu system.
7) UP BUTTON – This button is used to scroll forward when navigating through the
fixture’s menu system.
8) DOWN BUTTON –This button is used to scroll backwards when navigating through
the fixture’s menu system.
9) ENTER BUTTON – This button is used to select and confirm a menu function.
10) POWER SWITCH – This switch controls main power to the unit (if I have to tell you
that, you probably should not be using this fixture!).
11) 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.
12) FUSE HOLDER – This housing holds a 4A/250v GMA fuse and is designed to
protect the electronics in the event of severer power fluctuations. Never defeat this

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fuse. In the event of fuse failure, always be sure to replace with an exact match fuse
unless other wise specified by an authorized Elation Professional technician.
13) DMX OUTPUT JACK – This 3-pin XLR jack sends a DMX signal to another DMX
fixture. For best results this jack should be terminated if it is the last fixture in a DMX
daisy chain (see DMX termination on page 17).
14) DMX INPUT JACK –This 3-pin XLR jack is receives an incoming DMX signal from a
DMX controller.

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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 unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture.
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.
Mounting
The DESIGN LED PAR ZOOM MH™ is fully operational in two different mounting positions,
hanging upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration on next
page). To avoid internal damage to the unit, never mount the unit on its side in a
permanent installation as illustrated on the next page. This could cause excessive stress
on the motors and damage the unit. 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 and/or injury in the event the clamp fails.
Refer to regulations BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and DIN VDE
0711-217 for proper installation in Europe
To ensure proper installation, only qualified staff should
attempt installation.

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Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main
power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.
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.
CAUTION!
Be sure a qualified electrician performs all electrical connections.

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Clamp Mounting
The Design LED Par Zoom MH™ 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 LED PAR ZOOM MH™
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your DESIGN LED PAR ZOOM MH™
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.

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7. UNDERSTADING DMX
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most
lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures
and controllers. DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked
together and operate from a single controller. This is possible as long as all the fixtures and
the controller are DMX compliant. A DMX controller sends the DMX data instructions to the
fixture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent light. DMX data is
sent out as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via data “IN” and data “OUT” XLR
terminals located on the fixtures (most controllers will only have output jacks).
DMX Linking: To ensure proper DMX data transmission always use proper DMX cables
and a terminator. When using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path
possible. Never split a DMX line with a “Y” style connector. The order in which the fixtures
are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture
assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain, at the beginning,
at the end, or anywhere in the middle. The DMX controller knows to send data assigned to
address 1 to that fixture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The Design LED Par
Zoom MH™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Design LED Par Zoom MH™ is a
13-channel DMX fixture. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the
LCD menu.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): Your
fixture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data
input and data output (the figure below is of a 3-Pin XLR connector). If you are making your
own cables, be sure to use two conductor shielded digital DMX cable rated at 120 ohms; this
cable is designed for DMX transmission and may be purchased from your Elation dealer or
at most professional lighting retailers. Your cables should be made with a male and female
XLR connector on either end of the cable. A DMX line must be daisy chained and cannot be
split, unless using an approved DMX splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch 4™ or DMX
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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.
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 that
should be used is two conductor, shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output connectors.
Remember to 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
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DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs. The use of a
terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 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 line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) 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
details a proper cable conversion.
Fixture DMX addressing;
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the
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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 LED Par Zoom MH™, which is a 13 channel fixture (default can
also be 11), you should set the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to
14 (13 + 1), the third unit to 27 (13 + 14), and so on.
Note: During start-up the Design LED Par Zoom 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 "Addr=XXX" (XXX representing the actual DMX address). If the fixture is not
receiving a DMX signal the display will flash. 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 DMX input plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected
or is not inserted completely into the DMX input jack of the fixture.
-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. FIXTURE MENU
On-Board System Menu: The DESIGN LED PAR ZOOM MH™ 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 LED Par Zoom
MH™. 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.
0
ADDR
AXXX A001
Indicate the staring DMX address
A001 also is the setting for slave
1
TEST
T-01~T-13
Automatically test the function
RUN
MSTR/ALON
Runs fixture as “master” or “alone” for
auto
AUDI
MSTR/ALON
Runs fixture as “master” or “alone” for
audio
2
PLAY
AUTO
Clos/ Hold/Auto/Audi
Runs fixture for no DMX
ALL
Reset all motors and returns fixture to
home
3
RESE
SCAN
Reset only motors for pan/tilt
4
TIME
LIFE
0000~9999
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CLMT
Clear fixture running time
5
RPAN
ON/OFF
Reverses the pan movements
6
RTLT
ON/OFF
Reverses the tilt movements
7
FINE
ON/OFF
Switch between 16 bit/8 bit
8
DEGR
540/630
Pan degree select
9
MIC
M-XX
Mic sensitivity
VALU
D–XX D-00 (DXXX)
Display the DMX512 value of each
channel
D ON
ON/OFF
Display turn off after 2mins
FLIP
ON/OFF
This function will reverse the display 180
10
DISP
LOCK
ON/OFF
Key Lock
RDMX
ON/OFF
Change DMX address via external
controller
DFSE
ON/OFF
Resets all the fixture functions to default
FEED
ON/OFF
Pan/tilt feedback (error correction) on/off
HIBE
OFF/1~99M 15M
Standby mode
VER
V1.0~V9.9
Software version
CODE
CXXX
Fixture code *code is “C050”
11
SPEC
ADJU
CH01~CHXX
XXXX(-128~127)
Motor Calibration
STEP
S–01 ~S–48
Set the amount of your program
PAN
PANF
TILT
TILF
RED
GREN
BLUE
MACO
ZOOM
STRB
DIMM
SPED
PROG
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
XXX (000~255)
Edit the channels of each scene
TIME
TXXX(001~999)
Time for each scene
SCXX
CEDT
ON/OFF
Edit program via controller
REC.
RE.XX
Auto Save
12
EDIT
RUN
ON/OFF
Program test
Main Menu Functions
1. ADDRESS MENU
- AOO1 -A511 (Value) - This is where you set the fixtures DMX address.
Setting/Changing the DMX Address
This function is used to set or adjust the fixture’s starting DMX address. Every device
controlled by DMX has to have a unique starting address. The addressing feature is
what allows DMX to function properly. The DMX address of a fixture is what allows it to