Elation Design Spot 300E User manual

Rev. 4/21/2008 – visage Version 1.0
Design Spot 300E
Elation Professional
6122 S Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90040
www.elationlighting.com

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 2 www.ElationLighting.com

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 3 www.ElationLighting.com
CONTENTS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4
a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..….. 4
c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 4
d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..……. 5
e. Discharge Lamp Warning………………………………………………………. 5
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 7
3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………9
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 10
5. Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………………………. 11
a. Lamp installation…………………………………………………….……………12
b. Lamp optimization……………………………………………………..…………12
6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 14
a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 14
b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 15
c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 16
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 17
a. DMX Cable Requirements……..………………………………………………. 17
b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 19
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….19
d. DMX Addressing………………………………………………………………… 19
8. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 22
a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 24
9. DMX Addressing..…………………………………………………………….. ………….33
10. Operation…………………………………………………………………………………..35
11. Working With Built-In Programs………………………………………………………… 37
12. DMX Channel Traits…...….…………………………………………………………….. 41
a. DMX Channel Values…………………………………………………………… 42
13. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………. 47
14. Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………………………50
15. Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………51
16. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………….53
17. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..……………... 54
18. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 55
19. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….56
20. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 58

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 4 www.ElationLighting.com
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 300E,™ 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 300E™ by Elation Professional®.
Every Design Spot 300E™ 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 8:00 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
yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 5 www.ElationLighting.com
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Design Spot 300E™ 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].
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.
UV RADIATION: 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 with

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 6 www.ElationLighting.com
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.

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 7 www.ElationLighting.com
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Design Spot 300E™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of
electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is
important to follow the guidelines in this manual. Elation 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 personnel
injuries and/or damage to the fixture.
3. Be sure to unplug the Design Spot 300E™ 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 300E™. 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 300E™ without suited safety aids such as
safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
8. Qualified and certified personnel should only perform installation.
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

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 8 www.ElationLighting.com
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 look directly into the light source,
as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.
Never touch the device during operation!
The housing may heat up

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 9 www.ElationLighting.com
3. FEATURES
•Pan 540° or 630˚ (User selectable) / Tilt 265°
•3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone or sound activated
•8 user replaceable colors plus white (including UV filter)
•User selectable color change (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors)
•CMY Variable Color Mixing
•Two Gobos Wheels:
oRotating gobo wheel with 6 rotating gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily
replaceable and gobo indexing
oStatic gobo wheel with 7 static gobos plus open with different speed gobo
shaking and gobo indexing
•Strobe effect: 0~18 flashes per second or random strobe
•Prism and prism rotation, with 16 prism macros
•Frost Filter for Soft and Hard Edge Spot
•Bright Phillips MSR Gold 300/2 Fast Fit Lamp (300w / 8000K / 750Hrs / 22,000Lm)
•Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%
•Electronic Power Supply (100v~240v / 50Hz~60Hz)
•Control board with full LCD character display and foil-keyboard
•Reversible Display Option (180˚ Flip)
•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 (3-pin and 5-pin DMX Connections)
•Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed
•Electronic Focus via DMX
•Pan and Tilt Locking System
•8 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to
the incorporated EEPROM. Maximum of 48 scenes.

Design Spot 300E™
©Elation Professional, Los Angeles Ca. 10 www.ElationLighting.com
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
do so.
This fixture was designed for indoor use only.
Consistent operational breaks may 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.
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 0.5 meter (about 1.5ft).
Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a
suspended environment always be sure 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.