Elation Event MH User manual

Rev. 3/06/2009
Event MH
Elation Professional
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90058
www.elationlighting.com

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CONTENTS
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 4
a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..………..…..… 4
c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 4
d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………….……..…… 5
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 6
3. Features……………………………………………………………………………………8
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 9
5. Fixture Overview…………………………………………………………….…………… 10
6. Mounting and Installation………………………………………………………….……. 14
a. Mounting Positions……………………………………………………………… 14
b. Mounting Points…………………………………………………………………. 15
c. Securing………………………………………………………………………….. 16
7. Understanding DMX……………………………………………………………………... 17
a. DMX Connections………………………………………………………………. 18
b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 18
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion……………………………………………………….19
8. Display Indicators……………………………………………………………………….. 21
9. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 22
a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 24
10. DMX Addressing……...………………………………………………………………….. 35
11. DMX Channel Traits…………………………………………………………………….. 37
12. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………. 41
13. Operation…………………………………………………………………………………. 42
14. Built-In Wireless Receiver……………………………………………………………… 44
15. Working with Built-In Programs……………………………………….……………….. 46
16. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 52
17. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 53
18. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 54
19. Circuit Schematic………...……………………………………………………………….55
20. Battery Pack……………………………………………………………………………….56
21. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 57
22. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 59

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and
reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Event MH™ has been designed to perform
reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and
understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to
operate this unit. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during
use and maintenance.
UNPACKING: Thank you for purchasing the Event MH™ by Elation Professional®. Every
Event MH™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating
condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during
shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for damage and be
sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event damage
has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further
instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer
support at the number listed below.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Elation Professional® provides a customer support line, to provide
set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up
or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com for any
comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact Elation Professional®.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: [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 Event MH™ carries a two year (730 days) limited
warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned
service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a
return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside
of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must
also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is
under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned
without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and
returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer
support at [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.
Qualified personnel must perform all electrical connections.
Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit.
Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace
it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any cleaning
procedure.
Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of
the cord.
Please be aware that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not
subject to warranty.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Event MH™ is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic
equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to
follow the guidelines in this manual. The manufacturer of this
device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from
the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information
printed in this manual.
1. Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked.
Allow about 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall to allow for
proper cooling.
2. Never touch the fixture during normal operation. This can cause severe personal
injuries and/or damage to the fixture.
3. Be sure to unplug the EVENT MH™ from the power outlet before performing any
service related issues.
4. Lamp Replacement; Allow at least 30 minutes after disconnecting main power
before you open the EVENT MH™. To prevent personal injury, never touch the
lamp if you are not absolutely sure it has cooled.
5. Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
6. Be sure to track and record the lamp running time. The lamp should be changed at
the end of the specified lamp life, regardless of lamp output. You may also have to
change the lamp if it shows any deformations or damage. The same is with all
glass components, color filters, lenses and mirrors.
7. For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this
manual. Operating the EVENT MH™ without suited safety aids such as safety
cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
8. Installation should only be performed by qualified and certified personal.
9. When mounting this fixture, use only the original rigging parts included with this
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may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
10. To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
11. Do not attempt to operate this fixture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed.
12. Never charge the Battery and run the fixture on battery power at the same time.
This will damage the battery pack.
Important Notice: Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user
instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims.
Never look directly into the light source,
as sensitive persons may suffer an epileptic shock.
Never touch the device during operation!
The housing may heat up

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3. FEATURES
•Pan 630˚ or 540˚ / Tilt 265°
•Low power consumption
•Runs on Battery or Wall Voltage
•Wireless DMX Receiver Built-in
•Minimal heat emission
•Equipped with 36 one-watt LEDs: (12 red, 12 blue, 12 green)
•High quality Luxeon LEDs manufactured by Lumileds, USA
•100,000 hours RATED LEDs
•Step-less, smooth RGB additive color mixing, 16.7 million colors (24bit)
•Preprogrammed colored macros
•Strobe-effect with a maximum flash rate of 18fps (white or color)
•12 or 10 DMX-channel operation (16 or 8 bit operation)
•Flicker-free operation for television and film
•Brilliant light output
•3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone or sound activated (via internal
microphone)
•Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%
•Control board with 4-digit display and foil-keyboard
•Digital display can be turned 180° to fit different installation position
•RDMX (Remote DMX addressing from any DMX console)
•Auto test for all functions
•Automatic Pan/Tilt Correction
•USITT DMX-512 Complaint
•Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed
•8 User Assignable Program Presets - Internal Program: Edit and save programs to
the incorporated EEPROM through the front control panel or external controller; you
can save a maximum of 48 scenes, and run the saved programs by using the “run”
menu on the front control panel

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES
This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in
theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how to
so.
This fixture was designed for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors will void all
warranties written or implied.
Although this fixture has not duty cycle, consistent operational breaks will ensure that the
fixture will function properly for many years to come.
Do not shake the fixture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
When choosing an installation location, please be sure the fixture will not be exposed to
extreme heat, moisture, or dust. The minimum distance between the fixture and a wall or flat
surface should be at least .5 meter (about 1.5ft).
Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a
suspended environment always be to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25 mm,
also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged mounting holes in the “Omega” clamp
(see page 16).
When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the four quick lock
fasteners are locked in the quick lock mounting points properly.
Do not attempt to operate this fixture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions.
Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture;
most damages are the result of operations by persons unfamiliar with this type of product.

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5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW
1) LED LENS ASSEMBLY – 36 One-watt Lumileds LED’s by Luxeon rated at 100,000
hours (12 red, 12 green, 12 blue).
2) LED MENU DISPLAY – Four segment LED menu display, details all menu functions.
3) MODE/ESC BUTTON – This button is used to access and exit the fixture’s on-board

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menu system.
4) UP BUTTON – 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.
6) ENTER BUTTON – This button is used to select and confirm a menu function.
7) HEAD FAN ASSEMBLY – This fan is used to cool the internal temperature of the
head assembly.
8) 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.
9) BATTERY POWER INPUT – This jack is used to supply the fixture with power from
the external battery pack. NEVER attempt to run the fixture on battery power
when the battery pack is plugged into wall power.
10) 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 18).
11) DMX INPUT JACK – This 3-pin XLR jack is receives an incoming DMX signal from a
DMX controller.
12) FUSE HOLDER – This housing holds a 2A/250v GMA fuse and is designed to protect
the electronics in the event of severer power fluctuations. Never defeat this 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.

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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.
14) 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.
15) OMEGA CLAMP – This system allows a quick and efficient means to secure a clamp
to the unit. To attach a clamp to the unit, attach a clamp that is rated to handle the
weight of the unit to your omega clamp. After a clamp has been attached to the
omega clamp, attach the cam locks to the designated position on the bottom of your
unit. Lock the cam locks into position by turning the wing nuts 90°.
16) SAFETY CABLE RIGGING POINT –The fixture provides a built-in rigging point for a
safety cable on the underside of the fixture, be sure to use this point and never
secure a safety cable to a carrying handle.
1) Carrying Handle
2) LED Indicators – Battery charge indicators.
3) Battery Housing

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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.
7) Power Switch – This switch controls output power flow.

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6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
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.
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.
To avoid injury, never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing
the fixture.
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.
Mounting
The EVENT 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.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before connecting the main
power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.

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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.
CAUTION!
Be sure all electrical connections are performed by a qualified
electrician.
Clamp Mounting
The Event 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 on next page).
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

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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 EVENT MH™
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your EVENT 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 (3). Be sure to only use the designated rigging
point for the safety.

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7. UNDERSTADING 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). Be sure to only use properly rated DMX cables for DMX
operation and not standrd audio cables. 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.
Please note; this is not the same as audio microphone cable. Audio cable has a
different resistance rating.
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 on
the previous page). You can link multiple DMX fixtures together through DMX cables as
illustrated on the previous page. Always be sure 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 4™ or DMX Branch/4™.
DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
Although a DMX line may operate normally without one, we always recommend the use of a
terminator on the last fixture to avoid erratic behavior. 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
-). A DMX Terminator is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your DMX
chain. Using a cable terminator (Elation part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities
of erratic behavior. In instances where a DMX splitter is used, you must be sure to
terminate all open lines. For example if using an Elation DMX Branch/4™ with four line
outputs you must be sure to 4 DMX terminators, one for each output.
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
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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
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 Event MH™, which is a 12 channel fixture(default setting), you should set
the starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 13 (12 + 1), the third unit to
25 (12 + 13), and so on.

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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.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.