Elation SIXBAR 500 User manual

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DOCUMENT VERSION
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Date Document
Version
Software
Version
DMX
Channel Modes Notes
3/2015 1 ≥1.06 6 / 7 / 11 / 13 / 18 / 36 / 39 / 43 Initial release.
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CONTENTS
General Information
4
Warranty
6
Safety Instructions
7
General Guidelines
8
Fixture Overview
9
Fixture Installation
10
Understanding DMX
12
Fixture Menu
16
DMX Channel Functions And Values
21
Cleaning and Maintenance
27
Technical Specifications
28
Optional Accessories
30

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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and
reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The SIXBAR 500™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 SIXBAR 500™by Elation Professional®. Every SIXBAR
500™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. Please do not discard the shipping
carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
BOX CONTENTS
(1) powerCON Cable
(1) Frost Filter
(1) Glare Shield
(2) Frost Filter/Glare Shield Mounting Screws
Manual & Warranty Card

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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®.
ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST
Voice: 323-582-3322 Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
Voice: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any
repairs yourself; doing so will void your manufactures warranty. Damages
resulting from modifications to this fixture and/or the disregard of safety and
general user instructions found in this user manual void the manufactures
warranty and are not subject to any warranty claims and/or repairs.