Elation Vision Color 250 User manual

Rev. 12/28/05
Vision Color 250
Elation Professional
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90058
www.elationlighting.com

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 2 Vision Color 250™

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 3 Vision Color 250™
Contents
1. General Information……………………………………………………………………… 3
a. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3
b. Unpacking………………………………………………………..…………..… 3
c. Customer Support…………………………………………….………………… 3
d. Warranty Registration……………………………………………………..…… 4
e. Discharge Lamp Warning……………………………………………………… 4
2. Safety Instructions………………………………………………………........…………. 7
3. Features…………………………………………………………………………………… 9
4. General Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 10
5. Lamp Installation…………………………………………………………………………. 11
a. Lamp installation…………………………………………………….………….. 11
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 Connections………………………………………………………………. 17
b. DMX Terminator…………………………………………………………………. 18
c. 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion………………………………………………………. 19
d. DMX Addressing………………………………………………………………… 19
8. Display Indicators……………………………………………………………………….. 21
9. Fixture Menu……………………………………………………………………………… 22
a. Menu functions………………………………………………………………….. 24
10. DMX Channel Traits…………………………………………………………………….. 39
a. DMX Channel Values…………………………………………………………… 40
11. Error Codes………………………………………………………………………………. 42
12. Cleaning and Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 44
13. Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………... 45
14. Photometric Data………………………………………………………………………… 47
15. Gobo Patterns……………………………………………………………..……………... 48
16. Dimensional Drawings………………………………………………….……………….. 48
17. Circuit Schematic………...………………………………………………………………. 49
18. Technical Specifications…………………………………………...………….………… 50

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 4 Vision Color 250™
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and
reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The Vision Color 250,™ 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 Vision Color 250™ by Elation Professional®.
Every Vision Color 250™ 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
yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 5 Vision Color 250™
Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The Vision Color 250™ 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.
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 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.

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 6 Vision Color 250™
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 I. 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.

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 7 Vision Color 250™
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Vision Color 250™ 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 VISION COLOR 250™ 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 VISION COLOR 250™. 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 VISION COLOR 250™ 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
fixture. Any structural modification will void the original manufactures warranty and

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 8 Vision Color 250™
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

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 9 Vision Color 250™
3. FEATURES
•3 operation mode:
oDMX controlled,
oStand alone
oSound activated
•8 colors plus white (including UV filter), with two direction rainbow effect
•User selectable color change (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors)
•Rotating gobo wheel with 3 rotating gobos plus open, all gobos can be easily
replaceable and gobo indexing (3 Glass Gobos, 2 Beam Reducers, 2 Color Filters)
•Frost Filter
•Strobe effect: 0~13 flashes per second or random strobe
•Bright Phillips MSD 250/2 Lamp (250w / 8500K / 3000Hrs / 18,000Lm)
•Dimmer intensity from 0%~100%
•User Selectable Power Supply (Internal)
•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
•Glass Dichroic Reflector for Even Lamp Output
•Anti-Reflective Coated Lenses
•USITT DMX-512 Complaint
•Value of each DMX-channel can be displayed
•Electronic Focus via DMX
•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

Vision Color 250™
©Elation Professional® 10 Vision Color 250™
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 fixture outside will void
manufactures warranty.
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 .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 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.