Zylight Pro-Palette User manual

Pro-Palette
Color LED Cyclorama User Instructions
Pro-Palette Manual v1.0

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10718 McCune Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
[email protected]
www.zylight.com
Pro-Palette Welcome
Thank you for choosing Zylight and the Pro-Palette LED instrument.
This xture represents the state-of-the-art in LED lighting and will
provide you with years of creativity. The exibility of the Pro-Palette is
unmatched and this xture will be a contributing partner to your
productions everyday. The Pro-Palette offers the ability to color tune
your talent or set. Placed on the oor or mounted on in the grid, the
Pro-Palette brings new levels of exibility, creativity, and control to
your stage or theater.
Zylight is thoroughly committed to sustainability and our
responsibility to the global environment, and we actively encourage
our customers to contribute to the integration of green practices in
the studio and on location. By using this LED lighting instrument, you
have taken the rst step. This Zylight Pro-Palette uses less energy,
produces less waste, and is an instant on/off light.
Take time to read through this manual to get the most from this
cutting edge instrument.
Pro-Palette

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Introduction
Introduction: The Pro-Palette combines Zylight’s unmatched
color-mixing technology and high-quality construction to meet the
demands of location and studio professionals who require an
extremely bright and wide soft source, while offering all of the
innovative features for which Zylight is renowned: fully dimmable
lighting with minimal color shift, adjustable color temperature and
color correction, unlimited color control, integrated DMX with RDM
compataiblity , and rugged construction for yearsof reliable service.
Every Pro-Palette has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped
in optimal 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 xture for any damage
and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived
intact. If damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact
our customer support number for further instructions. Do not return
this unit to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
Your Pro-Palette includes the following items:
• One - Zylight Pro-Palette light head
• One - Yoke bar with 5/8” hole
• Two - Yoke adjustment knobs
• One - AC power cord
• One - Safety cable
• Two - DMX connector ends
• One - Pro-Palette User Guide

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Pro-Palette Customer Support
Customer Support: Zylight 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.zylight.com for any comments or suggestions.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not
attempt any repairs yourself; doing so will void your manufacturer's
warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
contact Zylight customer support.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton whenever possible.
General Instructions
To optimize the performance of this product, please read these
operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic
operations of this unit. These instructions contain important safety
information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please
keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

20.3" x 8.1" x 13.1" [516 mm x 205 mm x 332 mm]
27.5 lbs. [12.5 kg]
PowerCon
100-240V AC - 50/60Hz
350W max.
Horizontal:56º; Vertical:80º (approx.)
0-100%
≥ 20,000 Hours minimum (ambient temp ≤25ºC)
4COL / HSI / FIL / CCT
3200K/4500K/5700K/ 7000K
0º-35ºC
DM512 (USITT-1990), RDM E.1.20-2006
Forced - 2 fans
IP20
Specifications
Size
Weight
Power Input Plug
AC Power Supply
Power Consumption
Beam Angle
Dimming
LED Life
Control Modes
CCT
Operating Temperature
Control Signal
Cooling System
IP Rating
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Warranty
The Pro-Palette carries a two year limited warranty. Please go to
www.zylight.com/product-registration and register your product and
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 included in the shipping carton. If
the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of
purchase invoice. You may obtain an R.A. number by contacting our
customer support team through our customer support number. All
packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A.
number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.

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Pro-Palette Safety Precautions
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not submerge this
xture in water.
• Do not spill large amounts of water or other liquids into or onto
your xture.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been
frayed or broken. Do not attempt to remove or break off the
ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce
the risk of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short.
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of
electrical or component connection.
• Do not remove the face or rear cover under any conditions. There
are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack.
• Always be sure to mount this xture in an area that will allow proper
ventilation. Allow at least 6" (15cm) between this device and a wall.
• Do not attempt to operate this xture if it becomes damaged.
• During long periods of non-use, disconnect the xture's main
power.
• Always mount this xture in safe and stable matter. Always use a
safety cable as part of a secure installation. Use only a buttery
style hook which surrounds the latch point and connect to hanging
system that can support at least ten times the weight of the xture.
• Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
especially to the point they exit from the xture.
• Cleaning: The xture should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. See page 12 for cleaning details.
• Heat: The instrument should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
• The xture should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
instrument.
C. The instrument has been submerged in water.
D. The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.

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Product Introduction
The Pro-Palette is a professional grade LED Cyclorama Wash Light
featuring RGBW four-color and 3,200K-7,500K white light operation.
The Pro-Palette is fully controllable via standard DMX512 signals
providing extremely smooth color mixing and icker-free dimming
from 0 to 100%. Two cooling fans located in the same direction of
light source allow the Pro-Palette to operate in upright position on
oors or to hang upside down on a grid without interfering with the
cooling system. The specially designed reector allows the
Pro-Palette to produce a soft and even wash for cyclorama and walls.
The Pro-Palette is also RDM ready for setting parameters remotely.
RGBW LED Controls
The Pro-Palette is a 350watt 8x32 RGBW LED Cyclorama Wash Light.
The multiple color control modes make it extremely user friendly:
4COL, HSI, FIL and CCT.
1). 4COL (Red, Green, Blue, White)
Using four channels for four colours independently, this is a traditional
way to control color changing LED xtures. Color is mixed by
adjusting the values of the R, G, B and White. Just assign the rst
DMX channel number for the RED and the xture will automatically
occupy the three sequencing channel numbers for the Green, Blue
and White respectively.
2). HSI (Hue, Saturation, Intensity)
Using three channels, HSI is more intuitive for lighting designers. The
rst DMX channel assigned controls the intensity or brightness and
the xture will automatically occupy the two sequencing channel
numbers for the Hue and Saturation respectively. Set the desired
effect by scrolling through hues and altering the saturation from deep
to white.
Note to fader-console users: Since the Hue is a color channel, it is
better to push the intensity and saturation fader-channels to a certain
level rst in order to see the color effect created by the Hue channel.

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Pro-Palette Product Introduction
3).FIL (Built-in color macros, Filters codes as color ref. only)
Zylight has preloaded the XPRESS Color Scroller’s preference
16-colour gel-string as macros into the Pro-Palette for easier
operation. Using two channels, the rst DMX channel assigned
controls the intensity or brightness and the xture will automatically
occupy the sequencing channel numbers for the color macros. The
list below provides a quick check between the DMX values and color
lters codes.
*Note: Color mixed by LED diodes are slightly different from tungsten lights projected
through color lters. Effects: Built-in color macros (color lter codes for reference
only)
DMX Color Code
1 0-15 Clear 130
2 16-31 Pale Gold 152
3 32-47 Straw 103
4 48-63 Loving Amber 176
5 64-79 Chrome Orange 179
6 80-95 Bright Pink 128
7 96-111 Flesh Pink 192
8 112-127 Magenta 113
9 128-143 Bright Red 48
10 144-159 Rose Purple 26
11 160-175 Mauve 126
12 176-191 Moss Green 89
13 192-207 Dark Green 124
14 208-223 Full CT BLue 201
15 224-239 Peacock Blue 115
16 240-255 Dark Blue 119
4). CCT (Color temperature for white lights)
Using two channels, the rst DMX channel assigned controls the
intensity or brightness and the xture will automatically occupy the
sequencing channel numbers for the Color Temperature setting.
Accurate white lights from warm tungsten (3,200K) to cool daylight
(7,500K) can be scrolled through DMX controls. See DMX values for
different color temperature settings on page 12.

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Part Identification
Front View
Rear View
Connecting Power:
The Pro-Palette utilizes PowerCon connectors for power input (blue
connector) and loop through (the white connector). To avoid
overloading, the maximum looping for the Pro-Palette is ve units at
220V or three units at 110V. The Pro-Palette comes with a power
cable terminated with a PowerCon connector on one side and a bare
wire on the other side.
Cooling Fans
Reflector
Vent Holes
Yoke Knob
Control
Panel
Power and DMX Connections (in/out)
Power
Switch
Fuse

Pro-Palette Electrical and Signal Connections
Attention:
Don’t connect or disconnect the PowerCon connector under load
or live! Connect the power connectors only with an authorized
and licensed technician!
Power Conductor USA International
Live (L) Black Brown
Neutral (N) White Blue
Earth (E) Green Green and Yellow
DMX Signals
Pin # Signal
1 Common
2 Signal (-)
3 Signal (+)
4 ---
5 ---
Data connection:
(1) Connect a DMX signal to the male XLR socket of the xture from
the controller.
(2) Insert a line to female XLR socket, and connect it to the next
xture.
(3) Connect a terminator at the last xture.
Instruction of data transmission reliability:
(1) Use a shielded twisted pair designed for RS-485: (standard
microphone cable is unsuitable for long-distances), and the
transmission distance of the 24AWG cable can exceed 300m (1000
feet). Cable with a larger wire diameter is needed for long-distance
transmission, and the signal amplier may be needed.
(2) The number of xtures connected with the single signal port should
not exceed 32.
(3) A resistor of 120 ohm / .5W will be needed between "signal +" and
"signal -" at both ends of a communication line link, so as to
avoid signal reection interference. If a distribution amp is used, the
resistor will need to be connected at both ends of the communication
line respectively.
1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1
Input
XLR 5-Pin
Male
Input
XLR 5-Pin
Female
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Operation
Mounting:
Always mount this product in a safe position with adequate ventilation
and away from a heat source. Keep ammable materials away from
this product while it is operating.
Always connect the provided Safety Cable to the xture and a
suitable anchor. The safety cable should loop through the xture yoke
and be connected to a secure attachment on the other end.
The Pro-Palette may be mounted upright or upside down; however,
make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, conguration, and
maintenance.
The xture comes with a hanging/mounting yoke to attach mounting
clamps. The bracket has a 12-mm hole. Make sure the clamps are
capable of supporting the weight of this product.
Caution:
The maximum ambient temperature is 95°F (35 °C). Do not operate
this product at a higher temperature.
Do not cover the ventilation holes when operating to avoid internal
overheating.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may
be very hot.
LED Display
Function Knob
Reset Button
Power Output
Power Input
Power Switch
Fuse
DMX Input (male)
DMX Output (Female)
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Operation (cont.)
The Pro-Palette will start a self-checking process when power is
applied. The unit will display the rst DMX address of the 4COL
mode and is ready to use. For standard operation, connect the xture
to a power source (100~240V AC single phase), and a DMX signal
cable. The LED Display will turn on after the power switch is turned to
the “ON” position and you are ready to set the desired conguration.
and DMX addresses.
Press the Function Knob once to enter the main menu. Rotate the
Function knob to change “Add- and SET- ”on the LED display.
Under the “Add-” menu, press the Function Knob to display (AX.X.X.)
on the interface, with three additional dots displayed under the value.
Rotate the Function knob to change the dimming address (dimming
address range: 1-512), and press the Function Knob once to save.
Under the “SET- ”menu, press the Function Knob to display any one of
4COL/HSI/FIL/CCT on the interface, rotate the Function Knob to select
one control mode, press the Function Knob again to save. The menu
will return to the main interface (Axxx) if there is no operation within 3
seconds.
Display of Numbers and Characters:
The four-bit seven-segment displays of MacoLEDs series LED light
xtures adopt the following format to display the information:
Digits 0-9
Common Letters: A,B,C,D,E, and F
Special Letters: H,L,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T, and U.
Note: The number 5 and the character S have the same display format.
You can assign a starting DMX channel for the chosen mode, check out
the numbers of channels to be occupied by each mode in the chart in
page 12. These parameters can also be assigned through a console.

Control Parameters
Operation Occupied
Mode DMX Channels Control Channels DMX Value Output Value
4COL 4 Red 0-255 0-100%
Green 0-255 0-100%
Blue 0-255 0-100%
White 0-255 0-100%
HIS 3 Intensity 0-255 0-100%
Hue 0-255 0-360º
Saturation 0-255 0-100%
FIL 2 Brightness 0-255 0-100%
Effect (16 Colors) 0-15 Clear
16-31 Pale Gold
32-47 Straw
48-63 Loving Amber
64-79 Chrome Orange
80-95 Bright Pink
96-111 Flesh Pink
112-127 Magenta
128-143 Bright Red
144-159 Rose Purple
160-175 Mauve
176-191 Moss Green
192-207 Dark green
208-223 Full CT BLue
224-239 Peacock Blue
240-255 Dark Blue
CCT 2 Brightness 0-255 0-100%
Color Temp. 0-63 3200K
64-126 4500K
127-189 5600K
190-255 7500K
Maintenance:
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve lifespan, during periods
of non-use, completely disconnect the product from power via
breaker or by unplugging it.
Expected LED Lifespan:
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of
heat. Packaged in clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating
temperatures than in ideal, single-LED conditions. For this reason,
using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity signicantly reduces the
LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be 20,000
hours at 25 °C (77 °F). If extending this lifespan is vital, lowering the
operating temperature by improving the ventilation around the
product and reducing the ambient temperature is recommended.
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E.
Zylight LLC warrants to the original end user customer of its products that its products
are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years
from the date of purchase. Except as provided herein, Zylight LLC makes no express
warranties, and any implied warranties, including those of merchantability and tness
for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of the written limited
warranties contained herein. Except as provided herein, Zylight LLC shall have no
liability or responsibility to its customer or any other person or entity with respect to any
liability, loss, or damage caused directly or indirectly by use or performance of the
product or arising out of any breach of this warranty, including, but not limited to, any
damages resulting from inconvenience, loss of time, data, property, revenue or prot or
any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, even if Zylight LLC has
been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, you must contact Zylight
LLC at the phone number or address listed in the product’s user manual or on the
internet at www.zylight.com to obtain a return merchandise authorization (RMA)
number. After obtaining an RMA number, send the product fully insured, with proof of
purchase, to the address given to you by the Customer Service representative. Zylight
LLC will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product.
All replaced parts and products become the property of Zylight LLC. Repaired or
replacement parts and products are warranted for the remaining term of the original
warranty period. You will be charged for materials and labor or replacement of the
product after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of
God, abuse, accident, drops, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow
instruction, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence
of excess or reverse voltage or current, exposure to excess dampness or moisture; (b)
removal of, or tampering with, any attached stickers, decals, knobs, enclosures,
protective windows, hardware, or fasteners; (c) use of power supply equipment, power
adapters, or cables not supplied by Zylight LLC for specic use with the equipment for
which it was specied; (d) any unauthorized disassembly, repair, or modication; (e)
cosmetic damage; (f) transportation, shipping, or insurance costs; (g) costs of product
removal, installation, set-up, service adjustment, or reinstallation; (h) cracking,
abrasion, scratching, coating wear, or breakage of protective windows or lenses; (i)
abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions; (j) product that has been has been
sold as second-hand; (k) product that has been transported, shipped, purchased, or
resold contrary to US export regulations; (l) product that has been transported,
shipped, purchased, or resold outside countries for which it has received electronic
product compliance certication.
This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance,
cleaning, or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, Zylight will replace
defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and
repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of
Zylight under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement
thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Zylight. All products covered by this
warranty were manufactured after April 1, 2014, and bear identifying marks to that
effect.
Warranty
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Zylight reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products previously
manufactured.
No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any
accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by
applicable law, all implied warranties made by Zylight in connection with this product,
including warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty
period set forth above. No warranties, whether expressed or implied, including
warranties of merchantability or tness, shall apply to this product after said period has
expired. The Consumer's and/or Dealer's sole remedy shall be such repair or
replacement as is expressly provided above.
This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Zylight Products and
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and
conditions heretofore published. Under no circumstances shall Zylight be liable for any
loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this
product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Warranty Cont.
F.
G.
H.
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Pro-Palette Electrical and Signal Connections
Attention:
Don’t connect or disconnect the PowerCon connector under load
or live! Connect the power connectors only with an authorized
and licensed technician!
Power Conductor USA International
Live (L) Black Brown
Neutral (N) White Blue
Earth (E) Green Green and Yellow
DMX Signals
Pin # Signal
1 Common
2 Signal (-)
3 Signal (+)
4 ---
5 ---
Data connection:
(1) Connect a DMX signal to the male XLR socket of the xture from
the controller.
(2) Insert a line to female XLR socket, and connect it to the next
xture.
(3) Connect a terminator at the last xture.
Instruction of data transmission reliability:
(1) Use a shielded twisted pair designed for RS-485: (standard
microphone cable is unsuitable for long-distances), and the
transmission distance of the 24AWG cable can exceed 300m (1000
feet). Cable with a larger wire diameter is needed for long-distance
transmission, and the signal amplier may be needed.
(2) The number of xtures connected with the single signal port should
not exceed 32.
(3) A resistor of 120 ohm / .5W will be needed between "signal +" and
"signal -" at both ends of a communication line link, so as to
avoid signal reection interference. If a distribution amp is used, the
resistor will need to be connected at both ends of the communication
line respectively.

10718 McCune Avenue
Zylight LLC
World Headquarters:
Los Angeles, CA 90034
978-244-0011
[email protected]