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CMY Zoom 575
User Manual
Elation Professional
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90058
www.elationlighting.com
Rev. 04/07/2006
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CMY Zoom 575™ ©Elation Professional® 2 CMY Zoom 575™
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CMY Zoom 575™ 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………………………
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CMY Zoom 575™ 1. GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION: Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The CMY Zoom 575,™ 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 mainten
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CMY Zoom 575™ Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. WARRANTY REGISTRATION: The CMY Zoom 575™ 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 t
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CMY Zoom 575™ 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 gr
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CMY Zoom 575™ 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The CMY Zoom 575™ 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) betwe
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CMY Zoom 575™ 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 touch the device during operation! The housing may heat up Never look directly in
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CMY Zoom 575™ 3. FEATURES • 3 operation mode: o DMX controlled, o Stand alone o Sound activated • 10 Dichroic Filters (7 Colors, UV Filter, CTB 64K Filter, CTC 32K Filter, plus white) • User selectable color change (mode 1: full colors, mode 2: split-colors) • CMY Subtractive Color Mixing • Strobe effect: 0~13 flashes per second or random strobe • Bright Phillips MSR 575/2 Lamp (575w / 7200K / 1000Hrs / 49,000Lm) • Dimmer intensity from 0%~100% • Dual Flag Mechanical Dimming • User Selectable Po
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CMY Zoom 575™ 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 instal
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CMY Zoom 575™ 5. LAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing or replacing the lamp Only install the lamp with the device unplugged from the mains. The lamp has to be replaced when it is damaged or deformed. Before replacing the lamp, be sure the unit has had ample time to cool. To avoid self injury, never touch the lamp when it is hot. During the installation of the discharge lamp do not touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands. Always use a cloth to handle the lamps during inser
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CMY Zoom 575™ equivalent). Please remember there is only one way to insert the lamp and the lamp should fit completely in the lamp socket. 5. Once the lamp has been inserted into the socket, gently slide the socket assembly back into place and secure with the two Phillips screws. 6. Always be sure to optimize the lamp after lamp replacement. Do not operate this device with open cover Lamp Optimization The lamp orientation and optimization must be adjusted after every lamp change. This procedure
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CMY Zoom 575™ adjustment screws ("1, 2, 3”) counterclockwise turn until the light is bright and evenly distributed. Please remember that a MSD 575/2 lamp is not a hot-restrike lamp therefore, you should wait at least 15 minutes before attempting to strike the lamp once it has been turned off. ©Elation Professional® 13 CMY Zoom 575™
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CMY Zoom 575™ 6. MOUNTING and INSTALLATION Cautions: For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in 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. Never stand directly below
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CMY Zoom 575™ 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. The electric connection must only be carried out by a qualified electrician. Be sure to complete all
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CMY Zoom 575™ Clamp Mounting The CMY Zoom 575™ 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 below). 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 added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety cable to the fixture using on of the
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CMY Zoom 575™ 7. Understanding 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). 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 connecto
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CMY Zoom 575™ other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the moving head (Please refer to the diagram below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. The cable needed should be two conductor, shielded cable with XLR input and output connectors. Always be sure 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 DM
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CMY Zoom 575™ 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 c
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CMY Zoom 575™ 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 t
