Ellison VDPL300CD - Hi-fi system VELLEMAN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Ellison VDPL300CD VELLEMAN

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• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. Do not allow operation by unqualified people. Any damage that may occur will most probably be due to unprofessional use of the device.

• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.

• Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns, electroshocks, lamp explosion, crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

• Mechanical wear and LEDs are not covered by warranty.

• A qualified technician should install and service this device.

• Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.

• This device is designed for professional use on stage, in discos, theatres, etc. The VDPL300CD should only be used indoors with an alternating current of 230 VAC/50 Hz.

• Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation: regular operation breaks will prolong their lives.

• Use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

• Keep this manual for future reference.

• multicoloured flower effect combines different effects

• five-headed flower effect constantly rotates multicoloured beams

• built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX

• sound activated by built-in microphone

• DMX controlled via 1 or 4 channels.

Choose a suitable mounting spot. Mount the fixture in the desired angle using the included bracket. Connect the power cord to the mains. Disconnect after use. Mounting the Device

• Have the device installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other applicable norms.

• The carrying construction must be able to support 10 times the weight of the device for 1 hour without deforming.

• The installation must always be secured with a secondary attachment e.g. a safety cable.

• Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a qualified technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service.

• Install the device in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.

• Overhead mounting requires extensive experience: calculating workload limits, determining the installation material to be used… Have the material and the device itself checked regularly. Do not attempt to install the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper installation may result in injuries.

• For truss mounting, use an appropriate clamp (not incl.) and fit an M10 bolt through the centre of the (folded) bracket.

• Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the bracket screws.

• Make sure there is no flammable material within a 0.5 m radius of the device.

• Have a qualified electrician carry out the electric connection.

• Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. Do not connect it to a dimming pack.

• The installation has to be approved by an expert before the device is taken into service.VDPL300CD

• When applicable, connect an XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of a controller (not incl.) and the other side to the male 3-pin XLR input [ 4] of the VDPL300CD. Multiple VDPL300CDs can be linked through serial linking. The linking cable should be a dual core, screened cable with XLR input and output connectors.

• Maximum recommended serial data link distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures.

• A DMX terminator is recommended for installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically noisy environment (e.g. discos). The terminator prevents corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug with a 120Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the XLR output socket [ 5] of the last device in the chain.

The VDPL300CD can be used in the following modes:

• stand-alone mode: automatic or sound-activated

• with a DMX512 controller.

7.1 Control Panel Navigation

Access the control panel functions using the four panel buttons [ 2] located directly underneath the display [ 1] . From left to right: Button Function <MENU> used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option <UP> scrolls through the menu options in ascending order <DOWN> scrolls through the menu options in descending order <ENTER> used to select and store the current menu or option within the menu

o <ON> to keep the display always on. o <OFF> to switch the display off automatically after 10 seconds of inactivity.

3. Press <ENTER> to confirm.

4. Press <MENU> until <DISP> is displayed.

5. Press <ENTER> to toggle between normal (DISP) and rotated display (PSID).

Test Mode You can run a test programme to check if all LEDs are functional.

1. Press <MENU> until <TEST> is displayed and press <ENTER>.

The device runs a test programme. During the test, “test” blinks on the display.

2. Press <ENTER> to quit.

Operation Tim e The device counts the time the lights have been operational.

1. Press <MENU> until <HOUR> is displayed and press <ENTER>.

The display shows the operation time in hours.

Softw are Version To check the software version of the device:

1. Press <MENU> until <VERS> is displayed and press <ENTER>.

The display shows the software version number.

In stand-alone mode, the device runs one of the built-in programs: automatic or sound-activated. To set the device to stand-alone mode:

1. Connect nothing to the DMX input [ 4] of the device.

Sound Activation To use sound activation, proceed as follows:

Setting the Microphone Sensitivity To change the sensitivity of the internal microphone, proceed as follows:

The master/slave mode allows connecting several devices to a single master device. All slave devices will then work synchronously with the master device. You need to set one device to master mode and all other devices to slave mode.

1. Connect all devices in series with DMX cables.

2. The first unit in the chain functions as the master fixture. Set up the unit as described in Stand-Alone

o <SL1> to run in normal slave mode. o <SL2> to run in reverse slave mode.

This mode allows you to control the fixture by any universal DMX controller.

• All DMX-controlled devices need a digital start address so that the correct device responds to the signals. This digital start address is the channel number from which the device starts to “listen” to the DMX controller. The same starting address can be used for a whole group of devices or an individual address can be set for every device.

• When all devices have the same address, all the units will “listen” to the control signal on one particular channel. In other words: changing the settings of one channel will affect all devices simultaneously. If you set individual addresses, each device will “listen” to a separate channel number. Changing the settings of one channel will only affect the device in question.

• In case of the 1-channel VDPL300CD, you will have to set the start address of the first unit to 1 (CH1), the second to 2 (CH2), the third to 3 (CH3), and so on.

• In case of the 4-channel VDPL300CD, you will have to set the start address of the first unit to 1 (CH1~4), the second to 5 (1 + 4) (CH5~8), the third to 9 (5 + 4) (CH9~12), and so on. To set the device to work with a DMX controller:

DMX Channel Values 1 channel mode: Channel From To Description

Channel From To Description 3 0 255 Speed slow to fast

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

• All screws should be tightened and free of corrosion.

• The housing, the lenses, the mounting supports and the installation location (e.g. ceiling, suspension, trussing) should not be deformed, modified or tampered with; e.g. do not drill extra holes in mounting supports, do not change the location of the connections…

• Mechanically moving parts must not show any signs of wear and tear.

• The electric power supply cables must not show any damage. Have a qualified technician maintain the device.

• Disconnect the device from the mains prior to maintenance activities.

• Wipe the device regularly with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.

• There are no user-serviceable parts, apart from the fuse.

• Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary. Replacing the Fuse Only replace the fuse by a fuse of the same type and rating.

1. Before replacing the fuse, unplug the mains lead.

2. Wedge the fuse holder out of its housing with a flat-head screwdriver.

3. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with the exact same type of fuse.

4. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.

9. Technical Specifications

power supply 100 ~ 240 VAC - 50/60 Hz power consumption 40 W LEDs 320 high power 5 mm LEDs (R:80, G:80, B:80, W:40, A:40) DMX channels 1 or 4 channels projecting distance ± 20 m beam angle 45° dimensions 457 x 433 x 286 mm weight 7 kg Use this device w ith original accessories only. Vellem an nv cannot be held responsible in the event of dam age or injury resulting from ( incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this m anual, please visit our w ebsite w w w .hqpow er.eu. The inform ation in this m anual is subject to change w ithout prior notice.

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