VARI❋LITE - VL4000 SPOT LUMINAIRE QUICKSTART GUIDE
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DMX Address
To set, edit, and save a DMX address:
Step 1. Press [ESC].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Address (DMX Address) appears. Press OK [Enter].
Step 3. Use [Left] and [Right] arrow buttons to scroll through all digits.
Step 4. Once at desired digit, use [Up] and [Down] arrows to change highlighted digit.
Step 5. Once digit is set, use [Left] and [Right] arrow buttons to set other digits in DMX address.
Step 6. Once all digits are set in DMX address, press OK [Enter] to set.
Step 7. DMX will display and is saved.
Operational Modes - Standard and Studio
The VL4000 Spot Luminaire offers users the choice of two operational modes that are selectable through the luminaire's menu system:
• Standard Mode (default) - luminaire's cooling fans are set to maximum cooling to allow the luminaire to output up to 33,000 lumens.
In Standard Mode, the fixture can operate in environments up to 104
o
F / 40
o
C.
• Studio Mode - luminaire's cooling fans are slowed to afford quieter operation where noise could be a concern. The lumen output of the
fixture is reduced to minimize the heat produced by the luminaire's lamp. In Studio Mode, the fixture can operate in environments up to
122
o
F / 50
o
C.
Other LCD Display Features
LCD Menu Battery Operation
The LCD menu system utilizes a battery powered system for operation when the luminaire is not connected to power. The primary purpose of
this mode is to allow basic setup and configuration of the luminaire.
To enable the battery operation of the menu system:
Step 1. Press and hold [ESC] and [OK] for two seconds.
Step 2. Once enabled, the menu will function as normal with only the following sub-menu sections active:
• Address
• Configure
• Setup
• DMX
• Fixture
Note: Any commands that require full power (calibrate, lamp strike, etc.) will be ignored while the menu system is in battery operation
mode.
Step 3. To exit battery mode, press and hold [ESC] and [OK] for two seconds. Note, luminaire will automatically exit this mode after
one minute of inactivity.
Status Bar
The Status Bar (as illustrated in Figure 12) is present at all times and displays luminaire
operational information of the luminaire. The Status Bar contains the following
information:
• LAMP – indicates current lamp state - ON or OFF.
• ERRORS – Displays either a number indicating the total amount of current errors
OR can cycle through short text descriptions of each error. Example: “Pan” or
“Gobo1”. When errors are present, messages will appear in Red text. When no
errors are present, None will display.
• MAP – Displays the current DMX map setting.
• ADDR – Displays the current DMX address for the fixture. NOTE, when the
fixture does not detect a DMX input signal, the DMX address text will display in
Red text.
LCD Menu Proximity Sensor
The LCD menu system uses a proximity sensor to automatically enable the menu display (turn on the backlight) as you reach for the front
panel. If the display is off, it will turn on when your hand is within a few inches of the display. Note, when the luminaire is not connected to
power and the LCD menu is operating on battery, this proximity sensor is disabled.
ON
LAMP
NO
ERRORS
16E
MAP
331
ADDR
VL4000 Spot Luminaire
Figure 12: LCD Display Status Bar