Elation Active Scan 250 User Instructions

Elation Active Scan 250 User Instructions

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User Instructions
Rev. 2/04
Elation Professional
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4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles CA. 90058
www.elationlighting.com
Active Scan 250™
Unpacking:
Thank you for purchasing the Active Scan 250™ by
Elation
. Every Active Scan 250™ has been thoroughly tested and
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®
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 fixture for
any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit
has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for fur-
ther instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without
first contacting customer support.
Introduction:
The Active Scan 250™ is a six channel DMX intelligent
scanner that uses 11 colors, 7 gobo patterns, (seperate wheels) and
a 250w discharge lamp to create a bright and colorful light show. This
unit can also run as a stand alone, sound-active unit, or in a Master/
Slave configuration. The Active Scan 250
programs and is best used in multiples of four. For best results use fog
or special effects smoke to enhance the beams projections.
Customer Support:
to provide 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 sugges-
tions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Standard Time.
Voice:
Fax:
E-mail:
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. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
contact
Elation
.
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Elation
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General Information
comes with several built in
Elation
provides a customer support line,
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(323) 582-3322
(323) 582-3311
support@elationlighting.com

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  • Page 1 General Information Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Active Scan 250™ by Elation . Every Active Scan 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.
  • Page 2: General Instructions

    Active Scan 250™ Product Registration lamps are not covered under warranty condi- The Active Scan 250™ carries a two year limited warranty. Please fill tions. out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned This unit emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the eyes and service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid skin.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal doors voids all warranties. to the next Active Scan 250™ in the chain. For best results in DMX or • During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.
  • Page 4: Digital Display

    The Active Scan 250™ is a six channel DMX unit. The DMX 6. Yes Button - This button is used to select a function. address is set on the bottom panel of the Active Scan 250. ™ Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3- pin XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure 1).
  • Page 5 Not Used Pin 4 - Do Not Use Not Used Pin 5 - Do Not Use Elation - www.elationlighting.com - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 9 Elation - www.elationlighting.com - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 10 © ®...
  • Page 6: Operation

    1. The Active Scan 250™ uses six DMX channels. Channel 1 con- 2. Select one light to be the Master. On that unit, use the “Up” or trols pan, channel 2 controls tilt, channel 3 controls color, chan “Down”...
  • Page 7 BACKWARDS GOBO ROTATION 80 - 95 GOBO 5 SLOW FAST 96 - 111 GOBO 6 Elation - www.elationlighting.com - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 13 Elation - www.elationlighting.com - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 14 © ® © ®...
  • Page 8 5. Replace the lamp with an exact match and reassemble in reverse zers to gently pull the gobo out. order. Elation - www.elationlighting.com - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 15 Elation - www.elationlighting.com - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 16 ©...
  • Page 9: Lamp Optimization

    Tapping on the microphone, quiet or high pitched sounds may not activate the unit. Elation - www.elationlighting.com - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 17 Elation - www.elationlighting.com - Active Scan 250™ Instruction Manual Page 18 ©...
  • Page 10: Warranty

    Colors: 11 Plus White Gobos: 7 Plus Spot B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professionals factory. ® All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including Weight: 30 Lbs./ 14 Kgs.

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