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COMPLIANCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated 
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Vari-Lite system, 
service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful 
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/
her own expense.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the relevant 
clauses of the following standards and harmonized documents:

SAFETY

EN 60598-1
EN 60598-2-17
EN 62471

EMC

EN 55015
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
CISPR15
EN 61547

ROHS

EN 50581

We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council direc-
tives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU (EMC), and Restriction of the 
use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 
(RoHS), 2015/863. Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was fi rst 
manufactured in 2017 in compliance with these standards.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

If you have questions regarding this product, please contact Customer Service at +1-
214-647-7880 or via e-mail at

 entertainment.service@signify.

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY

Vari-Lite off ers a two-year limited warranty on its control products against defects 
in materials or workmanship from the date of delivery. A copy of Vari-Lite two-year 
limited warranty containing specifi c terms and conditions can be obtained from the 
Vari-Lite website at 

www.vari-lite.com

 

or by contacting your local Vari-Lite offi

  ce.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICES

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed 
including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

•  For indoor, dry locations only. Do not use outdoors. Exposure to rain or moisture 

may damage fi xture unless it is suitably IP rated.

•  Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily 

be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.

•  The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may 

cause an unsafe condition.

•  Not for residential use. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
•  Refer service to qualifi ed personnel. This fi xture contains no user serviceable parts.
•  Prior to fi rst use, carefully inspect unit for damage from shipping. 
•  Installation and operation to be performed by qualifi ed personnel only. 
•  Use safety tether when mounting.
•  Install only in locations with adequate ventilation of at least 50cm clearance from 

adjacent surfaces.

•  Note distance requirement(s) from combustible materials or illuminated objects.  

Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.

•  Ensure that ventilation slots are not blocked.
•  Ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power 

requirements of the fi xture.

• The 

fi xture must be earthed/grounded to the appropriate conductor.

•  Do not operate fi xture outside the ambient temperature range of -5 to 45°C.
•  Do not connect the fi xture to any dimmer pack.
• New 

fi xtures may emit a chemical odor due to the manufacturing process. This 

odor will dissipate over time.

•  Prior to each use, carefully inspect power cables and replace any damaged cables.
•  Exterior surfaces of the fi xture are hot during operation. Take appropriate precau-

tions.

•  Power down the fi xture when not in use. Continuous use of the fi xture may shorten 

the lifespan. 

• Clean 

fi xture regularly, particularly when working in a dusty environment.

•  Never touch power cables or wires while the fi xture is powered on. 
•  Avoid entangling power wires with other cables.
•  In the event of a serious operating problem, immediately discontinue using the 

fi xture.

•  Never turn on and off  the unit time after time.
•  The housing, lenses, and/or the ultraviolet fi lter must be replaced if they are 

damaged.

•  Disconnect mains power if the fi xture is not used for a long time.
•  Original packing materials can be reused for transporting the fi xture.
•  Do not look directly at the light beam while the fi xture is on.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING

:

 

Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes for cable specifi cations. 

Failure to use proper cable can result in damage to equipment or danger to personnel.

Summary of Contents for EVENTPROFILE VL800

Page 1: ...VL800 EVENTPROFILE USER MANUAL WWW VARI LITE COM...

Page 2: ...COMPONENTS LUMINAIRE OVERVIEW The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls 1 DESCRIPTION Yoke Assembly Houses tilt motor and routes cables to from head and enclosur...

Page 3: ...ofessionals And it must be installed at a place where is out of the touch of people and has no one pass by or under it 2 INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Display Shows menu and selected functions 2 Butt...

Page 4: ...ation 11 Yellow 0 0 255 Yellow Color Control 0 100 saturation 12 Magenta 0 0 255 Magenta Color Control 0 100 saturation 13 CTO 0 0 255 CTO Color correction Control 0 100 saturation 14 Color Wheel 0 0...

Page 5: ...h Mega Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Swirl Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 Crossed Bars Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 On the Rock Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values 17 Gob...

Page 6: ...rved Values 181 210 Reserved Values 211 255 Reserved Values 22 Iris 0 0 255 Iris size control 0 200 Iris beam size open to closed 201 255 Iris pulse slow to fast 23 Frame 1A 0 0 255 Controls Framing S...

Page 7: ...s 71 75 Reserved Values 76 80 Edge Tracking on 81 85 Edge tracking off Default 86 90 Reserved Values 91 95 Color Snap off Default 96 100 Color Snap on de activates color timing channel 101 105 Reserve...

Page 8: ...value to 0 Idle 0 5 Idle Default 6 10 Full Luminaire ReCal Also Used to Wake fixture up from shutdown 11 15 Fixture Shutdown 16 20 Reserved Values 21 25 Display Menu ON 26 30 Display Menu OFF 31 35 R...

Page 9: ...yan Color Control 0 100 saturation 11 Yellow 0 0 255 Yellow Color Control 0 100 saturation 12 Magenta 0 0 255 Magenta Color Control 0 100 saturation 13 CTO 0 0 255 CTO Color correction Control 0 100 s...

Page 10: ...Stepping 106 110 Gobo 5 Swirl Rotate with Mega Stepping 111 115 Gobo 6 Crossed Bars Rotate with Mega Stepping 116 120 Gobo 7 On the Rock Rotate with Mega Stepping 121 255 Reserved Values 17 Gobo 1 Ro...

Page 11: ...Values 181 210 Reserved Values 211 255 Reserved Values 22 Iris 0 0 255 Iris size control 0 200 Iris beam size open to closed 201 255 Iris pulse slow to fast 23 Frame 1A 0 0 255 Controls Framing Shutt...

Page 12: ...ues 71 75 Reserved Values 76 80 Edge Tracking on 81 85 Edge tracking off Default 86 90 Reserved Values 91 95 Color Snap off Default 96 100 Color Snap on de activates color timing channel 101 105 Reser...

Page 13: ...rved Values 66 70 Reserved Values 71 75 Reserved Values 76 80 Display On 81 85 Display Off 86 90 Status Check Turn UI Screen Green if fixture has no Error Red if Error 91 95 Reserved Values 96 100 Res...

Page 14: ...7 30 35 Centered Color Amber Center 33 36 41 Centered Color Congo Blue Center 39 42 47 Variable position Open Center 45 48 68 Variable position VL RED Center 58 69 89 Variable position Dark Blue Cente...

Page 15: ...ast 185 205 Gobo 5 Swirl Rotate with Twist Slow Fast 206 226 Gobo 6 Crossed Bars Rotate with Twist Slow Fast 227 247 Gobo 7 On the Rock Rotate with Twist Slow Fast 248 255 Open No Gobo 16 Gobo 1 Rot I...

Page 16: ...rame 4B 0 0 255 Controls Framing Shutter 4B from Open to Full DMX 0 255 28 Frame Rotate 128 0 255 Controls Framing Shutter mechanism from 90 29 Triangular Prism 0 255 0 255 Controls Prism mechanism wi...

Page 17: ...rved Values 166 170 Reserved Values 171 175 Reserved Values 176 255 Reserved Values 35 Luminaire Control 0 0 255 Control Channel used for full fixture settings lamp controls Set discrete value of desi...

Page 18: ...DESCRIPTION POWER CYCLE RULES RECAL RULES REST TO DEFAULT FIXTURE RESET TO DEFAULT UI 0 255 Control Channel Used for full fixture settings lamp controls and miscellaneous modes Set discrete value of d...

Page 19: ...ow red if fixture is reporting and error N A 91 95 Color Calibration on Turns Color calibration on for fixture to fixture color matching on all mixed and preset colors between fixtures limits highest...

Page 20: ...Resets to Default Resets to Default 171 175 Reset fixture to default Will reset all parameters to default with the exception of the Mx address fixture mode and Pixel Zone selection N A N A N A N A 17...

Page 21: ...hed or split to a Y cable DMX 512 is a very high speed signal Inadequate or damaged cables soldered joints or corroded connectors can easily distort the signal and shut down the system The DMX output...

Page 22: ...e Step 1 Press ESC access the main menu Step 2 Once enabled the menu will function as normal with only the following sub menu sections active Address Con gure DMX Fixture Manual Control Test Step 3 Pr...

Page 23: ...t S Curve Linear Dim Snap Snap On Snap Off Default Output Mode Boost Standard Default Studio Fan Mode On Default Auto Refresh rate 900Hz 910Hz 920Hz 930Hz 940Hz 950Hz 960Hz 980Hz 990Hz 1000Hz 1500Hz D...

Page 24: ...lect Signal DMX Only Default Art Net On Off Default Set Artnet Set Universe 0 15 Net 0 127 Sub Net 0 15 Ethernet IP XXX XXX XXX XXX Ethernet Mask IP XXX XXX XXX XXX DMX Fail No DMX Hold Default Fade t...

Page 25: ...ReCal Position No Yes Color Offset Cyan 128 127 Yellow 128 127 Magenta 128 127 CTO 128 127 Color Wheel 128 127 Reset Color Offset No Yes ReCal Color No Yes Gobo Offset Gobo1 Wheel No Yes Gobo1 Rot 128...

Page 26: ...55 Frame 2A 0 255 Frame 2B 0 255 Frame 3A 0 255 Frame 3B 0 255 Frame 4A 0 255 Frame 4B 0 255 Frame Rotate 0 255 Store 1 20 Are your sure Yes No Clear 1 20 Are your sure Yes No ADDRESS To select Addres...

Page 27: ...980Hz 990Hz 1000Hz 1500Hz 2500Hz or 4000Hz press the ENTER button to store Press the MENU button back to the last menu or let the unit idle one minute to exit menu mode Movement To select Movement pr...

Page 28: ...ute to exit menu mode Set Artnet To select Set Artnet press the ENTER button to con rm Use the UP DOWN button to select Set Universe Net Sub Net Ethernet IP or Ether Mask IP press the ENTER button to...

Page 29: ...ling one minute Color Offset Select Color Offset press the ENTER button to con rm Use the UP DOWN button to select Cyan Yellow Ma genta CTO Color Wheel Reset Color Offset or ReCal Color then use the U...

Page 30: ...o the last menu or exit menu mode after auto test Encoder Tilt Select Encoder Tilt press the ENTER button to con rm Displays Tilt Encoder will show on the display Press the MENU button back to the las...

Page 31: ...X LED is ON and no response to the channel check the address settings and DMX polarity 3 When there is intermittent DMX signal problems check the connector pins PCB or the previous one 4 Try to use an...

Page 32: ...tainer or in its original packing box Be sure to clearly indicate the RMA number on all packing lists correspondence and shipping labels If available please include a copy of your invoice as proof of...

Page 33: ...rain or moisture may damage xture unless it is suitably IP rated Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel T...

Page 34: ...ad Park Royal London NW10 7QP United Kingdom Tel 44 020 8965 3209 OCEANIA 14H Vega Place Rosedale Auckland 0632 New Zealand Tel 64 9 481 0100 VL800 EVENTPROFILE USER MANUAL DOCUMENT NUMBER 91200545005...

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