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VL2000™Spot LuminaireUser’s Manual02.9673.0001

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALx 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CAVERTISSEMENT:DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AU

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL82 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CNotes

02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 83APPENDIX A.Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanc

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL84 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CTroubleshootingProtecting Your WarrantyWhen performing procedures outlined

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE : TROUBLESHOOTINGA02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 85Troubleshooting GuideIf a problem is suspected, try recalibrating the lu

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL86 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CB1M2DimmNoSnAux Board 1, Motor 2,Dimmer,Sensor Not FoundDimmer power not c

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE : TROUBLESHOOTINGA02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 87B2M1GoboNoSnAux Board 2, Motor 1,Rotating Gobo Wheel,Sensor Not FoundRot

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL88 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CB2M2IndxSActAux Board 2, Motor 2,Rotating Gobo Index,Sensor Always ActiveR

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE : TROUBLESHOOTINGA02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 89PANSENSACTVPan Sensor Always Active Main board pan/tilt connector (J9) d

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL90 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CWRNGSWPROGWrong Software Program Software installed does not match luminai

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE : ROUTINE MAINTENANCEA02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 91Routine MaintenanceLamp ReplacementWARNING: Remove power from lumin

AVISO SOBRE SEGURIDAD02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 xiAviso sobre SeguridadEs muy importante leer TODA la información e instrucciones sobre seguridad que se

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL92 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CCAUTION: Wear cotton gloves or other covering while servicing lamp. Touch

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE : ROUTINE MAINTENANCEA02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 93Color Filter ReplacementWARNING: Remove power from luminaire before

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL94 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CCAUTION: Do not touch color filters with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE : ROUTINE MAINTENANCEA02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 95Fixed Gobo ReplacementWARNING: Remove power from luminaire before p

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL96 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CCAUTION: Do not touch gobos with bare fingers. Wear cotton gloves or othe

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE : ROUTINE MAINTENANCEA02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 97Rotating Gobo ReplacementWARNING: Remove power from luminaire befor

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL98 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CStep 4. Locate end of coiled spring which is fitted under carrier tab. Us

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE : ROUTINE MAINTENANCEA02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 99Cleaning Optical Lenses and FiltersWARNING: Remove power from lumin

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL100 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CNotes

02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 101APPENDIX B.Technical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsMechanicalInten

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALxii 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CADVERTENCIA: INSTRUCCIONES PARA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA LA EXPOSICIÓN E

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL102 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 COpticalSource700 Watt Short-Arc Lamp, 5600°K, 80CRIReflectorPrecision gla

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS : B02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 103PhotometricVL2000 Spot Luminaire - 700W Metal Halide (All data taken with a seasoned light so

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL104 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CNotes

Returning Parts for ServiceObtaining RMA Number and Returning Parts1. Contact Service Center. 2. Request Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.3.

SAFETY NOTICE (JAPANESE)02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 xiiiUV:1. VARI❋LITE® Philips Osram HIDMSR400MSR575HR4. VARI❋LITE®:1. VARI❋LITE®2. VARI❋LITE®

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALxiv 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 C:UV1. VARI❋LITE® UV HID::RF1.Class A1.Lamp Power-Up State L ON/ L OFF

TABLE OF CONTENTS02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 xvTable of ContentsIntroductionAbout This Manual ...

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALxvi 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CChapter 3. OperationColor/Gobo ControlColor/Gobo Wheel Positions...

TABLE OF CONTENTS02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 xviiCues and SequencesOverview...

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALxviii 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CNotes

INTRODUCTION : ABOUT THIS MANUAL02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 1IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual provides necessary information regarding product sa

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALii 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CVA R I❋LITE®, Artisan®, VL2®, and VLD® are trademarks owned by Vari-Lite, I

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL2 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CText ConventionsThe following styles and meanings are used throughout this

02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 3CHAPTER 1.DescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescriptionThis chapter contains descriptions of luminaire features and component

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL4 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CFeaturesOverviewStandard FeaturesThe VL2000 spot luminaire contains the fol

DESCRIPTION : COMPONENTS102.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 5ComponentsVL2000 Spot LuminaireThe following illustration shows the major luminaire components and

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL6 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CMenu DisplayThe Menu System Display is used to access the menu system, whic

DESCRIPTION : ACCESSORIES102.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 7AccessoriesReplacement Items/AccessoriesThe following optional and/or replacement items can be or

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL8 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CNotes

02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 9CHAPTER 2.InstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationThis chapter contains instructions for installation of the luminai

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL10 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CPower and Data Cabling RequirementsPowerThe luminaire requires standard AC

INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS202.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 11Current vs. VoltageThe following table provides the luminaire’s current

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 iiiHow To Obtain Warranty ServiceA copy of the Vari-Lite, Inc. Limited Warranty was included in

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL12 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CData CablesThe luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin XLR connectors for DA

INSTALLATION : POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS202.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 13Recommended Cable Types/ManufacturersThese are only a few of the suitab

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL14 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CMale Termination ConnectorA male XLR termination connector is required at

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 15Installation ProceduresInstalling LampIn the event the lamp was packed separately d

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL16 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CHanging the LuminaireThe luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 17Step 3. While pulling up on locking mechanism release, fit keyed holes onto raised

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL18 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CInstalling in Truss:Step 1. Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting

INSTALLATION : INSTALLATION PROCEDURES202.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 19Floor Mounting the LuminaireThe luminaire enclosure is sufficient to stabilize the

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL20 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CPowering UpPower-Up ProcedureSince Lamp On is the default state, the lamp

INSTALLATION : POWERING UP202.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 21Align Lamp for Flat FieldThe design of the VL2000 spot luminaire optical system is based on a f

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALiv 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CCompliance NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with th

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL22 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CSet DMX ModeThe VL2000 Series luminaires provide four modes for DMX operat

INSTALLATION : ADDRESSING202.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 23AddressingProgram Starting AddressThe address setting for DMX console or Virtuoso console contro

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL24 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CNotes

02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 25CHAPTER 3.OperationOperationOperationOperationThis chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using DMX cont

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL26 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CColor/Gobo ControlColor/Gobo Wheel PositionsThe standard configurations fo

OPERATION : COLOR/GOBO CONTROL302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 27Standard Gobos - Wheel 2 (Fixed Gobo Wheel)Standard Rotating GobosPebblesDust MediumNight S

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL28 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CDMX Modes8-Bit and 16-Bit ModesThese tables assume a DMX start address of

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 29DMX MappingColor/Gobo WheelsTable 3-1: DMX Map for Color/Fixed Gobo Wheels % Value DMX (0-255) Whe

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL30 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 C58 9123 59 36 9260 9324 61 37 9462 Half Frame 9663 38 9725 64 98 Half Fram

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 3149 125 Full Frame 8 62 158126 159127 16050 128 63 161 Full Frame 10129 16251 130 64 163131 164132

SAFETY NOTICE02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 vSafety NoticeIt is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL32 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 C75 191 88 224192 225 Spin M CCW193 22676 194 89 227195 22877 196 229197 Fu

OPERATION : DMX MAPPING302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 33Rotating Gobo Index/RotationRotating Gobo WheelTable 3-2: DMX Map for Rotating Gobo Index/Rotation

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL34 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CBeam ControlBeam IrisEdgeStrobeZoomTable 3-4: DMX Map for Beam Iris% Value

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 35Luminaire TimingLuminaire Timing Channel InformationTiming channel control improves the timed

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL36 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CNote: Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue. This can caus

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 3712 31 6.232 6.413 33 6.634 6.835 7.014 36 7.237 7.415 38 7.639 7.840 816 41 8.242 8.417 43 8.

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL38 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 C72 1873 1929 74 1975 2030 76 2077 2078 2131 79 2180 2181 2232 82 2283 2333

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 39113 34114 3545 115 35116 3646 117 36118 36119 3747 120 37121 3848 122 38123 38124 3949 125 39

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL40 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 C154 50155 5161 156 51157 5262 158 52159 52160 5363 161 53162 5464 163 5416

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 41195 9577 196 95197 95198 10078 199 100200 11079 201 110202 110203 12080 204 120205 12081 206

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALvi 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CWARNING:INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL42 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 C236 25093 237 250238 250239 26094 240 260241 27095 242 270243 270244 28096

OPERATION : LUMINAIRE TIMING302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 43Control Channel FunctionsThe following control actions must be accomplished with zero time tr

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL44 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CUpdating SoftwareReprogramming LuminairesIn some cases, it may be desirabl

OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 45Install and Reprogramming ProcedureThis procedure will install the VLDownload.exe program on

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL46 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CStep 3. At Select Software to Download section of window, select required

OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 47Step 4. Download will proceed. One of the following will occur:Luminaire’s green Rx LED will

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL48 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CTransferring Software From Luminaire to LuminaireIt is possible to transfe

OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE302.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 49The receiving luminaire’s green Rx LED will blink rapidly and its menu will display number o

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL50 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CNotes

02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 51CHAPTER 4.Menu SystemMenu SystemMenu SystemMenu SystemThis chapter contains instructions for operating the luminaire using

SICHERHEITSHINWEISE02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 viiSicherheitshinweiseEs ist äußerst wichtig, ALLE Sicherheitsinformationen und -hinweise in diesem Handbu

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL52 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 COperationWhat Is the Menu System?The menu system is a programmable set of

MENU SYSTEM : OPERATION402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 53To enter the menu system, first press [Menu]. The functions displayed will be 1st level functions.

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL54 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CDefault StateThe menu display’s default state during normal operation is t

MENU SYSTEM : OPERATION402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 55Display TestThe Display Test will display every character on the menu display to check for missing

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL56 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CError MessagesIf a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end

MENU SYSTEM : MAPPING402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 57MappingMenu System OverviewThe following is a graphic representation of the entire menu system.DMX81

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL58 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CMenu System FunctionsTable 4-2: Menu System Functions 1st Level 2nd Level

MENU SYSTEM : MAPPING402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 59Fixt STAT Status/Error Display Scrolls error messages *or displays OKCal Recalibrate OK?Modl Luminai

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL60 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CTest*System TestMOVE Pan/Tilt Control Dis Disable Press [Menu] to stop tes

MENU SYSTEM : MAPPING402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 61Note: A decimal to the right of a menu display readout indicates either a Virtuoso address or that

VARI❋LITE - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUALviii 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CWARNUNG:HINWEISE ZUM SCHUTZ GEGEN ÜBERHÖHTE UV-STRAHLUNG1. Viele VARI❋LIT

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL62 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CFunction DefinitionsEach menu item is listed in the first column by its di

MENU SYSTEM : MAPPING402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 63Dimm Dimmer Specifies dimmer mechanism for manual control (Man) or tests dimmer/strobe functions (Te

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL64 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CITim Intensity Time Accepts timing value for intensity fade time.L ON Lam

MENU SYSTEM : MAPPING402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 65RHrs Reset Lamp Info Resets lamp hour and lamp strike counters. For use when new lamp is installed.

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL66 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CCues and SequencesOverviewThe luminaire has the ability to store and playb

MENU SYSTEM : CUES AND SEQUENCES402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 67Cue OperationsThe following section provides instructions for performing cue, sequence, a

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL68 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CTo store a cue:Step 1. Press [Menu].Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows unt

MENU SYSTEM : CUES AND SEQUENCES402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 69To play cues as a sequence:Step 1. Press [Menu].Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL70 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CTo store cues from a console:Step 1. Clear memory by deleting cues or sequ

MENU SYSTEM : SELF TESTS402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 71Self TestsRunning Parameter TestsThe luminaire is capable of running self tests by using the TEST

NOTES DE SÉCURITÉ02.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 ixNotes de sécuritéAvant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL72 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CWARNING: Backcap and adjustment knobs will be HOT during lamp operation.

MENU SYSTEM : SELF TESTS402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 73Diagnostic TestsThe following diagnostic tests are available in the test menu. Time is specified

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL74 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CTable 4-5: Diagnostic TestsTestNameParametersPan* Tilt* Dim CWhlF.GoboIris

MENU SYSTEM : SELF TESTS402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 75ALL2 (cont.)45167 27000 255 0 0 255 153 107 215 128 0 0/245167 27000 255 0 0 255 153 50 215 0 0 0

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL76 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CPan3 33511549570000000000/222227549570000000000/235511549570000000000/2222

MENU SYSTEM : SELF TESTS402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 77Dim3 4516727000255000000000/0.54516727000128000000000/0.5451672700080000000000/0.5451672700010000

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL78 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CCwl1 45167270000000000000/1451672700001700000000/1451672700003500000000/14

MENU SYSTEM : SELF TESTS402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 79FG 1 45167270000002550085000/145167 27000 0 0 17 255 0 0 85 0 0 0/145167 27000 0 0 35 255 0 0 85

VARI❋LITE® - VL2000™ SPOT LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL80 17-Sep-02 02.9673.0001 CRG 1 451672700000025500212000/14516727000000255510212000/14516727000000255

MENU SYSTEM : SELF TESTS402.9673.0001 C 17-Sep-02 81Zm 1 4516727000001700085000/1451672700000170008525500/14516727000001700085007/7451672700000170008