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LCD DISPLAY AND MENU SYSTEM OPERATION

The LCD Display Menu system consists of several categories. Use the Menu Buttons to access and make changes 

to the menu items. When the desired menu item is reached, press the desired Menu Button to display the menu 

options and to navigate and configure the menu options as required.

to navigate and access menu settings/selections:

Step 1. 

 Make sure unit is powered and turned on.

Step 2.  Press [ESC] to access menu categories.
Step 3.  Use four Arrow (

◄▲▼►

) buttons to navigate through the various options and settings.

Step 4.  Once menu item is reached, press [OK] to access the menu item parameters.
Step 5.  Make changes to parameters as desired.
Step 6.  Press OK [Enter] button to accept changes.

DmX aDDress

to set, edit, and save a DmX address:

Step 1. 

Press [ESC].

Step 2.  Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Address appears. Press [OK].
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] to set.
Step 7.  DMX address will display and is saved.

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.

NOTE: 

Any commands that require full power 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 automati-

cally exit this mode after one minute of inactivity.

sTaTus Bar

The Status Bar 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.
•  SHDN – indicates shutdown time in hours NO indicates NO shutdown time.
•  ERRORS – Displays a number indicating the total amount of current errors. 

When errors are present, messages will appear in Red text. When no errors 

are present, NO will display.

•  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.

Summary of Contents for VL1600 Profile

Page 1: ...VL1600 Profile user manual...

Page 2: ...metric reports are available for download on our website For more information on installing DMX512 control systems the following publication is available for purchase from the United States Institute...

Page 3: ...refully inspect fixture to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping Materials used in the manufacturing process can cause strong odors when the product is new These odors dissipate over time Prio...

Page 4: ...unications As tested under this standard FCC 47CFR 15B clA CEI Issued 2009 10 01 Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Class A Operation of this equipment in a residential area is lik...

Page 5: ...shipping container or in its original packing box Be sure to clearly indicate the RMA number on all packing lists correspondence and ship ping labels If available please include a copy of your invoice...

Page 6: ...frost adjustable from edge softening to full wash diffusion without adding filters or changing glass Four frame shutter system with near the optics positioning precise framing and focus Exclusive VL...

Page 7: ...h 240V power DATA IN DATA THRU USB NETWORK AC POWER THRU AC POWER INPUT WIRE CONNECTION Green yellow AC ground Blue AC neutral Brown AC line International Harmonized Standard AC VOLTAGE AT 60HZ TOTAL...

Page 8: ...G min gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m 22 AWG min gauge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m NOTE Microphone type cables and other general purpose two core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use...

Page 9: ...dance TERMINATION CONNECTOR A XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire or far end of the line to prevent signal reflections Signal reflections may cancel out the signal at certain l...

Page 10: ...in place The recommended Belleville washer maintains tension in the bolted assembly and prevents it from vibrating loose If a Belleville washer is not available a regular flat washer measuring in diam...

Page 11: ...imit applies to the luminaire daisy chain only Your system or console may require few er luminaires on a single data link path Consult your console documentation for more information To connect power...

Page 12: ...it and save a DMX address Step 1 Press ESC Step 2 Press Up Down arrows until Address appears Press OK Step 3 Use Left and Right arrow buttons to scroll through all digits Step 4 Once at desired digit...

Page 13: ...ntertainment Lighting web site TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING CASE REQUIREMENTS Cases to transport Vari Lite luminaires should meet the following loading requirements Luminaire head yoke and enclosure su...

Page 14: ...ed out by remov ing the filter and inserting another one into the slot VL1600 Profile has one EasySwap color wheel with seven color filters and one open slot 3 OPERATION Carriers Color Filter Carrier...

Page 15: ...NESS CARRIER REQUIRED 27mm 17 5mm 1 1mm Yes Compatible carriers for gobos are shown below INSTALL OR REPLACE GOBOS WARNING Remove power from luminaires before performing maintenance Gobos may be HOT a...

Page 16: ...the gobo holder by a spring Taking care to avoid scratching or applying pressure to the gobo lever the end of the spring out remove the spring and then lift the gobo out of the gobo holder b Hold the...

Page 17: ...nta 0 0 255 magenta Color Control 0 100 saturation 14 14 Variable CCT 127 0 255 Variable control for source CTO with preset levels 3200K 0 7200K 255 15 15 Color Wheel 0 0 255 8 bit control of Color Wh...

Page 18: ...heel takes priority 11 14 user Preset 1 15 18 user Preset 2 19 22 user Preset 3 23 26 user Preset 4 27 30 user Preset 5 17 17 Color Presets mixed from CYm continued 0 31 34 user Preset 6 35 38 user Pr...

Page 19: ...x 41 45 Open no Gobo 46 50 leafy Break up rotate 51 55 alpha Waves rotate 56 60 lattice rotate 61 65 night sky rotate 66 70 swirl rotate 71 75 Dust Breakup rotate 76 80 Honeycomb reverse rotate 81 85...

Page 20: ...For fastest twist set gobo timing to 0 211 255 reserved Values 22 22 Vl FX Wheel Gobo Wheel 2 0 0 255 Vl FX Wheel image selection continuous channel range for varied effects 0 0 Open no Gobo Center 0...

Page 21: ...closed 201 255 Iris pulse slow to fast 27 27 Frame 1a 0 0 255 Controls Framing shutter 1a from Open 0 to Full 255 28 28 Frame 1B 0 0 255 Controls Framing shutter 1B from Open 0 to Full 255 29 29 Frame...

Page 22: ...6 120 reserved Values 121 125 reserved Values 126 130 reserved Values 131 135 reserved Values 136 140 reserved Values 141 145 reserved Values 146 150 reserved Values 151 155 reserved Values 156 160 re...

Page 23: ...Control 0 Control Channel used for full fixture settings lamp controls and miscellaneous modes Set discrete value of desired effect wait 3 seconds then set value to 0 Idle 0 0 Idle Default 6 10 Full...

Page 24: ...ION 16 BIT ENHANCED 16 BIT 45 40 Luminaire Control continued 0 141 145 Fan Auto Fan spin rate set by LED temp max speed set buy output mode ch44 146 150 Reserved Values 151 155 ReCal Position 156 160...

Page 25: ...7 39 42 User Preset 8 43 46 User Preset 9 47 50 User Preset 10 51 54 User Preset 11 55 58 User Preset 12 59 62 User Preset 13 63 66 User Preset 14 67 70 User Preset 15 71 74 User Preset 16 75 78 User...

Page 26: ...X X Clear_sTaTus_ID 0x0032 X X suB_DeVICe_sTaTus_rePOrT_THresHOlD 0x0033 Category rDm Information X suPPOrTeD_ParameTers 0x0050 X X X ParameTer_DesCrIPTIOn 0x0051 X X Category Product Information X D...

Page 27: ...X X modulation Frequency 0x0347 X X modulation Frequency Description 0x0348 X Category Power lamp settings 0x04xx X DeVICe_HOurs 0x0400 X X lamP_HOurs 0x0401 X X lamP_sTrIKes 0x0402 X X X lamP_sTaTe 0...

Page 28: ...1000 X X X reseT_DeVICe 0x1001 X X X POWer_sTaTe 0x1010 X X X PerFOrm_selFTesT 0x1020 all Test Pan Tilt encoder X X selF_TesT_DesCrIPTIOn 0x1021 X X CaPTure PreseT 0x1030 see e1 20_2010a X X PreseT Pl...

Page 29: ...us Track On Off 0x8aae X Control signel select DmX only artneT On Off 0x8aaF X X X recalibrate Fixture level 0x8aB0 diff erent levels all position color etc X X X DmX Fail Hold Blackout GOTO Preset 0x...

Page 30: ...rate reboot software version view fixtures hours service etc Manual manual control of parameters Test test functions of parameters The menu system is controlled at the Menu Display available at the en...

Page 31: ...ou Sure If OK Reset all boards Luminaire ID display ID don t edit Software Version Display version date time Fixture Hours Display hours Crossload Software Send Sending version xx xx xx xx xx Display...

Page 32: ...N 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 lum...

Page 33: ...trol of the luminaire Movement will need to be enabled after testing NOTE When using the Movement option pan and tilt will be disabled for all the luminaires that are linked To set movement option Ste...

Page 34: ...alues as shown below PARAMETER EXAMPLE MEANING Model VL1600 Profile The fixture model Fixture Hours 142 The total of number of hours the fixture has been operating DMX Address 1 Current DMX address of...

Page 35: ...which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the fixture s optics General cleaning guidelines Clean with soft cloth using normal g...

Page 36: ...olding or their respec tive owners The information provided herein is subject to change without notice Signify does not give any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the in...

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