Test Key and Test LED behaviour
Pressing the Test key:
Flashes the intensity or rate of the current effect to Full, and cancels held DMX levels
Holding for more than 3 sec on Wireless DMX Z1000s, unlinks the receiver from its transmitter
The Test key has an internal blue LED which:
Mimics the intensity of the Z1000 light output in non-Wireless DMX versions
Acts as a Link indicator in Z1000s fitted with Wireless DMX (see Wireless DMX Operation)
Excepting over-temperature states, the Test and Status indicators are set off 5 minutes after power
up, or a change to the back panel controls.
Hiding the Instructions
A short form copy of the Z1000 instructions is printed as a reminder on one side of the top lid of the
Z1000. To hide or show the instructions:
Depress the lid latch, slide the top lid out, turn it upside down, then slide it back in
Focus Knob Lock adjustment
If required the locking tension of the focus knobs may be adjusted:
Set the the focus knob in the lock position by turning it so it points either forward or back
Turn the screw in the centre of the focus knob slightly to adjust the locking tension
Focus Slide Friction adjustment
If required the focus slide friction may be adjusted:
Slide the top lid back to access the condensor lens, or slide the zoom lens lids
Turn the cam at the base of the lens tray with a flat blade screwdriver to adjust the slide action
Slide the top lid back into place
Tilt Friction adjustment
If required, the permanent tilt friction (with the tilt lock loose) may be adjusted:
Slacken the tilt knob, then pull the cap off the left yoke nut
With an M8 spanner, adjust the left yoke nut to the required friction, then replace the cap
Yoke Position adjustment
If required the yoke may be moved:
Slacken the tilt knob, then pull the cap off the left yoke nut
With an M8 spanner, undo the left yoke nut so the yoke can slide forwards or backwards
When in position, adjust the left yoke nut to the required friction, then replace the cap
Changing Lenses
To remove any of the three Z1000 lenses for cleaning or changing:
Slide the top lid back to access the condensor lens, or slide the zoom lens lids
Turn the top lens clips clear of the lens, push the lens top back, then remove it
Reverse the process to install a lens.
The grooved side of every lens must be to the front.
Cleaning the Z1000
For maximum optical and electrical efficiency and long life, the Z1000 must be kept free of dust:
Blow any dust out of the interior of the Z1000, fan blades, and heatsink fins
Clean all lenses and the LED module lens with a damp lint-free cloth
Don’ts
Do not connect the Z1000 to a dimmed mains supply
Do not use any solvent other than water to clean the lenses
Do not subject the Z1000 to excessive force or shock
Do not operate the Z1000 in wet conditions
Do not attempt to repair the Z1000 in case of faults - return it to your sales agent
This product is not for domestic use
Contact Details
Theatrelight New Zealand
Theatrelight Asia
665D Gt South Rd Auckland NZ QianLong Industrial District, SanXiang, ZhongShan, PRC
phone ++64 9 622-1197
phone ++86 7608 632-0516
TL-Z1000 Zoom Profile Spotlight Operators Manual
The TL-Z1000 is an LED Zoom Profile spotlight suitable for general lighting in theatres and TV studios,
and for exhibition and display in art galleries and museums. This manual applies to the Z1000 one colour
model, the Z1000 2C two colour tuneable white model , and the four colour RGBW model.
Back Panel View
Power Connection
The Z1000 requires a
non-dimmed power supply
of rated voltage marked on the back panel.
Operating the Z1000 on a dimmed power supply will void your warranty
Plug the supplied power cable between the Z1000 IEC socket and a power supply
Ensure the power supply is rated within the limits on the Z1000 back panel
Ensure the power supply has an effective Earth connection
Standalone Operation all models
When DMX is not connected, the finger settable Level knob controls the intensity/rate of the
fade/effects function set by the Mode switch. Standalone operation is useful for permanent lighting
or effects, or for local On/Off control when focussing:
Set the Mode Switch for the following effects:
1: Fade matches 250 w tungsten bulbs 2: Fade matches 500 w tungsten bulbs
3: Fade matches 1 Kw tungsten bulbs 4: Fade matches 2 Kw tungsten bulbs
5: Fade matches 5 Kw tungsten bulbs 6: Fire fade/flicker effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
7: Ramp cycle 10 minutes to 0.5 sec
8: Random flash effect: Off, slow/dim to fast/bright
9: Strobe flash effect: Off, 1 to 25 flashes per sec
Adjust the Level knob to set the intensity or rate of the effect
Press the Test key to test at Full the intensity or rate of the effect
RGBW Standalone Operation
The Z1000 RGBW model has built-in colour selections for operation in stand-alone mode (ie without
a DMX control panel). For details see the leaflet “TL Luminaires 4 Colour RGBW Standalone Modes”.
