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Event Panel System™ Operating Instructions Event Panel System™ Operating Instructions
Note: To deactivate the Elation intro scroll, first make sure power
is off. With the power off, press and hold the SET UP, MODE and
DOWN buttons and turn the power ON all at the same time. To acti-
vate the Elation intro scroll, press and hold the SET UP, MODE, and
UP buttons and turn the power ON all at the same time.
Operating Modes:You can use the Event Panel System™ in either a stand alone mode
or a master/slave configuration, there are 4 modes to choose from:
• Programs Mode - Select one of 14 different programs and adjust
the different features of the program.
• Auto Run - The unit will automatically chase through the 14 differ-
ent programs.
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
as the Elation® Show Designer™.
Master-Slave Operation:
This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master-
Slave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the con-
trolling unit and the others will react to the controlling units built-in
programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however, only
one unit can be programmed to act as the “Master.”
Master-Slave Connections and Settings:
1. Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the
unit. Use approved DMX-512 data cables to link your units to-
gether. Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and
the Female XLR connector is the output. The first unit in the chain
(master) will use the female XLR connector only. The last unit in
the chain will use the male XLR connector only.
2. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode or program and
connect the “Slave” unit or units.
3. On the “Slave” unit(s) press the MODE button until “SLAVE” is
displayed. They will now follow the “Master” unit.
Programs Mode: There are 14 programs to choose from.
Notes: Program 1 is “Static” so you can only choose from 7 dif-
ferent Colors and Blackout. Programs 2-12 you can adjust the
Speed of the program and the Fade Time. Programs 13-14 you
can adjust the Speed, Fade Time, and First Color and Second
Color of the Color Flow.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button. The Program Mode
is after Sound Active mode in the menu.
2. Select your desired program in by pressing either the UP or DOWN
buttons. There are 14 programs to choose from.
3. After you have selected your desired program, press the SETUP
button to adjust the different features the program has. Please see
above to understand what program features can be adjusted.
When you are adjusting a feature a small line will appear
underneath the feature or next to it so that you know what you
are adjusting.
FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS
• When “S.XX” is displayed you are adjusting the speed of the pro-
gram. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The speed can be
adjusted from “S.01” the slowest, to “S.100” the fastest. Press the
SETUP button when you are finished, to either go to the next fea-
ture adjustment or to return to the Program menu. NOTE: This
adjustment is only available with Programs 2-14.
• When “F.XX” is displayed you are adjusting the fade time of the
program. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The fade time
can be adjusted from “F.01” the slowest, to “F.100” the fastest.
Press the SETUP button when you are finished, to either go to the
next feature adjustment or to return to the Program menu. NOTE:
This adjustment is available with Programs 1-14.
• When “1” is displayed you are adjusting the first color of the
color flow. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. Scroll through
the colors to find your desired color. Press the SETUP button when
you are finished, to go to the next feature adjustment. “2” will be
displayed you are now adjusting the second color of the color flow.
Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. Scroll through the colors to
find your desired color. Press the SETUP button when you are fin-
ished, to return to the Program menu. NOTE: This adjustment is
only available with Programs 13-14.