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©2013 by ELATION PROFESSIONAL. All Rights Reserved. Information, specifications, diagrams, images, and instructions herein are subject to change without notice. ELATION PROFESSIONAL logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ELATION PROFESSIONAL. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted. Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. All non-ELATION brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

ELATION PROFESSIONAL and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim any and all liabilities for property, equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document, and/or as a result of the improper, unsafe, insufficient and negligent assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product.

Elation Professional Corporate Headquarters | 6122 S. Eastern Ave. | Los Angeles, CA. 90040

323-582-3322 | 323-832-9142 fax | www.elationlighting.com | [email protected]

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Ave. | Miami Gardens, FL. 33054

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative and reliable lighting fixtures on the market today! The CUEPIX STRIP WW

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has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.

UNPACKING

Thank you for purchasing the CUEPIX STRIP WW ™ by Elation Professional®. Every CUEPIX STRIP WW ™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support at the number listed below. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

BOX CONTENTS

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(1) powerCON Power Cable

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Manual & Warranty Card

M A N U A L U P D A T E S

Please check www.elationlighting.com

for the latest revision/update of this manual.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Elation Professional® provides a customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.elationlighting.com

for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact

Elation Professional®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST.

Voice: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-832-9142

E-mail: [email protected]

Forum: www.ElationLighting.com/forum

 

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

The CUEPIX STRIP WW ™ carries a two year (730 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at 323-582-3322.

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E !

There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself; doing so will void your manufactures warranty. Damages resulting from modifications to this fixture and/or the disregard of safety and general user instructions found in this user manual void the manufactures warranty and are not subject to any warranty claims and/or repairs

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2 - Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y

A. Elation Professional® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years, (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional® factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Elation Professional® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United

States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Elation Professional® shall have no liability what so ever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which Elation Professional® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation Professional® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation Professional®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period specified above, Elation Professional® will replace defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional® under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Elation Professional®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that effect.

E. Elation Professional® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by

Elation Professional® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Elation Professional® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.

G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional® Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

The CUEPIX STRIP WW

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is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the guidelines in this manual. The manufacturer of this device will not accept responsibility for damages resulting from the misuse of this fixture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.

This device falls under PROTECTION CLASS 1. It’s essential this device is grounded properly, and only qualified personnel perform all electrical connections.

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For proper operation, follow the Installation guidelines described in this manual. Only qualified and certified personnel should perform installation of this fixture and only the original rigging parts (brackets, holders, clamps, safety cables) included with this fixture should be used for installation. Any modifications will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

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Never look directly into the light source of this fixture to prevent risk of injury to your retina, which may induce blindness. Those suffering from EPILEPSY should avoid looking directly into the light source of this unit at all times.

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The fan and air inlets must remain clean and never blocked. Allow approx. 6” (15cm) between this fixture and other devices or a wall for proper cooling.

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S - C O N T I N U E D

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Always disconnect from main power source before performing any type of service and/or cleaning procedure. Only handle the power cord by the plug end, never pull out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord.

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Do not operate this fixture if the power cord has become frayed, crimped and/or damaged. If the power cord is damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.

G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S

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NEVER OPEN THIS FIXTURE WHILE IN USE!

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During the initial operation of this fixture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the interior of the fixture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the interior of the casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will decrease gradually over time.

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This fixture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, theatres, etc. Do not attempt installation and/or operation without proper knowledge of how to do so.

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Do not permit operation by persons who are not qualified for operating this type of theatrical fixture. Most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.

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If this fixture is exposed to extreme temperatures due to environmental changes, do not power the fixture on until it has reached room temperature. Condensation could damage the fixture.

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Consistent operational breaks may ensure the fixture will function properly for many years to come.

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Do not shake fixture, avoid brute force when installing and/or operating the device.

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Always install the fixture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the fixture in a suspended environment, always use mounting hardware that is no less than M10 x 25 mm, also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the base of the fixture.

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Please use the original packaging and materials to transport the fixture in for service.

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F I X T U R E O V E R V I E W

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1. powerCON IN – Power connection to power source.

2. Fuse - Fuse holder.

3. 3pin DMX IN – Accepts incoming DMX signal via a male 3pin XLR jack.

4. 5pin DMX IN – Accepts incoming DMX signal via a male 5pin XLR jack.

5. MODE/ESC Button – Used to access the menu functions and exit the current command.

6. UP Button – Used to toggle forward through the menu functions and settings.

7. LCD Menu Control Display – LCD menu control display.

8. DOWN Button – Used to toggle down or back through the menu functions and settings.

9. ENTER Button – Used to enter into or lock a certain menu function.

10. powerCON OUT - Power link connection to next unit.

11. 3pin DMX OUT – Sends DMX signal to next fixture in chain via a female 3pin XLR jack.

12. 5pin DMX OUT – Sends DMX signal to next fixture in chain via a female 5pin XLR jack.

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T he  elec tric  connection  m ust  only  be  carried  out  by  a  qualified  elec trician.  

CAUTIONS

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The recommended temperature for this fixture is 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C).

Do not use the fixture under or above this temperature.

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For added protection, mount the fixture in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in areas were unauthorized personnel might reach the fixture.

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Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture. (63Kgs / 139 Lbs)

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Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable.

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Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing or servicing the fixture.

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When power linking multiple units, 9pcs Max for 120V and 19pcs Max for 220V.

MOUNTING POINTS

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Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating working load limits, installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material and the device. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

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Be sure the fixture is kept at least 0.5m (1.5 feet) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).

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F I X T U R E M E N U

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1) STATIC COLOR / BUILT-IN 9 MACROS

2) AUTO RUN

3) MASTER / SLAVE

4) DMX MODE

When the display flashes, you can select the desired mode via the UP/DOWN buttons.

The display will shut off and lockout after 30 seconds of no use.

Press and hold MODE button for approx. 10 seconds to unlock display.

AUTO RUN Mode (9 Built-In Modes)

AUTO RUN

FQN:01-99 (Frequency Adjustable)

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Built-In Macros (9 Macros)

STATIC Effect

WW: 0-255 Blackout, Dimming From 0-255

FLASH 00-99 Flash Rate Adjustable

DREAM Effect

SPEED 00-99 Speed Rate Adjustable

FLASH 00-99

Flash Rate Adjustable

METEOR Effect

SPEED 00-99 Speed Rate Adjustable

FLASH 00-99 Flash Rate Adjustable

FADE Effect

SPEED 00-99 Speed Rate Adjustable

FLASH 00-99 Flash Rate Adjustable

CHANGE Effect

SPEED 00-99 Speed Rate Adjustable

FLASH 00-99 Flash Rate Adjustable

FLOW 1 Chase

SPEED 00-99 Speed Rate Adjustable

FLASH 00-99 Flash Rate Adjustable

FLOW 2 Chase

SPEED 00-99 Speed Rate Adjustable

FLASH 00-99 Flash Rate Adjustable

FLOW 3 Chase

SPEED 00-99 Speed Rate Adjustable

FLASH 00-99 Flash Rate Adjustable

FLOW 4 Chase

SPEED 00-99 Speed Rate Adjustable

FLASH 00-99

Flash Rate Adjustable

SLAVE MODE:

Link the units via DMX cable and then set each of the Salve units to

SLAVE

mode by pressing MODE button and selecting SLAVE MODE and the slave units will operate in accordance with the Master unit.

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PIXEL FLIP SETTING:

Select the desired starting COB module and chase direction from one of the following modes below via

UP/DOWN buttons and then press ENTER to confirm.

OFF

1 2 3 4 5

ON

5 4 3 2 1

DIMMING CURVE SETTING:

Select the Dimming Curve Setting by pressing MODE button until DIMMING CURVE is displayed and then press UP/DOWN buttons to select desired Dim Curve Standard (default), Stage, TV, Architectural, or

Theatre.

DMX MODES

Channel Modes: (1CH, 2CH, 5CH, 6CH, 8CH, 10CH)

1 Channel Mode: (All 5 COB Module Sections)

Channel:

1

Value:

000-255

Function:

Master Dimmer (0-100%)

2 Channel Mode: (All 5 COB Module Sections)

Channel: Value:

1

2

000-255

000-255

Function:

COB Modules 1-5 (0-100%)

Master Dimmer (0-100%)

5 Channel Mode: (All 5 COB Module Sections)

Channel: Value:

1

2

3

4

5

000-255

000-255

000-255

000-255

000-255

Function:

COB Module 1 (0-100%)

COB Module 2 (0-100%)

COB Module 3 (0-100%)

COB Module 4 (0-100%)

COB Module 5 (0-100%)

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6 Channel Mode: (All 5 COB Module Sections)

Channel:

5

6

1

2

3

4

Value:

000-255

000-255

000-255

000-255

000-255

000-255

8 Channel Mode: (All 5 COB Module Sections)

Channel: Value:

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

0-255

0-255

0-255

0-255

0-255

CH6

Function:

COB Module 1 (0-100%)

COB Module 2 (0-100%)

COB Module 3 (0-100%)

COB Module 4 (0-100%)

COB Module 5 (0-100%)

Master Dimmer (0-100%)

Function:

COB Module 1 (0-100%)

COB Module 2 (0-100%)

COB Module 3 (0-100%)

COB Module 4 (0-100%)

COB Module 5 (0-100%)

Master Dimmer (0-255) 0-100%

CH7

CH8

Flash (0-255) From Slow To Fast

Dim Curves:

0-41 Standard

42-84 Stage

85-127 TV

128-170 Architectural

171-213 Theatre

214-255 Default to unit curve setting

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10 Channel Mode: (All 5 COB Module Sections)

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6

0-20

Normal

21-42

Dream

43-64

Meteor

65-87

Fade

88-110

Change

111-123

Flow 1

124-146

Flow 2

147-169

Flow 3

170-192

Flow 4

CH7

COB

SPOT

1

COB

SPOT

2

COB

SPOT

3

COB

SPOT

4

COB

SPOT

5

Speed

(0-255)

From

Slow To

Fast

CH8 CH9

Master

Dimmer

(0-255)

0-100%

Flash

(0-255)

From

Slow To

Fast

CH10

Dim Curves:

0-41 Standard

42-84 Stage

85-127 TV

128-170 Architectural

171-213 Theatre

214-255

Default To Unit

Curve setting

193-255

N/G

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