User`s manual

VARI❋LITE® - VL500™ WASH LUMINAIRE USER’S MANUAL
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Color Control
The VL500 Wash Luminaire’s color system is composed of the patented DICRO❋TUNE
TM
CYM,
color mixing mechanism. The following sections describe the various components of the VL500 wash
luminaire.
CYM Crossfade Color Mixing
The color mixing mechanism is made up of two individual color bulkheads that contain Cyan, Yellow,
and Magenta (CYM). These color mixing bulkheads are comprised of 16-radially mounted dichroic
glass elements to provide full-spectrum color crossfades from pastel to saturated colors.
Figure 3-1: VL500 Wash Color Bulkheads
Front Bulkhead - Amber & Diffuser
Front Bulkhead - Amber & Dimmer
(VL500/VL500D/VL500 80V Only)
(VL500A Only)
Rear Bulkhead - Magenta & Blue
(All Models)