LUMINAIRES - Vari-Lite

L U M I N A I R E S 

PRODUCT GUIDE

EXPRESS 

YOURSELF 

Since introducing the modern automated light more than thirty 

years ago, Philips Vari-Lite has produced the most innovative spot and 

VL440 Spot 

VL770 Spot 

VL880 Spot 

VL550 Wash 

VL550D Wash 

VL1100 Tungsten 

VL1100 Arc 

wash luminaires available. In fact, we develop luminaires so powerful, 

they provide more than just light. They’ve become a way to express 

your imagination; a way to make your vision a reality. 

We draw from our years of experience to produce technologically 

advanced, eco-friendly and high performance tools for expressing your 

creativity, and it is our “technical creative soul” that has kept Philips 

Vari-Lite at the forefront of the automated lighting industry since 

1981. The company was founded on the belief that creative engineering 

can join with creative lighting to bring a new dimension to any 

VL2500 Spot 

VL2500 Wash 

VL3000 Spot 

VL3000Q Spot 

VL3000 Wash 

VL3000Q Wash 

VL3500 Spot 

VL3500Q Spot 

performance or presentation. 

That notion first took root in the late ‘70s when engineers developed 

a color changing light fixture using dichroic filters and later added two 

motors to make the light move as well. Genesis wowed the world with 

the first VARI*LITE Series 100 system consisting of 50 VL1 luminaires on 

the opening night of their “Abacab” tour on September 25, 1981, and it 

was also the “Genesis” of Vari-Lite the company. 

Inspired by the magic of moving light and changing color, Vari-Lite set 

VL3500 Wash 

VL3500 Wash FX 

VL3015 Spot 

VL3015LT Spot 

VL3515 Spot 

about creating complete lighting systems that add both subtle nuance 

and brilliant spectacle to any event. In November 2002, Vari-Lite was 

purchased by the Genlyte Thomas Group LLC, and in November 2007, 

Royal Philips Electronics purchased the Genlyte Group, along with 

Vari-Lite, creating Philips Vari-Lite. 

Today, Philips Vari-Lite continues to lead the world in automated lighting 

technology while drawing upon the vast resources of Royal Philips 

VLX Wash 

VLX3 Wash 

Electronics to develop even more pioneering products with an 

unrivaled reputation. Lighting designers across the globe use VARI*LITE 

automated luminaires in concert touring, theatre, television, motion 

pictures, corporate shows, cruise ships and advertising for one distinct 

reason – Vari-Lite allows you to Express Yourself. 

CONTENTS 

Pages 2-3 Series 400, 700, & 800 

Pages 4-5 Series 500 

Page 6-7 Series 1000 



Page 16 

VLX Series 

Pages 17-18 

Product 

Information

VL440 SPOT 

VL770 SPOT 

VL880 SPOT 

All models 

• CYM color mixing 

• Fixed color wheel; 8 interchangeable 

dichroic filters 

• Rotating gobo wheel; seven indexable 

rotating positions; interchangeable gobos 

• Fixed gobo wheel; 10 gobo positions; 

interchangeable gobos 

• Independent, drop-in armature with frost glass. 

Second, independent, drop-in armature with 

rotating and indexable five facet prism 

• Mechanical Iris for beam size control 

• Zoom from 15° to 36° 

• Coated glass dimmer wheel and separate, 

dual-blade strobe system 

• 56.0 lbs (25.5 kg) 

VL440 Spot 

• 400W MSR Gold 400 MinifastFit Lamp 

• 9,000 Lumens 

VL770 Spot 

• 700W MSR Gold 700 MiniFastFit Lamp 

• 15,100 Lumens 

VL880 Spot 

• 800W MSR Platinum 35 Lamp 

• 19,000 Lumens 

Series 400, 700, & 800 luminaires 

The VL440, VL770, and VL880 Spot luminaires contain everything 

that really matters to designers – limitless color options, unmatched 

clarity of optics, exceptional zoom range, fast, smooth movement and 

powerful output; with all of these features combined in a compact, 

lightweight and cost-effective, luminaire. 

All the fixtures provide brilliant color mixing through a three-wheel 

CYM color assembly, and also have one gobo wheel with seven rotatable 

and indexable positions, a second gobo wheel with ten fixed positions, 

powerful pan and tilt motors that provide smooth, fast time-controlled 

continuous motion capable of 0.3° resolution with a pan range of 540° 

and tilt of 260°, a zoom range from 15° to 36°, a mechanical iris for 

continuous beam size control, and built in mounting points on the front 

of the luminaire provide for easy attachment of after-market accessories 

such as top hats. 

The VL440 Spot uses a 400-watt MSR Gold 400 Philips MinifastFit lamp 

to produce 9000 lumens of output. The VL770 Spot uses an industrystandard 

700-watt MSR Gold Philips MiniFastFit lamp to produce an 

impressive output of 15,100 lumens. And the VL880 Spot uses a new and 

revolutionary 800-watt MSR Philips Platinum 35 lamp for an output of 

19,000 lumens. With better lumen maintenance and color temperature 

consistency over high intensity discharge lamps, the VL880 Spot also 

incorporates active thermal management of the lamp that controls the 

fan speed to both protect the lamp and further extend the lamp life. 

Each luminaire is complete with eight standard colors on a fixed wheel, 

a coated glass dimmer wheel, a separate dual-blade strobe system, 

an independent armature with frost glass, and a second, independent 

armature with a rotating and indexable prism. In all the fixtures the frost 

and prism glass are interchangeable. 

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Series 500 luminaires 

VL550 WASH 

The VL550 Wash luminaire is based upon the Emmy ® Awardwinning 

VL5 Wash luminaire, but with significant design 

improvements, including a 50 kHz. drive system that quiets the 

operation of all two-phase motors in the fixture during movement 

and while in static positions. This multi-faceted luminaire is 

available in two models: the VL550 and VL550D. Plus, as an 

option, both models are available with pastel versions of the 

standard colors. The pastel colors offer a softer, “Broadway-type” 

color palette often used in live theater. In all models, the innovative 

DICHRO*TUNE radial color mixing system employs three sets 

of 16 radially mounted dichroic filters - magenta, blue, and 

amber – designed to produce smooth, full spectrum color cross-fades. 

All models are designed with natural convection cooled lamps and 

internally cooled electronics which utilize on-demand low velocity, 

low noise micro-fans. 

VL550 Wash Luminaire: The most economical and lightweight 

version of the luminaire, the VL550 offers the warm 3200-degree 

color temperature of the tungsten lamp source, along with weight 

and space efficiency. 

VL550 model 

• Optional 1200 W or 1000 W tungsten lamp 

• More than 6,000 (120V) or 4,700 (230V) 

lumens (dependent upon lamp and lens type) 

• Field angle from 13.0° to 43.3° 

(dependent upon lamp and lens type) 

• 16 radially mounted diffuser planes 

to control beam spread 

VL550D Wash Luminaire: This luminaire is most advantageous 

for those whose productions have a limited number of dimmer 

circuits available. It retains a warm 3200 degree color temperature, 

and with only a slight increase in weight, provides onboard IGBT 

dimming without requiring any additional cabling. 

* Emmy ® is a registered trademark of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 

and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 

VL550D model 

• Same features as VL550 

• Internal silent IGBT electronic dimmer 

VL550 Wash 

VL550D Wash 

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VL1100 ERS 

Arc Lamp model 

• 575W arc lamp 

• More than 15,000 lumens 


• Super zoom to 70° 

• CYM color mixing system 

• Rotating gobo wheel with five rotatable, 

indexable gobo positions 

• Automated framing shutters (shutter model) 

• Mechanical iris (iris model) 

• Low noise fans provide on-demand cooling 

during extreme operating conditions 

• Independent, variable diffusion 

Tungsten Lamp model 

• 1000W tungsten lamp 

• 10,000 lumens 


• Super zoom to 70° 


• Rotating gobo wheel with five rotatable, 

indexable gobo positions 

• Automated framing shutters (shutter models) 

• Mechanical iris (iris models) 

• Internal silent IGBT electronic dimmer 

(dimmer models) 

• Low noise fans provide on-demand cooling 

during extreme operating conditions 

• Independent, variable diffusion 

The VL1100 ERS combines the advantages of an ellipsoidal reflector spotlight with the versatility of an automated 

luminaire. As the next generation of the VL1000 ERS luminaires, all models of the VL1100 luminaire have a new 50 kHz. 

drive system that quiets the operation of all two-phase motors in the fixtures during movement and while in static 

positions. New, three-phase, ultra quiet stepper motors provide for smooth, timed continuous pan and tilt motion. 

Additionally, a new central bearing system in the gobo wheel reduces noise and ensures smooth operation. The 

VL1100 luminaire is available in two different versions. Arc lamp models combine cool color tones with brightness and 

intensity. Tungsten lamp models combine warm color temperature with an optional internal electronic dimmer. And all 

models include either a mechanical iris or a four-blade framing shutter system. 

VL1100 Arc luminaire: 

When the production calls for cool color tones and bright, intense light, designers turn to the VL1100A luminaire. 

The VL1100A luminaire’s flexibility and affordable price make it ideal for budget-conscious producers who otherwise 

might not be able to afford automated lighting. 

VL1100 Tungsten luminaire: 

Combining the warm color temperature of tungsten lighting with outstanding color control, the VL1100T luminaire is 

the right choice for theater, television, film and more. On Broadway, lighting designers select the VL1100T for its warm, 

natural skin tones and perfect color rendering. The quiet operation and convection cooling give the light top billing in 

installations where noisy fans can detract from even the most stellar performance. 

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VL 2500 WASH 

VL 2500 SPOT 

With the VL2500 Spot luminaire, lighting designers get 

all of the features they love from the original Series 

2000 fixtures with the added bonus of CYM color 

mixing, a coated glass dimmer wheel and a separate 

dual-blade strobe system that provides a smooth, 

super-fast strobe. Combined with an 11-slot fixed color 

wheel, the color options are practically limitless. The 

VL2500 Spot’s pan and tilt motors are powerful and 

provide great torque while the beam size iris operates 

quietly. The VL2500 Spot truly has everything that 

really matters to designers – clarity of optics, exceptional 

zoom range, fast, smooth movement and powerful 

output, all at a most reasonable price. 

An exceptional CYM color mixing system, fast and powerful pan/tilt functions 

and an impressive zoom range are what set the VL2500 Wash luminaire 

apart from the competition. The VL2500 Wash features a glass dimmer 

wheel and dual strobe blades providing designers with smooth, even 

dimming capability and lightning fast strobe. The VL2500 Wash luminaire 

maintains the high standards set by the original Series 2000 fixtures with 

additional features to make the lights even more useful. The VL2500 Wash 

luminaire is a valuable tool for any project, no matter what type of event 

it is. It combines small size and quick movement with features one would 

normally expect in a much larger and more expensive 1200-watt fixture. 

• 700W short arc lamp 

• 14,700 lumens 

• Zoom from 14° to 55.5° 


• 11-slot fixed color wheel 

• Coated glass dimmer wheel 

• Separate dual-blade strobe system 


• 14,500 lumens 

• Zoom from 18.5° to 42° 


• Two fixed wheels, one configured 

for gobos and the second for color filters 

• Coated glass dimmer wheel 

• Mechanical Iris for beam size control 

• Separate dual-blade strobe system 

• One rotating pattern wheel with five 

indexable positions plus open 

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VL 3000 SPOT 

VL 3000 WASH 


• 20,000 lumens 


• Fixed color wheel 


• Variable CTO color temperature 

correction filter 

• Three gobo/effects wheels 

• Mechanical iris 

• Separate high performance 

dimmer and strobe mechanisms 

Upon its release, the VL3000 Spot luminaire set new benchmarks for spot 

luminaires with the industry’s best imagery, beam control, color and brightness. 

The intensity and smooth movement of the light give designers a 

new level of creative freedom. Three rotating gobo and effects wheels let 

designers create images never before possible without affecting the intensity 

of the light. The VL3000 Spot luminaire maintains its beam brightness 

and image clarity from edge-to-edge and throughout a zoom. And the 

variable beam focus allows for smooth gobo morphing. The level of detail 

and kaleidoscopic capabilities of the VL3000 Spot luminaire bring new 

possibilities to every application, while the quiet pan and tilt ensure that 

the only thing the audience will hear is the show. 

“Q”uiet luminaires: 

For productions where the absence of noise is 

critical to the performance, the VL3000Q Spot 

luminaire provides the same powerful capabilities 

of the original Series 3000 fixtures while reducing 

the audible noise output considerably. For theater, 

television studios, houses of worship and other 

sound-sensitive applications, lighting designers 

now have a light that limits noise without limiting 

creative freedom. 

With 20,000 lumens of output and superior color and beam control, the 

VL3000 Wash state-of-the-art optics produce a pure, bright light with no 

hot spots and minimal drop-off from center to edge. The light’s output is 

consistent over large and small areas alike making the VL3000 Wash the 

ideal solution for venues that require lighting a large area from a short 

distance. Because Series 3000 Spot and Wash fixtures share many 

components and have a modular design, maintenance time and, 

consequently, down time are kept to a minimum. 


As with the VL3000 Spot, a “Q” model is available 

that allows users to achieve the same performance 

as the standard models with reduced sonic output. 


• 20,000 lumens 


• Fixed color wheel 




• Separate high performance 

dimmer and strobe mechanisms 

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VL 3500 SPOT 


VL 3500 WASH 

The VL3500 Spot is one of the industry’s most celebrated 

automated luminaires. The extraordinary shutter system of 

the VL3500 fixture consists of four shutters on two planes, 

which can be operated independently or in unison. The 

entire mechanism can be rotated in either direction to 

allow for even greater creative control. Opposing chamfers 

and nominal distance between shutter edges allows for a clear, 

crisp focus on all four blades at once. Combined with the 

fixture’s fast, fluid movement and precise repeatability, the 

ability to create is virtually unlimited. No other luminaire can 

provide the 6-to-1 zoom range in a silent-running 1200W fixture. 


For productions where the absence of noise is critical to the 

performance, the VL3500Q Spot luminaire provides the same 

powerful capabilities of the original Series 3000 fixtures while 

reducing the audible noise output considerably. For theater, 

television studios, houses of worship and other soundsensitive 

applications, lighting designers now have a light that 

limits noise without limiting creative freedom. 


• 20,000 lumens 

• Four-blade shutter system with 

100° rotation of (± 50°) 





• Two gobo/effects wheels 

• Gobos and carriers interchangeable 

in all Series 3000 fixtures 

• Size and weight consistent with 

VL3000 Spot and Wash fixtures 

Both Models 


• Exceeds 50,000 lumens 

• Zoom from 10° to 50° depending upon lens configuration 

• Dual fixed color wheels 


• Variable CTO color temperature correction filter 

• Separate high performance dimmer/strobe mechanisms 

• Zoomable beam spreader with VARI*BRITE mode 

Standard model only 

• Five position aperture wheel 

FX model only 

• 5 position rotating FX pattern wheel with four indexable, 

rotating positions plus open 

• ULTRA Clear front lens to enhance effect clarity 

With an output that exceeds 50,000 lumens, as well as 

new options for color and beam control, the VL3500 

Wash luminaire is the standard by which all wash lights are 

measured. The VL3500 Wash luminaire features 

internal zoomable beam optics with either Fresnel or 

Buxom options, an interchangeable front lens system, 

and an aperture wheel. The fixture provides CYM color 

mixing, variable CTO color temperature correction, dual 

five-position color wheels, a separate dimmer, and an independent 

dual blade strobe mechanism. In conjunction 

with its zoomable optics system, Vari-Lite introduces the 

VARI*BRITE mode. From almost any zoom position, this 

mode can be engaged to offer a tight column of remarkably 

intense light making the VL3500 the most versatile 

wash luminaire on the market. 

VL3500 Wash FX luminaire: 

This model allows users to harness the tremendous 

intensity of the luminaire to project effects patterns. 

The aperture wheel from the VL3500 Wash is 

replaced with a pattern wheel that provides four 

rotatable and indexable positions in addition to open. 

When used in conjunction with the Plano Convex 

– ULTRA Clear front lens, the fixture boldly 

projects effects. The luminaire comes with four 

standard patterns which are interchangeable. Custom 

patterns may be installed by the user. 

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VL 3015 SPOT 

VL 3015LT SPOT 

VL 3515 SPOT 

The VL3015, VL3015LT, and the VL3515 Spot luminaires provide the 

increased output of a 1500W lamp in fixtures that offer the same 

features as the wildly popular VL3000 Spot luminaire. 

All using the highly reliable 1500W Osram double-ended short arc 

lamp, the VL3015 and VL3515 Spot luminaires feature a 6:1 zoom optics 

system, while the VL3015LT Spot offers an incredible 10:1 zoom range 

which is demanded for long throw applications. 

All models 

• 1500W Osram double-ended short arc lamp 


• Variable CTO color temperature correction 

VL3015 Spot 

• 27,000 Lumens (Peaked Beam Field); 

22,000 Lumens (Flat Beam Field) 

• 6:1 zoom optics system 

• Six-position color wheel 

• Three rotating gobo/effects wheels 

• Ultra-fast strobe mechanism 

VL3015LT Spot 

• 42,000 Lumens 


• Two five-position color wheels 

• Three rotating gobo/effects wheels 

• Beam size iris and separate dimmer 

• An independent, indexable and rotating 

drop-in armature capable of holding a 

5-facet prism and included frost glass 


VL3515 Spot 

• 27,000 Lumens (Peaked Beam Field); 

22,000 Lumens (Flat Beam Field) 


• Four-blade shutter mechanism 

• Six-position color wheel 

• One fixed gobo/effects wheel; 

one rotating gobo/effects wheel 


Two reflectors are standard on both the VL3015 and VL3515 luminaires 

allowing users to choose between either a peaked or flat field beam. In 

the peaked beam, the fixture provides 27,000 lumens of output, and in 

the flat field beam, an output of 22,000 lumens is achieved. Reflectors 

are easily changed, and whichever one is not chosen rides securely inside 

the luminaire on a specially designed mount. Plus, each luminaire offers 

CYM color mixing, variable CTO color temperature correction, a sixposition 

color wheel, and an ultra-fast strobe mechanism. The VL3515 

luminaire has an added feature of a four-blade shutter mechanism that 

allows the blades to be operated independently or in unison on two 

planes for a clear and crisp image. 

Producing over 42,000 lumens of output, the VL3015LT Spot also offers 

CYM color mixing and variable CTO color temperature correction, but it 

houses two five-position color wheels, three gobo/effects wheels, a beam 

size iris, separate dimmer, and an ultra-fast strobe mechanism. Plus the 

light contains an independent, drop-in armature which rotates, is indexable, 

and is capable of holding a 5-facet prism and included frost glass. 

All the luminaires are complete with a palette of gobos, effects and colors, 

while custom gobos, effects and colors are also available. Additionally, 

the fixtures are similarly sized in comparison to all other Series 3000 

products providing a consistent hang configuration and appearance, no 

matter which luminaire is required. 

VL3015 Spot VL3015LT Spot VL3515 Spot 

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VL X WASH 

VLX3 WASH 

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VLX model 

• Seven x 120 watt, replaceable custom RGBW LED chipsets 

• Each chipset contains high density red, green, blue, and 

white LED emitters. 

• Approximately 14,000 lumens (white light) 

• High speed strobe with multiple effects 

• Zoom System with continuously variable field angle from 

approximately 23° to 58° (Zoom Module is easily 

removable for fixed field angle of 22°) 

• Color temperature variable between approximately 3000 

and 9000 Kelvin 

• Source life exceeds 10,000 hours at full RGBW 

• Smooth, high resolution dimming control of R, G, B, and 

W LED’s 

• 62 lbs (28 kg) 

VLX3 model 

• Operation of three light engines as one or independently 

• Three x 120 watt, replaceable custom RGBW LED chipsets 

• 6,000 Lumens (white light) 

• Variable field angle from approximately 15° to 55° 

• Variable Color Temperature between 3000K – 9000K 

• Source life exceeds 10,000 hours at full RGBW 

• 44 lbs (20.0 kg) 

VLX Series 

The VLX Wash luminaire incorporates the most attractive 

benefits of LED lighting technology with the product quality 

and design ingenuity only found in Philips Vari-Lite automated 

luminaires. By giving lighting designers the unique ability to 

replicate the color temperature of a tungsten or arc lamp 

source, this truly revolutionary luminaire offers an incomparable 

flexibility never seen before in the LED lighting market. The 

internal beam homogenization system creates smooth color 

mixing that is natural and free of any “color shadowing” 

effects associated with other LED fixtures. Additionally, the 

VLX Wash offers a dynamic CRI adjustment and continuously 

adjustable color temperature white range between 

approximately 3000 and 9000 Kelvin. With stunning colors, 

powerful intensity, a multi-year source life, low energy 

consumption and even lower maintenance costs, the VLX Wash 

luminaire truly is the new face of LED lighting technology. 

VLX3 Luminaire: Based on the award-winning VLX Wash 

luminaire technology, the VLX3 Wash uses three powerful 

LED engines to offer stunning colors and intensity, a multi-year 

source life and high reliability. The three, replaceable 120-watt 

RGBW LED chipsets provide output that offers three times 

the efficacy of comparable tungsten sources. The total system 

provides approximately 6,000 lumens of white light output, 

and a 10,000 hour source life of the chip. 

The VLX3 Wash also allows for operation of all three 

light engines as one, or for completely separate control 

of each. When operated separately, the light engines can 

be programmed to perform as three stand-alone, distinct 

sources; each capable of its own color, dimming, strobe rate, 

and fade time. 

VLX Wash VLX3 Wash VLX3 Wash 

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AC/DC 

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ESPN 

EDDIE 

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EAGLES 

BRITNEY 

SPEARS 

SISTER ACT 

JOHNMEMPHIS 

MAYER 

SUPER BOWL HALFTIME 

FINNISH NATIONALPAUL 

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METALLICA 

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Product 

Specifications 

VL440 Spot 

VL770 Spot 

VL880 Spot 

VL550 Wash 

VL550D Wash 

VL1100 

Tungsten 

VL1100 Arc 

VL2500 Spot 

VL2500 Wash 

VL3000 Spot 

VL3000 Q Spot 

VL3000 Wash 

VL3000 Q Wash 

VL3500 Spot 

VL3500 Q Spot 

VL3500 Wash 

VL3500 Wash 

FX 

VL3015 SPOT 

VL3015LT 

SPOT 

VL3515 SPOT 

VLX WASH 

VLX3 WASH 

Color 

System 


• Fixed color wheel; 

8 interchangeable 

dichroic filters 

DICHRO❋TUNE 

radial color mixing 

DICHRO❋TUNE 

radial color mixing 




• Fixed color wheel: 

11 positions for 

dichroic color choices 



11 positions for 




six positions for 


• Variable CTO color 

temp correction 














• 2 fixed color wheels: 

five positions each for 











• 2 fixed color wheels; 

five positions each for 










Seven x 120 watt, 

replaceable custom 

RGBW LED chipsets 

Three x 120 watt, 



Gobos/ 

Effects 

• Rotating gobo wheel; 

seven indexable 

rotating positions 

• Fixed gobo wheel; 

10 gobo positions 

• Rotating gobo wheel: 

five indexable rotating 

positions 

• Variable diffusion 



positions 

• Variable diffusion 

• Fixed gobo wheel: 

11 positions for gobo 

choices (or additional 

colors) 



positions 

Three gobo/effects 

wheels: 14 rotatable, 

indexable gobo 

positions 

• One fixed gobo/effects 

wheel; six positions 

• One rotating gobo/ 

effects wheel; five 

indexable positions 

FX model only: 

• 5-position rotating FX 

pattern wheel with 

four indexible, rotating 

positions plus open 

• ULTRA Clear front lens 

to enhance effect clarity 

Three rotating gobo/ 

effects wheels; 

14 indexable positions 

Three rotating gobo/ 

effects wheels; 

12 indexable positions 

• One fixed gobo/effects 

wheel; six positions 

• One rotating gobo/ 

effects wheel; five 

indexable positions 

Dimmer/ 

Strobe 

• Coated glass wheel 

• Separate dual-blade 

strobe system 

User provided 

External dimmer 

IGBT dimmer 

(120V or 230V - 

depends on model) 

Internal IGBT dimmer 



• Separate dual blade 

strobe system 



strobe system 



strobe system 



strobe system 



strobe system 



strobe system 



strobe system 



strobe system 



strobe system 

Smooth, high resolution 

dimming control of 

R, G, B, and W LED’s. 

High speed strobe with 

multiple effects 

Smooth, high resolution 

dimming control of 

R, G, B, and W LED’s. 

High speed strobe with 

multiple effects 

Beam 

Iris 

Six front lens option 

and variable diffusion 

Six front lens option 

and variable diffusion 

Optional Iris 

Optional Iris 

Iris 

Iris 

Standard Wash only: 5- 

position aperture wheel 

Iris 

Iris 

Shutters 

Automated four blade 

shutter system 

(optional) 

Automated four blade 

shutter system 

(optional) 

• 4-frame blade system 

• Individually indexable 

frames 

• Simultaneous focus 

on all blades 

• +/- 50° system 

rotation 

• 4-frame blade system 

• Individually indexable 

frames 

• Simultaneous focus 

on all blades 

• +/- 50° system 

rotation 

Zoom 

(Field 

angle in 

open beam) 

15° to 36° 120V – 

120V – 

14.0° (clear lens) & 14.0° (clear lens) & 

16.2° (stipple lens) 16.2° (stipple lens) 

230V – 

230V – 

13° (clear lens) & 13° (clear lens) & 

15.6° (stipple lens) 15.6° (stipple lens) 

19° to 36° 

Super zoom to 70° 

19° to 36° 

Super zoom to 70° 

18.5° to 42° 

14° to 55.5° 

10° to 60° 

10° to 60° 

10° to 60° 

• 10° to 50° depending 

on lens configuration 

• Zoomable beam 

spreader mechanism 

10° to 60° 

6° to 60° 10° to 60° 

Variable field angle 

from approximately 

23° to 58° (Zoom 

module is easily 

removable for fixed 

field angle of 22°) 

Variable field angle 

from approximately 

15° to 55° 

Pan/Tilt 

540°/260° 540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/270° 540°/270° 

540°/270° 540°/270° 

540°/270° 

540°/240° 

Lamp 

Source 

VL440: 400W MSR Gold 

MiniFast Fit 

VL770: 700W MSR Gold 

MiniFast Fit 

VL880: 800W MSR 

Platinum 35 

120V/1200W tungsten 




1000W tungsten 

575W arc 

700W short arc 





1500W double-ended 

short arc 


short arc 


short arc 


short arc 

Seven x 120 watt, 



Three x 120 watt, 



Color Temp 

6000K 

3200K 

3200K 

3200K 

6000K 

5600K 

5600K 

6000K 

6000K 

6000K 

6000K 

6000K 

6000K 

6000K 

Variable between 

3000K – 9000K 

Variable between 

3000K – 9000K 

Output 

(Lumens) 

VL440: 9,000 

VL770: 15,100 

VL880: 19,000 

120V – 

6,010 (clear lens) & 

6,140 (stipple lens) 

230V – 



120V – 



230V – 



10,000 

15,000 

14,500 

14,700 

20,000 

20,000 

20,000 

Exceeds 50,000 

27,000 – Peaked 

Beam Field 

22,000 – Flat Beam 

Field 

42,000 27,000 – Peaked 

Beam Field 

22,000 – Flat Beam 

Field 

14,000 

6,000 

Operational 

Temp 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

• -20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

• Q model: -20° to 

104°F (-29° to 40°C) 

• -20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 


104°F (-29° to 40°C) 

• -20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 


104°F (-29° to 40°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 104°F 

(-29° to 40°C) 

-20° to 122°F 

(-29° to 50°C) 

-20° to 122° F 

(-29° to 50° C) 

-20° to 122° F 

(-29° to 50° C) 

Input 

Requirements 

100 - 240 VAC, 

50/60 Hz 

120V/1200W Tungsten: 

90-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 


216-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz 


90-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 


216-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz 

100-240 VAC (plus 

lamp power of 

100/115/230 VAC from 

dimmer) 50/60 Hz 

90-264 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

100-240 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

100-240 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

200-264 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

200-264 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

200-264 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

200-264 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

200-264 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

200-264 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

200-264 VAC 

50/60 Hz 

100-240 VAC, 

50/60 Hz 

100-240 VAC, 

50/60 Hz 

CURRENT 

DRAW 

VL440: 2.8 to 6.6 

Amps depending on 

input voltage 

VL770: 4.3 to 10.2 


input voltage 

VL880: 5.0 to 12.0 


input voltage 

6 to 14 Amps 

depending on lamp/ 

input voltage 

6 to 14 Amps 


input voltage 

6 to 12 Amps 


input voltage 

3 to 9 Amps 

depending on input 

voltage 

4 to 10 Amps 


voltage 

4 to 10 Amps 


voltage 

5 to 8 Amps 


voltage 

5 to 8 Amps 


voltage 

5 to 8 Amps 


voltage 

7 to 10 Amps 


voltage 

8 to 12 Amps 


voltage 

8 to 12 Amps 


voltage 

8 to 12 Amps 


voltage 

5 to 11 Amps 


voltage 

2.5 to 6.0 Amps 


voltage 

DMX 

Channels 

30 8-13 

8-13 

19-27 

19-27 

22 

15 

28 

16 

31 

• 19 

• FX model: 22 

28 

36 31 

23 

Single Engine: 23 

Three Engine: 42 

Weight 

56.0 lbs (25.5 kg) 43 lbs (19.5 kg) 48 lbs (21.8 kg) 

70 lbs (32 kg) 

72 lbs (32.65 kg) 

with optional dimmer 

70 lbs (32 kg) 

59.2 lbs (26.9 kg) 

57.3 lbs (26.1 kg) 

• 91 lbs (41 kg) 

• Q model: 94 lbs 

(43 kg) 

• 79 lbs (36 kg) 


(37 kg) 

• 91 lbs (41 kg) 


(43 kg) 

• 96 lbs (43.5 kg) 

• FX model: 97 lbs 

(44 kg) 

94 lbs (43 kg) 

115 lbs (52.3 kg) 94 lbs (43 kg) 62 lbs (28 kg) 44 lbs (20.0 kg)

Philips Vari-Lite 10911 Petal Street Dallas, TX 75238 tel: 1.877.VARILITE or 1.214.647.7880 fax: 1.214.647.8038 

For a full listing of worldwide offices, authorized dealers, and rental associates, visit www.vari-lite.com 

©2012 Philips Group. Descriptions, designs, features, information and specifications contained herein are subject to change without prior notice. 

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