Chauvet A user manual

User manual for the device Chauvet A

Device: Chauvet A
Category: Utility Trailer
Manufacturer: Chauvet
Size: 1.43 MB
Added : 9/2/2013
Number of pages: 22
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3  WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3  UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included • 1 x COLORrail™ • 1 x Mounting bracket kit • 1 x Power Cord • 1 x Warranty Card • 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows sign

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Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel o

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2. INTRODUCTION Photometrics The field and beam angles provided refer to a single section of the COLORrail™ fixture. When calculating the coverage of the product for a specific application, consider that the total output of the fixture will not be circular, but rather oval-shaped. This is due to the rectangular design of the fixture. 2. Introduction 5 11/29/2010 4:14 PM

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Product Overview Control Panel DMX In Power Out DMX Out Power In 2. Introduction 6 11/29/2010 4:14 PM

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3. SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions. Always connect the fixture t

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Mounting Orientation The COLORrail™ may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size. When rigging, consider routine maintenance and control

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Menu Map MENU SELECTION 1 SELECTION 2 DESCRIPTION DMX Address DMX starting address d001~512 2 channel, automatic program + speed DMX CH-2 mode 3 channel, RGB DMX mode CH-3 DMX Address/ 4 channel, RGB+dimmer DMX mode Personality CH-4 Personality 7 channel, single section RGB DMX mode CH-7 14 channel, 4 section RGB DMX mode CH-14 26 channel, 8 section RGB DMX mode CH-26 Slave Slave receive mode SLAv Sound mode SU** Sound M

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Configuring the Starting Address The COLORrail™ fixture uses up to 26 DMX channels. In this DMX configuration/personality, the highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 487. Any address higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels, while in this mode; however, if you desire to use one of the other DMX channels configurations (personalities), then please consider the total DMX channels when selecting a DMX address. The COLORrail™ f

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Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases. In this mode, the fixture will scroll through each of the different programs. You may determine the number of times a single program will play before moving on to the next program, using n001~100. Access this mode via the control panel on the back of the fixture. The speed and fade times may be adjusted, as well. Please see the chart below for further explanation. 1. Press

until AUTO appears on the LED screen.  2. Press
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DMX Channel Values 26-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Master Dimmer Red (section 5) 1 14 000 255 0%~100% 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Red (section 1) Green (section 5) 2 15 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Green (section 1) Blue (section 5) 3 16 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue (section 1) Red (section 6) 4 17 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Red (section 2) Green (section 6) 5 18 000 2

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14-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Master Dimmer Red (section 3) 1 8 000 255 0%~100% 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Red (section 1) Green (section 3) 2 9 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Green (section 1) Blue (section 3) 3 10 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue (section 1) Red (section 4) 4 11 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Red (section 2) Green (section 4) 5 12 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 000

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7-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Master Dimmer 1 000 255 0%~100% Red 2 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Green 3 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue 4 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Color Macro 000 007 No Function 008 015 Red 016 023 Yellow Green 024 031 032 039 Cyan 040 047 Blue 048 055 Purple 056 063 White 064 071 Auto Program 1 072 079 Auto Program 2 080 087 Auto Program 3 088 095 Auto Program 4 096 103 Auto Program 5 104 111 Auto Program 6 5 112 1

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4-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Master Dimmer 1 000 255 0%~100% Red 2 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Green 3 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue 4 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 3-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Red 1 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Green 2 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% Blue 3 000 255 Dimmer: 0%~100% 2-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Color Macro 000 007 No Function 008 015 Red Yellow 016 023 024 031 Green 032 039 Cyan 040 04

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5. APPENDIX General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POSSIBLE ACTION(S) • Check total load placed on the • Excessive circuit load electrical circuit. Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing • Short circuit along the power • Check for a short in the electrical wires wiring (internal and/or external). • No power • Check for power on Mains. Device does not power up • Loose power cord • Check power cord • Check Control Panel and unit • Wrong DMX addressing addressing • Damaged

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DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will

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Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. DMX connector configuration COMMON 1 1 DMX + INPUT 3 OUTPUT 3 2 2 DMX - Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. 1 3 2 120 ohm ¼ W resistor between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) on the output of the last fixture Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis

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3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain 1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of Univer

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General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. • Unplug fixture from power. • Us


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