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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................ 1
What Is Included ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Claims ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Manual Conventions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Product at a Glance ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Notes ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Personal Safety .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Mounting and Rigging .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Power and Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Expected LED Lifespan .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Product Description ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Product Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
AC Power .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC Plug .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Power Linking................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Fuse Replacement ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
DMX Linking ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
DMX Modes ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Master/Slave Connectivity .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Gobo Wheels ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Color Wheel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Gobo Replacement ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Mounting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Orientation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Rigging ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4. Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Control Panel Description .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Control Options ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Programming.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Navigation Buttons ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Product Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Run Mode Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Manual Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Service Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Menu Map.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Menu Map (cont.) .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
DMX Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
DMX Values (cont.) ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
DMX Values (cont.) ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
DMX Values (cont.) ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
5. Technical Information ................................................................................................................................. 22
Product Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
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Returns .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
6. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 23
Contact Us ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Before You Begin
What Is Included
Claims
Carefully unpack the pr oduct immediately and check the box to m ake sure all the parts
If the box or the contents (t he product and include d accessories ) appear damaged f rom
VET®.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In
Manual Conventions
A range of values in the text
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
A button on the product’s control panel
A product function or a menu option
A sequence of menu options
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A
digital data transmission protocol.
1. Before You Begin
• 2 Omega Brackets
• Power Cable
• Warranty Card
are in the package and are in good condition.
shipping or show signs of m ishandling, notify the carrier immediatel y, not CHAU
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, s uch as miss ing components or par ts, dam age not relat ed to s hipping,
or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.
Symbols Meaning
Failure to comply with this information may
to work, damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to
comply with this information may keep the product from working.
Useful information.
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Before You Begin
Product at a Glance
Auto-Ranging Power
Supply
Safety Notes
Please read the fol lowing S afet y Notes carefully before starting to work with t he pr oduct.
These notes provide important safety information about the installation, usage, and
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to s erv icin g in th is
ly apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians.
Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper
Personal Safety
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.
Mounting and Rigging
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
• Always carry this product by the handles. Do not carry from the head.
Power and Wiring
• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
• Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables.
• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, contact
Expected LED Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
LED
conditions. For this reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly
reduces the LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be 40,000 to
g this lifespan is vital, lower the operating temperature by
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
maintenance.
User Manual will on
installation of the product.
• Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
product to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable
(not included).
Auto Programs
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification
label.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
• Do not aim this product toward the Sun. The lenses could concentrate the solar
energy and cause internal overheating.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product at
a higher temperature.
CHAUVET® Technical Support.
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single-
50,000 hours. If extendin
improving the ventilat io n around the product and reducing t he ambient temperature to an
optimal operating range. I n add ition, l imiting the overall projection intens ity may also help
to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.
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Introduction
The Q-Spot™ 460-LED is a high-power moving yoke produc t equipped with 7 10-watt white
Features
• Patented optical and lens path for superior output
• Easy access door for gobo change
2. Introduction
LEDs. This product i nclu de s a c olor whee l w ith 7 c ol or s, plus whit e, a nd 2 gobo wheels. G
Description
wheel #1 has 7 fixed gobos, plus open. Gobo Wheel #2 has 6 rot ating slot-nopen. In addition, the Q-Spot™ 460-LED includes remote focus and a rotating 3-facet prism.
• Crisp focus provides stunning gobo images
• Lightweight and easy to hang
• Quiet operation for the most discerning of installations
• DMX channels: 11 or 14
• Pan: 540°
• Tilt: 270°
• Colors Wheel:
• 7 colors plus white
• Continuous scroll at variable speeds
• Gobo wheel (static):
• 7 gobos,
• Continuous scroll at variable speeds
• Gobo wheel (rotating):
• 6 gobos
• Interchangeable
• Slot-n-lock
• Continuous scroll at variable speed
• 3-facet rotating prism
• Variable electronic dimmer (0~100%)
• Remote fixture reset
• Move-in-black for pan/tilt
• Built-in automated programs
• Built-in sound activated programs
• 255 user-programmable steps without DMX controller
• High-powered, 7 (10 W) LEDs
• User-selectable pan/tilt ranges
• Automatic pan/tilt correction
• Reset to factory settings option
• User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes
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