Chauvet 460-LED User Manual

User Manual
Edition Notes
The Q-Spot™ 460-LED User Manual Rev. 5 covers the description, safety prec autions,
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Author
Date
Editor
Date
D. Couppe
5/14/13
S. Diaz
1/8/13
installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Q-Spot™ 460-LED CHAUVET® released this edition of the Q-Spot™ 460-LED User Manual in May 2013.
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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
Q-Spot™ 460-LED
Quick Reference Guide
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
Convention
Meaning
1~512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel
Settings
A product function or a menu option
MENU>Settings
A sequence of menu options
1~10
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
Yes/No
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
ON
A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information.
cause the product not
operator.
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
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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
Product
The Q-Spot™ 460-LED is a high-power moving yoke produc t equipped with 7 10-watt white
obo
lock gobos, plus

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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Introduction
Gobo
Handles
Omega
Brackets
Control
Panel
DMX
In/Out
Power In/Out
Fuse

Product Overview

Access
Panel
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Introduction

Product Dimensions

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