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Chauvet 648 User Manual

User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 4
Unpacking Instruc tions .................................................................................. 4
Claims ................................................................................................................... 4
Text Conventions .......................................................................................... 4
Icons ............................................................................................................. 4
Document Information ................................................................................... 4
Product at a Glance ....................................................................................... 5
Safety Notes ................................................................................................. 5
Product Overview .......................................................................................... 6
Product Dimensions ...................................................................................... 7
AC Power ...................................................................................................... 8
Fus e Repl acement ................................................................................................. 8
Power Linking ........................................................................................................ 9
Mounting ..................................................................................................... 10
Orientation ........................................................................................................... 10
Rigging ................................................................................................................ 10
Control Panel Operation .............................................................................. 11
Menu Map ................................................................................................... 11
Configuration ( DM X) .................................................................................... 11
Starting Address .................................................................................................. 11
Configuration ( S tandalone) .......................................................................... 12
Sound-Active Mode .............................................................................................. 12
Manual Control Mode ........................................................................................... 12
Master/Slave Mode .............................................................................................. 13
DMX Channel Assignments and Values....................................................... 13
2-CH .................................................................................................................... 13
Product Maintenanc e .................................................................................. 14
General Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 15
Contact Procedur e ...................................................................................... 16
CHAUVET® Contact Inf ormation ................................................................. 16
Returning Produc ts to CHAUVET® .............................................................. 16
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DMX Primer ...........................................................................................17
Introduction ................................................................................................. 17
The Physical Medium ........................................................................................... 17
The Signals.......................................................................................................... 17
DMX Univers es .................................................................................................... 17
The Functions ...................................................................................................... 17
DMX Configuration ...................................................................................... 18
Personalities ........................................................................................................ 18
Starting Address .................................................................................................. 18
Ass igning A ddresses ............................................................................................ 18
DMX Connectivity ........................................................................................ 18
Fixture Location ................................................................................................... 18
Num ber of Fixtures............................................................................................... 19
DMX Data C abling ............................................................................................... 19
Making Y our Own DMX C able .............................................................................. 19
DMX Cable Characteri st ic s ................................................................................... 19
DMX Cable Connectors ........................................................................................ 19
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ........................................................................... 20
DMX Connection .................................................................................................. 20
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What Is
Included

Unpacking
Instructions

included
signs of mishandling, notify the
Failure to do so in a timely manner
s such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
within seven (7) days of receiving
Text
1–512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be ch osen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A seq uence of menu opti ons to b e followed
<ENTER>
A key t o be pr essed on th e product’s control panel
ON
A value t o be entered or selected

Icons

This paragraph contai ns critical installation, configur ation, or
damage to the product, or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configu ra tion the product from functioning correctly.
Document
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
right to update the

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Claims

Conventions
• 1 x Impulse™ 648
• 1 x Power Cord
Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack the product and check the contai ner to make sure you have received all the parts indicat ed above in good condition.
If the container or the material inside the container (the product and accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®, upon receipt. may i nvalidate your cl aim with the carrier. In additi on, keep the c ontainer and all the packing material for inspection.
For other issue or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® the merchandise.
Convention Meaning
Icon Meaning
• 1 x Warran ty Card
• 1 x Quick R eference Guid e
operation information. Failure to comply with this information may render the product parti al ly or completely i noperative, caus e
information. F ail ure to comply with this in form ati on may p revent
This paragraph reminds you of useful, alt hough not critical, information.
Information
omissions that may appear in t his manual. CHAUVET® reserves t he exi sti ng docum ent or to crea te a n ew document to correct any errors or omis sions.
You can download the lat est version of this doc ument f rom www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the U nited St ates of Am er ica
A. Leon 6/11/13 T. Yeago 06/17/13
Author Date Editor Date
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Safety Notes

Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
• Always m ake s ure that the voltag e of the outlet to which you are connect ing the
center.
Glance
Use on Dimmer Out door Use Sound-Activated DMX Master/Slave
Please read the following Safet y Not es c arefu lly b efore working with the product. The Notes include impor tant safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circ uit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
• Avo id di rect eye exp osure to the l ight sour ce whi le th e product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening d evice using a
safety cable.
• Make sure th ere are no flammable materials close t o the product when operating.
•
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• The product is for indoor us e only! (I P20) T o prevent risk of fire or shock, do n ot expose the product to rain or moistu re.
• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Be su re that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Nev er co nnect the product to a dimmer.
• Make sure to repl ace the fus e with another of the same type and rating.
• Nev er ca r ry the product fr om the power cord or an y moving pa rt. Alway s use t he
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
• Nev er tr y to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or mal function. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable
• Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the product to another user, b e s ure that they also r eceive th is document.
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2. INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

Sound Sensitivity Knob
Microphone
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Mounting Bracket
LED Display
Safety Loop
Tex t her e
Tex t her e
Power In/Out
3-pin DMX In/Out
LED Display
5-pin DMX In/Out
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Product Dimensions

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