Chauvet COLORstrip LED-FS1 User Manual

COLORstrip™ Foot Controller

LED-FS1

Snapshot

OK on Dimmer

Outdoor OK

Sound Activated

DMX512

Master/Slave

115V/230V Switch

Replaceable Fuse

User Serviceable

Duty Cycle

USER MANUAL

3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U. S.A.

[phone] – [phone]

FAX [phone]

www.chauvetlighting.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3

WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................3

AC POWER...........................................................................................................................................................................................3

CONTACT US........................................................................................................................................................................................3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................4

2. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................5

FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................................5

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................5

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 6

OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................................................................6

Speed Switch (1)......................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Speed Switch (2)......................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Function Switch (3)..................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Blackout Switch (4)..................................................................................................................................................................................................6

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................................ 7

TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................................................................................8

GENERAL MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................................................8

RETURNS PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................................................................................8

CLAIMS ................................................................................................................................................................................................8

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................9

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1.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

¾ 1 x LED-FS1™
¾ 1x 21ft. 6-pin linking cable
¾ Warranty Card
¾ 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 signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.

Power

Contact Us

The LED-FS1 unit receives power from the COLORstrip™ through the supplied 6-pin linking cable.
You should treat this cable as a power cable and a signal cable, as it carries voltage, yet is
susceptible to damage if it becomes bent or crimped by being placed under something heavy, under
a sharp corner, or otherwise mutilated.

World Wide

General Information CHAUVET

3000 North 29
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: [phone]
toll free: 800.762.1084

Technical Support CHAUVET

3000 North 29
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: [phone] (Attention: Service)

World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com

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Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this
product.

• Please keep this User Guide 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 of the fixture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only!

• To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no

flammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104°F (40°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher
than this.

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.

• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the linking cable is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the linking cable by pulling or tugging on the cord.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or

attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.

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Power
Indication Light

Scene Button

2.

INTRODUCTION

Features

• Activates a fixture’s built-in programs

• Designed for COLORstrip™ LED

• Control of: blackout, static colors, chase programs, strobe speed

• 10ft., 6-pin cable included

Product Overview

Speed Button

Linking Cable
Connection
(rear)

Function Button

Blackout
Button

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3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operation
Scene Switch (1)

This button allows the user to cycle through the stand-alone programs in the COLORstrip™ fixture. You can click the button once for
each of the programs to cycle through slowly, or hold down the button to cycle through the programs at an accelerated rate. For a
detailed description of the programs built into the unit, please consult the COLORstrip™ manual.

Speed Switch (2)

This button allows users to select the run speed of the selected program. The button may be clicked once to slowly cycle through
individual speeds, or held down to increase speed at an accelerated rate. The speed can be adjusted from 000 to 100, with two
separate corresponding values, which are dependent upon the program being accessed.

For programs A001-A007, the speed increases as value increase, with 99 being the fastest value, and 100 representing a “blackout”
when no sound is present, and a flash to sound when present.

For programs A008-A011, a speed setting between A000-A050 remains a static speed increase, with values 051-100 having a new
feature. These values are designed as sound active, with an auto-default to an automatic speed in the absence of sound. For
example, if the unit is set to a speed of 100, and the microphone is no longer detecting sound, the unit will continue the program at the
fastest possible speed. The same fixture and program set at a speed of 051, would run through the program much more slowly, when
sound is absent, the P value will adjust speed, while the F value adjusts flash rate.

For programs A012-A020, a speed setting between A000-A050 remains a static speed increase, with values 051-100 having a new
feature. These values are designed as sound active, with an auto-default to an automatic speed in the absence of sound. For
example, if the unit is set to a speed of 100, and the microphone is no longer detecting sound, the unit will continue the program at the
fastest possible speed. The same fixture and program set at a speed of 051, would run through the program much more slowly, when
sound is absent.

Program A021 will color mix by adjusting the appropriate value. P (red), F (green), and C (blue).
Program A022 will begin a color fade, the speed of which can be adjusted from 000-100.
Program A023 is an auto-run program and is not adjusted by the speed function.

Program Value Additional Functions

A001 – A007

A008 – A011

A012 – A020

A021 000-100

A022 000-100 Color Fade
A023 000-100 Auto Run

*Note values appear on COLORstrip display only

000-099

100

000-050
051-100

000-050
051-100

Speed increases as value increases (Flash Speed)
Flash with sound, blackout without sound
Static speed increase as value increases
Sound active, default to auto when no sound present, with speed determined by

numerical value.
P= Speed, F= Flash Rate
Static speed increase as value increases
Sound active, default to auto when no sound present, with speed determined by

numerical value.
P = Red 000-100
F= Green 000-100
C= Blue 000-100

Function Switch (3)

This button allows users to quickly place the COLORstrip™ unit into Sound-Active mode. To exit the sound
function, use the Scene Switch (1) to select the program you wish to activate.

Blackout Switch (4)

This button allows users to blackout the fixture, disabling all output from the unit. If the button is clicked with
the unit already in blackout mode, it will immediately resume the last running program.

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General Troubleshooting

Applies to

Symptom Solution(s)

Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset

Beam is very dim or
not bright

Breaker/Fuse keeps
blowing

Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment

Device has no power Check for power on Mains.

Fixture is not
responding

Fixture is on but
there is no
movement to the
audio

Lamps cuts off
sporadically

Light will not come
on after power failure

Loss of signal Use only DMX cables

Moves slow Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Check total load placed on device

Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing

Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings

Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make
sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob

Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.

Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period
before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up

Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables
or black lights.

Lights

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Foggers
& Snow

Controllers

Dimmers
& Chaser

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No flash Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping

No laser output Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during shipping,

readjust

No light output Check slip ring & brushes for contact

Install bulb
Call service technician

Relay will not work Check reset switch

Check cable connections

Remote does not
work

Stand alone mode All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone

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Make sure connector is firmly connected to device

functions do not require additional settings, simply
power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this
mode

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical
Support at the location on the next page.

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Technical Support

Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] - (Press 4)
Fax: [phone] - (Attention: Service)
Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com

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. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust
collected on external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a
mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply
solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical
surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates:
damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean
the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days.

Returns Procedure

Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.

Note: If you are given an RA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper

inside the box:

1) Your name

2) Your address

3) Your phone number

4) The RA #

5) A brief description of the symptoms

Claims

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.

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Technical Specifications

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Length.............................................................................................................................. 16 in (406 mm)

Width ..................................................................................................................................7 in (178 mm)

Height...................................................................................................................................3 in (76 mm)

Weight .................................................................................................................................5 lbs (2.3 kg)

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature...........................................................................................104°F (40°C)

ORDERING INFORMATION

COLORstrip™ Footswitch Controller ........................................................................................LED-FS1

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty..............................................................................................................1-year limited warranty

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