Chauvet, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3
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HAT IS INCLUDED.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
POWER ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
AC
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ONTACT US ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
USE REPLACEMENT........................................................................................................................................................... 8
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart..........................................................................................................................
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ETTING UP A DMXSERIAL DATA LINK .............................................................................................................................. 11
AVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................................................... 13
Menu Functions ...............................................................................................................................
User Configurations...............................................................................................................................
To set the pan to inverting or non-inverting:........................................................................................................
To set the tilt to inverting or non-inverting: ..........................................................................................................
To reverse the display: ...............................................................................................................................
To set the Fixture to 16-bit or 8-bit mode: ...........................................................................................................
To change the PAN RANGE:............................................................................................................................... 16
To change the Tilt RANGE:...............................................................................................................................
Service Functions ...............................................................................................................................
To reset the fixture:...............................................................................................................................
To restore all settings to their factory defaults:....................................................................................................
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the
Manual
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.
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 is its average
current draw under normal conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and
cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power to a
fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement.
Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection
switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.
line voltage applied. Damage to your fixture may result if the
line voltage applied does not match the voltage indicated on
the voltage selector switch. All fixtures must be connected to
circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Figure 1 - AC Voltage Switch
Not all fixtures have a voltage
select switch. Please be sure to
connect to the proper voltage.
•Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
y also receive this instruction booklet.
the
•Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher tha
• 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 w
•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.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and
replace with same lamp source.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carr
its carrying handles.
•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
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.
• Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this
product.
n that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
hile operating.
be sure to
y the fixture solely by its head. Use
. Never try to repair the
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.
You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. A 150W HTI lamp is included.
Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the
unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement.
Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp
with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
Lamp Replacement
1) Remove the four screws indicated in
Figure A to access the lamp.
2) Hold the lamp with a lint-free cloth,
and pull the lamp directly
socket as shown in Figure B.
Note: One lead of the lamp is larger than
the o
ther. Make sure the large lead
goes in the large socket. If the lamp
won’t insert into the socket, try
turning it around and reinserting it.
3) Hold the new lamp with a lint-free
cloth, and insert directly
socket.
4) Reinsert the lamp housing into the
fixture, an
removed in step 1.
Often, after a new installation of a lamp, you will find that there is an uneven field of light or what is
refered to as a hot spot. This is due to the most intense point of the lamp source not being positioned
optimally within the reflector.
There are three lamp alignment screws provided at the base of
the fixture. Turning these screws allow you to optimize the
projection quality of the spot as well as the overall intensity of the
beam.
Lamp alignment screws
1) Project a white spot against any flat surface. Preferably the
surface should be white or pastel
2) Turning the lamp alignment screws, try to position t
as possible. This could require many attempts on your part. It is advisable to even out the
screws prior to lamp alignment as described in the illustration.
3) Once the hot spot is in the center of the spot, do your best to turn all screws equally as to affect
movement up or
4) As you move in and out of optimum lamp focus,
narrower. The goal is to either totally diminish the hot spot by having it widen and spread across
the entire spot or moving the hot spot so that it covers as much of the beam spot area as
possible.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always
replace with the same type fuse.
Fuse Replacement
With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse
holder out of its h
fuse from its holder and replace with exact
same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in
its place and reconnect power.
in color.
down within the reflector.
ousing. Remove the damaged
he hot spot in the center of the beam as best
you will see the hot spot either get wider or
The fuse is located
inside this
compartment.
Remove using a flat
head screwdriver.
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number
of fixtures the data link can support.
Important:Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained
Maximum recommended serial data link distance:
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
in one single line. To comply with
the EIA-485 standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data
link. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a
DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
500 meters (1640 ft.)
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms
CABLE CONNECTORS
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
DMX connector configuration
1
3
N
1
INPUT OUTPUT
3
2
DMX
+
-
2
1
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
2
to avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
terminator.
CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground.
Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform
erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to mak
the pins are not
pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
PIN TO 5PIN C
3
duc3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input)
Contor
ONVERSION CHART
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do not use
Do not use Do not use
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector sid
the DMX cable to
connector of the controller.
2.
Connect the end
the controller which will have
pin connector to the input connector of the
ure consisting of a (male) 3 pin
next fixt
connector.
3. t
Then, proceed to connect from the outpu
as stated ab
fixture and so on.
the output (female) 3
of the cable coming from
a (female) 3
ove to the input of the following
th a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5
UX Controller niversal DM
e of
pin
This drawing provides a
general illustration of the
DMX Input/Output panel of
a lighting fixture.
AUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
CH
Order Code D
escription
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX4.5
DMX Cable 4
.5m/14.8ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft
Stand-Alone/Master/Slave Fixture Linking
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DM
of the first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first f
connector to the input connector o
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and
O
ften, the setup for Master-Slave
and Standalone operation requires
that the first fixture in the cha in be
initialized for this purpose via either
settings in the control panel or DIPswitches. Secondarily, the fixtures
that follow may also require a slave
setting. Please consult the
“Operating Instructions” section in
this manual for complete ins tructions
for this type of setup and
configuration.
f the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
RIGGING
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of
the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After
finding the desired position, retighten both knobs.
•When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp
replacement access and routine maintenance.
• Safety cables must always be used.
• Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high
humidity, ext
reme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD
Display. NOTE: The display will turn off after 30 seconds if no buttons are pushed.
Button Function
<MODE/ESC>
<UP>
<DOWN>
<ENTER>
Used to access the menu or to scroll
through to
Scrolls through menu options in ascending
order
Scrolls through menu options in descending
order
Used to select and store the current menu
or option
The Control Panel LED Display shows the menu items you select from the menu map on page 13.
When a menu function is selected, the display will show immediately the first available option for the
selected menu function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Press the <MO
again will scroll through the different top-level menu options available. Use the <UP> and <DOWN>
buttons to navigate the menu options. Press the <ENTER> button to access the menu function
currently displayed or to enable a menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without
changing the value, press the <MODE/ESC> button.
p-level menu items.
within a menu
DE/ESC> button once to activate the control panel. Pressing the <MODE/ESC> button
DMX: The fixture will be controlled by a DMX signal coming from a DMX controller.
The starting ad
buttons.
Automatic – Master Unit: Sets t
operation and the built in programs will be triggered automatically. No data link is
required; all fixtures can be set to this mode for Stand-alone operation.
Sound Active – Master Unit: S
operation and the built in programs will be triggered by the sound. No data link is
required; all fixtures can be set to this mode for Stand-alone operation.
Easy Controller – Master Unit: S
operation and the built in programs will be triggered by the setting on the easy
controller.
Slave Unit: Sets
fixture in the data link to “Master” otherwise nothing will happen.
dress must be selected, and can be set using the up and down
he fixture to Master status for Master-Slave
ets the fixture to Master status for Master-Slave
ets the fixture to Master status for Master-Slave
the fixture to run in sync with the Master. You must set the first
User Configurations
TO SET THE PAN TO INVERTING OR NON-INVERTING:
1) Press <MODE/ESC> until is displayed. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to
scroll through the two options.
is non-inverting; is inverting.
TO SET THE TILT TO INVERTING OR NON-INVERTING:
1) Press <MODE/ESC> until is displayed.
2) Use the <UP>
inverting;
and <DOWN> buttons to scroll through the two options.
is inverting.
TO REVERSE THE DISPLAY:
1) Press <MODE/ESC> until or is displayed.
2) Use the <UP>
and <DOWN> buttons to scroll through the two options. is normal;
is reversed.
TO SET THE FIXTURE TO 16-BIT OR 8-BIT MODE:
1) Press <MODE/ESC> until or is displayed. Use the <UP> and
is non-
<DOWN> buttons to scroll through the two options.
bit.
First click: sound-active mode (LED will be on). Se
off).
cond click: auto mode (LED will be
DMX Mode
This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with
DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page 21.
1) Press <MODE/ESC> until
2) Use the <UP>
button.
and <DOWN> buttons to select the desired address and press the <ENTER>
DMX Channel Values (16-bit mode)
HANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
C
1
000 Ù
2 000 Ù 255 Pan Fine
3
000 Ù
4 000 Ù 255 Tilt Fine
000 Ù
5
109 Ù
134 Ù
250 Ù
000 Ù
016 Ù
032 Ù
048 Ù
064 Ù
6
080 Ù
096 Ù
112 Ù
128 Ù
192 Ù
000 Ù
016 Ù
032 Ù
048 Ù
7
064 Ù
080 Ù
096 Ù
112 Ù
128 Ù
192 Ù
Pan
255
0 – 540 (1
Tilt
255
0 – 270 (1
Shutter and Dimmer
Closed > Open
108
Open
133
Strobe (Fast > Slow)
249
Open
255
Color Wheel
015
White (Open)
UV
031
Pink
047
Green
063
Red
079
Blue
095
Y
ellow
111
127
Magenta
191
Scroll counter-clockwise (Slow > Fast)
255
Scroll clockwise (Slow > Fast)
Gobo Wheel
015
Open
031
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
047
Gobo 3
063
Gobo 4
079
Gobo 5
095
Gobo 6
111
Gobo 7
127
Scroll counter-clockwise (Slow > Fast)
191
Scroll clockwise (Slow > Fast)
255
28 = halfway point)
28 = halfway point)
is displayed.
Gobo Rotation
000 Ù
010 Ù
8
117 Ù
245 Ù
Stop
009
Rotate counter-clockwise (Slow > Fast)
116
Rotate clockwise (Slow > Fast)
244
Boomerang gobo rotation* (Fast > Slow)
255
*Boomerang gobo rotation automatically rotates the
gobo in one direction, and then automatically rotates
it in the opposite direction an equal number of times.
*Boomerang gobo rotation automatically rotates the
gobo in one direction, and then automatically rotates
it in the opposite direction an equal number of times.
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 D
or black lights.
MX cables separated from power cables
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
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
ort at the location on the next page.
Supp
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Technical Support
Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com
Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service)
Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com
5.APPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A
fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 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 result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is
set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy
where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which
the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to
each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)
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 can cause overheating. This can lead to increased
mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.
Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air co
collected on external vents and internal components.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoky or
particularl
using normal glass cleaning fluid. Always dry the parts carefully.
y dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt in the unit. Clean with soft cloth
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.