Chauvet LED 360 User Manual

User Manual

CHAUVET®, 2010, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

Rev01b

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

MANUAL CONVENTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

ICONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

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

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

PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

3. SETUP .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

AC POWER........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Power Linking........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Rigging ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 9

CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS .................................................................................................................................................. 9

MENU MAP ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

DMX Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode) ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Automatic ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Sound-Active .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

DMX CHANNEL VALUES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12

5. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

DMX PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

FIXTURE LINKING (DAISY CHAIN) .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

DATA CABLING .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

DMX Data Cable .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

CABLE CONNECTORS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS ........................................................................................................................................................ 15

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

GENERAL MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

RETURNS PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

CLAIMS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 18

CONTACT US ................................................................................................................................................................ . 18

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

 1 x Mini Moon™ LED 360  1 x Mounting Bracket with nuts (2), washers (2) & bolts (2)  1 x Power Cord  1 x Warranty Card  1 x 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.

Manual Conventions

CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text.

CONVENTION

MEANING

[10]

A DIP switch to be configured

<Menu>

A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel

1~512

A range of values

50/60

A set of values of which only one can be chosen

Settings

A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating mode/current status)

MENU > Settings

A sequence of menu options to be followed

A value to be entered or selected

Icons

This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user.

ICONS

MEANING

This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user.

This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.

This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

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Safety Instructions

 Please keep this User Manual 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 20 in (50 cm)

from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

 Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to

replace with same fuse source.

 Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.  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.

 Never 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.  Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting

bracket.

 Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

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

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2. INTRODUCTION

 Compact, panning LED moonflower effect with 540-degrees of rotation  Combines a multi-colored beam effect and a moving head into a single fixture  Super-crisp optics create dazzling mid-air effects and sharp beams of light for surface

projection

 Includes movement macros which saves programming time – just add your colors  Power link up to 24 units which saves time running cables and extension cords  Awesome sound-activated programs dance to the beat of the music

 Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX

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Product Overview

Front lens

DMX In

Bracket Adjustment

Knob

Hanging

Bracket (2)

DMX Out

Power Out

Fuseholder

Power In

Microphone Sensitivity

Adjustment Knob

Control Panel

(LED Display)

Microphone

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