Footswitch (LED-FS1)
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin................................................................................3
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 3
Unpacking Instruc tions .................................................................................. 3
Claims ................................................................................................................... 3
Text Conventions .......................................................................................... 3
Icons ............................................................................................................. 3
Document Information ................................................................................... 3
Product at a Glance ....................................................................................... 4
Safety Notes ................................................................................................. 4
2. Introduction.........................................................................................5
Product Overview .......................................................................................... 5
3. Setup ...................................................................................................6
Power ........................................................................................................... 6
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 6
Orientation ............................................................................................................. 6
4. Operation ............................................................................................7
Foot Controller Functions .............................................................................. 7
Speed <2> Button Functions Table ......................................................................... 7
5. Technical Information ........................................................................8
Product Maintenanc e .................................................................................... 8
General Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 8
Contact Procedur e ........................................................................................ 9
CHAUVET® Contact Inf ormation ................................................................... 9
Returning Produc ts to CHAUVET® ................................................................ 9
6. Techni cal Sp eci f ications ..................................................................10
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What Is
Unpacking
Instructions
and check the container to make
included
signs of mishandling, notify the
Failure to do so in a timely manner may invali date
cking material
ing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,
within seven (7) days of receiving
Text
Convention
Meaning
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
Menu > Settings
A seq uence of menu o pti ons to b e followed
<ENTER>
A key t o be pr essed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Critical installation, configuration, or operation informa tion. Failure
harm to the user.
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to
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
CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the
Author
Date
Editor
Date
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Included
Claims
Conventions
• 1 x COLORstrip™ Footswitch
(LED-FS1)
• 1 x 10 ft 6-pin DIN cable
Immediately u pon r eceipt, carefully unp ack the product
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 CHAUVE T®.
your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the pa
for inspection.
For other issues such as miss
or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET®
the merchandise.
• 1 x Warran ty Card
• 1 x User Manual
Information
omissions that may appear in t his manual.
existing document or to create a new d ocument to correct any errors or omis sions.
You can download the lat est version of thi s document f rom www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Printed in P.R.C.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the U nit ed St ates of Am er ica.
Icon Meaning
to comply with this information may render the product partially or
A. Leon 06/14/13 T. Yeago 06/17/13
completely inoperative, caus e dama ge to the product, or c ause
comply with this information may prevent the product from
Useful no n-c r itical inf or mation.
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Product at a
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
x
x
Fixed voltage (120 V or 230 V)
Auto-ranging Power Supply
x
x
Replaceable Fuse
Circui t breaker
x
x
x
x
x
Safety Notes
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Mak e sure th ere are no flamm able materials close to th e product when operating.
• Alw ays make s ure that t he voltag e of the outlet to which you are connect ing the
Glance
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 importan t safety i nformat i on about installation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always disconnect the product from the power s ource before cleaning.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•
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) To prev ent r isk of fir e or s hock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
• Nev er co nnec t the product to a dim mer .
• Nev er ca r ry the product from the power cord or any moving part. The maximum
ambient temperature (Ta) 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
center.
Switchable voltage (120 V/230 V)
User-Serviceable
Duty Cycle
• Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the product to another
user, be sur e that they also receive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Power Indicator
LED
6-pin DIN cable
connection (rear)
Scene Button
Speed Button
Function Button
Blackout Button
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Power
is provided by the COLORstrip™ product being
pin DIN cable provides both power and signal between the
ower outlet, and
(circuit breaker or fuse).
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
Mounting
, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
3. SETUP
The input power for the Foot Co ntr oll er
used. The included 6controller and the product.
To determine the COLORStrip’s power requirements (circ ui t br eak er, p
wiring), use the current value li sted on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal condition s.
Always connect the COLORstrip™ t o a pro tect ed ci rcui t
Make sure the product has
electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Before mounting the product
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Foot Controller is designed for use on a floor or floor-like, horizontal surface.
Mounting overhead or vertically is not rec ommended.
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Foot
Functions
Please
. You can click the button once for each of
the programs to cycle through slowly, or hold down the button to cycle
. For a detailed descri ption of the programs
This button allows users to select the run speed (m ode P.) and/or flash
unless the product
button may be clicked once to
down to increase
100, with two separate
This button allows users to quickly place the COLORstrip™ unit into
If the button is clicked with
Speed <2>
Program
Value
Speed <2> Functions
Slow to fast
Slow to fast
4. OPERATION
Controller
The COLORstrip™ Foot Controller provides quick access to the COLORstrip’s built-in
programs, blackout function, static colors, strobe speed, and chase programs.
ref er to t he Product Overview to see the button locations on the Foot Controller.
Button Function
This button allows the user to cycle through the stand-alone p r ogr ams
in the COLORstrip™ product
<1>
Scene
<2>
Speed
through the programs faster
built into the unit, download the COLORstrip™ or COLO Rstri p™ Min i
User Manual. To stop the auto programs from running once Scene <1>
has been pressed, use the Blackout <4> function.
speed (m ode F.) of th e sel ect ed p ro gram . If both speeds ar e av ail abl e
in a given mode, both will change at th e sam e rate
is set to custom st artin g val ues (see t he CO LORst rip™ User Manual
for program details). The Speed <2>
slowly cycle through individual speeds, or held
speed. The speed can be adjusted from 000~
corresponding values, which are dependent upon the prog ram bei ng
accessed (see ta ble below).
<3>
Function
<4>
Blackout
Button
A001~A007
Functions Table
A008~A011
A012~A020
A021 000~100 RGB color mixing, 000~100 for each
A022 000~100 Color fade, slow to faster
Sound-Acti ve mod e. To exit the sound function, use the Scene <1>
button to select the program you wish to activate, or Blackout the
product.
This button disables all output from the unit.
the unit already in Blackout <4> m o de, it wi l l im m ed i at ely r es ume t he
last running program.
000~099
100
000~050
051~100
000~050
051~100
Run speed increases as flash speed increases
Flash with sound, Blackout without sound
Activates sound-active mode within these
programs; defaults to auto speed when no sound
is present.
Activates sound-active mode within these
programs; defaults to auto speed when no sound
is p resen t.
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Product
The surface of the controller may be wi ped off with a mil d solution of glass cleaner or
General Troubleshooting
Loose connection through 6-pin DIN cable
Check cable connection
Pin damage or output damage to
COLORstrip™ product
Send product(s) for repair
Internal problem
Send product for repair
No energy through COLORstrip™ output
Check power on the Mains
Change COLORstrip™ to another outlet
Loose or damaged 6-pin DIN cable
Chec k th e 6-p in DIN cable for k inks or
damage
Internal problem
Send product for repair
solutions, contact
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To m aint ain o ptimum per form anc e and m inimi ze wear , you should clean your products
Maintenance
at least twice a m onth. However, be aware that usage and env ironm ental conditions
could be cont r ibut ing factors to increase th e cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
• Unplug the product from po wer.
• Wait until the product is at room temperature.
• Use a vacuum (or dry compress ed air) and a sof t bru sh to remove dus t collected on
the exter nal surface.
•
isopropyl alcohol appli ed to a lint-free co tt on cloth.
Always dry surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Acti on
Loss of signal
Product does not
power on
If you still experience problems after trying the provided
CHAUVET® Technical Support.
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Contact
CHAUVET®
Contact
Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
s to
Returning
to
Tech Support office and request a Return
. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
, in its original box, and with its original packing
the following information on a piece of paper
properly. Any shi pping damage resulting from inadequate
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
In case y ou need to r eturn a product or request support, follow the procedure below:
Procedure
• If y ou live in the U.S., contact CHAUVET ® World Headquarters (see below).
• If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.(see below).
• If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your
distributor of record. Refer to our website for contact details of dis tribut ors ou tside
the U S, United Kingdom, or Ireland.
Information
Products
CHAUVET®
World Headquart ers
CHAUVET®
General Inform ation
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: (954) 577-4455
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Support
Voice: (954) 577-4455 (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 756-8015
World Wide Web
United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
General Inform ation
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115
Technical Support
Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
World Wide Web
If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® product
them. Visit our website for contact details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET®
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product
return.
You must send the merchandise prepaid
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product
returned without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NO T wr i t e th e RM A number
directly on the box.
Before sending the product, cl early wr ite
and place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief descripti on of the problem
Be su re to p ack th e product
packaging will be your responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or doubleboxing is always a safe method to use.
CHAUVET®
returned product(s).
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
15.8 in (401 mm)
7 in (179.2 mm)
3 in (74.8 mm)
5 lbs (2.3 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
104° F (40° C)
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
Item Numb er
COLORstrip Footswitch
02080189
LED-FS1
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
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