Chauvet Slimpar 64 User Manual

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User Manual
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1. Before You Begin................................................................................3
What is Included ............................................................................................ 3
Unpacking Instruc tions .................................................................................. 3
Text Conventions .......................................................................................... 3
Icons ............................................................................................................. 3
Document Information ................................................................................... 3
Product at a Glance ....................................................................................... 3
Safety Notes ................................................................................................. 3
2. Introduction.........................................................................................5
Product Overview .......................................................................................... 5
3. Setup ...................................................................................................5
AC Power ...................................................................................................... 6
Fuse Replacement ................................................................................................. 6
Power Linking ........................................................................................................ 6
Mounting................................................................................................................ 7
Orientation ............................................................................................................. 7
Rigging .................................................................................................................. 7
4. Operation ............................................................................................8
Control Panel Operation ................................................................................ 8
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 8
Configuration ( DM X) ...................................................................................... 8
Starting Address .................................................................................................... 8
Configuration ( S tandalone) ............................................................................ 9
Sound-Active Mode ................................................................................................ 9
Automatic Mode ..................................................................................................... 9
Static Mode............................................................................................................ 9
Custom Static Colors.............................................................................................. 9
Master/Slave Mode ................................................................................................ 9
DMX Channel Assignments and Values....................................................... 10
7-CH Mode .......................................................................................................... 10
3-CH Mode .......................................................................................................... 10
5. Technical Information ......................................................................10
General Maintenance .................................................................................. 10
6. Techni cal Sp eci f ications ..................................................................11
Returns ....................................................................................................... 12
Claims ......................................................................................................... 12
Contact Us .................................................................................................. 12
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Unpacking
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you recei ved it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above
s product and any other accessory included with it) appears damaged from shipping, or if the container shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper immediately. In addition, retain
See the Claims section in the Technical Information chapter.
<Menu>
A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
1—512
A range of val u es
Claims
A section or chapter in this document
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
ON
A value to be entered or s el ected
Icon
Meaning
Document
are subject to change without notice.
that may appear in
x
P
x
P
P
P
P
x
P

Safety Notes

Please read the following notes carefully before starting to work with this product.
the installation, usage, and
maintenance.
carefully because they include important safety
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user,

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is
Included
Instructions
Text
Conventions

Icons

1 x SlimPAR™ 64
1 x Power Cord
Hanging Bracket with Mounting Hardware
1 x Warran ty Card
1 x Quick R eference Guid e
and that they are all in good condition. If the material inside the container (thi
the container and all the packing material for inspection.
Convention Meaning
50/60 A set of values of w hic h on ly one can be ch os en
Settings
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.
Important installation or configuration informat i on. F ai lur e to comply wi th this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.
Useful information.
Th e inform ati on an d s pecifications contained in t his document CHAUVET ® assumes n o responsibi lity or liabilit y for any errors or omissions
Information
Product at a
Glance
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this manu al . © Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved. Elec tronically published by CHAUVET® in the United Stat es of A m erica.
Use on Dimmer Out door Use Sound-Activated DMX Master/Slave
They include important safety information about its
Please read the following notes information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
be su re that t hey also rec eive this document.
Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable
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Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
Make sure th ere are no flammable materials close t o the u nit whil e oper atin g.
Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50
cm) from adjacent surfaces.
Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housi ng are blocked.
Always disconnect this product from the power source before cle aning it or replacing
the fuse.
Make sure to repl ace the fus e w ith a noth er of t he same typ e and r ati ng.
If mounting this product overhead, always secure it to a fasteni ng dev ice usin g a
safety cable.
The maximum ambient temperat ure (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do n ot op erat e this product at higher temperatures.
In t he even t of a serious opera t ing prob lem, sto p using the u nit im mediately.
Nev er tr y to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or mal function. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Nev er ca r ry this product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use t he
mounting bracket.
Alw ays a void direct eye exposure to t he li ght sourc e w hen t his fixture is on.
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2. INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

Microphone Sensitiv it y
Adjustment Knob
Control Panel
LED Display
Satellite™ 12 V Input
Power In
Fuse Holder
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Power Out
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AC Power

This pr oduct has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage To determine the power r equirements for a particular fixture, see the l abel affixed to the
’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed
current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect this product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse),
to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resisto r) or dimmer circuit , even
Replacement
This fixture uses an F 1 A, 250 V fuse. Follow the instructions below to change it in case
1) Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder and pry i t out
3) I nsert the fuse holder back in its place, and reconnect power.
This fixture provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the front of th e unit. Please see the diagram below for further explanation.
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of this product ONLY! If using this product in other markets, you must consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and
Installed fuse (held by plastic clip)
Spare fusel
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap
1st Fixture
2nd Fixture
3rd Fixture
Other fixtures

3. SETUP

range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture
making sure that it has an appropriate electrical ground electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse
it blows.
Disconnect this product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
of its housing.
2) Remo ve the blo wn fus e from its holder an d replace it wit h a fus e of t he exact same type and rating.
This product ships with a spare fuse inside the safety cap, as shown above.
Power Linking

Power Linking

Diagram
You can power link up to 40 SlimPAR™ 64 units on 120 VAC or up to 60 SlimPAR™ 64 units on 230 VAC.
requirements may differ in your c ountry or region.
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Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual).
The SlimPAR™ 64 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation around it.
Before deciding on a location for this product, always make sure that it will be easy to
section of this manual for weight
of appropriate
always consider the length of the power
The bracket knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the fixture to t he desired
as floor support(s) or surface mounting. When mounting this fixture on the floor, make sure that the fixture and its cables are away from people and vehicles.

Mounting

Orientation

Rigging

access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes. Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight. Please see the Technical Specifications information. When mounting this product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the fixture securely to a ri ggin g point, wh ether an elevated platform or a tr uss. When rigging this product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp weight capacity. The bracket has a 13 mm hole, which is appropriat e for this purpose. Wh en po wer l in ki ng m ult ipl e fi xt ur es, y o u m us t linking cable and mount the fixtures close enough for the cable to rea ch them.
angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs using your bare hands. Using tools could damage the knobs. The double bracket yoke/mounting brackets/feet also serve
Mounti ng Di a gr a m
Double-Bracketed
Yoke
Safety Cable
Mounting Clamp
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Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
) to see the buttons location on the
<UP>
Press t o scrol l up t he li st of opti ons or t o fin d a higher v alue
Mode
Programming Steps
Description
P1
7 color program (switching)
P2
7 color program (fading)
P3
P4
3 color program (fading)
P5
7 color program (sound-active)
P6
3-CH
3-channel DMX mode (RGB)
7-CH
7-channel DMX mode
C1
Red
C2
Green
C3
Blue
C4
Cyan
C5
Magenta
C6
Yellow
C7
White
S--
S001~S100
Program speed for P1~P4
r--
Red (r000~1000)
g--
Green (g000~100)
b--
Blue (b00 0~100)
Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DM X cont roller.
socket of this product.
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the num ber of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you
CH personality, which
from
4) Press <ENTER>.

4. OPERATION

Control Panel

Menu Map

display. Pl ease r efer to the Prod uct O verview ( pag e 5 control panel.
Button Function
<MENU >
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option
<DOWN> Press t o scrol l down the list of options or to fi nd a low er value
<ENTER> Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
P--
d001~d512
C--
3 color program (switching)
3 color program (sound-active)
Static
U--
Configuration
(DMX)
1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
2) Turn this product on.
3) Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input

Starting Address

could restri ct the access to some of the fixture’s channels. The SlimPAR™ 64 uses up to seven DMX channels in the 7­defines the highest configurable address to 507. If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer
www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1) Press <MENU> repea tedly u ntil 3-CH or 7-CH shows on the display.
2) Press <ENTER>.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starti ng address (d001~d507).
Custom Static Colors: Combine red, green, and blue
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Configuration
(Standalone)

Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control it without a DMX controller.
Never connect a fixture that is operating in any standalone mode, whether Static, Automatic, or Sound to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. This is because fixtures in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could
To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:
reacting t o the beat o f t he music.
The fixture will only respond to the low frequencies of the music (bass and
To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below:
7) Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Static mode, do the follow ing:
4) Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Custom Static Colors mode, do the follow ing:
8) Press <ENTER> to save the colo r .
unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one
units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX contr oller. The
slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode. Once set and connect ed, the slave units
2) Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
Connect this product to a suitable power outlet.
interfere with t he DMX sign als from the controller.
Sound-Active
Mode

Automatic Mode

Static Mode

Custom Static
Colors
1) Press <MENU> repeat edly unt il P-- shows on the display.
2) Press <ENTER>.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select P5 or P6.
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Turn the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity knob until the fixture starts
drums).
1) Press <MENU> repeat edly unt il P-- shows on the display.
2) Press <ENTER>.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select P1~P4.
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Press <MENU> repeatedl y until S-- shows on t he display.
6) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjus t the s peed at which t he pro gram plays (S001~100).
1) Press <MENU> r epeat edly unt il C-- shows on the display.
2) Press <ENTER>.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the pres et color ( C1~C7).
1) Press <MENU> r epeat edly unt il U-- shows on the display.
2) Press <ENTER>.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired color: red (r--), green (g--), or blue (b--).
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired color value (000~100). NOTE: Selecting 000 will turn the color off.
6) Press <ENTER> to cont inue to the next color.
7) Repeat steps 5 to 7 until you create your desir ed color.
Master/Slave
Mode
This mode allows a single SlimPAR™ 64 or m or e SlimPAR™ 64 mast er uni t will be set to oper ate in ei ther Autom atic o r Sound-Active m ode, while t he
will operate in unison with the master unit. Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave un its:
1) Press <MENU> repeatedl y until 3-CH or 7-CH shows on the display.
2) Press <ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to set the starting address to d001.
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit t o the DMX output of the master unit.
6) Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave uni t.
7) Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1) S et the master u nit to oper ate in eit her A utomati c or So und mode, as previously indicated.
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Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave

DMX Channel Assignments and Values

1
Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
2
Green
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
Color Macros
(Overrides CH 1~3)
000 ó 015 016 ó 255
No function Color Macros
(When CH.6 is between 032~223)
016 ó 255
Slow~fast
000 ó 031
RGB mode
7
Dimmer
000 ó 255
0~100%
1
Red
000 ó 255
0~100%
2
Green
3
Blue
000 ó 255
0~100%
General
Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting fixtures at least twice a
e and environmental conditions could be contributing
daisy chain.
operation beca use it may interfere with the signals from the master unit.
Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.

7-CH Mode

3-CH Mode

Channel Function Value Setting
000 ó 255 0~100%
4
Speed
5
Strobe
6 Mode
000 ó 255 0~100% 000 ó 015
032 ó 063 064 ó 095 096 ó 127 128 ó 159 160 ó 191 192 ó 223 224 ó 255
No function
Pulse effec t 0%~ 1 00% Pulse effect 100% ~ 0% Pulse effect 100% ~ 0% ~1 00% Auto fade transition Auto snap transition (3 colors) Auto snap transition (7 colors) Sound triggering mo de
Channel Function Value Setting
000 ó 255 0~100%

5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

lead to reduction of the light source’s life and m echani cal wea r. T o mai ntain optim um
Maintenance
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month. However, be aware that us factors to increase the cleaning frequency. To clean this fixture, follow the instructions below:
Unplug the fixt ure fr om power.
Wai t unti l the fixture is at room temperature.
Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a sof t brush to remov e dust collected on
the external surface and vents.
Clean the LED transparent cover with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton clot h or a lens cleaning t i ssu e.
Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the LED transparent cover.
Gently poli sh the transparent LED cover until it is free of haz e and lint.
Alw ays dry th e transparent LED cover carefully after cleaning.
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
9.7 in (246 mm)
11.1 in (282 mm)
2.5 in (64 mm)
2.8 lbs (1.3 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100~240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Power
32 W
36 W
Operating current
0.3 A
0.2 A
Power linking current (unit s )
10 A (40 units)
10 A (60 units)
Fuse
F 1 A, 250 V
F 1 A, 250 V
Power I / O
US/Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power out put connector
Edison
IEC
Power Cord plug
Edison (US)
Local plug
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
¼ W
100,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Red
60
20 mA
Green
60
20 mA
Blue
60
20 mA
Photo Optic
Parameter
Value
Illuminance @ 1 m
3,640 lux
Illuminance @ 2 m
1,241 lux
Beam angl e
14º
Field angle
23º
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling Syste m
104° F (40° C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3- pin XLR
Sockets
3, 7
Ordering
Product Nam e
Item Code
Item Numb er
SlimPAR™ 64
03030271
SLIMPAR64

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight
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Returns

Send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original packing and
and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
chandise Authorization (RMA)
number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.
Once you hav e rec eived the RMA number, please include the following information on a
recommended.
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace

Claims

The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it. Therefore, if the received merchandise appears to have damages caused during shipping, the customer must submit the damage report and any
mit the report
upon reception of the damaged merchandise. Failure to do so in a tim ely manner may For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shi pping, receiving the merchandise.

Contact Us

World Headquart ers
United Kingdom & Ireland
Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® befo re shi pping t he fixtu re. Be p repared to pro vide th e m odel n umber, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. The user must clearly label the package with a Return Mer
DO NOT writ e t he RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a pr operly affixed label.
piece of paper inside the box:
Your name
Your address
Your phone number
RMA number
A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the fixture properly. Any shipping damage resulting fr om inadequate packaging will be the cu s tomer’s resp onsibil i ty. FedEx packing or doubl e-boxing are
CHAUVET® returned product(s).
rel ated c laim s with the c arri er, not CHAUV ET®. The customer must sub invalidate the custom er’s claim with t he ca r r ier. or concealed damage, the customer must make claims t o CHAUVET® withi n 7 days of
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Technical Support
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Technical Support
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