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Chauvet DJ Cubix 2.0 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin .......................................................................................................... 3
Claims ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
3. Setup .............................................................................................................................. 7
Power Linking ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Orientation .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Rigging ................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Operation ....................................................................................................................... 9
Starting Address ..................................................................................................................................... 9
6-CH ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
6-CH (cont.) ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Automatic Mode .................................................................................................................................... 11
Sound-Active Mode .............................................................................................................................. 11
Master/Slave Mode ............................................................................................................................... 12
5. Maintenance .................................................................................................................12
6. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................13
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What Is
Included

Unpacking
Instructions

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
included accessories) appear damaged from
In addition,
missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
Text
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 sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected

Symbols

Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.

Disclaimer

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

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Claims

Conventions
• Cubix™ 2.0
• Power Cord
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as concealed damage, file a claim with CHAU VET® within 7 days of delivery.
Convention Meaning
Symbol Meaning
following these instructions may make the product not work, cause
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
omissions that may appear in this manual. existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
You can download the latest version of this docume nt f rom www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Updated
A. Leon 10/04/13 D. Couppe 10/04/13
Cubix™ 2.0 User Manual Rev. 7 Page 3 of 14
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Safety Notes

Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
center.
Glance
Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound-Active DMX Master/Slave
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The Notes include important safety information about instal lation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a
safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which y ou are conne cti ng the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, 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.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same ty pe and rat ing .
• Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket.
• 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.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable
• Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone els e, be sure that they also receive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

DMX In/Out
Power In/Out
Fuse Holder
Safety Loop
LED Display
Perimeter (Side) Lenses (20)
Middle Lens
Microphone
Control Buttons
Sound
Sensitivity Knob
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Product Dimensions

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AC Power

ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage
power requirements
circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed
’s specifications chart. The listed current
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
Fuse
of the unit.

Power Linking

in other markets, you must consult with the
local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Other products
Installed fuse (held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

3. SETUP

Replacement
The Cubix™ 2.0 has an auto­range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s ( to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit sure the product has electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to the rheostat or dimmer channel serves o nly as a 0 t o 100% switch.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder .
2. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the ex act same type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
Power Linking
The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back Please see the diagram below for further explanation.
Diagram
You can power link up to 19 Cubix™ 2.0 units on 1 20 VAC or up to 32 Cubix™ 2.0 units on 230 VAC.
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The power linking diagram corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY! If using the product
differ in your country or region.

Mounting

, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate
of appropriate weight
power
knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the
Safety Cable
Mounting Clamp
Before mounting the product
Safety Notes.

Orientation

The Cubix™ 2.0 ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
• Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight. See the T echnical Specif ications
for weight information.
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elev ated plat form or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp capacity.
• When power linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for linking cables to reach.
• The bracket adjustment product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the knobs.
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Diagram
Bracket Adjustment Knob
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Control Panel
Operation

<ENTER>

Menu Map

Mode
Programming Steps
Description
Configuration
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the
choose a starting address that is too high, you could
which defines the highest configurable

4. OPERATION

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the Product Overview
Button Function
<MENU>
<UP>
<DOWN>
Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option
Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
to see the button locations on the control panel.
DMX Address 512 d__1—d512
Auto Programs AUTO
Auto Program
Speed
Sound-Active
Mode
Set the product in DMX mode to control w it h a DMX controller.
(DMX)
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.

Starting Address

selected DMX mode uses. If you restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Cubix™ 2.0 uses up to 6 DMX channels, address to 507.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from
www.chauvetlighting.com
To select the starting address, do the follow ing:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 512 shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
S-- S__1—S100
SNd
.
Sets the DMX starting address
Sets Auto program
Selects Auto program speed (slow to fast)
Sets Sound-Active mode
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DMX Channel Assignments and V alues

000 ó 004
No function
005 ó 028
Red
029 ó 056
Green
057 ó 084
Blue
085 ó 112
Cyan
113 ó 140
Purple
141 ó 168
Yellow
169 ó 197
White
198 ó 224
3-Color switching
225 ó 255
7-Color switching
000 ó 004
No function
005 ó 255
0 to 30 Hz
000 ó 127
Rotation with indexing
Back and forth with increasing distance
000 ó 014
Blackout
015 ó 020
Auto program 1
021 ó 026
Auto program 2
027 ó 032
Auto program 3
033 ó 038
Auto program 4
039 ó 044
Auto program 5
045 ó 050
Auto program 6
051 ó 056
Auto program 7
057 ó 062
Auto program 8
063 ó 068
Auto program 9
069 ó 074
Auto program 10
075 ó 080
Auto program 11
081 ó 086
Auto program 12
087 ó 092
Auto program 13
093 ó 098
Auto program 14
099 ó 104
Auto program 15
105 ó 110
Auto program 16
111 ó 116
Auto program 17
117 ó 122
Auto program 18
123 ó 128
Auto program 19
129 ó 134
Auto program 20

6-CH

Channel Function Value Setting
1 Colors
2 Strobe
3 Motor Rotation
128 ó 255
Side Lenses
4 Auto Programs
Middle Lens
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135 ó 140
Auto program 21
141 ó 146
Auto program 22
147 ó 152
Auto program 23
153 ó 158
Auto program 24
159 ó 164
Auto program 25
165 ó 170
Auto program 26
171 ó 176
Auto program 27
177 ó 182
Auto program 28
183 ó 188
Auto program 29
189 ó 194
Auto program 30
195 ó 200
Auto program 31
201 ó 206
Auto program 32
207 ó 212
Auto program 33
213 ó 218
Auto program 34
219 ó 224
Auto program 35
225 ó 230
Auto program 36
231 ó 236
Auto program 37
237 ó 242
Auto program 38
243 ó 248
Auto program 39
249 ó 255
Auto program 40
000 ó 015
No function
0 to 100% (when Ch. 4 is 015 to 255)
000 ó 015
No function
016 ó 255
0 to 30 Hz

Configuration
(Standalone)

to a DMX string
s in standalone mode may transmit DMX
6-CH
Channel Function Value Setting

(cont.)

4
(cont.)
Auto Programs (cont.)
5 Auto Program Speed
6 Strobe
016 ó 255
Set the product in one of the standalone mo des to c ont rol without a DMX controller.
• Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
Middle Lens
Middle Lens
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode connected to a DMX controller. Product signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.

Automatic Mode

Sound-Active
Mode
To enable the Automatic mode, f ollow t he instructions be low:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until AUTO shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the follow ing:
1. Press <MENU repeatedly until SNd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Turn the music on and adjust the sound sensitivity knob until the product start s responding to the beat of the music.
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Master/Slave
unit (the “master”) to control the
units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX
Active mode,
ode. Once set and connected, the
all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the daisy
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave
may interfere with the signals from the master
Product
up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead
To maintain optimum
contributing factors
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Cubix™ 2.0
Mode
actions of one or more Cubix™ 2.0 controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound­while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave m slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 512 shows on the display .
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to 001.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode.
2. Make the master unit the first unit in the daisy chain.
• Configure
chain.
•
operation because the controller unit.
• Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.

5. MAINTENANCE

Dust build-
Maintenance
to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be to increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instr uction s below:
• Unplug the product from power.
• Wait until the product is at room temperature.
• Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
the external surface/vents.
• Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass
cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
• Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
• Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface.
• Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully af ter cleaning them.
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Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
10.5 in (267 mm)
12 in (305 mm)
11.6 in (296 mm)
8.1 lb (3.7 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
50 W
48 W
Operating
0.4 A
0.2 A
Power linking current (units)
8 A (19 units)
8 A (32 units)
Fuse
F 1 A, 250 V
F 1 A, 250 V
Power I/O
U.S./Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power output connector
Edison
IEC
Power Cord plug
Edison (U.S.)
Local plug
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
0.25 W
100,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Red (5 mm)
32
20 mA
Green (5 mm)
20
20 mA
Blue (5 mm)
12
20 mA
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
9 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Tri-color
2
500 mA
Photo Optic
Parameter
Coverage angle
111º
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
6
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
Cubix™ 2.0
03050528
781462208769

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight
Side Lenses
Middle Lens
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, UK, or Ireland, contact your distributor and follow their
ebsite for

Returns

Support office and request a Return
. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
and
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate

Contact Us

Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.com
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
To return a product or request support:
• In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
• In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see b elow ) .
• In any other country, DO NOT contact CHA UV E T®. Instead, contact your lighting
distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com
for distributors outside the U.S., UK, or
Ireland.
Outside the U.S. instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to them. Visit our w contact details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Technical Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product
return.
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 NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).
World Headquarters
CHAUVET® General Information
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 Information
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
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