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Chauvet DJ Festoon, Festoon VW User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin .........................................................................................
Claims ............................................................................................................................ 1
2. Introduction................................................................................................... 3
3. Setup.............................................................................................................. 6
Fuse Replacement ......................................................................................................... 6
Power Linking................................................................................................................. 7
Controller........................................................................................................................ 8
Festoon/Festoon VW String / Extension String / Additional Festoon Strings................. 9
4. Operation....................................................................................................... 11
Control Panel Operation........................................................................................... 11
Menu Map ................................................................................................................ 11
Configuration (DMX) ................................................................................................ 12
DMX Personality and Starting Address.......................................................................... 12
Set # of Festoon/Festoon VW Strings............................................................................ 12
DMX Channel Assignments and Values ........................................................................ 12
Configuration (Standalone) ...................................................................................... 16
Set # of Festoon/Festoon VW Strings............................................................................ 16
Static Colors................................................................................................................... 16
Automatic Programs....................................................................................................... 16
Sound Mode................................................................................................................... 16
Manual Color Mixing ...................................................................................................... 17
Dimmer Programs .......................................................................................................... 17
IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................ 18
IRC-6 Operation ............................................................................................................. 18
Master/Slave Mode .................................................................................................. 19
D-Fi USB Connectivity ................................................................................................... 19
5. Maintenance.................................................................................................. 20
Product Maintenance ............................................................................................... 20
6. Technical Specifications.............................................................................. 21
Returns.............................................................................................................. 22
Contact Us......................................................................................................... 23
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is Included

• Festoon/Festoon VW Controller
• 1 Festoon String with 20 bulbs (15m)
• 1 Extension String (6.6 m)

Unpacking Instructions

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

Claims

If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.

Text Conventions

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
<ENTER> A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON A value to be entered or selected
• Power Cord
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide

Symbols

SYMBOL MEANING
Electrical warning. Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product, accessories, or the user.
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.

Disclaimer

Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetdj.com
.

Intellectual Property

The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2019 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Festoon/Festoon VW are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Chauvet & Sons LLC. (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Safety Notes

• 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.
• The bulbs can get hot with excessive use. Avoid touching them with bare hands, and always allow the bulb to cool before handling.
• This product is not intended for permanent installation.
• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
• The Festoon/Festoon VW String is for indoor or temporary outdoor use (IP43). Do not expose to harsh or excessively corrosive environmental conditions (whether indoors or outdoors), including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, humidity, atmospheric conditions (including salinity or pressure), radiation (UV, infrared or nuclear), shock and conditions which exceed the product’s Ingress Protection (IP) rating.
• ALWAYS terminate the open end of your string when being used outdoors or near
moisture.
• The Festoon/Festoon VW Strings may be exposed to rain and moisture, as long as the bulbs hang at a 90° angle to the ground. The Festoon/Festoon VW controller is not intended for outdoor use.
• The Festoon/ Festoon VW Controller is IP20 rated. Keep it away from water, solvents and chemicals. Take care to site it away from potential water hazards, for example, do not install it beneath pipes that are subject to condensation. Avoid installing it where excessive humidity and condensation may occur
• 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 type and rating.
• 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 center.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
unplugging it.
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Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product, be sure that they receive this document.
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INTRODUCTION
Festoon/Festoon VW Controller
D-Fi USB Port
DMX Out
Power In/Out
Festoon String Port
Display and Menu Buttons
IR Receiver
DMX In
Extension String
Festoon/Festoon VW String
Festoon/FestoonVW Bulb (in detail)
Mounting Eyelet
IP43 Rated Socket, Cabling and Plug

2. INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

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Product Dimensions: String and Bulb

590.5 in
15000 mm
561 in
14249 mm
5 in
127 mm
29.5 in
749 mm
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INTRODUCTION
7.5 in
191 mm
8.4 in
213 mm
2 in
51 mm
6.7 in
17 cm

Product Dimensions: Controller

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SETUP
Fuse Holder
Power In
Power Out to Next Product
Safety cap
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)

3. SETUP

AC Power

The Festoon/Festoon VW controller has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed 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 conditions.
• Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non­use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.

Fuse Replacement

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 exact same type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power
.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
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SETUP
1st Product
2
nd
Product
3
rd
Product
Additional
Products

Power Linking

The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the product. Please see the diagram below for further explanation.
Power Linking Diagram
Depending upon how many Festoon/Festoon VW Strings you have connected, you can power link products. Use the chart below to configure your setup.
1 String - 13 products @ 120 V
24 products @ 230 V
2 Strings - 6 products @ 120 V
3 Strings - 3 products @ 120 V
The power linking diagram corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY! If using the product in other markets, you must consult with the local Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region.
11 products @ 230 V
7 products @ 230 V
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SETUP
M12 Mounting Hole
Rear Keyhole Mounting: Measure and drill two points 17 cm (6.7 in) apart. Use a level to ensure accuracy while mounting.
Safety Cable Pass-thru
Festoon/Festoon VW Controller

Mounting

Controller

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.
The Festoon/Festoon VW Controller is IP20 rated. Keep it away from water, solvents and chemicals. Take care to site it away from potential water hazards, for example, avoid installing it where excessive humidity, water splatter or condensation may occur.
Orientation
The Festoon/Festoon VW controller may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate 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 IRC or programming purposes.
• Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
• When rigging the product onto a truss, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity.
• When power linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for power linking cables to reach.
Mounting Diagram
for weight information.
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Mounting

Festoon/Festoon VW String / Extension String / Additional Festoon Strings

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.
Your Festoon/Festoon VW string may be exposed to rain and moisture and comes with an IP rated cap meant to terminate the end of the Festoon/Festoon VW string. Retain this cap, and ALWAYS terminate the open end of your string when being used outdoors or near moisture.
Orientation
The Festoon/Festoon VW String may be installed using various ways to achieve stunning looks, but the bulbs MUST hang at a 90° perpendicular angle to the ground. This will prevent rain or moisture from collecting in the lamp holders.
Rigging
• Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is adequate length/distance to the controller and other strings. Use the extension string if necessary.
• Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications
• Use the built-in eyelets to hang the Festoon/Festoon VW String. The extension string may be hung with zip-ties or equivalent.
• To prevent line sagging, it is recommended to use every eyelet, or in open installation areas (such as outdoors) it is recommended to use a guy line fed through the eyelets to tighten slack.
• Use support poles as necessary. Chauvet recommends a support pole every 8 m. If the support poles are used as end or corner supports, they will need to be tied back.
• The height of the attachment point should be at least 8 feet (2.4 m), or higher when deemed necessary.
for weight information.
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Mounting Diagram
This end goes to additional Festoon/Festoon VWStrings If you are not using additional strings, terminate the end of the cable with the provided IP rated cap.
This end goes to the controller. You may use the extension string if you need more distance for mounting.
Festoon/Festoon VW String
Festoon/Festoon VW Bulbs MUST hang at a 90 degree perpendicular
angle to maintain an IP43 rating.
SETUP
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4. OPERATION

Control Panel Operation

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the Product Overview
BUTTON FUNCTION
<MENU> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option
<UP> Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value <DOWN> Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value <ENTER> Press to activate a menu option or a selected value

Menu Map

MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
to see the button locations on the control panel.
3-CH
9-CH
60CH**
C-- C--1—C 19 Selects 1 of 19 static colors
P-- P--1—P 38 Selects 1 of 38 auto program
S-- S--1—S100 Sets auto program speed (slow to fast)
SeNS u--1—u100 Adjust the sensitivity of sound mode
U--
dIM
d--1—d512
Snd Selects sound mode
r--0—r255
g--0—g255
b--0—g255
OFF
dIM1 Fast speed dimming
dIM2 Mid speed dimming
dIM3 Slow speed dimming
Selects DMX personality and DMX starting value **This personality adjusts according to the setting of Led (1, 2, or 3 strands)
Festoon - Red (0-100%) Festoon VW - Warm White (0-100%)
Festoon - Green (0-100%) Festoon VW - Cool White (0-100%)
Festoon - Blue (0-100%) Festoon VW - Amber (0-100%)
Sets the dimming curve: OFF
SEr
Led
Each Festoon/Festoon VW controller can control up to 3 Festoon/Festoon VW strings. Additional controllers will need to be purchased for larger displays.
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OFF
On
Led1
Led2
Led3
Turns on or off IR (remote) control
Singular Festoon/Festoon VW String (60CH DMX personality)
2 Festoon/Festoon VW Strings (120CH DMX personality)
3 Festoon/Festoon VW Strings (180CH DMX personality)
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Configuration (DMX)

The Festoon/Festoon VW works with a DMX controller. If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer. Download the DMX Primer from
www.chauvetdj.com

DMX Personality and Starting Address

When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
To ensure full access to the channels available in DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is
• 3-CH Mode - 510
• 9-CH Mode - 504
• 60CH (1 string) / 120CH (2 strings) / 180CH (3 strings) Mode - 453 / 393 / 333
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3CH, 9CH or 60CH* shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and d 1 will show on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
*60CH may also appear as 120CH or 180CH, depending upon how many strings you have attached.

Set # of Festoon/Festoon VW Strings

The Festoon/Festoon VW controller can control up to 3 Festoon/Festoon VW strings. Follow the directions below to setup your Festoon/Festoon VW:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Led shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select either Led1, Led2 or Led3.
4. Press <ENTER>.
.
Your Festoon/Festoon VW string comes with an IP rated cap meant to terminate the end of the Festoon/Festoon VW string. Retain this cap, and ALWAYS terminate the open end of your string when being used outdoors or near moisture.

DMX Channel Assignments and Values

3CH
CH FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
1 Red (Warm White) 000 2 Green (Cool White) 000 3 Blue (Amber) 000
9CH
CH FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
1 Dimmer 000 2 Red (Warm White) 000 3 Green (Cool White) 000 4 Blue (Amber) 000
5 Color Macro
6 Strobe
255 0-100% 255 0-100% 255 0-100%
255 0-100% 255 0-100% 255 0-100% 255 0-100%
000
010 No function
011
255 Color Macros
000
010 No Function
011
255 Strobe Speed, slow to fast
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CH FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
000 010 No Function 011 016 Auto Program 1 017 022 Auto Program 2 023 028 Auto Program 3 029 034 Auto Program 4 035 040 Auto Program 5 041 046 Auto Program 6 047 052 Auto Program 7 053 058 Auto Program 8 059 064 Auto Program 9 065 070 Auto Program 10 071 076 Auto Program 11 077 082 Auto Program 12 083 088 Auto Program 13 089 094 Auto Program 14 095 100 Auto Program 15 101 106 Auto Program 16 107 112 Auto Program 17 113 118 Auto Program 18
Auto & Sound
7
Programs
Program Speed 000 Sound Sensitivity
8
(when CH7 is between 239-255)
9 Dimmer Speed Mode
119 124 Auto Program 19 125 130 Auto Program 20 131 136 Auto Program 21 137 142 Auto Program 22 143 148 Auto Program 23 149 154 Auto Program 24
160 Auto Program 25
155 161 166 Auto Program 26 167 172 Auto Program 27 173 178 Auto Program 28 179 184 Auto Program 29 185 190 Auto Program 30 191 196 Auto Program 31 197 202 Auto Program 32 203 208 Auto Program 33 209 214 Auto Program 34 215 220 Auto Program 35 (Programs 1-8: Loop) 221 226 Auto Program 36 (Programs 9-15: Loop) 227 232 Auto Program 37(Programs 16-26: Loop) 233 238 Auto Program 38 (Programs 35-37: Loop) 239 255 Sound Active Program
255 Speed Adjustment: CH7, Slow to Fast
000 010 Sound Sensitivity OFF
011
255 Adjust the sensitivity level
051 Dimmer Speed set by Display Menu
000 052
101 Dimmer Speed Mode OFF
102
152 Dimmer Speed Mode 1 (fast)
153
203 Dimmer Speed Mode 2 (medium)
204
255 Dimmer Speed Mode 3 (slow)
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1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
10 11 12
13 14
15
16 17 18
19 20 21
R
G
B
22 23 24
25 26 27
28 29 30
31 32 33
34 35 36
37 38 39
40 41 42
43 44 45
46 47 48
49 50 51
52 53 54
55 56
57
58 59 60
Ends at 60
Starts at 1
Pixel Mapping Personalities
DMX pixel mapping personalities assign individual DMX control to each bulb in the Festoon/Festoon VW string/s.
The pixel mapping personality to use depends on the number of Festoon/Festoon VW strings you have connected. To put the Festoon/Festoon VW into a pixel mapping personality simply select one of the following DMX personalities.
• 1 String uses the 60CH personality
• 2 Strings use the 120CH personality
• 3 Strings use the 180CH personality
60 / 120 / 180
CHANNEL
1 Red (Warm White) 000
2 Green (Cool White) 000
3 Blue (Amber) 000
... ... ... ...
180 Blue (Amber) 000
Example Layout: 60CH Mode - 1 String
FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
255 0-100%
255 0-100%
255 0-100%
255 0-100%
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String 2 Ends at 120
String 2 starts at 61
Example Layout: 120CH Mode - 2 String
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Configuration (Standalone)

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.

Set # of Festoon/Festoon VW Strings

The Festoon/Festoon VW controller can control up to 3 Festoon/Festoon VW Strings. Follow the directions below to setup your Festoon/Festoon VW:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Led shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select either Led1, Led2 or Led3.
4. Press <ENTER> to confirm.

Static Colors

To select a static color for the Festoon/Festoon VW, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until C- - shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to choose a static color (C--1 _ C-19)
4. Press <ENTER> to confirm.

Automatic Programs

To run the Festoon/Festoon VW in automatic mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select from the 38 auto programs (P-1_P-38).
4. Press <ENTER> to make your selection.
Speed Control of Automatic Programs
To change the speed of an automatic program, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the speed from slow to fast (S--1_S100).
4. Press <ENTER> to confirm.

Sound Mode

To run the Festoon/Festoon VW in sound-activated mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to confirm.
Sound Sensitivity Adjustment for Sound Mode
To lower or heighten the sensitivity of the sound mode microphone, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SeNS shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the sensitivity from low to high (u--1_u100).
4. Press <ENTER>.
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Manual Color Mixing

To manually adjust a static color, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>, r** should appear on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the red (Warm White) balance 0-100% (r--0_r255).
4. Press <ENTER>, g** should appear on the display.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the green (Cool White) balance 0-100% (g--0_g255).
6. Press <ENTER>, b** should appear on the display.
7. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the blue (Amber) balance 0-100% (b--0_b255).
8. Press <ENTER> to confirm all of your changes.
**The menu setting for r, g, or b will show the value last confirmed. Default is 255.

Dimmer Programs

To turn off the dimming, or change the dimming speed, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until dIM shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select either OFF, dIM1, dIM2 or dIM3.
4. Press <ENTER> to confirm.
Your Festoon/Festoon VW string comes with an IP rated cap meant to terminate the end of the festoon/Festoon VW string. Retain this cap, and ALWAYS terminate the open end of your string when being used outdoors or near moisture.
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IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control

The Festoon/Festoon VW is compatible with the IRC-6 infrared remote control from Chauvet DJ. To activate IR mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SEr shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to select On or OFF.
4. Press <ENTER> to confirm.

IRC-6 Operation

Automatic Mode
Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product. To turn on Automatic mode:
1. Press <AUTO> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to choose between the different auto programs
To adjust the speed of the automatic program:
1. Press <SPEED> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the speed of the program.
Sound-Active Mode
Sound-Active mode will enable the product to respond to the music. To turn on Sound-Active mode:
1. Press <SOUND> on the IRC-6..
To adjust sound sensitivity in Sound-Active mode:
1. Press <SENSITIVITY> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the sound sensitivity.
Manual Color Control
To choose a specific color with the IRC-6:
1. Press <MANUAL> on the IRC-6.
2. Press any number between <0>~<9> to choose your color, or Press <R> (red), <G> (green), or <B> (blue), to choose your color.
To manually control the RGB or VW percentage:
1. Press <MANUAL> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <R> (red/warm white), <G> (green/cool white), or <B> (blue/amber), to choose your color.
3. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the percentage of each color.
Miscellaneous Operation
To adjust the total output level:
1. Press <%> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the output level.
To adjust the strobe rate of the program:
1. Press <STROBE> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the strobe rate.
3. Press <STROBE> again to turn off the strobe.
To select only fading programs:
1. Press <FADE> on the IRC-6.
To black out the lights:
1. Press <BLACK OUT> on the IRC-6.
This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again. NOTE: The IRC-6 will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated. If the remote does not respond when a button is pressed, try pressing <BLACK OUT>. You may have inadvertently activated Black Out.
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Master/Slave Mode

The Master/Slave mode allows a single Festoon/Festoon VW product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Festoon/Festoon VW products (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in either Stand-Alone mode or with the IRC-6, while the slave products will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and connected, the slave products will operate in unison with the master product.
Configure the products as indicated below.
Slave products:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3-CH, 9-CH, 60CH** shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to d 1.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master product.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the previous slave product.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave products.
Master product:
1. Set the master product to operate in C-- or P-- (or turn the IRC setting to ON).
2. Make the master product the first product in the DMX daisy chain.
**The menu setting of 60CH may also appear as 120CH or 180CH, depending upon how many strings you have attached.
• Configure all the slave products before connecting the master to the daisy chain.
• Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master.
• Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master.

D-Fi USB Connectivity

The Festoon/Festoon VW is able to become a D-Fi wireless receiver/transmitter with the use of the D-Fi USB from Chauvet DJ. Simply set the product's DMX Personality and DMX Address, set the DIP switch D­Fi receiving/transmitting channel, then plug it into the D-Fi USB port. You will need two (2) D-Fi USB in order to use the Festoon/Festoon VW wirelessly with another Festoon/
Festoon VW, one to transmit and one to receive.
WARNING! DO NOT plug anything other than a D-Fi USB into the USB port. Doing so may cause damage to the product.
Before plugging in the D-Fi USB, set the DMX Personality and DMX address on your product. Then do the following:
1. Set BOTH:
· the Channel (1-16), and then
· the Receiving or Transmitting option.
NOTE: DIP Switch 5
is for Transmitting OR Receiving, please choose carefully.
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MAINTENANCE

5. MAINTENANCE

Product Maintenance

Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface/vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
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TECHNICAL

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and Weight: Controller
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT
7.5 in (191 mm) 8.4 in (213 mm) 2 in (51 mm) 10.4 lb (4.8 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest hundredth. Power
POWER SUPPLY TYPE RANGE VOLTAGE SELECTION
Switching (internal) 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging
PARAMETER 120 V, 60 HZ 230 V, 50 HZ
Operating Current and
Consumption (20 bulbs)
Operating Current and
Consumption (40 bulbs)
Operating Current and
Consumption (60 bulbs) Power linking current (20 bulbs) 8 A (13 products) 8 A (24 products) Power linking current (40 bulbs) 8 A (6 products) 8 A (11 products) Power linking current (60 bulbs) 8 A (3 products) 8 A (7 products)
Fuse T2 A, 250 V T2 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
PRODUCT TYPE POWER LIFESPAN
Festoon SMD LED 0.1 W 50,000 hours
Festoon VW 3 SMD LED 2 W 50,000 hours
40 W, 0.6 A 40 W, 0.3 A
86 W, 1.3 A 85 W, 0.7 A
142 W, 2 A 141 W, 1.1 A
PRODUCT COLOR QUANTITY CURRENT
Festoon tri-color RGB 6/bulb 50 mA
Festoon VW Variable White 6/bulb 30mA
Photometrics
PARAMETER VALUE
Strobe Rate 0 to 16.6 Hz
Coverage Angle 360°
Thermal
MAXIMUM EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM IP RATING
104 °F (40 °C) Convection IP43
DMX
I/O CONNECTOR CHANNEL RANGE
3-pin XLR 3, 9, or 60/120/180
Ordering
PRODUCT NAME ITEM CODE UPC NUMBER
Festoon 03091197 781462215453
Festoon VW 03091376 781462217242
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RETURNS

RETURNS
In case you need to get support or return a product:
• If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
• If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
• If you are located in France, contact Chauvet France.
• If you are located in Germany, contact Chauvet Germany.
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
• If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local distributor. See www.chauvetdj.com Germany, or Mexico.
If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetdj.com
Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return.
To submit a service request online, go to www.chauvetdj.com/service-request Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing 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.
for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Benelux, France,
for contact details.
.
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 and 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 properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate 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).
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CONTACT US

CONTACT US
General Information Technical Support
Chauvet World Headquarters
Chauvet Europe Ltd
Chauvet Europe BVBA
Chauvet France
Chauvet Germany
Chauvet Mexico
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 - 3B
Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: (844) 393-7575
Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: (954) 756-8015
Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 Website: www.chauvetdj.com
Address: Unit 1C Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
Fax : +44 (0) 177 3 511110
Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Address: 3, Rue Ampère
91380 Chilly-Mazarin
France Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59
Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11
28759 Bremen
Germany Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
(Entrance by Calle 2)
Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetdj.mx
Voice: +52 (728) 690-2010
Email: FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record. Follow the instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.
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