User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin .......................................................................................................... 3
What Is Included ............................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................... 3
Claims ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................ 3
Symbols .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Product at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 4
Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5
Product Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 6
3. Setup .............................................................................................................................. 7
AC Power ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 7
Replacing the Silk ........................................................................................................................... 7
4. Operation ....................................................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Operation.................................................................................................................. 8
Menu Map ....................................................................................................................................... 8
DMX Linking .................................................................................................................................... 8
Configuration (DMX) ....................................................................................................................... 8
Starting Address ..................................................................................................................................... 8
DMX Channel Assignments and Values ......................................................................................... 9
9 Channel Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Configuration (Standalone) ............................................................................................................. 9
Wireless Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 9
Programmable Color Selection ............................................................................................................. 10
Color Chart ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Control from the Display ....................................................................................................................... 10
5. Maintenance .................................................................................................................11
Product Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 11
6. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................12
Returns .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................14
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What Is
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
to report damage to the carrier immediately may inv alidate y our claim. In addition, keep the
For other issues, such as 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
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Included
Claims
Conventions
• Firebird™ LED
• Silk Simulated-Flame
• Silk Attachment Plate
• Power Cord
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure
box and contents for inspection.
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Convention Meaning
Symbol Meaning
• Geyser™ wireless remote control
• Geyser™ wireless remote receiver
• Warranty Card
• Quick Reference Guide
without notice. Chauvet
that may appear in this manual. Chauvet reserves the right to update the existing
document or to create a new document to correct any er rors o r omissions .
You can download the latest version of this docume nt f rom www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Updated
R. Isenstadt 02/06/15 A. Leon 02/19/15
following these instructions may make the product not work, c ause
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
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Product at a
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P
x
x
x
P
P
x
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Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Glance
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound-Active
DMX
Master/Slave
Notes include important safety information about instal lat ion, u sage, and m aintenan ce.
• For safety reasons, Chauvet does not recommend mounting the product in any
capacity. Operate the product while it is on the ground ONLY.
• 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.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
• The 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 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 or rheostat.
• 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 carry by
the base of the product.
• 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
Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User-Serviceable
• Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be
sure that they also receive this document.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
DMX In
Fuse Holder
Rubber Mounting
Feet
Silk Attachment
Plate
Power Switch
Wireless
Remote Port
Power In
Display
Menu Buttons
LEDs
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/Out
Product Dimensions
15 in
380 mm
0.79 in
20 mm
20.4 in
518 mm
12.8 in
325 mm
8.9 in
228 mm
78.7 in
2,000 mm
23.6 in
600 mm
When the product is running, the imitation flame silk flaps to simulate a flame;
consequently, the silk might not extend fully to 2 m in length.
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AC Power
works with either a voltage of 120 VAC,
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
Fuse
Replacing the
How long it lasts will
Carefully remove the tattered silk from the silk attachment plate by pulling on the
o the silk. Be careful ONLY to remove the tape that is
Align the hook and loop strip sewn into the new silk to the hook and loop strip on the
: Be careful not to damage or dirty the hook and loop tape on the silk attachment
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap
3. SETUP
Replacement
The Firebird™ LED has a fixed power supply that
60 Hz or 240 VAC, 50 Hz.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit
sure the product
electrocution or fire.
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product
the rheostat or dimmer channel serves o nly as a 0 t o 100% switch.
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.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
Ensure the imitation flame silk is completely unrolled before powering the product
on.
Imitation flame silk may not be 2 m in length when product is running.
The imitation flame silk will eventually become tattered from use.
Silk
depend on how often it is used and for how long.
For a replacement imitation flame silk, contact Chauvet Customer S erv ice. S ee Contact U s
in this User Manual.
Upon receiving a replacement silk, follow the instr uctions be lo w to install it:
1.
hook and loop strip sewn int
sewn into the silk.
2. Discard the old silk.
3.
silk attachment plate. The closer they are aligned, the stronge r the attachment will be.
Note
plate.
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Control Panel
Operation
<MENU>
<ENTER>
Menu Map
Color Settings
CH-1–CH-4
Co 1–Co17
DMX Address
Addr
001–512
Sets the DMX address
DMX Linking
works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the
Configuration
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the
ddress that is too high, you could
which defines the highest configurable
PRESS
<MENU> <UP> <DOWN> <ENTER>
4. OPERATION
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Please refer to the Product Overview
Button Function
Exits from the current menu or function
<UP>
<DOWN>
<MENU> and
<ENTER>
Navigates up through the menu or increases the sele cted nu m er ic value
Navigates down through the menu or decreases the selected numeric
value
Activates a menu option or a selected value
Activates or deactivates the selection on CH -1 (pressed simultaneously)
to see the display location on the control panel.
FOR
MANUAL
ON/OFF
Mode Programming Steps Description
The Firebird™ LED
CHAUVET® DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf.
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.
selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting a
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Firebird™ LED uses up to 9 DMX channels,
address as 504.
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 Addr shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and 001–512 will show on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
.
Selects preset colors, snap, or fade
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DMX Channel Assignments and V alues
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
000ó009
Off
010ó255
0–100%
010ó255
0–100%
000ó009
Off
010ó255
0–100%
000ó009
Off
000ó009
Off
010ó255
0–100%
000ó009
No function
010ó255
Manual color mixing (cycles macros 1–15)
010ó255
Slow to fast
000ó009
No function
010ó245
Strobe, slow to fast
246ó255
Simulated flame flicker, slow to fast
010ó255
On
Configuration
to a DMX string
s in standalone mode may transmit DMX
Wireless Remote
trigger the simulated flame and activate the color program using the wireless remote
9 Channel Mode
1
Dimmer
(Standalone)
2
Red
3
Green
4
Blue
5
Amber
6
Color Macros
7
Auto Program
8
Strobe/Flame Flicker
9
Fan On/Off
000ó009 Off
010ó255 0–100%
000ó009 No function
000ó009 Off
Set the product in one of the standalone mo des to c ont rol without a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on using the power switch.
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.
To
Control
control, do the following:
1. Plug the wireless receiver into the Wireless Remote port on the side of the
Firebird™ LED.
2. On the wireless transmitter, press the button assigned to the color program (1–4).
The Firebird™ LED simulated flame will turn on and activate the selected color
program.
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Programmable
To select either the preset color program or one preset color to illuminate the simulated
trigger the options set in the
Color Chart
Preset
Red
Green
Blue
Amber
Co 1
Co 2
0
100% 0 0
Co 3
Co 4
0 0 0
100%
Co 5
Co 6
100%
25% 0 0
Co 7
Co 8
100%
100%
0
100%
Co 9
Co10
100%
0
100%
100%
Co11
Co12
100%
0
25%
0
Co13
Co14
0
25%
100%
0
Co15
Co16
Random Color mode (snap)
Co17
the
buttons simultaneously to activate or deactivate the
Color Selection
flame using the wireless remote control, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until CH-1–CH-4 shows on the display. Select CH-1,
CH-2, CH-3, or CH-4 to choose that color program.
Note: The color program numbers correspond with the numbered buttons on the
wireless transmitter.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Co 1–Co17 (to choose one of fifteen preset colors;
snap; or fade).
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Repeat steps 1–4 to configure the other buttons.
The Geyser™ Wireless Remote Control buttons 1–4
color programs menu, CH-1–CH-4 respectively.
100% 0 0 0
0 0 100% 0
100% 100% 0 0
100% 0 0 100%
Control from
Display
100% 0 100% 0
100% 0 25% 100%
0 100% 100% 0
100% 100% 100% 100%
Random Color mode (fade)
Press the <MENU> and <ENTER>
selection on CH-1.
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The display will still show Addr while in Standalone mode.
Product
performance and can cause overheating. This can lead
mechanical wear. To maintain optimum
s at least twice a month.
vironmental conditions could be contributing factors
5. MAINTENANCE
Dust build-up reduces light output
Maintenance
to reduction of the light source’s life and/or
performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting product
However, be aware that usage and en
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
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass
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 surfa ce.
7. Gently polish the transparent s urfac es until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully af ter cleaning them.
the external surface/vents.
cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
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Dimensions and
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Weight
20.4 in (518 mm)
8.9 in (228 mm)
12.8 in (325 mm)
22.2 lb (10.1 kg)
Imitation Fla me Silk
Length
Width
Tapered Length
Velcro Strip Width
78.7 in (2,000 mm)
15 in (380 mm)
23.6 in (600 mm)
0.79 in (20 mm)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
120 VAC, 60 Hz
230 VAC, 50 Hz
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
192 W
192 W
Operating Current
1.6 A
1 A
Fuse
F 2 A, 250 V
F 2 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
5 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Quad-color RGBA
4
1.8 A
Photometrics
Parameter
Strobe Rate
0 to 12 Hz
Illuminance @ 2 m
1,109 lux
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Fan-assisted Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
9
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
05050914 (120 V)
781462212629
05050915 (230 V)
781462212636
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Model-specific
or
Fixed voltage
Firebird™ LED
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Returns
, contact your distributor and follow their
instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our website for
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
nd the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned
the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
its own discretion to repair or replace returned
To return a product or request support:
• In the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters (See Contact Us
).
• In the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd. (See Contact Us).
• In Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico. (See Contact Us).
• In any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your lighting
distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com
for distributors outside the U.S., UK,
Ireland, or Mexico.
Outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, or Mexico
contact details.
Call the
return.
You must se
and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tag s.
without an RMA number.
Write
directly on the box.
place it inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
packaging will be your responsibility. F edEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
Chauvet reserves the right to use
product(s).
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CONTACT US
WORLD HEADQUARTERS - Chauvet
General Information
Toll free: (800) 762-1084
Technical Support
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - Chauvet Europe Ltd.
General Information
Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
Technical Support
MEXICO - Chauvet Mexico
General Information
Voice: +52 (728) 285-5000
Technical Support
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record and follow their instructions to
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: (954) 577-4455
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road In dustrial Es tate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115
Address: Av. Santa Ana 30
Parque Industrial Lerma
Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000
request support or to return a product. Visit the Chauvet website for contact information.
Voice: (954) 577-4455 (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 756-8015
Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com
Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
World Wide Web www.chauvet.com.mx
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