Rotosphere Q3
User Manual
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin....................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 1
Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................. 1
Claims............................................................................................................................ 1
Text Conventions.......................................................................................... 1
Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 1
Product at a Glance ...................................................................................... 2
Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 2
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 3
Product Overview.......................................................................................... 3
Product Dimensions...................................................................................... 4
3. Setup ........................................................................................... 5
AC Power...................................................................................................... 5
Fuse Replacement......................................................................................................... 5
Power Linking................................................................................................................. 5
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 6
Orientation...................................................................................................................... 6
Rigging........................................................................................................................... 6
4. Operation .................................................................................... 7
Control Panel Operation................................................................................ 7
Menu Map..................................................................................................... 7
Configuration (DMX) ..................................................................................... 7
DMX Personality and Starting Address.......................................................................... 7
DMX Channel Assignments and Values....................................................... 8
19Ch............................................................................................................................... 8
9Ch................................................................................................................................. 9
3Ch................................................................................................................................. 11
Configuration (Standalone)........................................................................... 12
Static Colors........................................ ... .... ............................................. ... ... .... ............. 12
Automatic Programs......................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .............................................. ... ... ... ... . 12
Sound-Active Mode.................................... ... ... ............................................. .... ... .......... 12
Custom Color Mixing...................................................................................................... 12
IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control..................................................................... 13
IRC-6 Operation............................................................................................................. 13
Master/Slave Mode....................................................................................... 14
5. Maintenance................................................................................ 15
Product Maintenance.................................................................................... 15
6. Technical Specifications ........................................................... 16
Returns............................................................................................ 17
Contact Us ...................................................................................... 18
Rotophere Q3 User Manual Rev. 2
Before You Begin
!
1. Before You Begin
What Is Included
• Rotosphere Q3
•Power Cord
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
• 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 caus e
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, howe ver ,
Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not co mmit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest
version from www.chauvetdj.com
The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images
are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2017 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Rotosphere Q3 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &
Sons LLC. (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in th e United States and other co untries. Other com pany
and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Product at a Glance
!
Before You Begin
Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound-Active
DMX
Master/Slave
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.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
• 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.
• 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 pa rt. Always use the hanging/
mounting bracket.
• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 ° C). Do not ope rate the pr oduct at
higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operating proble m, stop usin g th e pr od uc t imm ed ia te l y.
• 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 unplugging it.
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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Auto
Program
Indicator
DMX Signal
Indicator
Microphone
Safety Loop
Sound
Sensitivity
Knob
Selecting
DMX
Personality
Indicator
Sound
Mode
Indicator
Infrared
Sensor
Power Out
DMX Signal
In/out
Feet
Display
Menu
Buttons
Handle
Fuse
Power In
Introduction
2. Introduction
Product Overview
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Product Dimensions
318 mm
266 mm
11.97 in
304 mm
3.54 in
90 mm
6.57 in
167mm
5.51 in
140 mm
4.53 in
115 mm
15.75 in
400 mm
12.52 in
Introduction
10.47 in
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Setup
!
Safety cap
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
!
1st Product
2
nd
Product
3
rd
Product
Additional
Products
!
3. Setup
AC Power
The Rotosphere Q3 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 af fixed to the product’ s back p anel, or refer to the pr oduct’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 fus e).
Make sure the product has an appropriate electric al ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
• T o eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifesp an, during periods of nonuse completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by
unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variab le 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.
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
You can power link up to 12 Rotosphere Q3 products on 120 VAC or up to 21
Rotosphere Q3 products on 230 VAC.
The power linking diagram corresponds to the North America n version of the
product ONL Y! If using the product in other markets, you must consult wit h the local
Chauvet distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in
your country or region.
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Setup
Mounting Bracket
Safety Cable
(such as CH-05 from
Chauvet)
Mounting Clamp
(such as CLP-15 or CLP-15N
from Chauvet)
Mounting
Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Rotosphere Q3 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 programm ing pur po se s.
• Make sure that the structure onto which you ar e mounting the product can support the product’s
weight. See the Technical Specifications
• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mo unt the product secur ely 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 powe r linking cables to
reach.
• The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the
desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually. Using tools could damage the
knobs.
Mounting Diagram
for weight information.
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Operation
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
DMX Mode
Static Colors C-- C 1–23 Static colors
Automatic
Programs
Auto Speed S-- S 1–100 Program speed for P 1–5
Sound-Active
Mode
Custom Color
Mixing
Infrared Mode SEt
to see the button locations on the control panel.
3Ch d 1–510 3-channel DMX mode
9Ch d 1–504 9-channel DMX mode
19Ch d 1–494 19-channel DMX mode
P-- P 1–5 Automatic programs
Snd Snd1–3 Sound-active programs
r 0–255
u--
g 0–255
b 0–255
w 0–255
S 0–100 SMD strobe speed
Di-L
Di-r
M 0–100 Motor rotation speed
on
oFF
Custom static colors
Combine red, green, blue, and white
Motor rotation direction (left or right)
Turns infrared on or off
Configuration (DMX)
The Rotosphere Q3 works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer,
which is available from the Chauvet website
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.
The Rotosphere Q3 uses up to 19 DMX channels in a 19Ch DMX mode, which defines the highest
configurable address to 494.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com
To select the DMX Personality, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until the desired personality shows on the display. (3Ch, 9Ch or
19Ch)
2. Press <ENTER>.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Select a personality.
2. Press <MENU> repeatedly until d--- shows on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
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DMX Channel Assignments and Values
19Ch
CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
1 Red 1 000
2Green 1 000
3 Blue 1 000
4White 1 000
5 Strobe 1
6 Red 2 000
7Green 2 000
8 Blue 2 000
9White 2 000
10 Strobe 2
11 Red 3 000
12 Green 3 000
13 Blue 3 000
14 White 3 000
15 Strobe 3
Motor Control
16
(when Ch. 17 is
000–005)
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
000 No function
250 Strobe, slow to fast
001
251
255 Sound-active strobe
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
000 No function
250 Strobe, slow to fast
001
251
255 Sound-active strobe
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
000 No function
001
250 Strobe, slow to fast
251
255 Sound-active strobe
000 Stop
001
127 Rotate left, slow to fast
128 Stop
129
255 Rotate right, slow to fast
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Operation
CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
005 Blackout
000
Zones 1 2 3
006
013 Red Red Red
014
022 Green Green Green
023
031 Blue Blue Blue
032
040 White White White
041
049 Red Green Blue
050
058 Red Green White
059
067 Red Blue White
068
076 Green Blue White
077
085 Red Green Red Blue Red White
086
094 Green Red Green Blue Green White
095
103 Blue Red Blue Green Blue White
104
112 White Red White Green Blue White
113
17
Color Macros and
Auto Programs
18 Program Speed
Motor Control
19
(when Ch. 17 is
006–255)
121 Red Green Red Green Red Green
122
130 Red Blue Red Blue Red Blue
131
139 Red White Red White Red White
140
148 Green Blue Green Blue Green Blue
149
157 Green White Green White Green White
158
166 Blue White Blue White Blue White
167
175 Red Green Blue Red Green Blue Red Green Blue
176
184
185 193
Red Green White
Green Blue White
194 202 Red Green Blue
203 211 RGBW RGBW RGBW
212
220 Program 1 / Sound 1
221
229 Program 2 / Sound 2
230
238 Program 3 / Sound 3
239
247 Program 4 / Sound 3
248
255 Program 5 / Sound 3
000
250 Program speed, slow to fast
251
255 Sound-active program sensitivity
000 Stop
001
127 Rotate left, slow to fast
128 Stop
129
255 Rotate right, slow to fast
Red Green White
Red Green White
Green Blue White Green Blue White
Green Blue White
Red Green White
9Ch
CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
1 All Red 000
2 All Green 000
3 All Blue 000
4 All White 000
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255 0–100%
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
255 0–100%
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CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
000 No function
5 Strobe
001 250 Strobe, slow to fast
251
255 Sound-active strobe
000 Stop
Motor Control
6
(when Ch. 7 is
000–005)
001
127 Rotate left, slow to fast
128 Stop
129
255 Rotate right, slow to fast
005 Blackout
000
Zones 1 2 3
006
013 Red Red Red
014
022 Green Green Green
023
031 Blue Blue Blue
032
040 White White White
041
049 Red Green Blue
050
058 Red Green White
059
067 Red Blue White
068
076 Green Blue White
077
085 Red Green Red Blue Red White
086
094 Green Red Green Blue Green White
095
103 Blue Red Blue Green Blue White
104
112 White Red White Green Blue White
113
7
Color Macros and
Auto Programs
121 Red Green Red Green Red Green
122
130 Red Blue Red Blue Red Blue
131
139 Red White Red White Red White
140
148 Green Blue Green Blue Green Blue
149
157 Green White Green White Green White
158
166 Blue White Blue White Blue White
167
175 Red Green Blue Red Green Blue Red Green Blue
176
184
185 193
194 202 Red Green Blue
Red Green White
Green Blue White
Red Green White
Green Blue White Green Blue White
Green Blue White
203 211 RGBW RGBW RGBW
212
220 Program 1 / Sound 1
221
229 Program 2 / Sound 2
230
238 Program 3 / Sound 3
239
247 Program 4 / Sound 3
248
255 Program 5 / Sound 3
000
8Program Speed
250 Program speed, slow to fast
251
255 Sound-active mode
000 Stop
9
(when Ch. 7 is
006–255)
Motor Control
001
127 Rotate left, slow to fast
128 Stop
129
255 Rotate right, slow to fast
Operation
Red Green White
Red Green White
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Operation
3Ch
CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING
005 Blackout
000
Zones 1 2 3
006
013 Red Red Red
014
022 Green Green Green
023
031 Blue Blue Blue
032
040 White White White
041
049 Red Green Blue
050
058 Red Green White
059
067 Red Blue White
068
076 Green Blue White
077
085 Red Green Red Blue Red White
086
094 Green Red Green Blue Green White
095
103 Blue Red Blue Green Blue White
104
112 White Red White Green Blue White
113
1
Color Macros and
Auto Programs
2Program Speed
3 Motor Control
121 Red Green Red Green Red Green
122
130 Red Blue Red Blue Red Blue
131
139 Red White Red White Red White
140
148 Green Blue Green Blue Green Blue
149
157 Green White Green White Green White
158
166 Blue White Blue White Blue White
167
175 Red Green Blue Red Green Blue Red Green Blue
176
184
185 193
Red Green White
Green Blue White
194 202 Red Green Blue
203 211 RGBW RGBW RGBW
212
220 Program 1 / Sound 1
221
229 Program 2 / Sound 2
230
238 Program 3 / Sound 3
239
247 Program 4 / Sound 3
248
255 Program 5 / Sound 3
000
250 Program speed, slow to fast
251
255 Sound-active mode
000 Stop
127 Rotate left, slow to fast
001
128 Stop
129
255 Rotate right, slow to fast
Red Green White
Red Green White
Green Blue White Green Blue White
Green Blue White
Red Green White
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Operation
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.
Static Colors
To choose a static color, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a static color, from C 1–23.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Automatic Programs
To run the Rotosphere Q3 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 an automatic program, from P 1–5.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Automatic Programs Speed
To change the auto-program speed on theRotosphere Q3, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the program speed, from S 1–100.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Sound-Active Mode
To change the auto-program speed on theRotosphere Q3, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select a sound-activated program, from Snd1–3.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Custom Color Mixing
To custom mix a static color, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and one of the following will show on the display:
• r_ _ _ (red, 0–255)
• g_ _ _ (green, 0–255)
• b_ _ _ (blue, 0–255)
• U_ _ _ (white, 0–255)
• S_ _ _ (strobe, 0–100)
• Di-L (Motor Direction Left) or Di-r (Motor Direction Right)
or
• M_ _ _ (Motor Rotation Speed, 0–100)
3. Press <ENTER> to cycle through the options.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the number value, or select the motor direction.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 until the product outputs as desired.
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Operation
IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control
The Rotosphere Q3 is compatible with the IRC-6 infrared remote control from Chauvet. To activate IR
mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SEt shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to select on or oFF.
4. Press <ENTER>.
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 a program, from P 1–3 or press <AUTO> to
cycle through the programs.
To select a fading program:
1. Press <FADE> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <FADE> again to toggle between P 4 and P 5.
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.
2. Press <+> or <–> to select a sound-active program, from Snd1–3.
Manual Color Control
To choose a preset color with the IRC-6:
1. Press <A> (for C 1) or any number between <0>~<9> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to select a color, from C 1–23.
To mix a custom static color:
1. Press <R> (red), <G> (green), <B> (blue), or <W> (white) on the IRC-6 to
select a color value to edit.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the percentage of each color.
To control the motor speed in custom color mode:
1. With a custom color set, press <SPEED> on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the motor speed, from M 0–100.
Black Out
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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Operation
Master/Slave Mode
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Rotosphere Q3 product ( the “master”) to control the actions of one
or more Rotosphere Q3 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 3Ch, 9Ch or 19Ch 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 Stand-Alone or with the IRC-6.
2. Make the master product the first product in the DMX daisy chain.
• 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.
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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 br us h to re m ov e du st co llect ed on the ex te rn al
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 surface s un til the y ar e fre e of haz e an d lint .
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
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Technical Specifications
6. Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
Length Width Height Weight
11 in (266 mm) 13 in (319 mm) 17 in (419 mm) 8.6 lb (3.9 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
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
Consumption 46 W 44 W
Operating Current 0.7 A 0.4 A
Power linking current (products) 8 A (12 products) 8 A (21 products)
Fuse T 1.6 A, 250 V T 1.6 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 7 W 50,000 hours
Color Quantity Current
Quad-color RGBW 5 2.4 A
Photometrics
Parameter Value
Strobe Rate 0 to 20 Hz
Coverage Angle 360°
Thermal
Maximum External Temperature Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C) Convection
DMX
I/O Connector Channel Range
3-pin XLR 3, 9 or 19
Ordering
Product Name Item Code UPC Number
Rotosphere Q3 (black) 10051287 781462216351
Rotosphere Q3 (white) 10051433 781462217815
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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 Headqu a rte r s.
• If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Cha uvet Eur o pe Ltd .
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
• If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local
distributor. See www.chauvetdj.com
Benelux.
If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, 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 prepare d to provide the model number, serial number, an d
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.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
directly on the box.
for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or
for contact details.
.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside
the box:
• Your nam e
• Your address
• Your phon e 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
World Headquarters
EUROPE
MEXICO
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 - 3B
General Information Technical Support
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: (844) 393-7575
Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: (954) 756-8015
Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chuavetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 www.chauvetlighting.com
Website
General Information Technical Support
Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: eutech@chauvetlighting.eu
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97 www.chauvetlighting.eu
Website
General Information Technical Support
Address: Unit 1C Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
Voic e: +44 (0) 1773 511115
Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
Website
General Information Technical Support
(Entrance by Calle 2)
Zona Industrial Lerma
Lerma, México, C.P. 52000
Voice: +52 (728) 690-2010 www.chauvet.com.mx
Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
Website
Contact Us
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support.
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.
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