Chauvet DJ SlimPAR Pro Tri User manual
User Manual
Author: Anthony Chiappone
Revision:
Original Re
Updated: 6/14/13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BE FORE Y OU BEGIN ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
ICONS........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Power Linking .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Orientation................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rigging ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
4. OPER ATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 9
CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS .......................................................................................................................................... 9
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
MENU MAP ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
DMX Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Master/Slave Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
STANDALONE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Automatic .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Static Color ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Custom Static Co l o r ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
DMX CHANNEL VALUES ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3-CH Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4-CH Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
9-CH Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
5. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
DMX PRIMER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
FIXTURE LINKING (DAISY CHAIN).................................................................................................................................................. 16
DATA CABLING .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
DMX Data Cable ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
CABLE CONNECTORS ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS ............................................................................................................................................... 17
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
RETURNS PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
CLAIMS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 20
CONTACT US ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice.
CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this manual.
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lease Date: 04-19-2011
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is Included
• 1 x SlimPAR™ Pro T RI
• 1 x Quick Referenc e Guide
Unpac ki ng Instru cti o ns
be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Manual Conventions
from the regular text.
Settings
Icons
part of the user.
configuration or operation
• 1 x Hanging Bracket with Mounting Hardware
• 1 x Gel Frame Holder
• 1 x Power Cord
• 1 x Warranty Card
Immediately upon rec eiving a fixture, c arefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. N otify the shipper
immediat ely and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from
shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. S ave the carton and all packing
materials. In t he event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture
CHAUVET® manuals us e the f ollowing conventions to differentiate certain types of information
EANING
CONVENTION
[10] A DIP switch to be c onfigured
<Menu> A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
1~512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
MENU >
ON A value to be entered or selected
This manual us es the following icons to indicate inf ormation that requires special attention on the
ICONS
A menu option not to be modified (f or example, showing the operating
mode/current status)
A sequence of menu options to be f ollowed
This paragraph cont ains cr itical installation,
information. Failure to comply with this inf ormation may render the fixtur e
partially or completely inoperative, c ause damage to the fixture or cause
harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information.
Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from
functioning correctly.
M
EANING
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This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critic al, information.
Safety Instructions
• Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another
user, be sure t hat they als o receive this instruction booklet.
Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information
about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.
• Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line
voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or r ear panel
of the fixture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shoc k, do not
expose f ixture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials clos e to the unit while operating.
• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 c m)
from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
• Always disconnect fr om power source before servicing or replacing fus e and be sure to
replace with s ame fuse source.
• Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate fixture at
temperatures higher than this.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. N ever try
to repair the unit by yours elf. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sur e the power c ord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disc onnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting
bracket.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
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2. INTRODUCTION
2. Introduction 5 6/24/2013 11:35 AM
Product Overview
Power In
DMX Out
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Fuseholder
Control Panel
(LED Display)
DMX In
Safety
Power Out
Hanging Bracket
Bracket Adjustm ent
Knob
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3. SETUP
AC Power
This fixture is auto-ranging and runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power.
indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.
as a 0 to 100% swit c h.
Power Linking
Please s ee the diagram below for further explanation.
The power linking shown in this document is for the CHAUVET® North American version
country/region.
Additional power
link out
Fixture #1
Fixture #2
Fixture #3
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back
plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specific ations chart. A fixture’s listed current rating
Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only
Always conne ct the fixt ure to a circuit wi th a suit abl e el ectri ca l ground.
This fixture contains power linking via the Edison outlet located in fr ont of the power input cable.
The maximum qu antit y of SlimPAR™ Pro TRI th at m ay be lin ke d is 15.
ONLY! Therefore, it is the customer’s responsibility to check with the Dealer/Distributor
regarding power linking on the local version of the product. Connections and availability
may change, depending on the power requirements and/or regulations of each
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