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Chauvet 56-24UVB manual

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  • Page 1

    LED PAR 56-24UVB User Manual[...]

  • Page 2

    CHAUVET®,  2010,  All  Rights  Reserved  Information  and  specifications  in  this  User  Manual  are  subject  to  change  without  notice.  CHAUVET®  assumes  no  responsibility  or  liabil ity  for  any  errors  or  inaccuracies  that  may  appear [...]

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    1. Before You Begin 3 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included • 1 x LED PAR 56-24UVB • 1 x Gel Holder • 1 x Warranty Card • 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condit[...]

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    1. Before You Begin 4 9/13/2010 2:33 PM Safety Instructions • Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher t han t[...]

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    2. Introduction 5 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview DMX In Power Input Microphone Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Fuseholder Bracket Adjustment Knob Attachment Bolt (not meant to be adjusted) DMX Out Power Output Control Panel (LED display) Power Output Gel Frame Gel Frame Release Bracket Ad j ustment Knob Hanging/mounting [...]

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    3. Setup 6 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 3. S ETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. To determine the power requirements for a pa rticul ar fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer t[...]

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    3. Setup 7 9/13/2010 2:33 PM Mounting Orientation The LED PAR 56-24UVB may be mounted in an y position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the wei ght of the fixture. Pl ease see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture secu[...]

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    4. Operating Instructions 8 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address The LED PAR 56-24UVB fixture us es two DMX channels. The hi ghest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 511. An y address higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels. If this is your first time[...]

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    4. Operating Instructions 9 9/13/2010 2: 33 PM DMX Operation This operating mode allows control of the fixture with an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual. 1. Press &l[...]

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    4. Operating Instructions 10 9/13/2010 2:33 PM Automatic This fixture has a preprogrammed pulsating chas e with adjustable speed. Access this via the control panel of the front of the fixture. Please see the instructions below for further d etails. 1. Press <MENU> until S-- appears on the LED screen. 2. Using <UP> and <DOWN> , sel[...]

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    5. Appendix 11 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 5. A PPENDIX General Troubleshooting S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUS E ( S ) P OSSIBLE A CTION ( S ) Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing • Excessive circuit load • Check total load placed on the electrical circuit. • Short circuit along the power wires • Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/or external).[...]

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    5. Appendix 12 9/13/2010 2:33 PM DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. A fixt ure capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fi xture that indicates the first channel reserved in the cont roller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixt[...]

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    5. Appendix 13 9/13/2010 2:33 PM Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Do not allow contact be twe en the common and the fixture’s ch assis ground. Grounding the common can caus e a ground loop, and y our fixture may pe rform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to ve[...]

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    5. Appendix 14 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX outpu t connector, you will ne ed to use a 5-pi n to 3-pin adapter. The char t bel ow details a proper cable c onversion: 3-P IN TO 5-P IN C ONVERSION C HAR T Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data ( -[...]

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    5. Appendix 15 9/13/2010 2:33 PM General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output perform ance and can cause ov[...]

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    T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ............................................................................................................. 9.2 in (23 4 mm) Width ............................................................................................................... 9.5 in (2 41 mm) Height .......................[...]

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    C ONTACT U S World Wi de General Information CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 ( Attention: Service) World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com[...]