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Chauvet CH-175 manual

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    CHAUVET, 3000 N 29 th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U .S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929 -1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com CH-175 Color Bank™ 12 USER MANUAL[...]

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    CH-175 User Manual 2 2004-09-20/13:36 T ABLE OF C ONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ....................................................................................................[...]

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    CH-175 User Manual 3 2004-09-20/13:36 B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x CH-175 with hanging brackets and knobs ¾ Power cord with plug ¾ Manual ¾ 3 color gels of the following colors; yellow, red, blue & green ¾ 12 x JCDR 50W 120V lamps ¾ Warranty Card Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack t[...]

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    CH-175 User Manual 4 2004-09-20/13:36 I NTRODUCTION The Color Bank 12 is a compact striplight also re ferred to as a bor derlight. It is ideal for providing basic area washes for small stages yet small and li ghtweight enough for mobile applications. Other applications include cove, perimeter, me rchandise, and wall wash illumination. Features • [...]

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    CH-175 User Manual 5 2004-09-20/13:36 Remo ve sc re ws Slide switch up or down depending on your line voltage. S ETUP Lamp You will need to install the lamps prior to the initial operation of the fixture. Twelve JCDR 50W 120V MR-16 halogen lamps are included. Warning! When replacin g th e lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allo w t[...]

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    Setup CH-175 User Manual 6 2004-09-20/13:36 Hanging Clamp Clam p sold se p aratel y! • All fixtures must be powered directly off a swit ched circuit and cannot be run off a rhe ostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100 % switch. • Before applying power to a fixture , check[...]

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    CH-175 User Manual 7 2004-09-20/13:36 O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Foreword The user buttons on this fixture will become “HOT” to the touch after a fe w minutes of operation. It is important to set all manual settings within the first few minutes of operation while the unit is cool to warm. Operating Modes The CH-175 can be operated in three ways. [...]

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    CH-175 User Manual 8 2004-09-20/13:36 Optional Footswitch Controlle r Daisy Chain Connection MASTER/SLAVE SETTI NGS 1) Connect the 5 pin plug cable to the LINK (Out ) connector of the first fixture. 2) Connect the other end of the 5 pin cabl e coming from the first fixture to the LINK (In) connector on the next fixture as illustrated below. Note! T[...]

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    CH-175 User Manual 9 2004-09-20/13:36 A PPENDIX General Maintenanc e To maintain optimum performance and minimize we ar fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determi ning frequenc y. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output perform anc[...]

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    Appendix CH-175 User Manual 10 2004-09-20/13:36 General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Co ntrollers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset 9 Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 9 Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Ch[...]

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    Appendix CH-175 User Manual 11 2004-09-20/13:36 Technical Specifica tions WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length......................................................................................................................... .. 140 mm (5.51 in) Width ..................................................................................................[...]