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Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle DMX-800 Constellation™ USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 2 9 th Ct, Hollywood, FL 3 3020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954 ) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlightin g.com[...]
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BE GIN ................................................................................................................................ 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ............................................................................................................................... .......... 3 U NPACKING I NSTRUC[...]
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1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x Constellation™ ¾ 1 x HMI 575W Lamp ¾ Power Cord ¾ W arranty Card ¾ 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 condition. Noti fy the shipper immediate[...]
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Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that the y also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are c[...]
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2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 13 or 19-channel DMX-512 centerpiece • Pan: 180 ° / tilt: 9 0 ° (each mirror) • Pan/tilt control of each mirror individually • Mechanical dimmer/shutter/strobe • Blackout, reset, sound activation and built-in automatic programs via DMX • 6 rotating gobo wheels 7 glass, rotating gobos + open on each wheel Ro[...]
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Product Overview Lamp Access Cover Scanning Head Scanning Head Scanning Head Scanning Head Scanning Head Scanning Head Safety Hook DMX Input Connector DMX Output Connector Micro p hone Power/DMX Indicato r Blackout Controller Jack Control Panel IEC Power Connector Main Fuse Secondary Fuse Top of Unit Top of Unit Constellation User Manual 6 2007-01-[...]
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3. S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. A 575W HMI lamp is included. Warning! When replacing the lamp , please wait 15 minutes after po wering down to allow the unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement. Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bul b wit[...]
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Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. FUSE ower. Fixture Linki ng need a serial data link to run lig[...]
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CABLE CONNECTORS This drawing prov ides a general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of a lighting fixture. U X Controller niversal DM Continue t he link Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the othe r end. can cause a ground loop, and your fixt ure may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm [...]
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Often, the se tup for Master-S lave d Standalone op eration re an qui res that the first f ixture i n t he chain be se sw th setting. Please consult the “Operating Instruct ions” sect io n in this manua l for complet e instruc tions for this ty pe of setup and configuration . initialize d for thi s purpo se via eith er tti ngs in the co ntrol p[...]
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4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel DOWN UP MODE Access control panel functions using the three panel buttons located d irectly underneath the LCD Display. Power/DMX Indicato r Button Function <MODE> Used to access the menu and scroll through to p-level menu items. <UP> Scrolls through menu options in ascending orde[...]
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Menu Functions M ENU O PTION D ESCRIPTION DMX: The fixture will be controlled by a DMX signal coming from a DMX controller. The starting address must be selected, and can be set using the up and down buttons. Slave Unit: Sets the fixture to run in sync with the Master. You must set the first fixture in the data link to “Master” otherwise nothin[...]
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DMX Mode This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page 16. 1) Press <MO DE/ESC> until is displayed. 2) Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to select the desired address. DMX Channel Values (19-channel mode) C HANNEL V ALU E F UNCTION (19- [...]
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DMX Channel Values (13-channel mode) Gobo DMX Val ues C HANNEL V ALU E F UNCTION (19- CHANNEL MO DE ) 1 000 Ù 255 Pan 1 & 4: 128 = halfway point 2 000 Ù 255 Tilt 1 & 4: 128 = halfway point 3 000 Ù 255 Pan 2 & 5: 128 = halfway point 4 000 Ù 255 Tilt 2 & 5: 128 = halfway point 5 000 Ù 255 Pan 3 & 6: 128 = halfway point 6 000 [...]
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General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check f an 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 Check total load placed on device 9 Chase is too s[...]
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Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A. ) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Pre ss 4) Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Att ention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned i[...]
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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 ance and can cause overheating. This can lead to re[...]
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Technical Specifica tions WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length......................................................................................................................... .. 33.5 in (850 mm) Width .......................................................................................................................... .. 31.5 in (800 mm) Hei[...]