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Chauvet DMX512 manual

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    Snapshot OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle MiN™ S pot 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[...]

  • Page 2

    T ABLE OF C ONTENTS MiN™ Spot ..................................................................................................................... ................................ 1 USER MA NUAL ................................................................................................................... ........................... 1 1. Bef[...]

  • Page 3

    1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x MiN™ Spot ¾ Power Cord ¾ Warranty 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 immediately and retain packing mater[...]

  • Page 4

    Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, it 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 they also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are conne[...]

  • Page 5

    2. I NTRODUCTION Features CONTROL FEATURES • 5 or 13-channel DMX-512 LED moving yoke • Pan: 540 o / tilt: 270 o • RGB color mixing • Gobo wheel 9 gobos + open Gobo wheel spin effect • Variable electronic strobe • Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%) • Vector speed channel for pan/tilt, RGB color mixing and color ma cros • Built-i[...]

  • Page 6

    DMX Channel Summary - 5 Channel Mode C HANNEL F UNCTION 1 Pan 2 Tilt 3 Shutter 4 Color Macro 5 Gobo Product Overview Projector Head Lens Focus LED Readout Control Panel DMX In DMX Out IEC Power Connector with Fuse holder (Rear) Voltage Selector Switch CA-9 Controller Input ( rear ) ( rear ) MiN™ Spot User Manual 6 2008-07-15/12 :39[...]

  • Page 7

    3. S ETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement The fuse is located inside this With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and re[...]

  • Page 8

    CABLE CONNECTORS CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the othe r end. Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the othe r end. 2 1 3 OUTPUT Termination reduces signal er rors. To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is al ways advis[...]

  • Page 9

    Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DM X cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixtur e consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proc[...]

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    4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four pa nel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display. Button Function <MODE/ESC> Used to access the menu or to ret urn to a previous menu option <UP> Scrolls through menu options in ascending order <DOWN> Scrolls through me[...]

  • Page 11

    Menu Map MiN™ Spot User Manual 11 2008-07-15/12 :39[...]

  • Page 12

    User Configurations TO SET THE PAN TO INVERTING OR NON-INVERTIN G: 1) Press the Mode button until it shows or 2) Use the Up/Down buttons to set to the desired inversion, press enter to confirm. TO SET THE TIL T TO INVE RTING OR NON-INVERTING: 1) Press the Mode button until it shows or 2) Use the Up/Down buttons to set to the desired inversion, pres[...]

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    Stand-Alone Mode ( Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to a factory installed program in one of two speeds. 1) To set the fixture in auto mode Fast , select . Once confirmed the display reads 2) To set the fixture in auto mode Slow , select Once confirmed the display reads Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound): This mode will allow you to [...]

  • Page 14

    DMX Channel Values (13 Channel) C HA NNE L V ALU E F UNCTION 1 000 Ù 255 Pan 2 000 Ù 255 Pan Fine 3 000 Ù 255 Tilt 4 000 Ù 255 Tilt Fine 5 000 Ù 255 V ector Speed: (Normal → Slow) 6 000 Ù 007 008 Ù 134 135 Ù 239 240 Ù 255 Dimmer/Strobe Closed 100-0% Strobe (slow → fast) Open 7 000 Ù 255 Red 0-100% 8 000 Ù 255 Green 0-100% 9 000 Ù 25[...]

  • Page 15

    DMX Channel Values (5 Channel) C HANNEL V AL UE F UNCTION 1 000 Ù 255 Pan 2 000 Ù 255 Tilt 3 000 Ù 007 008 Ù 134 135 Ù 239 240 Ù 255 Dimmer/Strobe Closed 100-0% Strobe (slow → Fast) Open 4 000 Ù 007 008 Ù 021 022 Ù 035 036 Ù 049 050 Ù 063 064 Ù 077 078 Ù 091 092 Ù 105 106 Ù 119 120 Ù 133 134 Ù 147 148 Ù 161 162 Ù 175 176 Ù 189[...]

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    Troubleshooting Symptom Solution(s) Applies to 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 slow Chec[...]

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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 6. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned i[...]

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    General Maintenance 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 red[...]

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    MiN™ Spot User Manual 19 2008-07-15/12 :39 Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length......................................................................................................................... .... 6.8 in (173 mm) Width .....................................................................................................[...]