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Chauvet DMX512 manual

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  • Page 1

    SX Gobo™ Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 2 9 th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954 ) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.co m[...]

  • Page 2

    T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................................................................................ ................... . 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ............................................................................................................................... .......... 3 U NPACKING I NSTRU[...]

  • Page 3

    1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x SX Gobo™ ¾ EHJ 24V 250W Lamp ¾ 7 Replaceable Gobos 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. Notify the shipper immediat[...]

  • Page 4

    Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. x 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. x Always make sure that you are connec[...]

  • Page 5

    2. I NTRODUCTION Features x High-output rotating gobo projector x Interchangeable rotating color/gobos 6 metal gobos with 5 dichroic colors + white x Dual spring clips for a single dichroic color x Adjustable rotation speed x 3-position switch: CW rotation Stop CCW rotation x Fan cooled Product Overview Lamp Access Thumbscrew Lamp Alignment Screw F[...]

  • Page 6

    3. S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. An 800W halogen lamp is included. Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering 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 bulb w[...]

  • Page 7

    Lamp Alignment How-To Lamp alignment screws Often, after a new installation of a lamp, you will find that there is an uneven field of light or what is refered to as a hot spot. This is due to the most intense point of the lamp source not being positioned optimally within the reflector. There are three lamp alignment screws provided at the base of t[...]

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    Figure A Figure B Figure C Replacing Gobos 1) Open the top cover by removing the six screws indicated in figure A. 2) Remove the retaining spring using a flathead screwdriver (figure B). 3) Remove the gobo and replace with a new gobo. Note: The black side of the g obo should be facing the lamp. 4) Reinsert the retaining spring. Note: The two spring[...]

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    Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for v entilation. RIGGING Hanging Clamp It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After[...]

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    General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers 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 Check total load placed on device 9 Chase is too sl[...]

  • Page 11

    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 - (Attention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. A PPENDIX General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize we ar fixtures should[...]

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    Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon recei pt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. An y other claim for items such as missing component[...]