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Chauvet SCORPION LRG-55 manual

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    LRG-55 Scorpion™ 55 RG USER MANUAL 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[...]

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    T ABLE OF C ONTENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN .................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ............................................................................................................................... .......... 3 U NPACKING I NSTRUCT[...]

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    B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x Scorpion™ 55 RG ¾ Warranty Card ¾ User Manual ¾ Power cord 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 ma[...]

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    Introduction Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully , which includes import ant in formation about the inst allation, usa g e and maintenance? • 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[...]

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    I NTRODUCTION You may notice that both the red and green beam s coming out of the projector are larger than the 4.95mW projectors. There is a very distinct reas on for this. Unlike 4.95mW projectors the output of the CHAUVET laser projectors with Fatbeam™ tec hnology inside outputs <20mW for each beam. Normally outputs greater than 4.95mW requ[...]

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    Product Overview DANGER: Laser Radia tion emitted from this ap erture. Before connecting the unit to AC power, make certain that the front aperture is pointed away from you or others. Fan Sound Sensitivity Knob Dipswitch setti ngs for DMX addressing & other functions DMX connectors Switch selectable power AC Power Input Power Switch LRG-55 User[...]

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    AC Power Connection: The unit is supplied with a power plug appropriat e to its voltage and destination. Should any other connections be required they must be carried out w ith the following configuration. Earth = Green/Yellow cable Neutral = Blue cable Live = Brown cable General Instructions Please read carefully and thoroughly the contents of thi[...]

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    C OMPLIANCE S TATEMENT Your LRG-55 complies with FDA/CDRH 21CFR1040 and Laser Notice 50 as well as IEC 60825- 1:2003. Due to a unique optic design, this product d oes not exceed output powers that exceed its classification and output levels government agenc ies have determined to be appropri ate for the products function. Laser Safety and Complianc[...]

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    Proper Usage This unit has been designed to be hung. It is re commended that, f or safety purposes, your lighting effect are properly mounted usi ng a suitable hanging clamp and safety cable. CHAUVET offers a range of items, which are ideal for safe mounting. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to provide useful instruction on the proper u[...]

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    DMX Mode In this mode you will be able to control each indi vidual trait of the fixture independently. The LRG-55 occupies 8 channels of DMX control. For detail ed listing of the DMX channel values refer to the Appendix section. SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a [...]

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    Operation Stand-Alone Operation (Sound_Active, Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. 1) Set dipswitches position to Sound Active or Auto Mode. Mode Dipsw itches Sound Active 10 = Off, 11 = Off, 12 = Off Auto Mode 10 = Off, 11 = Off, 12 = On 2) The unit will react to th[...]

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    Universal DMX Control (DMX Mode): This mode allows you to use a universal DMX-512 c ontroller to control lasers operation and effects. 1) To control your fixture in DMX Mode use standard XLR DMX cable t o dai sy chain your units together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. For long ca ble runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture[...]

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    A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of[...]

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    DMX Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0=OFF #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 1 0 0 [...]

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    DMX Channel Values Channel Value Function 1 000 Ù 010 011 Ù 120 121 Ù 250 251 Ù 255 Mode Laser off Dynamic Patterns Static Patterns Sound Active Mode 2 000 Ù 255 Pattern Selection Static Patterns – Dynamic Patterns 3 000 Ù 255 X Position Left > Right 4 000 Ù 255 Y Position Top > Bottom 5 000 Ù 255 Scan Speed Fast > Slow 6 000 Ù [...]

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    Dynamic Patterns & DMX Values LRG-55 User Manual 16 11/14/2007/18:46[...]

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    LRG-55 User Manual 17 11/14/2007/18:46 Static Patterns & DMX Values LRG-55 User Manual 17 11/14/2007/18:46[...]

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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......................................................................................................................... 256 mm (10.08 in) Width .......................................................................................................................... 270 mm (10. 63 in) Height[...]