Chauvet Rotosphere Q3 User Manual
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Rotosphere Q3
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  • Page 1 Rotosphere Q3 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OTOPHERE 1. Be fo re Yo u Be g in ............... What Is Included ................... Unpacking Instructions.................. Claims ..........................Text Conventions ..................Symbols ......................Disclaimer ..................... Product at a Glance ..................Safety Notes....................2. Intro duc tio n ................Product Overview..................Product Dimensions ..................
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetdj.com.
  • Page 4: Product At A Glance

    Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document. Page 2 of 18 Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Power In Auto Microphone Program Indicator Fuse Power Out Handle Infrared DMX Signal Sensor In/out Sound Safety Loop Selecting Mode Manual Indicator Personality Sound Indicator Sensitivity Knob Display Feet Menu Buttons Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 3 of 18...
  • Page 6: Product Dimensions

    12.52 in 10.47 in 318 mm 266 mm 11.97 in 304 mm 15.75 in 400 mm 3.54 in 90 mm 6.57 in 167mm 5.51 in 140 mm 4.53 in 115 mm Page 4 of 18 Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 7: Setup

    ETUP AC Power The Rotosphere Q3 has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart.
  • Page 8: Mounting

    Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation The Rotosphere Q3 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Rigging • Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
  • Page 9: Operation

    If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could restrict the access to some of the product’s channels. The Rotosphere Q3 uses up to 19 DMX channels in a 19CH DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 494.
  • Page 10: Dmx Channel Assignments And Values

    Strobe, slow to fast  Sound Mode Sound-active strobe  Stop Rotate left, slow to fast  Motor (LED Zones 1, 2, and 3) Stop Rotate right, slow to fast  Page 8 of 18 Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 11: 9Ch

    255 Rotate right, slow to fast  CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE PERCENT/SETTING 255 Red, 0–100%  255 Green, 0–100%  All Manual Color 255 Blue, 0–100%  255 White, 0–100%  Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 9 of 18...
  • Page 12  255 Program 5 / Sound 3  Program Speed / 250 Program speed, slow to fast  Sound sensitivity (when Ch.7 is 255 Sound-active program sensitivity  between 212-255) Page 10 of 18 Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 13: 3Ch

    Sound sensitivity (when Ch.1 is 255 Sound-active program sensitivity  between 212-255) Stop 127 Rotate left, slow to fast  Motor Control Stop 255 Rotate right, slow to fast  Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 11 of 18...
  • Page 14: Configuration (Standalone)

    Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address. Press <ENTER>. Automatic Programs To run the Rotosphere Q3 in automatic mode, follow the instructions below: Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display. Press <ENTER>. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
  • Page 15: Irc-6 Infrared Remote Control

    PERATION IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control The Rotosphere Q3 is compatible with the IRC-6 infrared remote control from Chauvet. To activate IR mode, follow the instructions below: Press <MENU> repeatedly until SEt shows on the display. Press <ENTER> to accept. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to select on or oFF.
  • Page 16: Master/Slave Mode

    PERATION Master/Slave Mode The Master/Slave mode allows a single Rotosphere Q3 product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Rotosphere Q3 products (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in either Stand-Alone mode or with the IRC-6, while the slave products will be set to operate in Slave mode.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 15 of 18...
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    AXIMUM XTERNAL EMPERATURE OOLING YSTEM 104 °F (40 °C) Convection I/O C ONNECTOR HANNEL ANGE 3-pin XLR 3, 9 or 19 Ordering UPC N RODUCT UMBER Rotosphere Q3 10051287 781462216351 Page 16 of 18 Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 19: Returns

    Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number. Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.
  • Page 20: Contact Us

    Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico or Benelux, contact the dealer of record. Page 18 of 18 Rotosphere Q3 User Manual Rev. 1...

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