Chauvet LEGEND 550 User Manual

Chauvet LEGEND 550 User Manual

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Legend™ 550
User Manual
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3000 N 29
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com

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  • Page 1 Legend™ 550 User Manual 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 3 ... 3 HAT IS INCLUDED ... 3 NPACKING NSTRUCTIONS AC P ... 3 OWER Safety Instructions ... 4 2. INTRODUCTION ... 5 ... 5 EATURES ... 5 DDITIONAL EATURES DMX C ...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    1. B EFORE What is included Ø 1 x Legend™ 550 Spot Ø 2 x Omega brackets Ø 1 x Warranty Card Ø 1 x 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. Legend™ 550 Spot User Manual 1/11/2010 11:36 AM...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Features 12 or 18-channel DMX moving yoke Pan: 540° / tilt: 270° Color wheel Two independent color wheels with 9 trapezoid dichroic colors plus white Step/split colors Rainbow color spin at variable speeds Fixed gobo wheel with gobo shake 9 steel replaceable gobos plus open Indexed, rotating gobo wheel with gobo shake 7 glass, interchangeable, slot-n-lock gobos + open...
  • Page 6: Dmx Channel Summary

    DMX Channel Summary HANNEL CHANNEL PERATION DVANCED MODE Pan fine Tilt Tilt fine Pan/tilt speed Dimmer Shutter Color 1 Color 2 Gobo 1 Gobo 2 Gobo 2 rotation Focus Iris Prism Preset Color Movement Macro Function Legend™ 550 Spot User Manual HANNEL Tilt Dimmer...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Power on/off button Fuse Power input (hardwired) DMX LED Indicator Master Standalone LED Indicator MENU DOWN Legend™ 550 Spot User Manual DMX In 3-pin DMX Out 3-pin DMX Out 5-pin DMX In 5-pin 1/11/2010 11:36 AM Sound LED Indicator Slave Standalone...
  • Page 8: Setup

    3. S ETUP Legend™ 550 Spot User Manual 1/11/2010 11:36 AM...
  • Page 9: Maximizing The Life Of Your Lamp

    Maximizing the life of your lamp To ensure the longest and most efficient use of the lamp always wait between 10 to 15 minutes before re-applying power after a shutdown. Failure to do so could result in premature aging of the lamp and failure to the electronics that drive it. Never turn off the power to the unit while the lamp is striking.
  • Page 10: Lamp Installation

    Lamp You may have to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. An MSI575 high intensity discharge 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.
  • Page 11: Replacing Gobos

    Replacing Gobos 1. Unscrew the 4 screws (S1) to detach the top cover. 2. For the rotating gobo wheel, it is a simple matter of removing the slot-n-lock gobo single assembly. Using your thumb and forefinger, grasp the gobo and remove it fro the gobo wheel. 3.
  • Page 12: Fixture Linking

    Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 13: Cable Connectors

    3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart Note! If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.The chart below details a proper cable conversion: Conductor...
  • Page 14: Master

    (male) 3 or 5-pin connector. 3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on. CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables Order Code Description DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5 m/4.9 ft DMX4.5...
  • Page 15: Mounting

    Mounting Orientation This fixture may be mounted in a vertical position. This can be a hanging or a sitting position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Note! It is not recommended to mount this fixture at any other odd angle, other than standard hanging or sitting position.
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    4. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LED Display. Button Used to access the menu or to return to a <MENU> previous menu option Scrolls through menu options in ascending <UP>...
  • Page 17: Menu Map

    Menu Map UNCTION ELECTION Addr 001 - 512 12Ch ChNd 18Ch Sh 1 Sh 2 ShNd Sh 3 Sh 4 SL 1 SLNd SL 2 SOUn bLNd 1Pan 1tLt 1dSP 1dSP dSP1 FAd1 FAd2 tESt tENp FhrS LANP Poon LPNd PooF rSEt Note!
  • Page 18: Menu Map (Home Position Adjustments)

    Menu Map (Home position adjustments) This is a hidden menu in the fixture. If the home position of one of the motors becomes misaligned, you can use this menu to realign/offset the function. See the below steps for accessing this function. Scroll through the menu, until you reach the Press and hold the <ENTER>...
  • Page 19: Channel Mode (8-Bit Pan/Tilt)

    DMX Channel Values 12 channel mode (8-bit Pan/Tilt) HANNEL ALUE 000 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 007 008 ó 015 016 ó 131 132 ó 185 186 ó 239 240 ó 247 248 ó 255 000 ó...
  • Page 20 …continued 112 ó 127 128 ó 191 192 ó 255 000 ó 127 128 ó 191 192 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 007 008 ó 015 016 ó 135 136 ó 255 Legend™ 550 Spot User Manual Gobo 7 Rotate counterclockwise (fast óslow) Rotate clockwise (slow ó...
  • Page 21: Channel Mode (16-Bit Pan/Tilt)

    18 channel mode (16-bit Pan/Tilt) HANNEL ALUE 000 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 007 008 ó 015 016 ó 131 132 ó 185 186 ó 239 240 ó...
  • Page 22 …continued 000 ó 127 128 ó 191 192 ó 255 000 ó 255 000 ó 127 128 ó 170 171 ó 212 213 ó 255 000 ó 007 008 ó 015 016 ó 135 136 ó 255 000 ó 007 008 ó...
  • Page 23: Setting The Dmx Starting Address

    Loss of signal Moves slowly No light output Stand alone mode If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location listed below. Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com...
  • Page 24: Contact Us

    XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) Legend™...
  • Page 25: General Maintenance

    Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    ©CHAUVET, 2009, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this user manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document. Legend™ 550 Spot User Manual...

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