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MinWash™
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

USER MANUAL

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Chauvet, 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: User Manual

    Snapshot MinWash™ OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL Chauvet, 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 ..............................3 ONTACT ........................... 4 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 2. INTRODUCTION ............................5 ..............................5 EATURES DMX C 13 C ....................
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Not all fixtures have a voltage select switch. Please be sure to connect to the proper voltage. Contact Us W o r l d W i d e Chauvet Lighting General Information 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on. Caution! 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. MiNWash 2007-09-14/09:44...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Features CONTROL FEATURES • 5 or 13-channel DMX-512 LED moving yoke color wash • Pan: 540 / tilt: 270 • RGB color mixing • Variable electronic strobe • Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%) • Vector speed channel for pan/tilt, RGB color mixing and color macros •...
  • Page 6: Dmx Channel Summary 5 Channel Mode

    DMX Channel Summary 5 Channel Mode HANNEL UNCTION Tilt Shutter Color Macro Reserved Product Overview Lens Projector Head Readout Control Panel DMX In DMX Out IEC Power Connection w/ fuse holder Voltage Selector Switch CA-9 Controller Input MiNWash 2007-09-14/09:44...
  • Page 7: Setup

    Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures 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 8: Cable Connectors

    If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. Note! CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO...
  • Page 9: Master/Slave Fixture Linking

    Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cabl e coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input conne ctor of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    4. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display. Button Function Used to access the menu or to return to a <MODE/ESC> previous menu option Scrolls through menu options in ascending <UP>...
  • Page 11: Menu Map

    Menu Map MinWash 2007-09-14/09:44...
  • Page 12: User Configurations

    User Configurations T O SET T H E P A N T O I N V ER T ING OR NON- IN VERT ING: Press the Mode button until it shows Use the Up/Down buttons to set to the desired inversion, press enter to confirm. T O SET THE T I LT TO I N V ERTING OR NON- IN VERTING: Press the Mode button until it shows Use the Up/Down buttons to set to the desired inversion, press enter to confirm.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to a factory installed program in one of two speeds. To set the fixture in auto mode Fast, select . Once confirmed the display reads 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 link up to 32 units together without a controller.
  • Page 14: Dmx Channel Values (13 Channel)

    DMX Channel Values (13 Channel) HANNEL ALUE UNCTION Pan Fine Tilt Tilt Fine 255 Vector Speed: (Normal → Slow) Dimmer/Strobe Closed 100-0% Strobe (slow → fast) Open 0-100% Green 0-100% Blue 0-100% Color Macros No Function Magenta Purple Orange Pink Yellow Pale Green Light Blue...
  • Page 15: Dmx Channel Values (5 Channel)

    DMX Channel Values (5 Channel) HANNEL ALUE UNCTION 255 Pan Tilt Dimmer/Strobe Closed 100-0% Strobe (slow → Fast) Open Color Macros No Function Magenta Purple Orange Pink Yellow Pale Green Light Blue Teal Sky Blue Blue Olive Turquoise Orange Yellow Magenta White Color-Change Macro 1...
  • Page 16: Setting The Starting Address

    SETTING TH E STAR TING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address.
  • Page 17: Dmx Quick Reference Chart

    D MX QU ICK R EFER ENC E CHART DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP #9 0 0 0 SWITCH SET 0=OFF #8 0 0 0 1=ON #7 0 0 1 X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 #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...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. MinWash...
  • Page 19: Technical Support

    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’)
  • Page 20: General Maintenance

    Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # 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 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length..........................6.8 in (173 mm) Width ..........................6.8 in (173 mm) Height ..........................9.8 in (249 mm) Weight ..........................8.3 lbs (3.8 kg) POWER Switch-selectable power settings ..............120V 60Hz AC or 230V 50Hz Fuse............................2A 250V Inrush Power ......................

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