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Summary of Contents for Chauvet Hemisphere 5
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. Before you Begin ................3 What is Included ..................3 Unpacking Instructions ................3 Text Conventions ..................3 Icons ......................3 Safety Notes ..................... 4 2. Introduction..................5 Product Overview ..................5 3. Setup ....................6 AC Power .................... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Document Information The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. © Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved Printed in P.R.C. -
Page 4: Safety Notes
Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Auto Programs Outdoor Use Auto-ranging Power Supply Sound Activated Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Master/Slave Duty Cycle Safety Notes Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. ·... -
Page 5: Introduction
2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel Safety Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Power In Power Out DMX In DMX Out Back Panel Hemisphere™ 5 User Manual (Rev. 02c) Page 5 of 18... -
Page 6: Setup
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of this product ONLY! If using this product in other markets, you must consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region. -
Page 7: Mounting
Mounting Orientation The Hemisphere™ 5 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation around it. Rigging Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for weight information. -
Page 8: Operation
4. O PERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Button Function Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu <MENU> option <DOWN> Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value <UP>... -
Page 9: Configuration (Dmx Connectivity)
Configuration (DMX Connectivity) Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it with a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. 3) Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this product. -
Page 10: Configuration (Standalone Modes)
Configuration (Standalone Modes) Setting this product to operate in standalone mode will allow you to control it without a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. 3) Select a standalone mode, as indicated in the next sections. Never connect a fixture that is operating in any standalone mode, whether Static, Automatic, or Sound to a DMX string already connected to a DMX controller. -
Page 11: Master/Slave Mode
Master/Slave Mode This mode allows a single Hemisphere™ 5 unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Hemisphere™ 5 units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode. -
Page 12: Dmx Channel Assignments And Values
DMX Channel Assignments and Values 4 Channel Mode Channel Function Value Setting 000 ó 009 Blackout 010 ó 019 020 ó 0 29 Green 030 ó 039 Blue 040 ó 0 49 White 050 ó 0 59 Amber 060 ó... -
Page 13: Technical Information
5. T ECHNICAL NFORMATION General Maintenance Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting fixtures at least twice a month. -
Page 14: General Troubleshooting
#32 · · Terminator not connected Install a terminator, as indicated in “DMX Primer”. If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Page 14 of 18 Hemisphere™ 5 User Manual (Rev. 02c) -
Page 15: Returns Procedure
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, the customer must make claims to CHAUVET® within seven (7) days of receiving the merchandise. -
Page 16: Dmx Primer
DMX Primer The USITT DMX512-A data transmission protocol (DMX, from now on) is based on the EIA-485 standard and it has 512 channels (001 to 512). This system requires a controller (DMX controller), one or more DMX compatible fixtures, and a DMX circuit (also known as “DMX universe”) to link the fixtures to the controller. -
Page 17: Dmx Cabling
You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable. If you choose to make your own DMX cable, you must use a data-grade cable such... -
Page 18: Technical Specifications
Parameter Value Rating Indoor Use Only Thermal Maximum External Temp. Cooling System 104° F (40° C) Convection I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3-pin XLR Sockets Ordering Hemisphere 5 HEMISPHERE5 Page 18 of 18 Hemisphere™ 5 User Manual (Rev. 02c)