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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ....................1 What Is Included ......................1 Unpacking Instructions ....................1 Claims ........................... 1 Typographic Conventions ....................1 Icon Meaning ......................... 1 Safety Notes ........................2 Expected LED Lifespan ....................2 2.
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Table of Contents 8. Operation ......................19 Additional Hardware and Software ................19 About LED Studio ......................20 Description ........................... 20 9. Technical Information ..................21 MVP™ Maintenance .....................21 Troubleshooting User Manual ..................21 Returns Procedure ......................22 Contact Us ........................22 10. Technical Specifications ................23 -ii- MVP™...
CHAUVET®. Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing material for inspection.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs. Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper installation of the product.
Internet. Refer to the LED Studio User Manual for detailed information and instructions on using LED Studio. Features · Packaged in a convenient CHAUVET® flight case that includes either two (2) or six (6) MVP™ panels · Lightweight, modular system ·...
Mounting the MVPs™ Product Overview: MVP™ 12, MVP™ 18, and MVP™ 37.5 Handle Signal Input Signal Output Power Input Underside of MVP™ Panel Ledge Power Output Fast Lock Fast Lock Rigging Rigging Plate Plate Horizontal locking knob Strip Rigging Rigging Plate Plate Vertical rigging...
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Setup The difference between each MVP™ model is the pixel pitch (space) between the LED strips and the number of pixels (LEDs) on each strip. The basic housing and components are identical. Refer to the previous MVP™ 37.5 illustration. MVP™ 18 MVP™...
MVP™ Driver. This Driver is required to operate a CHAUVET® MVP™ video wall system. Diagrams of how the MVP™ panels and the MVP™ Driver operate together follow later in this manual. For detailed information about the MVP™...
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the CHAUVET® website: www.chauvetpro.com. Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0% to 100% switch.
Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for the weight requirement of each MVP™. Truss Refer to the following diagram for truss installation. CHAUVET® offers the MVP™ Rigging Kit (sold separately) specifically designed for hanging the panels. Installation...
Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) 5. Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) Each MVP™ is joined together to create a modular designed video wall. Because the panels are interchangeable, you can create a video wall by joining several of the same model or joining different models to create a larger or more complex video wall.
Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) Use the following instructions to join your panels vertically. Each step corresponds to the number in the diagram. 1. When connecting two (2) panels, pull out the vertical rigging latch making sure it is pushed outward.
Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) Horizontally Each MVP™ can be easily joined horizontally using the two horizontal locking knobs on Joining Panels the inside left-hand top and bottom of each panel. Horizontal locking knob Instructions: 1. Align each knob with the corresponding hole on the right-hand outside of the panel to which you are joining.
Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ 6. Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ Testing Signal Each MVP™ has two (2) power supply sockets and two (2) signal sockets. · and Power The Power and Signal IN are located on the upper right-hand corner of each panel. ·...
Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ Connecting the The MVP™ video wall system you design can use two basic setup configurations to connect the signal to the video wall: (1) a configuration using 24 or less panels, and (2) a Signal Input configuration using more than 24 panels.
Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ Connecting The following sections provide information and diagrams on connecting signal and power between panels. Power and One Neutrik® etherCON® signal cable and one Neutrik® powerCON® power cable are Signal Cables included with each MVP™ package—one cable of each kind per MVP™ in the package. These cables are to be used for panel linking only.
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Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ The following diagram shows an example of a signal connection configuration using more than 24 panels. A video wall design with more than 24 panels requires: · Incoming signal connection to the MVP™ Driver. · MVP™ Driver connection to the MVP™ Signal Distributor. ·...
The connections continue until all panels are connected. · The direction of the cables used to make the power connections can vary. The power input cord for the main must be purchased separately. CHAUVET® recommends the Neutrik® powerCON® extension cable, item number PCLEAD50FT, available from CHAUVET®.
Typical MVP™ Installation 7. Typical MVP™ Installation Because a video wall system can include different components to provide a simple to complex modular wall design, use the following steps as a general guide to get started. Step 1 Open and examine the MVP™ flight case to make sure you have received all products and accessories and that each one is in good condition.
Typical MVP™ Installation MVP™ Sample The following diagram provides a sample setup for a CHAUVET® MVP™ video wall system. This system setup includes an optional MVP™ 526P Signal Processor for Video Wall additional video sources, and the MVP™ Signal Distributor to support more than 24 panels.
At the bottom, all MVP™ flight case Software packages are also listed. Item Description Item Code Item Number CHAUVET® Flight case Fits 2 MVP™ panels 12090370 MVPU-CASE2 (additional flight case) MVP™ Driver Interface between the signal source, LED Studio,...
Following is some introductory information about this software. Refer to the LED Studio User Manual for detailed information and instructions on setting up and using LED Studio with your CHAUVET® MVP™ Video Wall system. Description LED Studio enables you to create and control your MVP™ Video Wall display by addressing the panels included in your video wall and specifying and controlling video wall design.
If you still experience technical problems after trying the above solutions or if you need to send the unit for repair, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -21-...
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. The user must clearly label the package with an RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.