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Your shipment includes: • Cameleon Flood 7 RGB with special 3-pin to IEC powercable 1,35m • User manual LED Expected Lifespan LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time.
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If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.
Operating Determinations • This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. • The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 meter. •...
Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN...
Description of the device Features The Showtec Cameleon Flood 7 RGB is a light effect with high output and great effects. • Control: IR remote (42704), not included ! • XLR 3-pin to mini 3-pin cable (42708) to connect the Cameleon to DMX, not included! •...
Backside Fig. 2 3) 3-pin mini DMX In 4) 3-pin mini DMX Out 5) Power Out 6) Power IN Please make sure to obtain the XLR 3-pin to mini 3-pin cable (42708) to connect the device to DMX. Please make sure to also obtain the remote control (42704) to connect the device to DMX.
Optional Accessories 42704 Remote control 42705 Power extension cable 3m 42706 Power connection cable 3m 42707 DMX Extension cable 3m 42708 Special XLR to small 3-pin cable 3m 42709 Endcap (when using the Cameleon outdoors, make sure the last device in a chain has 2 endcaps screwed on the Powwer Out and DMX Out)
Installation Remove all packing materials from the Cameleon Flood 7. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode.
Multiple Cameleon Floods (Master/Slave control) 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Cameleon Flood 7. The pins: Earth Signal - Signal + Link the units as shown in (Fig.
Multiple Cameleon Floods (DMX Control) 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Cameleon Floods.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
Operation via the remote (72704) not included The remote is necessary for the Cameleon Flood to function. 1. Blackout 8. Speed 2. Red 9. DMX Mode 3. Green 10. Sound Active (No function) 4. Blue 11. Slave 5. Auto Run 12.
5. DMX Mode D button (9): First press the D-button, the LEDs will blink once. S button (12): Press this button to start the DMX Address Setup. The LEDs will blink three times. Through these blinking color, the Cameleon indicates its current DMX address. Use the buttons (0-9) to set the DMX address Value Blink Color...
Channel 3 – Blue 0-255 Blue gradual color brightness from 0 to 100% Maintenance The Showtec Cameleon Flood requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth.
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• Check that power is switched on One or more and cables are plugged in. fixtures are Internal fuse blown. • Contact your Showtec dealer. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. • Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin XLR Out of the controller •...
Product Specification Model: Showtec Cameleon Flood 7 RGB • Control: IR remote (42704), not included ! • XLR 3-pin to mini 3-pin cable (42708) to connect the Cameleon to DMX, not included ! • LED Quantity: 7x 3-in-1 3 Watt RGB LEDs •...
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