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Chauvet Q-Spot 300 User Manual

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Q-Spot 300™
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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Ok on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Multitap
Transformer
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

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  • Page 1 Q-Spot 300™ Chauvet, 3000 N 29 USER MANUAL Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave Multitap Transformer Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DMX C (V.2006 HANNEL ALUES MODE ...26 ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING ...27 ECHNICAL UPPORT 5. APPENDIX...27 DMX P ...27 RIMER ...28 ENERAL AINTENANCE ...28 ETURNS ROCEDURE ...28 LAIMS ...29 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Q-Spot 300 User Manual ...12 )...22 )...23 ) ...25 8/27/2007 5:35 PM...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    1. B EFORE What is included 1 x Q-Spot 300™ 5 Additional Free Gobos Power Cord Warranty Card 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. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.

  • 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. Q-Spot 300 User Manual 8/27/2007 5:35 PM...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Built-in automated programs via master/slave • Built-in sound-active programs via master/slave • User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes • LCD display with lock-out feature • Micro-stepping motors • Display auto on/off • Thermal switch • Fan cooled Q-Spot 300 User Manual 8/27/2007 5:35 PM...

  • Page 6: Dmx Channel Summary

    Note: V.2006 mode has the same channel configuration as the Q-Spot 250, allowing them to be used interchangeably in DMX mode. Note: the Q-Spot 300 is NOT compatible with the Q-Spot 250 when operating in Master/Slave mode, EVEN IF V.2006 mode is selected.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Head Base Q-Spot 300 User Manual Control Panel Power Switch DMX Input IEC Power DMX Output Connector and Fuse Voltage Selection Switch (Inside Cover) 8/27/2007 5:35 PM...

  • Page 8: Setup

    Never turn off the power to the unit while the lamp is striking. Always wait 15 minutes after powering on the fixture before powering down. Turning off the lamp during striking may permanently damage the lamp. Q-Spot 300 User Manual Top cover Lamp cover...

  • Page 9: Lamp Alignment How-To

    Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power. its place and reconnect power. Q-Spot 300 User Manual Warning! Lamp is hot! Risk of fire! Protect hands and eyes. Wait at least 15 minutes before opening the covers and removing the lamp from the fixture.

  • Page 10: Replacing Gobos

    Repeat steps 2-7 as many times as necessary to replace all desired gobos. Replace the top the three screws removed in Q-Spot 300 User Manual Figure A etighten Figure B Figure C r of eel.

  • Page 11: Fixture Linking

    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 12: Setting Up Admx Serial Data Link

    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 13: Mounting

    Safety cables must always be used. • ver mount in places where the fixture will be midity, extreme temperature changes or rest Q-Spot 300 User Manual ed in an y position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. st the angle of the the fixture.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU> button. <MENU> button. enu Map enu Map Menu Q-Spot 300 User Manual Q-Spot 300 User Manual NSTRUCTIONS NSTRUCTIONS Function Function s in ascending...
  • Page 15 1-Intro 1.1-Address 1.2-Reset 1.3-Lamp 1.4-Operation 1.5-Channels 1.6-Display 1.7-Info Q-Spot 300 User Manual 1.1-Address Select: 001 1.2-Reset select: No 1.2-Reset select: Yes 1.3-Lamp select: Off 1.3-Lamp select: On 1.4-Operation 1.4-Operation select: Auto1 1.5-Channels select: Basic 1.4-Operation select: Sound1 1.5-Channels select: Advanced 1.4-Operation...
  • Page 16 2-Invert 2.1-Pan 2.2-Tilt 2.3-Color 2.4-Dimmer 2.5-Strobe 2.6-Use Q-Spot 300 User Manual 2.1-Pan select: Normal 2.1-Pan select: Reverse 2.2-Tilt select: Normal 2.2-Tilt select: Reverse 2.3-Color select: Line 2.3-Color select: Step 2.4-Dimmer select: Normal 2.4-Dimmer select: Reverse 2.5-Strobe select: Normal 2.5-Strobe select: Reverse 2.6-Use...
  • Page 17 3-Range 4-Special 5-Extra ote: The default “User_key” is 3333. The “Password” is for Chauvet use only. Q-Spot 300 User Manual 3.1-P/start 3.1-P/start select: 000 3.2-T/start 3.2-T/start select: 000 3.3-P/Finish 3.3-P/Finish select: 000 3.4-T/Finish 3.4-T/Finish select: 000 3.5-Range 3.5-Range select: No 3.5-Range...

  • Page 18: Menu Functions

    8.1-Default enu Functions PTION Intro (1) Invert (2) Range (3) Special (4) Extra (5) Address (1.1) Reset (1.2) Lamp (1.3) Operation (1.4) Q-Spot 300 User Manual 6.1-User_key 0000 6.2-Password 0000 7.1-LampTime select: No 7.1-LampTime select: Yes 7.2-RunTime select: No 7.2-RunTime select: Yes 8.1-Default...
  • Page 19 V.2006 mode has the same channel configuration as the Q-Spot 250, allowing them to be used interchangeably. Note: the Q-Spot 300 is NOT compatible with the Q-Spot 250 when operating in Master/Slave mode, EVEN IF V.2006 mode is selected.

  • Page 20: User Configurations (Examples)

    The lamp will now Note: if the lam the lamp is cool Q-Spot 300 User Manual T ING OR NON- IN VERT ING: > button to access the display. til “2-Invert” is displayed and select it by pressing <ENTER> .

  • Page 21: Operation

    <UP> will scroll through the different numbers. Press <ENTER> twice to store the address. The unit can now be controlled by any universal DMX controller. Q-Spot 300 User Manual unit will auto change in Auto ressing <ENTER> .

  • Page 22: Dmx Channel Values (Advanced Mode)

    255 Rainbow effect: Fast > Slow (clockwise) 255 Frost 255 Color temperature warm bounce (slow > fast) 047 Gobo 1 Q-Spot 300 User Manual UNCTION Lamp on/off & Reset No Function Lamp on after 3 seconds when lamp is off...

  • Page 23: Dmx Channel Values (Basic Mode )

    255 Focus DMX Channel Valu es (Basic mode) HANNEL ALUE 255 Pan 255 Tilt 255 Vector Q-Spot 300 User Manual Clockwise rotation (slow > fast Counter-clockwise rotatio n (slow > fast) Shutt er/Strobe Close Open Strobe: slo w > fast (max 10fps)
  • Page 24 255 Focus Q-Spot 300 User Manual Orange Stop rai nbow effect Rainbow effect: Fast > Slow (clockwise) Prism/Frost Open Counter-clockwise rotation: Slow > Fast No rotation Clockwise rotation: Slow > Fast Frost Gobo Wheel 2 Open Gobo 1 Gobo 1 bounce ( slow >...

  • Page 25: Dmx Channel Values (V.2006 Mode )

    255 Tilt fine 255 Focus Note: V.2006 is a backward-compatibility mode that allows the Q-Spot 300 to function identically to the Q-Spot 250 in DMX, but it will not work in Master/Slave mode with the Q-Spot 250. Q-Spot 300 User Manual...

  • Page 26: General Troubleshooting

    & brushes for contact hnici y connected to device nd-alone e additional settin gs, simply nter into this he above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Applies to Foggers Dimmers Lights & Snow Controllers & Chaser 8/27/2007 5:35 PM...

  • Page 27: Technical Support

    DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX signe d in y mann er. A els should se st rting address is t fixture. The order in hich 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET -1.5 (5’) 8/27/2007 5:35 PM...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Technical Specifications

    Protocols... DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ORDERIN G INFORMATION Q-Spot 300 WARRAN FORMATION Warranty Q-Spot 300 User Manual ... MSD 250W 8000°K 2000hrs ... locking 3-pin XLR female socket 0V) Max ° °C) 15 or 13 or 12 ... QSPOT300 2-year limited warranty...

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