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Page 1: User Manual
DMX-800 Constellation™ 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 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle... -
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 ... 5 HANNEL UMMARY ... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Earth Ground. Contact Us W o r l d W i d e General Information Technical Support World Wide Web Constellation User Manual EGIN Chauvet Lighting 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084... -
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. Constellation User Manual 2007-01-09/10:53... -
Page 5: Introduction
2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 13 or 19-channel DMX-512 centerpiece • Pan: 180° / tilt: 90° (each mirror) • Pan/tilt control of each mirror individually • Mechanical dimmer/shutter/strobe • Blackout, reset, sound activation and built-in automatic programs via DMX • 6 rotating gobo wheels 7 glass, rotating gobos + open on each wheel Rotating gobo wheel spin effect for each wheel... -
Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview Safety Hook Scanning Head Scanning Head Scanning Head Microphone DMX Input Connector DMX Output Connector Blackout Controller Power/DMX Jack Indicator IEC Power Connector Main Fuse Secondary Fuse Constellation User Manual Scanning Head Scanning Head Lamp Access Cover Scanning Head Top of Unit Control Panel... -
Page 7: Setup
3. S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. A 575W HMI lamp is included. Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement. -
Page 8: Fuse Replacement
Nominal impedance: 100 – 140 ohms Constellation User Manual The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. ower. you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX ctors – 30 pF/ft. FUSE 55 pF/ft. 2007-01-09/10:53... -
Page 9: Cable Connectors
(male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the outpu as stated ab ove to the input of the following fixture and so on. CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables Order Code DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4 DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft... -
Page 10: Master /Slave Fixture Linking
Master/Sl ave 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 cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector o proceed to connect from the Often, the setup for Master-Slave... -
Page 11: Operating Instructions
4. O PERATING Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the three panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display. Button Used to access the menu and scroll <MODE> through top-level menu items. Scrolls through menu options in <UP>... -
Page 12: Menu Functions
Menu Functions ESCRIPTION PTION DMX: The fixture will be controlled by a DMX signal coming from a DMX controller. The starting address must be selected, and can be set using the up and down buttons. Slave Unit: Sets the fixture to run in sync with the Master. You must set the first fixture in the data link to “Master”... -
Page 13: Dmx C Hannel V Alues (19- Channel Mode )
DMX Mode This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page 16. Press <MODE/ESC> until Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to select the desired address. DMX Channel Values (19-channel mode) HANNEL ALUE... -
Page 14: Dmx C Hannel V Alues (13- Channel Mode )
DMX Channel Values (13-channel mode) HANNEL ALUE 255 Pan 1 & 4: 128 = halfway point 255 Tilt 1 & 4: 128 = halfway point 255 Pan 2 & 5: 128 = halfway point 255 Tilt 2 & 5: 128 = halfway point 255 Pan 3 &... -
Page 15: General Troubleshooting
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the next page. Constellation User Manual... -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Technical Specifications
Data output ... locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration ...pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols... DMX-512 USITT DMX Channels ...13/19 ORDERING INFORMATION Constellation...DMX-800 WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty ... 2-year limited warranty Constellation User Manual 2007-01-09/10:53...
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