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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 3: Before You Begin
In addition, retain the container and all the packing material for inspection. See the Claims section in the “Technical Information” chapter. Text Conventions CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text. Convention [10] <Menu>... -
Page 4: Safety Notes
Safety Notes Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document. -
Page 5: Introduction
2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel (LED display) Microphone adjustment knob Microphone Bracket adjustment knob DMX In DMX Out SlimPAR™ 56 User Manual (Rev. 02) Satellite™ Power In Fuseholder Power In Power Out Page 5 of 17... -
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 SlimPAR™ 56 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. 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. Mount the fixture securely. -
Page 8: Operation
4. O PERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Button <MENU> <UP> <DOWN> <ENTER> Menu Map Mode 3-CH 7-CH Page 8 of 17 Function Press it to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option Use it to scroll up the list of options... -
Page 9: Configuration (Dmx)
Configuration (DMX) 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: Static Mode
Static Mode To enable the Static mode, do the following: 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2) Turn this product on 3) Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display. 4) Press <ENTER>. 5) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the preset color: C1~C7. 6) Press <ENTER>. -
Page 11: Dmx Channel Assignments And Values
DMX Channel Assignments and Values 7-CH Mode Channel (when CH.6 is between 032~223) 3-CH Mode Channel SlimPAR™ 56 User Manual (Rev. 02) Function Value 000 255 0~100% 000 255 0~100% Green 000 255 0~100% Blue 000 015 Color Macros 016 ... -
Page 12: 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. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency. -
Page 13: General Troubleshooting
Product does not power up Fixture does not respond to DMX Intermittent DMX Problems If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. SlimPAR™ 56 User Manual (Rev. 02) Possible Cause Excessive load on the circuit ... -
Page 14: Returns Procedure
Be sure to pack the fixture properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use. CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s). Claims The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping to this product or any part that shipped with it. -
Page 15: 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. Any DMX compatible fixture will require one or more consecutive DMX channels to operate. Because of the many different types of DMX compatible fixtures, they may vary in the total number of channels they require. -
Page 16: Dmx Cabling
Despite their apparent similarities, data cables are electrically different from standard microphone cable because they can carry high frequency digital signals and are less prone to electromagnetic interference. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable. -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length 9.5 in (241 mm) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Switching (internal) Parameter Consumption Power I/O Connectors Cord plug Fuse Light Source Photo Optic Parameter Illuminance @ 1 m Illuminance @ 2 m...