ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ......................3 What Is Included ......................... 3 Unpacking Instructions ........................ 3 Claims ..............................3 Text Conventions ........................3 Symbols ............................3 Disclaimer ........................... 3 Product at a Glance ........................4 Safety Notes ..........................4 2.
1. B EFORE EGIN · · What Is EZpar™ 56 Warranty Card · · Power Cord Quick Reference Guide Included · Infrared Remote Control (IRC) Unpacking Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Product at a Use on Dimmer Auto Programs Glance Outdoor Use Auto-ranging Power Supply Sound-Activated Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable Master/Slave Safety Notes These notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance of this product; read before using the product. ·...
2. I NTRODUCTION Overview Battery Charged Display Green Indicator Light Battery Charging Indicator Microphone Power Light On/Off Switch Control Buttons DMX In DMX Out Back Panel View Power Fuse Holder Power Out EZpar™ 56 User Manual Page 5 of 20...
3. S ETUP AC Power The EZpar™ 56 has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart.
Fuse Replacement Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse. Disconnect the product from power. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing. Remove the blown fuse from the holder. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
Power Linking The product provides power linking via the Edison/IEC outlet located in the back of the unit. Product Power Linking Diagram Product Product Additional Products You can power link up to 41 EZpar™ 56 units on 120 VAC or up to 70 EZpar™ 56 units on 230 VAC.
Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation The EZpar™ 56 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. · Rigging Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming.
4. O PERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Operation Button Function <MENU> Selects an operation mode or backs out of the current menu option <UP> Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value <DOWN>...
Configuration Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. (DMX) Turn the product on. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.
DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values Channel Function Value Setting 7-Channel 000 ó 255 0—100% 000 ó 255 0—100% Green 000 ó 255 0—100% Blue 000 ó 015 No function Color Macros 016 ó 255 Color macros 000 ó 015 No function Shutter 016 ó...
Configuration Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. (Standalone) Turn the product on. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (Static, Automatic, or Sound-Active) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
Static Colors To select a preset static color, do the following: Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display. Press <ENTER>. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired preset color: · C 1 - Red · C 2 - Green ·...
IRC Operation Note: Make sure to point the IRC directly at the receiver on the front of the product. Automatic Mode Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product. To turn on Automatic mode: Press <AUTO> on the IRC. Press <+>...
Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a single EZpar™ 56 unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more EZpar™ 56 units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX Mode controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave mode.
5. T ECHNICAL NFORMATION Product 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 Maintenance performance and minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However, usage and environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency.
6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 9.5 in (242 mm) 8.6 in (219 mm) 2.5 in (64 mm) 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal)
To return a product or request support: · In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below). · In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below). · In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Contact your distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland.
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