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Edition Notes The Ovation P-56FC User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the Ovation P-56FC as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks Chauvet, Chauvet Professional, the Chauvet logo, and Ovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate customer’s claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it. • In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately. If this Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support. Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
LEDs, contributing to shorter lifespans if always used at full intensity. The average LED lifespan is 40,000 to 50,000 hours. To extend LED lifespan, maintain proper ventilation around the product, and limit the overall intensity. Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
2. Introduction Description The Ovation P-56FC is a compact, virtually silent par that produces a homogenized, single-source, flat, and even field of light with high CRI. The bright unit uses an advanced full color-mixing RGBAL LED system to produce subtle pastels to punchy saturates, and nearly any temperature of white. The unit accepts standard 7.5″...
Introduction Product Overview Name Bracket Menu buttons 3-pin DMX in/out Power in Fuse USB port 5-pin DMX in/out Power out Gel frame holder clip Tilt adjustment frames Gel frame Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
190 mm 6.85 in 174 mm 8.15 in 6.65 in 207 mm 159 mm 4.72 in 120 mm 10.28 in 261 mm 17.76 in 451 mm 12.56 in 319 mm 7.52 in 191 mm Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
Never exceed 12 A on a single circuit. Power-linking cables can be purchased separately. DMX Linking The Ovation P-56FC can be linked to a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX-compatible products with this product, it’s possible to control each individually with a single DMX controller.
Master/Slave Connectivity The Master/Slave mode allows an Ovation P-56FC (the master) to control one or more Ovation P-56FC products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One Ovation P-56FC becomes the master when running an auto program or in Static mode.
Overhead Mounting Floor Mounting Alternate Lens Changing Procedure The Ovation P-56FC has the ability to have different types of lenses installed. The interchangeable lenses allow the product to have alternate beam angles. To remove the lens Pull knob up.
Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value when in a <DOWN> function Control Options Set the Ovation P-56FC starting address in the 001-512 DMX range. This enables control of up to 17 products in the 16-channel personality. Programming Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options.
Operation Menu Map Refer to the Ovation P-56FC product page on www.chauvetprofessional.com for the latest menu map. Main Level Programming Levels Description Selects DMX address (*highest Address 001–512* channel restricted to personality Address chosen) 1-channel: dimmer, red shift Virtual Color Wheel...
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Refer to Temperature 4500K Color Temperature Chart specific values. 5000K 5600K 6000K 6500K Green Combines red, green, blue, amber, Manual Blue 0–255 and lime to make a custom color Color Mixer (0–100%) Amber Lime Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
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Shows total LED hours Information Version V_._ Shows current firmware version _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Shows product UID Reset Resets the product to factory default Factory settings Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
Go to the Red Shift main level. Select On or Off. Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a group of Ovation P-56FC products (the slaves) to simultaneously duplicate the output of another Ovation P-56FC (the master) without a DMX controller. To set each of the slaves: Go to the Master/Slave main level Select Slave.
Keep a safe distance from flammable objects. Back Light This setting allows for selection of the amount of time the backlight on the Ovation P-56FC’s display stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel. Go to the Back Light main level.
Operation Virtual Color Wheel The Ovation P-56FC includes a feature called the Virtual Color Wheel (VCW). This feature is available as a standalone control mode for manual use and as a control channel in select DMX personalities. More than 30 premixed colors, custom blended by Chauvet engineers, are available to call up for easier programming.
Operation Color Temperature Chart Temperature Green Blue Amber Lime Value Value Value Value Value 2800K 3000K 3200K 3500K 4000K 4500K 5000K 5600K 6000K 6500K Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
088 095 Dimmer speed 3 (slowest) 096 103 Fan auto 104 111 Fan on 112 119 Fan off 120 127 Fan silent 128 255 Reserved for future use Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
000 010 No function – – – Strobe 011 255 Strobe, slow to fast Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 000 255 0–100% Saturation 000 255 0–100% Value 000 255 0–100% Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them. Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
For warranty terms and conditions and return information, please visit our website. For customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration. For customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration. Ovation P-56FC User Manual Rev. 1...
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