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Summary of Contents for Chauvet PiX PAR 12

  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. Technical Information ..............17 Product Maintenance .................. 17 General Troubleshooting ................18 Contact Procedure ..................19 CHAUVET® Contact Information ..............19 Returning Products to CHAUVET® .............. 19 6. Technical Specifications ..............20 Page 2 of 20 PiX™ PAR 12 User Manual Rev. 3...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    CHAUVET®. Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing material for inspection.
  • Page 4: Product At A Glance

    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 Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance. ·...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview LED Display 5-pin DMX Connectors Fuse Holder Power Out 3-pin DMX Connectors Power In PiX™ PAR 12 User Manual Rev. 3 Page 5 of 20...
  • Page 6: Product Dimensions

    Product Dimensions Page 6 of 20 PiX™ PAR 12 User Manual Rev. 3...
  • Page 7: Setup

    3. S ETUP AC Power The PiX™ PAR 12 has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 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.
  • Page 8: Power Linking

    The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY! If using the 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 9: Mounting

    Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation The PiX™ PAR 12 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. ·...
  • Page 10: Operation

    4. O PERATION Control Panel To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control Operation panel. Button Function Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu <MENU>...
  • Page 11: Configuration (Dmx)

    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.
  • Page 12: Dmx Channel Assignments And Values

    DMX Channel Assignments and Values Channel Function Value Setting 3-CH 000 ó 255 0-100% 000 ó 255 0-100% Green 000 ó 255 0-100% Blue Channel Function Value Setting 9-CH 000 ó 255 0-100% Dimmer 000 ó 255 0-100% 000 ó 255 0-100% Green 000 ó...
  • Page 13: 12-Ch

    Continued from previous page Channel Function Value Setting 000 ó 009 No function 010 ó 019 Fade transition (7 colors) 0%-100%-0% 020 ó 029 Fade transition (7 colors) 0%-100% 030 ó 039 Fade transition (7 colors) 100%-0% 040 ó 049 Auto fade transition (random) 050 ó...
  • Page 14: 36-Ch

    Channel Function Value Setting 36-CH 000 ó 255 0-100% 000 ó 255 0-100% Green 000 ó 255 0-100% Blue 000 ó 255 0-100% 000 ó 255 0-100% Green 000 ó 255 0-100% Blue … … … … … … … …...
  • Page 15: Configuration (Standalone)

    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) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
  • Page 16: Master/Slave Mode

    Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a single PiX™ PAR 12 unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more PiX™ PAR 12 units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX Mode controller. The master unit will be set to operate in an automatic mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in slave mode.
  • Page 17: Technical Information

    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. To maintain optimum performance and Maintenance minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency.
  • Page 18: General Troubleshooting

    #32 Terminator not connected Install a terminator, as indicated in the DMX Primer section. If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. Page 18 of 20 PiX™ PAR 12 User Manual Rev. 3...
  • Page 19: Contact Procedure

    If you live in the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below). Procedure · If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below). · If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your distributor of record.
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 10.7 in (271 mm) 10.2 in (260 mm) 3.5 in (88 mm) 6.9 lbs (3.1 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal)

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