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Chauvet RotoSphere LED User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

      General Troubleshooting ................14   Contact Procedure ..................15   CHAUVET® Contact Information ..............15   Returning Products to CHAUVET® ..............15   DMX Primer ..................... 16   Starting Address ....................... 16   Product Linking (Daisy Chain) .................. 16  ...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within seven (7) days of receiving the merchandise. Convention...

  • Page 4: Product At A Glance

      Use on Dimmer Auto Programs Product at a   Outdoor Use Auto-ranging Power Supply Glance   Sound Activated Replaceable Fuse   User Serviceable   Master/Slave Duty Cycle Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with this product. The Notes include important safety information about the product’s installation, usage, and maintenance.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview LED Display Microphone Power Out Power In/Out Microphone Sensitivity Knob DMX In/Out  Power In Mounting Bracket Safety Hook  RotoSphere™ LED User Manual (Rev. 03) Page 5 of 18...

  • Page 6: Product Dimensions

    Product Dimensions Page 6 of 18 RotoSphere™ LED User Manual (Rev. 03)

  • Page 7: Setup

    3. S ETUP This product has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage AC Power range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for this product (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 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 9: Mounting

    Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation The RotoSphere™ LED may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Rigging Before deciding on a location for this product, always make sure that it will be easy to access the unit for maintenance and programming purposes.

  • Page 10: Operation

    4. O PERATION To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the Control Panel display. Please refer to the Product Overview (page 5) to see the buttons location on the Operation control panel. Button Function Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu <MENU>...

  • Page 11: Configuration (Dmx)

    Configuration Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DMX controller. Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. (DMX) Turn this product on. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this product.

  • Page 12: Master/Slave Mode

    Master/Slave This mode allows a single RotoSphere™ LED unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more RotoSphere™ LED 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.

  • Page 13: 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 and/or mechanical wear. Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month.

  • Page 14: General Troubleshooting

    DMX amplifier after unit #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 14 of 18 RotoSphere™ LED User Manual (Rev. 03)

  • Page 15: Contact 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. Refer to our Web site for contact details of distributors outside the US, United Kingdom, or Ireland.

  • Page 16: 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 (001 to 512). This system requires a controller (DMX controller), one or more DMX compatible products, and a DMX circuit (also known as “DMX universe”) to link the products to the controller.

  • Page 17: Dmx Cabling

    You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable. If you choose to make your own DMX cable, you must use a data-grade cable such as...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 12.1 in (307 mm) 12.1 in (307 mm) 17.4 in (441 mm) 7.1 lbs (3.20 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal)

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