ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................... 3 ....................................3 HAT IS INCLUDED ..................................3 NPACKING NSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 ANUAL ONVENTIONS ........................................3 CONS ..................................4 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 2. INTRODUCTION ................................5 ......................................
In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Manual Conventions CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text. EANING...
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. •...
Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX Additional Features • Compatible with CHAUVET® Satellite™ system • Additional power output: max 20 units • Additional slave output allows for color-changing runway effect (up to 31 units) Optional Controller •...
Product Overview DMX In DMX Out Safety loop Slave Out Satellite™ Power In External Controller Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Microphone Control Panel (LED Display) Power In Fuseholder Power Link Out 2. Introduction 8/9/2010 11:50 AM...
Fixture #2 Fixture #3 The power linking shown in this document is for the Chauvet® North American version ONLY! Therefore, it is the customer’s responsibility to check with the Dealer/Distributor regarding power linking on the local version of the product. Connections and availability may change, depending on the power requirements and/or regulations of each country/region.
Mounting Orientation The COLORstrip™ Mini may be mounted in any safe position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp.
4. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS UTTON UNCTION Used to activate Mode <Mode> selection and to back out of the current Function 1 or 2. Used to select a value and <Enter> store it to memory Used to select increasing <Up> advancement in the value Used to select decreasing <Down>...
Configuring the Starting Address Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a fixture that uses seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106.
Master/Slave Linking DMX Out not used Master/Slave Out MASTER SLAVE SLAVE 31 slave fixtures max DMX Linking (DMX Controller) Master/Slave Out not used Fixture #1 Fixture #2 Fixture #3 Each fixture must be individually set to DMX mode and addressed. Please see the section on DMX addressing.
Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases. These are accessed via the control panel. The speed may be adjusted for the chases. Please see the instructions below for further explanation. Press <Mode> until appears on the LED screen. Using <Up> & <Down>, select Press <Enter>.
Custom Colors This fixture has sound-active chases. These are accessed via the control panel. The microphone sensitivity may be adjusted using the microphone sensitivity adjustment knob. Please see the instructions below for further explanation. Press <Mode> until appears on the LED screen. Using <Up>...
#32. • Keep DMX cables separated from • Interference from AC wires power cables or black lights. If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. 5. Appendix 8/9/2010 11:50 AM...
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.
Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. DMX connector configuration COMMON DMX + INPUT OUTPUT Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator.
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO ONVERSION HART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1...
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.
ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ......................19 in (484 mm) Width ......................... 3.8 in (97 mm) Height ......................5.1 in (130 mm) Weight ......................3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) POWER Auto-ranging power supply ............... 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption @ 120 V ..........21 W (0.3 A) max, 0.2 A inrush Power Consumption @ 230 V ..........
ONTACT W o r l d W i d e General Information CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)
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