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 ....................................5 EATURES ................................... 5 RODUCT VERVIEW 3. SETUP ....................................6 AC P ....................................
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. Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
2. I NTRODUCTION Features 3 or 7-channel DMX-512 slim LED PAR can Operating modes: 3-channel: RGB control 7-channel: RGB, macros, run/strobe speed, automatic/sound, dimmer Static colors and RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX with variable speed Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX Pulse effect with adjustable speed Addi t i ona l Fe at ur e s...
3. S ETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Mounting Orientation The SlimPAR™ 56 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.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
Menu Map UNCTION UNCTION ELECTION ELECTION NSTRUCTION 7 Color Switching 7 Color fading Select between 2 switching and 2 fading built-in programs 3 Color Switching 3 Color Fading Use the Audio Adjustment 7 Color sound active Knob located on the back Select between 2 sound active programs 3 Color sound active of the fixture...
Standalone Operation Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases. These are accessed via the control panel, and the speed may be adjusted for the chases. Please see the instructions below for further explanation. Press <MENU> until appears on the LED screen. Press <ENTER>.
Fixture Linking In order to use this fixture in a DMX or master/slave operation, you must daisy chain using DMX cables to link from one fixture to another. In a master/slave operation, the DMX controller is not connected. DMX controller (only in DMX operation) Additional signal...
5. A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required.
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.
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...
Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit #32 Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or Interference from AC wires black lights If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support. Contact Us Wor l d Wi de...
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.
Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ..........................9.5 in (241 mm) Width ..........................8.8 in (224 mm) Height ........................... 2.2 in (56 mm) Weight ..........................2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) POWER Auto-ranging Power Supply ................100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption @ 120 VAC, 60 Hz ............ 8 W (0.2 A) max, 0.2 A inrush Power Consumption @ 230 VAC, 50 Hz ..........12 W (0.1 A) max, 0.2 A inrush Power output ...........................
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