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Summary of Contents for Chauvet COLORbar SMD

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

    5. Technical Information ..............16 Product Maintenance ..................16 General Troubleshooting................. 17 Contact Procedure ..................18 CHAUVET® Contact Information ..............18 Returning Products to CHAUVET® ..............18 6. Technical Specifications ..............19 Page 2 of 19 COLORbar™ SMD User Manual (Rev. 01)
  • 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 Duty Cycle   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 Power In Fuse Holder Microphone Bracket Adjustment Knob 3-pin DMX In 5-pin DMX In Safety Loop LED Display 5-pin DMX Out Sound Sensitivity Knob 3-pin DMX Out Power Out COLORbar™ SMD User Manual (Rev. 01) Page 5 of 19...
  • Page 6: Product Dimensions

    Product Dimensions Page 6 of 19 COLORbar™ SMD User Manual (Rev. 01)
  • Page 7: Setup

    3. S ETUP AC Power The COLORbar™ SMD 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 Safety Notes. Orientation The COLORbar™ SMD may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Rigging  Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
  • 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 3-CH Channel Function Value Setting 000  255 0~100% Green 000  255 0~100% Blue 000  255 0~100% 7-CH Channel Function Value Setting 000  255 0~100% Green 000  255 0~100% Blue 000  255 0~100% 000 ...
  • Page 13: 24-Ch

    24-CH Channel Function Value Setting Section 000  255 0~100% Green 000  255 0~100% Blue 000  255 0~100% 000  255 0~100% Green 000  255 0~100% Blue 000  255 0~100% 000  255 0~100% Green 000  255 0~100% Blue 000 ...
  • Page 14: 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 (either Static, Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
  • Page 15: Master/Slave Mode

    Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode allows a single COLORbar™ SMD unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more COLORbar™ SMD units (the “slaves”) without the need of a Mode DMX 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 16: 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 17: General Troubleshooting

    Install an optically coupled DMX amplifier after unit #32 Terminator not connected Install a terminator, as shown in the DMX Primer If you still experience problems after trying the above solutions, contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. COLORbar™ SMD User Manual (Rev. 01) Page 17 of 19...
  • Page 18: Contact Procedure

    If you live in the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).  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 19: Technical Specifications

    6. T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 31.8 in (803 mm) 4.7 in (121 mm) 7 in (178 mm) 12 lbs (5.4 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal)

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