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Legend
4500
OK on Dimmer
LEG-4500
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Transformer
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

USER MANUAL

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Chauvet, 3000 N 29
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Legend 4500 OK on Dimmer LEG-4500 Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave Autoswitching Transformer Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ............................3 What is included .............................. 3 Unpacking Instructions ............................ 3 Safety Instructions ............................3 LED Expected Lifespan ..........................3 2. Introduction ............................... 4 Features ................................4 DMX Channel Summary ..........................5 Product Overview ............................6 3.
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115. Caution! After prolonged periods of operation, the fixture chassis may reach high temperatures.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Features 10 or 14-channel DMX-512 LED moving yoke color wash Pan: 540º / tilt: 270º RGBW color mixing with or without DMX controller Variable electronic strobe Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%) Remote fixture reset and vector speed channel 255 user-programmable steps without DMX controller Color temperature presets (3,200ºK - 10,000ºK) or create your own Adjustable fan speed...
  • Page 5: Dmx Channel Summary

    DMX Channel Summary The Legend™ 4500 has 2 DMX channel configurations, referred to as “Personalities” in this manual and in the fixture control board. The 2 personalities are [Advanced, Basic]. Each of the personalities can be accessed from the control panel.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview DMX Input Neutrik® Power Input 5-pin DMX Output Power switch 5-pin DMX Input DMX Output 3-pin 3-pin Fuse holder Control board Legend™ 4500 User Manual 12/10/2008 4:28 PM...
  • Page 7: Product Dimensions

    Product Dimensions Legend™ 4500 User Manual 12/10/2008 4:28 PM...
  • Page 8: Setup

    3. SETUP AC Power This fixture has an auto-switching switch-mode power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages. The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate between 100V and 240V AC 50-60 Hz.
  • Page 9: Mounting

    It is recommended to use at least 2 mounting points per fixture. You can order “C” and “O”-clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor (CLP-15, CLP-06 recommended). If hanging the fixture for over head use, then please follow the below steps.
  • Page 10: Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement

    Lens Assembly Installation/Replacement The Legend™ 4500 comes with 15 lens assembly pre-installed from the factory. However, there is another optional lens assembly (LLENS3054) available as an accessory, which will alter the beam angle. Please follow the below instructions for proper replacement/installation. 2.
  • Page 11: Fixture Linking

    Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures 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.
  • Page 12: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart

    Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO...
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    4. O PERATING NSTRUCTIONS Control Options The Legend™ 4500 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512. In its simplest control form, this allows for the control of up to 36 fixtures in the 14-channel Advanced personality. DMX-512 control The Legend™...
  • Page 14: Setting The Dmx Address

    Setting the DMX address Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106.
  • Page 15: Menu Map

    Menu Map UNCTION UNCTION ELECTION NSTRUCTION 1.1 Address 000 ~ 255 Sets the DMX starting address 1.2 Reset Yes ~ No Resets fixture when selecting Yes 1.3 Fans High, Normal, Low, Auto Sets the fan speed Use with DMX controller DMX512 Built-in Program 1 Auto1...
  • Page 16: Dmx512 Channel Values

    DMX512 Channel Values The Legend™ 4500 has 2 DMX512 channel configurations [ADVANCED, BASIC]. BASIC HANNEL ALUE UNCTION 000  255 Clockwise rotate 0 ~540 Tilt 000  255 Tilt from 0 ~270 000  255 0  100% Green 000  255 0 ...
  • Page 17 ADVANCED HANNEL ALUE UNCTION 000  255 Clockwise rotate 0 ~540 Pan fine 000  255 Fine control of pan movement 0 ~3 Tilt 000  255 Tilt from 0 ~270 Tilt fine 000  255 Fine control of tilt movement 0 ~3 Pan/Tilt Speed 000 ...
  • Page 18: Appendix

    XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S- ) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’) Legend™...
  • Page 19: General Maintenance

    Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without a RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request a 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.
  • Page 20: Photometrics

    Photometrics Legend™ 4500 User Manual 12/10/2008 4:28 PM...
  • Page 21 Legend™ 4500 User Manual 12/10/2008 4:28 PM...
  • Page 22: Dmx Channels Chart

    DMX Channels Chart Legend™ 4500 User Manual 12/10/2008 4:28 PM...
  • Page 23: Blow-Out Diagram

    Blow-out Diagram. Description Part Number 1 Display/Master PCB P172-6500DP 2 X/Y PCB P170-4500XY 3 LED Driver PCB P175-4500DVR 4 LED metal-core PCB P222-4500LED 5 Electronic Transformer P140-4500ELTR 6 Mounting bracket set (not shown) P111-60BRKT 7 Pan stepper motor P176-4500PS 8 Tilt stepper motor P176-4500TS 9 Pan belt P111-4500PB...
  • Page 24: Legend ™4500 Service Maintenance Guide

    60 seconds of inactivity, or if the display stays lit indefinitely. -See section 1.6 in the onboard display “close”. If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at the location on the following page.
  • Page 25 Contact Us World Wide General Information CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support CHAUVET 3000 North 29 Court Hollywood, FL 33020 voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service) World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com Legend™...
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ..........................15.3 in (389 mm) Width ........................... 12.6 in (320 mm) Height ..........................15.2 in (385 mm) Weight ........................... 37 lbs (16.8 kg) POWER AC Power Auto-switching ..................100V~240V 50/60Hz AC Power Consumption ..................280W (2.3A) max at 120V 60Hz Inrush Current ........................

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