Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DMX512 Chauvet
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Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle S-MOVER S t age Mover™ USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 2 9 th Ct, Hollywood, FL 3 3020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954 ) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED .......................................
1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x Stage Mover™ ¾ Power Cord ¾ W arranty Card ¾ User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that the y also receive this instruction booklet.
2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 8-channel DMX-512 stage mover • Pan: 540° / tilt: 270° • Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%) • Remote fixture reset, lamp on/off & vector speed channel Ad.
Product Overview Yoke Control Panel Head Gel Housing & Protective Screen Carrying Handle Base Voltage Selector Switch Rear of Base DMX Input Connector DMX Output Connector AC Power Input & Fus.
3. S ETUP Lamp Optional 500W or 1000W lamps may be pu rchased from any Cha uvet dealer. Warning! When replacing the lamp , please wait 15 minutes after po wering down to allow the unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement.
Fixture Linki ng You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixt ures set to a master/slave operating mode.
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CON VERSION CHART Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output c onnector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position pr ovided there is adequate room for ventilation. RIGGING It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture.
Menu Map enu Functions D ESCRIPTION M M ENU O PTION DMX: The fixture will be controlled by a DMX signal coming from a DMX controller. ess must be sele cted, and can be set using the up and down The starting addr buttons. Stand Alone – Automatic: The b uilt in programs will trigger automatically to a pre- programmed speed time.
TO SET THE TIL T TO INVE RTING OR NON-INVERTING: 1) Press <MODE/ESC> until is d ptions. isplayed. 2) Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to scroll through the t wo o is non- inverting; is inverting. TO REVERSE THE DISPLAY : 1) DE/ESC> un Press <MO til or is displayed.
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): This mode will allow you to link up to 32 units together without a controller. 1) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via th e DMX connector on the rear of the units. For longer cable ru ns we suggest a terminator at the las t fixture.
General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset 9 Beam is very dim or not bright Clean op.
If you still have a probl em after trying the abo ve solutions, please co ntact CHAUVET Technic al Support at the locati on on the next page. Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A. ) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.
General Maintenanc e To maintain optimum performance and minimize we ar fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determi ning frequenc y. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month.
Technical Specifica tions WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length......................................................................................................................... ..... 14 in (356 mm) Width ..............................................
An important point after buying a device Chauvet DMX512 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Chauvet DMX512 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Chauvet DMX512 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Chauvet DMX512 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Chauvet DMX512 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Chauvet DMX512, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Chauvet DMX512.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Chauvet DMX512. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Chauvet DMX512 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
