Chauvet 56-24UVB - Manuals - manualsarea.com

Page 3 - What is included; Icons

1. Before You Begin 3 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included • 1 x LED PAR 56-24UVB • 1 x Gel Holder • 1 x Warranty Card • 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are pres...

Page 4 - Safety Instructions

1. Before You Begin 4 9/13/2010 2:33 PM Safety Instructions • 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 volta...

Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Product Overview

2. Introduction 5 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview DMX In Power Input Microphone Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Fuseholder Bracket Adjustment Knob Attachment Bolt (not meant to be adjusted) DMX Out Power Output Control Panel (LED display) Power Output Gel Frame Gel Frame R...

Page 6 - ETUP; AC Power; Power Linking; Fixture 1

3. Setup 6 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 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. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label aff...

Page 7 - Mounting; Orientation

3. Setup 7 9/13/2010 2:33 PM Mounting Orientation The LED PAR 56-24UVB may be mounted in any 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 deta...

Page 8 - Configuring the Starting Address; Menu Map; AUtO

4. Operating Instructions 8 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address The LED PAR 56-24UVB fixture uses two DMX channels. The highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 511. Any address higher than this will prevent access to ...

Page 9 - DMX Operation

4. Operating Instructions 9 9/13/2010 2:33 PM DMX Operation This operating mode allows control of the fixture with an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in t...

Page 10 - Automatic; Static Dimmer; DMX Channel Values

4. Operating Instructions 10 9/13/2010 2:33 PM Automatic This fixture has a preprogrammed pulsating chase with adjustable speed. Access this via the control panel of the front of the fixture. Please see the instructions below for further details. 1. Press <MENU> until S-- appears on the LED sc...

Page 11 - PPENDIX; General Troubleshooting

5. Appendix 11 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 5. A PPENDIX General Troubleshooting S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE ( S ) P OSSIBLE A CTION ( S ) Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing • Excessive circuit load • Check total load placed on the electrical circuit. • Short circuit along the power wires • Check for a short in the elec...

Page 12 - DMX Primer; Data Cabling; DMX Data Cable

5. Appendix 12 9/13/2010 2:33 PM DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. 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 ar...

Page 13 - Cable Connectors; Setting the Starting Address

5. Appendix 13 9/13/2010 2:33 PM Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform errati...

Page 14 - Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain

5. Appendix 14 9/13/2010 2:33 PM 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: 3-P IN TO 5-P IN C ONVERSION C HART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male...

Page 15 - General Maintenance; Returns Procedure

5. Appendix 15 9/13/2010 2:33 PM General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up ...

Page 17 - ONTACT; W o r l d W i d e

C ONTACT U S W o r l d W i d e General Information CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 th Ave Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service) World Wi...