Chauvet LED PAR 38-18C - Manuals

Page 3 - What is included; Icons

1. Before You Begin 3 4/19/2010 2:01 PM 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included  1 x LED PAR 38-18 B/C  1 x Gel Frame  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 4/19/2010 2:01 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 voltage y...

Page 5 - NTRODUCTION; Features

2. Introduction 5 4/19/2010 2:01 PM 2. I NTRODUCTION Features 3 or 7-channel DMX 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 mas...

Page 6 - Photometrics

2. Introduction 6 4/19/2010 2:01 PM Photometrics The photometric readings have been provided at 1 m, 3 m, and 5 m. Below, you will find a 3-dimensional drawing of the beam and field angles, along with lux and beam diameter for the field and beam angles. The lux measurements provided are maximum outp...

Page 7 - Product Overview

2. Introduction 7 4/19/2010 2:01 PM Product Overview Power Output LED Signal Indicator DMX In Power Input Power Input Microphone Audio Adjustment Knob Fuseholder Gel Frame Gel Frame Release Bracket Adjustment Knob Bracket Adjustment Knob Attachment Bolt (not meant to be adjusted) DMX Out Light Outpu...

Page 8 - ETUP; AC Power; Power Linking

3. Setup 8 4/19/2010 2:01 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. Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to ...

Page 9 - Mounting; Orientation; Rigging

3. Setup 9 4/19/2010 2:01 PM Do not use a tool on the bracket adjustment knob Mounting Bracket Secondary bracket (used primarily for standing position) Aim the fixture with the gel frame release pointing up, (as shown in this diagram) Mounting Orientation The LED PAR 38-18 B/C may be mounted in any ...

Page 10 - DMX Operation

4. Operating Instructions 10 4/19/2010 2:01 PM 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS DMX Operation This is the operating mode which will allow for control 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 ref...

Page 11 - Standalone Operation; Automatic; Static Colors

4. Operating Instructions 11 4/19/2010 2:01 PM Standalone Operation Automatic This fixture has a preprogrammed color fade program. This is accessed via the DIP switches on the back of the fixture, and the speed may be increased, as well. Please see the chart below for further explanation. Mode DIP s...

Page 12 - DMX Channel Values

4. Operating Instructions 12 4/19/2010 2:01 PM DMX Channel Values 7-CH Mode C HANNEL V ALUE F UNCTION 1 000  255 Red Dimmer: 0%~100% 2 000  255 Green Dimmer: 0%~100% 3 000  255 Blue Dimmer: 0%~100% 4 000  015 016  255 Color Macros (override CH.1~3) No Function Color Macros 5 000  255 Speed (CH...

Page 13 - PPENDIX; DMX Primer; General Maintenance

5. Appendix 13 4/19/2010 2:01 PM 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 t...

Page 14 - Data Cabling; DMX Data Cable; Cable Connectors

5. Appendix 14 4/19/2010 2:01 PM 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 ...

Page 15 - Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

5. Appendix 15 4/19/2010 2:01 PM This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX input/output panel of a lighting fixture. Universal DMX Controller Continue the link 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-p...

Page 16 - Contact Us; W o r l d W i d e

5. Appendix 16 4/19/2010 2:01 PM Setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a start address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start addre...

Page 18 - Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications 18 4/19/2010 2:01 PM Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length .......................................................................................................................... 9.3 in (235 mm) Width.........................................................