Page 2 - Edition Notes
Edition Notes MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 Edition Notes This User Manual cov ers the description, safety precautions, setup, installation, operation, and maintenance for all 3 Modular Video Panels offered by CHAUVET®. This edition was published in January 2012. Trad...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -i- Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 1 What Is Included ..................................................................
Page 6 - Before You Begin; Safety Notes; Expected LED
Before You Begin -2- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 Safety Notes Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before starting to work with the product. These notes provide important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance. This product con...
Page 7 - Setup; Product; LED Studio User Manual; Features
Setup MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -3- 2. Introduction Product Description The MVP™ is a Modular Video Panel. The MVP™ series includes three models: • MVP™ 12 • MVP™ 18 • MVP™ 37.5 Each model is a panel consisting of multiple LED full-color light strips. The number i...
Page 8 - Underside of MVPTM Panel Ledge
Mounting the MVPs™ -4- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 Product Overview: MVP™ 12, MVP™ 18, and MVP™ 37.5 Signal Input Power Input Signal Output Power Output Vertical rigging Rigging Plate Rigging Plate Rigging Plate Rigging Plate LED Strip Horizontal locking knob Fast L...
Page 10 - Product Dimensions; MVPTM Pixels; Total Pixels
Mounting the MVPs™ -6- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 Product Dimensions Each MVP™ model in the series has the same outside housing dimensions. MVP™ Pixels Per Panel Although each MVP™ has the same outer dimensions, the LED pixels per panel v ary. Each pixel is one SMD...
Page 11 - AC Power; AC Plug; Connection; Power Linking
Setup MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -7- 3. Setup AC Power Each MVP™ has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Make sure that you are connecting the MVPs to the proper v oltage, as specified in this User Manual an...
Page 12 - Mounting; Orientation; Truss; Clamp
Mounting -8- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 4. Mounting Orientation Each MVP™ is a solid frame constructed of aluminum alloy and stainless steel. This ensures each panel is stable and easy to install. Each panel also has a conv enient built-in handle located on the top...
Page 13 - Joining Each MVPTM (Creating a Modular Design); Vertically; Fast Locks
Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -9- 5. Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) Each MVP™ is joined together to create a modular designed v ideo wall. Because the panels are interchangeable, you can create a video wall ...
Page 15 - Horizontally; Horizontal locking knob
Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -11- Horizontally Joining Panels Each MVP™ can be easily joined horizontally using the two horizontal locking knobs on the inside left-hand top and bottom of each panel. Instructions: 1. Align...
Page 16 - IN; Using the MVPTM; do not
Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ -12- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 6. Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ Testing Signal and Power Connections Each MVP™ has two (2) power supply sockets and two (2) signal sockets. • The Power and Signal IN are located on the upper right-han...
Page 17 - MVPTM Driver Quick Reference User Manual; Signal Input socket; MVPTM Driver
Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -13- Connecting the Signal Input The MVP™ video wall system you design can use two basic setup configurations to connect the signal to the v ideo wall: (1) a configuration using 24 or less panels, and (2) a ...
Page 18 - Connecting
Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ -14- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 Connecting Power and Signal Cables The following sections provide information and diagrams on connecting signal and power between panels. One Neutrik® etherCON® signal cable and one Neutrik® powerCON® p...
Page 19 - Source Signal In
Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -15- The following diagram shows an example of a signal connection configuration using more than 24 panels. A video wall design with more than 24 panels requires: • Incoming signal connection to the MVP™ Dri...
Page 21 - Typical MVPTM Installation
Typical MVP™ Installation MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -17- 7. Typical MVP™ Installation Because a v ideo wall system can include different components to provide a simple to complex modular wall design, use the following steps as a general guide to get started. Step ...
Page 22 - MVPTM Sample; MVPTM Media System Flexibility:
Typical MVP™ Installation -18- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 MVP™ Sample Video Wall System Setup The following diagram provides a sample setup for a CHAUVET® MVP™ video wall system. This system setup includes an optional MVP™ 526P Signal Processor for additional video...
Page 23 - Operation; Additional
Operation MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -19- 8. Operation Additional Hardware and Software In addition to the panels, you will need other hardware and software to design, build, and operate your MVP™ v ideo wall system. The following table summarizes these additional ...
Page 24 - About LED; Description
Operation -20- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 About LED Studio LED Studio is a powerful and easy-to-learn software application used to design and run the MVP™ Video Wall system. This application is used to play other programs and supports a range of formats (.txt, .doc...
Page 25 - Technical Information; MVPTM; Always dry the external surfaces carefully after cleaning them.; Troubleshooting Guide; Symptom
Technical Information MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -21- 9. Technical Information MVP™ Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, the user should clean this product regularly. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleani...
Page 26 - Returns; Contact Us
Technical Information -22- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 Returns Procedure The user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise...
Page 27 - Technical Specifications
MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -23- 10. Technical Specifications MVP™ 12 MVP™ 18 MVP™ 37.5 Light Source Tri-color SMD LED Tri-color SMD LED Tri-color SMD LED Pixels per Panel 48 x 48 (2,304 total) 32 x 32 (1,024 total) 16 x 16 (256 total) Pixel Pitch (between panels) 1...
