Chauvet 56-24UVB - Manual

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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