Chauvet Line Dancer LED Manual

Page 3 - What is included; Icons

1. Before You Begin 3 1/6/2010 11:34 AM 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included  1 x Line Dancer LED ™  1 x Power Cable  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 pr...

Page 4 - Safety Instructions

1. Before You Begin 4 1/6/2010 11:34 AM 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; A d d i t i o n a l F e a t u r e s

2. Introduction 5 1/6/2010 11:34 AM 2. I NTRODUCTION Features 4-channel DMX-512 LED effect light Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs Variable speed of motor Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX A d d i t i o n a l F ...

Page 6 - Product Overview

2. Introduction 6 1/6/2010 11:34 AM Product Overview Product Overview (rear panel) Single-yoke Hanging/Standing Brackets (2) Bracket Adjustment Knobs(2) Signal Indicator LED Sound Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Microphone Power Link Out Power In/Fuseholder DMX In DMX Out Safety Attachment Point DIP Swi...

Page 7 - ETUP; AC Power; Power Linking

4. Operating Instructions 7 1/6/2010 11:34 AM 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 connec...

Page 8 - Mounting; Orientation

4. Operating Instructions 8 1/6/2010 11:34 AM Do not use a tool on the bracket adjustment knob Hanging Bracket Mounting Orientation The Line Dancer LED ™ may be mounted in any safe position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of...

Page 9 - Configuring the Starting Address

4. Operating Instructions 9 1/6/2010 11:34 AM 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, ...

Page 10 - Standalone Operation; Automatic

4. Operating Instructions 10 1/6/2010 11:34 AM Standalone Operation Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases. These are accessed via the DIP switches on the back of the fixture. Please see the instructions below for further explanation. 1. Set DIP switch [10] to the ON position. 2. Set DIP sw...

Page 11 - Fixture Linking

4. Operating Instructions 11 1/6/2010 11:34 AM Fixture Linking In order to use this fixture in a DMX or master/slave operation, you must daisy chain using DMX cables to link from one fixture to another. In a master/slave operation, the DMX controller is not connected. Additional signal link out DMX ...

Page 12 - PPENDIX; DMX Primer; General Maintenance

5. Appendix 12 1/6/2010 11:34 AM 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 13 - Data Cabling; DMX Data Cable; Cable Connectors

5. Appendix 13 1/6/2010 11:34 AM Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a hig...

Page 14 - Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

5. Appendix 14 1/6/2010 11:34 AM 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 15 - W o r l d W i d e

5. Appendix 15 1/6/2010 11:34 AM 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 17 - Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications 17 1/6/2010 11:34 AM Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ........................................................................................................................ 12.9 in (327 mm) Width..........................................................