Page 3 - What is included; Icons
1. Before You Begin 3 1/13/2011 5:38 PM 1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included • 1 x 6SPOT™ • 1 x Mounting kit • 1 x Power Cord • 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...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions
1. Before You Begin 4 1/13/2011 5:38 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; Back Panel
2. Introduction 5 1/13/2011 5:38 PM 2. I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Power In Control Panel (LED Display) DMX Out DMX In Microphone Adjustment Power Out Microphone Fuseholder Tripod Stand Fastening Knob Back Panel
Page 6 - ETUP; AC Power; Power Linking
3. Setup 6 1/13/2011 5:38 PM 3. S ETUP AC Power This fixture is auto-ranging and runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s liste...
Page 7 - Mounting; Orientation
3. Setup 7 1/13/2011 5:38 PM Mounting Orientation The 6SPOT™ may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging This fixture has multiple rigging options. They are as follows: Floor Standing (using the two mounting/standing brackets) Hanging (using the two mount...
Page 8 - Using the Control Panel; Menu Map; Configuring the Starting Address
4. Operating Instructions 8 1/13/2011 5:38 PM 4. O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Using the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED display. B UTTON F UNCTION <MODE> Used to scroll through the current operating mode, as well as back out o...
Page 9 - Operation; DMX Operation; DMX Channel Values
4. Operating Instructions 9 1/13/2011 5:38 PM Operation DMX Operation This operating mode 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 refer to the “DMX Primer” section i...
Page 10 - Standalone; Automatic
4. Operating Instructions 10 1/13/2011 5:38 PM Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active) This mode allows a single unit, the master, to operate in either automatic or sound-active mode. When additional (slave) fixtures are daisy chained to the master, they will all synchronize with the master and run the sam...
Page 11 - PPENDIX; General Troubleshooting
5. Appendix 11 1/13/2011 5:38 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 elect...
Page 12 - DMX Primer; Data Cabling; DMX Data Cable
5. Appendix 12 1/13/2011 5:38 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 1/13/2011 5:38 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 1/13/2011 5:38 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; Claims
5. Appendix 15 1/13/2011 5:38 PM General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining cleaning frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust ...
Page 17 - ONTACT
C ONTACT U S WORLD HEADQUARTERS General Information............................................................................................ CHAUVET® Address ........................................................................................... 5200 NW108 th Ave Sunrise, FL 33351 Voice ........
