Chauvet Q-ScanTM 250 - Manual

Page 2 - Table of Content

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 2 2005-11-15/13:24 Table of Content BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ......................................

Page 3 - EFORE; What is included; Unpacking Instructions; Safety Instructions

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 3 2005-11-15/13:24 Figure 1 - AC Voltage Switch B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included  Q-Scan ™ 250 with MSD250 bulb or Q-Roll ™ 250 with MSD250bulb  Removable feet  Power cord with plug  Manual  Warranty Card Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiv...

Page 4 - NTRODUCTION; Technical Features; DMX Channel Summary

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 4 2005-11-15/13:24 I NTRODUCTION Technical Features Q-Scan ™ 250 Q-Roll ™ 250 Control Features  6-7 channel DMX Intelligent Scanner  Pan: 180°  Tilt: 70°  Mechanical Dimmer/Shutter/Strobe  Rotating Gobos - 8 interchangeable rotating gobos - 6 metal, 2 gla...

Page 5 - Product Overview; Control Board

Introduction Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 5 2005-11-15/13:24 Product Overview Control Board Enter Choose Up Down     SEGMENT BUTTONS I/O PANEL OVERVIEW B UTTONS I/O P ANEL Choose Toggles menu functions DMX Out & In DMX-512 connectors Down Steps backward through menu functions Powe...

Page 6 - ETUP; Lamp; L a m p I n s t a l l a t i o n; Maximizing the life of your lamp

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 6 2005-11-15/13:24 S1 S2 S1 S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. An MSD250 high intensity discharge lamp is included. Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow th...

Page 7 - Lamp Alignment How-To; Power; P o w e r C a b l e C o n f i g u r a t i o n; Exchanging gobos

Introduction Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 7 2005-11-15/13:24 Slide switch up or down depending on your line voltage. Lamp Alignment Screws are accessible via the rear plate. S2 Lamp Alignment How-To Often, after a new installation of a lamp, you will find that there is an uneven field of ...

Page 8 - Mounting; O r i e n t a t i o n; R i g g i n g

Introduction Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 8 2005-11-15/13:24 Mounting O r i e n t a t i o n Both fixtures can sit on stage or be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position, provided, there is adequate room for ventilation. W a r n i n g It is important never to obstruct the fan or v...

Page 9 - Control Panel; Applying changes to Functions (Quick Instructions)

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 9 2005-11-15/13:24 O PERATING I NSTRUCTIONS Control Panel On the control panel you can set the DMX address, set the fixture to Master/Slave mode, reset the fixture and change fixture personality traits. Control Panel Functions F UNCTION O PTIONS N OTES   ...

Page 10 - Operating Modes; S e t t i n g S l a v e F i x t u r e s

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 10 2005-11-15/13:24 Note! If the fixture is connected to a controller, please disconnect it. The display will read the previously selected setting. Only one fixture can be the Master assigned fixture. However, 16 units can be slaved to the master unit. Operati...

Page 11 - D M X M o d e; Menu Functions; S e t t i n g t h e s t a r t i n g a d d r e s s

Operating Instructions Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 11 2005-11-15/13:24 Daisy Chain Connection D M X M o d e Operating in a DMX Control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customizing or creating a show. You can tailor your programming to suit a speci...

Page 12 - User Configurations; P 1 - P a n I n v e r t / P 2 - T i l t I n v e r t; Segment Display Configurations; P 8 - D i s p l a y I n v e r t; Service Functions; P 3 - F i x t u r e R e s e t ( a l l m o t o r s )

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 12 2005-11-15/13:24 User Configurations P 1 - P a n I n v e r t / P 2 - T i l t I n v e r t It is possible to invert the pan and tilt mirror movement from within the fixture itself. This could be helpful in situations where the positioning or rigging of a fixt...

Page 13 - PPENDIX; F i x t u r e L i n k i n g

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 13 2005-11-15/13:24 A PPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX-512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address...

Page 15 - Claims

Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 15 2005-11-15/13:24 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 mon...

Page 16 - General Troubleshooting

Appendix Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 16 2005-11-15/13:24 General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset  Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Ch...

Page 17 - Technical Specifications

Appendix Q-Scan 250 & Q-Roll 250 User Manual 17 2005-11-15/13:24 Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length ........................................................................................................................ 292 mm (11.5 in) Width...................................

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