Chauvet Professional F2 User manual

User Manual

F2 User Manual Rev. 1
Edition Notes
The F2 User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and
maintenance instructions for the F2 as of the release date of this edition.
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F2 User Manual Rev. 1
Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ....................................................................... 1
What Is Included.................................................................................. 1
Claims.................................................................................................. 1
Text Conventions................................................................................. 1
Symbols............................................................................................... 1
Safety Notes ........................................................................................ 2
Personal Safety ....................................................................................... 2
Mounting and Rigging.............................................................................. 2
Power and Wiring .................................................................................... 2
Operation ................................................................................................. 2
Expected LED Lifespan ....................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 3
Product Description ............................................................................. 3
Features................................................................................................... 3
Required Accessories.............................................................................. 3
Optional Accessories ............................................................................... 3
Available Signal and Power Cables......................................................... 3
Product Overview ................................................................................ 4
Pixels per Panel................................................................................... 5
Scrambled Pulse-Width Modulation .................................................... 5
Product Dimensions ............................................................................ 5
3. Setup ........................................................................................... 7
AC Power ............................................................................................ 7
AC Plug.................................................................................................... 7
Power Linking .......................................................................................... 7
4. Mounting ..................................................................................... 8
Orientation ........................................................................................... 8
Mounting Points................................................................................... 8
DRB-F50CM Dual Function Rig Bar Dimensions ................................ 9
DRB-F100CM Dual Function Rig Bar Dimensions .............................. 9
Mounting with Dual Function Rig Bar (Hanging) ................................. 10
Truss Installation...................................................................................... 11
Mounting with Dual Function Rig Bar (Stacking) ................................. 12
Removing the Feet .................................................................................. 12
Flat Wall Installation ............................................................................ 13
Spacers (Flat Wall Installation) ................................................................ 14
5. Joining Each F2 (Creating a Modular Design)......................... 15
Vertically Joining the Panels................................................................ 15
Vertical Panel Connection ....................................................................... 16
Horizontally Joining the Panels ........................................................... 17
Horizontal Panel Connection ................................................................... 17

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6. Connecting (Cabling) Each F2 .................................................. 18
Testing Signal and Power Connections............................................... 18
Using the F2 Test Button..................................................................... 18
Connecting Power and Signal Cables ................................................. 19
Connecting the Signal Between Joined Panels ....................................... 19
Custom Resolutions................................................................................. 19
Signal Chain Rectangles ......................................................................... 20
Connecting the Power Between Joined Panels....................................... 21
7. LED Module Care and Replacement......................................... 22
F2 Module............................................................................................ 22
LED Lot Numbers .................................................................................... 22
A and B Modules ..................................................................................... 22
Calibration Recall..................................................................................... 22
F2 LED Module Removal......................................................................... 23
Removing and Replacing the LED Masks ........................................... 24
8. F2 Serviceability ......................................................................... 25
9. Typical F2 Installation (Hanging) .............................................. 27
10. Operation .................................................................................. 28
Additional Hardware and Software ...................................................... 28
About NovaLCT ................................................................................... 28
Description............................................................................................... 28
Rotating the Video Panel Orientation .................................................. 29
11. Technical Information .............................................................. 31
F2 Maintenance................................................................................... 31
Returns ................................................................................................ 31
12. Technical Specifications ......................................................... 32
Contact Us ...................................................................................... 33

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Before You Begin
1. Before You Begin
What Is Included
Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the
package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show
signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier
immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed
damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Text Conventions
Symbols
•F2
• 1 Seetronic®Powerkon®Power Cord
• 4 Seetronic®Powerkon®Power Linking Cords
• 4 Seetronic®Etherkon®Signal Linking Cords
• 5 Spare LED Masks
• Quick Reference Guide
Convention Meaning
1–512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER> A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
Symbol Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these
instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause
harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function
correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data
transmission protocol.