Chauvet Firebird LED User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin.......................................................................................................... 3
What Is Included .............................................................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions....................................................................................................................3
Claims..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................3
Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................3
Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................3
Product at a Glance ........................................................................................................................4
Safety Notes....................................................................................................................................4
2. Introduction................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview............................................................................................................................5
Product Dimensions........................................................................................................................6
3. Setup.............................................................................................................................. 7
AC Power........................................................................................................................................7
Fuse Replacement..........................................................................................................................7
Replacing the Silk ...........................................................................................................................7
4. Operation....................................................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Operation..................................................................................................................8
Menu Map .......................................................................................................................................8
DMX Linking....................................................................................................................................8
Configuration (DMX) .......................................................................................................................8
Starting Address..................................................................................................................................... 8
DMX Channel Assignments and Values.........................................................................................9
9 Channel Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Configuration (Standalone).............................................................................................................9
Wireless Remote Control........................................................................................................................ 9
Programmable Color Selection............................................................................................................. 10
Color Chart........................................................................................................................................... 10
Control from the Display....................................................................................................................... 10
5. Maintenance .................................................................................................................11
Product Maintenance....................................................................................................................11
6. Technical Specifications..............................................................................................12
Returns..........................................................................................................................................13
Contact Us........................................................................................................................14

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
•Firebird™ LED
•Silk Simulated-Flame
•Silk Attachment Plate
•Power Cord
•Geyser™ wireless remote control
•Geyser™ wireless remote receiver
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the
parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Claims
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
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
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
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.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. Chauvet
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions
that may appear in this manual. Chauvet reserves the right to update the existing
document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.
You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Updated
R. Isenstadt 02/06/15 A. Leon 02/19/15

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Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
x
Sound-Active
x
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User-Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
x
Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The
Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance.
•For safety reasons, Chauvet does not recommend mounting the product in any
capacity. Operate the product while it is on the ground ONLY.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•
Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•The product is not intended for permanent installation.
•Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer or rheostat.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always carry by
the base of the product.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance
center.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be
sure that they also receive this document.

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2.INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
DMX In
/Out
Fuse Holder
Rubber Mounting
Feet
Silk Attachment
Plate
Power Switch
Wireless
Remote Port
Power In
Display
Menu Buttons
LEDs

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Product Dimensions
When the product is running, the imitation flame silk flaps to simulate a flame;
consequently, the silk might not extend fully to 2 m in length.
20.4 in
518 mm
8.9 in
228 mm
12.8 in
325 mm
78.7 in
2,000 mm
15 in
380 mm
23.6 in
600 mm
0.79 in
20 mm

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3.SETUP
AC Power
The Firebird™ LED has a fixed power supply that
works with either a voltage of 120 VAC,
60 Hz or 240 VAC, 50 Hz.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product
has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product
to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement
1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
2. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same
type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.
Ensure the imitation flame silk is completely unrolled before powering the product
on.
Imitation flame silk may not be 2 m in length when product is running.
Replacing the
Silk
The imitation flame silk will eventually become tattered from use.
How long it lasts will
depend on how often it is used and for how long.
For a replacement imitation flame silk, contact Chauvet Customer Service. See Contact Us
in this User Manual.
Upon receiving a replacement silk, follow the instructions below to install it:
1.
Carefully remove the tattered silk from the silk attachment plate by pulling on the
hook and loop strip sewn int
o the silk. Be careful ONLY to remove the tape that is
sewn into the silk.
2. Discard the old silk.
3.
Align the hook and loop strip sewn into the new silk to the hook and loop strip on the
silk attachment plate. The closer they are aligned, the stronger the attachment will be.
Note
: Be careful not to damage or dirty the hook and loop tape on the silk attachment
plate.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

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4.OPERATION
Control Panel
Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Please refer to the Product Overview to see the display location on the control panel.
Button Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
<UP> Navigates up through the menu or increases the selected numeric value
<DOWN> Navigates down through the menu or decreases the selected numeric
value
<ENTER>
Activates a menu option or a selected value
<MENU> and
<ENTER> Activates or deactivates the selection on CH-1 (pressed simultaneously)
Menu Map
Mode Programming Steps Description
Color Settings
CH-1–CH-4
Co 1–Co17
Selects preset colors, snap, or fade
DMX Address
Addr
001–512
Sets the DMX address
DMX Linking
The Firebird™ LED
works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the
CHAUVET® DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf.
Configuration
(DMX)
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the
selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting a
ddress that is too high, you could
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Firebird™ LED uses up to 9 DMX channels,
which defines the highest configurable
address as 504.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from
www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU>repeatedly until Addr shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> and 001–512 will show on the display.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
PRESS
FOR
MANUAL
ON/OFF
<MENU> <UP> <DOWN> <ENTER>

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DMX Channel Assignments and Values
9 Channel Mode
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer
000
ó
009
Off
010
ó
255
0–100%
2 Red 000ó009 Off
010
ó
255
0–100%
3 Green
000
ó
009
Off
010
ó
255
0–100%
4 Blue
000
ó
009
Off
010ó255 0–100%
5 Amber
000
ó
009
Off
010
ó
255
0–100%
6 Color Macros
000
ó
009
No function
010
ó
255
Manual color mixing (cycles macros 1–15)
7 Auto Program 000ó009 No function
010
ó
255
Slow to fast
8 Strobe/Flame Flicker
000
ó
009
No function
010
ó
245
Strobe, slow to fast
246
ó
255
Simulated flame flicker, slow to fast
9 Fan On/Off 000ó009 Off
010
ó
255
On
Configuration
(Standalone)
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on using the power switch.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode
to a DMX string
connected to a DMX controller. Product
s in standalone mode may transmit DMX
signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.
Wireless Remote
Control
To
trigger the simulated flame and activate the color program using the wireless remote
control, do the following:
1. Plug the wireless receiver into the Wireless Remote port on the side of the
Firebird™ LED.
2. On the wireless transmitter, press the button assigned to the color program (1–4).
The Firebird™ LED simulated flame will turn on and activate the selected color
program.

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Programmable
Color Selection
To select either the preset color program or one preset color to illuminate the simulated
flame using the wireless remote control, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until CH-1–CH-4 shows on the display. Select CH-1,
CH-2, CH-3, or CH-4 to choose that color program.
Note: The color program numbers correspond with the numbered buttons on the
wireless transmitter.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select Co 1–Co17 (to choose one of fifteen preset colors;
snap; or fade).
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Repeat steps 1–4 to configure the other buttons.
The Geyser™ Wireless Remote Control buttons 1–4
trigger the options set in the
color programs menu, CH-1–CH-4 respectively.
Color Chart
Preset
Red
Green
Blue
Amber
Co 1
100% 0 0 0
Co 2
0
100%
0
0
Co 3
0 0 100% 0
Co 4
0
0
0
100%
Co 5
100% 100% 0 0
Co 6
100%
25%
0
0
Co 7
100% 0 0 100%
Co 8
100%
100%
0
100%
Co 9
100% 0 100% 0
Co10
100%
0
100%
100%
Co11
100% 0 25% 100%
Co12
100%
0
25%
0
Co13
0 100% 100% 0
Co14
0
25%
100%
0
Co15
100% 100% 100% 100%
Co16
Random Color mode (snap)
Co17
Random Color mode (fade)
Control from
the
Display
Press the <MENU> and <ENTER>
buttons simultaneously to activate or deactivate the
selection on CH-1.
The display will still show Addr while in Standalone mode.

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5.MAINTENANCE
Product
Maintenance
Dust build-up reduces light output
performance and can cause overheating. This can lead
to reduction of the light source’s life and/or
mechanical wear. To maintain optimum
performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting product
s at least twice a month.
However, be aware that usage and en
vironmental conditions could be contributing factors
to increase the cleaning frequency.
To clean the product, follow the instructions below:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on
the external surface/vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass
cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

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6.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Weight
20.4 in (518 mm)
8.9 in (228 mm)
12.8 in (325 mm)
22.2 lb (10.1 kg)
Imitation Flame Silk
Dimensions
Length
Width
Tapered Length
Velcro Strip Width
78.7 in (2,000 mm)
15 in (380 mm)
23.6 in (600 mm)
0.79 in (20 mm)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Model-specific
120 VAC, 60 Hz
or
230 VAC, 50 Hz
Fixed voltage
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
192 W
192 W
Operating Current
1.6 A
1 A
Fuse
F 2 A, 250 V
F 2 A, 250 V
Power I/O
U.S./Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power output connector
Edison
IEC
Power Cord plug
Edison (U.S.)
Local plug
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
5 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Quad-color RGBA
4
1.8 A
Photometrics
Parameter
Strobe Rate
0 to 12 Hz
Illuminance @ 2 m
1,109 lux
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Fan-assisted Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
9
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
Firebird™ LED
05050914 (120 V)
781462212629
05050915 (230 V)
781462212636

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Returns
To return a product or request support:
•In the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters (See Contact Us).
•In the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd. (See Contact Us).
•In Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico. (See Contact Us).
•In any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your lighting
distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK,
Ireland, or Mexico.
Outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, or Mexico
, contact your distributor and follow their
instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our website for
contact details.
Call the
corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
return.
You must se
nd the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned
without an RMA number.
Write
the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and
place it inside the box:
•Your name
•Your address
•Your phone number
•RMA number
•A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
Chauvet reserves the right to use
its own discretion to repair or replace returned
product(s).

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CONTACT US
WORLD HEADQUARTERS - Chauvet
General Information
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
Technical Support
Voice: [phone] (Press 4)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - Chauvet Europe Ltd.
General Information
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
MEXICO - Chauvet Mexico
General Information
Address: Av. Santa Ana 30
Parque Industrial Lerma
Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000
Voice: [phone]
Technical Support
Email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web www.chauvet.com.mx
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record and follow their instructions to
request support or to return a product. Visit the Chauvet website for contact information.