Chauvet SLIMPAR 56 User manual

User Manua
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before you Begin............................................................................. 3
What is Included............................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions..................................................................................3
Text Conventions..........................................................................................3
Icons..............................................................................................................3
Safety Notes..................................................................................................4
2. Introduction...................................................................................... 5
Product Overview..........................................................................................5
3. Setup................................................................................................. 6
AC Power......................................................................................................6
Power Linking.........................................................................................................6
Mounting .......................................................................................................7
Orientation .............................................................................................................7
Rigging...................................................................................................................7
4. Operation.......................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Operation................................................................................8
Menu Map.....................................................................................................8
Configuration (DMX) .....................................................................................9
Starting Address.....................................................................................................9
Configuration (Standalone)...........................................................................9
Sound Active Mode................................................................................................9
Automatic Mode.....................................................................................................9
Static Mode..........................................................................................................10
Custom Static Colors ...........................................................................................10
Master/Slave Mode..............................................................................................10
DMX Channel Assignments and Values.....................................................11
7-CH Mode...........................................................................................................11
3-CH Mode...........................................................................................................11
5. Technical Information.................................................................... 12
General Maintenance..................................................................................12
General Troubleshooting ............................................................................13
Returns Procedure......................................................................................14
Claims .........................................................................................................14
Contact Information.....................................................................................14
DMX Primer.................................................................................................15
Starting Address...................................................................................................15
Fixture Linking (Daisy Chain)...............................................................................15
DMX Cabling........................................................................................................16
6. Technical Specifications............................................................... 17
Document Information
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.
© Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved
Printed in P.R.C.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America
Author Editor Manager PD Manager
A. Chiappone B. Pillow A. Reiss F. Sellers

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1. B EFORE YOU B EGIN
What is Included
1 x SlimPAR™ 56
1 x Power Cord
1 x Warranty Card
1 x User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you
received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and that they are all in
good condition. If the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory included
with it) appears damaged from shipping, or if the container shows signs of mishandling, notify the
shipper immediately. In addition, retain the container and all the packing material for inspection.
See the Claims section in the “Technical Information” chapter.
Text Conventions
CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information
from the regular text.
Convention Meaning
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
<Menu> A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
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 (for example, showing the operating
mode/current status)
Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
ON A value to be entered or selected
Icons
This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the
part of the user.
Icon Meaning
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration, or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render the
fixture partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture,
or cause harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent the
fixture from functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.
Product at a Glance
Use on Dimmer

Auto Programs

Outdoor Use

Auto-ranging Power Supply

Sound Activated

Replaceable Fuse

DMX

User Serviceable

Master/Slave

Duty Cycle


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Safety Notes
Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user, be
sure that they also receive this document.
Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product is
within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this fixture
to rain or moisture.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing fuse.
Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
If mounting this product overhead, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
cable.
The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product at
higher temperatures.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never try to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage
or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Never carry a fixture from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the
hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
Always avoid direct eye exposure to the light source when this fixture is on.

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2. I NTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Control Panel
(LED display)
Microphone
adjustment knob
Bracket adjustment
knob
DMX In
DMX Out
Satellite™ Power In
Power In
Fuseholder
Microphone
Power Out

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3. S ETUP
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of
100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
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 listed current rating
indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect this product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse), making sure
that it has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the
rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Power Linking
This fixture provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the unit. Please
see the diagram below for further explanation.
PowerLinking
Diagram
You can power link up to 81 SlimPAR™ 56 units on 120 VAC or up to 143 SlimPAR™ 56
units on 230 VAC.
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of
this product ONLY! If using this product in other markets, you must consult with the local
CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your
country or region.
GenericFixtureHousing
1st Fixture 2nd Fixture 3r
d
Fixture
Tootherfixtures

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Mounting
Orientation
The SlimPAR™ 56 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for
ventilation.
Rigging
Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight.
Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for weight information.
Mount the fixture securely. You can do this with a screw, a nut, and a bolt. You could also use a
mounting clamp if rigging this product onto a truss. The bracket has a hole that is 13 mm in
diameter, which is appropriate for this purpose.
When mounting this product overhead, always use a safety cable.
Always consider ease of access to the unit for maintenance and programming purposes before
deciding on a location for this product
When power linking multiple fixtures, always consider the length of the power linking cable and
mount the fixtures close enough from each other to accommodate for this.
The bracket knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the fixture to the desired angle.
Do not use tools to loose or tighten the bracket knobs. Doing otherwise could damage the
knobs.
MountingDiagram
Bracket adjustment
knob
Secondary bracket
Primary bracket

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4. O PERATION
Control Panel Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Button Function
<MENU> Press it to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<UP> Use it to scroll up the list of options
or to find a higher value
<DOWN> Use it to scroll down the list of
options or to find a lower value
<ENTER> Use it to activate a menu option or
a selected value
Menu Map
Mode Programming Steps Description
P--
P1 7 color program (switching)
P2 7 color program (fading)
P3 3 color program (switching)
P4 3 color program (fading)
P5 7 color program (sound-active)
P6 3 color program (sound-active)
3-CH d001~512 3-channel DMX mode (RGB)
7-CH d001~512 7-channel DMX mode
C--
C1 Red
Static
C2 Green
C3 Blue
C4 Cyan
C5 Magenta
C6 Yellow
C7 White
S-- S001~S100 Program speed for P1~P4
U--
r-- Red (r000~100) Custom Static Colors:
Combine red, green, and blue
g-- Green (g000~100)
b-- Blue (b000~100)

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Configuration (DMX)
Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it with a DMX controller.
1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet
2) Turn this product on
3) Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket
of this product.
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, you must always consider the number of DMX
channels assigned to the selected DMX mode. If you choose a starting address that is too high,
you could limit the access to some of the channels of the DMX mode in use.
The SlimPAR™ 56 uses up to seven DMX channels in the 7-CH personality, which defines the
highest configurable address to 507.
If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, you may refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the
“Technical Information” chapter.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3-CH or 7-CH shows on the display.
2) Press <ENTER>.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address: d001~d507.
4) Press <ENTER>.
Configuration (Standalone)
Sound Active Mode
To enable the Sound Active mode, do the following:
1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet
2) Turn this product on
3) Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select P5 or P6 shows on the display.
6) Press <ENTER>.
7) Turn the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity knob until the fixture starts reacting
to the beat of the music.
The fixture will only respond to the low frequencies of the music (bass and drums).
Automatic Mode
To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below:
1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet
2) Turn this product on
3) Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select P1~P4 shows on the display.
6) Press <ENTER>.
7) Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.
8) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to adjust the speed of the program: S001~100.
9) Press <ENTER>.
Never connect a fixture that is operating in Static, Automatic, Custom Static, or Sound
Active mode to a DMX string that is being controlled by a DMX controller because the
signals from the fixture may interfere with the signals from the controller.

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Static Mode
To enable the Static mode, do the following:
1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet
2) Turn this product on
3) Press <MENU> repeatedly until C-- shows on the display.
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the preset color: C1~C7.
6) Press <ENTER>.
Custom Static Colors
To enable the Custom Static Colors mode, do the following:
1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet
2) Turn this product on
3) Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired color: red (r--), green (g--),or blue (b--).
6) Press <ENTER>.
7) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired color value: 000~100. Selecting 000 will turn
the color off.
8) Press <ENTER> to continue to the next color.
9) Repeat steps 5 ~ 7 until you create your desired color.
10) Press <ENTER> to save the color.
Never connect a fixture that is operating in Static, Automatic, Custom Static, or Sound
Active mode to a DMX string that is being controlled by a DMX controller because the
signals from the fixture may interfere with the signals from the controller.
Master/Slave Mode
This mode allows a single SlimPAR™ 56 unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more
SlimPAR™ 56 units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be
set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode, while the slave units will be set to
operate in Slave Mode. Once set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the
master unit.
Configure the units as indicated below.
Slave units:
1) Press <MENU> repeatedly until 3-CH or 7-CH shows on the display.
2) Press <ENTER> to accept.
3) Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address to: d001.
4) Press <ENTER>.
5) Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.
6) Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous
slave unit.
7) Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1) Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode, as previously indicated.
2) Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
Wait until all the slave units are configured and connected before connecting
the master unit to the DMX daisy chain.
Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave
operation because it may interfere with the signals from the master unit.
Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.