Chauvet Q-Spot 300 User manual

Snapshot
Ok on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Multitap
Transformer
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
Q-Spot 300™
USER MANUAL
Chauvet, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
[phone] – [phone]
FAX [phone]
www.chauvetlighting.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................................................................................3
WHAT IS INCLUDED......................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................. 3
AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................... 3
CONTACT US................................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................... 4
2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 5
FEATURES..................................................................................................................................................... 5
DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................. 6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3. SETUP........................................................................................................................................................ 8
LAMP............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Lamp Installation..................................................................................................................................... 8
Maximizing the life of your lamp........................................................................................................ 8
Lamp Alignment How-To......................................................................................................................... 9
FUSE REPLACEMENT...................................................................................................................................... 9
REPLACING GOBOS.......................................................................................................................................10
FIXTURE LINKING ..........................................................................................................................................10
Data Cabling ..........................................................................................................................................11
DMX Data Cable..............................................................................................................................11
Cable Connectors............................................................................................................................11
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart......................................................................................................11
SETTING UP A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK...........................................................................................................12
MASTER/SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING...................................................................................................................12
MOUNTING...................................................................................................................................................13
Orientation.......................................................................................................................................13
Rigging ............................................................................................................................................13
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................14
NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................................................14
MENU MAP..................................................................................................................................................14
Menu Functions .....................................................................................................................................18
User Configurations (examples).............................................................................................................20
To set the pan to inverting or non-inverting: ....................................................................................20
To set the tilt to inverting or non-inverting:.......................................................................................20
Service Functions ..................................................................................................................................20
To reset the fixture:..........................................................................................................................20
To Turn the Lamp On or Off: ...........................................................................................................20
OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................21
Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): ....................................................................................21
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): ................................................................................21
DMX Mode.............................................................................................................................................21
DMX CHANNEL VALUES (ADVANCED MODE)....................................................................................................22
DMX CHANNEL VALUES (BASIC MODE)...........................................................................................................23
DMX CHANNEL VALUES (V.2006 MODE)........................................................................................................25
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................26
TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................27
5. APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................................27
DMX PRIMER...............................................................................................................................................27
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................28
RETURNS PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................28
CLAIMS........................................................................................................................................................28
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................29
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
¾1 x Q-Spot 300™
¾5 Additional Free Gobos
¾Power Cord
¾Warranty Card
¾User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
AC 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 listed
current rating is its average current draw under normal
conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a
switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat (variable
resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before
applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage
matches the fixture’s requirement. Check the fixture or
device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch
exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.
100V
100V
115V
115V
208V
208V
230V
230V
240V
240V
50Hz
50Hz60HzININ
60Hz
Select voltage
To Ballast 230V/50Hz
To Ballast 230V/60Hz
Lamp Control to PCB in
 AC-100-230V
INPUT
To TRANSFORMER
Figure 1 - AC Voltage Switch
(inside of base)
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied.
Damage to your fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the
voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All fixtures must be connected to
circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Contact Us
World Wide
General Information Chauvet Lighting
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: [phone]
toll free: 800.762.1084
Technical Support Chauvet Lighting
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: [phone] (Attention: Service)
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
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Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this
product.
•Please keep this User Guide 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 voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
•This product is intended for indoor use only!
•To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
•The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use
its carrying handles.
•Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 95°F (35°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher
than this.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
•Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Features
•12 to 15-channel DMX-512 moving yoke
•Pan: 530° / tilt: 280°
•Variable strobe/shutter
•Color wheel
7 colors + white
Rainbow color spin at variable speeds
•Static gobo wheel
4 interchangeable, slot-n-lock gobos + open
2 metal, 2 glass installed
2 CT filters (3200ºK & 5000ºK)
Gobo Bounce™
•Indexed rotating gobo wheel
5 interchangeable, indexing rotating + open
2 metal, 3 glass installed
Additional free gobos:
Rotating gobo wheel spin at variable speeds
Gobo Bounce™
•Frost filter for color washing
•3-facet, high-speed rotating prism in both directions at variable speeds
•Variable motorized focus
•Variable motorized dimmer (0 – 100%)
•Remote fixture reset, lamp on/off & vector speed channel
•Built-in effect macros via DMX (gobo, gobo rotation, color, strobe)
Additional Features
•User-selectable pan/tilt ranges
•Automatic pan & tilt correction
•Built-in automated programs via master/slave
•Built-in sound-active programs via master/slave
•User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes
•LCD display with lock-out feature
•Micro-stepping motors
•Display auto on/off
•Thermal switch
•Fan cooled
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DMX Channel Summary
CHANNEL FUNCTION (ADVANCED MODE) FUNCTION (BASIC MODE) FUNCTION (V.2006 MODE)
1 Pan Pan Pan
2 Tilt Tilt Tilt
3 Pan fine Vector speed Pan fine
4 Tilt fine Lamp on/off and reset Tilt fine
5 Vector speed Color Vector speed
6 Lamp on/off and reset Prism and frost Lamp on/off and reset
7 Color Static gobo wheel Color
8 Prism and frost Rotating gobo wheel Prism
9 Static gobo wheel Gobo rotation Rotating gobo wheel
10 Rotating gobo wheel Focus Gobo rotation
11 Gobo rotate Shutter Focus
12 Focus Dimmer Shutter
13 Shutter Dimmer
14 Dimmer
15 Macro
Note: V.2006 mode has the same channel configuration as the Q-Spot 250,
allowing them to be used interchangeably in DMX mode.
Note: the Q-Spot 300 is NOT compatible with the Q-Spot 250 when
operating in Master/Slave mode, EVEN IF V.2006 mode is selected.
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Product Overview
Voltage
Selection Switch
(Inside Cover)
Head
DMX Input
Base Control
Panel
DMX Output
Power
Switch
IEC Power
Connector
and Fuse
Arm
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3. SETUP
Lamp
You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. An MSD 250W lamp is
included.
Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the
unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement.
Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp
with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
Lamp Installation
1) Remove all 3 screws located on the
top cover of the fixture.
Lamp cove
r
thumbscrews
To
p
cove
r
2) Remove the 2 thumbscrews to
remove lamp cover as illustrated.
3) If replacing the lamp, remove old
lamp first.
4) Holding the new lamp by its base,
align the pins on the lamp with the
holes in the socket and insert the
lamp squarely until the lamp socket
secures the lamp tightly.
5) Clean the glass/envelope of the
bulb with an alcohol wipe or
equivalent.
6) Replace lamp cover, align the screw
holes and fasten the thumbscrews
back onto the lamp cover.
7) Replace top cover and fasten with
screws.
8) Turn the fixture on and adjust the
lamp alignment screws until the
brightest most even area of the
beam is in the center of your spot. It
may be necessary for you to use a
controller in order to command the
fixture to display a white beam on a
flat surface with no gobos or colors.
MAXIMIZING THE LIFE OF YOUR LAMP
To ensure the longest and most efficient use of the lamp always wait between 10 and 15 minutes
before re-applying power after a shutdown.
Failure to do so could result in premature aging of the lamp and failure to the electronics that drive it.
Never turn off the power to the unit while the lamp is striking. Always wait 15 minutes after powering
on the fixture before powering down. Turning off the lamp during striking may permanently damage
the lamp.
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Lamp Alignment How-ToLamp Alignment How-To
Warning!
Lamp is hot! Risk of fire! Protect hands and eyes.
Wait at least 15 minutes before opening the
covers and removing the lamp from the fixture.
Minimum distance to lighted object: 1.3m.
Maximum room temperature: 45°C.
Maximum distance from flammable material d=0.5m.
Exterior surface temperature T=80°C.
N
ot for domestic use.
1
-
Screw “B”
AB
Optimum distance 1 to 1.5mm Incorrect!
Keep optimum distance
Adjust lamp position by turning screws A and B.
Be sure that the lamp bulb never
touches the lens.
Disconnect the fixture from AC
power before re-lamping.
Screw “A”
Often, after a new installation of a lamp, you will find that there is an uneven field of light or what is
referred to as a hot spot. This is due to the most intense point of the lamp source not being positioned
optimally within the reflector. There are two lamp alignment screws provided at the rear of the
projector head. Turning these screws allow you to optimize the projection quality of the spot as well
1. Project a white spot against any flat surface.
color.
Often, after a new installation of a lamp, you will find that there is an uneven field of light or what is
referred to as a hot spot. This is due to the most intense point of the lamp source not being positioned
optimally within the reflector. There are two lamp alignment screws provided at the rear of the
projector head. Turning these screws allow you to optimize the projection quality of the spot as well
1. Project a white spot against any flat surface.
color.
The fuse is located
inside this
compartment.
Remove using a flat
head screwdriver.
as the overall intensity of the beam.
Preferably the surface should be white or pastel in
If the hotspot is too defined, turn screw A to distribute light evenly.
4.
you will see the hot spot either get wider or
iden and spread across
Fuse Replacement
d screwdriver wedge the fuse
holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged
as the overall intensity of the beam.
Preferably the surface should be white or pastel in
If the hotspot is too defined, turn screw A to distribute light evenly.
4.
you will see the hot spot either get wider or
iden and spread across
Fuse Replacement
d screwdriver wedge the fuse
holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged
2. Adjust screw A to achieve optimum lamp distance from reflector of 1 to 1.5mm as illustrated
above.
2. Adjust screw A to achieve optimum lamp distance from reflector of 1 to 1.5mm as illustrated
above.
3. You can center the hot spot by turning screw B.
It may be necessary to jump back and forth between step 2 and step 3.
3. You can center the hot spot by turning screw B.
It may be necessary to jump back and forth between step 2 and step 3.
5. As you move in and out of optimum lamp alignment,5. As you move in and out of optimum lamp alignment,
narrower. The goal is to either totally diminish the hot spot by having it wnarrower. The goal is to either totally diminish the hot spot by having it w
the entire spot or moving the hot spot so that it covers as much of the beam spot area as possible.the entire spot or moving the hot spot so that it covers as much of the beam spot area as possible.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always
replace with the same type fuse.
With a flat heaWith a flat hea
fuse from its holder and replace with exact
same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in
its place and reconnect power.
fuse from its holder and replace with exact
same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in
its place and reconnect power.
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Replacing Gobos (rotating)
1) Remove the three screws on the
top cover of the fixture (the same
cover used to gain access to the
lamp).
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
2) Remove the glue from the gobo
using tweezers.
3) Remove the retaining spring from
the gobo (figure A).
4) Remove the existing gobo, and
replace with a new gobo.
5) Replace the retaining spring.
6) If desired, add three small dabs of
high-temperature silicone glue to
the retaining spring.
7) Repeat steps 4-6 as many times as
necessary to replace all desired
gobos.
8) Replace the top cover and r
the four screws removed in step 1.
etighten
1) Remove the three screws on the
2) Gently pry back the top of the gobo
.
3) Pull the gobo away from the center
4) Remove the 3 screws shown in
5) Remove the existing gobo, and
6) Replace the three screws removed
7) Insert the gobo frame into the r of
eel.
8) Repeat steps 2-7 as many times as
9) cover and retighten
step 1.
Replacing Gobos (static)
top cover of the fixture (the same
cover used to gain access to the
lamp).
with your fingernail, or a flathead
screwdriver, as shown in Figure B
of the gobo wheel.
Figure C.
replace with a new gobo.
in step 4.
retaining clip towards the cente
the gobo wheel until the gobo
frame is flush with the gobo wh
necessary to replace all desired
gobos.
Replace the top
the three screws removed in
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Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number
of fixtures the data link can support.
Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485
standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32
fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX DATA CABLE
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will
have the following characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms
CABLE CONNECTORS
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
CAUTION 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 erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART
CO
MM
O
N
DMX
+
DMX -
INPUT OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.
Termination reduces signal errors. To
avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
terminator.
DMX connector configuration
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Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
le (output) 5 Pin Male (Input)
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3PIN TO 5PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor 3 Pin Fema
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do not use
Do not use Do not use
This drawing provides a
general illustration of the
DMX Input/Output panel of
a lighting fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
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Often, the setup for Master-Slave
and Standalone operation requires
that the first fixture in the chain be
initialized for this purpose via either
settings in the control panel or DIP-
switches. Secondarily, the fixtures
that follow may also require a slave
setting. Please consult the
“Operating Instructions” section in
this manual for complete instructions
for this type of s
configuratio etup and n.
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
e a (female) 3
pin connector to the input connector of the
ure consisting of a (male) 3 pin
tor.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order
DMX1
DMX4
DMX1
Linking
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin
connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will hav
next fixt
connec
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output
as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.
Code Description
.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft
0 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft
Master/Slave Fixture

Hanging Clamp
Note!
Clamp is sold separatel
y
.
Mounting
ORIENTATIO
e mount y position provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
RIGGING
ver to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the
st the angle of the
the fixture. After finding the
desired position, retighten both knobs.
•Wh nsideration lamp
replacement access and routine maintenance.
•
•Ne exposed to rain, high
hu ricted ventilation.
N
This fixture may b ed in an
It is important ne
fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adju
fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting
en selecting installation location, take into co
Safety cables must always be used.
ver mount in places where the fixture will be
midity, extreme temperature changes or rest
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44. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
avigating the Control Panel
Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD
lay.
menu items you select from the menu map on the following
iately the first available option
TER>.
Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until the root menu options (shown on the menu map below)
appear on the display. Use the <UP> and <DOWN>
on to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a
or menu without changing the value, press the
enu Map
NN
DispDisp
Button FunctionButton Function
The Control Panel Display shows theThe Control Panel Display shows the
pages. When a menu function is selected, the display will show immed
for the selected menu function. To select a menu item, press <EN
pages. When a menu function is selected, the display will show immed
for the selected menu function. To select a menu item, press <EN
buttons to navigate the menu map and menu
options. Press the <ENTER> butt
menu option. To return to the previous option
<MENU> button.
MM
<MENU> Used to access the menu or to return to a
previous menu option
<Used to select and store the current menu ENTER> or option within a menu
<DOWN> Scrolls through menu options in descending
order
<UP> s in ascending
order
Scrolls through menu option
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.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
avigating the Control Panel
Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD
lay.
menu items you select from the menu map on the following
iately the first available option
TER>.
Press the <MENU> button repeatedly until the root menu options (shown on the menu map below)
appear on the display. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu map and menu
options. Press the <ENTER> button to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a
menu option. To return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the
<MENU> button.
enu Map
<MENU> Used to access the menu or to return to a
previous menu option
<Used to select and store the current menu ENTER> or option within a menu
<DOWN> Scrolls through menu options in descending
order
<UP> s in ascending
order
Scrolls through menu option MENU ENTER DOWN UP
Menu
2-Invert
5-Extra
3-Range
1-Intro
4-Special
6-CodeChange
7-Clear
8-Default
Note: Menu levels 6, 7, and 8 are hidden.
They can only be revealed by entering a
“User_key” or “Password” in menu 5.
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1.1-Address
Select: 001
1.2-Reset 1.2-Reset
select: No
1.2-Reset
select: Yes
1.5-Channels
select: Advanced
1.5-Channels
select: Basic
1.6-Display
select: 60 close
1.6-Display
select: Bright
1.4-Operation
select: DMX
1.4-Operation
select: Auto1
1.4-Operation
select: Random
1.4-Operation
select: Sound1
1.4-Operation
select: Slave
1.4-Operation
select: Auto2
1.4-Operation
select: Sound2
1.1-Address
1.3-Lamp 1.3-Lamp
select: Off
1.3-Lamp
select: On
1.4-Operation
1.5-Channels
1.5-Channels
select: V.2006
1.6-Display
1-Intro
1.7-Info
select: Edition
1.7-Info
1.7-Info
select: Lamp/T
1.7-Info
select: Run/T
1.7-Info
select: Lamp/T
1.7-Info
select: This/T
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2.2-Tilt
select: Reverse
2.2-Tilt
select: Normal
2.3-Color
select: Step
2.3-Color
select: Line
2.1-Pan 2.1-Pan
select: Normal
2.1-Pan
select: Reverse
2.2-Tilt
2.3-Color
2.4-Dimmer
select: Reverse
2.4-Dimmer
select: Normal
2.4-Dimmer
2.5-Strobe
select: Reverse
2.5-Strobe
select: Normal
2.5-Strobe
2.6-Use
select: Yes
2.6-Use
select: No
2.6-Use
2-Invert
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ote: The default “User_key” is 3333. The “Password” is for Chauvet use only.
3.1-P/start
select: 000
3.1-P/start
3.2-T/start
select: 000
3.2-T/start
3.3-P/Finish
select: 000
3.3-P/Finish
3.4-T/Finish
select: 000
3.4-T/Finish
3.5-Range
select: No
3.5-Range
3-Range
3.5-Range
select: Yes
4.1-Lamp
select: DMX
4-Special 4.1-Lamp
4.1-Lamp
select: System
4.2-Reset
select: DMX
4.2-Reset
4.2-Reset
select: System
5.1-User_key
select: 0000
5-Extra 5.1-User_key
N
5.2-Password 5.2-Password
select: 0000
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enu Functions
M
MENU OPTION DESCRIPTION
Intro (1) Contains the address, reset, lamp, operation, channels,
display, and info submenus.
Invert (2) Sets which functions of the fixture are inverted. Choices are: pan, tilt, shutter, and dimmer.
A
lso sets color wheel
to linear or step (snap to colors).
Range (3) Restricts the pan and tilt range to user-defined values. These restrictions apply to all operating modes of the
fixture.
Special (4) Sets whether reset and lamp control can be accessed via
DMX or only on the fixture console.
Extra (5) Sets an optional user key and password (explained below).
Address (1.1) Sets the DMX address of the fixture.
Reset (1.2) Resets the fixture.
Lamp (1.3) Turns the lamp on or off.
Operation (1.4)
Slave,
Random, Auto 2, or Sound 2). Auto 1 and 2 run preset
programs to a preset time interval. Sound 1 and 2 run
preset programs to the beat of music. Slave is for
Master/Slave operation; set the master fixture to Auto or
Sets the operating mode (DMX, Auto 1, Sound 1,
6.2-Password 6.2-Password
0000
7.2-RunTime
select: Yes
7.2-RunTime
select: No
6.1-User_key
0000
6-CodeChange 6.1-User_key
7.1-LampTime 7.1-LampTime
select: No
7.1-LampTime
select: Yes
7.2-RunTime
7-Clear
8.1-Default
Select: No
8.1-Default8-Default
8.1-Default
Select: Yes
Unlocked with
User_key
Key
Unlocked with
Password
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Sound (1 or 2). Random alternates between Auto 1 and Auto
2.
Channels (1.5)
Sets the channel configuration of the fixture to Advanced
channels). V.2006 mode has the same channel configuration
Note: the Q-Spot 300 is NOT compatible
with the Q-Spot 250 when operating in Master/Slave mode,
(15 channels), Basic (12 channels), or V.2006 (13
as the Q-Spot 250, allowing them to be used
interchangeably.
EVEN IF V.2006 mode is selected.
Display (1.6) Sets whether the display backlight turns off after 60
seconds (60 close) or stays on permanently (bright).
Info (1.7) the lamp, and the run time of the fixture.
Contains information about the fixture, the run time of
Use (2.6) Enable or disable the ability to change certain configuration settings (specifically the settings in the
2.X section).
P/Start (3.1) The starting point for the pan field of movement. 000 is
the default.
T/Start (3.2) The starting point for the tilt field of movement. 000 is
the default.
P/Finish (3.3) The ending point for the pan field of movement. 255 is the
default.
T/Finish (3.4) The ending point for the tilt field of movement. 255 is
the default.
Range (3.5) Enables or disables range limitation.
Lamp (4.1) Enables or disables lamp control via DMX. “DMX” allows DMX lamp control, “System” restricts lamp control to the
fixture console only.
Reset (4.2) Enables or disables reset control via DMX. “DMX” allows DMX reset control, “System” restricts reset control to the
fixture console only.
User_key (5.1) Enter the four-digit number used to reveal basic hidden
menus 6.1, 7.1, and 8.1. The factory default is 3333.
Password (5.2) Enter the four-digit number used to reveal all hidden
menus. The password is for Chauvet use only.
User_key (6.1) s number must be entered to reveal basic
Enter a four-digit number to set the “User_key” for the
fixture. Thi
hidden menus.
Enter a four-digit number to set the “Password” for the
fixture. This number must be entered to reveal all hidden
menus.
Password (6.2)
LampTime (7.1) p
Clear the lamp time for the fixture. This should be done
every time the lamp is replaced to accurately monitor lam
usage.
RunTime (7.2) run time for the fixture.Clear the
Default (8.1) Reset all settings to the factory default.
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User Configurations
TO SET THE PAN TO INVER
U
2) Scroll through un
un
TER>
TO SET THE TIL INVER
1) Press the <MENU
un
un
4) Scroll through un ed (“Normal” or “Reverse”) and select it.
Service Fun
TO RESET TH :
<MENU
ugh un
h un
o
TO TURN THE LAMP ON R
1) Press the <MENU
n
3) Scroll through un
n
5) The lamp will now
p
the lamp is cool ning it on, even if you select “On” in the control panel.
TING OR NON-INVERTING:
>button to access the display.
til “2-Invert” is displayed and select it by pressing <ENTER>.
1) Press the <MEN
3) Scroll through un
4) Scroll through
til “2.1-Pan” is displayed, and select it.
til the desired setting is displayed (“Normal” or “Reverse”) and select it.
5) Press
<EN again to save this setting.
T TO TING OR NON-INVERTING:
>button to access the display.
til “2-Invert” is displayed and select it by pressing <ENTER>.
2) Scroll through
3) Scroll through til “2.2-Tilt” is displayed, and select it.
til the desired setting is display
5) Press
<ENTER> again to save this setting.
ctions
E FIXTURE
1) Press the
2) Scroll thro
>button to access the display.
til “1-Info” is displayed and select it by pressing <ENTER>.
3) Scroll throug
4) Scroll through un
til “1.2-Reset” is displayed, and select it.
til “Yes” is displayed and select it.
5) The fixture will n w reset.
O OFF:
>button to access the display.
til “1-Info” is displayed and select it by pressing <ENTER>.
2) Scroll through u
til “1.3-Lamp” is displayed, and select it.
til the desired setting is displayed (“On” or “Off) and select it.
4) Scroll through u
turn on if you selected “On”, or turn off if you selected “Off”.
is still hot, it may not turn back on immediately. The fixture will wait until
before tur
Note: if the lam
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