Chauvet Q-Spot User manual

User Manual

Edition Notes
Q-Spot™ 560-LED User Manual Rev. 08
Edition Notes
The Q-Spot™ 560-LED User Manual Rev. 08 covers the description, safety
precautions, installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Q-Spot™
560-LED. CHAUVET® released this edition of the Q-Spot™ 560-LED User Manual
in January 2013.
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or Chauvet). The CHAUVET® logo in its entirety including the CHAUVET name and
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Intended Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should
read the guide that shipped with it as well as this manual in their entirety before
installing, operating, or maintaining this product.
Disclaimer
CHAUVET® believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all
respects. However, CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility for any error or
omissions in this document. CHAUVET® reserves the right to revise this document
and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of
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does not constitute in any way a commitment by CHAUVET® to make such
changes. CHAUVET® may issue a revision of this manual or a new edition of it to
incorporate such changes.
Document Revision
The Q-Spot™ 560-LED User Manual Rev. 08 supersedes all previous versions of
this manual. Please discard any older versions of this manual you may have,
whether in printed or electronic format, and replace them with this version.
Author Date Editor Date
D. Couppe 1/10/13 S. Diaz 1/10/13

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin...............................................................................................1
What Is Included .................................................................................................................1
Unpacking Instructions........................................................................................................1
Claims .........................................................................................................................................1
Typographic Conventions ...................................................................................................1
Icon Meaning.......................................................................................................................2
Product at a Glance ............................................................................................................2
Safety Notes........................................................................................................................3
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................3
Mounting and Rigging..................................................................................................................3
Power and Wiring........................................................................................................................3
Operation.....................................................................................................................................3
Expected LED Lifespan ......................................................................................................3
2. Introduction........................................................................................................4
Product Description.............................................................................................................4
Features..............................................................................................................................4
Additional Features......................................................................................................................4
Product Overview................................................................................................................5
Product Dimensions............................................................................................................7
3. Setup...................................................................................................................8
AC Power............................................................................................................................8
AC Plug .......................................................................................................................................8
Fuse Replacement ......................................................................................................................8
DMX Linking........................................................................................................................9
DMX Modes.................................................................................................................................9
Master/Slave Connectivity...........................................................................................................9
Gobo Replacement...........................................................................................................10
Mounting ...........................................................................................................................11
Orientation.................................................................................................................................11
Rigging......................................................................................................................................11
Product Mounting Diagram........................................................................................................11
4. Operation..........................................................................................................12
Control Panel Description .................................................................................................12
Control Options.................................................................................................................12
Programming.....................................................................................................................12
DMX Operation..........................................................................................................................12
Stand-alone Operation ..............................................................................................................13
Master/Slave..............................................................................................................................13
Display Mode.............................................................................................................................13
Software Version.......................................................................................................................13
Keylock......................................................................................................................................14
Reset.........................................................................................................................................14
Dimmer Curve ...........................................................................................................................14
Fader Reversal..........................................................................................................................15
Range Limitation........................................................................................................................15
Reset Control.............................................................................................................................15
Move-in Black............................................................................................................................15
Loss of DMX Settings................................................................................................................15
Fan Wait....................................................................................................................................16
System Default..........................................................................................................................16
Edit Custom...............................................................................................................................16
Menu Map.........................................................................................................................17
DMX Values......................................................................................................................19

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5. Technical Information......................................................................................24
Product Maintenance........................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................25
Returns Procedure............................................................................................................26
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................26
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................27

Before You Begin
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1. Before You Begin
What Is
Included
•One Q-Spot™ 560-LED
•One IEC Power Cord with Edison Plug (US Market)
•Two Omega Brackets
•One Safety Cable
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack and check the container. Make
sure you have received all the parts indicated above and all the parts are in good condition.
Claims
If the container or the material inside the container (the product and included accessories)
appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, upon receipt notify the
carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®,. Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate
your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing material 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 seven (7) days of receiving the
merchandise.
Typographic
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1~512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
Claims
A new term, another document reference, or section or chapter in
this document
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel
Settings
A product function or a menu option
MENU > Settings
A sequence of menu options
1~10
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
Yes/No
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
ON
A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu

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Icon Meaning
Icon Meaning
This icon indicates critical installation, configuration, or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render the
product partially or completely inoperative, damage third-party
equipment, or cause harm to you.
This icon indicates important installation or configuration
information. Failure to comply with this information may prevent
the product from functioning correctly.
This icon indicates useful, although non-critical information.
The term “DMX” used throughout this document refers to the USITT DMX512-A
transmission protocol.
Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Programs
P
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-ranging Power Supply
P
Sound Activated
P
Replaceable Fuse
P
DMX
P
User Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
P
Duty Cycle
x

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Safety Notes
Read all these Safety Notes before starting to work with this product. These notes include
important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this
product.
There are no user serviceable parts in this product. Any reference to servicing you
find in this User Manual only applies to properly CHAUVET® certified technicians.
Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs unless you are one of them.
Please refer to all applicable local codes and regulations for the proper installation
of this product.
Personal Safety
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Mounting and
Rigging
•This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while operating.
•When hanging this product, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety
chain/cable (included).
•Do not carry this product from the head. Always use the handles.
Power and Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per
the specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
•Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
•Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. In
any of these cases, have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at
once.
•Do not cover the ventilation slots when this product is operating to avoid internal
overheating.
•Do not aim this product toward the Sun. The lenses could concentrate the solar energy
and cause internal overheating.
•The maximum ambient temperature is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET® product may require service, contact
CHAUVET® Technical Support.
Expected LED
Lifespan
LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time, mostly because of heat. Packaged in
clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single LED conditions.
For this reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the
LEDs’ lifespan. Under normal conditions, this lifespan can be of 40,000 to 50,000 hours. If
extending this lifespan is vital, lower the operational temperature by improving the
product’s ventilation and reducing the external temperature. In addition, limiting the overall
projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.

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2. Introduction
Product
Description
The Q-Spot™ 560-LED is a high-power moving yoke product equipped with three (3) 60-
watt white LEDs. This product includes a color wheel with seven slots, plus white, and two
gobo wheels. One gobo wheel has seven fixed gobos, plus open. The other gobo wheel
has six rotating slot-n-lock gobos, plus open. In addition, the Q-Spot™ 560-LED includes
remote focus and a rotating 3-facet prism.
Features
•13 or 17-channel DMX-512 LED moving yoke
•Pan: 540°/ tilt: 270°
•Color wheel:
7 colors + white
Split colors
Rainbow color spin at variable speeds
•Gobo wheel 1:
Gobo shake
7 gobos + open
Gobo wheel spin at variable speeds
•Gobo wheel 2:
Indexed, rotating gobo wheel with gobo shake
6 slot-n-lock gobos + open
2 glass, 4 metal
Rotating gobo wheel spin at variable speeds
•Extremely bright with 19 degree beam angle for big looks
•3-facet, high-speed rotating prism at variable speeds
•Variable focus
•Variable iris
•Variable electronic shutter (for strobing)
•Remote fixture reset and vector speed channel
•255 user-programmable steps without DMX controller
•Move-in-black for pan/tilt
•Built-in automated programs
•Built-in sound activated programs
•3 high-powered, 60 W (14 A) LEDs
•User-selectable pan/tilt ranges
•Automatic pan and tilt correction
•Quiet operation
Additional Features
•
3-pin and 5-pin DMX connections

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Product Overview
Rear View
Front View
Control Panel
Power Switch
DMX Out
DMX In

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Color Wheel
Gobo Wheel 1
Gobo Wheel 2

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Product Dimensions

Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
The Q-Spot™ 560-LED has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage
range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the
specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical
ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
To determine the power requirements for the Q-Spot™ 560-LED, refer to the label affixed
to the side of the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in the
Technical Information chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For
more information, you may download the document Sizing the Circuit Breakers from the
CHAUVET® website: www.chauvetpro.com.
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.
AC Plug
The Q-Spot™ 560-LED comes with a power input cord terminated with a IEC connector on
one end and an Edison plug on the other end (US market). If the power input cord that
came with your product has no plug or you need to change the Edison plug, use the table
below to wire the new plug.
Connection Wire (US) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral White Blue Silver
AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green
Fuse Replacement
This product uses a T5 A, 250 V fuse.
Make sure to disconnect the product’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse,
and always replace with a fuse of the same type and rating.
1. Disconnect the product from the power outlet.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the safety cap out of the housing to pull out the installed fuse.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the safety cap and replace with a fuse of the exact same
type and rating (T5 A, 250 V).
5. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

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DMX Linking
You may link the Q-Spot™ 560-LED to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial
connection. If using other DMX compatible products with the Q-Spot™ 560-LED, you can
control each product individually with a single DMX controller.
DMX Modes
The Q-Spot™ 560-LED uses the standard DMX data connection for its DMX personalities,
Basic and Advanced. You will find information about these DMX modes in this manual.
Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description, the Operation chapter for
configuration details, and the DMX Values section for individual channel values.
Master/Slave
Connectivity
The Master/Slave mode enables a Q-Spot™ 560-LED (the “master unit”) to control one or
more Q-Spot™ 560-LED’s (the “slave units”) without a DMX controller. A Q-Spot™ 560-LED
becomes the master unit when running an AUTO, SOUND, TEST, or CUSTOM program.
You must configure the slave units to operate in SLAVE mode from their respective control
panels. During the master/slave operation, the slave units will operate in unison with the
master unit.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, master/slave connectivity, or if you need
information about the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, you may
download the document DMX Primer from the CHAUVET® website: www.chauvetpro.com.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to the products operating in Master/Slave mode.
The DMX controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master unit.
The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to
configure the Master and Slave units.

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Gobo
Replacement
1. Turn the product off and disconnect from the power outlet.
2. Open the head cover by loosening the four fastening screws at the sides of the
top cover.
3. Separate the gobo plate from the gobo wheel by pushing the gobo plate
toward
the front of the moving head (direction 1
in the diagram). Be careful not to push
the gobo out of the gobo plate.
4. Take out the gobo plate by pulling the gobo plate outward (direction 2 in the
diagram).
5. On a flat surface, remove the expansion ring that holds the gobo in place.
6. Remove the gobo from the gobo plate.
7. Insert a new gobo and hold in place with the expansion ring.
8. Slide the tip of the gobo plate under the pressure plate near the center of the
gobo wheel.
9. Push the gobo plate inward. DO NOT force the gobo plate into the gobo wheel
slot.
Note: If correctly installed, the gobo plate should easily snap into the gobo
wheel slot.
Gobo Plate #1 contains a magnet used by the product for positioning
purposes. When replacing gobos, be sure to return gobo plate #1 to position
#1 on the wheel.

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes in the Before You Begin
chapter of this manual.
Orientation
Always mount this product in any safe position while making sure that there is adequate
room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
Rigging
CHAUVET® recommends following the general guidelines below when mounting this
product.
•When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for
operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
•Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the
Safety Notes section.
•Never mount the product in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature
changes, or restricted ventilation may affect it.
•If hanging this product, make sure that the mounting location can support the product’s
weight. Please see the Technical Specifications section of this manual for the weight
requirement of this product.
Procedure
The Q-Spot™ 560-LED comes with two (2) omega brackets to which you can attach
clamps. You must supply your own clamps. Make sure the clamps are capable of
supporting the weight of this product. You must use two mounting points per unit.
Product Mounting
Diagram
Omega Brackets
Safety Cable
Floor Mounting
Overhead Mounting

Operation
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4. Operation
Control Panel
Description
Button Function
<MENU> Exits from the current menu or function
<ENTER> Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected
value in to the current function
<UP> Navigates upward through the menu list and increases the numeric
value when in a function
<DOWN> Navigates downward through the menu list and decreases the numeric
value when in a function
Control Options
You can set the Q-Spot™ 560-LED start address in the 001~512 DMX range. This enables
control of up to 30 units in the 17-channel ADVANCED personality.
Programming
Refer to the Menu Map to learn about the menu options. The Menu Map has a Menu Level
and a variety of programming levels for each option.
•To go to an option in the Menu Level, press <MENU> repeatedly until the option shows
on the display. Press <ENTER> to select. This will take you to the first programming
level for that option.
•To select an option or value within the current programming level, press <UP> or
<DOWN> until the option shows on the display. Press <ENTER> to select. In this
case, if there is another programming level, you will see that first option or you will see
the selected value.
•To exit to the previous menu level, press <MENU>.
In the EDIT menu, <UP> and <DOWN> will only change the value of the current
option. To change to the next option, press <ENTER>.
DMX Operation
1. Select DMX operation.
a) Go to MENU > INTRO > RUN.
b) Select DMX 512.
2. Select a DMX mode.
a) Go to MENU > INTRO > PERSON.
b) Select BASIC or ADVANCED.
3. Select the starting address.
a) Go to MENU > INTRO > ADDRESS.
b) Select a starting address, 001~496 (Advanced) or 001~500(Basic).
The highest possible starting address for each DMX mode is as follows:
DMX Mode DMX Address
Basic
500
Advanced
496

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Stand-alone
Operation 1. Go to MENU > INTRO > RUN.
2. Select a stand-alone operation mode (AUTO 1, AUTO 2, CUSTOM,
SOUND 1, SOUND 2, or TEST).
Of all the stand-alone operation modes indicated above, only “CUSTOM” is editable
(see Edit Custom).
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode enables one or more Q-Spot™ 560-LED products (the slaves) to
simultaneously duplicate the output of another Q-Spot™ 560-LED (the master), without a
DMX controller, whether in auto/custom or static modes,.
1. Set the master unit:
a) Select a stand-alone mode, as indicated above.
2. Set each of the slave units:
a) Go to MENU > INTRO > RUN.
b) Select
SLAVE
.
•Do not connect a DMX controller to the master or slave products.
•The master unit should be the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.
Display Mode
1. Go to MENU > INTRO > DISPLAY.
2. Select a display mode (60 CLOSE or BRIGHT).
•When in the “60 CLOSE” setting, the LCD’s backlight will turn off after 60 s.
•When in the “BRIGHT” setting, the LCD’s backlight will stay on.
Software Version
1. Go to MENU > INTRO > INFO.
2. The display will show Edition.
3. Press
<ENTER>
to see the installed software version.

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Keylock
Locks or unlocks the product’s display.
1. Go to MENU > INTRO > KEYLOCK.
2. Select YESor NO.
When Keylock is in the “YES” setting, you will have to enter the password after 30
seconds of control panel inactivity or each time you turn the product on.
The default (non-modifiable) password is
<UP>, <DOWN>, <UP>, <DOWN>, and <ENTER>.
Reset
Reset all custom settings to their default values.
1. Go to MENU > INTRO > RESET.
2. Select YES or NO.
Dimmer Curve
This option defines the output speed when you modify the values of the dimmer faders.
This setting provides you with four different options to simulate the dimming curve of an
incandescent lighting product.
1. Go to MENU > INTRO > DIMMER.
2. Select DIMMER 0~4.
DIMMER 0: The output is proportional (linear) to the dimmer channel.
DIMMER 1~4: The output follows the dimmer channel values based on the
corresponding dimmer curve, being DIM1 the fastest and DIM4 the
slowest.

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Fader Reversal
Define how the pan, tilt, and dimmer increase.
1. Go to MENU > INVERT > PAN.
2. Select a fader direction (NORMAL or REVERSE).
3. Go to MENU > INVERT > TILT.
4. Select a fader direction (NORMAL or REVERSE).
5. Go to MENU > INVERT > DIMMER.
6. Select a fader direction (NORMAL or REVERSE).
7. Go to MENU > INVERT > USE.
8. Select YES to activate the new settings or NO to stop using them.
•When in NORMAL, the pan, tilt, and dimmer values will increase as the position
of the respective fader increases.
•When in REVERSE, the pan, tilt, and dimmer values will decrease as the position
of the respective fader increases.
Range Limitation
Limit the pan or tilt range.
1. Go to MENU > RANGE > P/START.
2. Select the starting point for the limited pan (000~255).
3. Go to MENU > RANGE > P/FINISH.
4. Select the finishing point for the limited pan (000~255).
5. Go to MENU > RANGE > T/START.
6. Select the starting point for the limited tilt (000~255).
7. Go to MENU > RANGE > T/FINISH.
8. Select the finishing point for the limited tilt (000~255).
9. Go to MENU > RANGE > USE.
10. Select
YES
to activate the new settings or
NO
to stop using them.
Reset Control
Select how you reset the product, either using the DMX controller or from the control
panel.
1. Go to MENU > SPECIAL > RESET.
2. Select DMX or SYSTEM.
DMX: Enables the DMX controller to reset the product (Control function).
SYSTEM:
Restricts the reset function to the control panel.
Move-in Black
Activate or deactivate the move-in black 3-second delay.
1. Go to MENU > SPECIAL > BLACKD.
2. Select YES to enable the 3 seconds delay or NO to make the blackout immediate.
Loss of DMX
Settings
Define response to a DMX failure.
1. Go to MENU > SPECIAL > DMXERROR.
2. Select SAVE to show the last look when DMX is lost or BLAK to make the product
blackout immediately.

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Fan Wait
Stop the fan during a blackout.
1. Go to MENU > SPECIAL > FAN_WAIT.
2. Select ON or OFF.
System Default
Default all product parameters to their default values.
1. Go to MENU > EXTRA.
2. Press <ENTER> (PASSWORD) will show on the display.
3. Press <ENTER> (**** will show on the display).
4. Enter the password, as explained in Keylock.
5. Use <UP> to select DEFAULT.
6. Press <ENTER> (NO will show on the display).
7. Select YES and press <ENTER> to default the product or press <MENU> to exit.
Edit Custom
Program up to 255 steps in a single custom program.
1. Go to MENU > EDIT.
2. Press <ENTER> to go to STEP.
3. Press <ENTER> to select a value. The current value (001~255) will show on the LCD.
4. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to select a new value.
5. Press <ENTER> to accept the value.
6. Press <ENTER> to go to PAN.
7. Repeat steps “1” through “6” for TILT, SPEED, COLOR, GOBO1, GOBO2,
GOBO2ROT, PRISM, PRISMT, IRIS, FOCUS, DIMMER, STROBE, and TIME.
8. Press <ENTER> to go to USE.
9. Select YES to save the settings for this step or NO to delete them.
10. Repeat steps “3” to “8” for the other steps.
The product will execute all the steps in the CUSTOM program and stop.
To make the product start over, add a last step whose duration is 0 seconds.
Example:
Step 1: Time = 5 Use = Yes
Step 2: Time = 4 Use = Yes
Step 3: Time = 6 Use = Yes
Step 4: Time = 0 Use = Yes (This step creates a loop)
Step 5: Time = 0 Use = No
(Unused steps)
Step 255 Time = 0 Use = No