Chauvet Hemisphere 5 User manual

User Manual

CHAUVET®, 2010, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice.
CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this manual.
Author: Anthony Chiappone
Revision: 01
Release Date: 09-30-2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................................3
ICONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................5
3. SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
ACPOWER...........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Power Linking...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
MOUNTING ...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Orientation................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Rigging.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 8
MENU MAP...........................................................................................................................................................................................8
CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS..................................................................................................................................................9
DMX Operation........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode).....................................................................................................................................................9
Automatic...............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Sound-Active..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Static Color.............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Auto Selection........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
DMXCHANNEL VALUES ......................................................................................................................................................................11
4-CH Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
5. APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................12
DMXPRIMER .....................................................................................................................................................................................13
FIXTURE LINKING (DAISY CHAIN)..........................................................................................................................................................13
DATA CABLING....................................................................................................................................................................................13
DMX Data Cable....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
CABLE CONNECTORS ..........................................................................................................................................................................14
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS........................................................................................................................................................14
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart............................................................................................................................................................................15
Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain..............................................................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................................................................16
RETURNS PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................................................................16
CLAIMS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 17
CONTACT US ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18

1. Before You Begin 3 10/1/2010 10:40 AM
1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
•1 x Hemisphere™ 5
•1 x Power Cord
•1 x Warranty Card
•1 x User 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.
Manual Conventions
CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information
from the regular text.
C
ONVENTION M
EANING
[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.
I
CONS M
EANING
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.

1. Before You Begin 4 10/1/2010 10:40 AM
Safety Instructions
•Please keep this User Manual 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 20 in (50 cm)
from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to
replace with same fuse source.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
•Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° 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.
•Never 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.
•Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting
bracket.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information
about the installation, usa
g
e and maintenance of this
p
roduct.

2. Introduction 5 10/1/2010 10:40 AM
2.INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Control Panel
Safety Microphone Sensitivity
Adjustment Knob
Power In
DMX In
Power Out
DMX Out
Back Panel

3. Setup 6 10/1/2010 10:40 AM
3.SETUP
AC Power
This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line
voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages.
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 the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only
as a 0 to 100% switch.
Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.
Power Linking
This fixture contains power linking via the Edison outlet located in front of the power input cable.
Please see the diagram below for further explanation.
The maximum quantity of Hemisphere™ 5 that may be linked is 12.
The power linking shown in this document is for the Chauvet® North American version
ONLY! Therefore, it is the customer’s responsibility to check with the Dealer/Distributor
regarding power linking on the local version of the product. Connections and availability
may change, depending on the power requirements and/or regulations of each
country/region.
Additional
power link out
Fixture #1 Fixture #2
Fixture #3

3. Setup 7 10/1/2010 10:40 AM
Mounting
Orientation
The Hemisphere™ 5may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for
ventilation.
Rigging
Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical
Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This
may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm
in size. When rigging, consider routine maintenance and control panel access. Please see the
following notes on installation.
•If the power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixture, take into account the
length of each power cable, and mount the fixtures close enough to one another to
accommodate for this.
•Safety cables must always be used.
Safety
Mounting Bracket
(1 of 4)

4. Operating Instructions 8 10/1/2010 10:40 AM
4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Menu Map
MENU SELECTION 1 SELECTION 2 DESCRIPTION
DMX Address/
Personality DMX Address d001~512 DMX starting address
C
H-4 4 channel, RGB+dimmer DMX mode
Slave SLAv Slave receive mode
Sound Mode SOUN Sound mode
Static Colors
(With Rotation)
C
.L.** Rotation with static color(s)
C
.L.r- Red
C
.L.g- Green
C
.L.b- Blue
C
.L.u- White
C
.L.4- Amber
C
.L.rg Red/Green
C
.L.rb Red/Blue
C
.L.ru Red/White
C
.L.r4 Red/Amber
C
.L.gb Green/Blue
C
.L.gu Green/White
C
.L.g4 Green/Amber
C
.L.bu Blue/White
C
.L.b4 Blue/Amber
C
.L.u4 White/Amber
r
gb- Red/Green/Blue
r
gbu Red/Green/Blue/White
Rgb4 Red/Green/Blue/Amber
C
.L.FL All LEDs @ Full
Auto Selection
(Pr.1~14))
Select one of the 14 programs
Automatic AUTO This mode cycles through each of the 14 programs

4. Operating Instructions 9 10/1/2010 10:40 AM
Configuring the Starting Address
The Hemisphere™ 5
fixture uses up to 4DMX channels. In this DMX configuration/personality,
the highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 509. Any address
higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels, while in this mode; however, if you
desire to use one of the other DMX channels configurations (personalities), then please consider
the total DMX channels when selecting a DMX address.
If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend reading the “DMX Primer” section in the
“Appendix”.
DMX Operation
This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must
set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended
that you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.
1. Press <MENU> until
d001 ~ 512 appears on the LED screen.
2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the starting address.
3. Press <ENTER>.
Only connect 32 fixtures to a single DMX daisy chain!
Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode)
This mode allows a single unit, the master, to operate in one of the standalone modes, while one
or more fixtures, slaves, synchronize their responses to the master. DMX cables are used to
daisy chain the fixtures.
Master:
The master fixture may be set in any of the following modes: Static Colors, Auto Selection,
Automatic, or Sound Mode.
Slave:
1. Press <MENU> until
SLAu appears on the LED screen.
2. Press < ENTER >.
Only connect 31 slave fixtures when operating in this mode!

4. Operating Instructions 10 10/1/2010 10:40 AM
Automatic
This fixture has preprogrammed chases. In this mode, the fixture will scroll through each of the
14 programs.
Access this mode via the control panel on the front of the fixture. Please see the chart below for
further explanation.
1. Press <MENU> until
AUTO appears on the LED screen.
2. Press <ENTER>.
Sound-Active
This fixture has a preprogrammed, sound triggered chase.
Access this via the control panel on the front of the fixture. Adjust the microphone sensitivity from
the control panel. Please see the chart below for further explanation.
1. Press <MENU> until
SOUN appears on the LED screen.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Adjust the sensitivity to the sound by using the microphone sensitivity adjustment knob.
Static Color
This mode operates the rotation in a preset speed which may not be altered. The Led output may
be adjusted.
Access this mode via the control panel, which is located on the front of the fixture. Please see the
chart below for further explanation.
1. Press <MENU> until
C.L.** appears on the LED screen.
2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, scroll through the three different colors.
3. Press <ENTER>. When the desired colors have been activated.
The speed may not be adjusted in this mode.
Auto Selection
This fixture has preprogrammed chases. In this mode, you may activate one program among the
14.
Access this mode via the control panel on the front of the fixture. Please see the chart below for
further explanation.
1. Press <MENU> until
Pr.** appears on the LED screen.
2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, scroll through the three different programs (1~14).
3. Press <ENTER> when the desired program has been reached.
The speed may not be adjusted in this mode.