Chauvet Hemisphere 5.1 User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin................................................................................3
What Is Included ...........................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions..................................................................................3
Claims...................................................................................................................3
Text Conventions ..........................................................................................3
Icons.............................................................................................................3
Disclaimer.....................................................................................................3
Product at a Glance.......................................................................................4
Safety Notes .................................................................................................4
2. Introduction.........................................................................................5
Product Overview..........................................................................................5
Product Dimensions......................................................................................6
3. Setup...................................................................................................7
AC Power......................................................................................................7
Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................7
Power Linking........................................................................................................8
Mounting.......................................................................................................9
Orientation.............................................................................................................9
Rigging..................................................................................................................9
4. Operation ..........................................................................................10
Control Panel Operation..............................................................................10
Menu Map...................................................................................................10
Configuration (DMX)....................................................................................11
Starting Address ..................................................................................................11
DMX Values................................................................................................11
5-CH....................................................................................................................11
Configuration (Standalone)..........................................................................12
Sound-Active Mode..............................................................................................12
Automatic Mode...................................................................................................12
Master/Slave Mode..............................................................................................12
5. Technical Information ......................................................................13
Product Maintenance ..................................................................................13
6. Technical Specifications..................................................................14
Returns.......................................................................................................15
Contact Us..................................................................................................15

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What Is
Included
•Hemisphere™ 5.1
•Power cord •Warranty card •Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack the product and check the container to make
sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition.
Claims
If the box or the contents (the product and
included accessories) appear damaged from
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.
Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition,
keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues such as missing c
omponents or parts, damage not related to shipping,
or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.
Text
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1 to 512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings
A menu option not to be modified
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
<ENTER>
A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Icons
Icon Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure
to comply may render the product partially or completely
inoperative, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the
operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual, and reserves the right to revise or recreate
this manual at any time.
Download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Printed in P.R.C.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author
Date
Editor
Date
A. Leon 07/24/13 T. Yeago 07/24/13

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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
Safety Notes
The Safety Notes include important safety information about the mounting
, usage, and
maintenance of this product. Read the Safety Notes before using the product.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing
the fuse.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•If mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
•Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
•Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
•The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•Never carry the product by the power cord or the moving head. Always use the
hanging/mounting brackets.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled persons can lead to
damage or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
•This product is not intended for permanent installation.
•Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the product to another
user, be sure that they also receive this document.

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2.INTRODUCTION
Product
Overview
The Hemisphere™ 5.1 is a rotating, multi-colored centerpiece light. The product
contains red, green, blue, white, and amber LEDs for effects similar to a mirror ball.
The moving head spins in both directions and at variable speeds to create an ever-
changing star field. Sound-activated programs change the lights to the beat of the
music. Standalone modes allow customized looks without a DMX controller.
DMX In/Out
Power In/Out
Sound Sensitivity
Adjustment Knob
Safety Loop
Control Panel

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Product Dimensions

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3.SETUP
AC Power
The Hemisphere™ 5.1 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 product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the product to a protected circuit
(circuit breaker or fuse). Make
sure the product has
an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect the product to
a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse
Replacement Follow the instructions below to change the fuse, if necessary.
Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
2. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same
type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back into place and reconnect power.
The product does not ship with a spare fuse; however, the safety cap has room
for a spare.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Spare fuse holder
(inside safety cap)
Safety cap

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Power Linking
The product provides power linking via the IEC 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 25 Hemisphere™ 5.1 products on 120 VAC or up to 45
Hemisphere™ 5.1 products on 230 VAC.
The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American
version of the product ONLY! If using the 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.
1st Product
2nd Product
Other products
3rd Product

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Mounting
Before mounting the product
, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in
the Safety Notes.
Orientation
The Hemisphere™ 5.1
may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate
ventilation is provided around the product.
Rigging
•Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy
access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.
•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product
can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications).
•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.
Mount the
product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.
•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity.
•When power linking multiple products, you must always consider the length of the
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.
•This product has 4 mounting brackets. The mounting brackets also serve as floor
supports and allow for surface mounting. When mounting the product
on the floor,
make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.
Mounting Diagram
Safety
Loop
Mounting Hole
Mounting
Brackets

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4.OPERATION
Control Panel
Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the
display. Please refer to the Introduction section for button locations on the control panel.
Button Function
<MENU> Press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu
option
<ENTER>
Press to activate a menu option or a selected value
<UP> Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher value
<DOWN> Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower value
Menu Map
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
Auto Program
Selection
Pr.XX Pr.01~Pr.14 Selects Auto Program manually
Auto Program
Sequence
AUTO Runs Auto Programs automatically
DMX Address
d.XXX
d.001~d.512
Selects DMX starting address
Slave Mode
SLAV
Sets Slave mode
Sound-Active
Mode
SOUN Sets Sound-Active mode
Static Colors C.L.XX
C.L.r-
Static color Red
C.L.g-
Static color Green
C.L.b-
Static color Blue
C.L.u-
Static color White
C.L.Y-
Static color Amber
C.L.rg
Static color Red & Green
C.L.rb
Static color Red & Blue
C.L.ru
Static color Red & White
C.L.rY
Static color Red & Amber
C.L.gb
Static color Green & Blue
C.L.gu
Static color Green & White
C.L.gY
Static color Green & Amber
C.L.bu
Static color Blue & White
C.L.bY
Static color Blue & Amber
C.L.uY
Static color White & Amber
rgb-
Static color Red, Green & Blue
rgbu
Static color Red, Green, Blue & White
rgbY
Static color Red, Green, Blue & Amber
C.L.FL
Static color All

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Configuration
(DMX)
Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.
1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn the product on.
3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.
Starting Address
When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels
the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could
restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The Hemisphere™ 5.1 uses up to
512 DMX channels in DMX mode, which defines the
highest configurable address to 508.
If unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from the CHAUVET® website.
To select the starting address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU>repeatedly until 5ch shows on the display. If DMX address already
displays, go to step 3.
2. Press <ENTER> to display DMX address.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.
4. Press <ENTER>.
If you are
unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from
www.chauvetlighting.com.
DMX Values
5-CH
Channel Function Value Setting
1 Auto Programs
000 ó009
010 ó019
020 ó029
030 ó039
040 ó049
050 ó059
060 ó069
070 ó079
080 ó089
090 ó099
100 ó109
110 ó119
120 ó129
130 ó139
140 ó149
150 ó159
160 ó169
170 ó179
180 ó189
190 ó199
200 ó229
230 ó255
Blackout
Red
Green
Blue
White
Amber
Red/Green
Red/Blue
Red/White
Red/Amber
Green/Blue
Green/White
Green/Amber
Blue/White
Blue/Amber
White/Amber
Red/Green/Blue
Red/Green/Blue/White
Red/Green/Blue/Amber
Red/Green/Blue/White/Amber
Auto Program
Sound-Active mode
2 Strobe
000 ó009
010 ó255
No Function
Strobe (0~13 Hz)
3
Auto Program Speed
000 ó255
0~100% (Ch. 1: 200~229)
4 Rotation
000 ó009
010 ó119
120 ó129
130 ó255
Stop
Rotate left (slow to fast)
Stop
Rotate right (slow to fast)
5
Dimmer
000 ó255
0~100%

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Configuration
(Standalone)
To control the product without a DMX controller, connect the product to a suitable power
outlet and set the product in one of the three standalone modes below.
Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (Sound-Active,
Automatic, or Master/Slave)
to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller.
Products in standalone mode
may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with
the DMX signals from the controller.
Sound-
Active
Mode
To enable the Sound-Active mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU>repeatedly until SoUnshows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Turn the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity knob until the product
starts responding to the beat of the music.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
Automatic Mode
To enable an Automatic mode, follow the instructions below.
Manually selecting an Auto program:
1. Press <MENU>repeatedly until Pr.XX shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the automatic program from Pr.01to Pr.14.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Automatically running an Auto program:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until AUTO shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
Master/Slave
Mode
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Hemisphere™ 5.1 product (the “master”) to
control the actions of one or more Hemisphere™ 5.1 product (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 SLAU shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to d.001.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the
previous slave unit.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.
Master unit:
1. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode.
2. Make the master unit is the first unit within the DMX daisy chain.
•Configure
all the slave units 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 the controller
may interfere with the signals from the
master unit.
•Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.

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

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6.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Weight
10.7 in (272 mm)
10.7 in (272 mm)
10 in (254 mm)
6.4 lb (2.9 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Power Supply Type
Range
Voltage Selection
Switching (internal)
100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Parameter
120 V, 60 Hz
230 V, 50 Hz
Consumption
38 W
43 W
Operating current
0.4 A
0.2 A
Power linking current (units)
8 A (25 units)
8 A (45 units)
Fuse
T 1 A, 250 V
T 1 A, 250 V
Power I/O
US/Worldwide
UK/Europe
Power input connector
IEC
IEC
Power output connector
Edison
IEC
Power Cord plug
Edison (US)
Local plug
Light Source
Type
Power
Lifespan
LED
3 W
50,000 hours
Color
Quantity
Current
Red
1
730 mA
Green
1
730 mA
Blue
1
730 mA
White
1
730 mA
Amber
1
730 mA
Photo Optic
Parameter
Value
Coverage Angle
360º
Thermal
Maximum External Temp.
Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C)
Convection
DMX
I/O Connectors
Connector Type
Channel Range
3-pin XLR
Sockets
5
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
Item Number
Hemisphere 5.1
03050164
HEMISPHERE5.1

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Returns
In case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below:
•If you live in the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).
•If you live in the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below).
•If you live in any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Instead, contact your
distributor of record. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S.,
United Kingdom, or Ireland.
If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® product
s to
them. Visit our website for contact details.
Call the corresponding CHAUVET®
Tech Support office and request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the
return.
You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Clearly mark the package with the RMA number on the label. CHAUVET® will refuse
any product returned without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
directly on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write
the following information on a piece of paper
and place it inside the box:
•Your name
•Your address
•Your phone number
•RMA number
•A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product
properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing is recommended.
CHAUVET®
reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
returned product(s).
Contact Us
World Headquarters
CHAUVET®
General Information
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
United Kingdom & Ireland
CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
General Information
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Voice: [phone] (Press 4)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Technical Support
Email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.com
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk