Chauvet RotoSphere LED User manual

Quick Reference Guide

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About this
Guide
The RotoSphere™ LED Quick Reference Guide (QRG) only contains the
product
’s connection and mounting information as well as the menu options
and the DMX values.
Disclaimer
•This Quick Reference Guide DOES NOT replace the product’s user
manual, which you can download from the CHAUVET® Web site
(www.chauvetlighting.com).
•
You must read ALL the disclaimers and safety notes in this document as
well as those in the product’s user manual before installing, operating, or
maintaining this product.
Safety Notes
Please read the following notes carefully before starting to work with this
product. They include important safety information about its
installation,
usage, and maintenance.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of
electrocution.
•Always disconnect this product from the power source before cleaning it
or replacing the fuse.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the fixture is on.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while
operating.
•Do not touch this 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 this product is within the range stated on the decal or rear
panel of the fixture.
•This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or
shock, do not expose this fixture to rain or moisture.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
•Never carry this product from the power cord or any moving part.
Always use the hanging/mounting bracket or the handles.
•The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not
operate this product at higher temperatures.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit
immediately.
•Never try to repair this product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized
technical assistance center.
What is
Included
•One RotoSphere™ LED
•One Power Cord
•One Hanging Bracket
•One Warranty Card
•One Quick Reference Guide

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Product
Description
The RotoSphere™ LED is a mirror ball simulator with five, high-powered
tri color LEDs. Using DMX or stand-alone control modes, it utilizes user-
selectable colors and variable rotation speeds and is easily mountable.
Product Overview
LED Display
Microphone
Microphone
Sensitivity Knob
Safety Hook
DMX In/Out
Power In/Out
Mounting Bracket

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AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input
voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Linking
You can link up to 20 RotoSphere™ LED units to this fixture at 120 VAC or
40 RotoSphere™ LED units at 230 VAC
. Make sure to never exceed this
number.
Fuse
Replacement
1) Disconnect this fixture/product from the power outlet.
2) Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder
and pry the safety cap out of its housing. It will pull the installed fuse
with it.
3)
Remove the blown fuse from its safety cap and replace it with a fuse of
the exact same type and rating (F 1 A, 250 V).
4) Insert the fuse holder back in its place, and reconnect power.
DMX Linking
The RotoSphere™ LED can work with a DMX controller when linked using
a regular DMX serial connection.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, please download the
DMX
Primer document from www.chauvetlighting.com.
DMX Connection
The RotoSphere™ LED uses a regular DMX data connection for its 4-
channel DMX personality.
Download the RotoSphere™ LED user manual and refer to the Setup
chapter to learn how to connect this fixture for DMX operation, and the
Operation Instructions
chapter to learn in detail how to configure this fixture
for DMX operation.
Master/Slave
Connection
The RotoSphere™ LED uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave
mode.
Download the RotoSphere™ LED user manual and refer to the Setup
chapter to learn how to connect this fixture for Master/Slave operation, and
the Operation
chapter to learn in detail how to configure this fixture for
Master/Slave operation.

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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the safety notes at the beginning of this
guide and in the product’s user manual. Then, follow the mounting
procedure indicated in the Setup chapter of the user manual.
Product
Mounting
Diagram
Mounting Bracket
Rubber Feet(x4)
Safety Hook

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Programming
For details on how to program this product, please refer to the product’s user
manual.
Control Panel
Description
Button Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the
numeric value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the
numeric value when in a function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently
selected value into the selected function
Start Address
To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode, the highest
recommended DMX address is 509.
Menu Options (Stand-Alone)
Mode Programming Steps Description
1. DMX Address
d 1
001~512
Sets the DMX starting address
2. Sound-
activated Mode
SOUd Selects Sound-activated Mode
3. Automatic
Mode
AUTO Selects Automatic Mode
4. Color Mode c 1
c 1
Red
c 2
Green
c 3
Blue
c 4
Red + Green
c 5
Red + Blue
c 6
Green + Blue
c 7
Red + Green + Blue
c 8
All colors in chase mode (fast speed)
c 9
All colors in chase mode (normal speed)
c 10
All colors in chase mode (slow speed)
5. Motor rotation F 0 (forward)
F 0
Static
F 1-99
Clockwise rotation (slow to fast)
r 0 (reverse)
r 0
Static
r 1-99
Counter clockwise (slow to fast)

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DMX Values
4-CH
Channel
Function Value
Percent/Setting
1 Motor Rotation
000 ó009
No function
010 ó127
Counter clockwise rotation (slow to fast)
128 ó137
No function
138 ó255
Clockwise rotation (slow to fast)
2 Colors
000 ó031
No function
032 ó063
Red
064 ó095
Green
096 ó127
Blue
128 ó159
Red + Green
160 ó191
Red + Blue
192 ó223
Green + Blue
224 ó255
Red + Green + Blue
3 Strobe
000 ó009
No function
010 ó255
Strobe effect (slow to fast)
4 Automatic and
Sound Modes
000 ó010
No function
011 ó249
Automatic programs
250 ó255
Sound-activated Mode

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