Chauvet SparkleDrape LED User manual

Quick Reference Guide

SparkleDrape™ LED QRG
Page 2 of 8
About this
Guide
The SparkleDrape™ 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).
•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
Before working with this product, read the following Safety Notes carefully.
The notes include important safety information about 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.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect this product from power cord by pulling or tugging on
the cord.
•If mounting this product overhead, always secure it to a fastening device
using a safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while
operating.
•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 product.
•This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or
shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
•Always install this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at
least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer.
•Make sure to replace the fuse with 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.

SparkleDrape™ LED QRG
Page 3 of 8
What is
Included
•One SparkleDrape™ LED
•One SparkleDrape™ Controller
•One Power Cord
•One Signal Cable
•One Carrying Bag
•Replacement LEDs
•Reusable Zip Ties (Tie Wraps)
•One Warranty Card
•One Quick Reference Guide
Product
Description
The SparkleDrape™ LED is a sparkling LED drape perfect for DJ
backdrops providing bright single color LEDs, 17 eye-catching programs,
and support for 8 channels of DMX. The SparkleDrape™ LED
also comes
equipped with a sound activation mode and the ability to choose and run
your favorite program without a DMX-512 console.
Product Overview
Front Panel
Top Panel
Fuse Holder
DMX In/Out
On/Off Switch
LED Display
Button Menu
Power In
Curtain Input
Accessory Inputs

SparkleDrape™ LED QRG
Page 4 of 8
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.
Fuse
Replacement
1. Disconnect this product/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 2 A, 250 V).
4. Insert the fuse holder back in its place, and reconnect power.
DMX Linking
The SparkleDrape™ 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 SparkleDrape™ LED uses a regular DMX data connection for its 8-
channel personality.
Download the SparkleDrape™ LED User Manual and refer to the Setup
chapter to learn how to connect this product for DMX operation, and the
Operation chapter to learn in detail how to configure this product
for DMX
operation.

SparkleDrape™ LED QRG
Page 5 of 8
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes at the beginning of this
Guide and in the product’s User Manual.
The mounting instructions are
provided in the Setup chapter of the User Manual.
Product
Mounting
Diagram
Grommets foreasy truss mounting
and various stand applications

SparkleDrape™ LED QRG
Page 6 of 8
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
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently
selected value into the selected 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
Start Address
To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode, the highest
recommended DMX addresses are as follows:
Menu Options
Main Level Programming Levels Description
1. DMX Mode
Addr.
A001~512
Sets DMX starting address
2. Speed
SP
1~20
Sets auto program speed
3. Program
PU
1~17
Sets auto program
4. Lights On
ALL
Turns on all lights
5. Sound Active
Soud
Sets Sound Active mode

SparkleDrape™ LED QRG
Page 7 of 8
DMX Values
8-CH
Channel
Function Value Percent/Setting
1 Dimmer
000 ó007
No function (default for Ch. 7 functions)
008 ó255
0~100%
2 Strobe
000 ó010
No function
011 ó255
Strobe (slow to fast)
3
Red
000 ó255 0~100%
4
Green
000 ó255
0~100%
5
Blue
000 ó255
0~100%
6
White
000 ó255
0~100%
7 Programs
000 ó009
No function
010 ó023
Color chase
024 ó037
All on fading
038 ó051
4 color chase
052 ó065
Single color strobe
066 ó079
All on strobe
080 ó093
Red On
094 ó107
Green On
108 ó121
Blue On
122 ó135
White On
136 ó149
Red + Green On
150 ó163
Red + Blue On
164 ó177
Blue + Green On
178 ó191
Red + White On
192 ó205
Red strobe
206 ó219
Green strobe
220 ó233
Blue strobe
234 ó255
White strobe
8
Speed
000 ó255
Slow to fast

SparkleDrape™ LED QRG
Page 8 of 8
Contact Us
World Headquarters
CHAUVET®
General Information
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
United Kingdom and 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
Outside the US, United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of
record. Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product.
Visit our Web site for contact details.
SparkleDrape™ LED QRG – Rev. 03
© Copyright 2011 CHAUVET®
All rights reserved
Printed in the P. R. C.