Chauvet TRACKSCAN 250R User manual

Technical Specifications
Power
AC 120V 60Hz
AC 230~250V 50/60Hz
Fuse
20mm Glass 10A Fast Blow
20mm Glass 10A Fast Blow
Lamps
MSD 250W (2000hrs)
Dimension
560mm x 250mm x 205mm / 22in x 9.8in x 8.1in
Weight
17 kg / 37.4 lbs
13.5 kg / 29.7 lbs
User Information (Please complete for your records)
Data Purchased : / / Serial No. :
Dealer Stamp : Model : TRACKSCAN DMX-606R
TRACKSCAN 250R
DMX-606R
User Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before use
World-wide Headquarters:
3000 North 29th Ct., Hollywood, Florida, USA, FL 33020
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.ChauvetLighting.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Instruction
2. Technical Specification
2.1 Inserting / Exchanging rotating gobos
3. Lamp
3.1 How to change the frequency 50Hz / 60Hz
4. How To Set The Unit
4.1 Control Panel
4.2 Main Function
5. How To Control The Unit
5.1 Master/Slave Built-In Preprogrammed Function.
5.2 Easy Controller
5.3 Universal DMX Controller
5.4 DMX512 Configuration
5.5 DMX512 Connection
6. Troubleshooting
7. Fixture Cleaning
7. Fixture Cleaning
The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out
periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which
the fixture operates: damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater
accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics.
üClean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid.
üAlways dry the parts carefully.
üClean the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every
30/60 days.

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EC Declaration of Conformity
We declare that our products (lighting equipments) comply with the following
specification and bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC.
EN55014-1: 1993, EN61000-3-2: 1995, EN61000-3-3:1995
EN55014-2: 1997 CATEGORY II
EN61000-4-2: 1995, EN61000-4-3: 1995, EN61000-4-4:1995
EN61000-4-5: 1995, EN61000-4-6: 1995, EN61000-4-11: 1994
&Harmonized Standard
EN60598-1: 1993
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
Part 1 : General requirements
Following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
EC Declaration of Conformity
We declare that our products (remote controller) comply with the following
specification and bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC.
EN55015: 1993
EN50082-1: 1997
EN61000-3-2: 1995
EN61000-3-3: 1995
1. Safety Instruction
WARNING
lPlease keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user,
be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet
lUnpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
lBefore operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the
power requirements of the unit.
lThe unit is designed for use with the MSD 25OW . Do not use any other type of lamp.
lIt’s important to ground the yellow/green conductor to earth in order to avoid electric
shock.
lThe unit is for indoor use only. Use only in a dry location.
lThe unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from
adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
lDisconnect main power before fuse/lamp replacement or servicing.
lReplace fuse/lamp only with the same type.
lMake sure there is no flammable materials close to the unit while operating as it is fire
hazard.
lMaximum ambient temperature is TA: 40℃. Don’t operate it at where the temperature
is higher than this.
lUnit surface temperature may reach up to 85C. Don’t touch the housing bare-hand
during its operation, and allow about 15 minutes to cool down before replacing bulb or
serving, as the unit could be very hot.
lIn the event of 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. Always
use the same type spare parts.
lDon’t connect the device to any dimmer pack.
lDo not touch any wire during operation as high voltage might be causing electric shock.
.
Warning
lTo prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
lNever touch bulb with bare fingers as it is very hot after using.
lHot lamp explosion hazard. Do not open the unit within five minutes after switching off.
lDo not start on the unit without bulb enclosure or housing are damaged.
lThe housing, the lenses, or the ultraviolet filter must be replaced if they are visibly
damaged.
lDo not look directly at the light while the bulb is on.
Caution
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact your nearest dealer.
Installation
The unit should be mounted via its screw holes on the bracket. Always ensure that the unit is
firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating.Always ensure that the structure to
which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 20kgs for each
unit.
Please read carefully the instruction, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance.

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6. Troubleshooting
Following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. Here are
some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
A. The unit does not work, no light and the fan does not work
1.Check the connect power and main fuse.
2.Measure the mains voltage on the main connector.
3.Check the power on LED.
B. Not responding to DMX controller
1.DMX LED should be on. If not, check DMX connectors, cables to see if link properly.
2.If the DMX LED is on and no response to the channel, check the address settings and
DMX polarity.
3.If you have intermittent DMX signal problems, check the pins on connectors or on PCB of
the unit or the previous one.
4.Try to use another DMX controller.
5.Check if the DMX cables run near or run alongside to high voltage cables that may cause
damage or interference to DMX interface circuit.
C. Some units don’t respond to the easy controller
1.You may have a break in the DMX cabling. Check the LED for the response of the master/
slave mode signal.
2.Wrong DMX address in the unit. Set the proper address.
D. No response to the sound
1.Check the unit that is not receiving DMX signal.
2.Check the unit that is not set to display mode
3.Check microphone to see if it is good by tapping the microphone
E. One of the channels is not working well
1.The stepper motor might be damaged or the cable connected to the PCB is broken.
2.The motor’s drive IC on the PCB might be out of condition.
F. The lamp is cutting out intermittently
1.The lamp is not working well. Check the main voltage either too high or too low.
2.Internal temperature may be too high. Check and if necessary replace the fan on the head.
5.5 DMX512 Connection
The DMX512 is widely used in intelligent lighting control, with a maximum of 512 channels.
DMX 512
Termination reduces signal errors and to avoid signal
(Resistance 120 ohm 1/4W) between pin2 (DMX-) and
transmission problems and interference. It is always
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pin3 (DMX+) of the last fixture.
advisable to connect a DMX terminal.
2
DMX -
1
COMMON
DMX +
31
120 ohm 1/4W
2
1
DMX INPUT DMX OUTPUT
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1
2 3 4
1.If you using a controller with 5 pins DMX output, you need to use a 5 to 3 pin adapter-
cable.
2.At last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 ohm 1/4W
resistor between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the
DMX-output of the last unit.
3.Connect the unit together in a `daisy chain` by XLR plug from the output of the unit to the
input of the next unit. The cable can not be branched or split to a `Y` cable. DMX512 is a
very high-speed signal. Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded
connectors can easily distort the signal and shut down the system.
4.The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit, when
power is disconnected to the unit.
5.Each lighting unit needs to have an address set to receive the data sent by the
controller. The address number is between 0-511 (usually 0 & 1 are equal to 1).
6.The end of the DMX512 system should be terminated to reduce signal errors.

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7.3 pin XLR connectors are more popular than 5 pin XLR.
3 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+)
5 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+)
2. Technical Specification
Power supply
- AC 120V~60Hz
- AC 230/240/250V~50/60Hz
Lamp
- Discharge MSD 250W or NSD 250W GY 9.5
Optical system
- Standard 13° focused beam angle.
- Focus can be adjusted by manual.
Shutter
- Blackout, dimmer and strobe speed variable(1~12 flashes per second).
Gobo wheel
- Independent gobo wheel with 7 gobos plus open.
- Gobo wheel rotates with variable speed and rainbow effect.
Gobo rotation
- 7 metal gobos, rotating in both directions at different speeds.
- Outside diameter 27.8 mm, image diameter 18 mm.
Color wheel
- Independent color wheel with 9 dichroic mirrors plus white.
- Color wheel rotates with variable speed and rainbow effect.
Movement
- Pan : 180° in 0.5 second.
- Tilt : 70° in 0.3 second.
DMX Channels
- Standard DMX512 signal addressing and can be controlled by any universal DMX
controller.
Channel 1 = Shutter
Channel 2 = Gobos
Channel 3 = Gobo rotation
Channel 4 = Colors
Channel 5 = Pan motion
Channel 6 = Tilt motion
Dimension : 560mm x 250mm x 205 mm (without bracket)
Weight : 17 kg (AC 120V) / 13.5 kg (AC 230~250V)
Luminous intensity:
2.1 Inserting/Exchanging rotating gobos
DANGER!
Install the gobos with the device switched off only.
Unplug from mains before!
Open the cover by loosening the fastening screw at the sides of the cover.
If you wish to use other forms and patterns as the standard-gobos, or if the gobos
are to be exchanged, remove the fixation ring with an appropriate tool. Remove the
gobo and insert the new gobo. Press the fixation-ring together and insert it in the
front of the gobo.
CAUTION!
Never unscrew the screws of the rotating gobo as the ball
bearing will otherwise be opened!
5.4. DMX512 Configuration
DMX512 configuration
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Shutter
Gobo
Gobo Rotation
Full Color
Split Color
Pan
Tilt
Open
248-255
Fastest speed
255
Stopped
246-255
Fastest speed
255

6
Shaking
168~247
245
135
Slowest speed
128
Slowest speed
128
Stopped
121-134
Light green
121-127
Light green
116-127
Amber- Light green
114-120
112-127
Amber
108-113
Magenta-Amber
101-107
Amber
103-115
Magenta
94-100
96-111
Magenta
90-102
Shutter
88-167
Pink-Magenta
88-93
Pink
81-87
80-95
Pink
77-89
Orange-Pink
74-80
Orange
67-73
Orange
64-76
64-79
UV Purple-Orange
61-66
UV Purple
54-60
UV Purple
52-63
Green-UV Purple
47-53
48-63
Green
41-46
Green
39-51
Yellow-Green
34-40
32-47
Yellow
27-33
Yellow
26-38
Blue-Yellow
21-26
16-31
Dimmer
08-87
00-15
120
10
Blue
13-25
Blue
14-20
White-Blue
07-13
Blackout
00-07
Stopped
00-09
White
00-12
White
00-06
5.2 Easy Controller
The easy remote control is used only in master/slave mode. By connecting to the 1/4”
microphone jack of the first unit, you will find that the remote control on the first unit will
control all the other units for Stand by, Strobe/Next and Fast/Slow function.
1.STAND BY : To blackout all the unit.
2.STROBE/NEXT : Under FAST mode, the light will strobe in three different ways:
a.) Strobe in different gobos and colors.
b.) Synchronous strobe in white color.
c.) Two-light strobe in white color.
If the unit in slow mode, press NEXT button to choose desired color and gobo. It will
change ten colors and then change one gobo.
3.FAST/SLOW : When the LED is off, it is in FAST mode. The unit’s movement- Pan/Tilt &
Gobo/Color is sound activated. If the LED on, it is in SLOW mode, Pan/Tilt is sound
activated but Gobo/Color wheel are static, controlled by Next button.
5.3 Universal DMX Controller
If you use a universal DMX controller to control the units, you have to set DMX address
from 1 to 512 channel so that the units can receive DMX signal.
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to change the DMX512
address. Once the address has been selected, press and keep ENTER button pressed up to
when the display stops blinking or storing automatically 8 seconds later. To go back to the
functions without any change press the MENU button again. Please refer to the following
diagram to address your DMX512 channel for the first 4 units.
3. Lamp
Becau
se of its high internal pressure, there might be a risk that the Discharge lamp would
explode during operation. The lamp emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the
eyes and skin. The high luminance of the arc can cause severe damage to the retina if
looked directly at the lamp.
In case of replacement of the lamp or maintenance, do not open the
fixture within 15 minutes until the unit cools down after switching off.

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Lamp : Discharge lamp MSD 250W
Color Temperature : 8000K
Average Life : 2000 hours
1.Always switch off the main supply and never handle the lamp or luminaries when is
hot.
2.Do not touch the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp with denatured
alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
3.The lamp generates UV radiation. Never operate the lamp without appropriate shielding.
4.When burning, the lamp operates at high pressure and there is a slight risk of arc tube
rupture. The risk increases with age, temperature and improper handling of the lamp. Do
not use the lamp any longer than its specified life.
5.Make sure the lamp is located in the center of the reflector for the best spot.
Diagram for Lamp changing
3.1 How to change the frequency 50Hz / 60Hz
1. Always switch off the main supply
, open the plastic base-cover. Find
the ballast on the housing-base.
2. Loose the screw of the red wire on
the ballast, and change the frequency.
3. Reinstall all.
4. How To Set The Unit
4.1 Control Panel
Display
To show the various menu and the selected functions.
LED
DMX
On
DMX input present
MASTER
On
master mode
SLAVE
On
slave mode
SOUND
Flashing
sound activation
Button
MENU
to select the programming functions
DOWN
to go backward in the selected functions
UP
to go forward in the selected functions
ENTER
to confirm the selected functions
Remote controller input
By connect to the 1/4” microphone jack to control the unit for Stand by, Strobe/Next and
Fast/Slow function.
Sensitivity
To adjust the microphone-receiving sensitivity.
Microphone
To receives audio signal for sound activation.
DMX input/output
For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR plug cable to link the unit together.
5. How To Control The Unit
You can operate the unit in three ways:
1. By master/slave built-in preprogram function
2. By easy controller
3. By universal DMX controller
No need to turn the unit off when you change the DMX address, as new DMX address
setting will be effected at once. Every time you turn the unit on, it will showA660 on the
display and move all the motors to their ‘home’ position and you may hear some noises for
about 20 seconds. After that the unit will be ready to receive DMX signal or run the built in
programs.
5.1 Master/Slave Built In Preprogrammed Function
By linking the units in master/slave connection, the first unit will control the other units to
give an automatic, sound activated, synchronized light show. This function is good when you
want an instant show. You have to set the first unit in master mode and select
(show 1) or (show 2) mode. Its DMX input jack will have nothing plugged into
it, and Its master LED will be constantly on and sound LED will flash to the music.The other
units will have to set in slave mode and select (normal) or (2 light
show) mode, Their DMX cables plugged into the DMX input jacks (daisy chain) and the slave
led lights will constantly on.
2-light show
In (slave mode), means the unit works normally and means 2-light
show. In order to create a great light show, you can set on the second unit to get
contrast movement to each other, even if you have two units only.

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Self-Test
Press the MENU button up to when the is blinking on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the unit will run self-test by built in program. To go back to the functions
press the MENU button again.
Fixture Hours
Press the MENU button up to when the is blinking on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the display will show the number of working hours of the unit. To go back
to the functions press the MENU button again.
Reset
Press the MENU button up to when the is blinking on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and all channels of the unit will return to their standard position. To go back to
the functions press the MENU button again.
4.2 Main Function
To select any of the given functions, press the MENU button up to when the required one
is showing on the display. Select the function by ENTER button and the display will blink. Use
DOWN and UP button to change the mode. Once the required mode has been selected,
press the ENTER button to setup or it will automatically return to the main functions without
any change after idling 8 seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the
MENU button. The main functions are showing below:
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DMX512 Address Setting
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to change the DMX512
address. Once the address has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup or
automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8 seconds. To go back to
the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Show Mode
Press the MENU button up To when the is showing on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the
(show 1) or (show 2) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER
MENU
Focus Adjust
Self-Test
Reset
Fixture Hours
Display Inversion
Display Normal
Tilt Inversion
Tilt Normal
Pan Inversion
Pan Normal
Split Color
Normal Color
Slave mode " 2 Light Show 2 "
Slave Mode " Normal "
Show Mode " Show 2 "
Show Mode " Show 1 "
DMX512 Address Setting

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button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8
seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Slave Mode
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the
(normal) or (2 light show) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after
8 seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Color Mode
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the
(normal) or (split color) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER
button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after 8
seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
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Pan Inversion
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the
(normal) or (pan inversion) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after
8 seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Tilt Inversion
Press the MENU button up to when the is showing on the display. Pressing
ENTER button and the display will blink. Use DOWN and UP button to select the
(normal) or (tilt inversion) mode. Once the mode has been selected, press the
ENTER button to setup or automatically return to the main functions without any change after
8 seconds. To go back to the functions without any change press the MENU button again.
Display Inversion
It is good for you to install the unit on the truss or under ceiling. Press the MENU button
up to when the is blinking on the display. Use the ENTER button to change to the
mode (display inversion), It will automatically store after 8 seconds. Or press the
ENTER button again return to the mode (display normal). To go back to the functions
press the MENU button.
Display normal mode for the fixture putting on the floor.
Display inversion mode for the fixture fixing under ceiling.
Focus Adjust
Press the MENU button up to when the is blinking on the display. Pressing
ENTER button, the unit will focus on center position. To go back to the functions press the
MENU button again.