Chauvet Camera Accessories 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: 01-12-2011
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
USING THE CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................................................................................8
MENU MAP...........................................................................................................................................................................................8
CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS..................................................................................................................................................8
OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
DMXOperation.........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
DMX Channel Values...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active).......................................................................................................................................................................10
STANDALONE......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Sound-Active..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Automatic...............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
5. APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................11
DMXPRIMER .....................................................................................................................................................................................12
FIXTURE LINKING (DAISY CHAIN)..........................................................................................................................................................12
DATA CABLING....................................................................................................................................................................................12
DMX Data Cable....................................................................................................................................................................................................12
CABLE CONNECTORS ..........................................................................................................................................................................13
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS........................................................................................................................................................13
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart............................................................................................................................................................................14
Setting up a DMX DaisyChain..............................................................................................................................................................................14
GENERAL MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................................15
RETURNS PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................................................................15
CLAIMS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 16
CONTACT US................................................................................................................................................................. 17

1. Before You Begin 3 1/13/2011 5:38 PM
1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
•1 x 6SPOT™
•1 x Mounting kit
•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.
CONVENTION MEANING
[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.
ICONS MEANING
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.

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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 20in (50cm)
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, usage and maintenance of this product.

2. Introduction 5 1/13/2011 5:38 PM
2.INTRODUCTION
Product Overview
Power In
Control Panel
(LED Display)
DMX Out
DMX In
Microphone
Adjustment
Power Out
Microphone
Fuseholder
Tripod Stand
Fastening Knob
Back Panel

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3.SETUP
AC Power
This fixture is auto-ranging and runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power.
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 6SPOT™s that may be linked is 18 units @ 120V, 33 units @
230V
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

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Mounting
Orientation
The 6SPOT™ may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
Rigging
This fixture has multiple rigging options. They are as follows:
Floor Standing (using the two mounting/standing brackets)
Hanging (using the two mounting/standing brackets)
Hanging (using the two hanging clamp Mounting points)
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 mounting clamp.
The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in diameter.
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 fixtures, take into account the
length of each power cable, and mount the fixtures close enough to one another to
accommodate for this.
•When aiming the fixtures, use the bracket/yoke adjustment knobs. Loosen the knobs,
adjust to the desired angle, and then tighten the knobs by turning them clockwise. Do
not use tools for this step, as it may cause damage.
•
Safety cables must always be used!
Pod Adjustment Knob
Hanging Clamp
Mounting Point (2)
Mounting/Standing
Bracket (2)
Fixture Adjustment
Knob (2)

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4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the Control Panel
Access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED display.
B
UTTON
F
UNCTION
<MODE> Used to scroll through the current
operating mode, as well as back
out of the current menu option
<UP> Used to select a increasing value
<DOWN> Used to select an decreasing
value
<ENTER> Used to activate a selection and
store it to memory
Menu Map
Mode
Selection 1
Selection 2
Description
DMX Mode
Addr
DMX Operation
d001~d512 Select the DMX starting address
Slave
Operation
SLAU
Slave
Invert
H-
Invert the operation (pod 1 becomes pod 6)
No~YES
Select YES to activate this function
Sound-active SoUd rUn Trigger the built-in program to the beat of the
music, using the internal microphone
Automatic P- Trigger the built-in programs with variable
speed
P-_1~10
Select one of the built-in programs
S 01~S100
Adjust the speed of the automatic program
Configuring the Starting Address
The 6SPOT™ fixture uses up to eight DMX channels.In this DMX configuration/personality, the
highest configurable address is 505. 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 configurations
(personalities), please consider the total DMX channels when selecting a DMX address.
If this is your first time using DMX, we recommendreading the “DMX Primer” section in the
“Appendix”.

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Operation
DMX Operation
This operating mode 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.
Please see the instructions below for details on this mode.
1. Plug the fixture into power.
2. Plug a DMX controller into the fixture in a daisy chain configuration.
3. Press <MODE> until Addr appears on the LED screen.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Using <UP>&<DOWN>, select the DMX starting address.
6. Press <ENTER>.
DMX Channel Values
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
1
000 010
011045
046080
081115
116150
151185
186220
221

255
Pod 1
Blackout
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
White
2
000 010
011045
046080
081115
116150
151185
186220
221

255
Pod 2 (run speed when CH.8 is between 011~239)
Blackout
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
White
3~6
000 010
011045
046080
081115
116150
151185
186220
221

255
Pod 3~6
Blackout
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
White
7
000009
010

255
Strobe
No function
Strobe (slow~fast)
8
000010
011047
048095
096119
120144
145167
168191
192215
216239
240

255
Mode
Individual pod control with strobing (channels 1~7)
Automatic 1
Automatic 2
Automatic 3
Automatic 4
Automatic 5
Automatic 6
Automatic 7
Automatic 8
Sound-active

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Master/Slave Mode (Sound-Active)
This mode allows a single unit, the master, to operate in either automatic or sound-active mode.
When additional (slave) fixtures are daisy chained to the master, they will all synchronize with the
master and run the same lighting show.
Please see the instructions below for details on this mode.
Master:
1. Place the master fixture first in the daisy chain.
2. Set the master fixture to operate in either automatic or sound-active mode; please see
the appropriate sections of this manual for details on this procedure.
Slave:
1. Daisy chain from the output of the master fixture.
2. Press <MODE> until SLAU appears on the LED screen.
Plug the master fixture in LAST!
Only connect 31 slave fixtures when operating in this mode!
Using the “Invert” function will invert any fixture(s) it is active on. This is useful when you
desire to have symmetry to your lighting show. Please see the “Menu Map” for further
details.
Standalone
Sound-Active
Please see the instructions below for details on this mode.
1. Plug the fixture into power.
2. Press <MODE> until SoUdappears on the LED screen.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Use the microphone sensitivity adjustment knob to adjust the fixture to react to the beat
of the music.
5. Press <ENTER>.
The microphone will only respond to low frequencies (bass).
Automatic
Please see the instructions below for details on this mode.
1. Plug the fixture into power.
2. Press <MODE> until AUTO appears on the LED screen.
3. Press <ENTER>.
4. Using <UP>&<DOWN>, adjust the program speed (S_ _1~S100) (fast~slow).
5. Press <ENTER>.