Chauvet LEGEND 550 User manual

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Legend™ 550
User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN...................................................................................................................................................3
WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................3
ACPOWER...........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................................5
ADDITIONAL FEATURES..........................................................................................................................................................................5
DMXCHANNEL SUMMARY.....................................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................................................7
3. SETUP ..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Maximizing the life of your lamp................................................................................................................................9
Fuse Replacement....................................................................................................................................................9
FasTap™ Voltage and Frequency adjustment ..........................................................................................................9
LAMP .................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Lamp Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Replacing Gobos .................................................................................................................................................... 11
FIXTURE LINKING.................................................................................................................................................................................12
Data Cabling...........................................................................................................................................................12
DMX Data Cable..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Cable Connectors...................................................................................................................................................13
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart.............................................................................................................................. 13
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link.......................................................................................................................... 14
MASTER/SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING.........................................................................................................................................................14
MOUNTING..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Orientation..............................................................................................................................................................15
Rigging ...................................................................................................................................................................15
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................... 16
NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................................................................................16
MENU MAP.........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Menu Map (Home position adjustments)................................................................................................................. 18
DMXCHANNEL VALUES ......................................................................................................................................................................19
12 channel mode (8-bit Pan/Tilt) .............................................................................................................................19
18 channel mode (16-bit Pan/Tilt) ........................................................................................................................... 21
Setting the DMX starting address............................................................................................................................23
LEGEND™550TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................................23
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..........................................................................................................................................................................23
CONTACT US......................................................................................................................................................................................24
5. APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................................................. 24
DMXPRIMER.....................................................................................................................................................................................24
GENERAL MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................................25
RETURNS PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................................................................25
CLAIMS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................25
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................26

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
Ø1 x Legend™ 550 Spot
Ø2 x Omega brackets
Ø1 x Warranty Card
Ø1 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.
AC 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 is its average
current draw under normal conditions. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and
cannot be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch. Before applying power to a fixture, check that the
source voltage matches the fixture’s requirement. Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure
that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage taps on the transformer in the unit match the line voltage applied.
Damage to your fixture may result if the line voltage applied does not match the voltage
indicated on the voltage selector switch.
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable earth ground.

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Safety Instructions
•Please keep this User Guide 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 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use
its carrying handles.
•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. Always use the same type spare parts.
•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.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it 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
CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

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2. INTRODUCTION
Features
12 or 18-channel DMX moving yoke
Pan: 540°/ tilt: 270°
Color wheel
Two independent color wheels with 9 trapezoid dichroic colors plus white
Step/split colors
Rainbow color spin at variable speeds
Fixed gobo wheel with gobo shake
9 steel replaceable gobos plus open
Indexed, rotating gobo wheel with gobo shake
7 glass, interchangeable, slot-n-lock gobos + open
Gobo wheel spin at variable speeds
Frost on color wheel
3-facet rotating prism
Variable double bladed shutter
Variable iris
Variable focus
Variable dimmer (0 – 100%)
Move-in-black for pan/tilt, color, gobo
Remote fixture reset, lamp on/off and vector speed adjustments
Built-in movement macros with range adjustments
Additional Features
Automatic pan & tilt correction
FasTap™ for easy access to voltage re-tap

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DMX Channel Summary
C
HANNEL
18-
CHANNEL
O
PERATION
(ADVANCED MODE)
C
HANNEL
12-
CHANNEL
O
PERATION
(BASIC MODE)
1
Pan
1
Pan
2
Pan fine
2
Tilt
3
Tilt
3
Dimmer
4
Tilt fine
4
Shutter
5
Pan/tilt speed
5
Color 1
6
Dimmer
6
Color 2
7
Shutter
7
Iris
8
Color 1
8
Gobo 1
9
Color 2
9
Gobo 2
10
Gobo 1
10
Gobo 2 rotation
11
Gobo 2
11
Focus
12
Gobo 2 rotation
12
Prism
13
Focus
14
Iris
15
Prism
16
Preset Color
17
Movement Macro
18
Function

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Product Overview
DMX Out
5-pin
DMX Out
3-pin
DMX In
3-pin
Power on/off
button
DMX In
5-pin
Fuse
Power input
(hardwired)
Sound LED
Indicator
Slave
Standalone
LED Indicator
Master
Standalone
LED Indicator
DMX LED
Indicator
UP
ENTER
MENU
DOWN

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3.SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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The fuse is located inside
this compartment. Remove
using a Phillips #2
screwdriver.
FUSE
Warning! Remove power from mains prior to this operation
Maximizing the life of your lamp
To ensure the longest and most efficient use of the lamp always wait between 10 to 15
minutes before re-applying power after a shutdown.
Failure to do so could result in premature aging of the lamp and failure to the electronics that drive it.
Never turn off the power to the unit while the lamp is striking. Always wait 15 minutes after powering
on the fixture before powering down. Turning off the lamp during striking may permanently damage
the lamp.
Fuse Replacement
With a Phillips #2 screwdriver, unscrew the fuse
holder from its housing. Remove the damaged
fuse from its holder and replace with exact
same type fuse. Screw the fuse holder back in
its place and reconnect power.
FasTap™ Voltage and Frequency adjustment
This fixture will operate with multiple voltage and frequency options. Depending on the power being supplied to the fixture,
you may modify the connections on the terminal block. Please see the below instructions for modifying the settings.
1. Disconnect the fixture from the mains power.
2. Unscrew the 2 screws that hold the FasTap™ cover in place.
3. Unscrew the screw on the terminal block according to the desired voltage and frequency and
retighten snugly as needed.
4. Re-install the FasTap™ cover back into place.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always
replace with the same type fuse.
115V
208V
230V
100V
50Hz
60Hz

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Lamp You may have to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. An MSI575 high
intensity discharge lamp is included.
Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the unit to
cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement.
Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp
with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
Lamp Installation
1. Unscrew the 4 screws (S1) to detach the top cover.
2. Unscrew screws (S2) to remove lamp cover and
expose lamp compartment.
3. To remove the lamp, loosen both lamp end
screws (S3) to relieve the pressure from
the lamp socket slots. This way, you will be
able to slide the lamp freely upwards and
out of the lamp socket. Raise the lamp
evenly to remove it.
4. To install a new lamp, loosen both screws
on the double- ended lamp to allow the
lamp to slide into the lamp socket slots.
Lower the lamp evenly.
Warning! Make sure that the clips on the lamp socket
are toward the front of the fixture.
5. Before tightening the lamp end screws,
rotate the bulb until the nipple on the
envelope (N) of the bulb is facing upwards
as illustrated.
S1
S2
N
S3
Front
Clip
Lamp end
screw
Lamp
envelope
Lamp
contact

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Replacing Gobos
1. Unscrew the 4 screws (S1) to detach the top cover.
2. For the rotating gobo wheel, it is a simple matter of removing
the slot-n-lock gobo single assembly. Using your thumb and
forefinger, grasp the gobo and remove it fro the gobo wheel.
3. Then, using a small prying tool, remove the gobo tension ring and remove from the gobo aperture.
4. Push the gobo with your finger from the back side following the same direction that the tension
ring was removed.
Caution! Tension ring could pop out abruptly and fall inside the fixture. Please use caution when
removing and if necessary use both hands.
Note! Replacing the gobos on the static gobo wheel is achieved using the same method as the
rotating gobo wheel. However, the gobo wheel is not slot-n-lock.
S1

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Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to
run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined
number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures
the data link can support.
Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-
485 standard no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link. Connecting
more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated
splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 ft)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable must
have the following characteristics:
Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft
Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft
Nominal impedance: 100 ~ 140 ohms

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COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT
OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Resistance 120 ohm
¼ W between pin 2
(DMX -) and pin 3
(DMX +) on the output
of the last fixture.
To avoid signal transmission
problems and interference, it is
always advisable to connect a DMX
signal terminator.
3-pin DMX connector configuration
Resistance 120 ohm
¼ W between pin 2
(DMX -) and pin 3
(DMX +) on the output
of the last fixture.
5-pin DMX connector configuration
Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
Caution! Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the
common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with
an ohmmeter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted
to the shield or each other.
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
Note! If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin
adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.The chart below details a proper cable
conversion:
3-P
IN TO
5-P
IN
C
ONVERSION
C
HART
Conductor
3-Pin Female (Output)
5-Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield
Pin 1
Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal
Pin 2
Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal
Pin 3 Pin 3
Not used
Pin 4
Not used
Pin 5

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This drawing
provides a general
illustration of the
DMX Input/Output
panel of a lighting
fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
Often, the setup for Master-Slave
and Standalone operation requires
that the first fixture in the chain be
initialized for this purpose via
settings in the control panel.
Secondarily, the fixtures that follow
may also require a slave setting.
Please consult the “Operating
Instructions” section in this manual
for complete instructions for this
type of setup and configuration.
Master
Slave
Slave
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3 or 5-pin connector
side of the DMX cable to the output
(female) 3 or 5-pin connector of the
controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will have a (female) 3-
or 5-pin connector to the input connector of
the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 or
5-pin connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output
as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5 m/4.9 ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5 m/14.8 ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10 m/32.8 ft
Master/Slave Fixture Linking
1. Connect the (male) 3 or 5-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 or 5-pin
connector of the first fixture.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 or 5-pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 or 5-pin connector.
Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and
so on.

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Hanging Clamp
Note!
Clamp is sold separately.
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture may be mounted in a vertical position. This can be a hanging or a sitting position,
provided there is adequate room for ventilation.
Note! It is not recommended to mount this fixture at any other odd angle, other than standard
hanging or sitting position. Failure to comply with this may cause damage not covered under
the warranty.
Rigging
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture
using, a suitable “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by
loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding the desired
position, retighten both knobs.
•When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp
replacement access and routine maintenance.
•Safety cables must always be used.
•Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature
changes or restricted ventilation.

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4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Navigating the Control Panel
Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LED
Display.
The control panel LED display shows the menu items you select from the menu map. When a menu
function is selected, the display will show immediately the first available option for the selected menu
function. To select a menu item, press <ENTER>.
Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to navigate the menu map and menu options. Press the
<ENTER> button to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu option. To
return to the previous option or menu without changing the value, press the <MENU>button.
Note! After each setting change in the control panel, you must perform a system reset,
in order for the changes to take effect.
Button
Function
<MENU>
Used to access the menu or to return to a
previous menu option
<UP>
Scrolls through menu options in ascending
order
<DOWN> Scrolls through menu options in descending
order
<ENTER>
Used to select and store the current menu
or option within a menu

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Menu Map
Note! After each setting change in the control panel, you must perform a system reset,
in order for the changes to take effect.
MAIN FUNCTION
SELECTION
INSTRUCTION
Addr
001 - 512
DMX starting address assignment
ChNd
12Ch
8-bit operating mode
18Ch
16-bit operating mode
ShNd
Sh 1
Tilt movement @ 210°
Sh 2
Tilt movement @ 90°
Sh 3 Speaker standing mode-pan movement @ 160°
(left-to-right), tilt movement @ 90°(60°above
horizon, 30
°
below horizon
Sh 4
Hanging mode- pan movement @ 160°, tilt
movement @ 90
°
(vertically, front 75
°
, back 15
°
)
SLNd
SL 1
Slave mode “Normal”
SL 2
Slave mode 2. Used to create contrast between
other fixtures.
SOUn
on
Sound mode on
oFF
Sound mode off
bLNd
no
Blackout mode “Yes”
YES
Blackout mode “No”
1Pan
no
Pan normal
1
Pan inversion
1tLt
no
Tilt normal
1
Tilt inversion
LEd
on
Display on (always on)
oFF
Display off (turns off when no activity)
1dSP
1dSP
Display normal
dSP1
Display inversion
FAd1
Gobo1 focus adjust 1-tilt(135°/45°),
pan(90°/180°/270°)
FAd2
Gobo2 focus adjust 2-tilt(135°/45°),
pan(90
°
/180
°
/270
°
)
tESt
Self test
tENp
Ambient temperature of the lamp
FhrS
Fixture operation hours
LANP
on
Lamp on
oFF
Lamp off
LPNd
Poon
Lamp Mode on (on when powering fixture)
PooF
Lamp Mode off (off when powering the fixture)
uEr
Software version
rSEt
Fixture reset

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Menu Map (Home position adjustments)
This is a hidden menu in the fixture. If the home position of one of the motors becomes misaligned,
you can use this menu to realign/offset the function. See the below steps for accessing this function.
1. Scroll through the menu, until you reach the FAdJ mode.
2. Press and hold the <ENTER> button for 5 seconds.
3. Scroll to the desired attribute.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to adjust the home position.
6. Once the position has been selected, press <ENTER>.
Note! The “home position” is the location that the fixture finds during the reset(home) process.
M
AIN
F
UNCTION
I
NSTRUCTION
oPan
Pan offset
otIL
Tilt offset
odIN
Dimmer offset
oCo1
Color 1 offset
oCo2
Color 2 offset
oGo1
Gobo 1 offset
oGo2
Gobo 2 offset
orGo
R-Gobo offset
oPr1
Prism offset
oIrI
Iris offset
oFoc
Focus offset

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DMX Channel Values
12 channel mode (8-bit Pan/Tilt)
C
HANNEL
V
ALUE
F
UNCTION
1
000
ó
255
Pan
0
ó
540
2
000
ó
255
Tilt
0
ó
270
3
000
ó
255
Dimmer
0%
ó
100%
4
000 ó007
008 ó015
016 ó131
132 ó185
186 ó239
240 ó247
248
ó
255
Shutter
Closed
Open
Strobe (slow ófast)
Gobo shake 1 (slow ófast)
Gobo shake 2 (slow ófast)
Random Strobe
Open
5
000 ó006
007 ó012
013 ó018
019 ó025
026 ó031
032 ó037
038 ó044
045 ó050
051 ó056
057 ó063
064 ó127
128 ó191
192 ó255
Color 1
Open (white)
Pink
Purple
UV
Dark Blue
Blue
Green
Magenta
Red
Yellow
Split Colors
Rotate clockwise (fast óslow)
Rotate counterclockwise (slow ófast)
6
000 ó006
007 ó012
013 ó018
019 ó025
026 ó031
032 ó037
038 ó044
045 ó050
051 ó056
057 ó063
064 ó127
128 ó191
192
ó
255
Color 2
Open (white)
Orange
Light Yellow
Light Blue
Light Green
Pink
Light Yellow
5600 K
3200 K
Frost
Split Colors
Rotate clockwise (fast óslow)
Rotate counterclockwise (slow
ó
fast)
7
000 ó127
128 ó170
171 ó212
213 ó255
Iris
100% ó0%
Iris Macro (slow closed ófast open) (slow ófast)
Iris Macro (fast closed óslow open) (slow ófast)
Iris Macro (slow open óslow closed) (slow ófast)
8
000 ó012
013 ó025
026 ó038
039 ó050
051 ó063
064 ó076
077 ó088
089 ó101
102 ó114
115 ó127
128 ó191
192
ó
255
Gobo 1
Open (white)
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
Gobo 3
Gobo 4
Gobo 5
Gobo 6
Gobo 7
Gobo 8
Gobo 9
Rotate clockwise (fast óslow)
Rotate counterclockwise (slow
ó
fast)
9
000 ó015
016 ó031
032 ó047
048 ó063
064 ó079
080 ó095
096
ó
111
Gobo 2
Open (white)
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
Gobo 3
Gobo 4
Gobo 5
Gobo 6

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112
ó
127
128 ó191
192
ó
255
Gobo 7
Rotate counterclockwise (fast óslow)
Rotate clockwise (slow
ó
fast)
10
000 ó127
128 ó191
192 ó255
Gobo 2 Rotation
Gobo indexing
Rotate clockwise (fast óslow)
Rotate counterclockwise (slow ófast)
11
000
ó
255
Focus
Near
ó
far
12
000 ó007
008 ó015
016 ó135
136
ó
255
Prism
No prism
Prism-static
Prism-rotate counterclockwise (fast óslow)
Prism-rotate clockwise (slow
ó
fast)
…continued