User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before you Begin ............................................................................ 3 What is Included........................................................................................ 3 Unpacking Instructions .............................................................................. 3 Text Conventions ...................................................................................... 3 Icons ........................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included • • • • 1 x SlimPAR™ 56 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and that they are all in good condition.
Document Information The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. © Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved. Printed in P.R.C. Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the U.S.A. Author A. Chiappone Editor S.
2. INTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel (LED display) Microphone adjustment knob Microphone Bracket adjustment knob Satellite™ Power In Fuseholder Power In DMX In Power Out DMX Out SlimPAR™ 56 User Manual (Rev.
3. SETUP AC Power This product has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. 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.
Mounting Orientation The SlimPAR™ 56 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for weight information. Mount the fixture securely. You can do this with a screw, a nut, and a bolt. You could also use a mounting clamp if rigging this product onto a truss.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Configuration (DMX) Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you to control it with a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2) Turn this product on 3) Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this product. Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address, you must always consider the number of DMX channels assigned to the selected DMX mode.
Static Mode To enable the Static mode, do the following: 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2) Turn this product on 3) Press
DMX Channel Assignments and Values 7-CH Mode Channel Function 1 2 3 Red Green Blue Color Macros (overrides CH.1~3) 4 Speed (when CH.
General Troubleshooting Symptom Circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing Product does not power up Fixture does not respond to DMX Intermittent DMX Problems Possible Cause Possible Action Excessive load on the circuit Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80% of the breaker or fuse nominal current Short circuit along the power lines Check the power lines and power cords No energy on power outlet Check power outlet Change to another outlet Loose or damaged power cord Check the power cord
Returns The user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #) before shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #).
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 9.5 in (241 mm) 8.8 in (224 mm) 2.2 in (56 mm) 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 24 W (0.2 A) 27 W (0.