Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master/Slave Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle User Manual th 5200 NW 108 Ave, Sunrise, FL 33351 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included • • • • • • 1 x COLORstrip™ Mini 1 x Mounting kit (short) 1 x Mounting kit (long) 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.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1. Before You Begin 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.
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Product Overview DMX In DMX Out Safety loop Slave Out Satellite™ Power In External Controller Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Microphone Control Panel (LED Display) Power In Fuseholder Power Link Out 2.
3. SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. 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.
Mounting Orientation The COLORstrip™ Mini may be mounted in any safe position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging 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 hanging clamp. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size. When rigging consider routine maintenance and control panel access.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BUTTON FUNCTION Used to activate Mode selection and to back out of the current Function 1 or 2. Used to select a value and store it to memory Used to select increasing advancement in the value Used to select decreasing advancement in the value The Control Panel shows the current state of the unit. It is used to select the operating mode, as well as the sub-features.
Configuring the Starting Address Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a fixture that uses seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose the starting addresses for each fixture so that the channels used do not overlap.
Master/Slave Linking DMX Out not used Master/Slave Out MASTER SLAVE SLAVE 31 slave fixtures max DMX Linking (DMX Controller) Master/Slave Out not used Fixture #1 Fixture #2 Fixture #3 Each fixture must be individually set to DMX mode and addressed. Please see the section on DMX addressing. Additional signal link out 4.
Automatic This fixture has preprogrammed chases. These are accessed via the control panel. The speed may be adjusted for the chases. Please see the instructions below for further explanation. Press until Act or SYS appears on the LED screen. Using & , select Act. Press . Using and , select the desired program (A008~020). Press until P_000~100 appears on the LED screen. Using and , select the desired program speed (slow to fast) between P001~050. 7.
Custom Colors This fixture has sound-active chases. These are accessed via the control panel. The microphone sensitivity may be adjusted using the microphone sensitivity adjustment knob. Please see the instructions below for further explanation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Press until Act or SYS appears on the LED screen. Using & , select Act. Press . Using and , select A021. Press until F000~100 appears on the LED screen.
5. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance.
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. Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. DMX connector configuration COMMON INPUT 1 3 1 3 2 DMX + 2 DMX - OUTPUT Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. 1 3 2 120 ohm ¼ W resistor between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) on the output of the last fixture Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground.
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART 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 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1.
General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. • Unplug fixture from power.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length .............................................................................................................. 19 in (484 mm) Width ................................................................................................................. 3.8 in (97 mm) Height.............................................................................................................. 5.1 in (130 mm) Weight ...........................................................
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