Snapshot Élan™ OK on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 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 ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ 1 x Élan™ Power cord Warranty Card 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.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, as it includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Caution! Élan Manual 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.
2. INTRODUCTION CONTROL FEATURES • • • 4-channel DMX-512 LED effect light Blackout/static/strobe Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs ADDITIONAL FEATURES • • • • • • • • • Built-in automated programs via master/slave Built-in sound active programs via master/slave (2) built-in microphones: 1 for LEDs, 1 for motor (2) sound sensitivity knobs: 1 for LEDs, 1 for motor Additional power output for daisy chaining units together (max.
Product Overview Hanging Bracket Control Panel Lens Control Panel Mic for Motor Mic for LED Sound Sensitivity Knob for Motor Sound Sensitivity for Knob for LED Voltage Selector Switch DMX In DMX Out Power Connector with Fuse Holder Power Output (For Élan only, Maximum 20) Élan Manual 6 2007-07-18/11:37
3. SETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power. The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver.
CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. 1 3 2 DMX connector configuration COMMON INPUT 1 3 2 CAUTION 1 3 2 DMX + DMX - Resistance 120 ohm 1/4w between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture. OUTPUT Termination reduces signal errors. To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator.
Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
4. OPERATION Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. 1) Set dipswitches position to Sound Active Mode. Mode Sound Active 2) Dipswitches All Off Sound Active w/ Strobe 9, 12 On Fixed Speed strobe w/ movement 9, 10, 11 On Strobe w/ Color Change 9, 11 On Sound Activated (no sound for 3 sec.
DMX Mode DMX mode allows the user to select specific colors displayed, as well as the shutter speed (for strobe effect), by adjusting the value of four separate DMX channels. For more information on setting the address, or if you are unfamiliar with DMX, please read the DMX Primer (pg. 15) and address information (pg. 12-13). 1) To place the fixture into DMX mode, connect a DMX cable into the “DMX In” from a DMX controller or other DMX unit and set the DMX address.
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105.
DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP #9 SWITCH SET 0=OFF #8 1=ON #7 X=OFF or ON #6 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Dip Switch Position Élan Manual 0 0 0
General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset 9 Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 9 Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Check total load placed on device Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment 9 9 9 Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Check device’s fuse.
Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4) Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels.
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.................................................................................................................................16in (406mm) Width ................................................................................................................................. 11in (279mm) Height ................................................................................................................................ 11in (279mm) Weight ..............