Summary of Beamer 8
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Beamer 8 user manual.
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Page 2 of 17 beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 t able of c ontents 1. Before you begin .......................................................................................................... 3 what is included ................................................................................................
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Beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 page 3 of 17 1. B efore y ou b egin what is included · beamer 8 · power cord · warranty card · quick reference guide unpacking instructions carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condi...
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Page 4 of 17 beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 product at a glance use on dimmer x auto programs p outdoor use x auto-ranging power supply p sound-active p replaceable fuse p dmx p user-serviceable x master/slave p safety notes please read the following safety notes carefully before working with the produ...
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Beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 page 5 of 17 2. I ntroduction product overview microphone power out safety loop dmx in/out fuse holder display menu buttons power in back panel view front view zones ir sensor sound sensitivity adjustment.
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Page 6 of 17 beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 product dimensions 10.55 in 268 mm 7.24 in 184 mm 22.24 in 565 mm 3.35 in 85 mm 23.82 in 605 mm.
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Beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 page 7 of 17 3. S etup ac power the beamer 8 has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 vac, 50/60 hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed o...
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Page 8 of 17 beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 mounting before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the safety notes . Orientation the beamer 8 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Rigging · before ...
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Beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 page 9 of 17 4. O peration control panel operation to access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located on each side of the display. Please refer to the product overview to see the button locations on the control panel. Button function press to find an oper...
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Page 10 of 17 beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 dmx channel assignments and values 16ch channel function value percent/setting 1–8 static color 000 blackout beam heads 1–8 001 ó 085 red 0–100% 086 ó 170 green 0–100% 171 ó 255 blue 0–100% 9 beam dimmer 000 ó 255 100–0% 10 pulse effect speed 000 ó 080 speed...
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Beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 page 11 of 17 configuration (standalone) set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a dmx controller. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode to a dmx string connected to a dmx...
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Page 12 of 17 beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 irc-6 infrared remote control the beamer 8 is compatible with the irc-6 infrared remote control from chauvet. To activate ir mode, follow the instructions below: 1. Press repeatedly until set shows on the display. 2. Press to accept. 3. Press or to select on...
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Beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 page 13 of 17 master/slave mode the master/slave mode allows a single beamer 8 product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more beamer 8 products (the “slaves”) without the need of a dmx controller. The master product will be set to operate in either stand-alo...
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Page 14 of 17 beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 5. M aintenance product maintenance dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean your lighting...
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Beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 page 15 of 17 6. T echnical s pecifications dimensions and weight length width height weight 23.8 in (605 mm) 7.2 in (184 mm) 10.5 in (268 mm) 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) note: dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power power supply type range voltage selection ...
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Page 16 of 17 beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 r eturns in case you need to get support or return a product: · if you are located in the u.S., contact chauvet world headquarters. · if you are located in the uk or ireland, contact chauvet europe ltd. · if you are located in mexico, contact chauvet mexico....
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Beamer 8 user manual rev. 1 page 17 of 17 c ontact u s usa world headquarters general information – chauvet address: 5200 nw 108th avenue sunrise, fl 33351 voice: (954) 577-4455 fax: (954) 929-5560 toll free: (800) 762-1084 technical support voice: (954) 577-4455 (press 4) fax: (954) 756-8015 email:...