Summary of CORE
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User manual.
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Page 2 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 t able of c ontents 1. Before you begin ...........................................................................................................3 what is included ...............................................................................................
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 3 of 23 1. B efore y ou b egin what is included · core™ 3x3 · 5 mm allen key · hanging bracket with mounting hardware · power cord · warranty card · quick reference guide unpacking instructions carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make...
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Page 4 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 product at a glance use on dimmer x auto programs p outdoor use x auto-ranging power supply p sound-activated p replaceable fuse p dmx p user-serviceable x master/slave p safety notes these notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and m...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 5 of 23 2. I ntroduction overview microphone display and control buttons dmx out dmx in fuse holder back panel view power in power out.
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Page 6 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 dimensions 13.6 in 344 mm 13.6 in 344 mm 6.2 in 156 mm.
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 7 of 23 3. S etup ac power the core™ 3x3 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 product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on...
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Page 8 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 power linking the product provides power linking via the edison/iec outlet located in the back of the unit. Power linking diagram you can power link up to 3 core™ 3x3 units on 120 vac or up to 7 core™ 3x3 units on 230 vac. The power linking diagram shown abo...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 9 of 23 mounting before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the safety notes. Orientation the core™ 3x3 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Rigging · before...
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Page 10 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 coffin locks the core™ 3x3 may be attached to another core™ 3x3 by using their coffin locks. The coffin locks are for product alignment only and are not weight bearing. Do not hang product using only the coffin locks. 1. Place one core™ 3x3 next to the othe...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 11 of 23 4. O peration control panel operation to access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Button function selects an operation mode or to backs out of the current menu option scrolls up the list of options or selects ...
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Page 12 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 configuration (dmx) set the product in dmx mode to control with a dmx controller. 1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. 2. Turn the product on. 3. Connect a dmx cable from the dmx output of the dmx controller to the dmx input socket on the prod...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 13 of 23 dmx channel modes, assignments, and values 31-channel channel function value setting 1 red 000 ó 255 0–100% section 1 2 green 000 ó 255 0–100% 3 blue 000 ó 255 0–100% 4 red 000 ó 255 0–100% section 2 5 green 000 ó 255 0–100% 6 blue 000 ó 255 0–100% 7 red 00...
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Page 14 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 dmx channel modes, assignments, and values (cont.) 27-channel channel function value setting 1 red 000 ó 255 0–100% section 1 2 green 000 ó 255 0–100% 3 blue 000 ó 255 0–100% 4 red 000 ó 255 0–100% section 2 5 green 000 ó 255 0–100% 6 blue 000 ó 255 0–100% ...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 15 of 23 dmx channel modes, assignments, and values (cont.) 9-channel channel function value setting 1 dimmer 000 ó 255 0–100% 2 red 000 ó 255 0–100% 3 green 000 ó 255 0–100% 4 blue 000 ó 255 0–100% 5 shutter 000 ó 010 no function 011 ó 255 strobe (slow to fast) 6 c...
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Page 16 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 dmx channel modes, assignments, and values (cont.) 5-channel channel function value setting 1 dimmer 000 ó 255 0–100% 2 red 000 ó 255 0–100% 3 green 000 ó 255 0–100% 4 blue 000 ó 255 0–100% 5 shutter 000 ó 010 no function 011 ó 255 strobe (slow to fast) 3-c...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 17 of 23 configuration (standalone) set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a dmx controller. 1. Connect the product to power. 2. Turn the product on. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either static, automati...
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Page 18 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 static colors to select a static color, do the following: 1. Press repeatedly until c-- shows on the display. 2. Press . 3. Use or to select the desired preset color: · r (red) · g (green) · b (blue) · gb (cyan) · r b (magenta) · rg (yellow) · rgb (white) 4...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 19 of 23 master/slave mode the master/slave mode allows a single core™ 3x3 unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more core™ 3x3 units (the “slaves”) without the need of a dmx controller. The master unit will be set to operate in master mode 1 (and in ...
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Page 20 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 two-by-two (2 x 2) master/slave mode the two-by-two (2 x 2) master/slave mode allows a single core™ 3x3 unit (the “master”) to control the actions of 3 other core™ 3x3 units (the “slaves”) as if they were one unit, when positioned 2 units across by 2 units ...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 21 of 23 5. T echnical i nformation 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 mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean the ...
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Page 22 of 23 core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 6. T echnical s pecifications dimensions and weight length width height weight 6.2 in (156 mm) 13.6 in (344 mm) 13.6 in (344 mm) 13.6 lbs (6.2 kg) note: dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power power supply type range voltage selecti...
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Core™ 3x3 user manual rev. 1 page 23 of 23 to return a product or request support: · in the u.S., contact chauvet® world headquarters (see below). · in the uk or ireland, contact chauvet® europe ltd. (see below). · in any other country, do not contact chauvet®. Contact your distributor. See www.Chau...