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Chauvet LEDrain 38 User Manual

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    5200 nw 108 th ave sunrise, fl 33351 (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 fax (954) 929-5560 www.Chauvetlighting.Com snapshot use on dimmer outdoor use sound activated dmx master/slave auto-ranging power supply replaceable fuse user serviceable duty cycle user manual.

  • Page 2: Able of

    T able of c ontents 1. Before you begin ................................................................................................................................................... 3 w hat is included ...............................................................................................

  • Page 3: Efore

    1. Before you begin 3 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 1. B efore y ou b egin what is included 1 x slimpar™ 38 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...

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    1. Before you begin 4 7/20/2010 5:31 pm safety instructions 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. Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage y...

  • Page 5: Ntroduction

    2. Introduction 5 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 2. I ntroduction control features 3 or 7-channel dmx-512 slim led par can operating modes: 3-channel: rgb control 7-channel: rgb, macros, run/strobe speed, automatic/sound, dimmer static colors and rgb color mixing with or without dmx controller built-in automated...

  • Page 6: Etup

    3. Setup 6 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 3. S etup 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 aff...

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    3. Setup 7 7/20/2010 5:31 pm mounting orientation the slimpar™ 38 may be mounted in any safe position. 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....

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    3. Setup 8 7/20/2010 5:31 pm dmx controller (only in dmx operation) signal linking in order to use this fixture in a dmx or master/slave operation, you must daisy chain, using dmx cables to link from one fixture to another. Additional signal link out fixture #2 fixture #3 fixture #1.

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    4. Operating instructions 9 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 4. O perating i nstructions control panel functions access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the led display on the control panel. B utton f unction used to scroll through the current operating mode, as well as ba...

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    4. Operating instructions 10 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 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 d...

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    4. Operating instructions 11 7/20/2010 5:31 pm standalone operation 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. 1. Press until appears on the led screen...

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    4. Operating instructions 12 7/20/2010 5:31 pm dmx channel values 7-ch mode c hannel v alue f unction 1 000  255 red dimmer: 0%~100% 2 000  255 green dimmer: 0%~100% 3 000  255 blue dimmer: 0%~100% 4 000  015 016  255 color macros (override ch.1~3) no function color macros 5 000  255 speed (ch...

  • Page 13: Ppendix

    5. Appendix 13 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 5. A ppendix 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 t...

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    5. Appendix 14 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 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 ...

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    5. Appendix 15 7/20/2010 5:31 pm cable connectors cabling must have a male xlr connector on one end and a female xlr connector on the other end. Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform errati...

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    5. Appendix 16 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 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-p in to 5-p in c onversion c hart conductor 3-pin female (output) 5-pin male...

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    5. Appendix 17 7/20/2010 5:31 pm 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 ...

  • Page 18: Echnical

    T echnical s pecifications weight & dimensions length.......................................................................................................... 7.3 in (185 mm) width ........................................................................................................... 8.1 in (20...