Chauvet MiN Spot User Manual

Summary of MiN Spot

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    Snapshot ok on dimmer outdoor ok sound activated dmx512 master/slave 115v/230v switch replaceable fuse user serviceable duty cycle min™ spot user manual chauvet, 3000 n 29 th ct, hollywood, fl 33020 u.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 fax (954) 929-5560 www.Chauvetlighting.Com.

  • Page 2: Able of

    T able of c ontents min™ spot ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 user manual .............................................................................................................

  • Page 3: Efore

    1. B efore y ou b egin what is included ¾ 1 x min™ spot ¾ power cord ¾ warranty card ¾ 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 s...

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    Safety instructions please read these instructions carefully, it includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • please keep this user guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction ...

  • Page 5: Ntroduction

    2. I ntroduction features control features • 5 or 13-channel dmx-512 led moving yoke • pan: 540 o / tilt: 270 o • rgb color mixing • gobo wheel 9 gobos + open gobo wheel spin effect • variable electronic strobe • variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%) • vector speed channel for pan/tilt, rgb color mi...

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    Dmx channel summary - 5 channel mode c hannel f unction 1 pan 2 tilt 3 shutter 4 color macro 5 gobo product overview projector head lens focus led readout control panel dmx in dmx out iec power connector with fuse holder (rear) voltage selector switch ca-9 controller input (rear) (rear) min™ spot us...

  • Page 7: Etup

    3. S etup disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse replacement the fuse is located inside this 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 fus...

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    Cable connectors cable connectors cabling must have a male xlr connector on one end and a female xlr connector on the other end. Cabling must have a male xlr connector on one end and a female xlr connector on the other end. 2 1 3 output termination reduces signal errors. To avoid signal transmission...

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    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 co...

  • Page 10: Perating

    4. O perating i nstructions navigating the control panel access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the lcd display. Button function used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option scrolls through menu options in ascending order scrolls thr...

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    Menu map min™ spot user manual 11 2008-07-15/12:39.

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    User configurations to set the pan to inverting or non-inverting: 1) press the mode button until it shows or 2) use the up/down buttons to set to the desired inversion, press enter to confirm. To set the tilt to inverting or non-inverting: 1) press the mode button until it shows or 2) use the up/dow...

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    Stand-alone mode (auto mode): this mode allows a single unit to run to a factory installed program in one of two speeds. 1) to set the fixture in auto mode fast, select . Once confirmed the display reads 2) to set the fixture in auto mode slow, select once confirmed the display reads master/slave mo...

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    Dmx channel values (13 channel) c hannel v alue f unction 1 000 Ù 255 pan 2 000 Ù 255 pan fine 3 000 Ù 255 tilt 4 000 Ù 255 tilt fine 5 000 Ù 255 vector speed: (normal → slow) 6 000 Ù 007 008 Ù 134 135 Ù 239 240 Ù 255 dimmer/strobe closed 100-0% strobe (slow → fast) open 7 000 Ù 255 red 0-100% 8 000...

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    Dmx channel values (5 channel) c hannel v alue f unction 1 000 Ù 255 pan 2 000 Ù 255 tilt 3 000 Ù 007 008 Ù 134 135 Ù 239 240 Ù 255 dimmer/strobe closed 100-0% strobe (slow → fast) open 4 000 Ù 007 008 Ù 021 022 Ù 035 036 Ù 049 050 Ù 063 064 Ù 077 078 Ù 091 092 Ù 105 106 Ù 119 120 Ù 133 134 Ù 147 14...

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    Troubleshooting symptom solution(s) applies to 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 ...

  • Page 17: Ppendix

    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 6. A ppendix dmx primer there are 512 channels in a...

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    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 a...

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    Min™ spot user manual 19 2008-07-15/12:39 technical specifications weight & dimensions length............................................................................................................................. 6.8 in (173 mm) width ..............................................................