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Chauvet SlimPAR PRO RGBA User Manual

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Summary of SlimPAR PRO RGBA

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    User manual.

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    Chauvet®, 2010, all rights reserved information and specifications in this user manual are subject to change without notice. Chauvet® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Author: anthony chiappone revision: 01b release date: 11-23-2010...

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    1. Before you begin 3 12/20/2010 11:12 am 1. B efore y ou b egin what is included • 1 x slimpar™ pro rgba • 1 x hanging bracket • 1 x gel holder • 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 ...

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    1. Before you begin 4 12/20/2010 11:12 am 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 vol...

  • Page 5: Ntroduction

    2. Introduction 5 12/20/2010 11:12 am 2. I ntroduction.

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    2. Introduction 6 12/20/2010 11:12 am product overview power in dmx out bracket adjustment knob fuseholder control panel (led display) dmx in safety power out hanging bracket bracket adjustment knob.

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    3. Setup 7 12/20/2010 11:12 am 3. S etup ac power this fixture is auto-ranging and runs on 100~240 vac, 50/60 hz power. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s lis...

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    3. Setup 8 12/20/2010 11:12 am mounting orientation the slimpar™ pro rgba may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “technical specifications” section of this manual for a d...

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    3. Setup 9 12/20/2010 11:12 am lens assembly replacement the slimpar™ pro rgbw has an option available to replace the secondary led optics, or lens assembly. This will alter the beam and field angles of the fixture. The wide angle lens assembly is installed at the factory. The narrow lens assembly i...

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    4. Operating instructions 10 12/20/2010 11:12 am 4. O perating i nstructions configuring the starting address the slimpar™ pro rgba fixture uses 10 dmx channels in its maximum setting. In this dmx configuration/personality, the highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function prop...

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    4. Operating instructions 11 12/20/2010 11:12 am menu map m ain f unction s election s ub -s election d escription dmx address addr d001 ~ d512 dmx starting address selection personality pers 10ch 10-channel operating mode 5 ch 5-channel operating mode: rgba color mixing with dimmer 4 ch 4-channel o...

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    4. Operating instructions 12 12/20/2010 11:12 am operation dmx operation this is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external dmx controller. You must set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using dmx, then it is recommended that you refer to the “dmx p...

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    4. Operating instructions 13 12/20/2010 11:12 am standalone this fixture has several options for operating without a dmx controller. Access these options via the control panel on the back of the fixture. Automatic this fixture has preprogrammed chases that may be triggered without a controller. Acce...

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    4. Operating instructions 14 12/20/2010 11:12 am dmx channel values 4-ch mode c hannel v alue f unction 1 000 Ù 255 red 0%~100% 2 000 Ù 255 green 0%~100% 3 000 Ù 255 blue 0%~100% 4 000 Ù 255 amber 0%~100% 5-ch mode c hannel v alue f unction 1 000 Ù 255 master dimmer 0%~100% 2 000 Ù 255 red 0%~100% 3...

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    4. Operating instructions 15 12/20/2010 11:12 am 10-ch mode c hannel v alue f unction 1 000 Ù 255 master dimmer 0%~100% 2 000 Ù 255 red 0%~100% 3 000 Ù 255 green 0%~100% 4 000 Ù 255 blue 0%~100% 5 000 Ù 255 amber 0%~100% 6 000 Ù 010 011 Ù 030 031 Ù 050 051 Ù 070 071 Ù 090 091 Ù 110 111 Ù 130 131 Ù 1...

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    5. Appendix 16 12/20/2010 11:12 am 5. A ppendix general troubleshooting s ymptom p ossible c ause ( s ) p ossible a ction ( s ) breaker/fuse keeps blowing • excessive circuit load • check total load placed on the electrical circuit. • short circuit along the power wires • check for a short in the el...

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    5. Appendix 17 12/20/2010 11:12 am dmx primer there are 512 channels in a dmx connection. 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 the first channel reserved in the controller. There ...

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    5. Appendix 18 12/20/2010 11:12 am 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 erra...

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    5. Appendix 19 12/20/2010 11:12 am 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 ma...

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    5. Appendix 20 12/20/2010 11:12 am 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 u...

  • Page 21: Echnical

    T echnical s pecifications weight & dimensions length ............................................................................................................... 3.4 in (87 mm) width ............................................................................................................. 10....

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    C ontact u s w o r l d w i d e general information chauvet® 5200 nw 108 th ave sunrise, fl 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 technical support chauvet® 5200 nw 108 th ave sunrise, fl 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 (press 4) fax: 954.929.5560 (attention: service) world wi...