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6SPOT™ Quad IRC User Manual Rev. 1 

Product at a 

Glance 

Use on Dimmer 

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Auto Programs 

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Outdoor Use 

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Auto-ranging Power Supply 

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Sound-Active 

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Replaceable Fuse 

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DMX 

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User-Serviceable 

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Master/Slave 

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Safety Notes 

Please read the following Safety Notes  carefully before working  with  the  product. The 
Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance. 

 

 

 

 

Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution. 

 

Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing 
the fuse. 

 

Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on. 

 

Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged. 

 

Never disconnect the product from power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord. 

 

If mounting the product overhead, make sure there is adequate support for the 
product’s weight, and always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable. 

 

Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating. 

 

Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot. 

 

 

 

 

The product is not intended for permanent installation. 

 

Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the 
product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product. 

 

The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not 
expose the product to rain or moisture. 

 

Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in  
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.  

 

Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked. 

 

Never connect the product to a dimmer or rheostat. 

 

Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating. 

 

Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the 
hanging/mounting bracket. 

 

The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the 
product at higher temperatures.  

 

In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.  

 

Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to 
damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance 
center. 

 

To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use 
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.  

 

 

 

 

Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be 
sure that they also receive this document. 

Summary of Contents for 6 spot quad IRC

Page 1: ... User Manual ...

Page 2: ...rol Panel Operation 9 Menu Map 9 DMX Linking 9 Configuration DMX 9 DMX Personality and Starting Address 9 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 10 6SPOT Quad IRC Zones for DMX Control 10 28CH 10 28CH cont 11 10CH 11 10CH cont 12 10CH cont 13 10CH cont 14 4 CH 14 Configuration Standalone 15 Static Color Mode 15 Auto Program Mode 15 Program Speed 15 Sound Active Mode 15 Sound Sensitivity 15 Custom Colo...

Page 3: ...u option not to be modified Menu Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ENTER A key to be pressed on the product s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Symbols Symbol Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important install...

Page 4: ...installation Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces ...

Page 5: ...21 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview DMX In Out Power In Microphone Tripod Adjustment Knob Power Out Safety Cable Pass through Fuse Holder Display Menu Buttons Adjustment Knobs Back Panel View Front View Adjustment Knob IR Sensor Mounting Brackets ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 21 6SPOT Quad IRC User Manual Rev 1 Product Dimensions 37 25 in 946 mm 10 8 in 276 mm 3 9 in 100 mm ...

Page 7: ...f the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Replacement 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder 2 Pry the fuse holder out of the housing 3 Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating 4 Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power Disconnect the product from the power outle...

Page 8: ...e Technical Specifications for weight information When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity When power linking multiple products mount the products close enough for power linking cables to reach The bracke...

Page 9: ... 100 w 0 w255 White 0 100 Infrared Mode SET ON Turns infrared on or off OFF DMX Linking The 6SPOT Quad IRC works with a DMX controller Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer which is available from the Chauvet website http www chauvetlighting com downloads DMX_Primer_rev05_WO pdf Configuration DMX Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller 1 Connect the product to a s...

Page 10: ... 100 6 Green 2 000ó255 0 100 7 Blue 2 000ó255 0 100 8 White 2 000ó255 0 100 9 Red 3 000ó255 0 100 10 Green 3 000ó255 0 100 11 Blue 3 000ó255 0 100 12 White 3 000ó255 0 100 13 Red 4 000ó255 0 100 14 Green 4 000ó255 0 100 15 Blue 4 000ó255 0 100 16 White 4 000ó255 0 100 17 Red 5 000ó255 0 100 18 Green 5 000ó255 0 100 19 Blue 5 000ó255 0 100 20 White 5 000ó255 0 100 21 Red 6 000ó255 0 100 22 Green 6 ...

Page 11: ...Active 26 Speed Sensitivity 000ó255 Controls auto program speed slow to fast or sound sensitivity when CH 25 is 251 255 27 Dimmer 000ó255 0 100 28 Shutter 000ó255 0 100 10CH Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 Zone 1 000ó010 No function 011ó027 Red 028ó044 Green 045ó061 Blue 062ó078 White 079ó095 Green Blue 096ó113 Red Blue 114ó130 Red Green 131ó146 Red Green Blue 147ó163 Red White 164ó180 Gr...

Page 12: ...ed White 164ó180 Green White 181ó197 Blue White 198ó214 Red Green White 215ó231 Red Blue White 232ó248 Green Blue White 249ó255 Red Green Blue White 3 Zone 3 000ó010 No function 011ó027 Red 028ó044 Green 045ó061 Blue 062ó078 White 079ó095 Green Blue 096ó113 Red Blue 114ó130 Red Green 131ó146 Red Green Blue 147ó163 Red White 164ó180 Green White 181ó197 Blue White 198ó214 Red Green White 215ó231 Red...

Page 13: ...ed White 164ó180 Green White 181ó197 Blue White 198ó214 Red Green White 215ó231 Red Blue White 232ó248 Green Blue White 249ó255 Red Green Blue White 5 Zone 5 000ó010 No function 011ó027 Red 028ó044 Green 045ó061 Blue 062ó078 White 079ó095 Green Blue 096ó113 Red Blue 114ó130 Red Green 131ó146 Red Green Blue 147ó163 Red White 164ó180 Green White 181ó197 Blue White 198ó214 Red Green White 215ó231 Red...

Page 14: ...hite 249ó255 Red Green Blue White 7 Strobe 000ó010 No function 011ó255 1 30 Hz slow to fast 8 Auto Programs 000ó010 No function 011ó032 Auto 1 033ó054 Auto 2 055ó076 Auto 3 077ó098 Auto 4 099ó120 Auto 5 121ó142 Auto 6 143ó164 Auto 7 165ó186 Auto 8 187ó208 Auto 9 209ó230 Auto 10 231ó250 Auto 0 runs Auto 1 10 251ó255 Sound Active 9 Speed 000ó255 Controls auto program speed slow to fast or sound sens...

Page 15: ...play 2 Press UP or DOWN and S 1 S100 will show on the display 3 Use UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the program speed 4 Press ENTER at the desired speed to set it and return to Auto Program mode Sound Active Mode To run the 6SPOT Quad IRC in sound active mode do the following 1 Press MENU repeatedly until Snd shows on the display 2 Press ENTER The product will only respond to low frequencies of...

Page 16: ...trobe AUTO Activates Auto Program mode P 1 P 10 SPEED Activates speed control in auto program mode NOTE For strobe speed do not press the speed button SOUND Activates Sound mode SENSITIVITY Activates sensitivity control in sound active mode MANUAL Activates Custom Color Mixing mode R Selects red to be increased or decreased G Selects green to be increased or decreased B Selects blue to be increase...

Page 17: ...the DMX modes shows on the display 2 Press ENTER and d 1 d51 will show on the display 3 Use UP or DOWN to set the DMX address to d 1 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slaves to the DMX output of the previous slave 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slaves Master unit 1 Set the master to operate in Custom A...

Page 18: ...y To clean the product follow the instructions below 1 Unplug the product from power 2 Wait until the product is at room temperature 3 Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents 4 Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol 5 Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free c...

Page 19: ...t 0 8 A 0 4 A Power linking current units 8 A 9 units 8 A 18 units Fuse T 1 A 250 V T 1 A 250 V Power I O U S Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison U S Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 6 3 W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current Quad color RGBW 6 2 A Photometrics Parameter Beam angle 15 Strobe Rate 0 to 33 Hz Illumin...

Page 20: ... the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Send the merchandise prepaid in its original box and with its original packing and accessories Chauvet will not issue call tags Clearly label the package wi...

Page 21: ...4 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk MEXICO Chauvet Mexico General Information Address Av Santa Ana 30 Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma Mexico C P 52000 Voice 52 728 285 5000 Technical Support Email servicio chauvet com mx World Wide Web www chauvet com mx CHAUVET EUROPE Chauvet Europe BVBA General Information Address Stokstraat 1...

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