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Beamer 8 User Manual Rev. 1 

Product at a 

Glance 

Use on Dimmer 

Auto Programs 

Outdoor Use 

Auto-ranging Power Supply 

Sound-Active 

Replaceable Fuse 

DMX 

User-Serviceable 

Master/Slave 

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, 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.

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.

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 Beamer 8

Page 1: ...Beamer 8 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...entation 8 Rigging 8 4 Operation 9 Control Panel Operation 9 Menu Map 9 DMX Personality and Starting Address 9 DMX Linking 9 Configuration DMX 9 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 10 16CH 10 2 CH 10 Zones of DMX Control for Beamer 8 10 Configuration Standalone 11 Automatic Programs 11 Automatic Programs 11 Auto Program Speed 11 Sound Active Mode 11 Sound Sensitivity 11 IRC 6 Infrared Remote Contro...

Page 3: ...ation Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important installation or configuration information The product may not function correctly if this information is not used Useful information Disclaimer Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects However Chauvet assumes no re...

Page 4: ...let 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 housin...

Page 5: ...Manual Rev 1 Page 5 of 17 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview Microphone Power Out Safety Loop DMX In Out Fuse Holder Display Menu Buttons Power In Back Panel View Front View Zones IR Sensor Sound Sensitivity Adjustment ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 17 Beamer 8 User Manual Rev 1 Product Dimensions 10 55 in 268 mm 7 24 in 184 mm 22 24 in 565 mm 3 35 in 85 mm 23 82 in 605 mm ...

Page 7: ... 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 outlet bef...

Page 8: ...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 bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually Using tools could ...

Page 9: ...electing a starting DMX address always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses If you choose a starting address that is too high you could restrict the access to some of the product s channels The Beamer 8 uses up to 16 DMX channels in a 16Ch DMX mode which defines the highest configurable address to 497 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol download the DMX Primer f...

Page 10: ... 11 Strobe 1 000 ó 255 0 100 12 Strobe 2 000 ó 255 0 100 13 Strobe 3 000 ó 255 0 100 14 Strobe 4 000 ó 255 0 100 15 Auto Programs 000 ó 005 Blackout 006 ó 089 Beams only 090 ó 173 Strobe Only 174 ó 255 Beams and Strobe 16 All Program Speed 000 ó 250 Auto program Speed 0 100 251 ó 255 Sound Mode 2 CH Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 Auto Programs 000 ó 005 Blackout 006 ó 089 Beams only 090 ...

Page 11: ...ay 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP and DOWN to select an auto program P 1 9 4 Press ENTER Auto Program Speed To change the auto program speed on the Beamer 8 do the following 1 Press MENU repeatedly until S shows on the display 2 Use UP and DOWN to increase or decrease the program speed S 1 99 3 Press ENTER The product will return to the last selected mode Sound Active Mode To run the Beamer 8 in sound act...

Page 12: ...e speed of the automatic program 1 Press SPEED on the IRC 6 2 Press or to increase or decrease the speed of the program Sound Active Mode Sound Active mode will enable the product to respond to the music To turn on Sound Active mode 1 Press SOUND on the IRC 6 2 Press any number between 1 9 to choose between the different sound programs Manual Color Control To manually control the RGB Press R red G...

Page 13: ...ows on the display 2 Press ENTER to accept 3 Set the DMX address to d 1 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master product 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the previous slave product 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave products Master product 1 Set the master product to operate in either Stand Alone mode...

Page 14: ...o 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 cott...

Page 15: ... A 0 3 A Power linking current products 8 A 13 products 8 A 24 products Fuse T 1 6 A 250 V T 1 6 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 Beam 6 9 W 50 000 hours LED Strobe 1 W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current RGB 8 2 A White 4 281 mA Photometrics Parameter...

Page 16: ...cal 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 with the RMA number Chauvet will re...

Page 17: ...eu World Wide Web www chauvetlighting eu General Information Chauvet Europe Ltd Address Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton Nottingham UK NG16 6NT Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Email uktech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web www chauvetlighting co uk MEXICO General Information Chauvet Mexico Address Av Santa Ana 30 Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma Mexico C...

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