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PiX™ PAR 12 User Manual Rev. 3 

Page 15 of 20 

Configuration 

(Standalone) 

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.  

1.  Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. 

2.  Turn the product on. 

 

 

 

Never connect a product  that is operating in any standalone mode  (Static, 
Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in 
standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX 
signals from the controller. 

 

Static Color Mode 

To enable the Static Color Mode, do the following: 

1.  Press 

<MENU>

 repeatedly until 

C--

 shows on the display. 

2.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

3.  Use 

<UP>

 or 

<DOWN>

 to choose a color (

C1-C7

). 

4.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

 

Automatic Mode 

To enable the Automatic Mode, follow the instructions below: 

1.  Press 

<MENU>

 repeatedly until 

P--

 shows on the display. 

2.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

3.  Use 

<UP>

 or 

<DOWN>

 to choose your auto program (

P1-P7

). 

4.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

 

You can adjust the speed of the automatic program as well. 

1.  Press 

<MENU>

 repeatedly until 

S--

 shows on the display. 

2.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

3.  Use 

<UP>

 or 

<DOWN>

 to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program 

from 

S001

 (slow) to 

S100

 (fast). 

4.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

 

Custom Static 

Color Mode 

To enable the Custom Static Color Mode, follow the instructions below: 

1.  Press 

<MENU>

 repeatedly until 

U--

 shows on the display. 

2.  Press 

<ENTER>

 to choose between colors (

r--

, 

g--

, 

b--

). 

3.  Press 

<UP>

 or 

<DOWN>

 to choose the intensity of the color (

000-100

). 

4.  Repeat the steps to mix additional colors to create the color you need. 

5.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

 

You can also manually adjust the strobe rate. To do so, do the following: 

1.  Press 

<MENU>

 repeatedly until 

U--

 shows on the display. 

2.  Press 

<ENTER>

 until 

S--

 shows on the display. 

3.  Press 

<UP>

 or 

<DOWN>

 to choose the strobe rate (

S  0-S 20

). 

4.  Press 

<ENTER>

 once you have chosen your desired strobe rate. 

 

Dimmer 

Adjustment 

You can manually control the dimmer speed to suit any need. To set up your preferred 
dimmer speed, do the following: 

1.  Press 

<MENU>

 repeatedly until 

dIM

 shows on the display. 

2.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

3.  Use 

<UP>

 or 

<DOWN>

 to choose between the dimming types (

OFF-DIM3

). 

4.  Press 

<ENTER>

. 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for PiX PAR 12

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 9 Orientation 9 Rigging 9 4 Operation 10 Control Panel Operation 10 Menu Map 10 Configuration DMX 11 DMX Personalities and Starting Address 11 DMX Channel Assignments and Values 12 3 CH 12 9 CH 12 12 CH 13 36 CH 14 Configuration Standalone 15 Static Color Mode 15 Automatic Mode 15 Custom Static Color Mode 15 Dimmer Adjustment 15 Master Slave Mode 16 5 Technical Information 17 Product Maintenance ...

Page 3: ... 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 Icons Icon Meaning This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the product partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the product or cause harm to the us...

Page 4: ...ecause 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 adjac...

Page 5: ...PiX PAR 12 User Manual Rev 3 Page 5 of 20 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview 3 pin DMX Connectors 5 pin DMX Connectors Power In Power Out Fuse Holder LED Display ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 20 PiX PAR 12 User Manual Rev 3 Product Dimensions ...

Page 7: ...ctrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Fuse Replacement Follow the instructions below to change the fuse if necessary Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse 1 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver i...

Page 8: ... power link up to ten 10 PiX PAR 12 units on 120 VAC or up to eighteen 18 PiX PAR 12 units on 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region 1st Product 2 nd Product 3...

Page 9: ...fety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point whether an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has a 13 mm hole which is appropriate for this purpose When power linking multiple products you must always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough...

Page 10: ...menu option or a selected value After you use the UP and DOWN buttons press ENTER to set the selected value Otherwise the menu function or value defaults back to its previous setting Menu Map Mode Programming Steps Description Static Colors C C1 Red C2 Green C3 Blue C4 Cyan C5 Magenta C6 Yellow C7 White Auto Programs P P1 7 Color Fading P2 7 Color Switching P3 7 Color Pop and Fade P4 7 Color Blend...

Page 11: ...ines the highest configurable address to 477 When selecting 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 If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol you may refer to the DMX Primer at www chauvetlighting com To select the DMX personalit...

Page 12: ... 255 0 100 3 Green 000 ó 255 0 100 4 Blue 000 ó 255 0 100 5 Color Macros 000 ó 010 No function 011 ó 200 Color Macros 201 ó 205 White 1 3200K 206 ó 210 White 2 3400K 211 ó 215 White 3 4200K 216 ó 220 White 4 4900K 221 ó 225 White 5 5600K 226 ó 230 White 6 5900K 231 ó 235 White 7 6500K 236 ó 240 White 8 7200K 241 ó 245 White 9 8000K 246 ó 250 White 10 8500K 251 ó 255 White 11 10000K 6 Strobe 000 ó ...

Page 13: ...9 Pixel program 12 180 ó 189 Pixel program 13 190 ó 199 Pixel program 14 200 ó 209 Pixel program 15 210 ó 219 Pixel program 16 220 ó 229 Pixel program 17 230 ó 239 Random pixel program 240 ó 249 Pixel program scroll 1 17 250 ó 255 Pixel program scroll sound active 1 17 8 Auto Program Speed 000 ó 255 Slow to fast when Ch 7 is between 010 249 9 Dimmer Curve 000 ó 051 Default speed 052 ó 101 Linear d...

Page 14: ...Channel Function Value Setting LED 1 Red 000 ó 255 0 100 1 2 Green 000 ó 255 0 100 3 Blue 000 ó 255 0 100 4 Red 000 ó 255 0 100 2 5 Green 000 ó 255 0 100 6 Blue 000 ó 255 0 100 34 Red 000 ó 255 0 100 12 35 Green 000 ó 255 0 100 36 Blue 000 ó 255 0 100 ...

Page 15: ...atic program as well 1 Press MENU repeatedly until S shows on the display 2 Press ENTER 3 Use UP or DOWN to adjust the duration of each step of the automatic program from S001 slow to S100 fast 4 Press ENTER Custom Static Color Mode To enable the Custom Static Color Mode follow the instructions below 1 Press MENU repeatedly until U shows on the display 2 Press ENTER to choose between colors r g b ...

Page 16: ...gardless of DMX personality 2 Press ENTER to accept 3 Set the DMX address to 001 4 Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit 5 Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit 6 Finish setting and connecting all the slave units Master unit 1 Set the master unit to operate in Static Color Mode Automatic or Cust...

Page 17: ...the product follow the instructions below Unplug the product from power Wait until the product is at room temperature Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all glass transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or ...

Page 18: ...right fader s on the controller Wrong DMX personality on the product Set the correct DMX product s personality Assign the faders accordingly Wrong polarity setting on the DMX controller Change the signal polarity on the controller Loose or damaged DMX cable Check the DMX cable before the faulty unit Internal problem Send product for repair Intermittent DMX Problems Signal cables are not DMX compat...

Page 19: ...u live outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET products to them Visit our website for contact details Returning Products to CHAUVET Call the corresponding CHAUVET Tech Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number...

Page 20: ...ts 8 A 10 units 8 A 18 units Fuse F 2 A 250 V F 2 A 250 V Power I O US Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector Locking IEC Locking IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 3 W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current Tri color 12 350 mA x3 Photo Optic Parameter Measurement Illuminance 2 m 3 091 lux Strobe Rate 0 30 Hz Beam angle 2...

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