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User Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for SlimPAR PRO VW

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ng 7 MOUNTING 8 Orientation 8 Rigging 8 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS 10 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 10 MENU MAP 11 OPERATION 12 DMX Operation 12 Master Slave Mode Sound Active Auto Mode 12 STANDALONE 13 Automatic 13 Color Temperature Preset 13 Custom Color Temperature 13 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 14 2 CH Mode 14 3 CH Mode 14 7 CH Mode 15 5 APPENDIX 16 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 1...

Page 3: ...ormation from the regular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured Menu A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status MENU Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or sel...

Page 4: ...ect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by u...

Page 5: ...2 Introduction 5 11 24 2010 4 15 PM 2 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 6: ...2 Introduction 6 11 24 2010 4 15 PM Product Overview Power In DMX Out Bracket Adjustment Knob Fuseholder Control Panel LED Display DMX In Safety Power Out Hanging Bracket Bracket Adjustment Knob ...

Page 7: ...sed only as a 0 to 100 switch Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground Power Linking This fixture contains power linking via the Edison outlet located in front of the power input cable Please see the diagram below for further explanation The maximum quantity of SlimPAR Pro VW that may be linked is 22 The power linking shown in this document is for the CHAUVET North...

Page 8: ...onsider routine maintenance and control panel access Please see the following notes on installation If the power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixture take into account the length of each power cable and mount the fixtures close enough to one another to accommodate for this When aiming the fixtures you may use the bracket adjustment knob s Loosen the knob s adjust to the desired an...

Page 9: ...emove the four Allen screws from the front trim ring with glass of the fixture Use a 3 metric Allen wrench for this step 2 After removing the screws the front cover will come off Remove it 3 You now have access to the lens assembly Use a Philips 2 screwdriver to remove the four screws that hold it in place 4 Carefully remove the lens assembly The LEDs will now be exposed Use caution to prevent dam...

Page 10: ...e using DMX we recommend reading the DMX Primer section in the Appendix Control Panel Functions Access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED display on the included wired remote BUTTON FUNCTION MENU Used to scroll through the current operating mode as well as back out of the current menu option ENTER Used to select a move to the right in the menu map an...

Page 11: ...e warm cool white color temperature mixing Dimming Curve Dimming curve off Dimming curve dim 1 Dimming curve dim 2 Dimming curve dim 3 Color Temperature Preset White 1 White 2 White 3 White 4 White 5 White 6 White 7 White 8 White 9 Custom Static Color Combine warm and cool white to create a custom static color temperature mix Strobe speed no strobe Auto Program Program selection Run speed There is...

Page 12: ...wing appears on the LED screen 3 Press ENTER 4 Using UP DOWN select the desired personality 5 Press ENTER 6 Press MENU until appears on the LED screen 7 Press ENTER 8 Using UP DOWN select the desired DMX starting address 9 Press ENTER Only connect 32 fixtures to a single DMX daisy chain Master Slave Mode Sound Active Auto Mode This mode allows a single unit the master to operate in one of the stan...

Page 13: ...the instructions below for details on entering this mode 1 Remove any DMX controller from the fixture 2 Press MENU to select Color Temperature Preset mode 3 Press ENTER 4 Using UP DOWN select one of the nine presets 5 Press ENTER Custom Color Temperature This fixture has the ability to accept a custom static color temperature setting Access this via the control panel Please see the instructions be...

Page 14: ...2010 4 15 PM DMX Channel Values 2 CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Warm White 0 100 2 000 255 Cool White 0 100 3 CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Master Dimmer 0 100 2 000 255 Warm White 0 100 3 000 255 Cool White 0 100 ...

Page 15: ...255 Strobe No function 1 20 Hz slow fast 5 000 051 052 101 102 152 153 203 204 254 255 255 Auto Program No Function Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 6 000 255 Auto Program Speed only when CH 7 is between 052 255 0 100 slow fast 7 000 051 052 101 102 152 153 203 204 255 Dimmer Speed Default dimmer speed Linear dimmer Non linear dimmer 1 Non linear dimmer 2 Non linear dimmer 3 ...

Page 16: ...ng Damaged DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polarity settings on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faulty DMX interface Replace DMX input Faulty Main PCB Replace Main PCB Loss of signal Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible cables Bouncing signals Install terminator as suggested Long cable Low level signal Install amplifier r...

Page 17: ...e pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S Fixture Linking Daisy Chain You will need a daisy chain to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the data link can su...

Page 18: ...o read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX co...

Page 19: ...n 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to ...

Page 20: ...0 days Clean the fixture at least every 30 60 days Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them Never spin a fan using compressed air Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number RMA Products returned without the RMA will be refused Call CHAUV...

Page 21: ...50 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC NARROW OPTIONAL Lux 8 750 1 m Beam angle 17 Field angle 36 PHOTO OPTIC WIDE INSTALLED Lux 6 050 1 m Beam angle 25 Field angle 44 COLOR TEMPERATURE Variable 2 300 K 6 300 K INDOOR OUTDOOR Rating For indoor use only THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin co...

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