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M8 Plus User Manual

V1.3 September 2012

www.chroma-q.com

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Summary of Contents for M8 Plus

Page 1: ...Chroma Q M8 Plus User Manual Version 1 3 September 2012 PN 114 0501...

Page 2: ...the above e by modification repair or service by anyone other than Chroma Q who has not applied for and been approved by Chroma Q to do such modification repair or service unless the Customer provides...

Page 3: ...make alteration to devices and their functionality without notice due to our on going research and development The Chroma Q M8 Plus has been designed specifically for the professional entertainment l...

Page 4: ...2 Control and power cables 5 2 3 Gel Loading and Replacement 6 2 4 Mounting the unit 8 2 5 Operating the unit 9 2 6 Modes of operation 10 2 7 Troubleshooting 14 2 8 Technical overview 15 2 9 Technica...

Page 5: ...changer Provide a minimum clearance of 0 1 meters 4 inches around air vents Do not modify fixture accessory or install other than genuine Chroma Q parts Protection from injury due to falls When mounti...

Page 6: ...racket for 8 light blinder fixtures 2 Operation 2 1 Unpacking the unit 2 2 Control and power cables 2 3 Mounting the unit 2 4 Operating the unit 2 5 Modes of operation 2 6 Troubleshooting 2 7 Technica...

Page 7: ...line loss c It is recommended to use a return cable for each run This will ensure balanced DC power to all units where the line is correctly terminated and all units receive power if one link of the c...

Page 8: ...hen installing gel string 1 Place the unit on a flat surface with motor fan electronics on your right hand side assuming you re loading from tail end of the string reverse if starting from the leader...

Page 9: ...of the gel string to the Take Up Reel TUR Follow the centre line guide scribed on the TUR 3 Apply power to the unit while holding down the MENU button The display will show the legend PAL 4 Press and...

Page 10: ...n Decreases the mode level or value UP Button Increases the mode level or value 3 digit display Displays mode monitor or blank display Push button operation The MENU button is used to scroll through t...

Page 11: ...enu under dP where dP0 is OFF and dP1 is ON Reset If the MENU and the UP button are pressed and held for 1 second the unit will reset to the factory default settings This feature is particularly usefu...

Page 12: ...crolling speed of the unit This feature allows the gel string to move at a higher speed for more rapid changes Use of this high speed will generate more noise from the unit Press the UP or DOWN button...

Page 13: ...l reset the unit to the default settings While holding down MENU and UP button for 1 second P P P Power A A A Assisted L L L Loading PAL Load Used to load a gel string into the unit Hold down the MENU...

Page 14: ...r DOWN to switch between on 1 and off 0 See also display mode instructions remote operation Mode1 single DMX channel operation Mode 2 Dual DMX channel operation Colour Fan speed Mode 3 Dual DMX channe...

Page 15: ...cator is off Bad Cable No DMX at Splitter PSU Check cable and DMX run from console Units run at different speeds Colour changer speed settings may be different Cable lengths are too long No cable retu...

Page 16: ...electronics problems are usually created by external factors such as shorted cables etc The 75176 transceivers are susceptible to damage if 24VDC is present on the DMX signal lines Routine maintenanc...

Page 17: ...M8 Plus 3 Maintenance and Storage The M8 Plus should be stored in a dry and cool environment safely secured to prevent from falling on a hard surface The unit may be exposed to dirty environments con...

Page 18: ...M8 Plus User Manual 17 V1 3 September 2012 www chroma q com 4 Drawings 4 1 Outside dimensions...

Page 19: ...September 2012 www chroma q com 4 2 Gel String Schematic 646 mm 0 1 5 25 44 0 1 16 203mm 8 203mm 8 609mm 24 Correct way of taping the gel frames Incorrect way of taping the gel frames Detail of taping...

Page 20: ...M8 Plus User Manual 19 V1 3 September 2012 www chroma q com 4 3 Parts Schematic...