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User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before you Begin ............................................................................ 3 What is Included ........................................................................................ 3 Unpacking Instructions .............................................................................. 3 Text Conventions ...................................................................................... 3 Icons ............................................
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included 1 x Cubix™ 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which you received it. Make sure that you have received all the parts indicated above and that they are all in good condition. If the material inside the container (this product and any other accessory included with it) appears damaged from shipping, or
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Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Auto Programs Outdoor Use Auto-ranging Power Supply Sound Activated Replaceable Fuse DMX User Serviceable Master/Slave Duty Cycle Safety Notes Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. Keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell this product to another user, be sure th
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2. INTRODUCTION DMX in Side Panel DMX out DIP switches Microphone adjustment Microphone Side Panel Safety Fuseholder Power in Power out Cubix™ User Manual (Rev. 01a) Page 5 of 18
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3. SETUP AC Power This product has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions. Always connect this product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse), makin
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Mounting Orientation The Cubix™ may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation around it. Rigging Be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for weight information. Make sure to mount the fixture securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss. When rigging this product onto a truss, you should use
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4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation Configuration (DMX) Set this product in DMX mode to control it with a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. 3) Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket of this product. Starting Address When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting addr
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Configuration (Standalone Modes) Set this product in one of the standalone modes to control it without a DMX controller. 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) Turn this product on. Sound Active Mode To enable the Sound Active mode, do the following: 1) Set DIP switch [9] to the ON position. 2) Turn the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity knob until the fixture starts reacting to the beat of the music. The fixture will only respond to
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Master/Slave Mode This mode allows a single Cubix™ unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Cubix™ units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave Mode. Once set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit. Configure the units as indicated below. Slave units: 1) Set DIP switch [10] to
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DMX Channel Assignments and Values Channel Function Value Setting 000 004 No function 005 028 Red 029 056 Green 057 084 Blue 085 112 Blue/green 1 Operating mode 113 140 Red/blue 141 168 Green/red 169 197 Red/green/blue 198 224 Automatic (3-color chase) 225 255 Automatic (7-color chase) 000 004 No function 2 Strobe 005 255 Strobe (slow~fast) 000 127 Rotate clockwise 3 Motor rotation 128 255 Rotate bidirectional (fast~slow) 000 0
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5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION General Maintenance Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, you should clean your lighting fixtures at least twice a month. However, be aware that usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to increase the cleaning frequency. To clean this fixture, follow the instruc
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General Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Action Excessive load on the circuit Make sure that the total load does not exceed 80% of the Circuit breaker breaker or fuse nominal current or fuse keeps blowing Short circuit along the power Check the power lines and lines power cords No energy on power outlet Check power outlet Change to another outlet Loose or damaged power cord Check the power cord Product does not power up Blow
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Returns Procedure The user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. The user must clearly label the package with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. CHAUVET®
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DMX Primer The USITT DMX512-A data transmission protocol (DMX, from now on) is based on the EIA-485 standard and it has 512 channels (001 to 512). This system requires a controller (DMX controller), one or more DMX compatible fixtures, and a DMX circuit (also known as “DMX universe”) to link the fixtures to the controller. Depending on their complexity and features, DMX compatible fixtures may require from one to more than 30 DMX channels to operate. Some DMX fixtures have mu
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DMX Cabling The DMX protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate for the high speed digital signals it uses. Despite their apparent similarities, data cables are electrically different from standard microphone cables because they can carry high frequency digital signals and have better protection against electromagnetic interference. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable. If you choose to ma
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DIP Switch Reference Guide You can use the table below to set your fixture’s DIP switches. Imagine that you want to find the DIP switch settings for DMX address 328: 1) Find 328 among the addresses from the table and point at it with your finger. 2) Move your finger to the left and you will find the settings for DIP Switches 1 to 5. DIP Switches 1, 2, 3, and 5 are Off (0), while DIP Switch 4 is On (1). 3) Go back and point at the 328 address. 4) Move your finger upward and yo
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 13.3 in (337 mm) 10 in (255 mm) 10 in (255 mm) 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz Consumption 37 W (0.31 A) 41 W (0.18 A) Power I/O Input Output Connectors IEC Edison/IEC Cord plug Edison N/A
