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MinWash™
Snapshot
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
USER MANUAL
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Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................................................................................3 WHAT IS INCLUDED......................................................................................................................................... 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................. 3 AC POWER ..............
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x MinWash™ Power Cord Warranty Card User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. I
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Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, it includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of t
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2. INTRODUCTION Features CONTROL FEATURES • 5 or 13-channel DMX-512 LED moving yoke color wash o o / tilt: 270 • Pan: 540 • RGB color mixing • Variable electronic strobe • Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%) • Vector speed channel for pan/tilt, RGB color mixing and color macros • Built-in movement macros via master/slave or DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES • User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes • User-selectable pan/tilt ranges Pan: 540 °, 360 °, 180 ° Tilt: 270 °, 180 °,
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DMX Channel Summary 5 Channel Mode CHANNEL FUNCTION Pan 1 Tilt 2 Shutter 3 Color Macro 4 Reserved 5 Product Overview Lens Projector Head LED Readout Control Panel DMX In DMX Out IEC Power Connection w/ fuse holder Voltage Selector Switch CA-9 Controller Input MiNWash 6 2007-09-14/09:44
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3. SETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse The fuse is located holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged inside this compartment. fuse from its holder and replace with exact Remove using a flat same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in head screwdriver. its place and reconnect power. Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light
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CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Resistance 120 DMX connector configuration 1 ohm 1/4w between 3 pin 2 (DMX -) and 2 pin 3 (DMX +) of COMMON the last fixture. 1 1 DMX + INPUT 3 OUTPUT 3 Termination reduces signal errors. To 2 2 avoid signal transmission problems DMX - and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture
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Master/Slave Fixture Linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on. Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Standal
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Navigating the Control Panel Access control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the LCD Display. Button Function Used to access the menu or to return to a previous menu option Scrolls through menu options in ascending order Scrolls through menu options in descending order Used to select and store the current menu MODE/ESC UP DOWN ENTER or option within a menu The
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Menu Map MinWash 11 2007-09-14/09:44
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User Configurations TO SET THE PAN TO INVERTING OR NON-INVERTING: 1) Press the Mode button until it shows or 2) Use the Up/Down buttons to set to the desired inversion, press enter to confirm. TO SET THE TILT TO INVERTING OR NON-INVERTING: 1) Press the Mode button until it shows or 2) Use the Up/Down buttons to set to the desired inversion, press enter to confirm. TO SET THE LED READOUT TO INVERTING OR NON-INVERTING:
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Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to a factory installed program in one of two speeds. 1) To set the fixture in auto mode Fast, select . Once confirmed the display reads 2) To set the fixture in auto mode Slow, select Once confirmed the display reads Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound): This mode will allow you to link up to 32 units together without a controller. 1) Use standard DMX cables to daisy
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DMX Channel Values (13 Channel) CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 Pan 000 255 Pan Fine 2 000 255 3 Tilt 000 255 Tilt Fine 4 000 255 5 000 255 Vector Speed: (Normal → Slow) Dimmer/Strobe 000 007 Closed 008 134 100-0% 6 135 239 Strobe (slow → fast) 240 255 Open Red 7 000 255 0-100% Green 8 000 255 0-100% Blue 9 000 255 0-100% Color Macros 000 007 No Function 008 018 Magenta 019 031 Purple 032 043 Orange 044 055 Pink 056 067 Yellow 068 07
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DMX Channel Values (5 Channel) CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Pan Tilt 2 000 255 Dimmer/Strobe 000 007 Closed 3 008 134 100-0% 135 239 Strobe (slow → Fast) 240 255 Open Color Macros 000 007 No Function 008 018 Magenta 019 031 Purple 032 043 Orange 044 055 Pink 056 067 Yellow 068 079 Pale Green 080 091 Light Blue 092 103 Teal 104 115 Sky Blue 116 127 4 Blue 128 139 Olive 140 151 Turquoise 152 163 Orange 164 175 Yellow 176 187 Magen
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111111 111111 222222 222222 444444 444444 888888 888888 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the ch
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DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SWITCH SET 0=OFF #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1=ON #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 X=OFF or ON #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481 0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482 1 1
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Troubleshooting Applies to Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution(s) Lights & Snow Controllers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or Clean optical system or replace lamp not bright Check 220/110v switch for proper setting Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device blowing Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or extern
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Technical Support Address: Service Dept. 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4) Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting
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General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum o
