Chauvet LED 360 user manual

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User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included  1 x Mini Moon™ LED 360  1 x Mounting Bracket with nuts (2), washers (2) & bolts (2)  1 x Power Cord  1 x Warranty Card  1 x 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 fro

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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 Manual 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

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2. INTRODUCTION  Compact, panning LED moonflower effect with 540-degrees of rotation  Combines a multi-colored beam effect and a moving head into a single fixture  Super-crisp optics create dazzling mid-air effects and sharp beams of light for surface projection  Includes movement macros which saves programming time – just add your colors  Power link up to 24 units which saves time running cables and extension cords  Awesome sound-activated programs dance to the beat of the musi

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Product Overview Front lens Bracket Adjustment Knob Power Out DMX Out Fuseholder Power In DMX In Hanging Bracket (2) Control Panel (LED Display) Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Microphone 2. Introduction 6 8/31/2010 4:41 PM

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3. SETUP AC Power This fixture runs on 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. 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 the fixture t

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Mounting Orientation The Mini Moon™ LED 360 may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. Install the bracket using the included nuts, washers, and bolts. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size. When rigging consider routine maintenance and c

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address The Mini Moon™ LED 360 fixture uses seven DMX channels. The highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 506. Any address higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels. If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend reading the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”. Configuring the Starting Address BUTTON FUNCTION Used to activate Menu selection and to

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DMX Operation This is the operating mode, which will allow for control using an external DMX controller. You must set the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the Appendix of this manual. 1. Press

until ~ appears on the LED screen. 2. Press . 3. Using and , select the starting address. 4. Press . All fixtures must be individually set to DMX using the instructions above. Ma

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Automatic This fixture has five preprogrammed chases with adjustable speed. Access these via the control panel of the front of the fixture. Please see the instructions below for further details. 1. Press

until ~ appears on the LED screen. 2. Press . 3. Using and , select the desired program (1~5). 4. Press . 5. Press until ~ appears on the LED screen. 6. Press . 7. Using and , select the desired speed (1~5) 8. Press

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DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Pan 1 000  255 0~540° Pan speed 2 000  255 Fast ~ Slow LED Control 000  006 No function 007  014 Group 1 015  022 Group 2 023  030 Group 3 031  038 Group 4 039  046 Group 5 047  054 Group 6 055  062 Group 7 063  070 Group 8 071  078 Group 9 079  086 Group 10 087  094 Group 11 095  102 Group 12 103  110 Group 13 111  118 Group 14 3 119  126 Group 15 127  134 Group 16 135  142 Group 17 143

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5. APPENDIX General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POSSIBLE ACTION(S)  Check total load placed on the  Excessive circuit load electrical circuit. Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing  Short circuit along the power  Check for a short in the electrical wires wiring (internal and/or external).  No power  Check for power on Mains. Device does not power up  Loose power cord  Check power cord  Check Control Panel and unit  Wrong DMX addressing addressing  Damaged

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DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will

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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. DMX connector configuration COMMON 1 1 DMX + INPUT 3 3 OUTPUT 2 2 DMX - Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. 1 3 2 120 ohm ¼ W resistor between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) on the output of the last fixture Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture

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3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain 1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of U

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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.  Us

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length.......................................................................................................... 5.7 in (145 mm) Width ........................................................................................................... 6.8 in (172 mm) Height ........................................................................................................ 11.8 in (300 mm) Weight .................................................