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Series
Getting Started User Manual
12
18
37.5
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Edition Notes This User Manual covers the description, safety precautions, setup, installation, Edition Notes operation, and maintenance for all 3 Modular Video Panels offered by CHAUVET®. This edition was published in January 2012. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of CHAUVET & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Chauvet). The CHAUVET® logo in its entirety including the Chauvet name and the dotted triangle, and all other trademarks on this manual pertaining to services,
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 1 What Is Included ............................................................................................................ 1 Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................................... 1 Claims ...............................................................................
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Table of Contents 8. Operation .......................................................................................................... 19 Additional Hardware and Software ................................................................................19 About LED Studio .........................................................................................................20 Description ....................................................................................................
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Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin · Two (2) or Six (6) MVPs (Modular Video Panels) models 12, 18, or 37.5 What Is · One Neutrik® etherCON® Signal Cable per MVP™ 0.4 m/15.8 in Included · One Neutrik® powerCON® Power Cable per MVP™ 0.4 m/15.8 in · One 2- or 6-Pack Flight Case (based on the number of MVPs included) · One Warranty Card · One Getting Started User Manual Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack and check the container. Make Unpacking sure you
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Before You Begin Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before starting to work with the product. Safety Notes These notes provide important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained CHAUVET® certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs. Please refer to all applicable local codes and r
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Setup 2. Introduction The MVP™ is a Modular Video Panel. The MVP™ series includes three models: Product · MVP™ 12 Description · MVP™ 18 · MVP™ 37.5 Each model is a panel consisting of multiple LED full-color light strips. The number in each model name indicates the pixel pitch (distance, in millimeters, between the LED light strips) of that model. When multiple panels are assembled and connected (signal and power), the entire configuration becomes a modular video wall design.
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Mounting the MVPs™ Product Overview: MVP™ 12, MVP™ 18, and MVP™ 37.5 Handle Signal Input Signal Output Power Input Power Output Underside of MVP™ Panel Ledge Fast Lock Fast Lock Rigging Rigging Plate Plate Horizontal locking knob LED Strip Rigging Rigging Plate Plate Vertical rigging Vertical rigging -4- MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Ge
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Setup The difference between each MVP™ model is the pixel pitch (space) between the LED strips and the number of pixels (LEDs) on each strip. The basic housing and components are identical. Refer to the previous MVP™ 37.5 illustration. MVP™ 18 MVP™ 12 MVP™ 37.5 MVP™ (12/18/37.5) Series Getting Started User Manual, Rev. 10 -5-
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Mounting the MVPs™ Product Dimensions Each MVP™ model in the series has the same outside housing dimensions. 23.6 in (600 mm) 23.6 in (600 mm) Although each MVP™ has the same outer dimensions, the LED pixels per panel vary. MVP™ Pixels Each pixel is one SMD5050 LED. The following table provides the pixels per panel in each Per Panel MVP™. The Series number (i.e., 37.5) indicates the pixel pitch
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Setup 3. Setup Each MVP™ has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of AC Power 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Make sure that you are connecting the MVPs to the proper voltage, as specified in this User Manual and on the product’s specification sticker. Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire. To determine the power requirements for each MVP™ in the s
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Mounting 4. Mounting Each MVP™ is a solid frame constructed of aluminum alloy and stainless steel. This Orientation ensures each panel is stable and easy to install. Each panel also has a convenient built-in handle located on the top, underside, of the panel. This handle enables you to easily pick up and securely hold each panel while mounting and working with the panels. The MVP™ can be assembled to provide any number of modular designs. The panels on the top can be securely hung
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Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) 5. Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) Each MVP™ is joined together to create a modular designed video wall. Because the panels are interchangeable, you can create a video wall by joining several of the same model or joining different models to create a larger or more complex video wall. Each MVP™ can be easily joined vertically using the two (2) fast locks located at the top Vertically corner of each panel and the vertic
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Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) Use the following instructions to join your panels vertically. Each step corresponds to the number in the diagram. 1. When connecting two (2) panels, pull out the vertical rigging latch making sure it is pushed outward. 2. The fast locks on the lower panel should be pointing up. 3. Align the top and bottom panels exactly on top of each other. Push the vertical rigging inward to fasten. Once the panels are fastened, make sure you turn
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Joining Each MVP™ (Creating a Modular Design) Horizontally Each MVP™ can be easily joined horizontally using the two horizontal locking knobs on the inside left-hand top and bottom of each panel. Joining Panels Horizontal locking knob Instructions: 1. Align each knob with the corresponding hole on the right-hand outside of the panel to which you are joining. 2. Once aligned, push in and twist clockwise a quarter-turn to lock the two pan
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Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ 6. Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ Each MVP™ has two (2) power supply sockets and two (2) signal sockets. Testing Signal · The Power and Signal IN are located on the upper right-hand corner of each panel. and Power · The Power and Signal OUT are located on the upper left-hand corner of each panel. · The Signal IN and OUT may be used interchangeably. Connections Each MVP™ has LED indicator lights. · Each panel indicates a successful power connection
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Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ The MVP™ video wall system you design can use two basic setup configurations to Connecting the connect the signal to the video wall: (1) a configuration using 24 or less panels, and (2) a Signal Input configuration using more than 24 panels. Refer to the following diagrams. See the following section for connecting power to the MVP™ system, and connecting power and signal between joined panels. The following configuration of 24 panels shows a direct
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Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ The following sections provide information and diagrams on connecting signal and power Connecting between panels. Power and One Neutrik® etherCON® signal cable and one Neutrik® powerCON® power cable are included with each MVP™ package—one cable of each kind per MVP™ in the package. Signal Cables These cables are to be used for panel linking only. You are able to purchase additional cables. Refer to the Introduction or Operation sections in this User
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Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ The following diagram shows an example of a signal connection configuration using more than 24 panels. A video wall design with more than 24 panels requires: · Incoming signal connection to the MVP™ Driver. · MVP™ Driver connection to the MVP™ Signal Distributor. · Signal cable connections as determined by the number of panels in the video wall design. Every group of 24 panels will require another signal cable from the MVP™ Signal Distributor.
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Connecting (Cabling) Each MVP™ Power cable panel connections can also use different configurations. The basic Connecting configuration to connect the main power supply from one panel to the next is as follows. the Power · The main power is connected to the first panel’s Power Input or Output. Between · A powerCON® cable is then connected to the first panel’s Power Output and Joined Panels connected to the next panel’s Power Input. · The connections continue until all panels are
