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Snapshot
Derby X
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Transformer
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
USER MANUAL
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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 Derby X™ 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.
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Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which 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
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2. INTRODUCTION Features • 8-channel DMX-512 LED derby effect • Blackout/static/strobe • Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs within each cluster (6 total) • Built-in automated programs via DMX • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX Additional Features • Mount multiple units together with adjustable, optional bracket (XBRACKET) • Additional power output: max 27 units @ 120V (see manual for details) DMX Channel Summary Channel Description 1 Led Clust
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3. SETUP Fuse Replacement Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. The fuse is located Insert the fuse holder back in its place inside this and reconnect power. compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light show
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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 1 DMX connector ohm 1/4w 3 configuration between pin 2 2 COMMON (DMX -) and pin 3(DMX+)ofthe 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’s chassis gro
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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 Standa
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Stacking The Derby X™ may be “stacked” by using multiple fixtures and the optional bracket (XBRACKET). This bracket may be ordered from CHAUVET. The bracket kit will ship with 2pcs bracket (as shown below) and will include 4 screws for attaching it to the bottom of the fixture. • Note: When you are installing this bracket, you must use the washers and bracket tightening knob to secure one fixture to another. • Note: You must only stack a maximum of 4 fixtures.
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. 1) Set all dipswitches position to the Off position. Mode Dipswitches Sound Active 10 = Off 2) The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the internal microphone in Sound Active mode. 3) Use the audio sensitivity knob on the back of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive in Sound-Activ
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DMX Channel Values Channel Value Function 1 Cluster Control 000 0 10 No Function 2 011 0 45 Red 046 080 Green 3 081 115 Blue 4 116 1 50 Red/Green 151 1 85 Red/Blue 5 186 220 Green/Blue 6 221 255 Red/Green/Blue 7 Strobe 000 010 No Function 011 255 Strobe 0%~100% 8 Auto Speed 000 010 No Function 011 0 24 Auto 1 025 038 Auto 2 039 0 52 Auto 3 053 0 66 Auto 4 067 080 Auto 5 081 094 Auto 6 095 1 08 Auto 7 109 122 Auto 8 123 1 36 Auto 9 137 1
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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 c
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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
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Blow-out Diagram 3 6 8 1 2 4 7 5 Description Part Number 1 Master PCB P172‐DERBYX 2 Electronic Transformer P140‐DERBYX 3 Case cover P111‐DERBYX 4 LED PCB P222‐DERBYX 5 Front Lens P150‐DERBYX 6 Bracket knob P111‐DERBYX 7 Power output P176‐PWERIN 8 Power input P176‐PWROUT Derby X™ User Manual 14 7/14/2008 1:27 PM
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General Troubleshooting Symptom(s) Possible Solution(s) Clean the fixture regularly to avoid any such failure. This fixture is 1 or more LED’s are not convection cooled, which means that if the surface is kept clean and free illuminating of debris, then proper cooling will be allowed to occur An LED may have failed, resulting in an open circuit. In this event, all of the red, green, or blue in a single module will no longer illuminate. This does not mean that all of the LEDs have fai
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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 a
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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
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Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length..................................................................................................... 11.9 in (302 mm) Width ......................................................................................................... 15 in (382 mm) Height ....................................................................................................... 7.4 in (187 mm) Weight ..............................................................
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