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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before you Begin ............................................................................. 3 What is Included ............................................................................................ 3 Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................. 3 Text Conventions .......................................................................................... 3 Icons ...............................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is Included 1 x SlimPAR™ 56 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
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 that they also receive this document. Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture. This pro
2. INTRODUCTION Product Overview Control Panel (LED display) Microphone adjustment knob Microphone Satellite™ Power In Bracket adjustment knob Fuseholder Power In DMX In Power Out DMX Out SlimPAR™ 56 User Manual (Rev. 02) Page 5 of 17
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), making
Mounting Orientation The SlimPAR™ 56 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. 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. Mount the fixture securely. You can do this with a screw, a nut, and a bolt. You could also use a mounting clamp if rigging this product onto a truss. The bracket h
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Button Function Press it to find an operation mode
Configuration (DMX) Setting this product to operate in DMX mode will allow you 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, you must always consider the number of DMX channels assigned to the selected DMX mode. If you choose a starting addre
Static Mode To enable the Static mode, do the following: 1) Connect this product to a suitable power outlet 2) Turn this product on 3) Press
DMX Channel Assignments and Values 7-CH Mode Channel Function Value Setting 1 Red 000 255 0~100% 2 Green 000 255 0~100% 3 Blue 000 255 0~100% Color Macros 000 015 No function 4 (overrides CH.1~3) 016 255 Color Macros Speed 000 255 0~100% (when CH.6 is between 032~223) 5 000 015 No function Strobe 016 255 Slow ~ fast 000 031 RGB mode 032 063 Pulse effect 0%~100% 064 095 Pulse effect 100%~0% 096 127 Pulse effect 100%~0%~100% 6 Mode
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 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 a lighting fixture, follow the inst
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 Blown
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 Number (RMA #) 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 Number (RMA #). CHAU
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. Any DMX compatible fixture will require one or more consecutive DMX channels to operate. Because of the many different types of DMX compatible fixtures, they may vary in the total number of channels they require. In addition, there can only be one DMX controller operating on the same DMX connection at any given time. Otherwise, the signals from
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 cable because they can carry high frequency digital signals and are less prone to electromagnetic interference. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or make your own DMX cable. If you choose to make your own DMX
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 9.5 in (241 mm) 8.8 in (224 mm) 2.2 in (56 mm) 2.7 lbs (1.2 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 20 W (0.17 A) 22 W (0.10 A) Power I/O Input Output Connectors IEC Edison Cord plug Edison N/A Fuse
