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    User Manual[...]

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    Edition Notes Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Edition Notes The Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Man ual Rev. 12 covers the description, safety precautions, installation, programming, o peration, and maintena nce of the Q-Wash 560Z-LED. CHAUVET® released this edition of the Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual in November 2011. Trademarks CHAUVET® is a registe re[...]

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    Table of Contents Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -i- Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ................................................................................................ 1  What Is Included .............................................................................................................. ... 1  Unpacking Ins[...]

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    Table of Contents -ii- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Menu Map ...................................................................................................................... ... 16  Extra M enu .................................................................................................................... .... 17  DMX Values [...]

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    Before You Begin Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -1- 1. Before You Begin What Is Included  One Q-Wash 560Z -LED  One IE C Pow er Cord with Edison Plug (US market)  One Safety Cable  Two Omega Brackets  Warranty Card  Quick Reference G uide Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, care fully unpack and ch[...]

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    Before You Begin -2- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Icon Indications Icon This icon indicates . . . Critical installation, configuration, or operation informat ion. Failure to comply with this information ma y render the product partially or completely inoperative, damage th ird-party equipment, or cause harm to the user. Important installatio[...]

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    Before You Begin Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -3- Safety Notes Read all the following Safety Notes before wo rking with this produ ct. These Notes include important information about the installation , usage, and maintenan ce of this product. There are no user servi ceable parts in this produc t. Any reference to servi cing in this User Manu[...]

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    Introduction -4- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 2. Introduction Product Description The Q-Wash 560Z-LED i s an RGB WA LED moving yoke wash product. The Q-Wash 560Z-LED co nsists of a base section and a moving yoke with a pan range of up to 540º. The moving head, which has a tilt range of 270º, contai n s the 91 RGBW LEDs and the zoom motors.[...]

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    Introduction Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -5- Product Overview Power  Input  IEC  Socket  Power  Switch  Fuse  holder 3 ‐ pin  DMX  In 3 ‐ pin  DMX  Out  5 ‐ pin  DMX  Out 5 ‐ pin  DMX  In Control  panel FRONT BACK[...]

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    Introduction -6- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Product Dimensions[...]

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    Setup Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -7- 3. Setup AC Power The Q-Wash 560Z-LED ha s an auto-ranging powe r supply that works with an in put voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Make sure that you are conne cting this prod uct to the proper voltage. To determi ne the power requirements for the Q-Wa sh 560Z-LED, refer to the sp ecification la[...]

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    Setup -8- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 DMX Linking You may link the Q-Wash 560Z-LED to a DMX controller using a st andard DMX serial connection. If using other DMX compati ble products with the Q-Wash 560Z-LED, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller. DMX Modes The Q-Wash 560Z-LED us es the standard DM X data connectio[...]

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    Setup Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -9- Mounting Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes in this manual. Orientation Always mount this product in a safe po si tion with adequate room for ventilation, head motion, configuration, and maintenance. Rigging CHAUVET® recommends f ollowing the general guidelines b elow when m[...]

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    Operation -10- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 4. Operation Control Panel Description Button Function <MENU> Exits from the current menu or function <ENTER> Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the current function <UP> Navigates upwards through the menu li st and increases the numeri[...]

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    Operation Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -11- Master/Slave The Master/Slave mode enables a gro up of Q-Wash 560Z-LED product s (the slaves) to simultaneously duplicate the output of an other Q-Wash 560Z-LED (the master), whether auto/custom or test modes, without a DMX controller. 1. Set the master unit: a) Select a stand-alone mode, as indica[...]

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    Operation -12- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Dimmer Curve This setting determines how fast the out put of the Q-Wash 560Z-LED changes whe n you modify the values of the Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber, and Dimmer faders. This setting provides four different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product. To select th[...]

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    Operation Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -13- Reset Control You are able to select how you reset the prod uct, whether fro m the DMX controller or only from the control panel. 1. Go to MENU > SPECIAL > RESET . 2. Select DMX or SYSTEM . DMX: Enables the DMX controller to reset the product ( Control function). SYSTEM: Restricts the reset f[...]

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    Operation -14- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Fan Control This option defines how you can control the f an spe ed , either from the DMX controller or only from the control panel. 1. Go to MENU > SPECIAL > FAN . 2. Select DMX or SYSTEM . DMX: Enables the DMX controller to control the fan sp eed ( Control function). SYSTEM: Restricts the c[...]

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    Operation Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -15- System Default To restore all the product’s parameters to their default values, do the following: 1. Go to MENU > EXTRA . 2. Press <ENTER> ( PASSWORD ) will show on the di splay. 3. Press <ENTER> ( **** will show on the display). 4. Enter the password, as explained in Key lock (CAL[...]

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    Operation -16- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Menu Map 1 st Level 2 nd Level 3 rd Level Description INTRO ADDRESS 001~512 Selects a starting DMX ad dre ss RESET NO/YES Resets the product’s custom settings FA N HIGH Select the fan’s operation mode. NOTE: The fan will go to High mode if the product’s internal temperature becomes too high, [...]

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    Operation Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -17- 1 st Level 2 nd Level 3 rd Level Description EDIT (Cont.) DIMMER 000~255 Selects the dimmer value STROBE 01~20 Selects the strobe frequency and mode ZOOM 000~255 Select the zoom position DIMSPEED Selects the dimmer speed TIME Selects the step duration USE NO/YES Activates the changes EXTR A PASSWOR[...]

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    Operation -18- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 DMX Values BASIC Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 1 Pan 000  255 0~540º 2 Tilt 000  255 0~270º 3 Red 000  255 0~100% 4 Green 000  255 0~100% 5 Blue 000  255 0~100% 6 White 000  255 0~100% 7 Ambe r 000  255 0~100% 8 Power and Color Macro 000  005 006  010 011  0[...]

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    Operation Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -19- ADVANCED Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 1 Pan 000  255 0~540º 2 Pan Fine 000  255 Fine movement control 3 Tilt 000  255 0~270º 4 Tilt Fine 000  255 Fine movement control 5 Pan/Tilt Speed 000  255 Fast~Slow 6 Red 000  255 0~100% 7 Green 000  255 0~100% 8 Blue 000  2[...]

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    Operation -20- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 G1 Channel Function Value Percent/Setting 1 Pan 000  255 0~540º 2 Pan Fine 000  255 Fine movement control 3 Tilt 000  255 0~270º 4 Tilt Fine 000  255 Fine movement control 5 Pan/Tilt Speed 000  255 Fast~Slow 6 Red 000  255 0~100% 7 Green 000  255 0~100% 8 Blue 000  255 0~1[...]

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    Technical Information Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -21- 5. Technical Information Product Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and mini mize wear, you shoul d clean this product frequently. Usage and environment are contribut ing factors in determining the cl eaning frequency. As a rule, clean this product at least twic e a month. Dust[...]

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    Technical Information -22- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Cause(s) Action(s) Product is on LEDs are off Product defaulted Configure product’s param eters Faulty LED board Send unit for repair Faulty LED Driver board Faulty LED Control board Faulty Display board Product and LEDs are on Head fan is off Faulty head[...]

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    Technical Information Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 -23- Returns Procedure You must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® w ill not issue call tags. Call CHAUVET® and request a Return Merchan di se Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepare d to pro[...]

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    Technical Information -24- Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual Rev. 12 Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 9.1 in (232 mm) 13.3 in (339 mm) 14.2 in (361 mm) 21.2lbs (9.62kg) Note: Dimensions in inches roun de d to the nearest decimal digit. Electrical Power Supply Ty pe Range V oltage Selection Switching (internal) 100[...]

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    CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108th Avenu e Sunrise, FL 33351 (USA) (800) 762-1084 – (954) 577- 445 5 FAX (954) 741-5571 www.chauvetpro.com Q-Wash 560Z-LED User Manual R ev. 12 November 2011[...]