Chauvet DMX512 manual

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  • Page 1

    SX Mix™ Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 2 9 th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954 ) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.co m[...]

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    T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................................................................................ ................... . 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ............................................................................................................................... .......... 3 U NPACKING I NSTRU[...]

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    1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x SX Mix™ ¾ ELC3 24V 250W Lamp ¾ Warranty Card ¾ 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 immediatel y and retain packing[...]

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    Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. x 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. x Always make sure that you are connec[...]

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    2. I NTRODUCTION Features x High-speed multi-function gobo moonflower effect x Separate moonflower and color/gobo wheel x Combined color/gobo wheel: 18 gobos 22 colors x Dual function switches: Color wheel: select sound active or continuous rotation Moonflower: select sound active or continuous rotation x Electronic transformer x Fan cooled Product[...]

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    3. S ETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture. A 250W lamp is included. Warning! When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement. Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare [...]

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    Fuse Replacement Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. The fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. FUSE With a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder from its housing. Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type fuse. [...]

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    General Troubleshooting Applies to Symptom Solution(s) Lights Foggers & Snow Controllers Dimmers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset 9 Beam is very dim or not bright Clean optical system or replace lamp Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 9 Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Check total load placed on device 9 Chase is too sl[...]

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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 - (Pre ss 4) Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service) Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com 5. A PPENDIX General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize we ar fixtures should[...]

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    Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon recei pt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. An y other claim for items such as missing component[...]