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Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master/Slave 115V/230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle S-MOVER S t age Mover™ USER MANUAL Chauvet, 3000 N 2 9 th Ct, Hollywood, FL 3 3020 U.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954 ) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlightin g.com[...]
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 W HAT IS INCLUDED ..........................................................................................................................................[...]
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1. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN What is included ¾ 1 x Stage Mover™ ¾ Power Cord ¾ W arranty 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. Noti fy the shipper immediately and retain packing m[...]
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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 the y also receive this instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are c[...]
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2. I NTRODUCTION Features • 8-channel DMX-512 stage mover • Pan: 540° / tilt: 270° • Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%) • Remote fixture reset, lamp on/off & vector speed channel Additional Features • Automatic pan/tilt correction • Built-in automatic programs via master/slave • Built-in sound activated programs via master/[...]
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Product Overview Yoke Control Panel Head Gel Housing & Protective Screen Carrying Handle Base Voltage Selector Switch Rear of Base DMX Input Connector DMX Output Connector AC Power Input & Fuse Holde r Stage Mover Manual 6 2007-04-13/09 :39[...]
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3. S ETUP Lamp Optional 500W or 1000W lamps may be pu rchased from any Cha uvet dealer. Warning! When replacing the lamp , please wait 15 minutes after po wering 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 bul b with bare han ds. If this happens, cle[...]
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Fixture Linki ng You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixt ures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixt ures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can su[...]
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3-PIN TO 5-PIN CON VERSION CHART Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output c onnector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3 P IN TO 5 P IN C ONVERSION C HA RT Conductor 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data[...]
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Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position pr ovided there is adequate room for ventilation. RIGGING It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After findin g the [...]
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Menu Map enu Functions D ESCRIPTION M M ENU O PTION DMX: The fixture will be controlled by a DMX signal coming from a DMX controller. ess must be sele cted, and can be set using the up and down The starting addr buttons. Stand Alone – Automatic: The b uilt in programs will trigger automatically to a pre- programmed speed time. Sound Active – Ma[...]
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TO SET THE TIL T TO INVE RTING OR NON-INVERTING: 1) Press <MODE/ESC> until is d ptions. isplayed. 2) Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to scroll through the t wo o is non- inverting; is inverting. TO REVERSE THE DISPLAY : 1) DE/ESC> un Press <MO til or is displayed. OWN> buttons to scroll through the two options. 2) Use the[...]
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Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): This mode will allow you to link up to 32 units together without a controller. 1) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via th e DMX connector on the rear of the units. For longer cable ru ns we suggest a terminator at the las t fixture. For more information about terminators, see [...]
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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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If you still have a probl em after trying the abo ve solutions, please co ntact CHAUVET Technic al Support at the locati on on the next page. 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 - (Att ention: Servi[...]
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General Maintenanc e To maintain optimum performance and minimize we ar fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determi ning frequenc y. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output perform ance and can cause overheating. This can lead to re[...]
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Technical Specifica tions WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length......................................................................................................................... ..... 14 in (356 mm) Width .......................................................................................................................... ..... 14 in (356 mm) H[...]