User Manual

T

ABLE OF

C

ONTENTS

1. Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................3

What Is Included ......................................................................................................................... 3

Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3

Claims ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Text Conventions ........................................................................................................................ 3

Symbols ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................... 3

Product at a Glance ..................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Notes ............................................................................................................................... 4

2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................5

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 6

3. Setup ...............................................................................................................................7

AC Power .................................................................................................................................... 7

Fuse Replacement ............................................................................................................................... 7

Power Linking ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Mounting ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Orientation ........................................................................................................................................... 9

Rigging ................................................................................................................................................ 9

4. Operation ......................................................................................................................10

Control Panel Operation ............................................................................................................ 10

Menu Map ................................................................................................................................. 10

Configuration (DMX) .................................................................................................................. 11

Starting Address ................................................................................................................................ 11

DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values ....................................................................... 11

8-CH .................................................................................................................................................. 11

4-CH .................................................................................................................................................. 11

Configuration (Standalone) ........................................................................................................ 12

Sound-Active Mode ............................................................................................................................ 12

Automatic Mode ................................................................................................................................. 12

Master/Slave Mode ............................................................................................................................ 12

5. Maintenance .................................................................................................................13

Product Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 13

6. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................14

Returns ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Contact Us ................................................................................................................................ 15

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1.

B

EFORE

Y

OU

B

EGIN

What Is

Included

• SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA

• Power Cord

• Warranty Card

• Quick Reference Guide

Unpacking

Instructions

Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

Claims

If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.

Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.

For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.

Text

Conventions

Convention

1~512

50/60

Meaning

A range of values

A set of values of which only one can be chosen

Settings A menu option not to be modified

Menu > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed

<ENTER> A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel

A value to be entered or selected ON

Symbols

Symbol Meaning

Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.

Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.

Useful information.

Disclaimer

The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions, and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time.

Download the latest version from www.chauvetlighting.com

.

© Copyright 2012 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.

Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.

Author Date Editor Date

S. Diaz 10/3/12 A. Leon 10/5/12

SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA User Manual (Rev. 1) Page 3 of 15

Product at a

Glance

Use on Dimmer

Outdoor Use

Sound Activated

DMX

Master/Slave

 Auto Programs

 Auto-Ranging Power Supply

 Replaceable Fuse

 User-Serviceable

 Duty Cycle











Safety Notes

These notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance of this product; read before using the product.

• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.

• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.

• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.

• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.

• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.

• The product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.

• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.

• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.

• Never connect the product to a dimmer.

• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.

• Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the hanging/mounting bracket.

• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.

• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.

• This product is not intended for permanent installation.

• Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be sure to give this document to the next owner.

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2.

I

NTRODUCTION

Overview

Sound-Sensitivity

Adjustment Dial

Microphone

DMX In/Out

Digital Display

Satellite™ Input

Fuse Holder

Power In

Bracket

Adjustment

Knob

Power Out

Double-bracketed

Yoke

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Dimensions

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3.

S

ETUP

AC Power

The SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA 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 product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.

Always connect the product to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0~100% switch.

Fuse

Replacement

Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.

1. Disconnect the product from power.

2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.

3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.

4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.

5. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.

6. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.

Spare fuse holder

(inside safety cap)

Installed fuse

(held by plastic clip)

Safety cap

A spare fuse is not included; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.

Always replace a blown fuse with the same type and rating.

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Power Linking

The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the unit.

Power Linking

Diagram

1 st Product 2 nd Product 3 rd Product

Additional Products

You can power link up to 40 SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA units on 120 VAC or up to 60

SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA units on 230 VAC.

The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY! If using the product in other markets, you must consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region.

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Mounting

Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes.

Orientation

The SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming.

Mounting Diagram

• Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications ).

• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.

• When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity.

• When power linking multiple products, consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.

• The bracket adjustment knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually.

Using tools could damage the knobs.

• The double-bracketed yoke also serves as a floor supports or allow for surface mounting. When mounting the product on the floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.

Overhead Mounting

Safety cable

Mounting bracket adjustment knob

Clamp

Floor Mounting

SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA User Manual (Rev. 1) Page 9 of 15

4.

O

PERATION

Control Panel

Operation

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.

Button Function

<MENU>

<UP>

Selects an operation mode or to backs out of the current menu option

Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value

<DOWN> Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value

<ENTER> Activates a menu option or a selected value

Menu Map

Mode Programming Steps Description

P1 4-Color Automatic Program (switching)

P--

P2

P3

4-Color Automatic Program (fading)

15-Color Automatic Program (switching)

P4

P5

P6

15-Color Automatic Program (fading)

4-Color Sound-Activated Program

15-Color Sound-Activated Program

4-CH d 1~d505

4-Channel DMX mode (RGBA)

8-CH 8-Channel DMX mode

C1

C2

C3

Red

Green

Blue

C--

S--

U--

C11

C12

C13

C14

C15

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

C9

C10 r-- g--

B--

A--

Amber

Cyan

Purple

Light Green

Light Blue

Orange

Light Green

Violet

Yellow

Pink

Light Blue

White

S001~S100

Red (r001~100)

Green (g001~100)

Blue (b001~100)

Amber (a001~100)

Static Color

Program speed for P1~P4

Custom static colors

Combines red, green, blue, and amber

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Configuration

(DMX)

Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.

2. Turn the product on.

3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.

Starting Address

When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.

The SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA uses up to 8 DMX channels in its 8-channel DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 505.

If unfamiliar with DMX or DIP switches, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com

.

To select the starting address, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 4-CH or 8-CH shows on the display.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address (d 1~d505).

4. Press <ENTER>.

DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values

8-CH

Channel Function

1

2

3

4

5

6

Red

Green

Blue

Amber

Color Macros

(Overrides Chs. 1~4)

Speed

(When Ch. 7 is 032~223)

Value Percent/Setting

000  255 0~100%

000  255 0~100%

000  255 0~100%

000  255 0~100%

000  015

016  255

No function

Color Macros

000  255 Slow~fast

Strobe

001  015

016  255

No function

Slow~fast

000  031 RGBA mode

032  063 Pulse effect 0~100%

4-CH

7 Mode

8 Dimmer

Channel Function

1

2

3

4

Red

Green

Blue

Amber

064  095 Pulse effect 100%~0

096  127 Pulse effect 100%~0~100%

128  159 Auto fade transition

160  191 Auto snap transition (4 colors)

192  223 Auto snap transition (15 colors)

224  255 Sound-active mode

000  255 0~100%

Value Percent/Setting

000  255 0~100%

000  255 0~100%

000  255 0~100%

000  255 0~100%

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Configuration

(Standalone)

Sound-Active

Mode

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.

2. Turn the product on.

Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either Static,

Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller.

To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.

2. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select P 5 or P 6.

3. Press <ENTER>.

4. Turn the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity knob until the product starts responding to the beat of the music.

The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).

Automatic Mode

To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.

2. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to select P 1~P 4.

3. Press <ENTER>.

Master/Slave

Mode

The Master/Slave mode allows a single SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA (the “slaves”) without the need of a

DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound-

Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.

Configure the units as indicated below.

Slave products:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 4-CH or 8-CH shows on the display.

2. Press <ENTER>.

3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select starting address d 1.

4. Press <ENTER>.

5. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.

6. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the previous slave unit.

7. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.

Master products:

1. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode.

2. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.

• Configure all the slave units before connecting the master unit to the DMX daisy chain.

• Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master unit.

• Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.

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5.

M

AINTENANCE

Product

Maintenance

Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However, usage and environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency.

To clean the product, follow the instructions below:

• Unplug the product from power.

• Wait until the product is at room temperature.

• Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface/vents.

• Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.

• Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.

• Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the transparent surface.

• Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

Always dry transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

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6.

T

ECHNICAL

S

PECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and

Weight

Power

Length

10.8 in (276 mm)

Width

2.6 in (66 mm)

Height

10.8 in (275 mm)

Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.

Power Supply Type

Switching (internal)

Range

100~240 V, 50/60 Hz

Parameter

Consumption

Current

120 V, 60 Hz

30 W

0.3 A

Light Source

Photo Optic

Thermal

DMX

Ordering

Power linking current (units)

Fuse

Power I/O

Power input/output connectors

Power Cord plug

Type

LED

LED

LED

LED

Parameter

Illuminance @ 2 m

Beam angle

Field angle

Maximum External Temp.

104° F (40° C)

I/O Connectors

3-pin XLR

Product Name

SlimPAR™ 64 RGBA

13.6 A (40 units)

1 A, 250 V

U.S.

IEC/Edison

Edison (U.S.)

Color

Red

Green

Blue

Amber

1,325 lux

14º

23º

Cooling System

Convection

Connector Type

Sockets

Item Code

03030599

Weight

2.8 lbs (1.3 kg)

Voltage Selection

Auto-ranging

230 V, 50 Hz

33 W

0.2 A

13.6 A (60 units)

1 A, 250 V

Quantity

39

39

51

51

Channel Range

4, 8

UPC Number

781462209476

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To return a product or request support:

• In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).

• In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below).

• In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Contact your distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com

for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or

Ireland.

If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to them. Visit our website for contact details.

Returns

Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Technical Support office and request a Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return.

You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.

Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product returned without an RMA number.

Contact Us

Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.

Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box:

• Your name

• Your address

• Your phone number

• The RMA number

• A brief description of the problem

Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.

CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).

World Headquarters

CHAUVET®

General Information

Address:

Voice:

Fax:

Toll free:

5200 NW 108th Avenue

Sunrise, FL 33351

(954) 577-4455

(954) 929-5560

(800) 762-1084

Technical Support

Voice:

Fax:

Email:

World Wide Web

(954) 577-4455 (Press 4)

(954) 756-8015 [email protected]

www.chauvetlighting.com

United Kingdom & Ireland

CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.

General Information

Address: Unit 1C

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate

Voice:

Fax:

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK

NG16 6NT

+44 (0)1773 511115

+44 (0)1773 511110

Technical Support

Email: [email protected]

World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.co.uk

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