Chauvet Minisphere 3 Manuel utilisateur

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

Icons.............................................................................................................3

Document Information...................................................................................3

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

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

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

Product Overview..........................................................................................5

Product Dimensions......................................................................................6

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

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

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

Mounting.......................................................................................................8

Orientation.............................................................................................................8

Rigging..................................................................................................................8

4. Operation ............................................................................................9

Configuration (DMX)......................................................................................9

Starting Address ....................................................................................................9

Configuration (Standalone)............................................................................9

Sound Active Mode................................................................................................9

Automatic Mode.....................................................................................................9

Master/Slave Mode................................................................................................9

DMX Channel Assignments and Values.......................................................10

4-CH....................................................................................................................10

5. Technical Information ......................................................................10

Product Maintenance ..................................................................................10

General Troubleshooting.............................................................................11

Contact Procedure ......................................................................................12

CHAUVET® Contact Information.................................................................12

Returning Products to CHAUVET®..............................................................12

6. Technical Specifications..................................................................13

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1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is

Included

•1 x Minisphere™ 3

•1 x Power Cord

•1 x Warranty Card

•1 x Quick Reference Guide

Unpacking

Instructions

Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack the product and check the container to make

sure you have received all the parts indicated above in good condition.

Claims

If the container or the contents appear damaged from shipping, notify the carrier

immediately, not CHAUVET®, upon receipt.

Failure to do so in a timely manner may

invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the pa

cking

material for inspection.

For other issues such as missing parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed

damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of receiving the product.

Text

Conventions

Convention Meaning

[10]

A DIP switch to be configured

1~512

A range of values

50/60

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

Icons

Icon

Meaning

Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure

to comply with this information may render the product partially or

completely inoperative, cause damage to the product, or cause

harm to the user.

Important installation or configuration information. Failure to

comply with this information may prevent the product from

functioning correctly.

Useful information.

Document

Information

The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change

without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or

omissions that may appear in this manual.

CHAUVET® reserves the right to update the

existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions.

Download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.

Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the U.S.A.

Author Date Editor Date

A. Diaz 11/15/11 S. Graham 3/1/12

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Product at a

Glance

Use on Dimmer



Auto Programs



Outdoor Use



Auto-ranging Power Supply



Sound Activated



Replaceable Fuse



DMX



User Serviceable



Master/Slave



Duty Cycle



Safety Notes

Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before working with the product. The

Notes include important safety information about installation, usage, and maintenance.

•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 cord 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! (IP20) 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 or the handles.

•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. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance

center.

•Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be

sure that they also receive this document.

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2.INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

DMX Out

DMX In

Power

In & Fuse Holder

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Product Dimensions

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3.SETUP

AC Power

The Minisphere™ 3 has an auto-ranging power supply that works

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 to 100% switch.

Fuse

Replacement Follow the instructions below to change the fuse, if necessary.

Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.

1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder and pry out

of the housing.

2. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same

type and rating.

3. Insert the fuse holder back into place and reconnect power.

The product does not ship with a spare fuse; however, the safety cap has room

for a spare.

Installed fuse

(held by plastic clip)

Spare fuse holder

(inside safety cap)

Safety cap

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Mounting

Before mounting the product

, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in

the Safety Notes section in this manual).

Orientation

The Minisphere™ 3

may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate

ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

•Before deciding on a location for the product, always make sure there is easy

access to the product for maintenance and programming purposes.

•Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product

can support the product’s weight. Refer to the Technical Specifications secti

on of

this manual for weight information.

•When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.

Mount the

product securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.

•When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of

appropriate weight capacity.

Mounting Diagram

Teardrop

Mounting Holes

(x2)

Mounting Screw

Holes (x4)

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4.OPERATION

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 Minisphere™ 3 uses up to 4 DMX channels in 4-Channel DMX mode, which defines

the highest configurable address to 509.

If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the

DMX Primer from

www.chauvetlighting.com.

To select the starting address, do the following:

1. Set DIP switch [10] to the OFF position.

2. Use DIP switches [1~9] to set the DMX starting address.

Configuration

(Standalone)

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.

Sound Active

Mode

To enable the Sound Active mode, do the following:

1. Set DIP switch [9] to the ON position.

2. Turn the music on and adjust the microphone sensitivity knob until the product

starts reacting 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 do the following::

1. Set DIP switch [xx] to the ON position.

2. Use DIP switch [xx] to increase the operating speed.

Master/Slave

Mode

The Master/Slave mode allows a single Minisphere™ 3

(the “master”) to control the

actions of one or more Minisphere™ 3 product

s (the “slaves”) without the need of a

DMX controller. The master product

will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound

Active mode, while the slave product

s will be set to operate in Slave Mode. Once set

and connected, the slave products will operate in unison with the master.

Configure the products as indicated below.

Slave products:

1. Set DIP switch [10] to the ON position.

2. Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master

product.

3. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the

previous slave product.

4. Finish setting and connecting all the slave products.

Master product:

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1. Set the master product to operate in either Automatic or Sound mode.

2. Make the master product the first product 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.

DMX Channel Assignments and Values

4-CH

Channel

Function

Value

Setting

1 Effects

000 009

Blackout

010 019

Red rotation

020 029

Green rotation

028 039

Blue rotation

040 049

Red + Green rotation

050 059

Red + Blue rotation

060 069

Green + Blue rotation

070 079

Red + Green + Blue rotation

080 229

Red + Green + Blue chase

230 255

Automatic Sound

Strobe

000



255

0~100% (slow to fast)

Effect Speed

000 255

0~100% (slow to fast)

Rotation Speed

000 255

0~100% (slow to fast)

5.TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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, you should clean your lighting products at least twice a month. However,

be aware that

usage and environmental conditions could be contributing factors to

increase the cleaning frequency.

To clean the product, use the following instructions:

•Unplug the product from power.

•Wait until the product is cold.

•Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on

the external surface/vents and reachable internal components.

•Clean all glass/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 drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the glass/transparent surface.

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

•When cleaning units with one or more movable mirrors, you should keep the contact

with the mirror’s surface to a minimum to avoid scratching or damaging it.

Always dry the glass/transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

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