SlimPAR Pro W USB - Effect machine Chauvet - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SlimPAR Pro W USB Chauvet

SlimPAR PRO W USB QRG Rev. 4 About This Guide The SlimPAR PRO W USB Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com for more details. Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration

For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration

Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor. Safety Notes These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance. Contact Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information. What is Included To Begin Unpack your SlimPAR PRO W USB and make sure you have received all parts in good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.

• ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.

• DISCONNECT from power before cleaning or replacing the fuse.

• DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.

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

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

• When mounting this product overhead, ALWAYS use a safety cable.

• DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.

• DO NOT touch the product’s housing when it is on because it will be hot.

• The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.

• This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

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

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

• Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.

• Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.

• Never carry the product by the power cord. Use only the hanging bracket or handle to carry this product.

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

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

• DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.

• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

AC Power This product has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Power Linking For the maximum number of SlimPAR PRO W USB products that you can power link at each voltage, see the User Manual or the sticker on the product. Fuse Replacement

1. Disconnect the product from power.

2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder and pull straight out.

3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.

4. Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.

Mounting Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Mounting Diagram Control Panel Description To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it. Button Function <MENU> Exits from the current menu or function <UP> Navigates upwards through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function <DOWN> Navigates downwards through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function <ENTER> Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function Safety Cable (such as CH-05 from Chauvet) Mounting Clamp (such as CLP-15 from Chauvet) Double-Bracketed Yoke Bracket Adjustment Knob (x2)3

SlimPAR PRO W USB QRG Rev. 4 Menu Map DMX Linking The SlimPAR PRO W USB can work with a DMX controller. Instructions for connecting and configuring this product for DMX operation are in the User Manual. If you are not familiar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com

Starting Address To ensure full access to all channels available in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is 504. Master/Slave Connection The SlimPAR PRO W USB uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. Information about configuring the SlimPAR PRO W USB for Master/Slave operation is in the User Manual, which is available from the Chauvet website. IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control) The SlimPAR PRO W USB can be operated with the CHAUVET IRC-6. For more information about the IRC-6, download instructions for the IRC-6 or the SlimPAR PRO W USB User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com

D-Fi USB Connectivity The SlimPAR PRO W USB is able to become a D-Fi wireless receiver/transmitter with the use of the D-Fi USB from CHAUVET DJ. Simply set the DIP switch D-Fi receiving/transmitting channel, plug it into the USB port then set the product's DMX Personality and DMX Address. Further instructions for connecting and configuring this product for D-Fi USB operation are in the User Manual. Mode Programming Levels Description DMX Mode 3-CH d001–512 3-channel DMX mode 4-CH 4-channel DMX mode 9-CH 9-channel DMX mode Static Colors C-- C 1–7 Static colors Automatic Programs P-- P1 3-color program (snap) P2 3-color program (pulse) P3 7-color program (snap) P4 7-color program (fading) Program Speed S-- S--1–100 Program speed for P 1–4 Sound-Active Programs Snd Snd1 3-color sound-active program Snd2 7-color sound-active program Sound Sensitivity SEnS u--0–100 Sound sensitivity Custom Color Mixing U-- C000–255 Custom static colors Combine cool white, amber, and warm white A000–255 W000–255 Dimmer Speed Mode dIM OFF Linear dimmer dIM1 Dimmer speed settings: dIM1 (slow) to dIM1 (fast)dIM2 dIM3 Infrared Mode SEr

Enables or disables infrared control OFF WARNING! DO NOT plug anything other than a D-Fi USB into the USB port. Doing so may cause damage to the product. Once plugged in, the D-Fi USB will take over the product. Wired DMX and manual display control/menu buttons will be unavailable until you unplug the D-Fi USB. The priority levels are:

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