Q-Spot™ Q-Spot™ 150
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1. Menu Functions DMX 512 addressing This mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to 511 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 6 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and notate the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX 512 control protocol than suggest jumping to the Appendix Section and read the heading DMX Primer It contains very useful information that will help you understand its use Setting the starting address 1 Press the Choose button until the display reads ANNN where N representsa number from 0 to 9 2 Press the Up and Down buttons to increase or decrease values until the desired value is achieved 3 Press the Enter button to activate selection Q Spot 8 Q Spot 150 User Manual 12 2005 11 15 13 11 Operating Instructions User Configurations P1 y 16 bit Control In the 16 bit Control Channel mode you gain a higher degree of resolution in both Pan and Tilt movement One extra channel for both the Pan and the Tilt are added and they perform as the Fine2. Introduction 1 Moving yoke arm 2 Projector head 3 Base 4 Carrying handle 5 Fan indicator 7 LED display 8 Enter button e button p button 11 Down button 12 DMX output MX input 14 Carrying handle 15 AC input IEC 60320 C14 16 Fuse holder er switch Enter Choose Up JU SEGMENT BUTTONS I O PANEL OVERVIEW BUTTONS 1 O PANEL T T Choose Toggles programming DMX Out amp In DMX 512 connectors functions T T Down Steps backward through menu Power AG input IEC 60320 C14 and fuse holder unctions U Steps forward through menu p functions Enter Confirms selected menu function Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 6 2005 11 15 13 11 SETUP Lamp You will need to install a lamp prior to the initial operation of the fixture Depending on your particular unit either a HTI150 high intensity discharge lamp or an EHJ halogen 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 hands If this happens clean the lamp with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation Lamp Installation 1 Remove screws labeled S1 and pull out lamp socket plate 2 If replacing the lamp remove old lamp first 3 Holding the new
3. DMX 512 addressing Setting the starting address User Contiquralions coito io A nb A id ian aid Rian denis aio ea PY Tobit CONTO nnana aera danse tease E ee ED DL dae ne aac Default P1 n amp P3 8 bit Control P 4 Function reserved and not in use P5 Pan Invert R6 Tilt Ave sat Segment Display onfig ration a aa aa nase a PC Display Invert Service Functions c ici P7 Fixture Reset all motors Pb Fixture Partia Reset excludes Pan amp Till arianismen 14 ODO Fixture Oi A stupte A A A St 14 Resetting EIUS OU a e RR eee Dc ahaa 14 APPENDIX O 15 DMX PRIMER Maas an ts eee aa 15 O E NR RR 15 DMX CHANNEL VALJES 16 A EE O AT 16 A RN NN 17 RETURNS PROCEDURE means Ar Ke eien ada aaa NAR 17 AEN E SEES RO RE OR E E EE ET O ETEN EEE EA ESKE 17 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Aas AA eden fade 18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Eidem eee needed Lt EAAS es AA 19 Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 2 2005 11 15 13 11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included gt Q Spot amp EHJ lamp gt Power cord with plug or gt Manual gt Q Spot 150 8 HTI150 lamp gt Warranty Card 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 immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged fr
4. It is a powerful and economical lamp At 250 watts it provides just over of the same intensity measured in lumens as the HTI 150 though at the expense of shorter life However the EHJ is a much more economical purchase than the HTI 150 Both lamps are well suited for the job Brief Lamp specifications LAMP LUMENS LIFE HTIG 150 9 500 750 hrs EHJ 10 000 50 hrs Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 4 2005 11 15 13 11 DMX Channel Summary There are 4 fixture DMX personality configurations in both fixtures These settings are user selectable using the control panel interface Default Setting P a P n P3 n CHANNEL FUNCTION CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Pan 4 Gobo 2 Tilt 5 Color 3 Shutter Dimmer 6 Gobo Rotation Setting P 4 Pe n P3 n CHANNEL FUNCTION CHANNEL i FUNCTION 1 Pan 6 Shutter Dimmer 2 Tilt 7 Gobo 3 Pan Fine 8 Color 4 Tilt Fine 9 Gobo Rotation 5 Pan Tilt Speed Setting P a PY Pan CHANNEL FUNCTION CHANNEL i FUNCTION 1 Pan 6 Shutter Dimmer 2 Pan Fine 7 Gobo 3 Tilt 8 Color 4 Tilt Fine 9 Gobo Rotation 5 Pan Tilt Speed Setting P a P n PSH CHANNEL FUNCTION CHANNEL l FUNCTION 1 Pan 5 Gobo 2 Tilt 6 Color 3 Pan Tilt Speed 7 Gobo Rotation 4 Shutter Dimmer Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 5 2005 11 15 13 11 Product Overview 6 LED signal A 9 Choos 10 U 13 D 17 Pow
5. P 4 Function reserved and not in use P5 Pan Invert P6 Tilt Invert It is possible to invert the pan and tilt mirror movement from within the fixture itself This could be helpful in situations where the positioning or rigging of a fixture led to a reverse orientation of the fixture in relation to all or most other fixtures installed When choosing to command the pan or tilt of all fixtures at the same time you will notice that the fixtures whose orientation is different from the others will most likely move opposite of the rest You can apply a pan and tilt Invert by following the settings in the table below FUNCTION SETTO NoTES P5 y Pan Invert P6 y Tilt Invert P5 amp P6 n Return to normal Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 13 2005 11 15 13 11 Operating Instructions Segment Display Configurations The display can be inverted making it easier to read the menu depending on the orientation of your fixture PC Display Invert FUNCTION SETTO NOTES PC y Invert display PC n Return to normal Service Functions P7 Fixture Reset all motors This function will re initialize the fixture by returning all motors to its startup positions or otherwise known as home position Function SETTO NoOTEs P7 y Reset fixture P7 n Skip function Pb Fixture Partial Reset excludes Pan amp Tilt This function will re initialize the fixture with exception of the Pan
6. Sound activated P1 P2 and P3 must be set P9 n Run built in programs identically to the Master unit in order A 001 Channel address for the Master Slave mode to function properly P1 Carry over settings from Master Unit P2 Carry over settings from Master Unit P3 Carry over settings from Master Unit P5 Any Pan invert P6 Any Tilt invert You can change the Pan and Tilt Invert settings freely Q Spot 8 Q Spot 150 User Manual 11 2005 11 15 13 11 Operating Instructions DMX Mode Operating in a DMX Control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customizing or creating a show You can tailor your programming to suit a specific event Whether it is a wedding where a spot light may be required or a lead singer requiring a color solo the opportunities are endless In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture independently Daisy Chain Connection 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on Daisy Chain Connection
7. Y blowing Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Y Y Y Device has no power Check for power on Mains Y Y Y Check device s fuse internal and or external Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing P Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings Fixture is on but there is Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the control no movement to the switches If audio provided via jack make sure a live audio Y Y Y audio signal exists Adjust sound sensitivity knob Lamps cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating Y sporadically Lamp may be at end of its life Light will not come on Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the p after power failure electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Y Y Y Y Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Motor movements are Possible bad motor driver or sensors Y Y jerky or jumpy Check polarity switch on controller Moves slow Check 220 110v switch for proper setting ve No flash Re install bulb may have shifted in shipping Y No light output Check slip ring amp brushes for contact Install bulb Call service technician Relay will not work Check reset switch v Check cable connections Remote does not work Make sure connector is firmly connected to device Ye v Stand alone mode All CHAUVET li
8. lamp life and increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance Unplug fixture from power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Do not to touch the lamp glass when cleaning fixture Oil and dirt can cause damage and premature aging of the lamp In the event that the lamp is touched or becomes dirty clean the lamps with an alcohol wipe The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light output Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates damp smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Always dry the parts carefully Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the internal optics at least every 30 60 days Returns Procedure Claims Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Numbe
9. movement The primary Pan or Tilt channel is known as the MSB Most Significant Bit This is the channel that controls the course or broader range of movement On a DMX signal stream there are 255 values for one channel The Fine Pan or Tilt channel is known as the LSB Least Significant Bit This channel gives you control of the space between any two MSB values In other words it increases the resolution of both the Pan and Tilt movement by providing the control of 255 additional values in between each Primary channel value FUNCTION SETTO DESCRIPTION NOTES P1 y 16 bit Control Hi resolution mode P2 n 16 bit Control Alternate P3 n 8 bit Control with Speed FUNCTION SET TO DESCRIPTION NOTES P1 n 8 bit Control i Fine LSB channels are swapped a y 16 bit Control Alternate 1 Pan 2 Pan Fine 3 Tilt 4 Tilt Fine P3 n 8 bit Control with Speed Default P1 n amp P3 8 bit Control In 8 bit Control Channel mode Pan and Tilt are controlled using the MSB method only FUNCTION SETTO NOTES NOTES P1 n 8 bit Control Channel P2 n 16 bit Control Alternate This is the default setting for the unit P3 n 8 bit Control with Speed FUNCTION SETTO NOTES NOTES an n 18 bit Control Channel Pan Tilt Fine channels are removed and P2 zm 8 bit Control Channel Speed Control of Pan amp Tilt is added vector P3 y 8 bit Control with Speed Ch
10. of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S CHAUVET carries 3 pin XLR DMX compliant cables DMX 10 33 DMX 4 5 15 and DMX 1 5 5 Figure 2 DMX connector configuration 3 COMMON O 2 J OUTPUT Termination reduces signal errors and to avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator Resistance 120 ohm 1 4w between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture Fixture Linking If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter CHAUVET Model No DMX5M The ch
11. 5 096 111 Gobo 6 112 127 Gobo7 4 7 7 5 128 amp 132 Open 133 144 Gobo 1 variable bounce 145 156 Gobo 2 variable bounce 157 168 Gobo 3 variable bounce 169 180 Gobo 4 variable bounce 181 192 Gobo 5 variable bounce 193 amp 204 Gobo 6 variable bounce 205 216 Gobo 7 variable bounce 217 228 Open 229 amp 255 Gobo spin Slow gt Fast Color Wheel 000 amp 012 White Open 013 amp 024 Red 025 037 Blue 038 049 Yellow 050 062 Green 063 lt gt 074 Pink 5 8 8 6 075 lt gt 087 UV 088 amp 099 Light Blue 100 amp 112 Orange 113 127 Purple 128 190 Linear color change with movement of slider color splits 191 amp 220 Rainbow effect Fast gt Slow clockwise 221 225 Stop 226 255 Rainbow effect Fast gt Slow counter clockwise Gobo Rotation amp Indexing 000 lt gt 127 Gobo Index 6 9 9 7 128 189 Clockwise gobo rotation Fast gt Slow 190 193 No Rotation 194 lt gt 255 Counter clockwise gobo rotation Slow gt Fast Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 16 2005 11 15 13 11 Appendix Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced
12. Q Spot 250W EHJ Intelligent Moving Yoke Q Spot 150 150W HTI Intelligent Moving Yoke USER MANUAL D Vel CHAUVET 3000 N m Ct Hollywood FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com 2005 11 15 13 11 Table of Content BEFORE YOU BEGIN 0 ea 3 WHATIS INCLUDED ute das aa ease ea atra grade dead ante dad ren 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS sanne inka aid id aa EEEE A EEE RA AA E a idad VAE LEKE 3 AC POWER eesessesseseeseenes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION nat 4 TECHNICAL FEATURES intinsa EN A A a red 4 FEATURES ua LE AEA NET ENE AKTET AE Rees Rte 4 FOREWORD csscsseseesessees 4 DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 60 SETUP never 7 AMP na eee Usario roseta ea iann a s ke ML o La LA US UL rakner Lamp Installation avl Lamp Alignment How To ek POWER sisii 8 EXCHANGING GOBOS 8 MOUNT NT 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 0 00 10 CONTROL PANEL titi Li EOL ME ONA ONEN N EE ANA ete ca o EOI id 10 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS issccetorslscovbsacovereuscnvabes a A a Ea aaa aaa aiaa aa aa aA aa a N A a AA a 10 APPLYING CHANGES TO FUNCTIONS QUICK INSTRUCTIONS exis coria iaa RAT NAN AAA iaa aaa 10 OPERATING MODES cceiesccevnanscncstocsctvortuadecsbeccaoriaadecores Master Stand Alone O NOR ON Setting Slave FIS rara da a den eed ea e Lei dias dial ceed DMX Mod Daisy Chain Connection MENU FUNCTIONS
13. USE NETT OS ETETE 20mm Glass 5A Fast Blow Internal POB otorga ito 20mm Glass 4A Fast Blow CONTROL amp PROGRAMMING Data OU iii id locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuro aras tydes pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 Prodi EE DMX 512 USITT DMX Channels 16D cocinan ab sedaner A A aE Eea raO DanS 9 DMX Ghannels Biei eds 687 ORDERING INFORMATION A OSONA Q SPOT QrSpot 150 ukas kerk Q SPOT150 Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 19 2005 11 15 13 11
14. and Tilt motors FUNCTION SETTO NoTES Pb y Reset fixture excluding Pan amp Tilt Pb n Skip function H000 Fixture Hours The fixture hours readout displays the number of hours the fixture has been in use It is not uncommon to find new fixtures with a few logged hours This means the fixture was thoroughly tested prior to delivery 1 Press the Choose button until the display reads HNNN where N represents a number from O to 9 2 The numbers represented are the hours of operation since last counter reset Resetting Fixture Hours 1 Press the Choose button until the display reads 2 Press and hold the Enter button 3 Press the Up button then the Down button 4 Action is confirmed by a dEFA on the read out display followed by a fixture reset Q Spot 8 Q Spot 150 User Manual 14 2005 11 15 13 11 APPENDIX DMX Primer Note There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation
15. art below details a proper cable conversion 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3 Pin Female output 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 15 2005 11 15 13 11 DMX Channel Values 16 Bit Appendix DEFAULT PI n Pi 4 Pe Yy P3 Y VALUE FUNCTION 1 1 1 1 Pere da 000 lt gt 255 Left gt Right 128 center Tilt 2 2 di 2 000255 Up gt Down 128 center gt 2 lt 000 gt 255 Pan Fine 4 000 255 Tilt Fine Pan Tilt Speed amp Reset 000 000 Max Speed tracking mode 001 amp 001 Max Speed vector mode 5 5 3 002 200 Speed vector Max gt Min 201 204 Fixture reset hold 10 sec 205 255 Max Speed blackout while in color change tracking mode Max Speed blackout while in Pan Tilt movement and or color and gobo changes tracking mode Shutter Strobe Dimmer 000 003 Blackout 004 lt gt 063 Dimmer Closed gt Open 0 100 3 6 6 4 064 lt gt 095 Variable strobe Slow gt Fast 096 amp 159 Open 160 lt gt 191 Pulse strobe in sequence Slow gt Fast 192 amp 223 Pulse strobe in sequence Fast gt Slow 224 gt 255 Open Rotating Gobo Wheel 000 015 Open 016 031 Gobo 1 032 047 Gobo 2 048 063 Gobo 3 064 amp 079 Gobo 4 080 095 Gobo
16. ativity Each fixture trait can be controlled individually using any universal DMX 512 controller Master Stand Alone In order to create the correct environment for Stand Alone Note operation several parameters have to be set in the control panel Please make the changes to the functions as listed in the table below If the fixture is connected to a controller please disconnect it The display will read the previously FUNCTION SET TO NOTES selected setting PA y Master mode Only one fixture can be the Master assigned fixture However 16 units P8 y Sound activated can be slaved to the master unit P9 y Run built in programs A 001 Channel address P5 Any Pan invert P6 Any Tilt invert At this stage it is important to notate the following function settings for the Master fixture It will be necessary to duplicate these in Slave fixtures Master Fixture Settings Function Notate Setting P1 P2 P3 Setting Slave Fixtures The Master Slave mode will allow you to link multiple units in a daisy chain fashion In this mode the first unit in the daisy chain the master will automatically command all other units following The first unit will operate in a Stand Alone mode and all units following will synchronize to the first unit Up to 16 fixtures can be daisy chained in Master Slave mode MENU SETTO NOTES PA n Master mode Important P8 n
17. erved PS 3 0 pan invert PG 9 70 male invert pr 3 0 Fixture reset PB H n Activate music trigger Pg 4 n stand Alone mode BR 3 0 Master Slave mode PL 3 0 Reset all functions except Pan Tilt pr 3 0 ESTE invert ADO 000 512 DMX channel addressing H000 001 999 Displays fixture hours y Activates setting n Disables skips or selects alternative setting Applying changes to Functions Quick Instructions Unless other wise stated changes in the control panel can be applied in the following manner 1 Press Choose button repeatedly until the display reads the menu function you wish to change as illustrated in the table above in section Control Panel Functions 2 The display will read the previously stored settings for the desired function for example either with a y or a n as in PA y or PA n 3 Press the Up or Down button to toggle between either the y or n selection for that particular menu function 4 Press the Enter button to store your selection The display will read PASS to confirm your selection Q Spot 8 Q Spot 150 User Manual 10 2005 11 15 13 11 Operating Instructions Operating Modes e A stand alone mode will listen to sound and run through its diverse range of built in programs e Master Slave mode will allow the command of up to as many units you want in a synchronized light show to the sound e DMX control mode will provide the greatest flexibility and cre
18. ghting fixtures featuring stand alone functions do not require additional settings simply power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode Unit wobbles when Check for damages possibly incurred during shipping y rotating Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 18 2005 11 15 13 11 Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT 8 DIMENSIONS Lio a 304 12 in Width 818 mm 12 5 in Height asset A RO TANTAS 470 mm 18 5 in Weight Q SpotTM 14 7 Kgs 32 5 Ibs Weight Q Spot Oliete detained hoa ahi 14 5 Kgs 32 Ibs POWER Switch selectable power settings 115V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz AC MPUbococccnccccocccnonanoncnonnnonancnancnnnne 3 prongs IEC 60320 C14 European Versio nina A rca 240V 50 Hz Current draw Q Spot uno peak 324W 120V inrush 720W 120V Current draw Q Spot ccccccicccnocanoncconanonnnnnanccnnnccano peak 359W 230V inrush 741W 230V Current draw Q Spot 150 essesi peak 251W 120V inrush 466W 120V Current draw Q Spot 150 sessies peak 289W 230V inrush 433W 230V LAMPS ATADO AA naa 750 hr 6500K 150W Eliana ti A deta 50 hr 250W PHOTO OPTIC Beam Angle Panin A EEEE E E EET E E EE E EEE GOBOS Outside di Met ruca tr ia 27mm Image diameter iy TICO ii A tela tv Ante nately THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature ccccccseecesstceesssceuesssecnsencucnsssdeeessdeecnssceceeverserenseadacsoeeses 40 104 F F
19. it Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact CHAUVET Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 2005 11 15 13 11 INTRODUCTION Technical Features e 6 9 channel DMX Intelligent Scanner e Pan 540 e Tilt 270 e Pan Tilt speed amp reset control channel e Mechanical Dimmer Shutter Strobe e Rotating Gobos 7 interchangeable rotating gobos 5 metal 2 glass Gobo Bounce Gobo wheel spin in both directions at variable speeds e Color Wheel 9 colors plus open Rainbow color spin in both directions at variable speeds e Gobo rotation control channel Features e Automatic Pan Tilt correction e LED display menu with invert e Built in beat activated and automatic programs Pan Tilt Invert option stand alone e User selectable 8 or 16 bit movement resolution e Micro stepping motors e Thermal switch Foreword Both the Q Spot and the Q Spot 150 fixtures are identical in electromechanical effects and control The main difference lies in the lamp each product uses The Q Spot 150 utilizes the HTI 150 High Intensity Discharge lamp source This is a modern lamp technology that provides higher color temperature of the light beam at 6 500 Kelvin longer lamp life and lower power consumption at only 150 watts This color is considered true white also Known as daylight The Q Spot uses the ever popular EHJ halogen lamp
20. lamp by its base align the pins on the lamp with the small hole in the socket and insert the lamp squarely until the retaining clips on the lamp socket secure the lamp tightly 4 Clean the glass envelope of the bulb with an alcohol wipe or equivalent 5 Holding the lamp socket plate insert the tip of the lamp into the fixture with extreme care Navigate the lamp all the way until it reaches the reflector and the lamp base plate touches the bottom plate of the fixture 6 Align the screw holes and fasten the screws back onto the lamp socket plate 7 If you are replacing the lamp you may want to log the fixture hours in order to track the lamps use Navigate to the H000 on the menu display to obtain this information 8 Turn the fixture on and adjust the lamp alignment screws S2 until the brightest most even area of the beam is in the center of your spot lt may be necessary for you to use a controller in order to command the fixture to display a white beam on a flat surface with no colors Maximizing the life of your lamp To ensure the longest and most efficient use of the lamp always wait between 10 and 15 minutes before re applying power after a shutdown Failure to do so could result in premature aging of the lamp and failure to the electronics that drive it Q Spot 8 Q Spot 150 User Manual 7 2005 11 15 13 11 Power Warning Introduction Lamp Alignment How To Often after a new installation of a lamp y
21. nt in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation e The fixture must have a minimum of 1 meter distance from combustible materials 1 Clamp 2 Safety cable 3 Mounting plate Rigging Both fixtures include a mounting plate to which a bracket and 1 rigging clamp can be bolted 1 Align the mounting bracket with the screws at the bottom of the base insert screws and tighten 2 Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to be installed fixtures 3 From a stable platform attach a clamp to the bracket Depending on your particular clamp it may be necessary to attach clamp to bracket before mounting bracket to plate Q Spot 8 Q Spot 150 User Manual 9 2005 11 15 13 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Panel On the control panel you can set the DMX address set the fixture to Master Slave mode reset the fixture and change fixture personality trait HODE 0 00 Enter Choose Up Down Enter Confirms selection Choose Access to main menu Up Toggle menu items in a forward direction Down Toggle menu items in a reverse direction Control Panel Functions FUNCTION OPTIONS NoTES p j n Default Personality 6ch 4 16 bit Personality 9ch Pe 3 0 16 bit Personality Alternate 9ch PJ 3 0 e bit Personality with Speed Control 7ch PY Function res
22. om shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing AC Power To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch Before applying power to a Figure 1 AC Voltage Switch fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement Check the fixture or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct line voltage you will use Warning Verify that the power select switch on your unit matches the line voltage applied All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance Caution Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instructi
23. on booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Never carry the fixture solely by its head Use its carrying handles Maximum ambient temperature is Ta 40 Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Don t connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on There are no user serviceable parts inside the un
24. ou will find that there is an uneven field of light or what is referred to as a hot spot This is due to the most intense point of the lamp source not being positioned optimally within the reflector There are three lamp alignment screws provided at the base of the projector head Turning these screws allow you to optimize the projection quality of the spot as well as the overall intensity of the beam 1 Project a white spot against any flat surface Preferably the surface should be white or pastel in color 2 Turning the lamp alignment screws try to position the hot spot in the center of the beam as best as possible This could require many attempts on your part 3 Once the hot spot is in the center of the spot do your best to Ni turn all screws equally as to affect movement up or down ee within the reflector 4 As you move in and out of optimum lamp focus you will see the hot spot either gets wider or narrower The goal is to either totally diminish the hot spot by having it widen and spread across the entire spot or moving the hot spot so that it covers as much of the beam spot area as possible Your product is equipped with switch selectable AC power setting Slide switch up or down Verify that the power select switch on your unit dependina on vour line voltaae matches the line voltage applied All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth pa Ground e To determine the power requirements for a
25. particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart e A fixture s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions e All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0 to 100 switch e Before applying power to a fixture check that the source voltage matches the fixture s requirement e All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Power Cable Configuration CABLE PIN INTERNATIONAL BROWN ie L BLUE Neutral N YELLOW GREEN Earth EG Ground Exchanging gobos 1 Press both tips of the gobo tension ring together and remove from aperture Ca 2 Push the gobo with your finger from the back side following the same AA E E direction that the tension ring was removed Q Spot amp Q Spot 150 User Manual 8 2005 11 15 13 11 Introduction Mounting Orientation Both fixtures can sit on stage or be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation Warning It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway e When selecting installation location take into consideration lamp replacement access and routine maintenance e Safety cables should always be used e Never mou
26. r RA Products returned without an RA will be refused Call CHAUVET and request RA prior to shipping the fixture Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to properly pack fixture any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt 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 Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise Q Spot 8 Q Spot 150 User Manual 17 2005 11 15 13 11 General Troubleshooting Appendix Applies to Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution s Lights amp Snow Controllers amp Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Y Beam is very dim or not Clean optical system or replace lamp Y bright Check 220 110v switch for proper setting Breaker Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device
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