CHAUVET DJ Gobo Zoom USB DMX Gobo Projector User Manual

CHAUVET DJ Gobo Zoom USB DMX Gobo Projector

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is Included

• Gobo Zoom™ USB
• 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.

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Disclaimer 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. You can download the latest version of this document from www.chauvetlighting.com.

© Copyright 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.

Product at a Glance

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 the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure it 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.
• The product is not intended for permanent installation.
• 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.
• 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.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via a breaker or by unplugging it. Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be sure that they also receive this document.

INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

WARNING! DO NOT plug anything other than a D-Fi™ USB into the USB port. Doing so may cause damage to the product.

Product Dimensions

SETUP

AC Power
The Gobo Zoom™ USB has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100 to 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.
• 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.

INFO: 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

1. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
2. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse from the holder and replace it with a fuse of the same type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect the power. WARNING: Disconnect the product from the power outlet before replacing the fuse.

Power Linking
The product provides power linking via the Edison outlet located in the back of the product. Please see the diagram below for further explanation

Power Linking Diagram

INFO: You can power link up to 13 Gobo Zoom™ USB products on 120 VAC or up to 24 Gobo Zoom™ USB products on 230 VAC.
WARNING: The power linking diagram 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.

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

Orientation
The Gobo Zoom™ USB 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 onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications 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, use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity.
• When power linking multiple products, mount the products close enough for power linking cables 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.

Mounting Diagram

OPERATION

Control Panel Operation
To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Please refer to the Product Overview to see the button locations on the control panel.

menu option
< UP>| Press to scroll up the list of options or to find a higher-value
< DOWN>| Press to scroll down the list of options or to find a lower- value
< ENTER>| Press to activate a menu option or a selected value

Menu Map

Gobo

| StoP| No rotation
L- SP| L 0–L255| Left rotation speed
r-SP| r 0–r255| Right rotation speed
U- –| U 0–U255| Dimmer
SEr| ON| IR function on or off
OFF

DMX Linking
The Gobo Zoom™ USB works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET® DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf.

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

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.
2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product.

DMX Personality and 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 access to some of the product’s channels.
• The Gobo Zoom™ USB uses 2 DMX channels in a 2-CH DMX mode, which defines the highest configurable address to 511.
• 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. Press repeatedly until 2-CH shows on the display.
2. Press and d 1–d512 will show on the display.
3. Use or to select the starting address.
4. Press .

DMX Channel Assignments and Values

2

|

Gobo Rotation

| 000| Stop
001ó122| Left rotation (fast to slow)
123ó133| Stop
134ó255| Right rotation (slow to fast)

D-Fi™ USB Connectivity
The Gobo Zoom™ USB can become a D-Fi™ wireless receiver/transmitter with the use of the D-Fi™ USB from CHAUVET® DJ. Simply set the product’s DMX Personality and DMX Address, set the DIP switch D-Fi™ receiving/transmitting channel, then plug it into the D-Fi™ USB port.

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, manual display control/menu buttons and IRC-6 will be unavailable until you unplug the D-Fi™ USB. The priority levels are:

1. D-Fi™ USB
2. Wired DMX
3. IRC-6 Remote Control
4. Manual Digital Display/Menu Buttons

Configuration (D-Fi™ USB)

1. Set the DMX Personality and DMX address on your product.
2. Use the Chart provided to set BOTH:
   • the Channel, and then
   • the Receiving or Transmitting option.

NOTE: DIP Switch 5 is for Transmitting OR Receiving, please choose carefully.

D-Fi™ USB DIP Switch Channels

Configuration (Standalone)
Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.

• Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.

INFO: Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode 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.

Rotation To set the rotation direction and speed for the Gobo Zoom™ USB, follow the instructions

1. Press repeatedly until Gobo shows on the display.
2. Press .
3. Use and to select one of the following:
   • StoP (for no rotation)
   • L-SP (for left rotation) or
   • r-SP (for right rotation)
4. Press .
5. For L-SP or r-SP, use and to increase or decrease the rotation speed.
6. Press .

Dimmer To set the dimmer value, do the following:

1. Press repeatedly until U– shows on the display.
2. Press and Uxxx will show on the display:
3. Use and to increase or decrease the dimmer value.
4. Press .

IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control
The Gobo Zoom™ USB is compatible with the IRC-6 infrared remote control from Chauvet. To activate IR mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press repeatedly until SEr shows on the display.
2. Press to accept.
3. Press or to select ON or OFF.
4. Press .

RC-6 Operation

Rotation
To set the rotation direction:

1. Press on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to choose between L-SP, r-SP, or StoP.

To adjust the speed of the automatic program

1. Press on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to either increase or decrease the rotation speed.

Dimmer
To adjust the dimmer level:

1. Press on the IRC-6.
2. Press <+> or <–> to increase or decrease the dimmer level.

Black Out
To black out the light:

• Press on the IRC-6.
• This will turn off the light until the button is pressed again.

NOTE: The IRC will not respond to any inputs when Black Out is activated. If the remote does not respond when a button is pressed, try pressing <BLACK OUT>. You may have inadvertently activated Black Out.

Master/Slave Mode (wired)
The Master/Slave mode allows a single Gobo Zoom™ USB product (the master) to control the actions of one or more Gobo Zoom™ USB products (the slaves) without the need for a DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in either Automatic or sound-active mode, while the slave products will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and connected, the slave products will operate in unison with the master product.

Configure the products as indicated below

Slave products:

1. Press repeatedly until 2-CH shows on the display.
2. Press to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to d 1.
4. Connect the DMX input of the first slave product to the DMX output of the master product.
5. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave products to the DMX output of the previous slave product.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave products.

Master product:

1. Set the rotation direction and speed on the master product.
2. Make the master product the first product in the DMX daisy chain.
   • Configure all the slave products before connecting the master to the 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.
   • Do not connect more than 31 slaves to the master.

Master/Slave Mode (D-Fi™ USB)
The D-Fi™ USB allows a single Gobo Zoom™ USB product (the master) to control the actions of one or more Gobo Zoom™ USB products (the slaves) without the need for a DMX controller or DMX cables. The master (transmitter) product will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode, while the slave (receiver) products will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and connected, the slave products will operate in unison with the master product.

Configure the products as indicated below.

Slave products

1. Press repeatedly until 2-CH shows on the display.
2. Press to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to d 1.
4. Set the D-Fi™ USB to receive on a specific channel, 1–16.
5. Plug in the D-Fi™ USB.
6. Finish setting and connecting all the slave products.

Master product

1. Press repeatedly until 2-CH shows on the display.
2. Press to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to d 1.
4. Set the rotation direction and speed on the master product.
5. Set the D-Fi™ USB to transmit on the D-Fi™ channel the slaves are receiving on.
6. Plug in the D-Fi™ USB

WARNING

All products must be set to the same DMX personality, DMX address, and D-Fi™ channel.

• Configure all the slave products before configuring the master to transmit.
• Never connect a DMX controller to a D-Fi™ channel configured for Master/Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master.

MAINTENANCE

Product Maintenance
Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to a reduction of the light source’s life and/or mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, 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, follow the instructions below:

1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface/vents.
4. Clean all transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution, ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens-cleaning tissue.
6. Softly drag any dirt or grime to the outside of the transparent surface.
7. Gently polish the transparent surfaces until they are free of haze and lint

INFO: Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RETURNS

In case you need to get support or return a product:

• If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters.
• If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
• If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux

If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetlighting.com for contact details.
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 of the return.

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.

Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.
Before sending the product, write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box:

• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• 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 is recommended.
Chauvet reserves the right to use its discretion to repair or replace the returned product(s).

FAQ

• Q: How do I reset the [Product Name] to its factory settings?
  • A: To reset the device to its factory settings, refer to the user manual for specific instructions.
• Q: Can I use the [Product Name] outdoors?
  • A: The [Product Name] is designed for indoor use only. Using it outdoors may expose it to harsh weather conditions and void the warranty.
• Q: How many devices can I link together using power linking?
  • A: The number of devices you can link together using power linking depends on the power requirements and limitations mentioned in the user manual. Please refer to the manual for specific guidelines.

CONTACT US

WORLD HEADQUARTERS – Chauvet

• General Information
  • Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351
  • Voice: 954-577-4455
  • Fax: 954-929-5560
  • Toll-free: 800-762-1084
• Technical Support
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  • World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com

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• General Information
  • Address: Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton, Nottingham, UK NG16 6NT
  • Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115
  • Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110
• Technical Support
  • Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com
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MEXICO – Chauvet Mexico

• General Information
  • Address: Av. Santa Ana 30 Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000
  • Voice: +52 728-285-5000
• Technical Support
  • Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx
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CHAUVET EUROPE – Chauvet Europe BVBA

• General Information
  • Address: Stokstraat 18 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium
  • Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
• Technical Support
  • Email: Eutech@chauvetlighting.eu
  • World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.eu

Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact your dealer. Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details

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