CHAUVET DJ DJ Abyss 2 Stunning LED Effect Light User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Chauvet DJ
Table of Contents
Quick Reference Guide
About This Guide
The Abyss 2 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.
| • 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.
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| • 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 the 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 a breaker or by
unplugging it.
Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., 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
- Abyss 2
- Power cord
- Quick Reference Guide
To Begin
Unpack your Abyss 2 and make sure you have received all parts in good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
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.
To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via a breaker or by unplugging it.
Power Linking
For the maximum number of Abyss 2 products that you can power link at each
voltage, see the User Manual or the sticker on the product.
Fuse Replacement
- Disconnect the product from power.
- Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
- Pry the safety cap out of the housing.
- Remove the blown fuse from the clip on the front of the safety cap and replace it with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
- Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.
Mounting Diagram
Button | Function |
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< 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
Menu Map
Refer to the Abyss 2 product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.
Mode | Programming Levels | Description |
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DMX Mode | 3Ch | A001–512 |
Color Wheel
|
C–
| C–1| White
C–2| Magenta
C–3| Yellow
C–4| Cyan
C–5| Green
C–6| Orange
C–L| L000–100| Counter-clockwise rotation and speed
C–r| r000–100| Clockwise rotation and speed
Wave Effect
|
UAuE
| Stop| No wave effect
U–L| L000–100| Counter-clockwise wave effect and speed
U–r| r000–100| Clockwise wave effect and speed
Dimmer| U–| u 0–255| Sets the output level
Infrared Mode| SEt| on| Turns infrared on or off
oFF
Temperature| tENP| t | Shows the current product
temperature in °C
DMX Linking
The Abyss 2 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 510.
Master/Slave Connection
The Abyss 2 uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode.
Information about configuring the Abyss 2 for Master/Slave operation is in the
User Manual, which is available from the Chauvet website.
IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control)
The Abyss 2 can be operated with the CHAUVET IRC-6. For more information about
the IRC-6, download instructions for the IRC-6 of the Abyss 2 User Manual from
www.chauvetdj.com.
DMX Values
3Ch
Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
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1 | Dimmer | 000 255 | 0–100% |
2 | Color wheel | 000 021 | White |
022 042 | Magenta | ||
043 063 | Yellow | ||
064 084 | Cyan | ||
085 105 | Green | ||
106 127 | Orange | ||
128 188 | Counter-clockwise rotation, fast to slow | ||
189 194 | Stop | ||
195 255 | Clockwise rotation, slow to fast | ||
3 | Wave effect | 000 | No function |
001 122 | Counter-clockwise wave effect, slow to fast | ||
123 133 | Stop | ||
134 255 | Clockwise wave effect, fast to slow |
Contact Us
General Information | Technical Support |
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Chauvet World Headquarters
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave.
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: 954-577-4455
Fax: 954-929-5560
Toll-Free: 800-762-1084| Voice:
844-393-7575
Fax: 954-756-8015
Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Website: www.chauvetdj.com
Chauvet Europe Ltd
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110| Email:
UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Chauvet Europe BVBA
Address: Stokstraat 18
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97| Email:
BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Chauvet France
Address: 3, Rue Ampere 91380 Chilly-Mazarin
France
Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59| Email:
FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Chauvet Germany
Address: Bruno-BUrgel-Str. 11
28759 Bremen
Germany
Voice: +49 421 62 60 20| Email:
DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Chauvet Mexico
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B (Entrance by Calle 2)
Zona Industrial Lerma
Lerma, Edo. de Mexico, CP 52000
Voice: +52 728-690-2010| Email:
servicio@chauvet.com.mx
Website: www.chauvetdj.mx
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.
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References
- 📧BNLtech@chauvetlighting.eu
- 📧chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
- 📧DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
- 📧FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
- 📧servicio@chauvet.com.mx
- 📧UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
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