CHAUVET FXpar 3 User Manual

User Manual

CHAUVET FXpar 3

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is Included

• FXpar 3
• 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.

Text Conventions

Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Chauvet reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, Chauvet has no obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest version from www.chauvetdj.com.

The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design, text and images are owned by Chauvet.

© Copyright 2016 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and FXpar 3 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names and logos referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Product at a Glance

Safety Notes

• 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.

• 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 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.

2. INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

Product Dimensions

3. SETUP

AC Power
The FXpar 3 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 (a 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 nonuse completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

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 with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.

****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

****You can power link up to 9 FXpar 3 products on 120 VAC or up to 16 FXpar 3 products on 230 VAC.

****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 FXpar 3 may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for
  maintenance and programming purposes.

• Make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product.

• Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s weight. (see the Technical Specifications)

• 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

4. 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 Map

Configuration (DMX)
The FXpar 3 works with a DMX controller. PDF of Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer: DMX_Primer_rev05_WO

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 FXpar 3 uses up to 22 DMX channels, which defines the highest configurable address as 504. If you are not familiar with the DMX protocol, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetdj.com.

To select the starting address, do the following:

1. Press < MENU > repeatedly until 3Ch or 9Ch shows on the display.
2. Press < ENTER >.
3. Use < UP > or < DOWN > to select the starting address, from d 1–510.
4. Press < ENTER >.

DMX Channel Assignments and Values
9Ch

3Ch

Configuration (Standalone)

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller.

****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.

Automatic Programs
To run the FXpar 3 in automatic mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press < MENU > repeatedly until P– shows on the display.
2. Press < ENTER >.
3. Use < UP > or < DOWN > to select an automatic program, from P 1–10.
4. Press < ENTER >.

Auto-Program Speed
To change the auto-program speed on the FXpar 3, do the following:

1. Press < MENU > repeatedly until S– shows on the display.
2. Use < UP > or < DOWN > to increase or decrease the program speed, from S 1–100.
3. Press < ENTER >. The product will return to the last selected mode.

Auto-Program Dimmer
To control the output intensity of the Quad-LEDs while running an auto- program, follow the instructions below:

1. Press < MENU > repeatedly until diM shows on the display.
2. Press < ENTER >.
3. Use < UP > or < DOWN > to increase or decrease the Quad-LED intensity, from L 1–255.

Sound-Active Mode
To run the FXpar 3 in sound-active mode, do the following:

1. Press < MENU > repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.
2. Press < ENTER >.
3. Use < UP > or < DOWN > to select a sound-active program, from Snd1–8.
4. Press < ENTER >.
5. Turn the sensitivity knob up until the product responds to the beat of the music.

The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).

Preset Color Mode
To run the FXpar 3 on a static color, follow the instructions below:

1. Press < MENU > repeatedly until C– shows on the display.
2. Press < ENTER >.
3. Use < UP > or < DOWN > to select a static color, from C 1–22.
4. Press < ENTER >.

Custom Color Mixing
To custom mix a static color, do the following:

1. Press < MENU > repeatedly until u– shows on the display.

2. Press < ENTER > and one of the following will show on the display:
   • r (red)
   • g (green)
   • b (blue)
   • u (UV)
   • S _ (SMD strobe speed)

3. Press < ENTER > to cycle through the settings.

4. When the desired setting shows on the display, use < UP > or < DOWN > to increase or decrease the value, from 0–255 for red, green, blue, or UV, or from 0–100 for SMD strobe speed.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the product outputs as desired.

**Of the four colors (red, green, blue, and UV), only three may be used at one time.**

IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control
The FXpar 3 is compatible with the IRC-6 infrared remote control from Chauvet. To activate IR mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press < MENU > repeatedly until SEt shows on the display.
2. Press < ENTER > to accept.
3. Press < UP > or < DOWN > to select on or oFF.
4. Press < ENTER >.

IRC-6 Operation

Automatic Mode
Automatic mode will enable you to run the automatic programs on the product.
To turn on Automatic mode:

1. Press < AUTO > on the IRC-6.
2. Press < + > or < – > to choose between the different auto programs.

To adjust the speed of the automatic program:

1. Press < SPEED > on the IRC-6.
2. Press < + > or < – > to increase or decrease the speed of the program

Sound-Active Mode
Sound-Active mode will enable the product to respond to the music.
To turn on Sound-Active mode:

1. Press < SOUND > on the IRC-6.
2. Press < + > or < – > to select a sound-active program.

Manual Color Control
To choose a specific color with the IRC-6:

1. Press any number between < 0 >~< 9 > to choose your color.
2. Press < A > to cycle through preset static colors.

To manually control the RGB percentage:

1. Press < MANUAL > on the IRC-6.
2. Press < R > (red), < G > (green), < B > (blue), or < UV >/

   ( UV ) to choose your color.

3. Press < + > or < – > to increase or decrease the percentage of each color.

NOTE: Only three colors can be used at once.
To set all LEDs to full intensity:

1. Press < W > on the IRC-6.

Miscellaneous Operation
To adjust the output level of the Quad LEDs in an auto program:

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

To adjust the strobe rate of the static color:

1. Press < STROBE > on the IRC-6.
2. Press < + > or < – > to increase or decrease the strobe rate.
3. Set to S 0 to turn off the strobe.

To select a fading program:

1. Press < FADE > on the IRC-6. Press it repeatedly to cycle through fading programs.

To black out the lights:

1. Press < BLACK OUT > on the IRC-6.

This will turn off all the lights until the button is pressed again.
NOTE: The IRC-6 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
The Master/Slave mode allows a single FXpar 3 product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more FXpar 3 products (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master product will be set to operate in either Stand-Alone mode or with the IRC-6, 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 < MENU > repeatedly until 3Ch or 9Ch shows on the display.
2. Press < ENTER > to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to 001.
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 master product to operate in Stand-Alone mode or with the IRC-6.
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.

5. MAINTENANCE

Product Maintenance
Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to 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.

Always dry the transparent surfaces carefully after cleaning them.

Do not spin the cooling fan using compressed air because it may damage it.

6. 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.chauvetdj.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 websitewww.chauvetdj.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 for the return.
To submit a service request online, go to www.chauvetdj.com/service- request. 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, clearly 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 are recommended.

**Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).**

CONTACT US

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

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