COLORDash Par-Quad 18 User Manual, Rev. 1
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1. DLORdash te Cdued 42 User Manual CHAUVET Gieen Thinking Edition Notes v CHAUVET Edition Notes Trademarks Copyright Notice Manual Use Document Printing Intended Audience Disclaimer Document Revision The COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 covers the description safety precautions installation programming operation and maintenance of the COLORdash Par Quad 18 CHAUVET released this edition of the COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual in September 2012 CHAUVET is a registered trademark of CHAUVET 8 Sons Inc d b a CHAUVET or Chauvet The CHAUVET logo in its entirety including the CHAUVET name and the dotted triangle and all other trademarks in this manual pertaining to services products or marketing statements example It s Green Thinking are owned or licensed by CHAUVET Any other product names logos brands company names and other trademarks featured or referred to within this document are the property of their respective trademark holders CHAUVET owns the content of this User Manual in its entirety including but not limited to pictures logos trademarks and resources Copyright 2012 CHAUVET All rights reserved Electronically published by CHAUVET in the United States of America CHAUVET authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional information purposes only CHAUVET expressly prohibits the usage copy stor2. COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 CHAUVET Operation 4 Operation Control Panel Button Function Description lt MENU gt Exits from the current menu or function lt ENTER gt Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in to the current function lt UP gt Navigates upward through the menu list and increases the numeric value when in a function lt DOWN gt Navigates downward through the menu list and decreases the numeric value when in a function Control Options Programming DMX Personality Ei DMX Control Ei You can set the COLORdash Par Quad 18 start address in the 001 512 DMX range This enables control of up to 51 products in the 10 channel 10 CH personality Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options The menu map shows the main level and a variable number of programming levels for each option e To go to the desired main level press lt MENU gt repeatedly until the option shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt to select This will take you to the first programming level for that option e To select an option or value within the current programming level press lt UP gt or lt DOWN gt until the option shows on the display Press lt ENTER gt to select In this case if there is another programming level you will see that first option or you will see the selected value e Press lt MENU gt repeatedly to exit to the previous main level
3. 1 Go to AUTO Main Level 2 Select the desired auto Auto 1 5 3 Select Speed 4 Choose the desired speed value 000 100 You cannot edit any of the auto programs AUTO 1 5 This option allows you to test all the LED s on the COLORdash Par Quad 18 1 Go to Info Main Level 2 Select Auto gt Test The Master Slave mode allows a group of COLORdash Par Quad 18s the slave products to simultaneously duplicate the output of another COLORdash Par Quad 18 the master product without a DMX controller 1 Set each of the slave products a Go to M amp S Mode b Select SLAVE 2 Set the master product a Set the running mode to Master as explained in DMX Control b Select an Auto or Static program as explained in Auto Programs e The master product is the one that runs a program whether in Auto or Static Color mode e Do not connect a DMX controller to the products configured for Master Slave operation The DMX controller may interfere with signals from the master product e The master product should be the first product in the daisy chain COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 CHAUVET Operation Dimmer Curves Ej Software Information Fixture Hours Backlite White Balance E D This setting determines how fast the output of the COLORdash Par Quad 18 changes when you modify the values of the Red Green Blue White and Dimmer faders This setting provides four different opti
4. Rev 1 Technical Information World Headquarters United Kingdom and Ireland Contact Us cunuvero CHAUVET Europe Ltd General Information General Information Address 5200 NW 108th Avenue Address Unit 1C Sunrise FL 33351 Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Voice 954 929 1115 Pinxton Nottingham UK Fax NG16 6NT 954 929 5560 Voice 44 0 1773 511115 Toll free 800 762 1084 Fax 44 0 1773 511110 Technical Support Technical Support Voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 Email uktech chauvetlighting com Fax 954 756 8015 Email tech chauvetlighting com World Wide Web World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com www chauvetlighting co uk Outside the U S United Kingdom or Ireland contact your dealer Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product Visit our website for contact details ROHS UL 1573 CSA C22 2 No 166 C US E113093 A COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1
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6. speed M amp S Mode Master DMX mode Slave Slave mode White Balance Value 125 255 Sets red LED maximum value Sets green LED maximum value Sets blue LED maximum value 12 COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 CHAUVET Operation DMX Values 10 Ch Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 Dimmer 000 gt 255 0 100 Red 000 gt 255 0 100 Green 000 gt 255 0 100 Blue 000 gt 255 0 100 Amber 000 gt 255 0 100 O oOo AJOJN Strobe 000 gt 010 011 255 No Function Slow to Fast Color Macro White Balance 000 gt 010 011 gt 030 031 050 051 070 071 gt 090 091 gt 110 111 gt 130 131 amp 150 151 amp 170 171 lt gt 200 201 gt 205 206 amp 210 211 215 216 amp 220 221 225 226 gt 230 231 235 236 240 241 245 246 gt 250 251 255 No Function 100 100 0 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 0 100 White 1 White 2 White 3 White 4 White 5 White 6 White 7 White 8 White 9 White 10 White 11 0 100 100 100 100 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 100 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 0 0 100 100 100 29277777277 000000000 VYY A 100 8 Auto Programs 000 gt 051 052 gt 101 102 amp 152 153 amp 203 204 lt gt 254 255 No Function Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto
7. with this information may cause the product not to work damage third party equipment or cause harm to the operator O Important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may keep the product from working 4 Useful information The term DMX used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512 A digital data transmission protocol COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 1 Before You Begin lt gt gt Product ata Glance Use on Dimmer Safety Notes A Personal Safety Mounting and Rigging Power and Wiring Operation L4 Expected LED Lifespan Auto Programs Auto Ranging Power Outdoor Use Supply Sound Activated Replaceable Fuse DMX User Serviceable SIS Master Slave DIO N SIS Duty Cycle Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product These notes include important information about the installation usage and maintenance of this product This product contains no user serviceable parts Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained CHAUVET certified technicians Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product e Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on Always disconnect this product from its power source before ser
8. 16 Contact US inen ne arre i aa 17 COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 i CHAUVET Before You Begin 1 Before You Begin What Is Included COLORdash Par Quad 18 Power Cable Gel Frame Holder Gel Frame Warranty Card Quick Reference Guide Claims Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition 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 Manual Conventions Convention Meaning 1 512 A range of values in the text 50 60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text lt SET gt A button on the product s control panel Settings A product function or a menu option MENU gt Settings A sequence of menu options 1 10 A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu Yes No A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu ON A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu Symbols Symbols Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information AN Failure to comply
9. 4 6 and 10 channel DMX modes e Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of these modes e Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the COLORdash Par Quad 18 to work in these modes e The DMX Values section will provide you with detailed information regarding the DMX modes Master Slave The Master Slave mode allows a COLORdash Par Quad 18 the master product to Connectivity control one or more COLORdash Par Quad 18s the slave products without a DMX controller One COLORdash Par Quad 18 becomes the master product when running an Auto or Fixed program or by being in Manual mode You must configure each slave product s control panel to operate in SLAVE mode During Master Slave operation the slave products will operate in unison with the master product O DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master Slave mode The DMX controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master product The Operation chapter of this manual provides detailed instructions on how to configure the Master and Slave products If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards Master Slave connectivity or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller download the DMX Primer from the CHAUVET website www chauvetpro com COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 7 Setup v CHAVVET Mounting Before mounting thi
10. 4 Auto 5 9 Auto Speed 000 255 Slow to Fast 10 Dimmer Speed 000 gt 051 052 gt 101 102 gt 152 153 amp 203 204 255 Preset dimmer speed from display menu Linear dimmer Nonlinear dimming curve 1 fastest Nonlinear dimming curve 2 Nonlinear dimming curve 3 slowest COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 13 Operation DMX Values cont 6 Ch 4 Ch Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 Dimmer 000 lt gt 255 0 100 2 Red 000 255 0 100 3 Green 000 lt gt 255 0 100 4 Blue 000 255 0 100 5 Amber 000 255 0 100 6 strove TES Channel Function Value Percent Setting 1 Red 000 255 0 100 2 Green 000 255 0 100 3 Blue 000 255 0 100 4 Amber 000 255 0 100 14 COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 CHAUVET Technical Information 5 Technical Information Product Maintenance D Returns To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear you should clean this product frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency As a rule clean this product at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear To clean your product e Unplug the product from power e Wait until the product has cooled e Use a vacuum or dry compress
11. This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality 1 Go to the Channel main level 2 Select the desired personality 4 Ch 6 Ch or 10 Ch e See the DMX Values section for the highest starting address you can select for each personality e Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to the new personality setting In this mode each product will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX controller All products with the same starting address will respond in unison 1 Select a DMX personality as shown in DMX Personality 2 Set the running mode a Go to the M amp S Mode main level b Select the Master programming level 3 Set the starting address a Go to Address main level b Select the starting address 001 509 The highest recommended starting address for each DMX mode are as follows DMX Mode DMX Address 4Ch 509 6 Ch 507 10 Ch 503 COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 9 Operation CHAUVET Static Color Auto Programs Li Auto Test Master Slave The Static Color mode allows for permanent RGBA color mixing without a DMX controller 1 Go to the Static main level 2 Select the Fix C a Choose desired color combination 3 Select the Manu C a Select Color RGBA b Select the desired color value 000 255 c Repeat for the other colors Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBA color mixing without a DMX controller
12. age distribution modification or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from CHAUVET For better results print this document in color on letter size paper 8 5 x 11 in double sided If using A4 paper 210 x 297 mm configure your printer to scale the content accordingly Any person in charge of installing operating and or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product as well as this manual before installing operating or maintaining this product CHAUVET believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects However CHAUVET assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document CHAUVET reserves the right to revise and make changes to the content of this document without obligation that CHAUVET notify any person or company of such revision or changes This does not in any way constitute a commitment by CHAUVET to make such changes CHAUVET may issue a revision of this manual or a new edition to incorporate such changes The COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 supersedes all previous versions of this manual Discard any older versions of this manual you may have whether in printed or electronic format and replace with this version Author Date Editor Date D Couppe 9 12 12 S Diaz 9 14 12 COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 CHAUVET Tabl
13. deal single LED conditions For this reason using clustered LEDs at their fullest intensity significantly reduces the LEDs lifespan Under normal conditions this lifespan can be 40 000 to 50 000 hours If extending this lifespan is vital lower the operating temperature by improving the ventilation around the product and reducing the ambient temperature to an optimal operating range In addition limiting the overall projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs lifespan COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 CH AVET Introduction 2 Introduction Product Description The COLORdash Par Quad 18 is a high power quad color RGBA LED wash product This product consists of a single module that houses the internal power supply the control panel the LED drivers the LED boards as well as the power and signal connectors The COLORdash Par Quad 18 includes one double bracketed yoke that can be a floor mount or hanging support bracket Features 4 6 or 10 channel quad color LED wash product e Operating modes e 4 channel RGBA e 6 channel RGBA dimmer strobe e 10 channel RGBA dimmer strobe macro auto dim mode auto speed Silent flicker free operation Lightweight easy to install 16 bit dimming with selectable dimming curves All metal construction for added durability COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 3 Introduction CHAUVET Product Overview DMXOut Control Panel Pow
14. e recommended CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 15 Technical Information Y CHANEL Technical Specifications Dimensions and Length Width Height Weight Weight 12 7 in 323 mm 11 7 in 298 mm 4 1 in 106 mm 10 2 Ibs 4 6 kg Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Electrical Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching internal 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Auto ranging Parameter 120 V 60 Hz 208 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 113 W 115 W 117 W Operating 95 A 56 51 Power linking current 13 6 13 6 13 6 products 14 products 24 products 26 products Fuse Breaker F 2 A 250 V F 2 A 250 V F 2 A 250 V Power I O US Worldwide Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison Edison Power cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan Quad Color LED 5W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current Red 18 444 mA Green 18 466 mA Blue 18 480 mA Amber 18 495 mA Photo Optic Parameter Standard Optics luminance 5 m 1 210 Ix Beam angle 18 Field angle 32 5 Thermal Max External Temperature Cooling System 104 F 40 C Convection DMX 1 0 Connectors Connector Type Channel Range 3 and 5 pin XLR Sockets 4 6 10 Ordering Product Name Item Code UPC Number COLORdash Par Quad 18 03030612 781462209605 COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual
15. e of Contents Table of Contents 1 Before OU BO QUIN siennes A CA tenes etre nine entre etant nee 1 What Is Included a a a a a a aaa ea 1 cn A a iaaa 1 Manual Gonvehtlons 255 1888888 Se to iene Sen es en he A RE A A n a M Ss Oe a a 1 A A eee Ec A TAN aU et E eee T ee 1 Product ata GAN E i a a a ne ane ae IR 2 Safety Notes qi ra sottiott cordon iat ite gets cate cols oth o fate thine tata dade A A Mn ire 2 Personal Safety AE EE E couedsudgetagceeguuedubecstegebegeeesebegedes shageadahacededsaedubecehagedevebeduuacenegedezeeedauedes 2 Mounting and RIGGING A ede ae 2 Power and WINING asccctvcs ceo ae ar ero acon des ire lied lis peut noe ug Mester ah 2 8 ol PELLE ER a EAE AAA TE EE ee ee 2 Expected LED LifESp Mimi alla ed aint none nn nn nn 2 A A AAA 3 Product Description A NAAA RDA aaron sata 3 ESTE A A A EE PEU EANA EIA TEER o A 3 Prod uct OVErviIeW EL A A e A o ey Ce ai 4 Product DIMenSioNS eniras oa eai A PPP PP 5 A O 6 AG POWER A A A A AN 6 AG PIUG i ees O O af oust 6 FuseiReplacement ss D MR RER SRE AR es tae a SUR te SE ST ee SE 6 Power LUM KUNG soc ces 28 er rte ane ter ete wave teen eae eae ae nhc tada a a eae dee da aed aes 7 DMXEnkId lt a mme Meme de este ea De da dar a Une da Re die a ie 7 A A Sean a cub acca LE TES Men N ten un A 0 cee ines a Des Ten de Msn et teak 7 Master Slave Connectivity htc hi E a added E E E sc Letedehadupyiaccsetedebadupetselat 7 MOU G R PARER ES 8 Orientation 8208 A a dd e
16. ed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external vents and accessible internal components e Clean all external surfaces with a mild solution of non ammonia glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol e Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue e Wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the lens surface e Gently polish the lens surfaces until they are free of haze and lint Always dry the external surfaces thoroughly and carefully after cleaning them You must send the product prepaid in the original box and with the original packing and accessories CHAUVET will not issue call tags Call CHAUVET 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 s for the return Clearly label the package with an RMA number CHAUVET will refuse any product returned without an RMA number DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box Instead write it on a properly affixed label Once you have received the RMA number include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number The RMA number e A brief description of the problem s Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer s responsibility FedEx packing or double boxing ar
17. er Out DMX In Power In Safety Cable Loop Double bracketed Yoke Adjustment Knob Side View COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 CHAUVET Introduction Product Dimensions 11 73 in Setup v CHAVVET 3 Setup AC Power Fuse Replacement Each COLORdash Par Quad 18 has an auto ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz To determine the power requirements for each COLORdash Par Quad 18 refer to the label affixed to the product You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation For more information download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the CHAUVET website www chauvetpro com Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect this product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch The COLORdash Par Quad 18 comes with a power input cord terminated with an IEC connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end U S market If the power input cord that came with your product has no plug or you need to change the Edison plug use the table below to wire the new plug Connection Wire U S Wire Euro
18. hite Balance will define the color temperature shown when the RGB faders are set to 255 COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 11 Operation Menu Map Main Level Programming Levels Description Auto Auto 1 5 Speed 0 100 5 automatic programs Static Red Green Blue Amber Green Blue Red Blue Red Green Fix C RGB Red Green Blue Red Amber Green Amber Blue Amber RGA Red Green Amber RBA Red Blue Amber GBA Green Blue Amber RGBA Red Green Blue Amber Manu C Value 0 255 gt U O J Combine red green blue and amber to make a custom color Dim Mode Off No dimmer DIM 1 3 Dimmer curve BackLite 10S Turns off display backlight after 10 sec of inactivity 20S Turns off display backlight after 20 sec of inactivity 30S Turns off display backlight after 30 sec of inactivity On Display backlight always on Info Auto Test Turns on all LEDs in sequence for testing FixHours Shows total product hours Version Shows installed software version Address 001 509 Selects DMX address highest channel restricted to personality chosen Channel 4Ch 4 channel R G B A control 6 Ch 6 channel R G B A dimmer strobe 10 Ch 10 channel R G B A dimmer strobe color macro auto dimmer speed auto
19. ons to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product 1 Go to the Dimmer Mode main level 2 Select a dimmer curve OFF DIM1 DIM2 or DIM3 OFF The output is proportional linear to the Dimmer and RGBA channel values DIM1 3 The output follows the Dimmer and RGBA channel values based on the corresponding dimmer curve being DIM1 the fastest and DIM3 the slowest This option shows what version of software the COLORdash Par Quad 18 is running 1 Go to the Info main level 2 Select Version the version number will show on the screen This option shows the total amount of hours the COLORdash Par Quad 18 has been turned on 1 Go to the Info main level 2 Select FixHours the hours will show on the screen This setting allows you to set the amount of time the backlite on the COLORdash Par Quad 18 stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel 1 Go to the BackLite main level 2 Select On 10S 20S or 30S 3 Press lt ENTER gt This setting allows you to select the white color shown by the COLORdash Par Quad 18 when the DMX controller s Red Green and Blue faders are set to 255 1 Go to the White Balance main level 2 Selecta color R G or B 3 Select a color value 125 255 4 Repeat for the other colors When selecting White Balance you will only be able to define the values of Red Green and Blue The values of Red Green and Blue configured from W
20. pe Screw Color AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass AC Neutral White Blue Silver AC Ground Green Yellow Green Yellow Green Make sure to disconnect the product s power cord before replacing a blown fuse Always replace with a fuse of the same type and rating 1 Disconnect the product from power 2 Using a flat head screwdriver wedge the tip into the slot of the fuse holder 3 Pry the safety cap out of the housing to pull out the installed fuse 4 Remove the blown fuse from the safety cap and replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating F 2 A 250 V 5 Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect the power Installed fuse held by plastic clip Safety cap Spare fuse inside safety cap COLORdash Par Quad 18 User Manual Rev 1 CHAUVET e Power Linkin The COLORdash Par Quad 18 supports power linking You can power link up to 14 9 products at 120 VAC 24 products at 208 VAC or 26 products at 230 VAC This product comes with a power input cord This product does not come with a power linking cable however a power linking cable is available as an option DMX Linking You can link the COLORdash Par Quad 18 to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial connection If using other DMX compatible products with the COLORdash Par Quad 18 you can control each individually with a single DMX controller DMX Modes The COLORdash Par Quad 18 uses the standard DMX data connection for the
21. s product read and follow the Safety Notes in this manual Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation configuration and maintenance Rigging The COLORdash Par Quad 18 consists of a double bracketed yoke and the body of the product CHAUVET recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product When selecting an installation location consider easy access to this product for operation programming adjustments and routine maintenance Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes Never mount in places where rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation may affect the product If hanging this product make sure that the mounting location can support the product s weight Refer to the Technical Specifications chart for the weight bearing requirements of this product When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable included Procedure The COLORdash Par Quad 18 comes with a double bracketed yoke to which you can either attach mounting clamps for hanging or simply use as a floor stand You must supply your own mounting clamps Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product You will have to use at least one mounting point per product Product Mounting Diagram Floor Mounting Overhead Mounting
22. vicing Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Do not touch this product s housing during operation because it may be very hot Do not operate this product outdoors or in any location where dust excessive heat water or humidity may affect it e Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating e When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable included e Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product s specification label e Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat e Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable e Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing lenses or cables Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once e Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating e The maximum ambient temperature is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at a higher temperature e Incase of a serious operating problem stop using this product immediately In the unlikely event that your CHAUVET product may require service contact CHAUVET Technical Support LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time mostly because of heat Packaged in clusters LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in i
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