CHAUVET DJ PiXPar 12 Reference guide

Quick Reference Guide

PiX™ PAR 12 QRG EN

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About T

his

Guide

The PiX™ PAR 12 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic

product

information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download

the User Manual from

www.chauvetlighting.com for more details.

Disclaimer

The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to

change without notice.

Safety Notes

These Safety Notes include important information about

installation, use, and

maintenance.

• This product is not intended for permanent installation.

• ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.

• Always 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, use a safety cable.

• DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the unit while operating.

•

DO NOT touch this product when it is operating because it may be hot.

• 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 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.

• ONLY use the hanging/mounting bracket 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.

Contact

Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor to

request support or return a product. Visit www.chauvetlighting.com

for

contact information.

What Is

Included

• PiX™ PAR 12

• Power Cord

• Warranty Card

• Quick Reference Guide

To Begin

Unpack your PiX™ PAR 12

and make sure you have received all parts in

good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier

immediately, not CHAUVET®.

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Product

Description

The PiX™ PAR 12

is a compact, pixel mapping par can with individual

LED control for animation and video effects. It includes multiple DMX

personalities to fit any programming style. The PiX™ PAR 12 also works

with ShowXpress™ Pixels for ease of use. It includes built-

in dimming

curves allowing for flicker-free video operation.

Product Overview

AC Power

This product has an auto-

ranging power supply that can work with an input

voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

Power Linking

You can link up to 10 PiX™ PAR 12 units at 120 VAC and 18

units at 230

VAC. You should never exceed this number.

Fuse

Replacement

To replace the fuse in the PiX™ PAR 12, use the following steps:

1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.

2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.

3. Pry the safety cap out of the housing pulling 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.

5. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.

Control Panel

Description

Button Function

<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

After you use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons, press <ENTER>

to set

the selected value. Otherwise, the menu function or value defaults back to

its previous setting.

Power Out

Fuse Holder

LED Display

5-pin DMX Connectors

Power In

3-pin DMX Connectors

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Mounting

Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.

Mounting

Diagram

Menu Options

Main Level Programming Levels Description

Static Colors C--

C1

Red

C2

Green

C3

Blue

C4

Cyan

C5

Magenta

C6

Yellow

C7

White

Auto Programs P--

P1

7-Color Fading

P2

7-Color Switching

P3

7-Color Pop and Fade

P4

7-Color Blend

P5

Chase Program

P6

Pixel Program

P7

Pixel Program Sound Active

Program Speed

S--

S001-S100

Selects auto program speed

Custom Color Mixing

U--

r--

Red

g--

Green

b--

Blue

S--

Strobe rate

Dimmer DIM

OFF

Change dimmer speed

DIM1

DIM2

DIM3

DMX Personalities

3-CH

d001-d512

Selects DMX starting address and

personality

9-CH

12CH

36CH

Bracket Adjustment Knob

Mounting Bracket

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DMX Linking

The PiX™ PAR 12 can work with a DMX controller when linked by

DMX

serial connections.

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.chauvetlighting.com.

Starting

Address

To ensure full access to all channels in each DMX mode, the highest

recommended DMX address is 477.

Master/Slave

Connection

The PiX™ PAR 12 uses the DMX data connec

tion for its Master/Slave

mode. Instructions for connecting and configuring this product f

or

Master/Slave operation are in the User Manual.

DMX Values

3-CH

Channel

Function Value Percent/Setting

1

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

9-CH

Channel

Function Value Percent/Setting

1

Dimmer

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

4

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

5 Color Macros

000 ó 010

No function

011 ó 200

Color Macros

201 ó 205

White 1: 3200K

206 ó 210

White 2: 3400K

211 ó 215

White 3: 4200K

216 ó 220

White 4: 4900K

221 ó 225

White 5: 5600K

226 ó 230

White 6: 5900K

231 ó 235

White 7: 6500K

236 ó 240

White 8: 7200K

241 ó 245

White 9: 8000K

246 ó 250

White 10: 8500K

251 ó 255

White 11: 10000K

6 Strobe

000 ó 009

No function

010 ó 255

0~30 Hz

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DMX Values (continued)

12-CH

Channel

Function Value Percent/Setting Quadrant

1

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

1

2

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

4

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

5

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

6

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

7

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

8

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

9

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

10

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

4

11

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

12

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

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DMX Values (continued)

36-CH

Channel

Function Value

Percent/Setting

LED

1

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

1

2

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

3

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

4

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

2

5

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

6

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

NOTE: Individual LED RGB pixel control continues this way through LED 24.

34

Red

000 ó 255

0~100%

12

35

Green

000 ó 255

0~100%

36

Blue

000 ó 255

0~100%

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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

United Kingdom and Ireland

CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.

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

Voice: (954) 577-4455 (Press 4)

Fax: (954) 756-8015

Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com

Technical Support

Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com

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