Chauvet Synapse 4, User Manual

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Page 2: ...n purposes only Chauvet expressly prohibits the usage copy storage distribution modification or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from Chauvet Document Printing 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 Intende...

Page 3: ...AC Power 6 AC Plug 6 Resetting the Breaker 6 DMX Linking 6 DMX Personalities 6 Mounting 7 Orientation 7 Rigging 7 Procedure 7 4 Operation 8 Control Panel Description 8 Control Options 8 Programming 8 Menu Map 9 Menu Map Cont 10 Configuration 11 Power Setup 11 Output Delay Setting 11 Date and Time Setting 11 Schedule Setup 12 Backlight 12 Software Information 12 Fixture Hours 12 DMX Control 12 DMX ...

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Page 5: ...ithin 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 SET A button on the product s control panel Settings A product function or a menu option MENU 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 me...

Page 6: ...ronments e g cold truck to warm humid ballroom condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product To avoid causing a failure allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product...

Page 7: ...h their DMX universe in multiple directions and amplify the signal after a long run Features 1 or 4 channel power output control Operating modes 1 channel All Power Output On Off 4 channel Power Output 1 4 On Off Controllable powerCON relay pack and DMX optically isolated splitter amplifier Compounds the savings of LED fixtures by completely removing power when not in use Individually control all ...

Page 8: ...ser Manual Rev 2 Overview Bottom View Front View Rear View Side View Feet Top View Breakers DMX Output DMX Input Control Panel Rack Mounting Tab Wall Mounting Keyhole Fuse Safety Loop Power In M12 Clamp Mounting Point Power Out ...

Page 9: ...Introduction Synapse 4 User Manual Rev 2 5 Dimensions 1 26 in 32 mm 1 77 in 45 mm 19 02 in 483 mm 17 40 in 442 mm 16 10 in 409 mm 16 10 in 409 mm ...

Page 10: ...nput circuit If the breaker trips all sections of this product will lose power Refer to the following instructions for resetting the breaker This product is equipped with a resettable circuit breaker If the breaker trips all sections of this product will lose power 1 Disconnect the product from power 2 Allow the product to cool for 15 minutes 3 After 15 minutes try to reset the breaker by pressing...

Page 11: ...e product If hanging this product make sure that the mounting location can support the product s weight See the Technical Specifications for the weight bearing requirements of this product When hanging this product always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable For our CHAUVET Professional line of safety cables go to http trusst com products Procedure The Synapse 4 fits nicely in a stand...

Page 12: ... enables control of up to 4 outputs in the 4 channel 4CH personality Programming 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 To go to the desired main level press MENU repeatedly until the option shows on the display Press ENTER to select This will take you to the first programming level for that...

Page 13: ... On Turns power on off as a DMX signal is detected Scheduler Sets product to follow the assigned schedule Output Delay All Power Ports All Ports On 0 120 S Sets a time delay to the power output All Ports Off Unit Power Port Power Port 1 Power Port 1 On Power Port 1 Off Power Port 2 Power Port 2 On Power Port 2 Off Power Port 3 Power Port 3 On Power Port 3 Off Power Port 4 Power Port 4 On Power Por...

Page 14: ...er Port 4 Power Port 4 On Power Port 4 Off Week Setup Monday Sunday Everyday Sets the days the event will run Time Setup 00 00 Sets the time the event will run Back Light On Display backlight always on 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 Information Fixture H...

Page 15: ... one high power draw product at the same time Set the Synapse 4 or each of its 4 outputs to turn on at a different time to avoid overloading a power system 1 Go to the Output Delay main level 2 Choose All Power Ports or Unit Power Port a Select All Power Ports Select All Power Ports On Set the delay to turn on 0 120 s Select All Power Ports Off Set the delay to turn off 0 120 s b Select Unit Power...

Page 16: ...20 seconds or 30S 30 seconds Software Information This option shows what version of software the Synapse 4 is running 1 Go to the Information main level 2 Select Version and the version number will show on the display Fixture Hours This option shows the total amount of hours the Synapse 4 has been turned on 1 Go to the Information main level 2 Select Fixture Hours and the total number of hours wil...

Page 17: ...Percent Setting 1 Power Output 1 On Off 000ó152 153ó255 No function Turn on 1 255ó103 102ó000 No function Turn off 1 2 Power Output 2 On Off 000ó152 153ó255 No function Turn on 2 255ó103 102ó000 No function Turn off 2 3 Power Output 3 On Off 000ó152 153ó255 No function Turn on 3 255ó103 102ó000 No function Turn off 3 5 Power Output 4 On Off 000ó152 153ó255 No function Turn on 4 255ó103 102ó000 No ...

Page 18: ...nd increased mechanical wear To clean your product 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 vents 4 Clean all external surfaces with a mild solution of non ammonia glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol 5 Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a...

Page 19: ...urns 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 wi...

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