Chauvet Dj Wash Fx Hex Multipurpose Led Light User Manual

CHAUVET DJ Wash FX Hex Multipurpose LED Light User Manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What Is Included

• Wash FX Hex
• Power cord
• 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 

Symbols

SYMBOL	MEANING
	Electrical warning. Not following these instructions may cause electrical damage to the product, accessories, or the user.
	Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.
	Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function correctly if this information is not used.
	Useful information.

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.

Intellectual Property

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

© Copyright 2021 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved. Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America. CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and Wash FX Hex 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.

Safety Notes

• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing the fuse.
• Never disconnect the product from the power source by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, make sure there is adequate support for the product’s weight and always secure the product using a safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when the product is operating because the housing can be very hot.
• The product is not intended for permanent installation.
• The product is for indoor use only. It is rated at IP20.
• Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
• Always connect the product to a power source that is within the voltage range stated on the label or rear panel of the product.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer or rheostat.
• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.
• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation.
• Always leave at least 20 in (50 cm) between the product and adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Do not operate the product at an ambient temperature higher than 104 °F (40 °C).
• Never carry the product by the power cord or any moving part.
• Always use the mounting/hanging bracket to lift the product.
• If there is a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by untrained people can lead to damage or malfunction.
• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product, be sure that they also receive this document.

INTRODUCTION

Product Overview 

Product Dimensions

SETUP

AC Power

The Wash FX Hex 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.

1. 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.
2. 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 3 Wash FX Hex products on 120 VAC or up to 5 Wash FX Hex 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 Wash FX Hex 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 

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

Refer to the Wash FX Hex product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.

Configuration (DMX)

The Wash FX Hex works with a DMX controller. Information about DMX is in the CHAUVET DMX Primer, which is available from the Chauvet website http://www.chauvetlighting.com/downloads/DMX_Primer_rev05_WO.pdf.

DMX Personalities 

The Wash FX Hex has four DMX personalities: 3Ch-, 6Ch-, 11Ch, and 40 channel personality. To choose which DMX personality to use, follow the steps below:

1. Press menu repeatedly and either 3Ch, 6Ch, 11Ch, or 40Ch will show on the display.
2. Use <UP> to select the desired DMX personality.
3. Press <ENTER>

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 Wash FX Hex uses up to 28 DMX channels, which defines the highest configurable address as 473. 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, 6Ch, 11Ch, or 40Ch shows on the display.
2. Press ENTER
3. Use UP or DOWN to select the starting address, from d001–512. 4. Press
4. Press ENTER

DMX Channel Assignments and Values

40Ch

OPERATION

11Ch

6Ch

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 Wash FX Hex in automatic mode, follow the instructions below:

• Press MENU repeatedly until P— shows on the display.
• Press <ENTER
• Use <UP  or <DOWN > to select an automatic program, from P1–25.
• Press <ENTER

Auto-Program Speed 

To change the auto-program speed on the Wash FX Hex, 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 S001–100.
3. Press <ENTER The product will return to the last selected mode

Auto-Program Dimmer 

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

1. Press <MENU repeatedly until SND shows on the display
2. Press <ENTER
3. Use <UP  or <DOW to select a sound-active program, from 1–9
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 Wash FX Hex 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 C001–063.
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)
   • a_ _ _ (amber)
   • w_ _ _ (white)
   • u_ _ _ (UV
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 000–255 for red, green, blue, amber, white, or UV
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.

Master/Slave Mode

The Master/Slave mode allows a single Wash FX Hex product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Wash FX Hex 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, 6Ch, 11Ch, or 40Ch shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER to accept.
3. Set the DMX address to d001.
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 Standalone mode or with the IRC-6.
2. Make the master product the first product in the DMX daisy chain. Of the four colors (red, green, blue, and UV), only three may be used at one time.
   • 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.

IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control 

he Wash FX Hex 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 o 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.

• Press on the IRC-6.

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:

• Press SOUND on the IRC-6.

Manual Color Control 

• To choose a specific color with the IRC-6: Press any number between <0>–<9> to choose your color.

To manually control the RGB percentage: 

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

• Press <0> on the IRC-6.

Miscellaneous Operation
To adjust the output level of the LEDs in manual color mode

• Press <%> repeatedly on the IRC

To black out the lights

• 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 . You may have inadvertently activated Black Out.

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 fans using compressed air because it may damage them.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

RETURNS

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 U.K. or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd.
• If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA.
• If you are located in France, contact Chauvet France.
• If you are located in Germany, contact Chauvet Germany.
• If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico.
• 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., U.K., Ireland, Benelux France, Germany, or Mexico

If you are located outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Germany, France, Benelux, or Mexico, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our website www.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

Chauvet World Headquarters

Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave.
Sunrise, FL 33351

Voice: (844) 393-7575

Fax: (954) 756-8015
Voice: (954) 577-4455

Email: [email protected]
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll Free: (800) 762-1084
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: [email protected]
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

Chauvet Europe BVBA 

Address: Stokstraat 18 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

Chauvet France 

Address: 3, Rue Ampère  91380 Chilly-Mazarin  Belgium
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu

Chauvet Germany 

Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11 28759 Bremen Germany
Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
Website: www.chauvetdj.eu
Email: [email protected]

Chauvet Mexico 

Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B (Entrance by Calle 2) Zona Industrial Lerma Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
Voice: +52 (728) 690-2010
Email: [email protected]
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, France, Germany, Benelux, or Mexico, contact the dealer of record