

Quick Reference Guide

About This Guide
The Abyss 2 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as mounting, menu options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration.
For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration.
Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the period specified in, and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our website. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.
| • ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit. • 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, ALWAYS use a safety cable. • DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating. • DO NOT touch the product’s housing when it is on because it will 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 the 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. • Never carry the product by the power cord. Use only the hanging bracket or handle 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. • To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via a breaker or by unplugging it. |
Contact
Outside the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, or Mexico, contact your distributor to request support or return a product. Refer to Contact Us at the end of this QRG for contact information.
What is Included
- Abyss 2
- Power cord
- Quick Reference Guide
To Begin
Unpack your Abyss 2 and make sure you have received all parts in good condition. If the box or contents appear damaged, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet.
AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via a breaker or by unplugging it.
Power Linking
For the maximum number of Abyss 2 products that you can power link at each voltage, see the User Manual or the sticker on the product.
Fuse Replacement
- Disconnect the product from power.
- Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
- Pry the safety cap out of the housing.
- Remove the blown fuse from the clip on the front of the safety cap and replace it with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
- Re-insert the fuse holder and reconnect power.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.
Mounting Diagram

| 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 |
Refer to the Abyss 2 product page on www.chauvetdj.com for the latest menu map.
| Mode | Programming Levels | Description | ||
| DMX Mode | 3Ch | A001–512 | Sets the DMX starting address | |
|
Color Wheel |
C– | C–1 | White | |
| C–2 | Magenta | |||
| C–3 | Yellow | |||
| C–4 | Cyan | |||
| C–5 | Green | |||
| C–6 | Orange | |||
| C–L | L000–100 | Counter-clockwise rotation and speed | ||
| C–r | r000–100 | Clockwise rotation and speed | ||
| Wave Effect | UAuE | Stop | No wave effect | |
| U–L | L000–100 | Counter-clockwise wave effect and speed | ||
| U–r | r000–100 | Clockwise wave effect and speed | ||
| Dimmer | U– | u 0–255 | Sets the output level | |
| Infrared Mode | SEt | on | Turns infrared on or off | |
| oFF | ||||
| Temperature | tENP | t _ _ | Shows the current product temperature in °C | |
DMX Linking
The Abyss 2 can work with a DMX controller. 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.chauvetdj.com.
Starting Address
To ensure full access to all channels available in each DMX mode, the highest recommended DMX address is 510.
Master/Slave Connection
The Abyss 2 uses the DMX data connection for its Master/Slave mode. Information about configuring the Abyss 2 for Master/Slave operation is in the User Manual, which is available from the Chauvet website.
IRC-6 (Infrared Remote Control)
The Abyss 2 can be operated with the CHAUVET IRC-6. For more information about the IRC-6, download instructions for the IRC-6 of the Abyss 2 User Manual from www.chauvetdj.com.
DMX Values
3Ch
| Channel | Function | Value | Percent/Setting |
| 1 | Dimmer | 000 | 0–100% |
| 2 | Color wheel | 000 | White |
| 022 | Magenta | ||
| 043 | Yellow | ||
| 064 | Cyan | ||
| 085 | Green | ||
| 106 | Orange | ||
| 128 | Counter-clockwise rotation, fast to slow | ||
| 189 | Stop | ||
| 195 | Clockwise rotation, slow to fast | ||
| 3 | Wave effect | 000 | No function |
| 001 | Counter-clockwise wave effect, slow to fast | ||
| 123 | Stop | ||
| 134 | Clockwise wave effect, fast to slow |
Contact Us
| General Information | Technical Support |
| Chauvet World Headquarters | |
| Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Sunrise, FL 33351 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll-Free: (800) 762-1084 | Voice: (844) 393-7575 Fax: (954) 756-8015 Email: [email protected] 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 Ampere 91380 Chilly-Mazarin France Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.chauvetdj.eu |
| Chauvet Germany | |
| Address: Bruno-BUrgel-Str. 11 28759 Bremen Germany Voice: +49 421 62 60 20 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.chauvetdj.eu |
| Chauvet Mexico | |
| Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 – 3B (Entrance by Calle 2) Zona Industrial Lerma Lerma, Edo. de Mexico, 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, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.

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