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SLIMPAR Q12 BT
1. Be fo re Yo u Be g in ....................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 1
Unpacking Instructions.................................................................................. 1
Claims ............................................................................................................................ 1
Text Conventions .......................................................................................... 1
Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 1
Product at a Glance ...................................................................................... 2
Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 2
2. Intro duc tio n ................................................................................ 3
Product Overview.......................................................................................... 3
Product Dimensions ...................................................................................... 4
3. S e tup ........................................................................................... 5
AC Power ...................................................................................................... 5
Fuse Replacement ......................................................................................................... 5
Power Linking................................................................................................................. 5
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 6
Orientation...................................................................................................................... 6
Rigging ........................................................................................................................... 6
4. Ope ratio n .................................................................................... 7
Control Panel Operation................................................................................ 7
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 7
Configuration (DMX) ..................................................................................... 7
DMX Personality and Starting Address.......................................................................... 7
DMX Values .................................................................................................. 8
8Ch................................................................................................................................. 8
4Ch................................................................................................................................. 8
Configuration (Bluetooth) .............................................................................. 8
Configuration (Standalone) ........................................................................... 8
Automatic Programs....................................................................................................... 8
Auto-Program Speed ..................................................................................................... 9
Sound-Active Mode........................................................................................................ 9
Sound Sensitivity............................................................................................................ 9
Preset Color Mode ......................................................................................................... 9
Custom Color Mixing...................................................................................................... 9
Dimmer........................................................................................................................... 9
IRC-6 Infrared Remote Control ..................................................................... 10
IRC-6 Operation ............................................................................................................. 10
Master/Slave Mode ....................................................................................... 11
5. Mainte nanc e ................................................................................ 12
Product Maintenance .................................................................................... 12
6. Te c hnic al S pe c ific atio ns ........................................................... 13
7. Re turns ........................................................................................ 14
8. Co ntac t Us .................................................................................. 15
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.
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are owned by Chauvet.
© Copyright 2018 Chauvet & Sons, LLC. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo, and SlimPAR Q12 BT 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.
Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to someone else, be sure that
they also receive this document.
Yoke
Adjustment
Knob
Menu Control
Buttons Screen Microphone
Sensitivity Adjustment IR Sensor
Fuse
Power In
9.29 in
236 mm
.47 in 1.10 in
12 mm 28 mm
3.78 in
96 mm
1.18 in
30 mm
2.80 in
71 mm
10.98 in
279 mm 8.19 in
208 mm
10.71 in 9.02 in
272 mm 229 mm
7.13 in
181 mm
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.
Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)
! 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
Additional
Products
Mounting Clamp
(such as CLP-15 or CLP-15N
from Chauvet)
Mounting Bracket
Safety Cable
(such as CH-05 from
Chauvet)
Bracket
Adjustment Knob
Configuration (Bluetooth)
The SlimPAR Q12 BT can be operated with the BT Air application over a Bluetooth connection.
1. Download and install the BT Air app from your preferred app store.
2. Press <MENU> repeatedly until bLE shows on the display.
3. Press <ENTER.
4. The App will find and pair automatically to all the BT series products within range.
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 SlimPAR Q12 BT in automatic mode, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select an automatic program, from P (1–5).
4. Press <ENTER>.
The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).
Sound Sensitivity
To set the sound sensitivity on the SlimPAR Q12 BT, adjust the knob next to the control panel.
Preset Color Mode
To run the SlimPAR Q12 BT 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 (C 1–19).
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 display.
• r_ _ _ (red)
• g_ _ _ (green)
• b_ _ _ (blue)
• A_ _ _ (amber)
3. Press <ENTER> to cycle through the color settings.
4. When the desired color shows on the display, use <UP> or <DOWN> to increase or decrease the
color value.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the product outputs as desired.
Dimmer
To set the dimmer speed mode of the SlimPAR Q12 BT, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until dIM shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select:
• L001 (slow) - L255(fast)
4. Press <ENTER>.
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
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Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support.
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.