Chauvet Indoor Furnishings Vue III User Manual

Snapshot  
Ok on Dimmer  
Outdoor OK  
Vue™ III  
Sound Activated  
DMX512  
Master/Slave  
115V/230V Switch  
Replaceable Fuse  
User Serviceable  
Duty Cycle  
USER MANUAL  
Chauvet, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.  
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115  
FAX (954) 929-5560  
 
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
What is included  
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¾
¾
¾
1 x Vue™ III  
Power Cord  
Warranty Card  
User Manual  
Unpacking Instructions  
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that  
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and  
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself  
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture  
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box  
and packing.  
AC Power  
This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input  
voltages. The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage  
you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate between  
100V and 240V AC. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a  
rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for  
a 0% to 100% switch.  
Contact Us  
World Wide  
General Information  
Chauvet Lighting  
3000 North 29th Court  
Hollywood, FL 33020  
voice: 954.929.1115  
fax:  
954.929.5560  
toll free: 800.762.1084  
Technical Support  
Chauvet Lighting  
3000 North 29th Court  
Hollywood, FL 33020  
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)  
fax:  
954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)  
World Wide Web  
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Safety Instructions  
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important  
information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this  
product.  
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that  
they also receive this instruction booklet.  
Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are  
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.  
This product is intended for indoor use only!  
To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no  
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.  
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm (20in) from adjacent  
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.  
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to  
replace with same lamp source.  
Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use  
its carrying handles.  
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 95°F (35°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher  
than this.  
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the  
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please  
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.  
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.  
Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.  
Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.  
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.  
Caution!  
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or  
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,  
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.  
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2. INTRODUCTION  
Features  
6-channel DMX-512 LED wide coverage moon flower  
Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe  
Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs within each cluster (7 total)  
Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX  
Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX  
Access built-in programs in master/slave mode via dip switches  
Additional Features  
Creates firework-like projections  
Additional power output for daisy chaining units together  
Low-power consumption  
DMX Channel Summary  
CHANNEL FUNCTION  
Operating Mode  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Cluster 1  
Cluster 2  
Cluster 3  
Cluster 4  
Cluster 5  
Cluster 6  
Cluster 7  
Strobe  
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Product Overview  
Hanging  
Bracket  
Tilt  
Adjustment  
Knob  
DMX Input  
Connector  
DMX  
Output  
Connector  
Dipswitches  
Sound  
Sensitivity  
Knob  
Microphone  
AC Power Input  
& Fuse  
Power  
Output  
Connector  
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3. SETUP  
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always  
replace with the same type fuse.  
Fuse Replacement  
With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse  
The fuse is located  
inside this  
compartment.  
Remove using a flat  
head screwdriver.  
holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged  
fuse from its holder and replace with exact  
same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in  
its place and reconnect power.  
Fixture Linking  
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller  
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The  
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number  
of fixtures the data link can support.  
This fixture uses 9 channels of DMX control.  
Important:  
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485  
standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32  
fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in  
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.  
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)  
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures  
Data Cabling  
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX  
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own  
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to  
electromagnetic interference.  
DMX DATA CABLE  
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.  
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will  
have the following characteristics:  
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield  
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.  
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.  
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.  
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms  
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CABLE CONNECTORS  
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.  
Resistance 120  
ohm 1/4w between  
pin 2 (DMX -) and  
pin 3 (DMX +) of  
the last fixture.  
DMX connector configuration  
1
3
2
COMMON  
DMX +  
1
1
3
INPUT  
3
OUTPUT  
Termination reduces signal errors and  
to avoid signal transmission problems  
and interference, it is always  
advisable to connect a DMX signal  
terminator.  
2
2
DMX -  
CAUTION  
Do not allow contact between the common and the fixtures chassis ground. Grounding the common  
can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to  
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.  
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART  
Note!  
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.  
CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.  
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:  
3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART  
Conductor  
3 Pin Female (output)  
5 Pin Male (Input)  
Pin 1  
Ground/Shield  
Pin 1  
Data ( - ) signal  
Data ( + ) signal  
Do not use  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
Do not use  
Do not use  
Do not use  
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link  
Universal DMX Controller  
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the
of the controller.  
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
to the input connector of the next fixture consis
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as st
so on.  
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables  
This drawing provides a  
general illustration of the  
DMX Input/Output panel of  
a lighting fixture.  
Order Code  
DMX1.5  
DMX4.5  
DMX10  
Description  
DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft  
DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft  
DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft  
Continue the link  
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Stand-Alone/Master/Slave Fixture Linking  
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector  
of the first fixture.  
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin  
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,  
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.  
Often, the setup for Master-Slave  
and Standalone operation requires  
that the first fixture in the chain be  
initialized for this purpose via either  
settings in the control panel or DIP-  
switches. Secondarily, the fixtures  
that follow may also require a slave  
setting. Please consult the  
“Operating Instructions” section in  
this manual for complete instructions  
for this type of setup and  
configuration.  
Mounting  
ORIENTATION  
This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation.  
RIGGING  
Hanging Clamp  
It is important never to obstruct the fan or vents pathway. Mount the  
fixture using, a suitable “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the  
fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture. After finding the  
desired position, retighten both knobs.  
When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp  
replacement access and routine maintenance.  
Note!  
Clamp is sold separately.  
Safety cables should always be used.  
Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high  
humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.  
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Operation  
Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode, Strobe Mode, All On):  
This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto  
Mode.  
1) Set dipswitches position to desired mode.  
Mode  
Dipswitches  
Sound-Active  
Auto Mode  
Strobe Mode  
All On  
1-10: Off  
1-4: Effect speed*, 5-8: Off, 9: On, 10: Off  
1-4: Off, 5-7: Strobe speed**, 8: Off, 9: On, 10: Off  
1-7: Off, 8: On, 9: On, 10: Off  
*Effect speed  
1 on = slow  
1-2 on = medium  
1-3 on = fast  
**Strobe speed  
5-7 off = no strobing  
5 on = slow strobing  
5-6 on = medium strobing  
5-7 on = fast strobing  
1-4 on = very fast  
2) The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the internal microphone in Sound-Active  
mode, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode.  
3) Use the audio sensitivity knob on the back of the unit to make the unit more or less sensitive in  
Sound-Active mode. Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the sensitivity; turning the  
knob clockwise increases the sensitivity.  
Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto):  
1) Use standard DMX cables to daisy chain your units together via the DMX connector on the rear  
of the units. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture. For more  
information about terminators, see page 8.  
2) Determine which fixture will be the master. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output  
connector of the master to the DMX input connector of another Vue™ III .  
3) Continue connecting the slaves together with DMX cables.  
4) Set the dipswitches on the master according to the desired mode of operation.  
Mode  
Dipswitches  
Master Sound  
Master Auto  
1-9 = Off, 10 = On  
9 = On, 10 = On  
5) For auto mode, set dipswitches to the desired mode.  
Mode  
Dipswitches  
Auto Mode  
Strobe Mode  
All On  
1-4: Effect speed*, 5-9: Off, 10: On  
1-4: Off, 5-7: Strobe speed**, 8: Off, 9-10: On  
1-7: Off, 8-10: On  
*Effect speed  
1 on = slow  
1-2 on = medium  
1-3 on = fast  
**Strobe speed  
5-7 off = no strobing  
5 on = slow strobing  
5-6 on = medium strobing  
5-7 on = fast strobing  
1-4 on = very fast  
DMX Mode  
This mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller. If you are unfamiliar with  
DMX, please read the DMX Primer on page 16.  
1) Set dipswitches 1-9 to the desired DMX address. For help setting the address, see the  
“SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS” section on page 13.  
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DMX Channel Values  
CHANNEL VALUE  
FUNCTION  
Control/Operating Mode  
000 Ù 199 Auto programs speed (all clusters)  
200 Ù 249 Sound-active mode (for clusters in auto mode)  
250 Ù 255 Stand-alone mode (for clusters in auto mode)  
1
Cluster 1  
000 Ù 031 No function  
032 Ù 063 Auto mode 1  
2
064 Ù 095 Auto mode 2  
096 Ù 127 Auto mode 3  
128 Ù 131 No function  
132 Ù 255 Static colors (see “Static Colors” table below)  
Cluster 2  
000 Ù 031 No function  
032 Ù 063 Auto mode 1  
3
4
5
6
7
064 Ù 095 Auto mode 2  
096 Ù 127 Auto mode 3  
128 Ù 131 No function  
132 Ù 255 Static colors (see “Static Colors” table below)  
Cluster 3  
000 Ù 031 No function  
032 Ù 063 Auto mode 1  
064 Ù 095 Auto mode 2  
096 Ù 127 Auto mode 3  
128 Ù 131 No function  
132 Ù 255 Static colors (see “Static Colors” table below)  
Cluster 4  
000 Ù 031 No function  
032 Ù 063 Auto mode 1  
064 Ù 095 Auto mode 2  
096 Ù 127 Auto mode 3  
128 Ù 131 No function  
132 Ù 255 Static colors (see “Static Colors” table below)  
Cluster 5  
000 Ù 031 No function  
032 Ù 063 Auto mode 1  
064 Ù 095 Auto mode 2  
096 Ù 127 Auto mode 3  
128 Ù 131 No function  
132 Ù 255 Static colors (see “Static Colors” table below)  
Cluster 6  
000 Ù 031 No function  
032 Ù 063 Auto mode 1  
064 Ù 095 Auto mode 2  
096 Ù 127 Auto mode 3  
128 Ù 131 No function  
132 Ù 255 Static colors (see “Static Colors” table below)  
Cluster 7  
000 Ù 031 No function  
032 Ù 063 Auto mode 1  
8
9
064 Ù 095 Auto mode 2  
096 Ù 127 Auto mode 3  
128 Ù 131 No function  
132 Ù 255 Static colors (see “Static Colors” table below)  
Strobe  
000 Ù 009 No strobe  
010 Ù 209 Fast > Slow (for clusters set to static colors )  
210 Ù 255 Sound-active mode (for clusters set to static colors )  
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LED Cluster Values  
VALUE  
STATIC COLORS (SEE BELOW FOR LED DIAGRAM)  
132 Ù 135  
136 Ù 139  
140 Ù 143  
144 Ù 147  
148 Ù 151  
152 Ù 155  
156 Ù 159  
160 Ù 163  
164 Ù 167  
168 Ù 171  
172 Ù 175  
176 Ù 179  
180 Ù 183  
184 Ù 187  
188 Ù 191  
192 Ù 195  
196 Ù 199  
200 Ù 203  
204 Ù 207  
208 Ù 211  
212 Ù 215  
216 Ù 219  
220 Ù 223  
224 Ù 227  
228 Ù 231  
232 Ù 235  
236 Ù 239  
240 Ù 243  
244 Ù 247  
248 Ù 251  
252 Ù 255  
Red 1  
Green 1  
Red 1, Green 1  
Red 2  
Red 1, Red 2  
Red 2, Green 1  
Red 1, Green 1, Red 2  
Blue 1  
Red 1, Blue 1  
Green 1, Blue 1  
Red 1, Green 1, Blue 1  
Red 2, Blue 1  
Red 1, Red 2, Blue 1  
Green 1, Red 2, Blue 1  
Red 1, Green 1, Red 2, Blue 1  
Red 3  
Red 1, Red 3  
Green 1, Red 3  
Red 1, Green 1, Red 3  
Red 2, Red 3  
Red 1, Red 2, Red 3  
Green 1, Red 2, Red 3  
Red 1, Green 1, Red 2, Red 3  
Blue 1, Red 3  
Red 1, Blue 1, Red 3  
Green 1, Blue 1, Red 3  
Red 1, Green 1, Blue 1, Red 3  
Red 2, Blue 1, Red 3  
Red 1, Red 2, Blue 1, Red 3  
Green 1, Red 2, Blue 1, Red 3  
Red 1, Green 1, Red 2, Blue 1, Red 3  
Red 1  
Green 1  
Red 2  
Blue 1  
Red 3  
LED Cluster Diagram  
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SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS  
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address"  
from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel  
indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses 6 DMX channels and was addressed to start on  
DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses  
so that the channels used do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.  
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX-512 control protocol, we suggest jumping to the  
Appendix Section and reading the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful information that will help you  
understand its use.  
Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bottom of the fixture. Each dip switch  
has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will provide the start address.  
Figuring out which switches to toggle ON given a specific start address can be accomplished by determining  
which switch values will add up to the address value, and turning these switches on. Do so by doing the  
following:  
1) Determine the largest value switch that is less than the start address. Turn this switch on.  
2) Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number.  
3) Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction. Turn this  
switch on.  
4) Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remainder of the previous subtraction.  
5) Repeat steps three and four until you have a remainder of zero.  
EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS  
Address 10  
Switch # 4  
Switch # 2  
Total  
= 8  
= 2  
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  
= 10  
ON  
OFF  
Address 24  
Switch # 5 = 16  
Switch # 4 = 8  
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  
Total  
= 24  
ON  
OFF  
Resolving address  
using simple math.  
233 – (128) = 105, Turn ON Dip # 8  
DIPSWITCH (DMX VALUE)  
105 – (64) = 41, Turn ON Dip # 7  
41 – (32) = 9, Turn ON Dip # 6  
9 – (8) = 1, Turn ON Dip # 4  
1 – (1) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 1  
1 1  
2 2  
3 4  
Address 233  
4 8  
5 16  
6 32  
7 64  
8 128  
9 256  
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DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART  
DMX Address Quick Reference Chart  
Dip Switch Position  
DMX DIP  
SWITCH SET  
0=OFF  
1=ON  
X=OFF or ON #6 0  
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5  
#9 0  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
#8 0  
#7 0  
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480  
1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481  
2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482  
3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483  
4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484  
5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485  
6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486  
7 39 71 103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487  
8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488  
9 41 73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489  
10 42 74 106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490  
11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491  
12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492  
13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493  
14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494  
15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495  
16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496  
17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497  
18 50 82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466 498  
19 51 83 115 147 179 211 243 275 307 339 371 403 435 467 499  
20 52 84 116 148 180 212 244 276 308 340 372 404 436 468 500  
21 53 85 117 149 181 213 245 277 309 341 373 405 437 469 501  
22 54 86 118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502  
23 55 87 119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503  
24 56 88 120 152 184 216 248 280 312 344 376 408 440 472 504  
25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505  
26 58 90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506  
27 59 91 123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507  
28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508  
29 61 93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509  
30 62 94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510  
31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511  
DMX Address  
Dip Switch Position  
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General Troubleshooting  
Applies to  
Foggers  
& Snow  
Dimmers  
& Chaser  
Symptom  
Solution(s)  
Lights  
9
Controllers  
Auto shut off  
Check fan thermal switch reset  
Beam is very dim or  
not bright  
Clean optical system or replace lamp  
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting  
9
Breaker/Fuse keeps  
blowing  
Check total load placed on device  
9
9
9
Chase is too slow  
Check users manual for speed adjustment  
9
9
9
9
Device has no power Check for power on Mains.  
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)  
Fixture is not  
responding  
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing  
Check DMX cables  
Check polarity switch settings  
9
9
Fixture is on but  
there is no  
movement to the  
audio  
Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the  
control switches. If audio provided via ¼” jack, make  
sure a live audio signal exists  
9
9
9
9
Adjust sound sensitivity knob  
Lamps cuts off  
sporadically  
Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.  
Lamp may be at end of its life.  
9
9
Light will not come  
on after power failure before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it  
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up  
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period  
Loss of signal  
Use only DMX cables  
Install terminator  
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables  
or black lights.  
9
9
Moves slow  
No flash  
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting  
9
9
9
Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping  
No laser output  
No light output  
Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during  
shipping, readjust  
Check slip ring & brushes for contact  
Install bulb  
Call service technician  
9
Relay will not work  
Check reset switch  
Check cable connections  
9
Remote does not  
work  
Make sure connector is firmly connected to device  
9
9
9
Stand alone mode  
All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone  
functions do not require additional settings, simply  
power the fixture and it will automatically enter into  
this mode  
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical  
Support at the location on the next page.  
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Technical Support  
Address: Service Dept.  
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)  
Support (Email): [email protected]  
Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4)  
Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service)  
5. APPENDIX  
DMX Primer  
There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A  
fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user  
must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.  
There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number  
of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should  
never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is  
set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting  
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the  
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.  
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is  
where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which  
the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to  
each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures  
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The  
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET  
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)  
General Maintenance  
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage  
and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should  
be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause  
overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off  
fixture before conducting maintenance.  
Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust  
collected on external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a  
mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply  
solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical  
surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.  
The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to  
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates:  
damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s  
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean  
the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days.  
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Returns Procedure  
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.  
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products  
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the  
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause  
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate  
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to  
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe  
method to use.  
Note:  
If you are given an RA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper  
inside the box:  
1) Your name  
2) Your address  
3) Your phone number  
4) The RA #  
5) A brief description of the symptoms  
Claims  
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be  
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and  
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim  
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,  
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.  
Technical Specifications  
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS  
Length.............................................................................................................................. 11 in (279 mm)  
Width ............................................................................................................................... 10 in (254 mm)  
Height ............................................................................................................................. 8.5 in (216 mm)  
Weight .................................................................................................................................8 lbs (3.6 kg)  
Light Source  
Bulb ...................................................................... 469 (280 red, 63 green, 126 blue) LED’s 100,000hrs  
Beam angle ........................................................................................................................................ 61°  
POWER  
Auto-switching power supply.......................................................................... 100V – 240V 50/60Hz AC  
Fuse............................................................................................................................................2A 250V  
Power Consumption...............................................................................................................41.2W Max  
Inrush Power ................................................................................................................................. 23.2W  
THERMAL  
Maximum ambient temperature............................................................................................95° F (35°C)  
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING  
Data input ................................................................................................ locking 3-pin XLR male socket  
Data output........................................................................................... locking 3-pin XLR female socket  
Data pin configuration ..............................................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)  
Protocols........................................................................................................................ DMX-512 USITT  
DMX Channels .......................................................................................................................................6  
ORDERING INFORMATION  
Vue™ III........................................................................................................................................ VUE III  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
Warranty.............................................................................................................. 2-year limited warranty  
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