Chauvet Green Thinking Professional Vesuvio RGBA, User Manual

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Operation
-8- Vesuvio™ RGBA User Manual Rev. 1
4. O
PERATION
Control Panel
Description
Button Function
<FUNCTION> Enters the programming mode
<VOLUME>
Controls the output as a switch. Press once for full output and
press again to turn off
<TIMER>
Starts the timer controlled operation
<MANUAL>
Allows momentary fog output for as long as the button is held
down
<UP>
Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric
value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the
numeric value when in a function
Control Options
You can set the Vesuvio™ RGBA starting address in the 001 – 512 DMX range. This
enables control of up to 56 products in the 9-channel 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.
Preparing for
Operation
To prepare the Vesuvio™ RGBA for operation, perform the following steps.
1. Withdraw the fluid tank from its compartment and remove its cap.
2. Verify that the two plastic hoses attached to the cap are in place and in good
condition.
3. Pour CHAUVET® (HDF or QDF) fog fluid into the tank and replace the cap.
4. Return the tank back to its compartment in the Vesuvio™ RGBA.
5. Make sure the plastic hose entering the Vesuvio™ RGBA from the fluid tank cap is
not bent or kinked.
6. Connect the Vesuvio™ RGBA to power and Warming Up shows on the display
during the heating-up process. After approx. 7 minutes, the display changes to
Ready To Vesuvio when the machine is ready to output.
In any of the operation modes, the display must show Ready To Vesuvio to output
haze and light.
Startup The Vesuvio™ RGBA has an On/Off switch. Make sure that the switch is in the OFF
position before connecting the Vesuvio™ RGBA to power.
To start up the Vesuvio™ RGBA, do the following:
1. Prepare for operation, as described in
Preparing for Operation .
2. Press < MANUAL > until haze is being output.
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Repeat the startup procedure after transporting the Vesuvio™ RGBA or after
refilling with fluid.
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You may hear a loud popping sound during operation. This is normal.