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General Troubleshooting 

Applies to 

Symptom Solution(s) 

Lights 

Foggers 

& Snow 

Controllers 

Dimmers
& Chaser 

Auto shut off 

Check fan thermal switch reset 

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Beam is very dim or 
not bright 

Clean optical system or replace lamp 
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 

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Breaker/Fuse keeps 
blowing 

Check total load placed on device 

 

 

 

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Chase is too slow 

Check users manual for speed adjustment 

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Device has no power 

Check for power on Mains. 
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external) 

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Fixture is not 
responding 

Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct addressing
Check DMX cables 
Check polarity switch settings  

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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 
Adjust sound sensitivity knob 

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Lamps cuts off 
sporadically  

Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating. 
Lamp may be at end of its life. 

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Light will not come 
on after power failure 

Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period 
before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it 
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up 

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Loss of signal 

Use only DMX cables 
Install terminator 
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables 
or black lights. 

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Moves slow 

Check 220/110v switch for proper setting 

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No flash 

Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping 

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No laser output 

Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during 
shipping, readjust  

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No light output 

Check slip ring & brushes for contact  
Install bulb 
Call service technician 

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Relay will not work 

Check reset switch 
Check cable connections 

 

 

 

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Remote does not 
work 

Make sure connector is firmly connected to device 

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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 

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If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical 
Support at the location on the next page. 

Vue™ II User Manual 

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2007-05-10/13:15

 

Summary of Contents for Vue II

Page 1: ...d FL 33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com Vue II Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave 115V 230V Switch Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...A DMX SERIAL DATA LINK 8 STAND ALONE MASTER SLAVE FIXTURE LINKING 9 MOUNTING 9 Orientation 9 Rigging 9 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 OPERATION 10 Stand Alone Mode Sound Active Auto Mode Strobe Mode All On 10 Master Slave Mode Master Sound Master Auto 10 DMX Mode 11 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 11 SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS 12 DMX Quick Reference Chart 13 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 14 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 15 5 APP...

Page 3: ...tching 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 c...

Page 4: ...ce 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...

Page 5: ...ter slave or DMX Built in sound activated programs via master slave or DMX Additional Features Creates firework like projections Additional power output for daisy chaining units together Linkable with Vue I Low power consumption DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Mode 2 Red 3 Green 4 Blue 5 Mode 1 9 Speed Strobe Speed 6 Dimmer Vue II User Manual 5 2007 05 10 13 15 ...

Page 6: ...ment Knob Hanging Bracket Power LED Microphone Signal Sound Indicator LED Power Output Connector Dipswitches DMX Output Connector DMX Input Connector Sound Sensitivity Knob AC Power Input Fuse Vue II User Manual 6 2007 05 10 13 15 ...

Page 7: ... 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...

Page 8: ...ot allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding the common verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each othe RSION CHART Note If you use a controller with a 5 The chart below details a proper cable conversion ONVERSION CHART Con tor Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Do not ...

Page 9: ...IENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation fixture by loosening both knobs and tilting the fixture After finding the desired position retighten both knobs Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain high Sta 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first connector to the input connector of the next fixture proceed...

Page 10: ...kwise increases the sensitivity Master Slave Mode Master Sound Master Auto This mode will allow you to link up to 32 units together without a controller 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 fixtu...

Page 11: ...225 Ù 249 250 Ù 255 Control Operating Mode Dimmer mode Stand alone mode 1 automatic Stand alone mode 2 automatic Stand alone mode 3 automatic Stand alone mode 4 automatic Stand alone mode 5 automatic Stand alone mode 6 automatic Stand alone mode 7 automatic Stand alone mode 8 automatic Stand alone mode 9 automatic Stand alone sound active 2 000 Ù 255 Red Dimmer Mode Dimmer 0 100 3 000 Ù 255 Green ...

Page 12: ...e 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 s...

Page 13: ...9 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493 0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494 1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495 0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496 1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497 0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466...

Page 14: ... of its life 9 Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it again wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up 9 Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights 9 9 9 9 Moves slow Check 220 110v switch for proper setting 9 No flas...

Page 15: ...sing 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 c...

Page 16: ...rred 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 ...

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