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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™ III User Manual 

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Summary of Contents for Vue III

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

Page 2: ... 8 SETTING UP 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 10 Master Slave Mode Master Sound Master Auto 10 DMX Mode 10 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 11 LED Cluster Values 12 DMX Quick Reference Chart 14 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 16 5 APPENDIX 16 DMX PR...

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: ...e 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: ... 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 1 Operating Mode 2 Cluster 1 3 Cluster 2 4 Cluster 3 5 Cluster 4 6 Cluster 5 7 Cluster 6 8 Cluster 7 9 Strobe Vue...

Page 6: ...erview Tilt Adjustment Knob Hanging Bracket AC Power Input Fuse DMX Input Connector DMX Output Connector Dipswitches Microphone Power Output Connector Sound Sensitivity Knob Vue III User Manual 6 2007 05 10 15 08 ...

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: ...d to the shield or each othe RSION CHART Note If you use a controller with a 5 CHAUVET Model No DMX5M 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 use Do not use Do not use Do not use Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link e of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector tor of the next ...

Page 9: ...quire 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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...ee Static Colors table below 5 000 Ù 031 032 Ù 063 064 Ù 095 096 Ù 127 128 Ù 131 132 Ù 255 Cluster 4 No function Auto mode 1 Auto mode 2 Auto mode 3 No function Static colors see Static Colors table below 6 000 Ù 031 032 Ù 063 064 Ù 095 096 Ù 127 128 Ù 131 132 Ù 255 Cluster 5 No function Auto mode 1 Auto mode 2 Auto mode 3 No function Static colors see Static Colors table below 7 000 Ù 031 032 Ù 0...

Page 12: ...een 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 ...

Page 13: ... 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 st...

Page 14: ... 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 15: ...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 flash...

Page 16: ...ing 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 co...

Page 17: ...d 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 sev...

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