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Chauvet, 3000 N 29

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 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.  

(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 

FAX (954) 929-5560 

www.chauvetlighting.com

 

Vue

 2.1 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

USER MANUAL 

 

Snapshot 

Ok on Dimmer 

 

Outdoor OK 

 

Sound Activated 

 

DMX512 

 

Master/Slave 

 

Autoswitching 

Transformer 

 

Replaceable Fuse 

 

User Serviceable 

 

Duty Cycle 

 

Summary of Contents for Vue 2.1

Page 1: ...33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com Vue 2 1 USER MANUAL Snapshot Ok on Dimmer Outdoor OK Sound Activated DMX512 Master Slave Autoswitching Transformer Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ...to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 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 Strobe Mode All On 10 Master Slave Mode Master Sound Master Auto 10 DMX Mode 10 DMX Channel Values 11 Menu Map 12 DMX Quick Reference Chart 14 General Troubleshooting 15 Technic...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ... solely by its head Use its carrying handles Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 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 cent...

Page 5: ...or Built in automated programs via master slave or DMX Built in sound activated programs via master slave or DMX ADDITIONAL FEATURES Contains red green blue white and amber LEDs Adjustable hanging bracket with slide rail Additional power output max 26 units 120V DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION 1 Operating Mode 2 Cluster 1 3 Cluster 2 4 Cluster 3 5 Cluster 4 6 Strobe speed Run speed 7 Rotation...

Page 6: ...l 6 2008 08 21 17 09 Product Overview Power Output Connector Tilt Adjustment Knob Hanging Bracket Microphone Digital Display Sound Sensitivity Knob DMX Output Connector DMX Input Connector AC Power Input Fuse Front Lens ...

Page 7: ...xtures 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 fr...

Page 8: ...Do not use Do not use Do not use Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector 3 Then proceed to connect from the output ...

Page 9: ...irst 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 Mounting ORIENTATION This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there is adequate room for ventilation RIGGING It is important never to obstruct the fan...

Page 10: ... Sound Active mode Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the sensitivity turning the knob clockwise increases the sensitivity Master Slave Mode Master Sound Master Auto 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 pages 7 8 ...

Page 11: ...cluster control Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 Auto 6 Auto 7 Auto 8 Auto 9 Auto 10 Auto 11 Auto 12 Auto 13 Auto 14 Auto 15 Auto 16 Auto 17 Auto 18 Auto 19 Auto 20 Auto 21 Auto 22 Auto 23 Auto 24 Auto 25 Auto 26 Auto 27 Auto 28 Auto 29 Auto 30 Auto 31 Auto 32 Auto 33 Auto 34 Auto 35 Auto 36 Auto 37 Auto Sound mode 2 000 255 Cluster 1 3 000 255 Cluster 2 4 000 255 Cluster 3 5 000 255 Cluster 4 6...

Page 12: ...t program SET f F 000 f 100 Sets the flash rate of the current program SET A A 000 a 024 Selects the current program in standalone SUND This is displaying that the fixture is operating in sound activation mode Navigating the menu 1 Press Mode to scroll through the menu options 2 Press Enter to select a function to modify 3 Use the Up and Down buttons to modify the selected menu function M S DMX ...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...4 396 428 460 492 1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493 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 ...

Page 15: ...ixture is overheating Lamp may be at end of its life 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 Loss of signal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Moves slow Check 220 110v switch ...

Page 16: ... 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...

Page 17: ...ight 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 RMA 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 RMA 5 A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibilit...

Page 18: ... Diagram Description Part Number 1 Master PCB P170 VUE21PCB 2 Display PCB P172 VUE21DPY 3 LED PCB P200 21LED 4 Stepper motor P110 VUE21 5 Electronic Transformer P140 VUE21ELT 6 Bracket knob P111 21BRKT 7 Vue 2 1 front lens P150 VUE21LN 6 1 2 7 3 5 4 ...

Page 19: ...OURCE LED 162 45 Red 33 Green 39 Blue 24 White 21 Amber 100 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Coverage Angle 47 THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 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 7 STANDARD ORDERING INFORMATION Vue 2 1 VUE2 1 SPARE PARTS ORDERI...

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