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Chauvet Scorpion Dual User Manual
Summary of Scorpion Dual
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User manual.
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Page 2 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) t able of c ontents 1. Before you begin ................................................................................. 3 what is included ........................................................................................
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 3 of 28 1. B efore you b egin what is included • 1 x scorpion™ gvc eu, rvm eu, rgy eu, or blu eu • 1 x power cord • 1 x interlock key • 1 x remote interlock connector • 1 x warranty card • 1 x user manual unpacking instructions immedi...
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Page 4 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) product at a glance use on dimmer auto programs outdoor use auto-ranging power supply sound activated replaceable fuse dmx user serviceable master/slave duty cycle safety notes please read the following notes carefully because...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 5 of 28 continued from previous page safety notes (cont.) • avoid direct eye contact with laser light. Never intentionally expose your eyes or others to direct laser light. • this laser product can potentially cause instant eye injury...
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Page 6 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) laser safety notes stop and read all the laser safety notes below laser light is different from any other light sources with which you may be familiar. The light from this product can potentially cause eye injury if not set up...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 7 of 28 laser safety labels notice scorpion™ gvc eu sticker shown the sticker on your unit will reflect the actual scorpion™ fixture model, whether gvc eu, rgy eu, rvm eu, or blu eu..
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Page 8 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) laser emission data laser light - avoid direct eye contact! Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ansi z136.1 standard “for safe use of lasers”, available from the laser institute of...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 9 of 28 2. I ntroduction product overview back panel control panel (led display) dmx out dmx in power switch fuse holder power in safety interlock key remote interlock.
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Page 10 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) product dimensions.
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 11 of 28 3. S etup ac power this product has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 vac, 50/60 hz. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the...
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Page 12 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) mounting before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the safety notes section (page 2 of this manual). Orientation the scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu units may be mounted in an...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 13 of 28 proper usage this fixture is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, chauvet® recommends mounting your lighting effect fixtures on steady, elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps....
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Page 14 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) 4. O peration control panel operation to access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display. Button function press to find an operation mode or to back out of the current menu option press...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 15 of 28 cmy menu options (gvc eu, rvm eu, rgy eu) the menu below refers to three different cmy products, gvc eu, rvm eu, and rgy eu, each with a different set of colors. Model color 1 color 2 color 3 gvc eu green violet cyan rvm eu r...
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Page 16 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) menu options (blu eu) the menu below refers to a single-color laser product. Branch programming steps description auto/sound afm fast program asm slow program som sound activated program rdm randomly selects an operation mode...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 17 of 28 configuration (dmx) setting this product to operate in dmx mode will allow you to control it with a dmx controller. 1) connect this product to a suitable power outlet. 2) turn this product on. 3) connect a dmx cable from the ...
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Page 18 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) sound mode (blu eu) to enable the sound mode, do the following: 1) press repeatedly until the active option of the auto/sound branch (afm to rdm) appears on the display. 2) use or to select the sound triggered program (som). ...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 19 of 28 continued from previous page reverse motion to reverse the direction of the pan and tilt motion, follow the instructions below: 1) press repeatedly until rev shows blinking on the display. 2) press (the current option for pan...
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Page 20 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) dmx channel assignments and values (gvc eu, rvm eu, rgy eu) channel function value setting 1 control mode 000 017 018 035 036 053 054 071 072 089 090 107 108 125 126 143 144 161 162 179 180 197 198 215...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 21 of 28 dmx channel assignments and values (blu eu) channel function value setting 1 control mode 000 027 028 139 140 251 252 255 manual mode automatic sound activated dmx mode 2 pattern selection (only if ch1 = 000~017) 000 ...
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Page 22 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) dmx channel 2 pattern selection dmx v alue p attern dmx v alue p attern dmx v alue p attern 000~007 096~103 190~197 008~015 104~111 198~205 016~023 112~119 206~213 024~031 120~127 214~221 032~039 128~135 222~229 040~047 136~1...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 23 of 28 5. T echnical i nformation general maintenance 4 dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear. To maintain optimum perform...
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Page 24 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) general troubleshooting symptom possible cause possible action circuit breaker or fuse keeps blowing • excessive load on the circuit • make sure that the total load does not exceed 80% of the breaker or fuse nominal current •...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 25 of 28 contact procedure in case you need to return a product or request support, follow the procedure below: • if you live in the us, contact chauvet® world headquarters (see below). • if you live in the uk or ireland, contact chau...
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Page 26 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) dmx primer the usitt dmx512-a data transmission protocol (dmx, from now on) is based on the eia-485 standard and it has 512 channels (001 to 512). This system requires a controller (dmx controller), one or more dmx compatible...
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Scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) page 27 of 28 dmx cabling the dmx protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate for the high speed digital signals it uses. Despite their apparent similarities, data cables are electrically different from standard microphone c...
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Page 28 of 28 scorpion™ gvc eu/rvm eu/rgy eu/blu eu user manual (rev. 01d) 6. T echnical s pecifications dimensions and weight length width height weight 276 mm 215 mm 187 mm 2.7 kg power power supply type range voltage selection switching (internal) 100~240 v, 50/60 hz auto-ranging fuse type rating...