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Chauvet Scorpion GVC User Manual
Summary of Scorpion GVC
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User manual laser light avoid direct eye exposure class iiia laser product classified per 21 cfr 1040.10 & .11 complies with us fda cdrh laser safety standards 21 cfr 1040.10 & 1040.11.
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Page 2 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) contact information world headquarters united kingdom & ireland chauvet® chauvet® europe ltd. General information address: 5200 nw 108th avenue sunrise, fl 33351 voice: (954) 929-1115 fax: (954) 929-5560 toll free: (800) 762-1084 technical sup...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 3 of 26 t able of c ontents 1. Before you begin ............................................................................................. 4 what is included .............................................................................................
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Page 4 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) 1. B efore you b egin what is included 1 x scorpion™ gvc, rvm, or rgy 1 x power cord 1 x warranty card 1 x user manual unpacking instructions immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack it and check the container in which...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 5 of 26 safety notes caution! The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Please read the following notes carefully because they include important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this...
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Page 6 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) non interlocked housing warning this unit contains high power laser devices internally. do not open the laser housing, due to potential exposure to unsafe levels of laser radiation. The laser power levels, accessible if the unit is opened,...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 7 of 26 laser safety labels notice scorpion™ gvc sticker shown. The sticker on your unit will reflect the actual scorpion™ product model, whether gvc, rgy, or rvm..
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Page 8 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) 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 america: www.Las...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 9 of 26 2. I ntroduction product overview control panel (led display) dmx out dmx in power switch fuse holder power in power out safety back panel.
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Page 10 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) product dimensions.
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 11 of 26 3. S etup ac power this product has an auto-ranging power supply and can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 vac, 50/60 hz. To determine the power requirements for a particular product, see the label affixed to the back plate of the p...
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Page 12 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) mounting orientation the scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy units may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging be sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its weight. Please s...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 13 of 26 proper usage this product is for overhead mounting only. For safety purposes, chauvet® recommends mounting your lighting effect products on steady elevated platforms or sturdy overhead supports using suitable hanging clamps. In all cases, you...
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Page 14 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) 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 to scroll down t...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 15 of 26 menu options the menu below refers to three different cmy products, gvc, rvm, and rgy, each with a different set of colors. Model color 1 color 2 color 3 gvc green violet cyan rvm red violet magenta rgy red green yellow branch programming ste...
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Page 16 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) configuration dmx mode 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 dmx output of ...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 17 of 26 automatic mode to enable the automatic mode, follow the instructions below: 1. Press repeatedly until the active option of the auto/sound branch (af1 to rdm) shows blinking on the display. 2. Use or to select an automatic program (af1~asm). 3...
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Page 18 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) master/slave mode this mode allows a single scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy product (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy units (the “slaves”) without the need of a dmx controller. The master unit will be set to ope...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 19 of 26 dmx channel assignments and values channel function value setting 1 control mode (use channels 2~10 in this mode) 000 017 018 035 036 053 054 071 072 089 090 107 108 125 126 143 144 161 162 179 180 197 198 215 216 23...
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Page 20 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) dmx ch.2 pattern selection dmx v alue p attern dmx v alue p attern dmx v alue p attern 000~007 096~103 190~197 008~015 104~111 198~205 016~023 112~119 206~213 024~031 120~127 214~221 032~039 128~135 222~229 040~047 136~143 230~237 048~055 144...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 21 of 26 5. T echnical i nformation product maintenance 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 performance and minimize w...
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Page 22 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) 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 short circuit al...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 23 of 26 returns procedure the user must send the merchandise prepaid, in the original box, and with its original packing and accessories. Chauvet® will not issue call tags. Call chauvet® and request a return merchandise authorization (rma) number bef...
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Page 24 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) 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 products, and a ...
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Scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) page 25 of 26 dmx cabling the dmx protocol requires using special data cables to accommodate the high speed digital signals. Despite their apparent similarities, data cables are electrically different from standard microphone cables because they can carry ...
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Page 26 of 26 scorpion™ gvc/rvm/rgy user manual (rev. 08) 6. T echnical s pecifications dimensions and weight length width height weight 11 in (276 mm) 8.5 in (215 mm) 7.4 in (187 mm) 5.6 lbs (2.7 kg) note: dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit power power supply type range volta...