Chauvet Vue I User Manual

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Summary of Vue I

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    Chauvet, 3000 n 29 th ct, hollywood, fl 33020 u.S.A. (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 fax (954) 929-5560 www.Chauvetlighting.Com vue™ i snapshot ok on dimmer outdoor ok sound activated dmx512 master/slave 115v/230v switch replaceable fuse user serviceable duty cycle user manual.

  • Page 2: Able of

    T able of c ontents 1. Before you begin ................................................................................................................................ 3 w hat is included ..................................................................................................................

  • Page 3: Efore

    1. B efore y ou b egin what is included ¾ 1 x vue i™ ¾ warranty card ¾ user manual unpacking instructions immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediate...

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    Safety instructions please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • please keep this user guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instructi...

  • Page 5: Ntroduction

    2. I ntroduction features • 6-channel dmx-512 led moon flower • blackout/static/dimmer/strobe • individual control of red, green and blue leds • built-in automated programs via master/slave or dmx • built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or dmx ad d i t i o n a l f e a t u r e s • linkab...

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    Product overview hanging bracket tilt adjustment knob dmx output connector power led signal/sound indicator led fuse dipswitches voltage select switch sound sensitivity knob power cord dmx input connector vue™ i user manual 6 2007-05-10/11:32.

  • Page 7: Etup

    3. S etup disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse replacement the fuse is located inside this compartment. Remove using a flat head screwdriver. Fuse with a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder from its housing. Remove the damaged ...

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    C a b l e c o n n e c t o r s cabling must have a male xlr connector on one end and a female xlr connector on the other end. Can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to r. 3 - p i n t o 5 - p i n c o n v e pin dmx output connector, you will nee...

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    Stand-alone/master/slave fixture linking 1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the dmx cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the nex...

  • Page 10: Perating

    4. O perating i nstructions operation stand-alone mode (sound-active, auto mode, strobe mode, all on): this mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in auto mode. 1) set dipswitches to the desired mode. Mode dipswitches sound-active 1-8: off, 9: on, 10:...

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    Dmx mode this mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal dmx controller. If you are unfamiliar with dmx, please read the dmx primer on page 15. 1) set dipswitches 1-9 to the desired dmx address. For help setting the address, see the “setting the starting address” section on the next page...

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    S e t t i n g t h e s t a r t i n g a d d r e s s this dmx mode enables the use of a universal dmx controller device. Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For...

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    D m x q u i c k r e f e r e n c e c h a r t dmx address quick reference chart dip switch position dmx dip switch set #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0=off #8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1=on #7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 x=off or on #6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 0 0 0...

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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 9 beam is very dim or not bright clean optical system or replace lamp check 220/110v switch for proper setting 9 breaker/fuse keeps blowing check tot...

  • Page 15: Ppendix

    Technical support address: service dept. 3000 n 29th ct, hollywood, fl 33020 (u.S.A.) support (email): tech@chauvetlighting.Com telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (press 4) fax: (954) 929-5560 - (attention: service) website: http://www.Chauvetlighting.Com 5. A ppendix dmx primer there are 512 channels in a...

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    Returns procedure returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a return merchandise authorization number (ra #). Products returned without an ra # will be refused. Call chauvet and request ra # prior to ship...