Summary of the content on the page No. 1
™
Snapshot
Vue 4.1
OK on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Transformer
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
USER MANUAL
th
3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 3 What is included .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 3 A
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x Vue™ 4.1 Power Cord Warranty Card 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 immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. I
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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 instruction booklet. • Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
2. INTRODUCTION Features • 9-channel DMX-512 LED rotating moon flower • Blackout/static/strobe • Individual control of red, green, blue, white and amber LEDs within each cluster (6 total) • Variable speed of motor • Built-in automated programs via DMX • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX Additional Features • Adjustable hanging bracket with slide rail • Additional power output: max 25 units @ 120V (see manual for details) DMX Channel Summary CHANNEL FUNCTION
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Product Overview Hanging Bracket Front Lens Tilt Adjustment Knob Slide Rail Sound Sensitivity Digital Knob Display Microphone DMX Input Power Connector Output Connector AC Power Input DMX & Fuse Output Connector Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 6 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
3. SETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement The fuse is located With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse inside this holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged compartment. fuse from its holder and replace with exact Remove using a flat head screwdriver. same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power. Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light show
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
CAB CABLE C LE CO ONN NNECTORS ECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on o Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one ne end and a fem end and a female XLR connector ale XLR connector on the othe on the other end r end. . Resistance 120 DMX connector configuration 1 ohm 1/4w between 3 pin 2 (DMX -) and 2 pin 3 (DMX +) of COMMON the last fixture. 1 1 DMX + INPUT 3 OUTPUT 3 Termination reduces signal errors. To 2 2 avoid signal transmission problems DMX - and interference, it
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
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 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. Often, the setup for Master-Slave and Stand
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Display Options M/S DMX Menu Functions MAIN FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION SET.d d:001-d:512 Sets the DMX starting address SET.S S:001-s:100 Sets the speed of the current program SET.f F:000-f:100 Sets the flash rate of the current program SET.A A:000-a:042 Selects the current program in standalone This is displaying that the fixture is SUND operating in sound activation mode This is displaying that the fixture is AUTO operating in auto activation
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Operation Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): This mode allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music, or the unit will auto change in Auto Mode. There is an LED indicator on the rear of the fixture which will indicate this mode. 1. Use SET.A to choose the desired program. 2. Use SET.S to set the speed of the current program 3. Use SET.f to set the flash rate of the current program. Note: when there is no sound available, then the unit will automatically switch to auto m
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Control/Operating Mode 000 009 Individual cluster control with channels 2~7 010 014 Auto 1 015 019 Auto 2 020 024 Auto 3 025 029 Auto 4 030 034 Auto 5 035 039 Auto 6 040 044 Auto 7 045 049 Auto 8 Auto 9 050 054 1 055 059 Auto 10 060 064 Auto 11 065 069 Auto 12 070 074 Auto 13 075 079 Auto 14 080 084 Auto 15 085 089 Auto 16 090 094 Full On 095 235 Auto 17 236 245 Auto with rotation 246 255 Sound mode with rot
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Cluster 1~6 000 003 Blackout 004 007 Red 1 008 011 White 1 012 015 Red 2 016 019 Green 1 020 023 Blue 1 024 027 Amber 1 Red/White 028 031 Red/Red 032 035 Red/Green 036 039 040 043 Red/Blue 044 047 Red/Amber 048 051 Red/White 052 055 Green/White 056 059 Blue/White 060 063 Amber/White 064 067 Green/Red 068 071 Blue/Red 072 075 Amber/Red 076 079 Blue/Green 080 083 Amber/Green 084 087 Amber/Blue 088 091 Red/Red/White 092 095 Red/Green/White 096 0
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
111111 111111 222222 222222 444444 444444 888888 888888 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS 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 ch
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP #9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SWITCH SET 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 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481 0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482 1 1 0 0 0 3 35 67 99 131 163
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Blow-out Diagram 1 3 4 5 2 6 7 Description Part Number 1 LED PCB assembly P222‐VUE41 2 Front Fresnel lens P150‐VU2LNS 3 Bracket adjustment knob (of 2) P111‐VUEBRT 4 Electronic transformer P140‐ VUEIITR 5 Display PCB P172‐VUE41 6 Master PCB P177‐VUE41 7 Stepper motor P110‐VUE41 Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 16 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Electrical Connections Diagram Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 17 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
LED Driver PCB Schematics Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 18 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Display PCB Schematics Display PCB Schematics Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 19 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Master PCB Schematics Vue™ 4.1 User Manual 20 7/11/2008 11:57 AM
