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Vue™ III
Ok on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
USER MANUAL
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Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
www.chauvetlighting.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................................................................................3 WHAT IS INCLUDED......................................................................................................................................... 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................. 3 AC POWER ..............
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x Vue™ III 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.
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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 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
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2. INTRODUCTION Features • 6-channel DMX-512 LED wide coverage moon flower • Blackout/static/dimmer/strobe • Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs within each cluster (7 total) • Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX • Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX • Access built-in programs in master/slave mode via dip switches Additional Features • Creates firework-like projections • Additional power output for daisy chaining units together • Low-po
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Product Overview Hanging Bracket Tilt Adjustment Knob DMX Input Connector DMX Output Connector Dipswitches Sound Sensitivity Knob Microphone AC Power Input & Fuse Power Output Connector Vue™ III User Manual 6 2007-05-10/15:08
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3. SETUP Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the same type fuse. Fuse Replacement With a flat head screwdriver wedge the fuse The fuse is located holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged inside this fuse from its holder and replace with exact compartment. same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in Remove using a flat head screwdriver. its place and reconnect power. Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light show
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CABLE CONNECTORS Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other 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 and 2 2 to avoid signal transmission problems DMX - and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixt
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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 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
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 position to desired mode. Mode Dipswitches Sound-Active 1-10: Off Auto Mode 1-4: Effect speed*, 5-8: Off, 9: On, 10: Off Strobe Mode 1-4: Off, 5-7: Strobe speed**, 8: Off, 9: On, 10: Off All On 1-7: Off, 8: On, 9: On, 10: Off *Effect speed **Strobe
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DMX Channel Values CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION Control/Operating Mode 000 199 Auto programs speed (all clusters) 1 200 249 Sound-active mode (for clusters in auto mode) 250 255 Stand-alone mode (for clusters in auto mode) Cluster 1 000 031 No function 032 063 Auto mode 1 2 064 095 Auto mode 2 096 127 Auto mode 3 128 131 No function 132 255 Static colors (see “Static Colors” table below) Cluster 2 000 031 No function 032 063 Auto mode 1 3 064 095 Auto mode 2 096 127
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LED Cluster Values VALUE STATIC COLORS (SEE BELOW FOR LED DIAGRAM) 132 135 Red 1 136 139 Green 1 140 143 Red 1, Green 1 144 147 Red 2 148 151 Red 1, Red 2 152 155 Red 2, Green 1 156 159 Red 1, Green 1, Red 2 160 163 Blue 1 164 167 Red 1, Blue 1 168 171 Green 1, Blue 1 172 175 Red 1, Green 1, Blue 1 176 179 Red 2, Blue 1 180 183 Red 1, Red 2, Blue 1 184 187 Green 1, Red 2, Blue 1 188 191 Red 1, Green 1, Red 2, Blue 1 192 195 Red 3 196 199 Red 1, Red 3 200 203
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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
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DMX QUICK REFERENCE CHART 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
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General Troubleshooting Applies to Foggers Dimmers Symptom Solution(s) Lights & Snow Controllers & Chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset Beam is very dim or Clean optical system or replace lamp not bright Check 220/110v switch for proper setting Breaker/Fuse keeps Check total load placed on device blowing Chase is too slow Check users manual for speed adjustment Device has no power Check for power on Mains. Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or
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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. APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting addre
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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 shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from
