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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................................... 1
What Is Included ....................................................................................................................................................................1
Claims .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Manual Conventions .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Safety Notes ..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Mounting And Rigging ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Power And Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Expected LED Lifespan .........................................................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Description .............................................................................................................................................................................3
Features................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................4
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC Power ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
AC Plug.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Power Linking ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Fuse Replacement ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
DMX Linking ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
DMX Personaliti es ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Remote Device Management (RDM) .....................................................................................................................................7
Master/Slave Connectivity ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................................8
Orientation ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Rigging................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Procedure .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Manual Beam Focus Cont rol .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Rotating the Barrel Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Accessory Slot ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Operation .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Control Panel Description ....................................................................................................................................................10
Control Options .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Programming ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu Map ............................................................................................................................................................................10
Configuration (Standalone) ..................................................................................................................................................13
Auto Programs ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Master/Slave ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Virtual Color Wheel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Color Temperature ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Manual Color Mixer .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Focus Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Dimmer Profil es ................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
White Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
LED Frequency .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Fan Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Back Light ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Run Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Software Information ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
RDM .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuration (DMX) ............................................................................................................................................................15
DMX Personaliti es ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
DMX Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
DMX Values .........................................................................................................................................................................16
15Ch .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
13Ch .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
12Ch .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
10Ch .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
7Ch ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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5Ch ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3Ch ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5. Technical Information .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Product Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................................23
Cleaning the Light Engine Lens ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
6. Technical Specificat i ons ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Returns ................................................................................................................................................................................25
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
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1. Before You Begin
What Is
• Ovation E-910FC
• Quick Reference Guide
Claims
Carefully unpack the pr oduct immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts ar e in
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from
. Failure to
mage to the carri er immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, k eep the box
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Manual
1–512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel
Settings
A product function or a menu option
Symbols
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to
damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the USITT DMX512-A digital data
transmission protocol.
Before You Begin
Included
Conventions
• Neutrik powerCON power cord
• Warranty Card
the package and are in good condition.
shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carr ier immediately, not Chauvet
report da
and contents for inspection.
Convention Meaning
Symbols Meaning
comply with this information may cause the product not to work,
with this information may keep the product from working.
Useful information.
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Safety Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include
important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any referen ce to s ervicing in this Us er
housing or attempt any repairs.
Personal Safety
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot.
Mounting And
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Power And
• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
• Do not operate this product if you see damage on the housing, lenses, or cables. Have the
• In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!
Expected LED
LEDs gradually decline in brightnes s over time, most ly because of heat. Packaged in clusters,
conditions. For this
projection intensity may also help to extend the LEDs’ lifespan.
Before You Begin
Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
• Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Rigging
Wiring
Lifespan
product to rain or moisture. (IP20)
• CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold
truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the
product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding
environment before connecting it to power.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overh eating.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.
LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal, single-LED
reason, using clustered LEDs at their fullest intens ity significantly reduc es the LEDs’ lifespan.
Under normal condit ions, this lifes pan can be 40,0 00 to 50, 000 ho urs . If ex tendin g this lif espan
is vital, lower the o perating temperature by impr oving the ventilation around th e product and
reducing the ambient temperature to an optim al oper a ting ra nge. I n addition, limiting the overall
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2. Introduction
Description
The O vation E-910FC is a hig h-power full co lor LED ( RGBAL ) ERS-style product. It features full
bit dimming (per color and master),
Virtual Color W heel matches
we have
added color temperature presets from 2800 to 6500 K that match a tungsten source to
perfection.
Features
• 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13 or 15-channel Full Color LED (RGBAL) ERS-style product
• Works perfectly with industry standard lens tubes and accessories
RGBA-Lime color mixing with modes providing full 16selectable PWM, RDM, and on-board dimming curve selection. The
popular gel colors comparable to those projected by a tungsten source. Additionally
• Operating modes:
• 3-channel: Dimmer, virtual color wheel, color temperature
• 5-channel: RGBAL control
• 7-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer, strobe
• 10-channel: RGBAL control, 16-bit dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel, color
• 12-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel, color temperature,
• 13-channel: 16-bit RGB AL and dimmer, strobe
• 15-channel: 16-bit RGB AL and dimmer, strobe, virtual color whee l, color tem perature
• Built-in auto and custom programs recalled via DMX and Master/Slave
• Full Color LED (RGBAL) ERS-style lighting product for theatre, film and production
• Ultra smooth 16-bit dimming of master dimmer and individual colors
• Flat, even field of light with superior color mixing
• Virtual Color Wheel with color matched to popular Rosco Gel colors
• Color Temperature Presets from 2800 K to 6500 K with high CRI & CQS
• RDM (Remote Device Management) for added flexibility
• Adjustable PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to avoid flickering on camera
• Virtually silent operation for use in studio and theatre applications
Introduction
temperature
auto programs, auto speed, dimmer mode
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Top View
Front View
Rear View
Side View
Pattern Holder
Accessory Slot
Bottom View
(A-size holder for 3-in
patterns B
for 2.5
patterns,
separately)
Barrel Rotation Knobs
Beam Focus Knobs
Barrel Assembly
Framing Shutter
(x4)
Gel
Frame
Holder
Handle
3-and 5-pin
DMX In
3-and 5-pin
DMX Out
Control Panel
Fuse
Power Out
Power In
Introduction
Overview
-size holder
-in and 2.75-in
sold
Lens Tube
(sold separately)
Light Engine
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19.35 in
491 mm
6.86 in
174 mm
6.77 in
172 mm
11.17 in
283 mm
25.90 in
657 mm
19.15 in
486 mm
23.33 in
592 mm
Introduction
Dimensions
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AC Power
Each Ovation E-910FC has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each
Technical
The listed current r ati ng in d icat es t he maximum curr ent dr a w dur ing nor mal operation. For more
:
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
• Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the
rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% swit ch.
AC Plug
The Ovatio n E-910FC comes with a po wer input cord terminated with a Neut rik powerCON A
connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. mark et). If the power input
as no plug, or if you nee d to c h ang e th e Edison plug, use the
table below to wire the new plug.
AC Live
Black
Brown
Yellow or Brass
AC Neutral
White
Blue
Silver
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green
Power Linki ng
The Ovation E-910FC supports power linking. You can power link up to 6 products at
for purchase.
Fuse
1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.
4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
Make sure to disconnect the product’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse. Always
replace the blown fuse with another of the sa me type an d ra ting.
Setup
3. Setup
range of 100 to
Ovation E-910FC, refer to the label affixed to the pr oduct. You can also ref er to the
Specifications chart in this manual.
information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website
ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
cord that came with your product h
120 V; up to 11 at 208 V; or up to 12 at 230 V.
This product com es with a power input cord. Power link ing cables are available fr om Chauvet
Replacement
2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse and replace with another fuse of the same type and rating
(T 3.15 A, 250 V).
Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
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DMX Linking
You can link the Ov ation E-910FC to a DMX co ntroller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If
using other DMX-compatible products with the Ovation E-910FC
, you can control each
individually with a single DMX controller.
DMX
The Ovation E-910FC uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection f or the 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, and
personalities.
• If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards,
personalities, be sure that the dimming curves in Dimmer Mode are set to Off.
Remote Device
Management
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to
directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User
Manual or with the manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The
ke changes to
menu map options.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows an Ovation E-910FC (the master) to control one or more
You must configure each s lave’s control panel to op erate in Slave mode. Dur ing Master/Slave
operation, the slaves will operate in unison with the master.
onnect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The DMX
• The Operation section of this manual provides detaile d instructions on how to
Primer from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Setup
Personalities
(RDM)
Connectivity
15-channel DMX personalities.
• Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality.
• Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Ovation E-910FC to work in
these personalities.
• The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX
Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX
controller, download the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website:
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
• For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the 10Ch, 13Ch, and 15Ch
communicate biOvation E-910FC supports RDM protocol that allows feedback to ma
Ovation E-910FC products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One Ovation E-910FC
becomes the master when running an auto or custom program, or by being in a Static mode.
DO NOT c
controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master.
configure the master and slaves.
• If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, or the
DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX
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Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our CHAUVET
Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/.
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for
Rigging
Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product.
• When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for operation,
our CHAUVET Professional line of safety cables, go to http://trusst.com/products/.
Procedure
The Ovation E-910FC comes with a hanging/mounting bracket to which you can attach
mm holes, which are appropr iate for this purpose. You
must supply your own m ounting clamps, so be sure the c lamps are capable of supporting t he
weight of this product. Use at least one mounting point per product where necessary.
Overhead Mounting
Bracket
Adjustment
Hanging/Mounting
Alternate Short Mounting
Setup
ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.
programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
• Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the
Safety Notes.
• Never mount in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes, or
restricted ventilation may affect the product.
• If hanging this product, make sure that the mounting location can support the product’s
weight. See the T echnic al Specif icat io ns for the weight-bearing requirements of this
product.
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable. For
mounting clamps. The br acket has 13-
Mounting Clamp
Bracket
Mounting Diagram
Safety Cable
Hand Shank
Secure the safety
cable using the
passageway on the
top of the product
Alternative Yoke
Attachment
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Setup
Manual Beam Focus
The Ovation E-910FC has a manual focus, which is adjusted as follows.
4. Tighten the knobs by turning them clockwise, which lock the lens tube’s position.
To avoid changing menu settings while focusing the Ovation E-910FC, press and
hold the <ENTER> button for 3 seconds. This will put the product in “Focus Mode”
by increasing the intensity to 100%. To exit out of focus mode, press <MENU>.
Rotating the Barrel
The Ovation E-910FC allows manual rotation of the barrel assembly, as follows.
the barrel to the desired position, up to 25° in either direction from the centered
4. Tighten the knobs by turning them clockwise, which lock the barrel’s position.
Make sure the barrel assembly is oriented with the pattern holder and Accessory
slots at the top of the product.
Accessory Slot
The Ovation E-910FC has an accessory slot, which holds a drop-in iris, a motorized
5. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the cover.
• When not using the accessory slot, replace and secure the slot cover to prevent
When obtaining any optional accessories, be sure the items are compatible with
the Ovation E-910FC.
Thumbscrews
Accessory
Slot Cover
Sample
Drop-in Iris
Control
1. Locate the beam focus knobs at the top and bottom of the barrel assembly.
2. Loosen the knobs by turning them counter-clockwise.
3. Slide the lens tube forward or backward until you achieve the desired focus or beam
edge.
Assembly
1. Locate the barrel rotation knobs at the top and bottom of the light engine.
2. Loosen the knobs by turning them counter-clockwise.
• Note: Do not remove the knobs.
3. Rotate
position.
pattern device, or various other optional accessories (sold separately).
1. Loosen the thumbscrews on the slot cover.
• Note: Do not remove the thumbscrews.
2. Slide to cover forward.
3. Insert an accessory.
• Note: Make sure to insert the accessory correctly. For example, make sure the
iris handle extends upward from the slot.
4. Slide the cover back. Make sure any handles or adjustment tools that stick out the top
are able to function correctly.
light leakage during operation.
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•
Iris Handle
Control Panel
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected
value in to the current function
Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric
value when in a function
Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric
value when in a function
Control Options
Set the Ovation E-910FC starting address in the 001–512 DMX range. T his enables control of
up to 34 products in the 15-channel 15Ch personality.
Programming
Refer to the Menu Map to under stand the menu options . The menu map shows the m ain level
Press <MENU> repeatedly to exit to the previous main level.
DMX
Address
Selects DMX address (highest channel
restricted to personality chosen)
3-channel: dimmer, virtual c olor whee l,
color temperature
5Ch
5-channel: RGBAL control
7-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer,
strobe
10-channel: RGBAL control, 16-bit
color temperature
12-channel: RGBAL control, dimmer,
speed, dimmer mode
13-channel: 16-bit RGB AL and dimmer,
strobe
15-channel: 16-bit RGB AL and dimmer,
temperature
R4590-Cal90 Yellow
R11-Light Straw
R312-Canary
R03-Dark BAmber
R18-Flame
Operation
4. Operation
Description
and a variable number of programming levels for each option.
• To go to the desired main level, press <MENU> repeatedly until the option shows on the
• To select an option or value within the current programming level, press <UP> or <DOWN>
•
<ENTER>
<UP>
<DOWN>
display. Press <ENTER> to select. This will take you to the first programming level for that
option.
until the option shows on the display. Press <ENTER> to select. In this case, if there is
another programming level, you will either see that first option, or you will see the selected
value.
Menu Map
Main Level Programming Levels Description
<001–512>
3Ch
7Ch
10Ch
DMX
Channel
12Ch
13Ch
15Ch
dimmer, strobe, virtual color wheel,
strobe, virtual color wheel, color
temperature, auto programs, auto
strobe, virtual color wheel, color
Virtual
Color
Wheel
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Virtual
Color
Wheel
Dimmer <000–255>
Virtual Color Wheel simulates the
output of each gel color from Rosco.
Refer to the Virtual Color Wheel Chart
section for specific values.
Operation
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
R20-Medium Amber
R21-Golden Amber
R26-Light Red
R27-Medium Red
R33-NoColor Pink
R337-True Pink
R38-Light Rose
R41-Salmon
R42-Deep Salmon
R44-Middle Rose
R349-Fisher Fuchsia
R54-Special Lavender
R64-Light Steel Blue
R364-Blue Bell
R65-Daylight Blue
R80-Primary Blue
R81-Urban Blue
R82-Surprise Blue
R382-Congo Blue
R83-Medium Blue
R383-Sapphire Blue
R90-Dk Yellow Green
R91-Primary Green
R92-Turquoise
R93-Blue Green
R393-Emerald Green
2800K
3200K
3500K
4000K
4500K
5000K
5600K
6000K
6500K
Red
Green
Blue
Amber
Lime
Virtual
Color
Wheel
(cont.)
Virtual
Color
Wheel
(cont.)
Color
Temperature
Dimmer <000–255>
Dimmer <000–255>
Virtual Color Wheel simulates the
output of each gel color from Rosco.
Refer to the Virtual Color Wheel Chart
section for specific values.
Preset white color temperatures.
Emulates a tungsten lamp at the
specified color temperature. Refer to
the Preset Color Temperature Chart
section for specific values.
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Manual Color Mixer
<0–255>
Combine red, green, blue, amber, and
lime to make a custom color (0–100%)
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Master
DMX mode (Master)
Slave
Slave mode
Off
No dimmer
Dimming curves Dimmer 1 (fast) to
Dimmer 3 (slow)
Off
Uses factory default white setting
Red
Sets red LED maximum value
Green
Sets green LED maximum value
Blue
Sets blue LED maximum value
600Hz
1200Hz
2000Hz
4000Hz
25KHz
Auto
Sets the fan to auto mode
On
Sets the fan to always on
On
Display backlight alwa ys on
Turns off display backlight after 10 sec of
inactivity
Turns off display backlight after 20 sec of
inactivity
Turns off display backlight after 30 sec of
inactivity
Fixture Hours
<_ _ _ _H>
Shows total product hours
Version
<V_._>
Shows installed software vers ion
UID:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Shows product UID
Operation
Auto Show
Master/Slave
Dimmer Mode
White Balance
LED Frequency
Fan Mode
Manual
Dimmer 1–3
<1–100>
<125–255>
Selects automatic programs and auto
program speed
Selects the PWM output frequency
Back Light
Information
10S
20S
30S
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Configuration
(Standalone)
Use standalone configuration to operate the product without a DMX controller.
Auto Programs
Auto programs allow for dynamic RGBAL color mixing without a DMX controller.
3. Select the desired auto program speed (1–100)
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode allows a group of Ovation E-910FCs (the slaves) to simultaneously
b. Select Master.
• The master is the one that runs a program whether in Auto, Virtual Color Wheel,
• The master should be the first product in the daisy chain.
Virtual Color
The Ovation E-910FC of f ers over thirty pre-mixed c olors bas ed on Ros co g el c o lo rs . T o selec t a
See the Color Chart section for details on specific values.
Color
The Color Temperature mode offer preset white color temperatures that emulate a tungsten
See the Color Chart section for details on specific values.
Manual Color
The Manual Color Mixer mode allows for permanent RGBAL color mixing without a DMX
5. Repeat for the other colors.
Focus Mode
Focus mode allows for focusing of the Ov ati on E-910FC without changing any menu settings.
Operation
1. Go to the Auto Show main level.
2. Select the desired auto (Auto 1–5)
You cannot edit any of the auto programs (Auto 1–5).
duplicate the output of another Ovation E-910FC (the master) without a DMX controller.
1. Set each of the slaves:
a. Go to the Master/Slave main level.
b. Select Slave.
2. Set the master:
a. Go to the Master/Slave main level.
Color Temperature, or Manual Color Mixer modes.
• Do not connect a DMX controller to the products configured for Master/Slave
operation. The DMX controller may interfere with signals from the master.
Wheel
Temperature
Mixer
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Rosco gel color, do the following.
1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Virtual Color Wheel.
3. Select the desired Rosco color (R4590, R11, R312, R03, R18, R20, R21, R26, R27, R33,
R337, R38, R41, R42, R44, R349, R54, R64, R364, R65, R80, R81, R82, R382, R83,
R383, R90, R91, R92, R93, or R393).
4. Press <ENTER> twice.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the Dimmer value, from 000–255.
6. Press <ENTER>.
lamp at the specified color temperature.
1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Color Temperature.
3. Select the desired color temperature (2800K, 3200K, 3500K, 4000K, 4500K, 5000K,
5600K, 6000K, or 6500K).
4. Press <ENTER> twice.
5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the Dimmer value, from 000–255.
6. Press <ENTER>.
controller.
1. Go to the Virtual Color Wheel main level.
2. Select Manual Color Mixer.
3. Select the desired color (Red, Green, Blue, Amber, or Lime).
4. Select the color value (000–255).
1. Press and hold <ENTER> for 3 seconds. The intensity will increase to 100%.
2. Press <MENU> to exit to previous settings.
Dimmer Profiles
This setting determ ines how fast the output of the Ovation E-910FC c hanges when you modify
and dimmer faders. This setting provides four
2. Select a dimmer curve (Off, Dimmer 1, Dimmer 2, or Dimmer 3).
Off:
The output is proportional (linear) to the dimmer and RGBAL channel values.
Dimmer 1–3:
The output follows the dimmer and RGBAL channel values based on the
slowest.
For optimum control of the 16-bit dimming channels in the 10Ch, 13Ch, and 15Ch
personalities, be sure that the dimming c u rves in Dimmer Mode are set to Off.
White Calibration
This setting selects the white color shown by the Ovation E-910FC when the the DMX
5. Repeat for the other colors.
LED Frequency
This option changes the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) frequency of the LEDs on the
7. Choose an output frequency. (600Hz, 1200Hz, 2000Hz, 4000Hz, or 25KHz)
Fan Mode
This option toggles th e fan speed from being always on and aut o contr ol base d o n the prod ucts
2. Select a fan mode (Auto, or On).
Back Light
This setting allows you to set t he amount of time the backlight on the O vati on E -9 1 0F C’s d is p lay
2. Select On (remains on), 10S (10 seconds), 20S (20 seconds), or 30S (seconds).
Run Time
This option show how many total hours the product has been on.
2. Select Fixture Hours and the amount of hours will show on the screen.
Software
This option shows what version of software the Ovation E-9 10FC is running.
2. Select Version and the version number will show on the screen.
RDM
This option shows th e product’s UID #. T he UID # is used wh en using the RD M functiona lity of
2. Select UID: and the number will show on the screen.
Operation
the values of the re d, green, blue, amber, lime,
different options to simulate the dimming curve of an incandescent lighting product.
1. Go to the Dimmer Mode main level.
controller’s red, green, and blue faders are set to 255.
1. Go to the White Balance main level.
2. Go to Manual to set the color values or Off to set the faders to linear.
3. Select a color (Red, Green, or Blue).
4. Select a color value (125–255).
Ovation E-910FC.
6. Go to the LED Frequency main level.
temperature.
1. Go to the Fan Mode main level.
stays on after the last button is pressed on the control panel.
1. Go to the BackLite main level.
corresponding dimmer curve, Dimmer 1 being the fastest and Dimmer 3 the
1. Go to the Information main level.
Information
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1. Go to the Information main level.
this product.
1. Go to the Information main level.
Operation
Configuration
(DMX)
Use DMX configurations to operate the product with a DMX controller.
DMX
This setting allows you to choose a particular DMX personality.
2. Select the desired personality (3Ch, 5Ch, 7Ch, 10Ch, 12Ch, 13Ch, or 15Ch).
• See the DMX Values section for the highest starting address you can select for each
the new personality setting.
DMX Control
In this mode, each product will respond to a unique starting address from the DMX controller. All
b. Select the starting addres s ( 001–512).
The highest recommended starting address for each DMX mode is as follows:
3Ch
510
5Ch
508
7Ch
506
10Ch
503
12Ch
501
13Ch
500
15Ch
498
Personalities
1. Go to the DMX Channel main level.
personality.
• Make sure that the starting addresses on the various products do not overlap due to
products with the same starting address will respond in unison.
1. Select a DMX personality as shown in DMX Personalities.
2. Set the running mode:
a. Go to the Master/Slave main level.
b. Select the Master programming level.
3. Set the starting address:
a. Go to DMX Address main level.
DMX
Personality
DMX
Address
DMX
Personality
DMX
Address
DMX
Personality
DMX
Address
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15Ch
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
2
Dimmer Fine
000ó255
0–100%
3
Red
000ó255
0–100%
4
Red Fine
000ó255
0–100%
5
Green
000ó255
0–100%
6
Green Fine
000ó255
0–100%
7
Blue
000ó255
0–100%
8
Blue Fine
000ó255
0–100%
9
Amber
000ó255
0–100%
10
Amber Fine
000ó255
0–100%
11
Lime
000ó255
0–100%
12
Lime Fine
000ó255
0–100%
000ó010
011ó255
No function
Strobe, slow to fast
000ó005
251ó255
No function
No function
Operation
DMX Values
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
13 Strobe
14 Virtual Color Wheel
006ó013
014ó021
022ó028
029ó035
036ó043
044ó051
052ó059
060ó067
068ó075
076ó083
084ó091
092ó099
100ó107
108ó115
116ó121
122ó130
131ó138
139ó146
147ó154
155ó162
163ó170
171ó178
179ó186
187ó194
195ó202
203ó210
211ó218
219ó226
227ó234
235ó242
243ó250
R4590 - CalColor 90 Yellow
R11 - Light Straw
R312 - Canary
R03 - Dark Bastard Amber
R18 - Flame
R20 - Medium Amber
R21 - Golden Amber
R26 - Light Red
R27 - Medium Red
R33 - No Color Pink
R337 - True Pink
R38 - Light Rose
R41 - Salmon
R42 - Deep Salmon
R44 - Middle Rose
R349 - Fisher Fuchsia
R54 - Special Lavender
R64 - Light Steel Blue
R364 - Blue Bell
R65 - Daylight Blue
R80 - Primar y Blue
R81 - Urban Blue
R82 - Surprise Blue
R382 - Congo Blue
R83 - Medium Blue
R383 - Sapphire Blue
R90 - Dark Yellow Green
R91 - Primary Green
R92 - Turquoise
R93 - Blue Green
R393 - Emerald Green
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15Ch
(Cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
000ó005
226ó255
No function
No function
13Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
2
Dimmer Fine
000ó255
0–100%
3
Red
000ó255
0–100%
4
Red Fine
000ó255
0–100%
5
Green
000ó255
0–100%
6
Green Fine
000ó255
0–100%
7
Blue
000ó255
0–100%
8
Blue Fine
000ó255
0–100%
9
Amber
000ó255
0–100%
10
Amber Fine
000ó255
0–100%
11
Lime
000ó255
0–100%
12
Lime Fine
000ó255
0–100%
000ó010
011ó255
No function
Strobe, slow to fast
12Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
2
Red
000ó255
0–100%
3
Green
000ó255
0–100%
4
Blue
000ó255
0-100%
5
Amber
000ó255
0–100%
6
Lime
000ó255
0-100%
000ó010
011ó255
No function
Strobe, slow to fast
15 Color Temperature
006ó025
026ó050
051ó075
076ó100
101ó125
126ó150
151ó175
176ó200
201ó225
Operation
2800K
3200K
3500K
4000K
4500K
5000K
5600K
6000K
6500K
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13 Strobe
7 Strobe
12Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
000ó005
251ó255
No function
No function
000ó005
226ó255
No function
No function
Operation
(Cont.)
8 Virtual Color Wheel
006ó013
014ó021
022ó028
029ó035
036ó043
044ó051
052ó059
060ó067
068ó075
076ó083
084ó091
092ó099
100ó107
108ó115
116ó121
122ó130
131ó138
139ó146
147ó154
155ó162
163ó170
171ó178
179ó186
187ó194
195ó202
203ó210
211ó218
219ó226
227ó234
235ó242
243ó250
R4590 - CalColor 90 Yellow
R11 - Light Straw
R312 - Canary
R03 - Dark Bastard Amber
R18 - Flame
R20 - Medium Amber
R21 - Golden Amber
R26 - Light Red
R27 - Medium Red
R33 - No Color Pink
R337 - True Pink
R38 - Light Rose
R41 - Salmon
R42 - Deep Salmon
R44 - Middle Rose
R349 - Fisher Fuchsia
R54 - Special Lavender
R64 - Light Steel Blue
R364 - Blue Bell
R65 - Daylight Blue
R80 - Primar y Blue
R81 - Urban Blue
R82 - Surprise Blue
R382 - Congo Blue
R83 - Medium Blue
R383 - Sapphire Blue
R90 - Dark Yellow Green
R91 - Primary Green
R92 - Turquoise
R93 - Blue Green
R393 - Emerald Green
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9 Color Temperature
006ó025
026ó050
051ó075
076ó100
101ó125
126ó150
151ó175
176ó200
201ó225
2800K
3200K
3500K
4000K
4500K
5000K
5600K
6000K
6500K
12Ch
(Cont.)
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
000ó010
211ó255
No function
Auto 5
11
Auto Speed
000ó255
Slow to fast
000ó051
204ó255
Preset dimmer speed from display menu
Dimmer speed mode 3 (slowest)
10Ch
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
2
Dimmer Fine
000ó255
0–100%
3
Red
000ó255
0–100%
4
Green
000ó255
0–100%
5
Blue
000ó255
0-100%
6
Amber
000ó255
0–100%
7
Lime
000ó255
0-100%
000ó010
011ó255
No function
Strobe, slow to fast
10 Auto Programs
011ó060
061ó110
111ó160
161ó210
Operation
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
12 Dimmer Speed
Channel Function Value Percent/Setting
8 Strobe
052ó101
102ó152
153ó203
Dimmer speed mode off
Dimmer speed mode 1 (fastest)
Dimmer speed mode 2
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10Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
000ó005
251ó255
No function
No function
000ó005
226ó255
No function
No function
Operation
(Cont.)
9 Virtual Color Wheel
006ó013
014ó021
022ó028
029ó035
036ó043
044ó051
052ó059
060ó067
068ó075
076ó083
084ó091
092ó099
100ó107
108ó115
116ó121
122ó130
131ó138
139ó146
147ó154
155ó162
163ó170
171ó178
179ó186
187ó194
195ó202
203ó210
211ó218
219ó226
227ó234
235ó242
243ó250
R4590 - CalColor 90 Yellow
R11 - Light Straw
R312 - Canary
R03 - Dark Bastard Amber
R18 - Flame
R20 - Medium Amber
R21 - Golden Amber
R26 - Light Red
R27 - Medium Red
R33 - No Color Pink
R337 - True Pink
R38 - Light Rose
R41 - Salmon
R42 - Deep Salmon
R44 - Middle Rose
R349 - Fisher Fuchsia
R54 - Special Lavender
R64 - Light Steel Blue
R364 - Blue Bell
R65 - Daylight Blue
R80 - Primar y Blue
R81 - Urban Blue
R82 - Surprise Blue
R382 - Congo Blue
R83 - Medium Blue
R383 - Sapphire Blue
R90 - Dark Yellow Green
R91 - Primary Green
R92 - Turquoise
R93 - Blue Green
R393 - Emerald Green
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10 Color Temperature
006ó025
026ó050
051ó075
076ó100
101ó125
126ó150
151ó175
176ó200
201ó225
2800K
3200K
3500K
4000K
4500K
5000K
5600K
6000K
6500K
7Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0–100%
2
Red
000ó255
0–100%
3
Green
000ó255
0–100%
4
Blue
000ó255
0–100%
5
Amber
000ó255
0–100%
6
Lime
000ó255
0–100%
7 Strobe
000ó010
011ó255
No function
Strobe, slow to fast
5Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Red
000ó255
0–100%
2
Green
000ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000ó255
0–100%
4
Amber
000ó255
0–100%
5
Lime
000ó255
0-100%
Operation
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3Ch
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000ó255
0-100%
000ó005
251ó255
No function
No function
000ó005
226ó255
No function
No function
Operation
2 Virtual Color Wheel
006ó013
014ó021
022ó028
029ó035
036ó043
044ó051
052ó059
060ó067
068ó075
076ó083
084ó091
092ó099
100ó107
108ó115
116ó121
122ó130
131ó138
139ó146
147ó154
155ó162
163ó170
171ó178
179ó186
187ó194
195ó202
203ó210
211ó218
219ó226
227ó234
235ó242
243ó250
R4590 - CalColor 90 Yellow
R11 - Light Straw
R312 - Canary
R03 - Dark Bastard Amber
R18 - Flame
R20 - Medium Amber
R21 - Golden Amber
R26 - Light Red
R27 - Medium Red
R33 - No Color Pink
R337 - True Pink
R38 - Light Rose
R41 - Salmon
R42 - Deep Salmon
R44 - Middle Rose
R349 - Fisher Fuchsia
R54 - Special Lavender
R64 - Light Steel Blue
R364 - Blue Bell
R65 - Daylight Blue
R80 - Primar y Blue
R81 - Urban Blue
R82 - Surprise Blue
R382 - Congo Blue
R83 - Medium Blue
R383 - Sapphire Blue
R90 - Dark Yellow Green
R91 - Primary Green
R92 - Turquoise
R93 - Blue Green
R393 - Emerald Green
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3 Color Temperature
006ó025
026ó050
051ó075
076ó100
101ó125
126ó150
151ó175
176ó200
201ó225
2800K
3200K
3500K
4000K
4500K
5000K
5600K
6000K
6500K
5. Technical Information
Product
To maintain optim um performance and minimize wear, c lean t h is pr o duct f reque nt ly. Us a ge an d
up reduces light output performance and
can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical
7. Gently polish the lens surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Cleaning the Light
The lens inside the light engine may need periodic cleaning. To gain acc ess to this lens,
2. Clean the lens as described in Product Maintenance.
• Take great care not to damage or scratch the lens assembly, which will now be
• Always close the framing shutters when transporting or storing the product.
To remove the lens tube (sold separately), unscrew the beam focus knobs. Follow
any maintenance and cleaning instruction s supplied with the lens tube.
Barrel
Knobs
Light
Engine
Framing Shutter
(x 4)
Technical Information
Maintenance
environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency.
Clean this product at least twice a month. Dus t build-
wear.
To clean your product:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the
external vents.
4. Clean all external surfaces with a mild solution of non-ammonia glass cleaner or isopropyl
alcohol.
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the lens surface.
Always dry the external surfaces thoroughly and carefully after cleaning them.
Do not spin the cooling fans while blowing compressed air into them.
Beam Focus
Knobs
Rotation
Barrel
Engine Lens
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do the following.
1. Separate the light engine from the barrel assembly by unscrewing the barrel rotation
knobs.
exposed inside the light engine housing.
Assembly
Lens Tube
(sold separately)
Dimensions and
19.49 in (495 mm)
11.22 in (285 mm)
19.17 in (487 mm)
15.40 lb (7.1 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Switching (internal)
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Consumption
240 W
234 W
Current
2.006 A
1.074 A
Power linking current
(products)
Fuse/Breaker
T 3.15 A, 250 V
T 3.15 A, 250 V
Power I/O
U.S./Canada
Worldwide
Power input connector
Neutrik powerCON A
Neutrik powerCON A
Power output connector
Neutrik powerCON B
Neutrik powerCON B
Power cord plug
Edison (U.S.)
Local plug
Light Source
LED
3 W
50,000 hours
Red
18
1.4 A
Green
18
1.4 A
Blue
19
1.4 A
Amber
18
1.4 A
Lime Green
18
1.4 A
Photometrics
3,017
lx
1,894
lx
1,137
lx
3,784
lx
1,223
lx
1,657
lx
Lumens
3,236
4,316
3,918
3,813
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Beam angle
19°
24°
28°
41°
13°
24°
23°
36°
Field angle
19°
26°
34°
51°
15°
29°
26°
50°
Thermal
Max. External Temperature
Cooling System
Fan-Assisted
Convection
DMX
3- and 5-pin XLR
Sockets
3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13 or 15
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Number
Ovation E-910FC
03121116
781462214647
Technical Specifications
6. Technical Specifications
Length Width Height Weight
Weight
Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection
Parameter 120 VAC, 60 Hz 230 VAC, 50 Hz
13.6 A (6 products) 13.6 A (12 products)
Type Power Lifespan
Color Quantity Current
Parameter
Illuminance @ 5 m
113 °F (45 °C)
I/O Connectors Connector Type Channel Range
19°
Lens
26°
Lens
36°
Lens
50°
Lens
513 lx
15°–30°
Lens
25°–50°
Lens
647 lx
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Technical Specifications
Returns
Send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories .
and request a Return Merc handise Authorization (RMA) num ber before shipping
del number, serial number , and a brief desc ription of
will refuse any product returned
without an RMA number.
DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly affixed
label.
Once you have rec ei ved the RMA num ber, include the follow in g inf ormation on a piece of pa per
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
recommended.
Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned
product(s).
Chauvet will not issue call tags.
Call Chauvet
the product. Be prepared to provide t he m o
the cause(s) for the return.
Clearly label the package with an RMA number. Chauvet
inside the box:
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• The RMA number
• A brief description of the problem(s)
packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing is
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Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact the dealer of record.
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