Chauvet Camera Accessories User Manual

Vue™ 4.1

Snapshot

OK on Dimmer

Outdoor OK

Sound Activated

DMX512

Master/Slave

Autoswitching

Transformer

Replaceable Fuse

User Serviceable

Duty Cycle

USER MANUAL

3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U. S.A.

[phone] – [phone]

FAX [phone]

www.chauvetlighting.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 3

What is included .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 3

AC Power ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

Contact Us ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

DMX Channel Summary ................................................................................................................................. 5

Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 6

3. Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Fixture Linking ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Data Cabling ................................................................................................................................................... 7

DMX Data Cable ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Cable Connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 8

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ..................................................................................................................... 8

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link .................................................................................................................. 8

Master/Slave Fixture Linking ........................................................................................................................... 9

Mounting ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Rigging ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

Slide-Rails Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 9

4. Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 10

Menu Functions ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Stand-Alone Mode (Sound-Active, Auto Mode): ........................................................................................... 11

Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): ....................................................................................... 11

DMX Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 11

DMX Channel Values .................................................................................................................................... 12

Setting the starting address .......................................................................................................................... 14

DMX Quick Reference Chart ......................................................................................................................... 14

Blow-out Diagram ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Vue 4.1 Maintenance Guide.......................................................................................................................... 21

Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................... 22

5. Appendix .................................................................................................................................................. 22

DMX Primer .................................................................................................................................................. 22

General Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 23

Returns Procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Claims ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 24

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is included

¾ 1 x Vue™ 4.1
¾ Power Cord
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 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. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.

AC Power

This fixture has an auto-switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input
voltages. The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage
you are applying is within the range of accepted voltages. This fixture will accommodate between
100V and 240V AC 50-60 Hz. All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot
be run off a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is
used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

Contact Us

World Wide

General Information CHAUVET

3000 North 29
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: [phone]
toll free: 800.762.1084

Technical Support CHAUVET

3000 North 29
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: [phone] (Attention: Service)

World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com

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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 the fixture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only! (If applicable)

• To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no

flammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20in (50cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.

• Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.

• Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain. Never carry the fixture solely by its head. Use
its carrying handles.

• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104°F (40°C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher
than this.

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.

• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

• Do not daisy chain power to more than 25 units on 120V operation. (If applicable)

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or

attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.

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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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Operating mode
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Cluster 3
Cluster 4
Cluster 5
Cluster 6
Strobe
Motor Rotation speed

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Product Overview

Tilt
Adjustment
Knob

Slide Rail

Digital
Display

Microphone

DMX Input
Connector

DMX
Output
Connector

Hanging
Bracket

Front Lens

Sound
Sensitivity
Knob

Power
Output
Connector

AC Power Input
& Fuse

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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
holder out of its housing. Remove the damaged
fuse from its holder and replace with exact
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 shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number
of fixtures the data link can support.

Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-485

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures

Data Cabling

To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET-certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.

The fuse is located
inside this
compartment.
Remove using a flat
head screwdriver.

standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32
fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.

DMX DATA CABLE

Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will
have the following characteristics:

2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms

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CABLE CONNECTORS CABLE CONNECTORS

Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.

DMX connector configuration

INPUT

3
2

CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common

CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common

can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to

can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

1

DMX

+

-

3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART 3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART

Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.

Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.

CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.

CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:

The chart below details a proper cable conversion:

PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART

3
Conductor Conductor 3 Pin Female (output) 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input) 5 Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2

Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do not use
Do not use Do not use

1

3

2

Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.

1

OUTPUT

3

Termination reduces signal errors. To

2

avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
terminator.

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

Universal DMX Controller

1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of

the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin
connector of the controller.

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from

the controller which will have a (female) 3
pin connector to the input connector of the
next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin
connector.

This drawing provides a
general illustration of the
DMX Input/Output panel of
a lighting fixture.

3. Then, proceed to connect from the output

as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.

CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables

Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft

Continue the link

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