Chauvet Vue 6.1 User Manual

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Autoswitching

Transformer

Ok on Dimmer

Outdoor OK

Sound Activated

DMX512

Master/Slave

Replaceable Fuse

User Se rvice able

Duty Cycle

USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

WHAT IS INCLUDED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

AC POWER ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 3

2. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4

FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

DMX CHANNEL SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 5

FUSE REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

DATA LINKING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

DATA LINKING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Orientation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Rigging ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6

4. Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 7

Menu Functions ................................................................................................................................................................. 7

STANDALONE MODE (SOUND-ACTIVE, AUTO MODE): ........................................................................................................................ 7

Master/Slave Mode (Master Sound, Master Auto): .......................................................................................................... 7

DMX Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

DMX CHANNEL VALUES ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

Setting the Starting Address.............................................................................................................................................. 9

DMX Quick Reference Chart ............................................................................................................................................. 9

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

5. Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 11

MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

RETURNS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

CLAIMS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

CONTACT US ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Vue™ 6.1 User Manual 2 Rev. 2

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important

What is Included

 1 x Vue™ 6.1
 Power Cord
 Warr anty Car d
 User Manual

Unpac ki ng Instructi o ns

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 fi xtur e h as an aut o-s w itc hing power su pply that can accommoda te a wide range of in put
voltag es. The only thing n ec essary to do before powerin g on th e uni t is to mak e sur e the line volt ag e
you are applying is within the range of acc epted voltages. This fixture will accommodate between
100V and 240V AC. 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% swit c h.

Safety Instructions

inform at i on ab ou t th e inst allation, usage and mai nt en ance of this pro duc t.

• 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 m ak e sure that you are c onnecting t o the proper volt ag e, and that the line vol tage you are
connect i ng t o is not hi gh er t h an th at st at ed on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.

• This product is intended f or ind oor use only!

• To prevent risk of fire or sh oc k, do n ot exp ose fixtur e to r ain or m ois ture. Make s ur e th er e ar e n o

flamm abl e m at er i als cl os e t o the un it w hi l e op er ating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate vent i l ation, at least 50cm (20in) fr om ad j ac ent
surfac es. Be sure that no ven t i l ati on slots are bloc k ed.

• 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 s er i ous 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 th e nearest auth or iz ed tec hn i cal assistance center. Al w ays u s e the s am e t ype spare parts.

• Don’t connect the device to a dimmer p ac k.

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

• Never disconnect the power cord b y pul li ng or tu gg ing on the cord.

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

• Do not link mor e th an 20 @ 12 0V an d 35@230V.

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,
contact CHAUVET® at: 954-929-1115.

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2. INTRODUCTION

CHANNEL

FUNCTION

1

Mode

2

Pod 1

3

Pod 2

4

Pod 3

5

Strob e Speed

6

Motor Sp eed

Features

• 6-channel DMX-512 rotating LED moonflower

• Blackout/static/strobe

• Individual control of red, green, and blue LEDs within each cl uster

• Built-in autom ated progr am s via master/slave or DMX

• Built-in sound activated programs via master/slav e or DMX

Additional Features

• Linkable wit h Vue™ 1. 1

• Adjustable hanging bracket with slide rail

• Additional power output: max 20 units @ 120V

DMX Channel Summary

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