Chauvet Vue 6.1 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

5200 NW 108th Avenue , Sunr ise, FL 33351 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 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 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

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

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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

Mode

Pod 1

Pod 2

Pod 3

Strob e Speed

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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Power

Output

Bracket Knob

Hanging Microphone

Digital

Sound Knob

DMX DMX Input

AC Power Input

Connector

Product Overview

Bracket

Display

& Fuse

Adjustment

Sensitivity

Connector

Output Connector

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Hanging Clamp

Note! Clamp is sold separately.

The fuse is located

head screwdriver.

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 housin g. Remove the dam aged fuse from its h ol d er and replace wit h exac t same type fuse. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.

Data Linking

You will n eed a serial data link to run li g ht s h ows of on e or m ore fixtures usi ng a DM X-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 fix ture s the data link can support.

This fixture uses 9 channels of DMX control.

inside this compartment. Remove us i ng a flat-

Important: Fixtures on a serial data link m ust be dais y chained in one s ingle line. T o comply w ith the EIA-485

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1,640 f t.) Maximum recomm en ded number of fi xtures on a seri al d ata l in k: 32 fixtures

DMX Linking

1. Connect the (ma le) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector

2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixtur e which will have a (female) 3-pin

Mounting

Orientation

This fi xtur e m ay b e m ount ed i n an y safe posi ti on provided th er e is ad equate room f or ven til ation.

Rigging

It is important never to obs truct the fan or ven ts pat hway. Mount th e fixture us ing, a suitabl e “C” or “O” type clamp. Adjust the angle of the fixture by loosening both knobs and tilti ng the fixture. After find ing the desired position, retighten both knobs.

standard no more than 32 devic es s hould be c onnec t ed on one data link. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial dat a link wit hout the us e of a DMX optic ally-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital D M X s ignal.

of the first fixture.

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.

When selecting installation location, take into consideration lamp replac em ent access and rout ine maintenance.

Safety cables should always be used. Never mount in places where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high

humidit y, extreme temp er at ur e ch anges or restric ted venti l ation.

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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:035

Selects the current program in standalone

Indicates the fixture is operating in sound activat i on m od e

Indicates the fixture is operating in auto activat i on m od e

Menu Functions

MAIN FUNCTION SELECTION INSTRUCTION

SUND AUTO

Navigating the Menu

1. Press Mode to scroll through the menu options.

2. Press Enter to select a function to modify.

3. Use the Up and D own buttons to m odify the select ed m enu functi on.

Standalone Mode (S ou n d-Active, Auto Mode):

This mod e all ows a single unit to run to the beat of the mus ic , or the unit will auto change in A ut o Mode. There is an LED indicator on the rear of the fixture which will i ndicate this m od e.

1. Use

2. Use

3. Use

SET.A to choose the desired program. SET.S to set the speed of the current program 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 mode. To change it into auto mode when there is sound present, then simply turn the sound adjustment knob fully counter-clockwise.

Note: In the absence of DMX signal, the fixture will automatically revert to standalone

mode. Plugging in a DMX c able that is connected to a DMX controller will automatically disable standalone mode and put the fixture into DMX mode.

Note: In sound-active mode, the display will read

• The unit wi ll reac t to the low frequ encies of music vi a th e internal m ic rophone in Sound Active m od e, or th e unit will auto change in Auto Mode.

• Use the audio sensitivi ty knob on the b ack of th e unit t o mak e the unit more or less sensitive in Sound-Active mode. Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the sensitivity; turning the knob clockwise increases the sensitivity.

SUND.

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

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This mod e will allow you to link up to 32 units together wi th out a controller. The first fixture in the daisy chain will autom atically be ass ig ned as the master, and each fi xtu re followi ng will be assign ed as slave fixtures.

Note: for this mode, you must not connect a DMX controller to the fixtures.

Note: In sound-active mode, the display will read

1) Use standard DMX cables to da isy chain your units together via the DMX connector on the rear of the units. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture. For more inform at i on ab ou t term inators, s ee p ag e 14.

SUND.

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DMX Mode

CHANNEL

VALUE

FUNCTION

250  255

Control/Operating Mode

Stand-alone (sound active)

170  255

Pod 1/2/3

Auto 27

006  255

Strobing S peed (Dimmer Mode)

Slow → Fast

006  255

Motor Speed

Slow → Fast

This mod e all ows the unit to be c ontrolled by an y uni v ersal DMX cont roller. If you ar e unfamiliar wit h DMX, please read the DMX Primer section in th e ap pendix. The fixture will automatically switch to DMX mode when it sees the signal from a DMX controller.

Note: In the absence of DMX signal, the fixture will automatically revert to standalone mode. Plugging in a DMX cable that is connected to a DMX controller will automatically disable standalone mode and put the fixture into DMX mode.

1. Plug in your DMX controller to the fixture to put in into DMX mode.

2. Set your addr ess by

3. Press Enter.

4. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the desired DMX starting address.

5. Press Enter.

DMX Channel Values

SET.d.

2-4

000  024 025  049 050  074 075  099 100  124 125  149 150  174 175  199 200  224 225  249

000  004 005  009 010  014 015  019 020  024 025  029 030  034 035  039 040  044 045  049 050  054 055  059 060  064 065  069 070  074 075  079 080  084 085  089 090  094 095  099 100  104 105  109 110  114 115  119 120  124 125  129 130  134 135  139 140  144 145  149 150  154 155  159 160  164 165  169

Dimmer mode Stand-alone mode 1 (automatic) Stand-alone mode 2 (automatic) Stand-alone mode 3 (automatic) Stand-alone mode 4 (automatic) Stand-alone m ode 5 (automatic) Stand-alone mode 6 (automatic) Stand-alone mode 7 (automatic) Stand-alone mode 8 (automatic) Stand-alone mode 9 (automatic)

Blackout Red Yellow Green Blue Purple Cyan White Auto 1 Auto 2 Auto 3 Auto 4 Auto 5 Auto 6 Auto 7 Auto 8 Auto 9 Auto 10 Auto 11 Auto 12 Auto 13 Auto 14 Auto 15 Auto 16 Auto 17 Auto 18 Auto 19 Auto 20 Auto 21 Auto 22 Auto 23 Auto 24 Auto 25 Auto 26

000  005

Blackout

Stop

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Setting the Starting Address

DMX Address Quick Reference Chart

Dip Switch Position

DMX DIP 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

#5 0 0 0 0 0

128

160

192

224

256

288

320

352

384

416

448

480

1 0 0 0 0 1

129

161

193

225

257

289

321

353

385

417

449

481

0 1 0 0 0 2

130

162

194

226

258

290

322

354

386

418

450

482 1 1 0 0 0 3 35

131

163

195

227

259

291

323

355

387

419

451

483 0 0 1 0 0 4 36

100

132

164

196

228

260

292

324

356

388

420

452

484

1 0 1 0 0 5

101

133

165

197

229

261

293

325

357

389

421

453

485

0 1 1 0 0 6

102

134

166

198

230

262

294

326

358

390

422

454

486 1 1 1 0 0 7 39

103

135

167

199

231

263

295

327

359

391

423

455

487

0 0 0 1 0 8

104

136

168

200

232

264

296

328

360

392

424

456

488

1 0 0 1 0 9

105

137

169

201

233

265

297

329

361

393

425

457

489 0 1 0 1 0

106

138

170

202

234

266

298

330

362

394

426

458

490 1 1 0 1 0

107

139

171

203

235

267

299

331

363

395

427

459

491 0 0 1 1 0

108

140

172

204

236

268

300

332

364

396

428

460

492

1 0 1 1 0 13

109

141

173

205

237

269

301

333

365

397

429

461

493

0 1 1 1 0 14

110

142

174

206

238

270

302

334

366

398

430

462

494

1 1 1 1 0 15

111

143

175

207

239

271

303

335

367

399

431

463

495

0 0 0 0 1 16

112

144

176

208

240

272

304

336

368

400

432

464

496

1 0 0 0 1 17

113

145

177

209

241

273

305

337

369

401

433

465

497

0 1 0 0 1 18

114

146

178

210

242

274

306

338

370

402

434

466

498 1 1 0 0 1

115

147

179

211

243

275

307

339

371

403

435

467

499 0 0 1 0 1

116

148

180

212

244

276

308

340

372

404

436

468

500 1 0 1 0 1

117

149

181

213

245

277

309

341

373

405

437

469

501 0 1 1 0

1 22

118

150

182

214

246

278

310

342

374

406

438

470

502 1 1 1 0 1 23

119

151

183

215

247

279

311

343

375

407

439

471

503 0 0 0 1 1 24

120

152

184

216

248

280

312

344

376

408

440

472

504 1 0 0 1 1 25

121

153

185

217

249

281

313

345

377

409

441

473

505 0 1 0 1 1 26

122

154

186

218

250

282

314

346

378

410

442

474

506 1 1 0 1 1 27

123

155

187

219

251

283

315

347

379

411

443

475

507 0 0 1 1 1 28

124

156

188

220

252

284

316

348

380

412

444

476

508 1 0 1 1 1 29

125

157

189

221

253

285

317

349

381

413

445

477

509

0 1 1 1 1

126

158

190

222

254

286

318

350

382

414

446

478

510

1 1 1 1 1 31

127

159

191

223

255

287

319

351

383

415

447

479

511

Dip Switch Position DMX Address

This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a start address from 1 to 512. Choose start ad dresses so that the channels us ed do not overl ap, and note the st art ad dr ess selected for future reference. If you are unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from

www.chauvetlighting.com.

DMX Quick Reference Chart

#9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Troubl es h oo ti n g Guide

Symptom

Possible Solution

Clean th e f ixture regu larly to avoid any s uch fai lure. This fixture is convect ion

single LED which has failed will no longer function.

Check total load placed on the electri cal cir cuit Check for a short in the electrical wiring: internal and/or external

Chec k device’s fuse (inter nal) Check for power on Mains

Check Control Panel settings for correct addressing Use o nly DMX cables

Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights

This fixture uses a separate channel to operate the motor rotation. Try rel ated. I f the mo tor sti ll do es not rotate, send the product for service

One or more LEDs are not illuminating

cooled, which means that if the surface is kept clean and free of debris, then proper cooling will be allowed to occur

An L E D may hav e failed, resulting in an open ci rcui t . In this event, all of th e red, green, or blue in a single module will no longer illuminate.

An L E D may hav e failed, resulting in a short ci rcui t . In this event, only the

One or more LEDs are producing very low o utput

Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Product will not Power On

Fixture is not responding to DMX

Loss of signal

Standalo ne oper ation problem Check settings

The motor i s not rotating

If you still have a problem after trying these solutio ns , contact CHAUVET® Technical Support at the location on the next page.

Check that the lens assembly is installed properly. If the lens asse mbly is not aligned properly over the LEDs, then they will not project fully

Replace non-DMX cables with DMX cables Check polarity switch settings on the controller Check cable connections Call serv ice technician

Install terminator

operating the fixture in standalone mode to determine if the problem is DMX

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5. APPENDIX

Maintenance

To maint ain op t i mu m p erformanc e and min i mi z e we ar , products sh ould be cleaned at least t wice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduc ed lam p life and incr eas ed mec h an i cal wear. Be sur e t o power off f i xture before cond uc ting maintenance.

Unplug fixture from power. Us e a vac uu m or air compressor and a sof t brus h t o r em ov e dus t collect ed on ext ernal vents and int er n al c om p onents. Clean all glass wh en th e fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical surfac es un til they are fr ee of h az e and li nt .

The clean in g of internal and ext er n al op t ical lenses and/or mirr ors m u st be carried out periodically to optimi z e ligh t output. Clean i ng frequenc y dep en ds on the environ m ent in w hic h th e fi xtu re operates: damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics. Clean with soft cl oth using n orm al gl ass cl eaning flui d. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean the external optics at leas t e very 20 days. Cl ean the internal opt ics at least every 30/60 days .

Returns

Return ed m erc handise mus t b e s ent pr epaid and in th e original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET® and request RMA # prior t o shippi ng th e fixture. Be pr ep ared 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 inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.

Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of

paper inside the box:

1) Your name

2) Your address

3) Your phone number

4) The RMA #

5) A brief description of the symptoms

Claims

Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be report ed t o the c arr ier upon recei pt of m erc handise, not CHAUVET®. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage, must be made within 7 days of receiving m er c h andise.

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Technical Specifications

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Length ................................................................................................................................. 13 in (330 mm)

Width ................................................................................................................................... 13 in (330 mm)

Height .................................................................................................................................. 13 in (330 mm)

Weight .................................................................................................................................. 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)

Light Source

Light Source .............................................................. 252 (108 red, 72 green, 72 blue) LEDs 10 0,0 0 0hr s

PHOTO OPTIC

Coverage Angle ....................................................................................................................................110°

POWER

Auto-switching power supply ............................................................................... 100V–240V 50/60Hz AC

Fuse ............................................................................................................................................... 2A 250V

Power Consumption ................................................................................................ 40W (0.3A) Operating

Inrush Power ........................................................................................................................... (0.4A) Inrush

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature ............................................................................................104° F (40°C)

CONTROL & PROGRAMMING

Data input ................................................................................................... locking 3-pin XLR male socket

Data out put ............................................................................................. locking 3-pin XLR female socket

Data pin configuration................................................................................. pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)

Protocols ........................................................................................................................... DMX-512 USITT

DMX Cha nnels ........................................................................................................................................... 6

ORDERING INFORMATION

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty.................................................................................................................. 2-year limited warranty

Contact Us

General Information

Chauvet Lighting 5200 NW 108th Avenue, Sunrise, FL 33351 (U.S.A.) voice: (954) 929-1115 fax: (954) 929-5560 toll free: 800-762-1084

Technical Support

Add ress: Service Dept . 5200 NW 108th Avenue, Sunrise, FL 33351 (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

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